LONERS #3 SELLS OUT FOR A THIRD TIME

**MattBrady** · 06-18-2007, 04:33 PM

Press Release

Marvel is happy to announce that The Loners #3 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level). Writer C. B. Cebulski and artist Karl Moline’s innovative look at a group of “recovering” heroes is now three-for-three, with every issue of the acclaimed limited series selling out! The unique title, which spun out of the pages of Runaways, follows five young heroes who are seeking to give up their lives as heroes, and stop using their powers or abilities.

“A three-peat?!? Wow!” writer C.B. Cebulski ecstatically exclaimed. “I guess Marvel has a new ‘little book that could’ on its hands. As I’ve been a Marvel zombie pretty much since birth, being allowed to write a comic with some of my favorite Marvel B-listers was a dream come true. But nothing could have prepared me for the fan and retailer response of this level! “

The critics also agree that The Loners is a series for all superhero fans. “The art of Loners continues to be superb,” says Mattheaw McLean of SilverBulletComicBooks.com, “with excellent character representation and action sequences.”

“This series’ concept is a gem,” says ComiXtreme.com’s Scott Williams. “…If you’re not already on board, go seek out the first two issues to go with this one.”

Says Marvel's Senior Vice-President of Sales and Circulation David Gabriel, "we keep finding gems like these in our publishing schedule throughout the year. Series like Ares, Agents of Atlas, and now Loners. And just as you're now seeing a big rise in popularity for Ares, don't be surprised when you see a bigger push with the Loners characters and even the Agents of Atlas later in the year!"

With the Marvel’s break-out hit The Loners continuing to garner support from critics and fans alike (not to mention those three straight sell-outs), Marvel advises retailers to check their orders for future issues of this series. The Loners may not want to be heroes, but if Marvel fans get their way they may not have a choice!

THE LONERS #4 (OF 6) (MAY072150)
Written by C. B. CEBULSKI
Penciled & Inked by KARL MOLINE
Cover by JASON PEARSON
Rated T+ …$2.99
On Sale—July 5th

Steve Magnum · 06-18-2007, 04:43 PM

Yay for C.B., Karl, Jason and the entire Loners crew! Now will somebody please get Marvel to make this series an ongoing? Please?

Alex DeLarge · 06-18-2007, 04:43 PM

Thats what happens when you print so few copies in comparison to demand. It is a shame that at this point we don't know how few they made, so this doesn't seem to be impressive until we know those figures.

grphxkindaguy · 06-18-2007, 04:48 PM

I couldn't figure out, what movie is this cover an homage from?!?

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by grphxkindaguy

I couldn't figure out, what movie is this cover an homage from?!?

Weird Science.

Take care,
C.B.

scottmdavis · 06-18-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by C.B.Cebulski

Weird Science.

Take care,
C.B.

classic. your idea?

StoneGold · 06-18-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex DeLarge

Thats what happens when you print so few copies in comparison to demand. It is a shame that at this point we don't know how few they made, so this doesn't seem to be impressive until we know those figures.

In terms of actual sales, sure. But what is probably more important for us on a consumer level is Marvel is bothering to put out press releases saying how well the book is doing. That they are bothering to do so would seem to indicate what their faith in the book is, and the likeliness of it turning into a regular series.

Prometheus3 · 06-18-2007, 06:01 PM

So is the third time that Loners has sold out? Or has the specific issue Loners #3 sold out a third time? I'm confused.

But this is great news for Loners fans.

Prometheus3 · 06-18-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MattBrady

Says Marvel's Senior Vice-President of Sales and Circulation David Gabriel, "we keep finding gems like these in our publishing schedule throughout the year. Series like Ares, Agents of Atlas, and now Loners. And just as you're now seeing a big rise in popularity for Ares, don't be surprised when you see a bigger push with the Loners characters and even the Agents of Atlas later in the year!"

Wait a minute, what did he say about Agents of Atlas? Does this mean there will be an Agents of Atlas 2 miniseries or even an Agents of Atlas ongoing? I would love an Agents of Atlas ongoing series.

scottmdavis · 06-18-2007, 06:03 PM

the may run the mini, see where the numbers lie and then probably winter/spring launch the ongoing.

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by scottmdavis

classic. your idea?

I may have tossed out the John Hughes movie poster homage idea... but Jason Pearson took it and kicked out the whole run of amazing covers. He deserves all the credit!

Take care,
C.B.

thefourthman · 06-18-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Prometheus3

So is the third time that Loners has sold out? Or has the specific issue Loners #3 sold out a third time? I'm confused.

But this is great news for Loners fans.

Issue 1 sold out, issue 2 sold out and now issue 3 sold out.

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex DeLarge

Thats what happens when you print so few copies in comparison to demand. It is a shame that at this point we don't know how few they made, so this doesn't seem to be impressive until we know those figures.

Actually, after the sell outs of issues one and two, Marvel anticipated the demand and felt the book was under-ordered, and it turns out they were right. Even with an over-printing, issue three still sold out.

Take care,
C.B.

thefourthman · 06-18-2007, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Prometheus3

Wait a minute, what did he say about Agents of Atlas? Does this mean there will be an Agents of Atlas 2 miniseries or even an Agents of Atlas ongoing? I would love an Agents of Atlas ongoing series.

Uh... They kinda implied at the convention that you would see them in other books, I specifically remember Parker mentioning Spidey Family #3.

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by StoneGold

In terms of actual sales, sure. But what is probably more important for us on a consumer level is Marvel is bothering to put out press releases saying how well the book is doing. That they are bothering to do so would seem to indicate what their faith in the book is, and the likeliness of it turning into a regular series.

I agree, StoneGold, and I hope that more Loners is definitely a possibility in all our futures!

Take care,
C.B.

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Prometheus3

Wait a minute, what did he say about Agents of Atlas? Does this mean there will be an Agents of Atlas 2 miniseries or even an Agents of Atlas ongoing? I would love an Agents of Atlas ongoing series.

I would too. That book kicked ass!

Take care,
C.B.

C.B.Cebulski · 06-18-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thefourthman

Issue 1 sold out, issue 2 sold out and now issue 3 sold out.

And hopefully retailers will order enough of issue four to fill their ever-increasing demand.

Also, don't forget that issue five is a doozy as we re-introduce a classic Marvel character back into continuity!

Take care,
C.B.

Eagle Al · 06-18-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C.B.Cebulski

And hopefully retailers will order enough of issue four to fill their ever-increasing demand.

Also, don't forget that issue five is a doozy as we re-introduce a classic Marvel character back into continuity!

Please tell me it's the original Human Torch CB

(Or failing that - Toro - who was of course partially re-introduced several years back in Power Pack before slipping by the way ...)

scottmdavis · 06-18-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C.B.Cebulski

And hopefully retailers will order enough of issue four to fill their ever-increasing demand.

Also, don't forget that issue five is a doozy as we re-introduce a classic Marvel character back into continuity!

Take care,
C.B.

Sleepwalker?