Looks like some on-line retailers are already selling out of next weeks books.
The Clayface, Flash Rogues, Scarecrow, Black Hand, Dial E, Eclipso, Shadow Thief, and Deathstroke covers are all gone.
But you can still pre-order the following covers to ensure you have them:
Batman #23.3 Penguin 3d
Batman and Robin #23.3 Ras Al-gul 3d
Action Comics 23.3 Lex Luthor 3d
Superman 23.3 Hel 3d
Swamp Thing 23.1 Arcane 3d
again, they will not last long.
Thanks for the list. I made up my mind…
Going to complete 2 sets of the villian books with multiples of hot books.
1) You notice a spike increase of the first week of villian covers with the success of the 2nd week?
2) Any idea how much a complete set will go for ebay?
3) February 2nd prints – Are all 54 books being released at the same time or are they going to do a 4 week release again of 2nd prints? I figure all at once, but raise the question anyway.
Happy Huntin’
I think they are going to be released as a box set.
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I figure as a set you are looking at $300-$400 and I say this because usually sets sell for cheaper than individuals as you are getting the desirable covers with the less desirable ones.
Yes I have noticed a spike in some of the week one covers, mostly because the secondary market is the only place you can get them. Stores are sold out.
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Stores aren’t sold out. They are just selling them online. To get more paper.
I went to one of my shops that go to, they said that they were sold out.
But when I go to there store on Ebay, they have a shit load for two times the price.
I can dig it. They getting they paper.
These shops think that I don’t know they Ebay Screen names,lol. You can’t from me. HaHa
Anyways, I’m doing good so far with sales of these Bad Boys.
A lot of shops are sold out. Some have copies, some do not.
Distribution level vice LCBS. But yes…a well stocked store can still have an abundance of a book in-store and on-line that is considered “sold out”.
Sold out of a Product “Means that no more are Available”.
So when your LCBS says that to an individual then says “Go online”.
I will not Post none of the shops names, Not my style.
And I know for a fact that the store has in stock.
like I said before make that paper I’m never hating.
I Just let the heads know that walk in to a shop.
I say hey, “They do have plenty in stock, check out their screen name on EBay.
And ask the shop why won’t you sell me one”.
It’s messes up their Swag real bad.
I’m not the Slime here. You are.
I’m just speaking my mind here.
Thank you guys.
I am sorry, but I have been to a bunch of shops that are sold out and not selling online. You may live around shops who got bigger allocations, or are only selling the covers online for more profit. I am sorry you are having the experience with some local retailers. However, the fact remains, the books are sold out through Diamond Comics Distributors. I do not think that makes me slime for disagreeing with you, just stating facts and opinions.
I never called you slime @comicflipper, Pardon me if I gave you that impression.
Sold out in Diamond,yes. But not in Shops.
My Friend for many years has had his shop for 20 years years now.
So I know the ins and the outs of this.
That is why I get my books from him.
I don
t live in the same town as his shop, so from time to time I visit the shops in my town.
And these dudes are slime.
Thank you guysw.
I can say with 100% certainty that many shops in the Baltimore metro area are sold out. Not selling online.
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+1 @ Comicflipper.
Yeah I have to agree that most shops are sold out and the production of these books was VERY limited. i think by week 4 we’re looking at even less on the shelf. It appears that week 1 had quite a bit, week 2 a little less so if the pattern proceeds, next week will be getting more rare and so on. Hopefully everyone here gets what they want, just make sure to hold on to a few for the Christmas shoppers in late to early December. Ive always had alot of success with Xmas rush on ebay.
I dont believe the print runs were small on any of these books. I am 95% sure the print runs will be exactly the same as the regular print of last months issue of the same titles. Titles that always sell high will have high count this time. But yes Diamond is sold out and most stores are sold out as well. Some retailers will keep hot comics to sell online but I am quite sure that is less than 5% of comic shops that bother to do that. Most stores just want to sell out and keep their loyal buyers happy.
@Hoknes, so you’re saying you think no allocation occurred and the 3D print runs have a normal print run, 25,000? Oh, I hope not. If that’s the case, these things will cool off quickly. From what I see here, the stacks were a lot smaller than than what comes each week (or so it seems). What makes you think that?
Well its the allocation of the books thats making them so much harder to find. It has nothing to do with print run, but im still seeing less of these covers on the shelf and my LCBS does not sell online. I am first in the store every Wednesday and saw less this week than i saw last week.
The final week of villains month is going to be HUGE. Can’t wait for that week, Good stuff!!
