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CBEM 581, and the publication run, ends with this message . . . ComicList for the foreseeable future... TITLE EXPECTED RELEASE DATE DC COMICS Crisis Aftermath: The Battle for Bludhaven #6 7/19/2006 Teen Titans Go Vol. 4: Ready for Action TP 7/19/2006 Nightwing #122 7/26/2006 Wonder Woman #2 7/26/2006 All Star Batman and Robin Statue* 8/2/2006 Batman Chronicles Vol. 2 TP 8/2/2006 Lex Luthor 13" Deluxe Collector Figure 8/2/2006 Looney Tunes GC Series 2 Inner Case Asst. 8/2/2006 Looney Tunes GC Series 2 Master Case Asst. 8/2/2006 Secret Six #3 8/2/2006 SHAZAM! Deluxe Statue 8/2/2006 Superman #14 Mini-Statue 8/2/2006 Elric: Making of a Sorcerer #4 8/9/2006 Swamp Thing #29 (MR) 8/9/2006 Teen Titans #38* 8/9/2006 Wonder Woman #3 8/23/2006 IMAGE COMICS Bearers of the Blade Special 7/19/2006 MARVEL COMICS Captain America #20 7/26/2006 Marvel Spotlight: Robert Kirkman/Greg Land 7/26/2006 She-Hulk 2 #10 8/2/2006 Ultimate Fantastic Four #32 8/9/2006 Ultimate Fantastic Four 1 for 15 Suydam Var. #32 8/9/2006 Powers #20 (MR) 8/16/2006 TOYS Bome Vol 11: Jungle Emi 7/26/2006 SDCC-2006 Bome V7: Bunny Girl Repaint Fig 7/26/2006 Star Trek: Picard/Troi AF Asst. 8/2/2006 _________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- COMICS OBSCURA Mike Curtis shandafa@cyberback.com [COMICS OBSCURA are facts Mike Curtis has dug out during his 30 years of collecting Superman and writing about comics. His website for his comic imprint is www.shandafantasyarts.net ] THE BEST LAID PLANS BATMAN was becoming quite the popular comic book hero in 1939 but usually fought mediocre villains. A great hero calls for a great villain and writer BILL FINGER and artist JERRY ROBINSON came up with THE JOKER. The clown prince of crime was too good for one story, so two were written and illustrated for DETECTIVE COMICS, and then both were slated for Batman's own comic, BATMAN #1. The editors at DC read them just before printing, and hurriedly changed the ending of the second story. Originally the Joker was to have died from his self inflicted knife wound in his chest. _________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- [17] HYPE! & LINKS Section Various THIS WEEK'S LINKS These are the website URLS to the regular items that are usually here every week or two: World Wide Web Home Page http://members.aol.com/ComicBkNet Yahoo Group CBEM http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ComicBookNetworkEmag Trivia sponsors: Discount Comic Book Service http://www.dcbservice.com That's Entertainment http://www.thatse.com News: Diamond Comics http://www.diamondcomics.com Marvel http://www.Marvel.com DC Comics http://www.dccomics.com The PULSE http://www.comicon.com/pulse/ Comics Continuum http://www.comicscontinuum.com/ Newsarama http://www.Newsarama.com/ X-Fan http://x-mencomics.com/xfan/ The Comic Wire http://www.comicbookresources.com/ ICV2 http://www.ICV2.com The SCOOP! http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/ Alternative Comics http://www.indyworld.com/altcomics All The Rage http://www.SilverBulletComicBooks.com Lying in the Gutters http://www.comicbookresources.com/columns/ Columns: New Comics Releases http://www.comiclist.com X-Fan Reviews http://www.comixfan.com/xfan Paul Dale Roberts http://www.jazmaonline.com/ Richard Vasseur http://www.jazmaonline.com/ Michael Vance http://www.starland.com/sus Mark Allen Jonathan A. Gilbert http://www.twmgrafix.com Mike Curtis http://www.shandafantasyarts.net Martin Perez (MaGnUs) http://perdidoseneleter.tripod.com +++++ Bill Cole Enterprises, Inc. now has available the ALL NEW ComicBase Express High Performance, Low Price The world's #1 program for managing comic collections is now available at a price everyone can afford. Human Computing's new ComicBase Express offers everything the serious collector needs at a price that's sure to delight. It features a massive, built-in database of over 275,000 comics, complete with current pricing from Comics Buyer"s Guide. It also sports over 5,000 cover images; a year of free, downloadable price updates; and the sleek, easy-to-use interface that ComicBase is famous for. This new version offers all that's needed to manage a serious collection, just without some of the additional features and extras found in the Professional and Archive editions. "We realize that instead of a luxury performance sedan loaded with all the options, many folks just want a quick, reliable and affordable sport coupe that gets them where they want to go," said Pete Bickford, chief designer and engineer. "With ComicBase Express, we focused on the essentials, and created a world-class program at a price every collector in the world can afford." Overview of ComicBase Express(tm) Features ComicBase Express allows users to enter whole runs of comics with a single keystroke, using its huge, built-in database to automatically compute the collection's total value. It also prints insurance reports, price lists, price labels, and more. Users can also make use of ComicBase's barcode support to make entering their comics even easier. ComicBase Express is now available on CD-ROM for only $49.95. Click here to download the ComicBase(tm) Comparison Chart FREE SHIPPING within the Continental U.S.! For Windows 2000, and XP For more info on the new ComicBase Express Edition Click Here! Bill Cole Enterprises, Inc. PO Box 60, Randolph, MA 02368-0060 e-mail: sales@bcemylar.com Questions