Hi all!
Here are the previews of Gemstone comics for August 2004 from Previews Volume
XIV #6.
Mickey Mouse Adventures #1 (Yay!) --- The debut issue of this all-new Disney
digest title features three long adventure stories: Mickey Mouse in "Mouse on
the Lam," Donald Duck in "The Mummy," and Goofy's adventureous relative,
Arizona Dipp, in "Idol of the Scaredies!" Mickey and Goofy cover by Pat Block. SC,
5x7, 128 pages, FC $7.95.
Donald Duck and Friends #319 --- After a failed attempt to convince Scrooge
to buy new computers, Donald takes a job at MicroFloppy in "The Human Touch."
Then Mickey undergoes a routine eye exam and winds up with X-Ray vision in
Here's Looking Through You!" And Donald wraps the book with a good car wreck in
"Dozy Parker!" FC, 32 pages $2.95
Mickey Mouse and Friends #268 --- Mickey discovers a lost city of birdmen in
Stefan Petrucha and Cesar Feroli's "The City of Zoom!" Then, in "Donald's
Cousin," Donald pretends to be his own relative, with predictable results! PLUS:
"Trapped by Haphazard" (featuring Goofy!) and "Horace's Travails" (starring
Horace Horsecollar)<--- (Horace doesn't deserve an exclamation point?) wrap up
this issue! FC, 32 pages $2.95
Uncle Scrooge #333 --- "Billions to Sneeze At," Carl Barks' classic 10-pager
from WDC&S #124, details Scrooge's worst nightmare come true when he becomes
allergic to cash! Then the Beagle Boys hijack Scrooge's new luxury
liner/submarine during its maiden voyage in "The Polar Princess!" Other stories featuring
Scrooge, as well as Gyro and Fethry, round out the book. SC, 7x10, 64 pages,
FC $6.95
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #648 --- Donald and the nephews' picnic on
the beach turns into a survivalist's nightmare in William Van Horn's latest
10-pager, "A Beach Bummer!" Then the beach theme continues with Carl Barks'
classic "Life Guard Daze" from WDC&S #33! Stories featuring Mickey, Daisy, Big Bad
Wolf(Kick out the canine for Bucky Bug! "I don't want to do anything bad!"
"You gots to to be a big bad wolf son!" "Awww, Dad!"), and the Junior Woodchucks
round out this issue. SC, 7x10, 64 pages, FC $6.95
Walt Disney's The Three Musketeers Movie Adaptation --- The official
adaptation of Disney's "The Three Musketeers," a direct-to-DVD movie starring Mickey,
Donald, and Goofy! This adaptation of the classic adventure story will be
released in conjunction with the DVD in August and stars Mickey, Donald, and Goofy
in the title roles, with Minnie and Daisy as ingenues and The Beagle Boys,
Peg-Leg Pete, and Clarabelle(that's right!) <----(not an aside by me) as the
villians! FC, 32 pages. $3.95(It has a prestige format cover, hence the extra
dollar. Rip that thing off and call it $2.95 ;)
Oh, yeah, lest I forget the most important thing coming out in August :P
Lizzie McGuire Cine-Manga Volume 7 GN --- Written by Terri Minsky. Over the
Hill & Just Friends--- Lizzie's got a lot on her mind these days (Really?). Not
only is she fretting about what to do with her life (star in another teen
queen movie), she's suddenly beginning to feel old (She probably won't be famous
for long, so grab it while you can honey!). This doesn't bode well for her
confidence, especially with the Sadie Hawkins Dance coming up (Another catfight
with Lindsay Lohan?) Will she be crowned the dancing queen...or just a dancing
fool? Meanwhile, when Lizzie's little brother Matt stays up late watching a
scary movie, will he get a fright in the night? SC, 5x7, 96 pages, FC (7 of 7)
$7.99
Oh for crying out loud, next to Lizzie McGuire is a Malcom In The Middle
Cine-Manga. This stuff is going too far! ;P
All in all, not too bad. Can't wait for MMA!! And one of the reprints is new
to me (in WDC&S).
