Originally posted by cleome:
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quote:Well, that's good to know. If I didn't hear about Batman every 4.2 seconds, I'd doubtless forget that he'd ever existed.
...a preview at the end for batman arkham city.
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quote:Well, that's good to know. If I didn't hear about Batman every 4.2 seconds, I'd doubtless forget that he'd ever existed.
...a preview at the end for batman arkham city.
quote:Wonderful. DC does not reprint the covers but includes a Batman preview!
Originally posted by cleome:
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quote:Well, that's good to know. If I didn't hear about Batman every 4.2 seconds, I'd doubtless forget that he'd ever existed.
...a preview at the end for batman arkham city.
quote:
Originally posted by Reboot:
Anyone got a scan of the cover? Apparently, they're going to change the logo for the fixed version, and I'm just curious...
EDIT: " target="_blank">http://www.legionwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:DCCP-LSH-LegionOfTheDamnedError.jpg[/qb][/QUOTE]
That is the cover I got.
Posted by googoomuck on :
quote:Does anyone else find those previews annoying?
Wonderful. DC does not reprint the covers but includes a Batman preview!
Posted by cleome on :
Yeah, googoomuck. It makes the self-congratulation from DC about how they're "holding the line" against price hikes that much more annoying. Comics content is slim enough for the dollar(s) as it is, and now I have to look at (usually hideous, totally uninteresting) previews-- and pay for them. (Damn. That utter eyesore of a Green Arrow preview from a couple of months back. Thinking about it still gives me a headache.) Sometimes it's the same preview in multiple issues, too.
And Batman needs more commercial buzz like the damn Pentagon needs a bigger budget, so there's that annoyance, too.
I'd rather have the ads for bogus "X-Ray Glasses" and Hostess snack cakes back, personally.
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:I'm a sucker every time, I'm always annoyed the issue is about 6 less pages than I thought when I picked it up.
Originally posted by googoomuck:
quote:Does anyone else find those previews annoying?
Wonderful. DC does not reprint the covers but includes a Batman preview!
Not to mention all the artists that do splash page after splash page instead of dialogue filled panels.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
Power Boy (or anyone else who has a copy),
Would you mind listing what was included in the issue? From what was posted so far there are
1. 88 interior pages
2. One page for a cover
3. One page for a Flashpoint ad and
4. One page for a Batman Arkham City preview
That is a total of 91 pages. What were the remaining 9 pages? I have waited a long time for this and the curiosity is getting to me! Any additional information would be most appreciated! Thanks!
Posted by Power Boy on :
You only going to be disappointed.
1 page cover
1 page interior cover ad for geek chic daily.com
22 pages (#2. in the story) Legionnaires #79 Damned if we do
22 pages (4.) Legionnaires #80 Damned for all eternity
1 page Flashpoint ad (comes after page 19 of #80)
22 pages (1.) Legion of Super-Heroes (Volume 4) #122
Legion of the Damned
22 pages (3.) Legion of Super-Heroes (Volume 4) #123
Damned if we don't
1 page Ad for a Batman Arkham city and companion video game
5 pages of sneak preview Batman Arkham City
1 page DC Nation
1 page ad for iFanboy interior rear cover
1 page ad for Doctor Who exterior rear cover
100.
make sense?
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
Thanks for the information, Power Boy, that was most appreciated.
Oh my! This is what was included rather than the original covers? That is disappointing.
I think Michael over at The Legion Omnicom summarized this quite well.
That Damned Reprint.
Posted by Kid Quislet on :
quote:When I re-read the oldies, I always get a smile from those Hostess ads.
Originally posted by cleome:
I'd rather have the ads for bogus "X-Ray Glasses" and Hostess snack cakes back, personally.![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Posted by Jerry on :
Does the issue list an editor? I don't mean the original story editor, Mike McAvennie, but for this issue... someone to hold responsible and ridicule for this awesome blunder?
Posted by Power Boy on :
absolutely not ... there's no room!
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
The saga of this reprint continues for me! Being such a huge fan of the DNA Legion, especially LOD, I wanted to get a copy of this as soon as possible. On April 21st, I was one of the lucky winners of this trade on eBay. I immediately paid for the auction and had peace of mind that I secured my copy. The next day I receive this message from the seller.