or Comments? Please call us at: Phone: 1-781-986-2653 or Fax us at: 1-781-986-2656 About Bill Cole Enterprises, Inc. http://r.vresp.com/?BillColeEnterprisesI/32cb2ac915/632859/66f673 5b6f/7a363d7 Our Business Hours are: 9 AM thru 1:00 PM Monday thru Friday EST. +++++ DIAMOND NEWS RELEASES July 5, 2006 Prepare for Profits with Previews Exclusives Each month, Diamond's Previews catalog offers a wealth of hot products available only in its pages, not to mention Shared Exclusives, the latest merchandise from Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles (DST) and much more - including these must-have offerings from Titan Publishing and Graphic-Sha! TITAN PUBLISHING Battlestar Galactica Magazine #7 (JUL063619H): In the latest issue of Battlestar Galactica Magazine, readers will get the news straight from the set as executive producer Ronald D. Moore outlines his vision for season three. Plus, a chat with Dean Stockwell as he reflects on Brother Cavil's faith, and a look into the mystery of whether Gaius Baltar will liberate New Caprica. Also available in a Newsstand Edition (JUL063618H). Buffy Magazine #27 (JUL063621H): The latest issue of Buffy Magazine is packed with exclusive interviews, including Anthony Stewart Head talking about his life, his new TV role and his singing career! Buffy Magazine also includes the latest news on the show and an exploration of the different dimensions of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe! Plus, Amy Acker and Clare Kramer talk about all things Buffy and Angel! Also available in a Newsstand Edition (JUL063620H). Lost: The Official Magazine #7 (JUL063634H): In this month's issue of Lost: The Official Magazine, secrets about season season three are revealed courtesy of the writers. Also inside are exclusive interviews with the cast and crew that reveal details about the storyline and a behind-the-scenes look of the popular television show gives fans a rare glimpse into the future of the series! Plus, Lost fans air their views! Also available in a Newsstand Edition (JUL063633H). GRAPHIC-SHA How To Draw Manga: Beginners 3-Book Set with Slipcase (JUL063802H): This set of three How to Draw Manga guidebooks from Graphic-Sha features the unabridged English language editions of How to Draw Manga: Getting Started, How to Draw Manga Volume 1, and How to Draw Anime & Game Characters Volume 1, all with full- color dust jackets and packaged in a slipcase! . How To Draw Manga: Macromedia FLASH Tech SC (JUL063803H): This 144-page, black-and-white book by Aki Ito and others shows fans the complete, start-to-finish techniques of the pioneering FLASH masters, including Nobayashi, Sanbaisoku, Yusa Mimori, Teru, Gaten Boya and Ten Asazuma. The book is stuffed with tips on everything from how to draw with FLASH, to how to make Bishoujo characters cuter. In addition, each section includes a gallery showcasing each artist's work. 2006 Retailer Summits Update Diamond, Alliance Announce Workshop Topics; First Wave of Sponsors, Exhibitors; Hotel Info; More! Diamond and Alliance Game Distributors are pleased to announce planned Retailer Workshop topics, the first wave of Sponsors & Exhibitors and hotel information for the 2006 Retailer Summits in Baltimore, MD (September 10-12, Baltimore Convention Center) and Ft. Wayne, IN (October 14-15, Grand Wayne Center)! RETAILER WORKSHOPS The Baltimore Summit's Retailing Workshops will be held on Monday, September 11, while the Ft. Wayne Summit's workshops will be held on Saturday, October 14. Each will offer insights from retailers, suppliers, and Diamond/Alliance staff members on a wide variety of topics of importance to specialty retailers. This year's Workshops include: Baltimore & Ft. Wayne . Getting the Word Out: Advertising, publicity, in- store promotions and the most efficient ways to communicate with your existing & potential customers, including email, newsletters, sales fliers, press releases & coupons - without blowing the budget. . Getting More Efficient About Inventory & Reorders: Tracking existing stock levels in your store and placing frequent, intelligent reorders. . Guerilla Marketing For the New-Age Retailer: It's all about making money! Hosted by Inkworks President Allan Caplan. . Creating/Improving Your Store Website: Advice on adding the right bells & whistles to your dot com domain. Baltimore Only . Pleasing Some of the People All of the Time: Customer service; or how to keep your customers happy and coming back. . Art of War: Tactics for dealing with competition - taking the high road to success! . Being Neighborly: How involvement in the local community benefits a retailer, from referrals to creating a buffer zone against legal hassles. Plus, how building relationships with local schools & libraries helps you sell product and exposes potential new customers. . Cleaning Up Your Act: Remodeling on a budget to create and maintain the right ambiance in your store through signage, music, lighting, displays and use of color. . Retailer Expansion Panel Discussion: What assistance can Diamond and its suppliers offer to retailers who want to open additional stores? (Please Note: This list is current as of press time but is subject to change.) SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS Sponsors and Exhibitors will participate in the Summits' Exhibit Hall, which gives retailers a chance to see new and upcoming merchandise, meet one-on-one with suppliers and receive