Several non-comic readers asked me how to get a copy of Indie Comics Horror #2. So if you have no idea why a Diamond distributor is selling comics, read closely and all will be made clear.
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
Background on the Comics Market
First a bit of background. If you don't care and just want to know how to order, skip this.
There are two kinds of markets for comics: newstand and the direct market. The Newstand market is exactly what you think it is, those now nonexistent spinner racks in drug stores and more recently the magazine racks in Supermarkets, Books A Million and Barnes and Noble. Indie Comics Horror is not in this market. Instead, it will be released in the Direct or specialty market. The means that it will be only sold in comic shops and through mail order comic companies. With very nearly nonexistent exceptions, these shops receive their books from a company called Diamond Distributors. They don't sell diamond, they sell comics. Each month they put a book called Previews, which which contains new comics that can be ordered by comic shops (usually books come out 2 months after being in Previews. The book is divided with the big companies (Dark Horse, DC, IDW, and Image) are in the front, Marvel gets its own seperate book (I hope to explain why my new non-fiction book), and everyone else is in the back. As a practical matter, most shops don't ever order from the back of the book unless there is demand. Indie Comic Horror #2 is in the back of the book. Each book has an order code:
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
There are two things about Previews that. always amaze my non-comic friends and annoy my comic friends: 1) it is nearly impossible for a new creator/independant company to get in this book; and 2) Comic Fans are forced pay $4.50 a month to buy a catalogue so that they can spend money to buy books (there is no free digital version). But, despite these 2 things 1) creators (like me) keep setting themselves up for rejection; and 2) comic fan (like me) keep paying for a catalogue.
Is Diamond a monopoly? Most likely
Is Diamond evil? Probably.
Is Diamond the only game in town? Absolutely
There are two kinds of markets for comics: newstand and the direct market. The Newstand market is exactly what you think it is, those now nonexistent spinner racks in drug stores and more recently the magazine racks in Supermarkets, Books A Million and Barnes and Noble. Indie Comics Horror is not in this market. Instead, it will be released in the Direct or specialty market. The means that it will be only sold in comic shops and through mail order comic companies. With very nearly nonexistent exceptions, these shops receive their books from a company called Diamond Distributors. They don't sell diamond, they sell comics. Each month they put a book called Previews, which which contains new comics that can be ordered by comic shops (usually books come out 2 months after being in Previews. The book is divided with the big companies (Dark Horse, DC, IDW, and Image) are in the front, Marvel gets its own seperate book (I hope to explain why my new non-fiction book), and everyone else is in the back. As a practical matter, most shops don't ever order from the back of the book unless there is demand. Indie Comic Horror #2 is in the back of the book. Each book has an order code:
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
There are two things about Previews that. always amaze my non-comic friends and annoy my comic friends: 1) it is nearly impossible for a new creator/independant company to get in this book; and 2) Comic Fans are forced pay $4.50 a month to buy a catalogue so that they can spend money to buy books (there is no free digital version). But, despite these 2 things 1) creators (like me) keep setting themselves up for rejection; and 2) comic fan (like me) keep paying for a catalogue.
Is Diamond a monopoly? Most likely
Is Diamond evil? Probably.
Is Diamond the only game in town? Absolutely
Joe, I don't Care About the Why, Just Tell Me How To Order Indie Horror Comics #2
Because 1) Indie Horror Comics #2 is only available from Comic Shops and is in the back of the Previews Catologue, and 2) Comic Shops only really order their books from the front Previews, you will need to special order the book.
This is done by going to your local comic shop (or an online seller) and telling them that you want Indie Horror Comics Magazine #2. Even better is if you give them the order code.
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
Hopefully, the kind person at the shop will place the order and then notify you when the book comes in (probably in June).
It's that simple.
This is done by going to your local comic shop (or an online seller) and telling them that you want Indie Horror Comics Magazine #2. Even better is if you give them the order code.
