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Post by The Doctor on Aug 8, 2020 14:47:23 GMT
The Paninivision books are not published with the intent to be kept, the collector's edition monicker is bollocks as we all know.. Indeed. For me they were a cheap way to 'keep up' with Marvel compared to much more expensive US single issues. That was their unique USP and why they did so well for so long. I generally recycled most of them save a few MWOM's if they had a story I particularly liked. -Ralph |
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Post by paulbyrnex on Aug 8, 2020 20:31:19 GMT
I disagree that the CE's are not designed to be kept they were a handy way for people the gain access and build a collection of american comics but the last several years the market place has changed with graphic novels more available especially partwork collectionsus digital collections. The spine was a sales gimmick that didn't work out
This pandemic hasn't help the CE line and when and how it will return is still up in the air plus there is the planned DC line aswell. I do feel that 8 titles a month will be reduced though.
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Post by Pinwig on Aug 8, 2020 20:44:34 GMT
I thought they were quite collectable when I was buying them. I've still got all mine. I don't see what the difference between those and American issues is in terms of both being just superhero comics. I don't need to buy it all again in books.
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Post by paulbyrnex on Aug 14, 2020 10:06:26 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 1, 2020 10:22:06 GMT
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Nov 1, 2020 16:15:00 GMT
Had t realised they'd gone on hiatus. Did think it was unusual that none were on the shelf in WHSmiths yesterday.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 1, 2020 16:51:47 GMT
They vanished circa March.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 4, 2020 9:30:38 GMT
There's still a couple sitting on the shelf of my WH Smith that haven't been either purchased or set back. Given the post brexit shitehousery we will no doubt experience, I fear for import prices on comics so a viable UK option would be welcome.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 21, 2021 10:42:56 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 24, 2021 14:33:45 GMT
From: downthetubes.net/?p=125088"advance news of some which revealed some upcoming changes to superhero titles being published by Panini UK. Wolverine and Deadpool has been cancelled, and two new titles are in the works – X-Men, launching 16th April 2021 and Batman – Guardian of the Night, launching on 6th May, the latter presumably replacing the stalled Batman – Tales Of The Dark Knight, which unfortunately launched just before COVID hit the UK. downthetubes believes a wider revamp of Panini’s superhero title line-up is in the works, after many titles went on hiatus last year because they were dependent on newsstand and WHSmith sales." -Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 27, 2021 15:56:23 GMT
They have in addition to the Wandavision bookazine thing, a Deadpool one.
I picked up the Wandavision one of course, bit of AWC Byrne action - hard to say no.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Feb 27, 2021 16:58:01 GMT
What's in the Wandavision? Tempted for some oversize Byrne!
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 27, 2021 17:12:26 GMT
It's a US format bookazine - so not oversized.
The two issues with the kids and Master Pandemonium.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 27, 2021 19:25:14 GMT
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Feb 28, 2021 22:09:47 GMT
No longer listed so out of stock.
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 28, 2021 22:27:42 GMT
Keep an eye on the site. Titles tend to bounce in and out of stock. It's an annoying quirk.
-Ralph
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 28, 2021 22:38:46 GMT
It'll be in abundance in Smiths next month. All that fuss about the Dalek Chronicles - my Smiths now has dozens of them shelf warming.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 10, 2021 14:02:47 GMT
Got an email from Panini:
'Dear Mr Burns
We apologise for the disruption to your subscription and thank you for your loyalty and understanding in these challenging times.
We have been busy planning the next incarnation of the Collectors' Editions and we're delighted to share with you our exciting plans.
Marvel Universe X-Men launches on 15th April. It will be £7.99 for 112 pages every 4 weeks (the same pagination as a 5-chapter graphic novel), and will usher in Jonathan Hickman's incredible Dawn of X story arcs, kicking off with House of X and Powers of X. We'll run through all the supercool tie-ins (Marauders, Helions etc), and generally make sense of all the sometimes complex reading order for you, as we arrive at X of Swords and beyond.
Marvel Essentials launches on the 27th May. It will be £7.99 for 112 pages every 4 weeks, featuring Dan Slott and Al Ewing's epic Avengers/Fantastic Four EMPYRE storyline. As a rule, this is the title where the big events and crossovers will feature (unless it's X-Men). There will also be the odd surprise from the editors, given the wealth of great material coming from Marvel right now.
The remainder of your subscriptions will be transferred over to both of the following titles:
Marvel Universe X-MenMarvel Essentials
As a valued subscriber you'll be receiving a brilliant cost saving against this new format for the remainder of your current subscription. We will also be offering you an exclusive and preferential renewal rate when the time comes to renew your subscription.
We are also excited to share with you our plans for 2 further titles available at newsstand and on our online shop.
Amazing Spider-Man launches on 25th March priced at only £2.99 for 48 pages every 4 weeks, running two stories every issue, continuing with Nick Spencer's run, on the HUNTED story arc.
Batman Guardian of the Night launches on the 6th May priced at only £2.99 for 48 pages every 4 weeks, starting with James Tynion's Batman run and ably backed-up by Brian Michael Bendis' Batman Universe.
We'd like to thank you for your continued support over the years and we look forward to publishing many more great stories for you to enjoy with us in the coming years.
Yours sincerely
Panini Subscriptions Team'
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 10, 2021 19:54:27 GMT
Bit of thought has gone into this.
It's workable.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 11, 2021 11:18:48 GMT
A £2.99 Spider-Man title that prints two issues at a time catches my eye. 11p cheaper than Tooth! A cheap kids comic...
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 11, 2021 19:23:25 GMT
They have in addition to the Wandavision bookazine thing, a Deadpool one. I picked up the Wandavision one of course, bit of AWC Byrne action - hard to say no. A Falcon and Winter Soldier bookazine also out. downthetubes.net/?p=125486-Ralph |
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Post by Nigel on Mar 11, 2021 20:31:12 GMT
A £2.99 Spider-Man title that prints two issues at a time catches my eye. 11p cheaper than Tooth! A cheap kids comic... -Ralph It costs more than that to buy two US comics at wholesale. |
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 25, 2021 14:22:19 GMT
A £2.99 Spider-Man title that prints two issues at a time catches my eye. 11p cheaper than Tooth! A cheap kids comic... -Ralph I forgot that launched today. Will have a look for it tomorrow afternoon to give me something to do. -Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 25, 2021 19:12:11 GMT
Fuck so did I.
Might try a wee trip to shop at Lunchtime tomorrow.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 26, 2021 13:01:16 GMT
No joy at Co-Op and Tesco: stores the PR bumph says sell it. Off to try a newsagent.
EDIT: Not there either.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 26, 2021 16:16:18 GMT
Checked the bigger Stalybridge Tesco (which has a much larger periodical section). Nowt there either.
-Ralph
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 26, 2021 16:48:50 GMT
Sainsburgeries checked. Nowt. I give up!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 26, 2021 16:54:35 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 26, 2021 18:28:52 GMT
Postage costs more than the comic.
A late night detour and finally a copy was found at shop #7. Hooray!
Feels like a proper comic in hand. £3 (cheaper than Panini's other Spidey with cover tat title). This could do well if it gets decent distribution.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 27, 2021 12:26:58 GMT
Picked up this morning following my run and scheduled walk with Suki.
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