promotional materials from those suppliers. Plus, most Gold and Silver Sponsors will be making informative presentations during the Summits' meal functions. "Each year, supplier sponsors and exhibitors play a key role in the success of the Retailer Summits, and 2006 is no exception," said Diamond Marketing Communications Manager Phyllis Opolko. "The scheduled lineup promises to give retailers an abundance of information about upcoming products that can make their stores more profitable. We thank those suppliers that have already come aboard for their support, and we look forward to welcoming even more as the Summits draw closer." Please Note: The roster of Sponsors and Exhibitors scheduled to attend the Summits is current as of press time, but will grow and may change as the Summits approach. To learn more about the Summits, or to register, visit http://summits.diamondcomics.com, and to see a list of sponsors and exhibitors, visit http://summits.diamondcomics.com/RSexhibit.htm. HOTEL INFORMATION Retailers planning to attend the 2006 Retailer Summits can make arrangements for their accommodations now with the following hotel information. Baltimore You can reserve your room for the Baltimore Summit at the Days Inn - Inner Harbor, convenient to the Baltimore Convention Center, where the Summit will be held. Diamond and Alliance have blocked rooms at the Days Inn at a group rate of $149.00 single/double occupancy per room per night plus tax. To make your reservation, call (410) 576-1000. It is very important that you identify yourself as an attendee of the Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit (Group Code: DCD) in order to obtain a room reservation under the special group rate. Please make your reservations early. The special group rate is good until August 20. When planning your visit, remember that the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center immediately before the Summits on Saturday, September 9 & Sunday, September 10. Publishers are welcome to exhibit and retailers will be admitted free of charge. Please Note: If you wish to extend your stay outside the dates of the Summit to attend the convention, you will need to book a separate reservation. Ft. Wayne Rooms can be booked for the Ft. Wayne Summit at the Ft. Wayne Hilton, directly adjacent to the Grand Wayne Center, where the Summit will be held. Diamond and Alliance have blocked rooms at the Hilton at a group rate of $92.00 single/double occupancy per room per night plus tax. To make your reservation, call (260) 420-1100. Additionally, reservations can be made online at www.hilton.com. It is very important that you identify yourself as an attendee of the Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit (Group Code: AGD) in order to obtain a room reservation under the special group rate. (Please Note: When registering online, be sure to enter the group code on the reservation screen.) Please make your reservations early. The special group rate is good until September 29. Diamond Sponsors 2006 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Continuing a long tradition of support for the industry's premier honors, Diamond will serve as a Principal Sponsor of the 2006 Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards (a.k.a. the Eisners), including the Will Eisner "Spirit of Comics" Retailer Award! Dubbed the "Oscars" of comics, and named after the late Will Eisner, the Eisners are awarded in over two dozen categories, including Best Continuing Series, Best Writer, Best Penciler/Inker and many more. Presented in conjunction with the Eisners, the "Spirits of Comics" Retailer Award honors specialty market retailers who go above and beyond to support the comics medium, both in their community and in the industry at large. This year's Eisners and "Spirit of Comics" Retailer Award will be presented on Friday, July 21 at Comic-Con International: San Diego. To learn more about the Eisners, visit http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_main.shtml, and visit http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_otherawards.shtml to read about the "Spirit of Comics" Retailer Award, including a complete list of past winners. Diamond Announces Improvements to Reorders Online's Item Search Function As a result of retailer suggestions, the Item Search function of Reorders Online features expanded, clearer options with regard to searching for In Stock product. This clarification concerns where product will be checked and sold from first, which will give retailers a better idea of how long it will take to get their order. In addition, retailers can now set these new options as default Reorders Online parameters. Previously, retailers were offered a choice between: . Search for: Only items with onhand quantity . Search for: Onhand quantity, Available Soon, Backorderable and Unavailable items With the improvement, retailers now have the following choices: . Search Only Memphis In-Stock Items . Search Only My Local Warehouse In-Stock Items . Search All In-Stock Items . Search All (Out of Stock, Backorderable, Available Soon) Further, Diamond has added a clarification to the top of Reorders Online's Item Search page with regard to Reships from the Memphis Distribution Center. Previously, the text at the top read: . Reship Memphis, Tennessee product through my local distribution center . Ship Memphis, Tennessee product directly to my store With the improvement, the text