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Tuesday Trending Topics: Comic Lovers, Your Table Is Ready. But Who's Serving?

Tuesday Trending Topics: Comic Lovers, Your Table Is Ready. But Who's Serving?Or your chairs are ready, anyway. But I'm not saying anything new by noting that an awful lot of corporate dollars are currently focused on an industry that has been rather famously hand to mouth for much of its history. It feels a little bit like the internet and we're about to party like it's 1999, but then that turned out far better than anyone would have imagined for a handful of the smart and bold.  12 years after that, here's what's on our minds:

Most-Read Comic Stories Today:

Barnes & Noble To Become "THE Destination For Comic Lovers"

In early June, we will begin carrying both Marvel and DC Comics titles that until now have only been available in comics specialty stores. We'll also have new assortments from such publishers as Dynamic Forces, so series like the popular Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan and Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris will come straight to your store. We will continue to search for new and exciting titles to add to this category to drive customer interest and sales.

Mark Stafford's Realism In Comics

This is a piece that Mark Stafford (Cherubs, Civil Wardrobe) knocked up to show to Marvel talent editor CB Cebulski when he was meant to visit London for the Kapow! Comics Convention. Sadly CB didn't make it over due to unavoidable circumstances, so now it's good for sharing…

The New Justice League International

It was the book that stopped me being a Marvel zombie in my tracks and opened the door fully, for me, to the DC Universe. Then with Justice League Europe and Justice League America in a double act, I was hooked, and when this storytelling team left the book, I stuck around for two issues before dumping it, and pretty much all the other DCU titles I was reading at the time. I felt like the entire line had abandioned me.

Most-Read TV/Film Stories Today:

EXCLUSIVE: Green Lantern Poster Premieres – Kilowog And Sinestro

Here are the two next Green Lantern character posters, showcasing Mark Strong as Sinestro and a lot of swanky CG as Kilowog.*

Post-Credits Scene From Thor Leaks Out

I am not looking at the post-credit scene from Thor that has made its way onto the internet. No, I intend to watch it, with wife, on the big screen later this week. If you have already seen the film and want a reminder, or maybe you walked out before it ran, or maybe you just don't care and have no soul, then here you go. I'm embedding it now. Just don't tell me what happens.

First Official Image From The Avengers, Official Plot Set-Up

How long have they been shooting The Avengers? A day? And there's an official still already?

Trending Topics on #comicmarket Tuesday

#comicmarket is an ongoing but mostly tuesday twitter hashtag for comic retailers, pros, and interested fans. Among this week's best-received books by the retailers who have already seen 'em are Action Comics #900, Walking Dead, and Planet of the Apes. The eyebrow raiser of the week was a little bit of uncertainty about the success of the big summer events so far — Flashpoint and Fear Itself.  I starred some tweets from the day as I was following along, so here are some hilights:

JetpackComics
@markseifert01 But no matter what I get to read Walking Dead a day earlier and that makes it ALL PERFECT. #comicmarket This one is GREATER

therealtedadams Ted Adams
Heading to a print trade show today in Hong Kong. Very excited to learn what new print production ideas IDW can bring to the #comicmarket

warren_hayes Warren Hayes
@JetpackComics I think Blackest Night was a year early. Would have been huge with movie. #comicmarket

TimAtMoreFun Tim Stoltzfus
@LarrysComics That is why I was excited about Bonfire at #comicspro back in Jan, tho. They're trying to get the #comicmarket paid.

Just_Charlene Just Charlene
Also up today: Snow Angel GN review – "…delivers as much character as it does blood" http://is.gd/lL4WPS #comicmarket #readcomics

larrymarder Larry Marder
@JetpackComics Foe what it's worth, I was deep in Beanworld today. Catching up now. #ComicMarket

larrymarder Larry Marder
@JetpackComics Good for creators to remember also. Fan loyalty is be earned & not an annuity. Lots learn that the hard way. #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
@TimAtMoreFun did you enjoy paying for your DC neon signs? I was pissed. #comicmarket

JetpackComics Jetpack Comics
We are the most creative industry in the world. Why do we SUCK at promotional material? #comicmarket

shopofideas A Comic Shop
#comicmarket DC Entertainment had awesome things to say. Lots of cool stuff coming.

JetpackComics Jetpack Comics
@markseifert01 Crossed rings might not work but a bloody Crossed handkerchief would rule. #comicmarket

comicspro ComicsPRO
@JetpackComics @LarrysComics Do you host 24-Hour Comics Day events? Prepping a new website & sponsors for that already #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
WHY hasn't every publisher on the planet figured out, comic fans want promo rings. Make it happen. #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
@JetpackComics o am SO underwhelmed with Flashpoint. I can see right through it. Mostly new talent creative teams #comicmarket

hubcomics Hub Comics
We're trying to be conservative with ordering. Show of hands of anyone who's excited about #Flashpoint? (Too many miniseries?) #ComicMarket

markseifert01 Mark Seifert
Nice! RT @keithsince1989: Check out Keith talking about Free Comic Book Day Mockingbird store in this vid! http://bit.ly/gdh0cl #comicmarket

TimAtMoreFun Tim Stoltzfus
And since virtually all of you missed it the first time around, the Franken-Castle TP ships this week. HUGELY underrated by #comicmarket

briankhepri Brian / KHEPRI
personally excited by TUROK, SON OF STONE #2 despite its unexplained (?) 5-month delay / #comicmarket #readcomics

