In this morning’s newspaper, found an ad insert for Ollie’s. Glancing through it, spotted this on the third page. Nothing overly notable about it…except that I can’t remember the last time I saw an ad like this for comics…it’s been probably 15 years or so, though.
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This week’s cover to Blackest Night: The Flash #1 seemed somehow familiar, beyond the usual familiarity from ads. Once I got to thinking, I realized why: it’s an homage piece reflecting Flash: Rebirth #1. I definitely enjoy such covers when done well–as this one certainly is.
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And now the ‘ring quest’ is complete. For many others who have also completed this set…it’s a goal poor Larfleeze–“Agent Orange”–will likely never get to do.
As I’ve said before, I think this is just about the coolest promotion for comics I’ve seen.
Of all the rings, of COURSE the coolest wound up being the Green Lantern ring. Because when you come right down to it–whether that first year or so following Kyle’s book, or that brief period after reading the Amalgam “Iron Lantern” issue when I was all the more interested in GL, to more recent years–it’s the “original” of the Corps.
Another thing that I wonder about is what other similar promotions could be done? Including the year it came out (1991), next year (2010) will be 20 years OF The Infinity Gauntlet; 2011 obviously being the 20th “anniversary.” How cool would it be to have something like this ring promotion for a re-issue of the original mini-series (6 gems, 6 issues…nice, no?).
Or sticking with DC: what about a Legion of Super-Heroes ring? As with all these Lantern Corps rings…just change the color of plastic used and the little symbol on the top piece. Such a ring could be tied to a special Legion issue or annual or issue of Adventure Comics or the like.
And what about a Flash ring? Given Barry’s back, and I believe the Flash-costume-in-a-ring-for-easy-access was his thing…so why not use the red plastic again and put the lightning bolt on the top piece? And tie this, say, to the new Flash #1 by Johns.
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It’s been 17 years since the death of Superman. I was a couple weeks shy of my 12th birthday at the time. The story’s little more than a footnote in the character’s existence now, despite how all-consuming the event was when it was still new and ongoing.
Like weary boxers who have gone the distance, the combatants collide in one last, explosive effort. In the years to come a few witnesses will tell of the power of these final punches…that they could literally FEEL the shockwaves. Others will remember the enormous crater that resulted from the sheer force of the blows. But most will remember this sad day–
–as the day the proudest, most noble man they ever knew–finally fell. FOr those who loved him–one who would call him husband–one who would be his pal–
–or those who would call him son–this is the darkest day they could ever imagine. They raised him to be a hero…to know the value of sacrifice. To know the value of life.
And for those who served with Superman in the protection of all life–comes the shock of failure. The weight of being too late to help. For a city to live, a man had given his all and more.
Lois: Please hang on! The paramedics will be here any second! PLEASE!
Superman: Doomsday…is he…is he…
Lois: You stopped him! You saved us all! Now relax until–
But it’s too late. For this is the day–
–that a Superman died.
~ Excerpt (Dan Jurgens, Superman #75. November 19, 1992)
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Another week, two more rings.
This week’s rings were the blue and violet (or Star Sapphire). They came with Adventure Comics and Outsiders.
Amusingly enough, if you put ’em together, they look more blue and pink, almost as if they are something for kids.
With these rings, we’re left only missing the Green and Red rings…those are due next week, I believe.
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Forgot about this tentative feature last week. I may stick with this being more of an occasonal/whenever-I-feel-like-it piece rather than a definite weekly thing. This week looks to be another rather large week, mostly for the addition of a couple Blackest Night tie-ins in titles I don’t normally buy, as well as two one-shots. Without further ado…
DR HORRIBLE ONE SHOT
This one should be cool, simply because it’s Dr. Horrible. And of course, that it’s got creative talent from the actual Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog…I fully expect it to be accurate and faithful to the show. Offhand, I believe this is a prologue of sorts, which should be all the more interesting and offer a bit of insight into the characters.
ADVENTURE COMICS #4
Well…it’s Blackest Night, and it’ll come with a ring. Almost ashamed to say I don’t much care beyond that. I recall the last issue had something indicating its story would continue after the Blackest Night tie-in, so there’s some story interruption. This is a title I’ve been buying anyway, so like Booster Gold…I was getting it whether it tied in or not.
