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RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

DCIndexer — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:35:22 GMT

The comic is a 48-page prestige format one-shot done in association with the event [b]shadow[/b] mentioned. I own a copy which I received directly from Paul Levitz.

[quote][b]Ian Levine (7/23/2009)[/b][hr]What do we know about this ???

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RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Shadow — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:57:34 GMT

Interesting...

Seems they did a "comicbook" themed display the same year that came out...though I'm not sure if the two were linked...:hmmmm:

http://ps1.org/exhibitions/view/22

If it's one and the same, there were 100,000 copies in the print run that were given away...;)

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Shadow — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:50:40 GMT

[quote][b]Ian Levine (7/23/2009)[/b][hr]What do we know about this ???

[/quote]

Could it be...This! :D

http://www.specificobject.com/objects/info.cfm?inventory_id=11390

Modern Masters : Stories About PS1 and The Museum of Modern Art as Told to Artists Grennan & Sperandio

Grennan & Sperandio, Ronald Feldman, Sienna Alia Staunch, Gary Panter, Alanna Heiss, Glenn Lowry, Klaus Biesenbach, Julia Santiago, Ralph Perez, Paola Antonelli, Robert Storr, Skyler

Artists' book by artists Grennan & Sperandio, who interviewed Ronald Feldman, Sienna Alia Staunch, Gary Panter, Alanna Heiss, Glenn Lowry, Klaus Biesenbach, Julia Santiago, Ralph Perez, Paola Antonelli, Rob Storr, Skyler and two anonymous individuals and turned their stories into short comic narratives. The narratives within "Tales from the Pinnacle of Culture : Modern Masters" takes place at P.S. 1 and at The Museum of Modern Art and relay stories about the improbable, the mundane and humorous. In "Curator as DJ" Storr recounts listening to music, at night, during installations at the Museum. P.S. 1's Director, Heiss, narrates her working relationship with MoMA's Director, Lowry. Sagas of gallery guards, artists curators and art dealers.

Long Island City / New York / New York, NY : P.S. 1 Contemporary Art Center / Museum of Modern Art / DC Comics, 2001 ; artists' book ; pictorial wrappers ; offset-printed ; glue bound ; color ; 25.7 x 17 cm. ; [unpaginated] ; edition size unknown ; unsigned and unnumbered

1 copy available

$20

Condition: Fine. As issued. [Object # 11390]

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:02:07 GMT

What do we know about this ???

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

borgo — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:09:06 GMT

[quote]It's a New York toyfair giveaway - a regular issue of superpowers with an outer card cover[/quote]

Specifically, it's Super Powers (1st Series) #5 from Nov. 1984 with the outer overwrap as pictured. Pretty cool comic what with the Jack Kirby depictions of Batman, Robin and The Joker! One went for a mere couple of dollars on eBay about a year or so ago. Haven't seen one since then.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:33:35 GMT

It's a New York toyfair giveaway - a regular issue of superpowers with an outer card cover

more at the following URL

http://www.kennersuperpowers.com/spmisc/sptoyfaircomic.html

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:50:05 GMT

Anyone know anything about this?

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:21:15 GMT

These came up in the missing issues forum

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

ntnon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 19:37:23 GMT

I assume all you wealthy and knowledgeable people already have:

Doom Link (Elseworlds title included with a particular action figure)

Fables issue (Convention giveaway, limited to attendees only)

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #1 (Intended to be given away at cinemas, but then... not)

Incidentally, can anyone answer definitively how many variants of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #1 there are? I'm sure I saw an auction a year after it first came out for eight, but I've never been able to get any kind of confirmation on what those might have been...

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:09:29 GMT

[quote][b]Speedy-D (2/2/2009)[/b][hr]So Earl, are you gonna buy the box to get the comic?[/quote]

Nope. I was originally trying to get all the DC promos but they put so many out these days:dontknow:

I would buy it individually off ebay if sold cheaply enough though:cool:

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Speedy-D — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:22:48 GMT

So Earl, are you gonna buy the box to get the comic?

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:35:44 GMT

There is a giveaway included in this set...

ARKHAM ASYLUM BOX SET

Beware the denizens of Arkham Asylum!

The Caped Crusader and three of his deadliest enemies are collected here in one insane box set.

The four figures, all featuring brand-new colors, are packaged together with a 64-page book featuring stories that offer rare glimpses into the lives of some of the most notorious residents of Gotham City’s home for the criminally insane. Stories included are “Escape” from SHOWCASE ’95 #11, “Workin’ My Way Back to You” from THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #3, “Penguin Dreams” from BATMAN #585 and “Fool’s Errand” from ROBIN #85.