Derek Smith
Author
Topic: 200405
(118 messages)
ZeldasTriforce
August 2004 Gemstone Previews
Message 106 -
2004-05-28 at 07:38:41
Didier Ghez
Don Rosa debate cancelled - URGENT
Message 107 -
2004-05-28 at 13:38:17
For the Brazilian members :
Unfortunately the debate with Don Rosa on Monday in sao Paulo had to be cancelled :-(
Didier
Unfortunately the debate with Don Rosa on Monday in sao Paulo had to be cancelled :-(
Didier
Didier Ghez
Meeting in Sao Paulo cancelled
Message 108 -
2004-05-28 at 13:53:46
Unfortunately the meeting with Don on Monday with Don had to be cancelled :-(
Didier
Didier
Kimba1962
DCML Digest, Vol 15, Issues 28 & 29
Message 109 -
2004-05-28 at 17:12:10
Gemstone's favorite letterhack, Joe Torcivia, wrote:
> Some Barks and Gottfredson reprints are ALWAYS welcome. Let's never forget what
> made these comics great in the first place. I draw the line at Gladstone era
> Rosa and Van Horn reprints, unless they are packaged in a special collection of
> some sort.
The most recent Previews solicitations on "coming Gemstone attractions" do seem to be following your wishes, Joe... a few "cherce" Barks reprints sprinkled in amongst the new stories and no reprints of Gladstone-era stories. Of course, the wiseness of the decision to concentrate on new (to us Americans) stories is predicated on the assumption that we're getting the cream of the crop. MOST of the "generic" Egmont stories have been good, especially those enlivened by the presence of American creators, but others have displayed those ancient Egmont foibles of blandness and ultimate forgettability. Several European scriveners, such as Transgaard, Korhonen, and Halas, stand out as particularly reliable deliverers of interesting tales, and they should receive priority when Gemstone prints an Egmont story that does not involve an American writer or artist. Several people have written to the lettercols praising these overseas creators by name; may they continue to do so!
I KNOW that you're excited about the new MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES digest.
Same here. DDA has been reliably entertaining and (as you and others have amply pointed out) provides a venue for extremely long stories that do not fit the normal Gemstone format. I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?), but at least the relevant stories themselves have been decent.
Chris Barat
> Some Barks and Gottfredson reprints are ALWAYS welcome. Let's never forget what
> made these comics great in the first place. I draw the line at Gladstone era
> Rosa and Van Horn reprints, unless they are packaged in a special collection of
> some sort.
The most recent Previews solicitations on "coming Gemstone attractions" do seem to be following your wishes, Joe... a few "cherce" Barks reprints sprinkled in amongst the new stories and no reprints of Gladstone-era stories. Of course, the wiseness of the decision to concentrate on new (to us Americans) stories is predicated on the assumption that we're getting the cream of the crop. MOST of the "generic" Egmont stories have been good, especially those enlivened by the presence of American creators, but others have displayed those ancient Egmont foibles of blandness and ultimate forgettability. Several European scriveners, such as Transgaard, Korhonen, and Halas, stand out as particularly reliable deliverers of interesting tales, and they should receive priority when Gemstone prints an Egmont story that does not involve an American writer or artist. Several people have written to the lettercols praising these overseas creators by name; may they continue to do so!
I KNOW that you're excited about the new MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES digest.
Same here. DDA has been reliably entertaining and (as you and others have amply pointed out) provides a venue for extremely long stories that do not fit the normal Gemstone format. I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?), but at least the relevant stories themselves have been decent.
Chris Barat
David Gerstein
CHRIS: Indiana Jones
Message 110 -
2004-05-28 at 22:33:46
Hey Chris,
> I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated
> media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?)
"Arizona Dipp" in the upcoming MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES is the same
character Disney Comics called Arizona Goof. While we Yanks only ever
saw him in two issues of GOOFY ADVENTURES, the character has remained a
staple of the Italian comics ever since. He is only a "parody" insofar
as he originated as one, just as Super Goof originated as a parody of
other superheroes.
David
> I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated
> media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?)
"Arizona Dipp" in the upcoming MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES is the same
character Disney Comics called Arizona Goof. While we Yanks only ever
saw him in two issues of GOOFY ADVENTURES, the character has remained a
staple of the Italian comics ever since. He is only a "parody" insofar
as he originated as one, just as Super Goof originated as a parody of
other superheroes.
David
Francesco Spreafico
DCML Digest, Vol 15, Issues 28 & 29
Message 111 -
2004-05-28 at 23:29:25
kimba1962 at comcast.net wrote:
> I am somewhat less than crazy
> about the reliance on dated media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana
> Jones?), but at least the relevant stories themselves have been decent.
What do you mean with "dated"?
Best,
Francesco
> I am somewhat less than crazy
> about the reliance on dated media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana
> Jones?), but at least the relevant stories themselves have been decent.
What do you mean with "dated"?