FLASH REBIRTH #5 (OF 6)
Gotta love how both of this year’s Rebirth/Reborn series started out at 5 issues and were expanded to 6… Still, I’m on-board to see how it turns out, and hoping that the story’ll get better.
OUTSIDERS #24
No idea, honestly, what to expect from this one. Like Doom Patrol, I have absolutely no idea where things stand with the characters and their status quo. But it’s Blackest Night, so…yeah.
SUPERMAN BATMAN #66
Ditto. I think Solomon Grundy’s involved. I suppose I’ll find out on reading. Blackest Night…I can’t remember if this one comes with a ring or not…Blackest Night…
DEADPOOL MERC WITH A MOUTH #5
Deadpool. ‘Nuff said.
TMNT #1 FULL COLOR ONE SHOT
This should be cool. I’ve got the old FIRST graphic novel/TPBs that put color to the early TMNT issues, but this–as a single issue–should be quite interesting coming in color. Also will–I think–be the first issue to come out from Mirage since the TMNT were sold, so kinda fitting, in a way.
Due to personal finances and this being (for me) a huge week, these other three will probably wait til the weekend or next week to get picked up:
SUPERGIRL #47
Because this is part of the ongoing Superman family story, keepin’ with it for now, though really, really hoping the story gets better/more interesting/more engaging. Also hoping we don’t have yet ANOTHER apparent character death.
INVINCIBLE #68
Not expecting much of this one…overall enjoying the title the last half year or so, and figure I’ll keep with it.
MICKEY MOUSE & FRIENDS #297
Can’t remember if this is the first or second issue coming out from Boom…nor whether or not I picked up the previous issue if this is the second. It’s great that the Disney titles are getting such a quick return to the shelves…but I can’t afford to keep with ’em all. Honestly, the variant covers for this will likely decide it for me…if I like a cover, get it. If only one’s available and there are 2 or more covers, I’ll pass.
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The weekly shipping list, as provided by Diamond, has been posted over at Comixtreme.com.
Tops on my list offhand is the Dr. Horrible one-shot from Dark Horse. I read some short story last year from Dark Horse Myspace Comics or whatever it was called that had the good doctor and his nemesis in it. But I’m pretty sure this will be the first full-length comic featuring the character(s).
Oh, and there’s this little thing called Blackest Night, that has a couple more chapters out in Adventure Comics #4 and Outsiders #24…along with 2 more of those awesome plastic rings.
And of course, loads of other great (and not so great) comics. Click on the logo or link above and check ’em out for yourself!
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Now, this is getting to be more like it! Including that Black Ring from Blackest Night #1, 4 out of the 8 rings are now available.
I’m very thankful that my comic shop, at least, is giving the rings away with purchase of the comics that had to be ordered in X quantity to be able to order the rings.
I have not yet asked the comic shop if (any of) the rings are going to be for sale individually–I think the temptation to try to purchase an extra or two might be a bit too great. Of course, when you get right down to it, the ones I’d most be interested in getting multiples of would be the Green and Yellow.
But as-is…cool as these are, I think they’d lose just a little bit of specialness if they weren’t unique items in my collection.
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Every week, I post the weekly shipping list over at Comixtreme.com. The list is provided by Diamond, and includes items expected to be in comic shops this week. Check with your local retailer to confirm what items are out.
And if you’re checking the list, feel free to make a post in the comments thread with the issues YOU are planning on picking up. That’s one of the fun things about posting this list: seeing what it is that others are interested in on a given week. And sometimes, learning of something that wouldn’t otherwise have grabbed my attention.
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Goofy as it might seem…some things very easily amuse me. I got the biggest kick out of receiving this cheap plastic black ring back in July with the release of Blackest Night #1. All the more because it was “big,” thick, and ACTUALLY FIT. I could wear this thing, and not uncomfortably at that.
And I was quite excited at the prospect a couple months back at more rings, one for each of the Corps. The rumour was confirmed, and I’ve been looking forward to these. Yesterday, I obtained the Yellow Lantern ring with my purchase of Doom Patrol #4, the first of the “traditional” crossover/tie-in issues of the Blackest Night event.
Pictured below are the two rings so far…
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