Just_Charlene Just Charlene
RASL (#10) gives ECHO a runs for its money for the best sci-fi book on the stands @markseifert01 #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
I just read it @Just_Charlene Locke and key was awesome I can't wait to have 4 full volumes to add to my hand sell repertoire. #comicmarket

Just_Charlene Just Charlene
ECHOES also finishes up this week – it's literally schizophrenic horror!@markseifert01 #comicmarket

Just_Charlene Just Charlene
Locke & Key finishes up an arc this week and it'll be awesome because it's always awesome. @markseifert01 #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
The Mighty Thor is actually a readable @mattfraction story RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Walking dead follows up on last issues masterpiece, perfectly RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
ASM is an unanounced prequel to spider island RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
FF, has the best victor von doom story in decades RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Venom is top notch, from the homage cover to the gross developments inside RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Key developments in GL emerald warrior RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Flashpoint is looking to be DC's worst summer marketing ever RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Avengers 12.1 is anazing! Bendis "WITH" top notch artwork RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

TimAtMoreFun Tim Stoltzfus
@markseifert01 Thus far, Walking Dead, Action 900, JLGL, and FF are all good, but my stack is still ten deep at least! #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
John steel rules in Secret avengers! RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Action Comicd looks amazing. One word: Doomsday! RT @markseifert01: What looks good for the week? #comicmarket

Just_Charlene Just Charlene
@TimAtMoreFun in all my years buying from the same shop, they've never once recommended anything to me #comicmarket

larrymarder Larry Marder
Looked at a Previews for first time in a year yesterday. Nothing but admiration for retailers having to sort thru it all. #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
I spent Easter reading digital comics on an I-pad. Web comics are awesome. Alot of the reader programs are annoying as hell. #comicmarket

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
Spinner racks of comics at a market are simply a gateway drug. A competent local comic shop is pure Tigre Blanco. #comicmarket

red5comics Red 5 Comics
Chapters bookstore in Canada has been selling comics on spinner racks in Calgary for the past few years. @ADcomics, any impact? #comicmarket

JimmySJay JimmySJay
@LarrysComics nowadays, back issue selection not premium, but customer service, how much you LIKE the shopping environment. #comicmarket

red5comics Red 5 Comics
@AshcanPress We haven't sold direct much since signing on with @HavenDistro, but we rarely turn down retailer request. #comicmarket

mdevito Michael DeVito
@Just_Charlene People always say buy local too (LCS basically is), but they don't mean support unilaterally good or bad biz #comicmarket

Janet_K_Lee Janet Lee
@Just_Charlene That being said: a comic store is a boutique. You may not be the customer base they cater to. #comicmarket

TF81fromIDW Transformers 81
RT @chris_ryall Also, our coming TNMT relaunch got a huge shot in the arm yesterday after a special guest came by 4 a summit. #comicmarket

JimmySJay JimmySJay
earlier #comicmarket talked about ASM sales spiking, waning, but seeing http://bit.ly/ifSl4K by @RyanStegman gets me PUMPED!

lonestarcomics1 Lone Star Arlington
Poll: Who here in #comicmarket hears "I'll get it online cheap"? What do you do to combat it? Share your stories- they'll work for B&N too.

Just_Charlene
@LarrysComics @Jeremy_Holt no one has ever told me to support my local plumber or said they respected me for hiring him #comicmarket

lonestarcomics1 Lone Star Arlington
Want to compete with B&N? Be better! They may have lower prices, but the #comicmarket is our specialty! Know the product, know the fan.

Just_Charlene
RT @ronmarz I want comics to be available everywhere. "No one else allowed in the comic clubhouse!" is killing the industry #comicmarket

comicspro ComicsPRO
@Just_Charlene Many retailers see B&N as a feeder market & increased exposure. Others are debating the #comicmarket, don't be frustrated

PeteKilmer Pete Kilmer
@michaelmurphey next to Casper, Richie Rich is one of the most asked after All Ages book at our stores. #comicmarket

michaelmurphey Michael
I would love to know what retailers think of Ape's new "Richie Rich". To me, this thing looks FANTASTIC http://bit.ly/e3ocNx #comicmarket

JimmySJay JimmySJay
@warren_hayes @LarrysComics sales on ASM ebbs and flows- ramos issues sell better than Most other guys,Covers need consistency #comicmarket

dmcomics Double Midnight
Just caught up on the #comicmarket discussion, following the B&N thing, wonder what their sales will be like vs people that read @ the cafe

LarrysComics LarrysComics.net
@DynamiteComics has a voracious appetite for obtaining pop culture properties. they ALWAYS have something cool in the works! #comicmarket

JimmySJay JimmySJay
@markseifert01 You would be surprised that some US communities are bigger COMIC towns than population base. Portland & Phoenix #Comicmarket

markseifert01 Mark Seifert
@JetpackComics Historically, we have seen mass retail efforts without a DEEP knowledge of industry end poorly. #comicmarket

TimAtMoreFun Tim Stoltzfus
@LarrysComics I think chains are desperate for anything to fill the space that is empty due to the death of cd and dvd sales. #comicmarket

JimmySJay JimmySJay
Oddly enough, seems like most comics from Big2 are written BY COMMITTEE – story conferences, editors, architects, crossovers #comicmarket


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Co-founder and Creative director of Bleeding Cool parent company Avatar Press. Bleeding Cool Managing Editor, tech and data wrangler. Machine Learning hobbyist. Vintage paper addict.
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