Monstress by Liu and Takeda - Image Comics 0

[JaySlim]

I know they "usually" don't take off for production defects like bindery tears, but b/c this book is so large perhaps the tears are larger than normal and are dinged?

 

Just a guess.

 

When I bought #1, all the copies on the shelves had spine stress, mainly in the center of the spine. I just grabbed the one with least stress. Those who were able to get 9.8's were pretty lucky and will be able to command a good price from picky collectors.

[fastballspecial]

Yeah same problem at my LCS.

 

Id like to hear from individuals who ordered it online. Did they see the same type of defects?

 

[HighRadArt]

Read issue 5 today. Well done issue. I like the fact I have read it more then once to get the entire story.

 

The last two pages are a nice plus too with an explanation of the types of races on the planet.

 

My local shop has picked up its order as well because usually I get the last copy and there were at least 8 or 9 still there.

 

Is it just me or does this book take a while to get published? Hopefully, my LCS still has a couple when I finally make it there.

[RidersRohan]

Yeah same problem at my LCS.

 

Id like to hear from individuals who ordered it online. Did they see the same type of defects?

 

I ordered one copy online from eBay. It had the same type of defects. I have four copies of #1. The one 9.8 candidate is hand picked from my LCS.

[fastballspecial]

Anyone get any from DCBS? or Midtown?

 

Took my issue 2 out yesterday and the entire 2 inch section was sliced off the back when the put the board back in the bag.

 

 

Edited April 16, 2016 by Fastballspecial

[jcjames]

 

My one and only:

 

 

 

 

Is that what you're typically seeing?

 

 

 

[fastballspecial]

Yours is better then what I saw at LCS. Its just a tough book due to production.

 

[Astoria]

I sent two in that were similar to that ....they are coming back 9.8

Edited April 16, 2016 by Astoria

[HighRadArt]

I sent two in that were similar to that ....they are coming back 9.8

 

[fastballspecial]

Eisner Nomination

 

 

Basically for newer board members it means its a good read. I am sure several are completely unaware what an Eisner is.

 

Edited April 25, 2016 by Fastballspecial

[Astoria]

Sure we do....... its this

 

[HighRadArt]

Eisner Nomination

 

 

Basically for newer board members it means its a good read. I am sure several are completely unaware what an Eisner is.

 

Best new series and best writer. The art is really good as well but thats some tuff competition.

[jcjames]

Sure we do....... its this

 

 

[Vorpal]

#6 shipping this week

[aerischan]

BookScan Top 750 now out.

http://www.comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-257-looking-at-bookscan-2016-more-than-10-million-sold/

http://www.comicsbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bookscan-16-Top-750_sheet.htm

Congratulations to Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda (TAKEDA Sana?). Monstress Volume 1 is Image's 10th best selling book on BookScan. Particularly impressive given #s 1-9 are all either The Walking Dead or Saga and #11 is Paper Girls Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan.

Together with Comichron numbers, that's 50K Volume 1s sold. Granted, Paper Girls v01 wins the combined number at ~56-57K.

[fastballspecial]

It is a visually stunning book. I think people will rave about this book for years to come as they stumble across a trade. I traditionally don't like this type of anime flavored book, but you can't help but appreciate the talent in this book.

 

[Comic_Diva]

I absolutely love this book! As fastball pointed out, it really is visually stunning. The story is superb as well with a rich array of characters and an engrossing plot. I look forward to each issue.

[aerischan]

Monstress, Volume 1: Awakening was nominated for Best Graphic Story and Sana Takeda was nominated for Best Professional Artist for the 2017 Hugo Awards. 

http://www.comicsbeat.com/hugo-award-nominees-announced-black-panther-monstress-bkv-among-comics-noms/

[fastballspecial]

Well deserved. This book will have resale for years especially in trades.

[aerischan]

10 hours ago, fastballspecial said:

Well deserved. This book will have resale for years especially in trades.

Since its release, Monstress Volume 1 has placed in the Top 20 of both Bookscan and Diamond GN charts almost every month.

Edited April 8, 2017 by aerischan