Best,
Francesco
Arie Fachrisal
CGC
Message 112 -
2004-05-29 at 19:58:33
I just read an online article about the good, the bad, and the ugly of CGC
comic grading system and the subject really tickles me. As i usually notice
that it's the superheroes comic books that the re-sellers often slab and
sell for higher price on eBay, i recently notice a few old Disney comics
were also slabbed and put on eBay. kinda interesting to see cause in the
future there might be more Gold Key Disney comics inside those cute little
transparent cases up for sale in online auctions. Im curious on the opinions
of some of our DCMLers about CGC.
Keep On Quacking,
Arie Fachrisal, looking forward to see a CGC-graded CBL on eBay, lol.
comic grading system and the subject really tickles me. As i usually notice
that it's the superheroes comic books that the re-sellers often slab and
sell for higher price on eBay, i recently notice a few old Disney comics
were also slabbed and put on eBay. kinda interesting to see cause in the
future there might be more Gold Key Disney comics inside those cute little
transparent cases up for sale in online auctions. Im curious on the opinions
of some of our DCMLers about CGC.
Keep On Quacking,
Arie Fachrisal, looking forward to see a CGC-graded CBL on eBay, lol.
ZeldasTriforce
CGC + Mickey Mouse In Color
Message 113 -
2004-05-30 at 09:53:53
Hi all!
To Arie Fachrisal: Could you post a link to the article you're talking about?
As for CGC, I don't know much about it and don't really know what to think of
it. I know the CGC judges or whoever, wear gloves so they don't get
fingerprints on the comics they're grading. What I don't get, is sometimes I'll read
Scoop, etc. and they'll say how this very recent (say less than a year old)
comic of a CGC grade 9+ whatever, gets sold for hundreds of dollars. How is that
possible? The comic is in no way a rare item and it would seem that mint issues
wouldn't be hard to come by. Are they worth alot simply because they are
officially graded? If that's the case, I should start a business by buying mint
comic books for list price as they come out, have them graded and watch the
money come rolling in when I sell them. :p
I noticed in Previews that the Mickey Mouse In Color Deluxe Edition,
reprinting various Gottfredson stories, the Carl Barks MM story, etc. is being offered
again in August. Are these new, unsold books? The book was limited to 3,000
copies and was released back in 1988. How in the world could there still be
new, not used copies left? I can't believe the book didn't sell out long ago. I'd
like one myself, if I can ever spare the money. At least I know there are
still books to be had! :)
Derek Smith
To Arie Fachrisal: Could you post a link to the article you're talking about?
As for CGC, I don't know much about it and don't really know what to think of
it. I know the CGC judges or whoever, wear gloves so they don't get
fingerprints on the comics they're grading. What I don't get, is sometimes I'll read
Scoop, etc. and they'll say how this very recent (say less than a year old)
comic of a CGC grade 9+ whatever, gets sold for hundreds of dollars. How is that
possible? The comic is in no way a rare item and it would seem that mint issues
wouldn't be hard to come by. Are they worth alot simply because they are
officially graded? If that's the case, I should start a business by buying mint
comic books for list price as they come out, have them graded and watch the
money come rolling in when I sell them. :p
I noticed in Previews that the Mickey Mouse In Color Deluxe Edition,
reprinting various Gottfredson stories, the Carl Barks MM story, etc. is being offered
again in August. Are these new, unsold books? The book was limited to 3,000
copies and was released back in 1988. How in the world could there still be
new, not used copies left? I can't believe the book didn't sell out long ago. I'd
like one myself, if I can ever spare the money. At least I know there are
still books to be had! :)
Derek Smith
Chris Hilbig
CGC + Mickey Mouse In Color
Message 114 -
2004-05-30 at 15:55:38
From what I understand and have read, CGC comes off as another
money-making scheme. I suppose if your a hard-core collector with extra
money on hand, you might actual benefit from it. 9 out of 10 times an
amateur with a vague idea of grading standards or a copy of the
Overstreet Price Guide will determine a comic's grade, with the notion
that it'll be sold in the near future so he/she will fugue a little. I
personally don't think I'll make much difference other than to show
off. Maybe comic book stores and ebay sellers might inspire some
confidence and some money with professionally graded comics. Who knows.
Maybe publishers in the US will have their press men wear soft cotton
white glove, and carefully handle the books as they cut and bind them.
(As to not chip the corners or crease the spine.) Diamond Distributing
will have UPS drive special armored trucks/cars that provides their
titles with only the most gentle ride. Finally, the slob at the local
comic shop will politely mishandle and destroy any potentially value
(possible $100's if not $1,000's) of their newly arrived stock. :P (No
offense to those of you who work at a comic store and actually care.)