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
Hopefully, the kind person at the shop will place the order and then notify you when the book comes in (probably in June).
It's that simple.
A STEP BY STEP GUIDE
If you still don't get it (or if you came here first, you are pretty smart). Here is a step by step guide.
STEP ONE--FIND A SHOP
Let's say, hypothetically, you live in Washington, DC. In order to get a copy you would need to go to a local comic shop such as:
Fantom Comic on the second floor of Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
(202) 241-6498
Atertime Comics in Old Town Alexandria
1304 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-5030
Laughing Ogre in Fairfax
10647 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 250-6479 http://www.laughingogrecomics.com
Game On Comics!
310 Dominion Rd NE Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 242-3838
Or you can go to any one of a number of online sellers (which may have discounts).
Here are two I use.
http://www.dcbservice.com/
http://www.midtowncomics.com/
Fantom Comic on the second floor of Union Station
50 Massachusetts Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
(202) 241-6498
Atertime Comics in Old Town Alexandria
1304 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-5030
Laughing Ogre in Fairfax
10647 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
(703) 250-6479 http://www.laughingogrecomics.com
Game On Comics!
310 Dominion Rd NE Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 242-3838
Or you can go to any one of a number of online sellers (which may have discounts).
Here are two I use.
http://www.dcbservice.com/
http://www.midtowncomics.com/
STEP TWO--ORDER THE BOOK
Tell them you want to pre-order Indie Comics Magazine #2. You can search for the book in an online shop, or ask the staff at your local shop to help you. To help the shop, you should give them the Previews Diamond Order Number.
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
If they have a Previews Catalogue, the book appears on page 240 of the April edition.
Alternatively, you can just print this and show it to them.
THE ORDER CODE FOR INDIE HORROR COMICS IS: APR130754
ORDERS ARE DUE BY APRIL 21.
If they have a Previews Catalogue, the book appears on page 240 of the April edition.
Alternatively, you can just print this and show it to them.
STEP THREE--PICK UP THE BOOK
If you ordered it online, the book should automatically be shipped to you. If you ordered from a shop, they should notify you when they come in, or you should start to call them if you haven't heard back by June.
STEP FOUR--READ THE BOOK
Now you have a copy of Indie Horror Comcis #2 (hopefully the shop saw your interest as a sign it should order multiple copies.) Read, enjoy, and if bring it to me, I'll sign it. If you like it
Tell the world.
Tell the world.
About the Indie Horror Comic #2
Indie Comics Horror #2, 64 pages of the best horror from today's independent comic book creators, is available ONLY through pre-order in April 2013's Previews comic book order catalog, at your local or online comic book shop.
9 complete thrillers in this issue! Joe Sergi unmasks a stalker, Paul Bradford defends against marauders, and Dan Rivera meets a fiendish clown. Tease Fabian Rangel, Jr.'s "Stinky" at your peril. Then, Scott Schmidt battles undead gunmen, Anthony Cacioppo visits Transylvania, Glenn Møane introduces "The Drain," and Terry Cronin plunges us into a sinkhole. Monstrous Andy Bennett cover!
Aazurn Publishing has been redefining heroes since 2006. Aazurn books are produced and edited by Gary Scott Beatty. Find out more at http://indiecomicsmagazine.com/
9 complete thrillers in this issue! Joe Sergi unmasks a stalker, Paul Bradford defends against marauders, and Dan Rivera meets a fiendish clown. Tease Fabian Rangel, Jr.'s "Stinky" at your peril. Then, Scott Schmidt battles undead gunmen, Anthony Cacioppo visits Transylvania, Glenn Møane introduces "The Drain," and Terry Cronin plunges us into a sinkhole. Monstrous Andy Bennett cover!
Aazurn Publishing has been redefining heroes since 2006. Aazurn books are produced and edited by Gary Scott Beatty. Find out more at http://indiecomicsmagazine.com/
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