Hi. If you purchased this with the intent of getting one of the recalled issues we will not be able to fill your order. Most of our issues were damaged in the storm. Replacements are being shipped on May 11 but they will be the corrected issues. I apologize and have issued a refund.
The seller also sent a request to cancel the transaction on eBay (which I didn’t even know existed). I promptly declined the offer to cancel the transaction and paid for the auction a second time. Shortly thereafter I receive the following message from the seller;
Hi. I see you rejected my request to cancel this transaction. I can't fill your order. All but 1 of the few issues of the recalled version were ruined when the storm took out the front window of our store. I can send you one of the books when DC re-issues them on May 11. I am open to suggestions. I apologize but there is nothing I can do.
I am not convinced his story is true but the reality is that I will not be receiving a book from him.
Now for the good news. I then called a very good friend in Florida who called his comic store to see if they had a copy. They indicated that the store had one and their second store may have a copy as well. He immediately reserved both copies for me!
All is well that ends well and I can’t wait for this to end!
Posted by Pov on :
I got an email from my mail-order company DCBS:
quote:--so I'll get it one shipment later.
DC COMICS PRESENTS LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1 (FEB110191) scheduled to arrive in stores on April 20 were printed with the chapters in the wrong order. We will receive our replacement copies on May 11.![[shrug]](graemlins/shrug.gif)
Stinks to hear they cut covers to run promo crap, but it's a "comic", not a TPB (like I feel it deserved.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
quote:Quite honestly, Pov, I didn't realize this was a comic until your post. I agree -- this should have been a TPB.
Originally posted by Pov:
Stinks to hear they cut covers to run promo crap, but it's a "comic", not a TPB (like I feel it deserved.
Posted by Mediocre Boy on :
That really sucks that there are only 91 pages in a supposed 100-page one-shot/reprint. Especially in light of the fact that they appear to have excised part of the story (Live Wire's journey to the Stem after being shot with tangleweed).
*** SPOILER!!! ***
As I recall, he was merely pulled underground into some sort of transport sap artery and conveyed into the Stem itself. Unfortunately, I can't recall what happened once he got there, and don't have the original issue here with me in Ottawa to check.
Posted by the Hermit on :
So are they planning on reprinting Widening Rifts as well? Seems silly not to, as it bridges the gap between Damned and Lost.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
quote:I don't have a copy of the reprint just yet but I believe all the LOD interiors were reprinted. Power Boy listed 22 pages per issue and that is what was contained in the original issues.
Originally posted by Mediocre Boy:
That really sucks that there are only 91 pages in a supposed 100-page one-shot/reprint. Especially in light of the fact that they appear to have excised part of the story (Live Wire's journey to the Stem after being shot with tangleweed).
*** SPOILER!!! ***
As I recall, he was merely pulled underground into some sort of transport sap artery and conveyed into the Stem itself. Unfortunately, I can't recall what happened once he got there, and don't have the original issue here with me in Ottawa to check.
I believe you are referring to the opening sequence in Legion of Super-Heroes #124 Widening Rifts-Part 1. The opening splash page features Garth face down in the root network of the stem. Page 2 and page 3 has Garth roaming in the stem but page 4 reveals that Garth is just dreaming (reliving the nightmare).
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
quote:Good question Hermit. Since the LOD reprint is now due May 11th and the Legion Lost trade in mid-June, I doubt it.
Originally posted by the Hermit:
So are they planning on reprinting Widening Rifts as well? Seems silly not to, as it bridges the gap between Damned and Lost.
My preference would have been for DC to make the LOD a trade and include Legionnaires #78 (Prelude to LOD) and the three-issue Widening Rifts storyline (LSH #124, L*81 and LSH #125).
Of course, a boatload of extras in both would have been nice as well!
Posted by lil'rhino on :
Just hit $30 on ebay!
Posted by Invisible Brainiac on :
quote:That would also have made more sense. Legionnaires 78 shows why Cos, Monstress, Brainy and Tinya missed the invasion. Widening Rifts sets up Legion Lost. These 4 issues would fill in a lot of gaps for first-time readers. I'm sure most of them would appreciate Lost more if they could see firsthand what the team went through before getting lost!
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
quote:Good question Hermit. Since the LOD reprint is now due May 11th and the Legion Lost trade in mid-June, I doubt it.