Derek,
I bought a copy of Mickey Mouse in Color about a year ago off of
Amazon and I still pull it out to read. In fact I was just thumbing
through it yesterday. Sadly all that thumbing and reading damages it
and makes my inner collector want to cry. (It's a first edition.) But I
still love it. Half of the stories are Sundays and the other half are
daily adventures. I especially love the dailies, as those looked to had
been beautifully colored in water colors. It also has some great
historical information and the life story and career of Floyd
Gottfredson. I recommend it. In fact it makes me want to get that
collected Egmont released of Gottfredson's strips. I believe they
published his entire run. I'd have to looking it up again to be sure.
When Gemstone (or whoever reprints MM in color) releases it in August,
I hope they add another story or two or possibly a second book. But
even if they don't do any of that, it'll still be a great addition to
any mouse-fan's collection. :)
Chris Hilbig
money-making scheme. I suppose if your a hard-core collector with extra
money on hand, you might actual benefit from it. 9 out of 10 times an
amateur with a vague idea of grading standards or a copy of the
Overstreet Price Guide will determine a comic's grade, with the notion
that it'll be sold in the near future so he/she will fugue a little. I
personally don't think I'll make much difference other than to show
off. Maybe comic book stores and ebay sellers might inspire some
confidence and some money with professionally graded comics. Who knows.
Maybe publishers in the US will have their press men wear soft cotton
white glove, and carefully handle the books as they cut and bind them.
(As to not chip the corners or crease the spine.) Diamond Distributing
will have UPS drive special armored trucks/cars that provides their
titles with only the most gentle ride. Finally, the slob at the local
comic shop will politely mishandle and destroy any potentially value
(possible $100's if not $1,000's) of their newly arrived stock. :P (No
offense to those of you who work at a comic store and actually care.)
Derek,
I bought a copy of Mickey Mouse in Color about a year ago off of
Amazon and I still pull it out to read. In fact I was just thumbing
through it yesterday. Sadly all that thumbing and reading damages it
and makes my inner collector want to cry. (It's a first edition.) But I
still love it. Half of the stories are Sundays and the other half are
daily adventures. I especially love the dailies, as those looked to had
been beautifully colored in water colors. It also has some great
historical information and the life story and career of Floyd
Gottfredson. I recommend it. In fact it makes me want to get that
collected Egmont released of Gottfredson's strips. I believe they
published his entire run. I'd have to looking it up again to be sure.
When Gemstone (or whoever reprints MM in color) releases it in August,
I hope they add another story or two or possibly a second book. But
even if they don't do any of that, it'll still be a great addition to
any mouse-fan's collection. :)
Chris Hilbig
Kimba1962
DCML Digest, Vol 15, Issue 30
Message 115 -
2004-05-30 at 20:40:50
David Gerstein replied to me:
> Hey Chris,
>
> > I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated
> > media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?)
>
> "Arizona Dipp" in the upcoming MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES is the same
> character Disney Comics called Arizona Goof. While we Yanks only ever
> saw him in two issues of GOOFY ADVENTURES, the character has remained a
> staple of the Italian comics ever since. He is only a "parody" insofar
> as he originated as one, just as Super Goof originated as a parody of
> other superheroes.>>
I understand your point. I'd still prefer to see stand-alone Duck and Mouse stories that aren't tied to a specific theme... more variety that way.
Chris Barat
> Hey Chris,
>
> > I am somewhat less than crazy about the reliance on dated
> > media parodies (Ghostbusters and now Indiana Jones?)
>
> "Arizona Dipp" in the upcoming MICKEY MOUSE ADVENTURES is the same
> character Disney Comics called Arizona Goof. While we Yanks only ever
> saw him in two issues of GOOFY ADVENTURES, the character has remained a
> staple of the Italian comics ever since. He is only a "parody" insofar
> as he originated as one, just as Super Goof originated as a parody of
> other superheroes.>>
I understand your point. I'd still prefer to see stand-alone Duck and Mouse stories that aren't tied to a specific theme... more variety that way.
Chris Barat
Goldsmith, David
Gladstone back issues/New Zealand releases
Message 116 -
2004-05-31 at 06:38:26
I wasn't paying attention back in 1998/9 and somehow missed several Don
Rosa-containing Gladstone issues (WDC & S #633; Uncle Scrooge and Donald
Duck #2; The Adventurous Uncle Scrooge #2; Uncle Scrooge #309, 310, 311,
314, 317 and 318). Sadly, it seems, these were issues for which there was a
low print run and I can't find them for sale anywhere. Can anyone point me
in the right direction?
