VEI TO RELEASE ARCHER & ARMSTRONG HARDCOVER IN SEPTEMBER

jedimarley · Post by **jedimarley** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:36 am

$25 for something I can get off ebay for less then $5?

How do you justify charging that kind of money for quarter bin fodder?

I can see why the Harby and the XO are worth the price. Seeing what the back issues are going for.

I'll pass on this one. Good luck.

TKWill · Post by **TKWill** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:05 am

Just finished reading the run of A&A and loved it. Perfect timing, I guess. Granted it got a little hokey near the end but so it is with Valiant. Glad to hear the news, Dino. I will do my best to spread the word out here in Vegas as I am exploring for back issues.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:05 pm

I think I will more than likely pick it up, as it will sit nicely next to the Harbinger and X-O HC's.

That said, I would have preferred a Shadowman HC at this stage, of course (although that title didn't truly grab me until the issues after the first 7, when Hall's stamp was laid firmly on the book, and so I am not likely going to get my wish of all the Hall issues collected as HC's any time soon....).

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:51 pm

leonmallett wrote:I think I will more than likely pick it up, as it will sit nicely next to the Harbinger and X-O HC's.

That said, I would have preferred a Shadowman HC at this stage, of course (although that title didn't truly grab me until the issues after the first 7, when Hall's stamp was laid firmly on the book, and so I am not likely going to get my wish of all the Hall issues collected as HC's any time soon....).

A lot of us expected Shadowman or Rai to be the next book. I like A&A, but I would have went with those two titles first.

paradise · Post by **paradise** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:13 am

jedimarley wrote:$25 for something I can get off ebay for less then $5?

How do you justify charging that kind of money for quarter bin fodder?

I can see why the Harby and the XO are worth the price. Seeing what the back issues are going for.

I'll pass on this one. Good luck.

First of all, as a retailer, let me tell you this: Price of the issues has NOTHING to do with the price of the hardcover. I have plenty of customers who bought the overpriced Alex Ross JUSTICE HCs after getting the issues. And I dont think ANYONE is making you buy it, it's an impulse buy for old readers and a great deal for new readers of Graphic Novels. It's not for the same person who'll go on ebay to buy the issues.

Now, I am a bit turned off by the LACK of BWS's name anywhere on that press release. The only way I understand it happening if he SPECIFICALLY forbid his name from being used. Having met Barry many times I believe that he could do that. But not only is he a draw with artist junkies, he's also a big reason many (including myself) even tried Valiant books, with Solar Zero parts, the first XO issue and of course A&A issues as the big draw to me at that time. It's a shame either way.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:56 am

Daniel Jackson wrote:
leonmallett wrote:I think I will more than likely pick it up, as it will sit nicely next to the Harbinger and X-O HC's.

That said, I would have preferred a Shadowman HC at this stage, of course (although that title didn't truly grab me until the issues after the first 7, when Hall's stamp was laid firmly on the book, and so I am not likely going to get my wish of all the Hall issues collected as HC's any time soon....).
A lot of us expected Shadowman or Rai to be the next book. I like A&A, but I would have went with those two titles first.

I suppose that the biggest concern with the early Shadowman issues is the unevenness (sorry if that isn't a word) of the creative teams: so many hands were involved that I feel that is why it took a while to find a satisfactory (well to my mind, at least, although others do disagree) direction for the book. I don't think any publisher could do that in today's market.

Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

Squirrel · Post by **Squirrel** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:09 am

leonmallett wrote:
Daniel Jackson wrote:
leonmallett wrote:I think I will more than likely pick it up, as it will sit nicely next to the Harbinger and X-O HC's.

That said, I would have preferred a Shadowman HC at this stage, of course (although that title didn't truly grab me until the issues after the first 7, when Hall's stamp was laid firmly on the book, and so I am not likely going to get my wish of all the Hall issues collected as HC's any time soon....).
A lot of us expected Shadowman or Rai to be the next book. I like A&A, but I would have went with those two titles first.
I suppose that the biggest concern with the early Shadowman issues is the unevenness (sorry if that isn't a word) of the creative teams: so many hands were involved that I feel that is why it took a while to find a satisfactory (well to my mind, at least, although others do disagree) direction for the book. I don't think any publisher could do that in today's market.

