ComixTribe Expands Mico-Distribution
The publisher has just announced that it has doubled the number of retailers carrying its books for the month of February. Not only that, but they're also shipping twice as many books direct-to-retailers in February as well. The publisher has opted to circumvent the traditional direct market distribution channel and their books are now being carried in more than 50 retail locations in the US and Canada.
"We couldn't be more excited about where we are as a young imprint," said ComixTribe Publisher Tyler James. "SCAM has done extremely well for us, and orders for THE RED TEN are way up for the second issue. ComixTribe has shipped more than 2,000 books direct-to-retailers in 2012, and we're just getting started." Both The Red Ten #2 and Scam #1 second printing debut February 29.
It's not just James that's excited. Local comic book shops are equally thrilled.
While the direct market has sometimes been luke-warm to new publishers, many retailers are finding real value in carrying these books. "What I love about ComixTribe is that not only are they creating quality stuff, but they never stop hustling to promote it," said Chris Proulx of Double Midnight Comic.
"THE RED TEN & SCAM have been very popular in our shop! They are selling better than mid-tier Marvel & the guys at ComixTribe work their butts off," said Ernie Pelletier of Friendly Neighborhood Comics.
On February 29 at Friendly Neighborhood Comics in Bellingham, MA, James and The Red Ten co-creator Cesar Feliciano will be on hand to sign books and provide witty banter with fans. They'll also be bringing along The Red Ten #2 first printing, The Red Ten #2 Blood Smear Variants, The Red Ten #1 first printing and The Red Ten #1 Artist Edition. Joe Martino will also be on hand to sign books as well.
Full press release and interiors below.
ComixTribe Expands Micro-Distribution, Doubles Direct-to-Retailer Sales in February
February 24, 2012 -- Newburyport, MA -- Independent publisher ComixTribe announced today that it has doubled the number of retailers carrying its books this month, and will ship twice as many books direct-to-retailers in February as it did in January. Opting to circumvent the traditional direct market distribution channel in favor of establishing direct partnerships with indie-supportive retailers, ComixTribe books are now carried in more than 50 retail locations in the US and Canada.
On the heels of a strong January debut of SCAM #1 by Joe Mulvey, this month ComixTribe is releasing both THE RED TEN #2, the second installment of the ten-issue superhero murder mystery by Tyler James and Cesar Feliciano, as well as the 2nd printing of the sold out SCAM #1, featuring a new variant cover. "We couldn't be more excited about where we are as a young imprint," said ComixTribe Publisher Tyler James. "SCAM has done extremely well for us, and orders for THE RED TEN are way up for the second issue. ComixTribe has shipped more than 2,000 books direct-to-retailers in 2012, and we're just getting started." Both THE RED TEN #2 and SCAM #1 second printing debut February 29.
ComixTribe is one of a small number of independent creators and publishers pursuing a direct-to-retailer distribution model. "The micro distribution phenomenon is underway. Savvy retailers are adding depth to their shop by stocking quality creator owned books like SCAM and THE RED TEN," reports Larry Doherty of Larry's Wonderful World of Comics, who has partnered with ComixTribe on New England Comic Retailer's Alliance (NECRA) Variants for both SCAM #1 and THE RED TEN #2.
While the direct market has sometimes been luke-warm to new publishers, many retailers are finding real value in carrying these books. "What I love about ComixTribe is that not only are they creating quality stuff, but they never stop hustling to promote it," said Chris Proulx of Double Midnight Comic. "THE RED TEN & SCAM have been very popular in our shop! They are selling better than mid-tier Marvel & the guys at ComixTribe work their butts off," said Ernie Pelletier of Friendly NeighborhoodComics
SCAM is “X-Men meets Oceans 11″ and involves a team of super-powered grifters on the biggest con of their lives...taking down a Vegas casino and getting revenge on a former teammate who double-crossed them. The first printing of SCAM #1 was limited to just 777 copies, which sold out to retailers more than a week before release date.
On the heels of a strong January debut of SCAM #1 by Joe Mulvey, this month ComixTribe is releasing both THE RED TEN #2, the second installment of the ten-issue superhero murder mystery by Tyler James and Cesar Feliciano, as well as the 2nd printing of the sold out SCAM #1, featuring a new variant cover. "We couldn't be more excited about where we are as a young imprint," said ComixTribe Publisher Tyler James. "SCAM has done extremely well for us, and orders for THE RED TEN are way up for the second issue. ComixTribe has shipped more than 2,000 books direct-to-retailers in 2012, and we're just getting started." Both THE RED TEN #2 and SCAM #1 second printing debut February 29.ComixTribe is one of a small number of independent creators and publishers pursuing a direct-to-retailer distribution model. "The micro distribution phenomenon is underway. Savvy retailers are adding depth to their shop by stocking quality creator owned books like SCAM and THE RED TEN," reports Larry Doherty of Larry's Wonderful World of Comics, who has partnered with ComixTribe on New England Comic Retailer's Alliance (NECRA) Variants for both SCAM #1 and THE RED TEN #2.