Here in New Zealand we have just seen the release of WDC&S 634 and US 319 by
Otter Press. I believe the contents are the same as the Gemstone releases,
although I'm not sure about the format (ours are small 21 x 14 cm books).
They are to be published quarterly! There is no way I'll be hanging around
for these delayed releases, so will have to get the US releases.
Rosa-containing Gladstone issues (WDC & S #633; Uncle Scrooge and Donald
Duck #2; The Adventurous Uncle Scrooge #2; Uncle Scrooge #309, 310, 311,
314, 317 and 318). Sadly, it seems, these were issues for which there was a
low print run and I can't find them for sale anywhere. Can anyone point me
in the right direction?
Here in New Zealand we have just seen the release of WDC&S 634 and US 319 by
Otter Press. I believe the contents are the same as the Gemstone releases,
although I'm not sure about the format (ours are small 21 x 14 cm books).
They are to be published quarterly! There is no way I'll be hanging around
for these delayed releases, so will have to get the US releases.
Cord Wiljes
AW: CGC + Mickey Mouse In Color
Message 117 -
2004-05-31 at 11:29:39
Chris Hilbig wrote:
> I bought a copy of Mickey Mouse in Color about a year ago off of
> Amazon and I still pull it out to read. (...) I recommend it.
I never understood why this beautiful did not sell out immediately. My
highest recommendation! Anybody who does not yet own a copy: Sell your
family's porcelaine and get this!
> In fact it makes me want to get that
> collected Egmont released of Gottfredson's strips. I believe they
> published his entire run. I'd have to looking it up again to be sure.
I fear the status is this:
- No publisher is interested in reprinting the whole Gottfredson run
because it would be a financial desaster.
- Disney would not allow the reprint because many of these early strips
are not considered politically correct today.
But there has in fact been a complete reprint. You can find the whole,
exciting story about this project here:
http://groups.google.de/groups?selm=fa.nbkhv28.1pju5iq at ifi.uio.no
> I hope they add another story or two or possibly a second book. But
> even if they don't do any of that, it'll still be a great addition to
> any mouse-fan's collection. :)
The soon to be re-released "Mickey Mouse in Color" will definitely be
the same book you own: The original, 1st edition 1988 release, at its
original price (!), signed by Floyd Gottfredson and Carl Barks !!!
There also was a standard edition, which is sold out but can be found in
second-hand bookstores.
You can find some more info here:
http://www.dcml-talk.org/read.php?f=1&i=229&t=229
Cord
> I bought a copy of Mickey Mouse in Color about a year ago off of
> Amazon and I still pull it out to read. (...) I recommend it.
I never understood why this beautiful did not sell out immediately. My
highest recommendation! Anybody who does not yet own a copy: Sell your
family's porcelaine and get this!
> In fact it makes me want to get that
> collected Egmont released of Gottfredson's strips. I believe they
> published his entire run. I'd have to looking it up again to be sure.
I fear the status is this:
- No publisher is interested in reprinting the whole Gottfredson run
because it would be a financial desaster.
- Disney would not allow the reprint because many of these early strips
are not considered politically correct today.
But there has in fact been a complete reprint. You can find the whole,
exciting story about this project here:
http://groups.google.de/groups?selm=fa.nbkhv28.1pju5iq at ifi.uio.no
> I hope they add another story or two or possibly a second book. But
> even if they don't do any of that, it'll still be a great addition to
> any mouse-fan's collection. :)
The soon to be re-released "Mickey Mouse in Color" will definitely be
the same book you own: The original, 1st edition 1988 release, at its
original price (!), signed by Floyd Gottfredson and Carl Barks !!!
There also was a standard edition, which is sold out but can be found in
second-hand bookstores.
You can find some more info here:
http://www.dcml-talk.org/read.php?f=1&i=229&t=229
Cord
Arie Fachrisal
DCML Digest, Vol 15, Issue 31
Message 118 -
2004-05-31 at 18:51:37
> From: ZeldasTriforce at aol.com
> To Arie Fachrisal: Could you post a link to the article you're talking
about?
It's at
http://www.teako170.com/cgc.html
It's a good reading and would slabbed Disney Comics be worth multiple times
the cover price like those superheroes comic books? ;-)
Keep On Quacking,
Arie Fachrisal
> To Arie Fachrisal: Could you post a link to the article you're talking
about?
It's at
http://www.teako170.com/cgc.html
It's a good reading and would slabbed Disney Comics be worth multiple times
the cover price like those superheroes comic books? ;-)
Keep On Quacking,
Arie Fachrisal