The Diamond Retailers Summit before C2E2 has been a whirlwind so far. There have been many announcements, but these are my personal favorites so far.
Chicago – Diamond Retailers Summit
DC Entertainment Essential Graphic Novels & Chronology
For years, DC Comics fans have asked for a reading order for the top graphic novels to come out from the company. Many websites have tried to list their own chronologies, but we should accept DC’s addition as the “official” listing.
The DC Entertainment Essential Graphic Novels & Chronology will be a 128 pages listing the top 25 graphic novels of all time form the publisher and a reading order for those novels. Word on the street is that this publication will be free. This will become an essential publication for everyone’s collection.
Locke & Key: Alpha 1&2
The story of Locke & Key will not end with Locke & Key: Omega. After the finalization of Omega, IDW will give us two special double issues entitled Locke & Key: Alpha #1.
New and Old at IDW at Diamond Retailers Summit
A new Powerpuff Girls comic will be hitting stores in September. In October, IDW will be launching Samurai Jack. November will see the introduction of a new Ben 10 line.
I received confirmation on X-Files: Season 10 which will clear up some questions going around about the upcoming June title from IDW. Season 10 will take place after the last movie, not right after Season 9. As a huge “X-Files” fan, this was one of the important issues I wanted cleared up during the Diamond Retailers Summit.
“R.I.P.D.” at Diamond Retailers Summit
I was a little concerned about the “R.I.P.D.” movie. Dark Horse showed the trailer, and it was pretty damn awesome. I can see the trailer alone bumping the comic up at least a few notches on the Diamond industry statistics ratings.
Worst Experience at Diamond Retailers Summit
The ladies and gentlemen from Diamond have been awesome, but I found an area where the company can improve the Diamond Retailers Summit next year. Please, don’t serve powdered eggs for breakfast again.