Originally posted by the Hermit:
So are they planning on reprinting Widening Rifts as well? Seems silly not to, as it bridges the gap between Damned and Lost.
My preference would have been for DC to make the LOD a trade and include Legionnaires #78 (Prelude to LOD) and the three-issue Widening Rifts storyline (LSH #124, L*81 and LSH #125).
Of course, a boatload of extras in both would have been nice as well!
Posted by Mr. Kayak on :
quote:seconded. i would have also added this, which was a perfect jumping-on story: http://www.comics.org/issue/69092/
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
My preference would have been for DC to make the LOD a trade and include Legionnaires #78 (Prelude to LOD) and the three-issue Widening Rifts storyline (LSH #124, L*81 and LSH #125)
Posted by Reboot on :
quote:Agreed. I don't get why they didn't.
Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
That would also have made more sense. Legionnaires 78 shows why Cos, Monstress, Brainy and Tinya missed the invasion. Widening Rifts sets up Legion Lost. These 4 issues would fill in a lot of gaps for first-time readers. I'm sure most of them would appreciate Lost more if they could see firsthand what the team went through before getting lost!
Posted by the Hermit on :
quote:Maybe because it was purely a crass business decision designed for no other reason than to cash in on Coipel's current popularity? Or am I just being cynical?
Originally posted by Reboot:
quote:Agreed. I don't get why they didn't.
Originally posted by Invisible Brainiac:
That would also have made more sense. Legionnaires 78 shows why Cos, Monstress, Brainy and Tinya missed the invasion. Widening Rifts sets up Legion Lost. These 4 issues would fill in a lot of gaps for first-time readers. I'm sure most of them would appreciate Lost more if they could see firsthand what the team went through before getting lost!
Posted by lil'rhino on :
Not at all.
Of course that's the reason.
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:
Originally posted by Mr. Kayak:
quote:seconded. i would have also added this, which was a perfect jumping-on story: " target="_blank">http://www.comics.org/issue/69092/[/QB][/QUOTE]
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
My preference would have been for DC to make the LOD a trade and include Legionnaires #78 (Prelude to LOD) and the three-issue Widening Rifts storyline (LSH #124, L*81 and LSH #125)
YES! the prequel!
Posted by Pete Ross on :
For some reason (maybe because of the recall) this didn't get added to the GCD. But since it did get out to real customers, it needs to be added.
What's the exact title of this comic in the indicia (the small print on the DC Nation page)? Since the cover title doesn't match the solicitation, I need to know what it's called in the indicia.
Posted by Mr. Kayak on :
quote:it's "dc comics presents: legion of super-heroes #1"
Originally posted by Pete Ross:
What's the exact title of this comic in the indicia (the small print on the DC Nation page)? Since the cover title doesn't match the solicitation, I need to know what it's called in the indicia.![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Pete Ross on :
quote:Thanks! I've submitted it for approval.
Originally posted by Mr. Kayak:
quote:it's "dc comics presents: legion of super-heroes #1"
Originally posted by Pete Ross:
What's the exact title of this comic in the indicia (the small print on the DC Nation page)? Since the cover title doesn't match the solicitation, I need to know what it's called in the indicia.
Posted by googoomuck on :
DId anyone get this today? My comic shop didn't have it?
Posted by Reboot on :
It isn't on this week's list (only DCP is a Flash story) or next week (a Batman DCP). Hmmm...
Posted by the Hermit on :
It's still listed on the DC Comics website...
http://www.dccomics.com/dccomics/comics/
...as being shipped this week.
Posted by Power Boy on :
it was, the replacement with the proper order, still no covers included. i got mine for 3 bucks on sale.
the flashpoint add was moved to page 4 but otherwise the ads are identical.
Posted by Power Boy on :
and it makes SO much more sense. go figure!
Posted by Jerry on :
Three bucks? Good for you. That's about as close to holding the line at $2.99 as you can get. I wish my shop ran specials like that.
Posted by Power Boy on :
my shop is insane. im worried about them. they had a 1 dollar back issue deal today, i got many duplicates of uncanny x-men and justice league (giffen and demaites era) from my childhood. as mine are all very very worn. they didn't have much legion left.
i hope they're doing ok.
