What I've posted above is the cover for the 2nd print of issue #1. It will be a wrap-around cover. Pretty sweet! I'm excited. The book is doing well and everyone seems to like it. It sold out really fast. I think if you look through my posts you can see that I've been pretty uncertain about it. I mean, I thought it was cool but I wasn't sure if everyone ells would like it. I was fully preparing myself for it to totally bomb and to take a beating from reviewers and fans. Part of me is still waiting for the other shoe to drop. There's still issue 2 and 3 and so on. People could turn on me at any moment. But as things are right now, I actually feel good about myself.
Here's the marvel announcement of it selling out-
Marvel is pleased to announce that S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level) and will return with S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Second Printing Variant! Eisner Award nominee Jonathan Hickman teams with red-hot artist Dustin Weaver on the book that peeks behind the curtain and unveils secrets of the Marvel Universe! With the craziest inventions from history’s greatest minds, S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Second Printing Variant features jaw dropping interior art from Dustin Weaver on a new cover!
Critics are raving about S.H.I.E.L.D.!
“This is a top-notch debut, and I wish all superhero comics were this good. Highly recommended.”
-Greg McElhatton, ComicBookResources.com
“With gorgeous art and near-lyrical writing that cuts to the secret heart of the Marvel Universe, this is an opening issue that really does deserve all the hype.”
-The Best Shots Team, Newsarama.com
“…after only one issue I'm already comfortable calling S.H.I.E.L.D. the boldest, most creative and exciting Marvel comic on the stands.” – Dan Phillips, IGN.com
I'm going to keep doing my best and this is just the beginning.
Thanks!
I might buy the second printing just to get that wraparound cover!
ReplyDeletetotally. I went to the shop early thursday to get it and it was quite firmly sold out.
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, I NEVER had any doubts that S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 would sell. It certainly helped to pitch it to people too. Yes, it's sold out here in the Philippines.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about asking for sympathy. My goodness, you have a baby, a family. It's only natural that you'll be worried about all that financial stuff.
Marvel posted previews of #2. If Night Machine creeped me out, even more so that bearded guy with the heiroglyphic tattoos on his arms. *shudder*
I'll always be here supporting you! *waves*
Original Art for sale?
ReplyDeleteLOVED sheild!! was wondering if any of the pages would be available for purchase?
thanks!
Congrats! Convict rats!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of us are wondering if any of the pages from this series will be for sale anytime soon.
ReplyDeleteAnd, hey, speaking of the artwork, I was able to snag a copy of the b&w variant issue - killer cover of Da Vinci in his workshop - and lemme tell ya, the b&w only enhances the mad detail you put into this issue.
Well done, man. Can't wait to see what's next.