To READ or NOT to READ the preview pages...

[greg]

[depluto]

I read them, often reluctantly. I would rather sit and read the entire issue in one chunk ... but I can't resist the idea of new Valiant stuff just sitting there waiting for me.

[depluto]

BTW, charts are how the devil spreads lies, and that is a scientific fact.

[Blood of Heroes]

I don't read them.

[Blood of Heroes]

BTW, charts are how the devil spreads lies, and that is a scientific fact.

Fact!

[greg]

Don't read previews: 1,716 new pages in a year
Do read previews: 1,734 new pages in a year (at least the same total new pages per month, sometimes more)

Don't read previews: Headaches, back pain, panties in a bunch, trying to avoid spoilers
Do read previews: Big smiles, knowing looks, and smooth underoos, spoiler-city

Don't read previews: Late to the discussions, figuring out things a week or two after everyone else
Do read previews: Catch the references, discuss the possibilities, no need to wait

Don't read previews: Wait until release date to know anything, no fun most days.
Do read previews: A preview here, a preview there, everyday is preview-possible!

Don't read previews: Bah, humbug!
Do read previews: Please, sir, may I have another?

[BugsySig]

I like to scan the previews. I get a solid taste for the issue while not feeling like I'm getting too much information. I have found this has made the desire to read the issue AND the enjoyment of reading it greater.

I read all the previews for the first few issues of each book (of course) but felt like it led to too quick of a read later.

[Elveen]

I don't read preview pages .......

But I do read the books early!

[FormerReader]

i don't even attempt to resist the previews anymore. If they are out there I'm reading them.

[hawkeyeps]

I prefer to savour the flavour on release day.

I used to read the previews but when 11 pages were coming out it made a really short read for release day, I've gone cold turkey since.

[Stringer]

It seems I don't have as much will power as most of you to resist reading the preview pages haha, I'll work on that. That said, I would definitely like it better if they did the unlettered previews more often than not.

[BugsySig]

I don't read preview pages .......

But I do read the books early!

you

[tetrisdork]

My stance is if it is a book I am getting, I tend to not read the previews, although that is broken from time-to-time (read the preview for this Wednesday's Wolverine & the X-Men). I still read the previews for Marvel books (including those that I get) mainly for the recap pages like in X-Factor or Deadpool. And, I download DC's sneak peek books that lack the guided view every week from Comixology.

[Paradigm38]

I try to avoid the "wording" and just glimpse some of the art. Gotta say, even if you took a looksie at previews for the last Bloodshot, the story still blew me away.

[myron]

I read em all

[Newton]

I'd pay extra not to have them personally.

[Brother Darque]

i just look at the artwork.

maybe read a little bit of it.

[llkeithll]

I don't read preview pages .......

But I do read the books early!

I don't read the previews either; I would however love to read the books early...

[chriskay99]

I prefer to savour the flavour on release day.

I used to read the previews but when 11 pages were coming out it made a really short read for release day, I've gone cold turkey since.

+1. I used to read them. When I finally got my hands on Shadowman #1 (the relaunch I was most looking forward to), it felt so short. I find it's better to wait to read them in the context of the actual issues, although I do like the idea behind the previews for cross promoting the books to readers.

[jenkinsMachine]

Im going to be completely honest i read shadowman #1 and 2 and the previews and now i read all other titles than shadowman due to funds and just all their othe story's are so much better

does anybody know if they are going to make another title soon? like rai? or maybe solar man of the atom?
i think all remakes of their old series are hits

[myron]

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does anybody know if they are going to make another title soon? like rai? or maybe solar man of the atom?
i think all remakes of their old series are hits

poke around the forums a bit and you will find the answers to these and many other questions you may have...


(yes, maybe, probably not)

[cavemold]

I mainly look at the art.

[myron]

I mainly look at the art.

but there is sooooo much more

[Donovan]

I found in the weeks or so leading up to Christmas, I was too busy to check the previews online. Now I find I'm anticipating the books more than I normally would have!

It's been a month since Christmas, and I haven't checked any more out.

[Baramos]

I tend to read and reread most comics I buy (unless they suck, which Valiant has not), so I've never thought about avoiding the previews. I will say I got a bit tired of seeing Gafti get tortured the third (fourth?) time I read it. Reading the Harbinger #0 preview multiple times was also tiresome.