Sorry for being a bit off-topic.

leonmallett · Post by **leonmallett** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:00 am

(I couldn't find something more apologetic...)

turbod16 · Post by **turbod16** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:26 pm

I'm so looking forward to this september release. Hopefully there are many more great releases to come.

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:49 pm

turbod16 wrote:I'm so looking forward to this september release. Hopefully there are many more great releases to come.

Welcome to the board.

turbod16 · Post by **turbod16** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:20 pm

thank you .... i can't believe it took me this long too find.
i have been trolling through many threads for hours now..... i love this place.

Dr. Solar · Post by **Dr. Solar** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:46 pm

Welcome to the bored. We like it here too.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:53 pm

Welcome abroad, turbod!

-slym

Daniel Jackson · Post by **Daniel Jackson** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 12:00 am

turbod16 wrote:thank you .... i can't believe it took me this long too find.
i have been trolling through many threads for hours now..... i love this place.

A lot of great information to be had.

turbod16 · Post by **turbod16** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:12 pm

Cheers guys ..... thanks for making me feel at home.
The knowledge here is really great , it is taking my appreciation to another level. Its very cool reading about how dedicated the fans have been for this community. The stories involving the VcVSS projects prove that.
Good stuff ... you guys should be proud.
I'm glad i found my way back !!

superman-prime · Post by **superman-prime** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 2:20 am

It depends on what the bonus story is, if its a eternal bro. story i'm ganna buy it

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:49 pm

dbostejano wrote:
Jrdawg wrote:
dbostejano wrote:Squirrel is going to be happy.....
n00ber

Jrdawg wrote:Squirrel will be so happy.

there must be an echo in here...

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:50 pm

Fanboy375 wrote:Something tells me jedi is sitting naked in front of all of his A&A#0s over this news.

yeah but what he's doing naked in front of them is really what matters...

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:53 pm

Squirrel wrote:oh, AND IT'S COMING OUT IN SEPTEMEBR...MY BIRTHDAY IS IN SEPTEMBER!!!!!

IS IT TOO EARLY TO POST A 'IM IN' FOR THE FAN PROJECT ON THIS ONE

YES, I'M A HAPPY SQUIRREL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

do you need a towel?

yardstick · Post by **yardstick** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 2:54 pm

ManofTheAtom wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:They probably released Archer & Armstrong because it was one of the most popular titles back in the day, and one of the titles that people remember fondly today.

In other words, because it is smart business.
They're still following the original release schedule.

I think I am going to agree with MOTA on this one. They are following the original release schedule, sans the characters for which they do not have the rights to publish. So next to see a HC s/b Eternal Warrior.

p.s. Yes, I know about Shadowman. However, I can see if there are a lot of changes to the creative team, how choppy the story could be between issues. However, I am wondering if they are running into some continuity issues or if there are some elements in the Shadowman issues which they do not or cannot address with the additional material they have been adding to the HCs. If the latter is true, I would expect a Shadowman HC after a regular series has been developed to fill in any elements which do not make sense.

xodacia81 · Post by **xodacia81** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 3:45 pm

yardstick wrote:
ManofTheAtom wrote:
Dr. Solar wrote:They probably released Archer & Armstrong because it was one of the most popular titles back in the day, and one of the titles that people remember fondly today.

In other words, because it is smart business.
They're still following the original release schedule.
I think I am going to agree with MOTA on this one. They are following the original release schedule, sans the characters for which they do not have the rights to publish. So next to see a HC s/b Eternal Warrior.

p.s. Yes, I know about Shadowman. However, I can see if there are a lot of changes to the creative team, how choppy the story could be between issues. However, I am wondering if they are running into some continuity issues or if there are some elements in the Shadowman issues which they do not or cannot address with the additional material they have been adding to the HCs. If the latter is true, I would expect a Shadowman HC after a regular series has been developed to fill in any elements which do not make sense.

Good point

sonicdan · Post by **sonicdan** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:52 pm

Chirp Chirp...

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:23 pm

So... next week?

-slym (props to jedi)

400yrs · Post by **400yrs** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:23 pm

That's a freaky looking cricket.

betterthanezra · Post by **betterthanezra** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 11:10 pm

400yrs wrote:

That's a freaky looking cricket.

Yes it is....

-Brian