Comix Preview

DC Comics does this cool thing (Marvel does too, actually, but I don't read any of those books) where direct-sales retailers -- that's your local comix shop; call 1-800-COMIC BOOK to locate it -- can sign up to receive one copy each of select comics that will be available for sale the following week along with the books they've ordered for the current week.

Thanks to this practice, I have seen (among others) Green Lantern #176 and the first issue of the three-part Harley and Ivy miniseries, both hitting stores next Wednesday, 28 April.

( no real spoilers, but cut for length )

Most comics shops will be happy to put you on a "hold list" for comics you think you'll want to read each month, and so long asyou're getting at least one ongoing series they're usually good about letting you add and drop other titles and miniseries. This helps ensure that you don't have to hunt for the comics you want if high demand causes one to sell out.


edited to add: cross-posted to wednesdaycomics