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Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: February 12th, 2018, 8:16 pm
by mrmichaelt
groschopf wrote:This goes without saying, but the delay in release could not have helped those numbers.
Agreed, and in addition there's also the drop off from those who only collect the first issue of comics.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: February 13th, 2018, 11:04 pm
by mrmichaelt
Corin posted a 'freefalling' WIP
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/963499093434814465

Tom posted the final version of the Funko theme #4 Cover B and got advance copies of the issue.
https://twitter.com/TomWaltz/status/963510523080843264

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: February 15th, 2018, 8:26 pm
by mrmichaelt
2/15: Diamond posted the #4 RI cover of Abby.
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/NOV170467

Hm, I think that might be from Chapter 8, right before Mayhem chases Patty in the mannequin.

Corin posted a WIP of Erin wrestling a giant bug.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/964246518835437569

2/19: Corin worked on backgrounds and Patty today.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/965626680130850816
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/965628925895495680
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/965689397764030464

2/22: Trade is set for June 20.
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR180446

Corin posted a WIP.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/966721863828242436

2/23: Finished page of the GBs opening fire.
https://twitter.com/TomWaltz/status/967234289052995584

WIP of Holtzmann plummeting.
https://twitter.com/TomWaltz/status/967233067499663363

2/24: Corin is halfway through work on #5.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/967552351006490624

3/8: Corin posted a WIP of a happy Erin.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/971797837188157442

3/9: Corin posted a WIP of Patty.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/972200686304849922

And a shot of them getting knocked off their feet (the final battle?)
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/972243005720670208

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 12th, 2018, 7:22 pm
by mrmichaelt
3/12: February sales are in and ATC #3 came in at 4115. Issue #2 was 4,484 units sold and #1 was 6287.

Corin posted a WIP of someone partially destroyed-ish -- probably Kruger.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/973313996353884160

3/13: Corin posted a WIP of Abby telling off above figure.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/973650193232093185

3/14: Tom posted colored art of Kruger.
https://twitter.com/TomWaltz/status/974083964078981120

3/15: Corin has a page and a half left.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/974427384937107457

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 16th, 2018, 5:02 pm
by mrmichaelt

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 16th, 2018, 5:19 pm
by Fritz
mrmichaelt wrote:Preview for ATC #4
https://www.facebook.com/pg/GBReboot/ph ... 3011799126
Interesting that they appear to have changed the Funko cover. The Funko cover this issue was originally solicited with had the original Ghostbusters on it--now it's Holtzmann and the ATC ECTO-1. Which of course is far more appropriate to an ATC comic. (After all, the IDW Ghostbusters had a full Funko one-shot all of their own.)

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 16th, 2018, 5:33 pm
by mrmichaelt
Fritz wrote:The Funko cover this issue was originally solicited with had the original Ghostbusters on it--now it's Holtzmann and the ATC ECTO-1. Which of course is far more appropriate to an ATC comic. (After all, the IDW Ghostbusters had a full Funko one-shot all of their own.)
Correct. Tom posted the updated cover on February 13. Scroll up the page, I should have posted about it here around that time.

Corin Howell posted a WIP of buildings -- looks like the team walking off into the sunset kinda ending.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/974748283309576193

A WIP of a happy Kevin suited up.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/974772117660143616

And Corin Howell is done.
https://twitter.com/Rin237/status/974785843473862656

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 21st, 2018, 7:31 pm
by mrmichaelt
ATC #4

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Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 30th, 2018, 6:38 pm
by mrmichaelt
Issue #5's release date has moved from April 11 to May 9.

Aside from the usual Diamond stuff, Howell finished on March 16. I didn't expect the April 11 date to hold since the lettering and coloring needed to be done, then the comic printed then shipped to the States, etc. Early May makes better sense.

EDIT: Tom Waltz posted a clown panel.
https://twitter.com/TomWaltz/status/979888627864936450

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: March 30th, 2018, 11:49 pm
by zeta otaku
So, we can actually expect it in June then?

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: April 9th, 2018, 5:33 pm
by mrmichaelt
4/9: March sales are in and ATC #4 did 3992.
http://www.comichron.com/monthlycomicss ... 18-03.html

ATC #1 was 6387, #2 was 4484, #3 was 4115.