now reads: . Reship Memphis, Tennessee product through my local distribution center (sell Local location onhand product first) . Ship Memphis, Tennessee product directly to my store (sell Memphis onhand product first) To set these new options as your Reorders Online defaults, visit the Web Preferences page of Diamond Online's Retailer Services Area, then enter your applicable account number and click the "Submit" button. (Please Note: Retailers with only one account number need only click the "Submit" button.) You will then be redirected to the main Web Preferences page, the top of which displays the following Reorders Online Options: . Search Stock Options . Allow back orders? . Suppress thumbnail pictures in search? . Direct ship (uncheck to reship with regular weekly shipment)? . Show only parent items during search? . Review uploaded order before confirmation? . P/O Number required? With the exception of the first option, to make any of these your defaults simply click the box to the left of the applicable line. In the case of the first option, select your desired default from the pull-down menu. Retailers with further questions about this announcement should contact their Diamond Customer Service Representative. Diamond Lowers GST for Canadian Customers Beginning July 1 In response to retailer inquiries, Diamond has confirmed that Canadian customers will be charged a lower Goods & Services Tax (GST) beginning July 1, when the Canadian government officially reduces the GST from 7% to 6%. The rate change will automatically take effect on July 1, and will match the 6% tax stipulated by Canadian law. "We've received a lot of questions about the lower GST, and wanted to assure our Canadian customers that we're aware of the change, and that it will be reflected in our system effective July 1," said Diamond Customer Service Team Leader - Canada Donald Major. Retailers with further questions about this announcement should contact their Diamond Customer Service Representative. New Previews on Windows Patch Now Available for Download Users of Previews on Windows (POW) are advised that a new patch is now available for the program. Available at https://retailer.diamondcomics.com/main/pow.asp, and dubbed Version 1.01q (v.1.01q), the patch fixes a problem in earlier POW versions regarding Offered Again items. Previously, non-Star Code Offered Again items would not display in the top right-hand corner of the ordering screen, while Offered Again items with Star Codes would. (Please Note: Star Code items refer to products whose item codes begin with the letters "STAR.") Now, all Offered Again items will appear in the top right-hand corner of the ordering screen, making it easier than ever to differentiate those products. While not a mandatory patch, POW v.1.01q is recommended for any retailer who previously had difficulty determining which products were or were not Offered Again in a given month. Previews on Windows is Diamond Comic Distributors' next-generation program designed for retailers using the Windows operating system. With POW, you can place and track your orders, immediately upload orders to Diamond's online order fulfillment system, check in your receivings and much more. 1966 Greenspring Drive, Suite 300 Timonium, MD 21093 Phone (410) 560-7100 FAX: (410) 560-7148 . www.diamondcomics.com DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS, INC.- the world's largest distributor of English-language comic books and related merchandise - is based in Timonium, MD, with strategically located Distribution Centers servicing more than 4,000 specialty retailers worldwide. _________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- COMICS OBSCURA Mike Curtis shandafa@cyberback.com [COMICS OBSCURA are facts Mike Curtis has dug out during his 30 years of collecting Superman and writing about comics. His website for his comic imprint is www.shandafantasyarts.net ] THE BEST ENDING OF ALL It was once rare that television or comic book series knew that things were coming to an end, and had a closing episode to say goodbye to all the characters. The producers of THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN certainly did though, and the writers created a perfect and even sentimental ending to the beloved adventure show. In ALL THAT GLITTERS, Professor Pepperwinkle invents a machine that can manufacture gold, and some crooks try to hijack it. Jimmy gets conked on the head by a sandbag, and dreams a sequence where he and Lois take "Positive Kryptonite" pills and acquire powers like Superman. Eventually the Man of Steel saves the day and the cast assembles in Perry's office for the close. Jimmy remembers his dream and says "Gosh, Mister Kent. You'll never know how wonderful it is to be like Superman!" Reeves sighs and says "No Jimmy, I guess I never will." --------------- Goodbye to all the readers of CBEM. Mike "Where I come from there are men who do nothing all day but good deeds. They are called good deed doers." -Wizard of Oz _________________________________________________________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------- - End of our last Issue .. GIVE A KID A COMIC TODAY! If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked, and dry cleaners depressed? Th..th..th..th..th..th..that's all folks! ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Check out the new improvements in Yahoo! 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