Advance-solicited; on sale September 23, 2009
Box Set * PI

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:09:45 GMT

Here are some details of recent-ish giveaways and some more info. on a few earlier titles

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe "Beginnings" 16 pages, colour, 4 5/8" x 5 7/8" - included in the "Kollector's edition" of the PS3 game

The Dark Knight Prologue - Special DVD Issue, 16 pages, colour, 5 1/4" x 7 1/2" - included in the 2 disc hmv exclusive release in the UK, was it availanle in any USA exclusive set ?

http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=128855

http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=128852

http://www.comicbookdb.com/issue.php?ID=128851

The above three titles are cereal giveaways from 2008 - I'd appreciate any details anyone can provide for these

Take No Prisoners - a 1997 computer game giveaway which Ian Levine informs me is a DC comic - the information coming from DC

The Aquateers mystery finally resolved - it was packaged with goggles! - some lucky soul got this off ebay for $2.99 !!!!

The above is the sealed complete eight issue set of "Tyson Looney Tunes Meals Magic Fun Books" - I just got this set off ebay & I have to point out that they are not comics & do not reveal any connection to DC in them - but this is the set that Ian says is the first series; followed by,

This is one of the actual comic series.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:43:39 GMT

[quote][b]Ian Levine (11/7/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]Earl Davis (10/25/2008)[/b][hr]A new one to look out for...

[/quote]

What's this and what was it done for ??

I have acquired a few rare ones you've never seen before, and will get them scanned.[/quote]

Here is the news article relating to the above promo...

Fashion maven Diane von Furstenberg recently launched a line of Wonder Woman-inspired fashions and accessories at her signature Manhattan store. DC Comics Prez. Paul Levitz was among those in attendance at that kick-off party and gave his impressions of the event on Newsarama’s blog, along with revealing that DC brand manager Cheryl Rubin helped spearhead the project.

The DVF holiday fashion line also includes a matching comic book written by Furstenberg and illustrated by avant-garde artist Konstantin Kakanias. Called BE THE WONDER WOMAN YOU CAN BE, the $25 tabloid-size book features some classic Wondy material, along with the stories of modern three woman, Diva, Viva, & Fifa (DVF, get it?), who become empowered after seeing Wonder Woman in their own reflections. Or something. Topless Robot has a few scans and plenty of snark.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:38:11 GMT

[quote][b]Earl Davis (10/25/2008)[/b][hr]A new one to look out for...

[/quote]

What's this and what was it done for ??

I have acquired a few rare ones you've never seen before, and will get them scanned.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Boboset — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:43:56 GMT

[quote][b]borgo (10/28/2008)[/b][hr]That is a special wraparound cover for the BATMAN & CAL RIPKEN Vs. The PENGUIN insert comic. This was a limited print run given away at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2007 and celebrating Geppi's Entertainment Museum. I'm a huge Orioles fan, but wasn't at that game. 10,000 were printed to be handed out to patrons at the Baltimore Orioles game on May 4, 2007, but only a scant few have survived the fate of being folded and stuffed into pockets, or being splattered with mustard or fingerprints from kids greasy hands. I've been calling and e-mailing comic shops in and around Baltimore in hopes of obtaining a copy, but without any luck.[/quote]

Oh my god! I have to see that comic, I dream of reading it! I'm so curious as to what Cal Ripkens purpose in the story would be. He probally transforms his entire body into iron in refference to his 'iron man' status, or hopefully he simply appears in every panel of the comic, not really doing that much but appearing in every single panel without missing a single one.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

borgo — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:59:28 GMT

That is a special wraparound cover for the BATMAN & CAL RIPKEN Vs. The PENGUIN insert comic. This was a limited print run given away at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 2007 and celebrating Geppi's Entertainment Museum. I'm a huge Orioles fan, but wasn't at that game. 10,000 were printed to be handed out to patrons at the Baltimore Orioles game on May 4, 2007, but only a scant few have survived the fate of being folded and stuffed into pockets, or being splattered with mustard or fingerprints from kids greasy hands. I've been calling and e-mailing comic shops in and around Baltimore in hopes of obtaining a copy, but without any luck.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:31:51 GMT

This came up on the CGC forums...

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:48:49 GMT

[quote][b]mark (4/6/2008)[/b][hr]Hey EArl?

How come we cant send you emails or PMs?[/quote]

Finally fixed.

Earl.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:45:40 GMT

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:44:14 GMT

A new one to look out for...