Posted by lil'rhino on :
Got it. Read it. Loved it all over again.
Cham, XS and Saturn Girl really shine in this story.
Posted by Power Boy on :
You loved it ... all over?
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haha, I agree about the characters, i hadn't read a single Archie Legion issue before this, and became fans of XS, Live Wire, Mon, Saturn Girl, Monstress, Cham, etc.
Posted by cleome on :
Saw this yesterday. Maybe I'll pick it up later. Coipel's scratchy style reminds me a little of Steve Leialoha, who I loved to pieces back in the day.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
I am really glad DC reprinted LOD as this is one of my all-time favorite Legion stories. This edition not being a trade is a bit of a disappointment but I am happy that we have a 100-page Legion spectacular!
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:I really liked Coipel's dark scratchy style back then too. It had a lot of energy and gesture.
Originally posted by cleome:
Saw this yesterday. Maybe I'll pick it up later. Coipel's scratchy style reminds me a little of Steve Leialoha, who I loved to pieces back in the day.
his style became polished very quickly. which is good, i like his stuff now too.
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:Me too, This four issue series, which was heavily promoted brought me back to the legion after an Archie boycott. I guess DC dosn't think it has the same gravity that I do.
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
I am really glad DC reprinted LOD as this is one of my all-time favorite Legion stories. This edition not being a trade is a bit of a disappointment but I am happy that we have a 100-page Legion spectacular!
Well, It did end the volume, start LegionWorld and return with a new volume the Legion.
now i'm thinking of all the early character designs by Olivier that could've been included in a TPB!! argh
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
Power Boy--what an inspiration! Perhaps we can make this string of messages the e-trade Legion of the Damned? I would need about a week or so to pull some scans together but the scans would include concept “pencil only” LOD drawings by Olivier Coipel of Karate Kid, Umbra, Ultra Boy, Cham, Live Wire, Apparition, Shvaughn, XS and the Blight.
IIRC, seeing XS in her tattered outfit is heartbreaking. The image is poignant and, despite the tattered outfit, XS is absolutely adorable. If this is of interest here, please let me know and I will try to scan these images by next week.
In the interim, perhaps someone can post the images of the covers and post them here because that is certainly something DC could have included but didn’t.
Posted by Reboot on :
quote:http://www.legionwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Legion_of_the_Damned#Covers
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
In the interim, perhaps someone can post the images of the covers and post them here because that is certainly something DC could have included but didn't.
Posted by Power Boy on :
quote:are they online? I would LOVE
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
Power Boy--what an inspiration! Perhaps we can make this string of messages the e-trade Legion of the Damned? I would need about a week or so to pull some scans together but the scans would include concept “pencil only” LOD drawings by Olivier Coipel of Karate Kid, Umbra, Ultra Boy, Cham, Live Wire, Apparition, Shvaughn, XS and the Blight.
IIRC, seeing XS in her tattered outfit is heartbreaking. The image is poignant and, despite the tattered outfit, XS is absolutely adorable. If this is of interest here, please let me know and I will try to scan these images by next week.
In the interim, perhaps someone can post the images of the covers and post them here because that is certainly something DC could have included but didn’t.to see them.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
quote:Thanks Reboot!
Originally posted by Reboot:
quote:http://www.legionwiki.com/wiki/index.php?title=Legion_of_the_Damned#Covers
Originally posted by AndrewNolan:
In the interim, perhaps someone can post the images of the covers and post them here because that is certainly something DC could have included but didn't.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
Power Boy: are they online? I would LOVE to see them.
I don't recall seeing these online but I hope to post a few images Sunday. Hopefully!
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
Just enought time for one scan -- The Blight
Darn! Can someone help me? I cannot attach the image to this message. Nightcrawler helped me out last time. Thanks.
Posted by Reboot on :
AndrewNolan - just register at LegionWiki and upload them there. I'll want to upload them there ultimately anyway if they're interesting
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
...and this is the message that I received.
You do not have permission to do that, for the following reason:
You do not have permission to create new pages.
Posted by AndrewNolan on :
...and here is why.
Due to an onslaught by spammers, page creation by new users has been temporarily disabled.
Posted by Reboot on :
Hmmm... I didn't think that applied to uploads. Just create a photobucket, then, I suppose.
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