There were definitely allocations because most stores ordered way more than they normally order of those titles and DC was not upping anyones order on these. Some titles were shorted because DC based their print run #’s on different titles than the ones actually on the cover (Dial H). There is no reason that DC would have under printed any based on normal numbers. Surely making the money is priority to them. If they did that then they were creating hype on purpose and it would have had nothing to do with how many they “could” physically print. Its a shame we have to wait a month to find out what the print runs were. Why some stores say they were shorted more than others doesnt seem to make any sense. There has to be a pattern and reasoning to the allocation numbers for each store.
Why dont we all start placing bets right here on what issues had the highest and lowest print runs? I believe Batman 23.1 Joker has to be the most common as it is DC’s #1 best selling title which last month sold 128,000. I can’t see its possible or likely that DC for any reason would have printed less than 128,000 of 23.1 Why would they print less? Gimmick sales always drive up orders therefore I wouldn’t be surprised to see the print run was actually 150,000. These 3D covers cannot be rare books – that’s my opinion and I look forward to hearing from you.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10797_3-57601217-235/3d-is-evil-for-septembers-dc-comics/
This articles mentions that DC printed more comics for September than usual and there are 2.5 million 3D covers divided by 52 covers should be 48,000 each on average. That sounds about right with the average print run of a DC comic. Dial H regularly only sells 11,000 a copies a month which is why that one would be so rare. Green Arrow usually sells 25,000 a month. Wonder Woman 34,000. The Flash 38,000, Earth 2 40,000, Superman 42,000, Action Comics 42,000, Batman Dark Knight 45,000, Green Lantern 59,000.
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Ok, so what you’re saying is the print run on these books is beyond high….thats understandable, but what does any of that have to do with them selling out? Only thing i can think of is that you’re trying to say that anyone who thinks these books are rare doesn’t know what they’re talking about….kinda rude! We all know you deal with smaller print runs and thats why you didn’t get these books in your store, but dont knock anyone for SPECULATING on print run. That’s just weird because nobody knows the print run, its all speculation. Please just have fun with these covers and hope for the best thats all we can do. They do sell out, two weeks in a row at that 100,000 or 1000 either way they’re not in the store…bottom line.
I was just trying to make it clear to ComicLord and those who think these are valuable based on rarity. Many people and articles have reported that there were allocations and people assumed that was cause they didn’t print enough and that they were rare. They are not rare. I was just explaining that point. Are they valuable yes definitely. Because more people want them than the number printed. Supply and demand ! But I agree with you totally and I definitely was not trying to be rude. I’m only commenting to be helpful.
Sometimes a high print run book still sells out and goes up in value (Amazing Spiderman #700) I just wanted to warn those that think they are rare and that is the only reason why they should go speculate on them.
I totally agree with you about the 3D covers and I really do appreciate your opinion, I have made money based on your speculations So your opinion continues to remain valuable. ASM 700 is a great point. this is just the current trend at the moment and everyone has an opinion, but to all who read these posts just remember that this is just a trend, dont expect anything more than a few bucks, HOKNES is right, these books are not rare just alot of buyers which makes it seem like you’re striking gold. just buy and sell quickly for maximum profits.
There is definitely a difference here between rareness and hotness. I think that is what Hoknes is talking about. These books are not rare, but are selling out because they are hot. More people are buying the titles than normally would. Increased demand with the same supply leads to shortage and increased price on the secondary market. Think of it this way. A book with ten thousand copies printed can be allocated especially if the total orders comes in at twenty thousand. Not all stores will get what they ordered. Same thing can happen at 50,000 or 100,000. As long as the orders come in higher than that printed, the books can be allocated.
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I also want to add @Hoknes, thanks for your opinions and speculation data. This may not necessarily be the news that some of us want to hear, but it is news – and I appreciate that.
My 2 cents – Dial H may be a hidden winner, because I thought the book was due for cancellation with a low print. This is one that I pre-ordered and prepared for.
I plan to make some sales this weekend and have enough in my stash to sell later if things heat up again. It would also be nice to own a full set for personal collection. Right now, things are on fire so [profit now] is better than [no profit] later.
Good stuff people.
I have sold out of almost every copy I have gotten in. I plan to rebuy later when the prices cool to fill in my run of certain titles.
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(UPDATE)
Something to think about – Harley is now going for $30.00 with no signs of slowing down.
Week 1 run is increasing as well. I think we got about 2 more weeks of wiggle room before prices level off and start cooling. I’d like to think that week 1 will peak during week 4, but I’m skeptical. One of the challenging parts of speculation is knowing when to sell. I definitely feel good not selling too quickly, but there have also been times I waited too long. Good stuff.
Agreed. I want to move product but not so that I am leaving money in the table. That’s crazy about the Harley Book going for $30. She is a popular character though.
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My LCBS (Forbidern Planet UK) held books back and sporadically put them out when shelves were dry. A limit of one title per customer.
Any heads up on week 3 books to aim for?