Dark Horse Gold Key Estimated Print Runs
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Dark Horse Gold Key Estimated Print Runs
Thought it would be cool to have a single thread to track estimated print-runs for the new launch. I'll keep them all on the top post.
C2E2 FCBD Variant 1,000
Doctor Solar 1 22,630
Doctor Solar 1 SDCC Variant 2,000
Doctor Solar 2 13,715
Doctor Solar 3 10,115
Doctor Solar 4 8,677
Doctor Solar 5 7,778
Doctor Solar 6 7,016
Doctor Solar 7 6,833
Doctor Solar 8 6,229
Doctor Solar Trade 1,031
Occultist 1 one shot 2010 5,399
Occultist 1 2011 5,701
Occultist 2 3,645
Occultist 3 3,252
Magnus 1 17,729
Magnus 2 11,168
Magnus 3 8,890
Magnus 4 7,795
Magnus 1 For $1 6,632
Magnus Trade 1,068
Mighty Samson 1 7,814
Mighty Samson 2 4,914
Mighty Samson 3 4,359
Mighty Samson 4 *3,900 *This is my personal estimate on this issue. It didn't make the top 300, so I took off approximately 10% from the previouis issue, which seemed in line looking at other numbers from this line.
Mighty Samson Trade 447
Turok 1 12,607
Turok 2 8,015
Turok 3 6,821
Turok 4 6,257
Turok Trade 533
C2E2 FCBD Variant 1,000
Doctor Solar 1 22,630
Doctor Solar 1 SDCC Variant 2,000
Doctor Solar 2 13,715
Doctor Solar 3 10,115
Doctor Solar 4 8,677
Doctor Solar 5 7,778
Doctor Solar 6 7,016
Doctor Solar 7 6,833
Doctor Solar 8 6,229
Doctor Solar Trade 1,031
Occultist 1 one shot 2010 5,399
Occultist 1 2011 5,701
Occultist 2 3,645
Occultist 3 3,252
Magnus 1 17,729
Magnus 2 11,168
Magnus 3 8,890
Magnus 4 7,795
Magnus 1 For $1 6,632
Magnus Trade 1,068
Mighty Samson 1 7,814
Mighty Samson 2 4,914
Mighty Samson 3 4,359
Mighty Samson 4 *3,900 *This is my personal estimate on this issue. It didn't make the top 300, so I took off approximately 10% from the previouis issue, which seemed in line looking at other numbers from this line.
Mighty Samson Trade 447
Turok 1 12,607
Turok 2 8,015
Turok 3 6,821
Turok 4 6,257
Turok Trade 533
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Re: Estimated Print-Runs For The New Line
So, although these are not Valiant-they are Gold Key-we are back to late era Valiant print runs and, sadly, quality. Jim, o'Jim, where for went your talent?StarBrand wrote:Thought it would be cool to have a single thread to track estimated print-runs for the new launch. I'll keep them all on the top post.
Doctor Solar 1 22,630
Doctor Solar 2 13,715
Magnus 1 17,729
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Re: Estimated Print-Runs For The New Line
Much different comics market these days. Orders are done 3 months in advance, so orders for 2 were in well before 1 hit the stands.xodacia81 wrote:So, although these are not Valiant-they are Gold Key-we are back to late era Valiant print runs and, sadly, quality. Jim, o'Jim, where for went your talent?StarBrand wrote:Thought it would be cool to have a single thread to track estimated print-runs for the new launch. I'll keep them all on the top post.
Doctor Solar 1 22,630
Doctor Solar 2 13,715
Magnus 1 17,729
As mentioned in a previous thread, those aren't really horrible numbers for an indy without 'major' names attached. Conan, a much bigger property only does 16,000 and Savage Dragon around 6,000.Daniel Jackson wrote:Wow, only 13 thousand for Solar 2?
Now the question is if it can maintain 10-15 K and grow it.
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Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
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I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
Yes, since they were 1 month apart.dhudson1 wrote:I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
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same
what about Turok??
after reading solar magnus was a huge dissapointment for me and i droped the title but Im still in till #5
solar kicks *SQUEE* and Turok takes the cake
after reading solar magnus was a huge dissapointment for me and i droped the title but Im still in till #5
solar kicks *SQUEE* and Turok takes the cake
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You guys are forgetting about the Final Order Cutoff program which DH does use.StarBrand wrote:Yes, since they were 1 month apart.dhudson1 wrote:I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
Retailers have until 20 days before shipping to adjust their numbers. IMO, retailers are more likely to adjust downward rather than upward. I think they were released over a month apart meaning that retailers would've had time to slash their orders.