While the direct market has sometimes been luke-warm to new publishers, many retailers are finding real value in carrying these books. "What I love about ComixTribe is that not only are they creating quality stuff, but they never stop hustling to promote it," said Chris Proulx of Double Midnight Comic. "THE RED TEN & SCAM have been very popular in our shop! They are selling better than mid-tier Marvel & the guys at ComixTribe work their butts off," said Ernie Pelletier of Friendly Neighborhood
THE RED TEN is a superhero re-telling of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit "And Then There Were None." The second issue, written by James and drawn by Cesar Feliciano, sees the "heroes" narrowly escape an explosion that destroyed of one of their own, only to find new and deadly horrors that await them on the island. The standard edition features a cover by CP Wilson, III (Stuff of Legend.) The NECRA variant features a cover by Alex Cormack (Chicara.)
SCAM is “X-Men meets Oceans 11″ and involves a team of super-powered grifters on the biggest con of their lives...taking down a Vegas casino and getting revenge on a former teammate who double-crossed them. The first printing of SCAM #1 was limited to just 777 copies, which sold out to retailers more than a week before release date.
"It's been an unbelievable experience to have so many people enjoy the story I've been waiting for years to finally tell," says SCAM's Mulvey. SCAM #2, will be ComixTribe's March release.
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The next chapter of the thrilling 10 issue maxi-series that’s an Agatha Christie-style whodunnit meets The Justice League debuts at Friendly Neighborhood Comics!In the second issue, after narrowly escaping an explosion that took the lives of one of their own, The Alliance uncovers new and deadly horrors awaiting them on the island. Plus, the tragic origin of Red!
- THE RED TEN #2 – (First Printing) – Get ‘em signed!
- THE RED TEN #2 (Blood Smear Variants) – Only 100 printed! Come signed, number and hand smeared with “blood!”
- THE RED TEN #1 (First Printings!) – (Going for $15 on eBay, get ‘em for cover price!)
- THE RED TEN #1 (Artist Editions!) – Featuring original sketch cover by Tyler James or Cesar Feliciano!
- Cesar Feliciano will also debut a new THE RED TEN inspired print series at the signing!
As an added bonus, Joe Martino (Shadowflame, Ripperman) will also be on hand to sign books and talk comics!
Hope to see you there!New Preview of THE RED TEN #2!
New Preview of SCAM #1 (2nd Printing)!
Readers: Don’t Miss Out On THE RED TEN #2 First Printing!
Want to make sure you get a copy of THE RED TEN #2? Readers have three options available to purchase:
1.) Pre-order now from any of the retailers listed below to reserve your copy and pick-up February 29, 2012.
2.) If your retailer is not carrying THE RED TEN #2, PRE-ORDER THE RED TEN #2 now from ComixTribe!
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3.) Buy it digitally on February 29, from digital distribution partners, including Graphic.ly, DriveThruComics, MyDigitalComics, and Wowio.
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Retailers: Interested in Carry ComixTribe Books?
ComixTribe has a limited number of spots left for retailers interested in carrying our books this month. These spots will be filled first-come, first-serve, so if you are a progressive retailer looking to support quality creator-owned books and want exclusivity for 30 days, contact tyler.james@comixtribe.com (or DM @tylerjamescomic at Twitter) immediately.
About ComixTribeComixTribe has a limited number of spots left for retailers interested in carrying our books this month. These spots will be filled first-come, first-serve, so if you are a progressive retailer looking to support quality creator-owned books and want exclusivity for 30 days, contact tyler.james@
ComixTribe is a publisher of creator-owned comics, including SCAM, The Red Ten, EPIC, Tears of the Dragon, The Standard, and Runners. In addition to being a publishing imprint, ComixTribe is also an online community, with the mission statement: Creators helping creators make better comics. ComixTribe also sponsors the annual 30 Characters Challenge, an online art event where participants challenge themselves to create 30 brand new characters in just 30 days, one for every day of November. Visit ComixTribe.com or email publisher Tyler James (tyler.james@comixtribe.com) to learn more.
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