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Buzzscope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 15, 2005
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[NOTE: This post has been archived here.] In the Scope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up Diamond’s stricter policy on pre-orders causing ripples throughout the industry "The independent comic books are just not selling well right now (look at many peoples’ sales)," [Speakeasy publisher, Adam] Fortier conceded. "Printers are changing their policies, Diamond is changing their policies; it means we have to think outside the box and offer alternatives." Second only to my Charlie Huston interview and tagging Rich Watson for a column as my favorite contribution to Buzzscope to-date, though it may be a tad bit rambly as it all came…

In the Scope: Speakeasy Shakes Things Up

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 15, 2005
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Fledgling independent publisher Speakeasy Comics sent another ripple throughout the industry with their “announcement” of their own internal cutoff policy, raising the bar more than three-and-a-half times Diamond’s 500-copy threshold to 1,750 copies, and, judging from recent sales figures as reported by ICv2, placing the futures of several of their titles in doubt.

COMMENT: One Year Later Changes

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 14, 2005
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DC's full slate of "One Year Later" changes has been announced, and there's a few series that might have a shot at getting back on my pull list.BATMAN #651 New creative team! Written by James Robinson Art by Don Kramer & Keith Champagne Cover by Simone BianchiDETECTIVE COMICS #817 New creative team! Written by James Robinson Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke Cover by Simone BianchiThis might get me back, especially if it's Jason Todd under the cowl!ROBIN #148 New creative team! Written by Adam Beechen Art by Karl Kerschl Cover by Ed McGuinness & Dexter Vines This became…

Pull List Review: December 2005 (Part II)

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 14, 2005
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Here's what I'm currently buying on a regular basis, and, in some cases, why. (Part I of this roundup is here, and here's where things stood back in June.) "+" / "-" / "*" equal the change, if any, in my opinion since then.Johnny Raygun QuarterlyTeen Titans with a Green Lantern Corps sping, as done by guys actually having fun with the concept. They have a big Savage Dragon crossover coming up, which doesn't excite me in the least, but will hopefully raise its profile a bit.Jonah HexI apparently am a closet Western fan. Two issues in, though, and I'm…

You Say, "Promotion"; I Say, "No Vaseline?"

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 13, 2005
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When is a promotion and an 11% raise an insult?When you're still making less than the new hires with less experience and less responsibility.I hate Corporate America!And just because it's not American Express doesn't mean it doesn't suck.Good night, Cleveland.

On The Shelves: 12/14/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 13, 2005
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Support GOOD Comics! Try something new EVERY month!It's the home stretch for 2005! My weekly look at select comic books being released tomorrow, 12/14/05. The full shipping is list available at ComicList.[NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com]AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS)Where the hell is the next 15 Minutes?!?!CLAYPOOL COMICS Elvira #151, $2.50Soon to be direct order only? Considering they're about to get dumped by Diamond, you'd think they'd invest some…

Buzzscope Reviews: 12/7/05

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 12, 2005
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This week, I go the capsule/quickee route on GOTHAM CENTRAL #38, NYC MECH: BETA LOVE #4 and VAISTRON #2 (with a shout-out to NAT TURNER #2), plus others take on MARVEL ZOMBIES #1, OPTIC NERVE #10 and more. Check it out.Also, be sure to check out our GEEK GIFTS 2005 feature, where we spotlight some of "the best holiday treats for you, or the geek you love." It's not just comics.Finally, keep in mind that we're adding comics content almost every day, so be sure to hit the Comics section when you visit, not just the main page, so you…