4/10: Diamond posted the RI cover for #5. When Erin stepped into the paranormal studies lab.
https://www.previewsworld.com/SiteImage ... 471?type=1

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 1st, 2018, 10:18 pm
by mrmichaelt

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 4th, 2018, 5:23 pm
by mrmichaelt

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 9th, 2018, 6:49 pm
by mrmichaelt
ATC #5

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Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 9th, 2018, 10:37 pm
by HauntedWallflower
I decided not to talk about this series until I'd read it all. And I'll just say, I loved it from start to finish. Oops, excuse me, I mean, "finish." Cos a Ghostbuster's work is never finished. It was a heartwarming series and I loved how, not only was it funny and Ghostbuster-ish, it strengthened the team' s bonds with each other. Something we don't see enough of with the Primes. And another thing we don't get enough of with the Primes, fully acknowledging the secretary as 100% part of the team.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 10th, 2018, 10:27 am
by Lee FW
HauntedWallflower wrote: May 9th, 2018, 10:37 pm I decided not to talk about this series until I'd read it all. And I'll just say, I loved it from start to finish. Oops, excuse me, I mean, "finish." Cos a Ghostbuster's work is never finished. It was a heartwarming series and I loved how, not only was it funny and Ghostbuster-ish, it strengthened the team' s bonds with each other. Something we don't see enough of with the Primes. And another thing we don't get enough of with the Primes, fully acknowledging the secretary as 100% part of the team.
Completely echo these sentiments, wasn't a ground breaking story but was a pleasure to read and always fun to get more of these characters.

My one issue is it didn't feel like it needed 5 parts but this could be more to do with the long drawn out and delayed release schedule that definitely ruined the momentum a little. Will give them a re-read in one sitting and see if I feel the same.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 11th, 2018, 12:16 pm
by robbritton
I’ve enjoyed it throughout, and was both glad to see the ATC team totally able to carry a solo story, and also a creative team able to capture the spirit of the movie the way Erik and Dan have previously been the only ones really able to do. I hope to see more Ghostbusters from Kelly and Corin soon, be it ATC or otherwise!

That said, one more here for lamenting the scheduling issues. It seems Ghostbusters as a whole can’t get a break when it comes to getting comics in shops.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 11th, 2018, 2:30 pm
by Alphagaia
Yeah, I really liked the darker artstyle when compared to clean, more cartoony yet very detailed drawings of Erik and Dan. Both styles a nice, I just prefer the grittier tone.
Nice story, perhaps not as deep as it could have been, but fun backgroundstories, and a great villain. Here's hoping for more!

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 11th, 2018, 6:52 pm
by mrmichaelt
robbritton wrote: May 11th, 2018, 12:16 pmI hope to see more Ghostbusters from Kelly and Corin soon, be it ATC or otherwise!
I don't know about Kelly Thompson because I recall she signed an exclusive to Marvel back in January and on her Twitter, she basically said she's not doing any more Ghostbusters any time soon.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 12th, 2018, 12:19 am
by zeta otaku
Overall I enjoyed it, but yeah... the delays DEFINITELY killed the momentum. I really hope we get a second comic with this crew as I'm seeing how the team evolves more. It was pretty cool seeing a relatively new team take on a threat this large. The originals are seasoned and prepared for ALMOST any situation. The ATC crew is still developing their tech and team skills, so this whole adventure felt fresh.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 13th, 2018, 3:32 am
by robbritton
mrmichaelt wrote: May 11th, 2018, 6:52 pm
robbritton wrote: May 11th, 2018, 12:16 pmI hope to see more Ghostbusters from Kelly and Corin soon, be it ATC or otherwise!
I don't know about Kelly Thompson because I recall she signed an exclusive to Marvel back in January and on her Twitter, she basically said she's not doing any more Ghostbusters any time soon.
That’s a shame. I hope at least it’s just a ‘moving on to better things’ rather than frustration at the delays killing the excitement. Either way, I’m glad we had them for this one run.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 14th, 2018, 7:37 am
by DarkSpectre
Picked up issue 5 over the weekend. Not a bad series. I don't think it need 5 issues though. Liked the writing for the most part, art, verdict is still out. I still feel that the main prime series is the better of 2 but for serious fans of the ATC universe it's a good series.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 15th, 2018, 6:27 am
by Seth Rex
DarkSpectre wrote: May 14th, 2018, 7:37 am Picked up issue 5 over the weekend. Not a bad series. I don't think it need 5 issues though. Liked the writing for the most part, art, verdict is still out. I still feel that the main prime series is the better of 2 but for serious fans of the ATC universe it's a good series.
To be fair, the prime series has had more time to flesh out its characters and story arcs. I think we need a bit more time with the ATC crew and to give them some more to do so we can get more inside their heads and see their daily routines. At most right now, we have them interacting with the Prime crew, and now their first real solo adventure beyond their origin story.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: May 15th, 2018, 12:13 pm
by DarkSpectre
I think Burnham has nailed them better than the writers on this series did.

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: June 18th, 2018, 11:45 pm
by mrmichaelt
May sales are in and Issue #5 sold 3706 units.

So in total:
  • #1 sold 6387 units
  • #2 sold 4484 units
  • #3 sold 4115 units
  • #4 sold 3992 units
  • #5 sold 3706 units

Re: Answer the Call gets it's own mini-series!!

Posted: October 5th, 2018, 2:20 pm
by robbritton
How did I manage to miss that Erin’s fear of bees comes from the ATC gag reel when Kristen Wiig is chased by a bee outside the HQ?! It seemed such an odd thing to add, but it was right in front of me the whole time!