Lurker89 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Character, from what I have seen so far, just seems forced and wholly unnecessary. https://www.bleedingcool.com/2020/02/07/dc-spills-the-beans-on-new-batman-villain-punchline-ahead-of-joker-war/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readcomix Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Lemme guess...it turns out to be his daughter with Lady Shiva... I still can't believe DC has owned the Charlton properties all these years now and hasn't made the old Blue Beetle villains the Madmen into Joker henchmen. They'd be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 "What do you want your villain name to be?" "Punchline!" "..." "...Seriously...?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I've seen a lot of online commenters freaking out over Punchline for some reason. Given the amount of press and heads up that's been given, there is no way stores and dealers won't be flooded with extra copies. Might be a $15-20 book for a couple weeks. Watch I'm wrong and she's bigger than Harley. The Artgerm variant for 94 out in May is kind of cool, but it's not on the first appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker89 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Rhymenoceros said: I've seen a lot of online commenters freaking out over Punchline for some reason. Given the amount of press and heads up that's been given, there is no way stores and dealers won't be flooded with extra copies. Might be a $15-20 book for a couple weeks. Watch I'm wrong and she's bigger than Harley. The Artgerm variant for 94 out in May is kind of cool, but it's not on the first appearance. I take it we are talking Freaking out in a good way. Unlike myself. Might be a good flip book for a little while. I don't see her catching on but I'm probably wrong par usual. Looks like "Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3" is the FA Here I go buying a book I find to be off-putting to begin with.... "Eww I hate this.... I'll take five plz" Edited February 14, 2020 by Lurker89 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker89 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 Nevermind Midtowns already out of stock I'm not putting in actual work for this drek. Mercury Man and Beige 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Lurker89 said: Nevermind Midtowns already out of stock I'm not putting in actual work for this drek. just checked ebay.. yep $20-25 right now. That's what I get for not preordering when I had the chance ha Really though I never looked at it too seriously Edited February 14, 2020 by Rhymenoceros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker89 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 1 minute ago, Rhymenoceros said: just checked ebay.. yep $20-25 right now. That's what I get for not preordering when I had the chance ha Really though I never looked at it too seriously Yeah.... I mean I started a thread about how much I already hate the character..... Looks like we missed the boat ..... But it's a plague ship I'll gladly miss. Feel free to Necro this thread in a couple years when the book is $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tec-Tac-Toe Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, Lurker89 said: I take it we are talking Freaking out in a good way. Unlike myself. Might be a good flip book for a little while. I don't see her catching on but I'm probably wrong par usual. Looks like "Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3" is the FA Here I go buying a book I find to be off-putting to begin with.... "Eww I hate this.... I'll take five plz" Apparently, Batman 89 is the First Appearance with Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen 3 being the First Full Appearance (as such things are designated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhymenoceros Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Just now, Lurker89 said: Yeah.... I mean I started a thread about how much I already hate the character..... Looks like we missed the boat ..... But it's a plague ship I'll gladly miss. Feel free to Necro this thread in a couple years when the book is $500 Oh i completely agree. You just never know whether it's this week's flash in the pan or if a new character will catch on long term. The amount of press ahead of the release had me doubting it. It'll be interesting to see long term what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an99 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I'll admit, I thought the whole "Punchline" thing was ridiculous, but Batman 89 seems to be selling well. Could be flash in the pan or could catch on long term; I think the former. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an99 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Oh, and how is it that Batman 89 going to a second print if the first print hasn't even been shipped yet? Can't DC just print more copies? Is it a cash grab to get people to buy the second print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker89 Posted February 14, 2020 Author Share Posted February 14, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, an99 said: Oh, and how is it that Batman 89 going to a second print if the first print hasn't even been shipped yet? Can't DC just print more copies? Is it a cash grab to get people to buy the second print? It's a good way to artificially increase the value of the first print.... Making sure it has a low print run thus manufacturing scarcity. Edited February 14, 2020 by Lurker89 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ-4 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 and sell another copy of the same book to all the folks that need to own every version (built in demand) . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbukiLord Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 I really like the Artgerm cover, think it's issue #94. Asked my LCS to order it once available. Batman #89 is a cool cover so I'm glad I got mt order in for it because the prices on ebay are the region that I would never pay. ADAMANTIUM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 2 hours ago, an99 said: Oh, and how is it that Batman 89 going to a second print if the first print hasn't even been shipped yet? Can't DC just print more copies? Is it a cash grab to get people to buy the second print? yeah I saw this its already going as 2nd print... I guess DC is going to try to make value by trying to make first prints rare because of the low print run.. oh well might just pick up a 2nd print Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an99 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 13 minutes ago, Krismusic said: yeah I saw this its already going as 2nd print... I guess DC is going to try to make value by trying to make first prints rare because of the low print run.. oh well might just pick up a 2nd print You don't think you'll be able to get a copy at your LCS on the day of (Feb 19th)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an99 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 40 minutes ago, IbukiLord said: I really like the Artgerm cover, think it's issue #94. Asked my LCS to order it once available. Batman #89 is a cool cover so I'm glad I got mt order in for it because the prices on ebay are the region that I would never pay. Yes, the Artgerm cover is great! I'll be pre-ordering that one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, an99 said: You don't think you'll be able to get a copy at your LCS on the day of (Feb 19th)? no most of my LCS even the far ones away rarely order more than what they have for pull lists or regulars/ pre orders.. also they do online and run preorders out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krismusic Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, an99 said: You don't think you'll be able to get a copy at your LCS on the day of (Feb 19th)? do you have luck with aardvark comics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
