Preliminary September Previews Fun

Had a little time on my hands today and the online order forms were already out, so even though it's not as useful now as with a real copy of Previews (not much point in evaluating unknown series by title alone), it already gives me the impression that the summer break is over and September (or November/December) will be quite an expensive month.


Dark Horse

First up are the first two of DH's Harlequin manga line. It's certainly something new and intriguing, but I really need more information about these before I order, especiall since I'm (pretty obviously) not part of the target demographic. That won't be too hard though, since I can't preorder them through Diamond anyways (they're not allowed to ship them outside the US). I have to get them from amazon.de after they come out.

SEP05 0013 HARLEQUIN PINK A GIRL IN A MILLION TP (C: 3 & 4) SRP: $9.95
SEP05 0014 HARLEQUIN VIOLET RESPONSE TP (MR) (C: 3 & 4) SRP: $9.95

Oh My Goddess volume 22, the third one in right-to-left format. I want to sample the new format with volume 1 before I decide if I really need to ditch my German volumes and replace them at this excrutiatingly slow pace (the German and French editions of OMG are both still mirrored LTR).

SEP05 0019 OH MY GODDESS VOL 22 RTL TP (C: 3 & 4) SRP: $10.95

Usagi does not need to be explained.

SEP05 0023 USAGI YOJIMBO #89 SRP: $2.99

I haven't read Penny Arcade in years. I really have to sample it again - and find out what part of the storyline will be in here. Something's puzzling me, by the way. This is listed at the Dark Horse site as scheduled for 2006-01-25. Did they solicit it one month early?

SEP05 0024 PENNY ARCADE VOL 1 ATTACK OF THE BACON ROBOTS TP (C: 4) SRP: $12.95

This has already been discussed elsewhere. It's a sub-optimal presentation of an interesting concept, but judging from some of the names that have been dropped I'll want to order it anyways.

SEP05 0027 SEXY CHIX TP (C: 4) SRP: $12.95


DC Comics / CMX

I started that series solely because of Middleton (and because it's short... less chance of an NYX-like muck-up). I think I don't even know what it's about, yet... ^^;

SEP05 0224 SHAZAM SUPERMAN FIRST THUNDER #3 (Of 4) SRP: $3.50

The first two volumes were quite well done, so I'm staying with the series (reminds me to order volume 3 and 4 soon).

SEP05 0285 MUSASHI #9 VOL 5 (C: 3) SRP: $9.99


Image

What the hell is that?

SEP05 1669 SPAWN MANGA VOL 1 TP SRP: $9.99

What shall I say... I like Kurtz' humor.

SEP05 1701 PVP #21 SRP: $2.99

When will Cho finally get around to publishing Liberty Meadows again? The last solicited issue is - what - half a year lat now. Shanna is finished now (and I'd prefer more LM to Zombie King).


Marvel

Yes, I'm only buying this series, for Wieringo. Crossovers are a red flag to me. I refuse to buy those other titles. That's what scans are for, if they can't write self-contained series. Sue me.

SEP05 1906 FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #2 SRP: $2.99

The first mini was a nice read. I hope the second will only get better.

SEP05 1968 X-MEN AND POWER PACK #2 (Of 4) SRP: $2.99


A.D. Vision

What's up with those lamers. Still no new Those Who Hunt Elves or Louie the Rune Soldier. The only reason I'm not totally pissed at them is that they're giving me so much Yotsuba&!.


Alias Enterprises

I still haven't read the last part of the Image mini, but I'll stay with the series. Wouldn't consider it all-ages, though, as it has been called elsewhere.

SEP05 2680 LULLABY #3 SRP: $2.99


Amaze Ink / SLG

I so want this. But why does it have to be 20 bucks?

SEP05 2703 RANKLECHICK AND HIS THREE LEGGED CAT SC SRP: $19.95


Antarctic Press

Gold Digger is like Usagi, a classic. (Don't lynch me.)

SEP05 2723 GOLD DIGGER #69 SRP: $2.99

If I hadn't seen a preview in another AP-comic I'd never have known that apparently Rod Espinosa is doing the art here. The cover I've seen certainly doesn't look like it.

SEP05 2724 METADOCS TYPE A #1

Isn't the first new Dunn-issue already a bit late? I hope he does it right this time around. Wasn't all that impressed by Heaven Sent or Quagmire USA.

SEP05 2727 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #133 SRP: $2.99
SEP05 2729 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK 2005 SRP: $4.99


Devils Due Pub.

Yes, I'm a sucker for early Salvatore. And since you can't read the man himself anymore (another victim of the brain-eater), I'll gladly take this.

SEP05 2893 FORGOTTEN REALMS DARK ELF EXILE SEELEY CVR A #2 (Of 3) SRP: $4.95


Girl Twirl Comics

Another regular.

SEP05 2964 JANES WORLD #22 SRP: $4.95


HK Comics

Final volume, it appears.

SEP05 2970 CROUCHING TIGER HIDDEN DRAGON VOL 12 GN (OF 12) (MR) SRP: $13.95


Museworks

Oooh. New Sinfest collection. And just when the month is already overfull.

SEP05 3029 SINFEST VOL 3 DANCE OF THE GODS TP (MR) SRP: $17.95


Oni Press

I think this might just be the most interesting newcomer this month.

SEP05 3053 OFF ROAD GN SRP: $11.95

The first volume was nicely done. I'll be waiting for this.

SEP05 3054 NORTHWEST PASSAGE #2 (MR) SRP: $8.95


Speakeasy Comics

SEP05 3088 GRIMOIRE #7 SRP: $2.99
SEP05 3096 SPELLGAME #3 SRP: $2.99

I hope they really pick up late Kandora's Jade Fire soon.


Tokyopop

It's gotten quite rare for me to order a TP-manga. But this vampire action/romance/comedy is just too good to pass over.

SEP05 3110 TSUKUYOMI MOON PHASE VOL 1 GN (OF 8) SRP: $9.99


Viz Media

Wacky premise, wonderful execution. Guy wakes up one day and has a minature girl instead of his right hand.

SEP05 3260 MIDORIS DAYS VOL 3 GN (C: 3) SRP: $9.99

I think the series will be over with vol. 16.

SEP05 3261 TUXEDO GIN VOL 15 TP (C: 3) SRP: $9.99

I only heard good things about this Shojo Beat title.

SEP05 3278 CRIMSON HERO VOL 1 TP (C: 3) SRP: $8.99

Category "if I had money to spare".

SEP05 3266 STEAMBOY NOVEL VOL 1 (C: 3) SRP: $17.99