Didn't know about that. It explains, though, how the retailers I've been watching on eBay ordered significantly less on every book in this line after Dr. Solar 1, including ordering just a fraction on Magnus 1 of what they ordered on Dr. Solar 1. Thanks for the info.400yrs wrote:You guys are forgetting about the Final Order Cutoff program which DH does use.StarBrand wrote:Yes, since they were 1 month apart.dhudson1 wrote:I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
Retailers have until 20 days before shipping to adjust their numbers. IMO, retailers are more likely to adjust downward rather than upward. I think they were released over a month apart meaning that retailers would've had time to slash their orders.
I won't be surprised to see print-runs head down over the next few months, but if that Dr. Solar origin arch is as good as it looks like it might be, perhaps the print-runs will begin trending up in a few more issues.
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Re: same
Haven't read Turok yet, but about Mags and Solar, I feel just the opposite. Solar has been pretty much ho hum so far, but Magnus has been a solid read.araknospider wrote:what about Turok??
after reading solar magnus was a huge dissapointment for me and i droped the title but Im still in till #5
solar kicks *SQUEE* and Turok takes the cake
139 TUROK SON OF STONE #1 - 12,607
158 MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #2 - 11,168
173 DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF ATOM #3 - 10,115
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18751.html
The numbers look low, but realistically aren't actually that bad. For instance all of IDW's books sell around or below these numbers.
Also they are outselling the 'First Wave' comics Doc Savage and The Spirit which are similar in bringing back classic characters but with DC marketing and bigger names behind them.
Hopefully with the release of trades and such this line can sustain itself like the Star Wars and Robert E. Howard mini-verses do at Dark Horse.
158 MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #2 - 11,168
173 DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF ATOM #3 - 10,115
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18751.html
The numbers look low, but realistically aren't actually that bad. For instance all of IDW's books sell around or below these numbers.
Also they are outselling the 'First Wave' comics Doc Savage and The Spirit which are similar in bringing back classic characters but with DC marketing and bigger names behind them.
Hopefully with the release of trades and such this line can sustain itself like the Star Wars and Robert E. Howard mini-verses do at Dark Horse.
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Personally,
I've like all three titles. I'm in for the Mighty Samson and Dr. Spektor as well. I think that the story-telling is just as compelling as the pre-unity valiant days and the artwork is kick-as.
I really like Solar, I kind of like Magnus but surprisingly for me I LOVE Turok. I'm surprised the numbers are so low at this point. They're sold out at our LCS although I don't think he orders a lot for the shelves. I will say that there was an abundance of MRF at Comic Relief in St. Louis but I don't remember seeing many issues of Turok or Solar.
I've like all three titles. I'm in for the Mighty Samson and Dr. Spektor as well. I think that the story-telling is just as compelling as the pre-unity valiant days and the artwork is kick-as.
I really like Solar, I kind of like Magnus but surprisingly for me I LOVE Turok. I'm surprised the numbers are so low at this point. They're sold out at our LCS although I don't think he orders a lot for the shelves. I will say that there was an abundance of MRF at Comic Relief in St. Louis but I don't remember seeing many issues of Turok or Solar.
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I think I'm going to pull all DK stuff from my next pre-order due at the end of this month.
Although I enjoyed Magnus #1 (I have #2 which I haven't read), I don't see any of these books getting me excited to read each month. The 6 week release and the delays don't help that either.
If I get the urge to buy them down the line, I'm sure they'll be cheap.
Although I enjoyed Magnus #1 (I have #2 which I haven't read), I don't see any of these books getting me excited to read each month. The 6 week release and the delays don't help that either.
If I get the urge to buy them down the line, I'm sure they'll be cheap.
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I am sure I am in the minority here, but although I thought Solar #1 was a bit blah, I have enjoyed the subsequent issues (they have definitely improved over #1). Magnus #1 was better than Solar #1, but subsequent issues, imho, have not been as good as their Solar counterparts. Still decent though. Turok #1 was pretty good too. For now, I'm buying- and reading.400yrs wrote:I think I'm going to pull all DK stuff from my next pre-order due at the end of this month.