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:51:30 GMT

Thanks for the info. Borgo; I still have to get round to picking up copies of the first three "Adventures with..." giveaways

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

borgo — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:11:53 GMT

It's not a variant. It is just lacking the red 1/2 overwrap which also contained coupons for various dairy products on the back cover. The overwrap was originally stapled to the comic and is made of a slightly heavier, non-slick paper. The comic up for auction is apparently missing the overwrap.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:26:33 GMT

I don't think i've seen this blue cover variant on the "adventures with the dc super-heroes" dairies giveaway before - the version on the dc index site has a predominatly red cover & there's less of the cover picture on show

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180301566949&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1123

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:49:18 GMT

Some more details on the Mortal Kpmbat vs. DC universe comic - it looks to be available only in the Kollectors edition which is in turn only coming out in the US

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2008/10/10/midway-unveils-alex-ross-mortal-kombat-vs-dc-universe-kollectors-edition/

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ringfinger — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:28:34 GMT

[quote][b]Earl Davis (9/28/2008)[/b][hr]One to look out for. Dan Didio announced at Baltimore that there will be a promo comic included in the DCU vs. Mortal Kombat game.

Earl.[/quote]

Very nice. Would love to get a hold of that.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Earl Davis — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:28:44 GMT

One to look out for. Dan Didio announced at Baltimore that there will be a promo comic included in the DCU vs. Mortal Kombat game.

Earl.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:27:41 GMT

Yes - real printed comic ( it is online as well though ), 12 pages, regular page size

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:40:39 GMT

[quote][b]David Buck (9/20/2008)[/b][hr]New giveaway out this week - not sure if this will be issued in the US as this was printed in the UK

If there is aUS edition - it'll probably be a variant with the US spelling of color; the indicia uses "color"[/quote]

Hi David.
Is that an actual comic ??
And comic sized ???

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:47:37 GMT

New giveaway out this week - not sure if this will be issued in the US as this was printed in the UK

If there is a US edition - it'll probably be a variant with the US spelling of color; the indicia uses "color"

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ringfinger — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:07:17 GMT

Cool looking book. Wher'd you get it?

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:31:34 GMT

[quote]

There's a new con-edison giveaway out - Safety adventures with the JLA"
[/quote]

That'll be this one, which I stumbled across recently and bought.

[img]http://www.comicspriceguide.com/boards/Attachment89.aspx[/img]

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:44:14 GMT

[quote][b]marmat (9/7/2008)[/b][hr]I dont know if it counts, but I bought the Superman 13 DVD set and there is a free comic in the box. It's in spanish[/quote]

I knew there was a comic in this set ( reprints issue 7 of the current run ? ) - but I didn't get one as I have already got the previous boxset, but Spanish? - must have been a miscollation surely

There's a new con-edison giveaway out - see various ebay auctions - "Energy & Safety adventures with the JLA"

I've also picked up two giveaways that I believe are toys'r'us variants - they came with a justice league adventures # 13 toys'r'us marked giveaway but not as a pack so I can't be definite but all are dated July 2003 and all state in indicia "This Facsimilie edition not intended for sale" - none have upc boxes

Looney Tunes # 102

Scooby Doo # 72

I'll post these two in the comics missing from the database later as well

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

marmat — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:53:33 GMT

I dont know if it counts, but I bought the Superman 13 DVD set and there is a free comic in the box. It's in spanish

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:01:59 GMT

I was just looking through hake's price guide to character toys ( first edition ) & spotted a batman promo that appears identical in format to my "smoking is for squares" flyer - then I went online & discovered a copy had sold only recently through their site

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=194&ItemNo=68397

"Batman and Robin - Stand Up For Sportsmanship!" 1949

also worth noting is that the superman listing has pictured the second 1944 superman christmas giveaway & it should be more properly titled "Superman's Christmas Play Book"

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 12:59:52 GMT

Come on guys.

This thread was getting really interesting.

Post up some more rare promos please, just in case we've all missed something.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:16:44 GMT

[quote][b]David Buck (8/17/2008)[/b][hr]
Is this Giant canadian item a comic?

[/quote]

I've got this.
It's bigger than a comic but yes it is a comic book.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

David Buck — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:31:51 GMT

Ian - can you let us know if "the adventures of finn & friends" that dc sent you have "special advertising section" printed at the top of each page like the bound in versions?

also Just found this page online

http://www.sumerak.com/titans001.shtml

showing that this teen titans insert appeared in 9 Archie comics as well as DC's

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:06:09 GMT

[quote]
Colour variants on superman's buddy are listed by overstreet - have you seen any?

[/quote]

Mine's in full colour.
They came with a plastic play Superman suit for kids in the 1940s.
The blue only printing seems to be one that they made when they simply couldn't afford full colour ink, probably due to the War.

RE: Hey Earl DC Giveaways

Ian Levine — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:03:35 GMT

[quote][b]David Buck (8/17/2008)[/b][hr]Ian I imagine you are aware of the following comic cavalcade reprint giveaways

Carl Akeley...He Brought Us Africa

and this LARGE logo variant of the "Tomorrow - the world" issue

as opposed to the more common version ( although the dc index site uses the above version ) [/quote]

I have all of these including both versions of Tomorrow The World.

I don't have The Twain Shall Meet, not the two obscure ones that Mike Voiles pictures on his site, but I do have another one not listed in Overstreet.