Although I enjoyed Magnus #1 (I have #2 which I haven't read), I don't see any of these books getting me excited to read each month. The 6 week release and the delays don't help that either.
If I get the urge to buy them down the line, I'm sure they'll be cheap.
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Solar definitely got better. I liked Magnus and thought Turok was interesting. I just have to cut somewhere. I don't really care to get into a new universe right now. If they knocked my socks off, yeah, but since they are just mildly entertaining, they got the ax until I can get them in dollar bins.yardstick wrote: I am sure I am in the minority here, but although I thought Solar #1 was a bit blah, I have enjoyed the subsequent issues (they have definitely improved over #1). Magnus #1 was better than Solar #1, but subsequent issues, imho, have not been as good as their Solar counterparts. Still decent though. Turok #1 was pretty good too. For now, I'm buying- and reading.
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What issue does the origin arc start? And....how many months away will that be....?StarBrand wrote:Didn't know about that. It explains, though, how the retailers I've been watching on eBay ordered significantly less on every book in this line after Dr. Solar 1, including ordering just a fraction on Magnus 1 of what they ordered on Dr. Solar 1. Thanks for the info.400yrs wrote:You guys are forgetting about the Final Order Cutoff program which DH does use.StarBrand wrote:Yes, since they were 1 month apart.dhudson1 wrote:I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
Retailers have until 20 days before shipping to adjust their numbers. IMO, retailers are more likely to adjust downward rather than upward. I think they were released over a month apart meaning that retailers would've had time to slash their orders.
I won't be surprised to see print-runs head down over the next few months, but if that Dr. Solar origin arch is as good as it looks like it might be, perhaps the print-runs will begin trending up in a few more issues.
HaloReach2010 wrote:What issue does the origin arc start? And....how many months away will that be....?StarBrand wrote:Didn't know about that. It explains, though, how the retailers I've been watching on eBay ordered significantly less on every book in this line after Dr. Solar 1, including ordering just a fraction on Magnus 1 of what they ordered on Dr. Solar 1. Thanks for the info.400yrs wrote:You guys are forgetting about the Final Order Cutoff program which DH does use.StarBrand wrote:Yes, since they were 1 month apart.dhudson1 wrote:I don't think Solar 1 would impact orders for Magnus 1, Magnus would have been ordered prior to the release of Solar 1.400yrs wrote:Although the drop on Solar is probably higher than the regular attrition of a #1 to a #2, it is not surprising at all to me.
What is surprising is the drop from Solar #1 to Magnus #1. A 5K drop?
Is Solar that much more popular than Magnus? Or is it as I suspected...... the suckocity of Doc Solar #1 affected Magnus #1 sales.
I'd imagine the percentage drop from Magnus #1 to Magnus #2 will be less than we are seeing for Solar.
Retailers have until 20 days before shipping to adjust their numbers. IMO, retailers are more likely to adjust downward rather than upward. I think they were released over a month apart meaning that retailers would've had time to slash their orders.
I won't be surprised to see print-runs head down over the next few months, but if that Dr. Solar origin arch is as good as it looks like it might be, perhaps the print-runs will begin trending up in a few more issues.
Starts with issue #5 and DH says it will come out in Jan but I would say dont look for it until Feb at the earliest!
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Is it just me, or does Shooter seem to have a better talent for setting up the characters, and the initial story, before passing the writing on to others, and overseeing their work?400yrs wrote:Solar definitely got better. I liked Magnus and thought Turok was interesting. I just have to cut somewhere. I don't really care to get into a new universe right now. If they knocked my socks off, yeah, but since they are just mildly entertaining, they got the ax until I can get them in dollar bins.yardstick wrote: I am sure I am in the minority here, but although I thought Solar #1 was a bit blah, I have enjoyed the subsequent issues (they have definitely improved over #1). Magnus #1 was better than Solar #1, but subsequent issues, imho, have not been as good as their Solar counterparts. Still decent though. Turok #1 was pretty good too. For now, I'm buying- and reading.
I am reminded of early Valiant, Defiant, and now it seems also, the Dark Key titles.
IIRC, Defiant and Broadway were written by teams, of which Jim was the lead, rather than just Jim by himself?