• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Comic Book Herald

A Comic Book Reading Order Guide For Beginners & Fans

  • Reading Orders
    • Marvel
    • My Marvelous Year
    • DC Comics
    • All Comic Book Publishers
    • Most Recent
  • Beginner Guides
    • Beginner’s Guide To Comics In 2023
    • Marvel 2023: Where to Start?
    • DC 2023: Where to Start?
    • Best of Lists
    • Tablets for Comics
    • Guides for Digital Readers
  • Reviews
    • Marvel Comics
    • DC Comics
    • Comic Book Movies
    • Comic Book TV
    • Video Games
  • Podcasts & Video
    • My Marvelous Year
    • Best Comics Ever (CBH)
    • CBH on Youtube!
  • About Me
    • My Favorite Comics of All Time
    • Columns
    • CBH Email Newsletter
  • Support Comic Book Herald
    • Ways to support
You are here: Home / Featured / Previously On #105: The No New Comics Blues

Previously On #105: The No New Comics Blues

April 9, 2020 by Dave 2 Comments

This week in “Previously On,” I reflect on the absence of new comic book releases from the major publishers throughout the month of April, and share what I’m doing as a result.

No new comics were released over the past two weeks as a result of the all-encompassing impact of Covid-19 around the world. Surprisingly (at least to me), not only did print comics halt in the US after Diamond announced they were shutting down distribution, but Marvel, DC, Image and the like also all agreed to pause digital releases of new comic books.

In the hustle of keeping Comic Book Herald up to date, adding to ongoing reading orders, and creating new videos / podcasts every week, I’ve often thought to myself that it would be great if new comics just paused for a little while so I could catch up on all the reading I fell behind on. The reality, and the circumstances, are something else entirely, with the absence of new comic book Wednesdays leaving a trivial yet massive hole in weekly routine and much needed distractions.

This virus impacts everything. Comics are no exception.

With that in mind, here’s what’s going on at Comic Book Herald, either in response to the pandemic, or simply as a mention of regular ways I’m coping. These are the comics I’m reading, and the steps I’m taking!

Support For Comic Book Herald:

Comic Book Herald is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.

Comic Book Herald’s reading orders and guides are also made possible by reader support on Patreon, and generous reader donations.

Any size contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content. Support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards, or Donate here! Thank you for reading!

Supporting Local Comic Shops

Local comic book stores are hit particularly hard by the pandemic, unable to keep their stores open, hardly a financial reality many can afford. It’s a small thing, and not a long term solution, but before a bigger idea takes root, I’m doing what I can to support the local comics community.

The first thing I did is check in with my personal LCS, and learned they would still pull the books I had on file prior to Diamond shutting down shipping, and ship them to me at home. If the stay at home orders continue impacting their business well into the future, I’ll also be reaching out about gift card purchases, in order to send them some cash now, and then use it myself later when possible.

I also took part in Sktchd.com’s very cool comic shop + commission giveaway, purchasing Machine Gun Wizards and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me from Challengers Comics in Chicago. Amazingly, I also won the giveaway, and will be a getting a Star Wars sketch from the absolutely incredible Daniel Warren Johnson!

Finally, I announced this on the Patreon, but I’m also doubling this month’s charitable contributions, with a focus on local comic shops for CBH readers. Any time a reader submits a shop, I’ll reach out to that store about gift card options, and then send you the card (again, cash now for the LCS, comics for you later!). Submissions accepted until I hit my limit!

Klaus




Underrated Gems From CBH Writers

Every would-be NCBD Wednesday throughout April, I’ve also reached out to Comic Book Herald’s writers about highlighting comics (within the last decade or so) that never quite got the love they deserved. These “underrated gems” can hopefully provide some fun, off-the-path reading recommendations for all of us stuck indoors more than usual.

Ritesh Babu informally kicked things off with a fantastic guide to the Klaus universe of Grant Morrison and Dan Mora, and plenty more are on the way.

My Marvelous Year Readings

There’s a clear craving for entertainment recommendations during the age of quarantine, and although it’s self-serving, I don’t know of many reading clubs / podcasts that fit the bill better than My Marvelous Year.

In the MMY club, Zack and I read through curated lists of the 10 best stories from every single year of Marvel Comics. We’ve made it from the 1960’s up to 1983 currently, with recent highlights including everything from Chris Claremont written Uncanny X-Men to Frank Miller / Klaus Janson Daredevil to kicking off the Walt Simonson era of Thor!

Come check out the club and podcast now for reading recommendations, the inevitable brawl that’s going to break out when Zack and I disagree about the irrefutable excellence of 1984’s Secret Wars.

Magneto in House of X

Krakin’ The Great House of X / Powers of X Re-Read

Even without new X-Men comic book releases, Krakin’ Krakoa continues unabated. It’s actually been a lot of fun to tackle some bigger picture subjects like every riddle Mister Sinister left for us in “Sinister Secrets,” or the complete comics history of the island Krakoa.

Next up, for my 50th episode, I’m doing a full re-read of House of X / Powers of X.  The more CBH fans that want to play along, the better, and I want to hear all your theories!

Reading Through The Best Of The Year So Far!

While it’s depressing that my “first quarter” picks for the best comics of 2020 is looking more and more like it might be quarters one and two, I’d still point readers there for all the great reads that already came out this year (and that you may have missed the first go around).

I’m currently re-reading Dragon Hoops (it’s that damn good), and would highly recommend everyone do the same!

Otherwise, I’d love to hear what other people are doing during this impossible time. Let me know in the comments.

Filed Under: Featured, Opinion Tagged With: previously on

Heroically Support Comic Book Herald!

If you like Comic Book Herald, and are able to donate, any small contribution will help keep CBH alive and full of new comics guides and content. Donate here! Or, support CBH on Patreon for exclusive rewards! Thank you for reading!

Become a Patron!

About Dave

Dave is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Comic Book Herald, and also the Boss of assigning himself fancy titles. He's a long-time comic book fan, and can be seen most evenings in Batman pajama pants. Contact Dave @comicbookherald on Twitter or via email at dave@comicbookherald.com.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Tyler says

    April 9, 2020 at 10:00 am

    I decided to sit down and read through dc comics since post crisis and it has been helpful with coping with the fact of no new comics every week.

    Reply
    • Dave says

      April 10, 2020 at 9:49 am

      Nice, that sounds like a good project. I have a “100 best DC Comics since Crisis” project on the backburner, so let me know any standouts 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

The Comic Book Herald Podcast!

Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsRSS
My Marvelous Year Podcast and Reading Club 1

Recent Posts

  • X-Men #15-17 in Review—Return to the Vault! March 29, 2023
  • “Mister Mammoth”, “Spy Superb” & “Hairball” with Matt Kindt | CBH Interviews #108 March 28, 2023
  • 2002 Pt. 4: X-Force, Chamber, & Exiles March 27, 2023
  • Pax Americana and The Infinite Loop Of Imperiums March 25, 2023
  • Fall of X Teasers & Al Ewing’s Sins of Sinister | Comic Book Herald Live! March 24, 2023
  • “Sins of Sinister” Part 6: Immoral X-Men #2—in Review! March 23, 2023
  • DESTINY OF X | The Krakoan Empire Divided March 22, 2023
  • “Secret Identity” with Alex Segura | CBH Interviews #107 March 21, 2023
  • 2002 Pt. 3: Daredevil & Elektra March 20, 2023
  • Immoral X-Men #2 and Wolverine vs. Dark Beast! | Comic Book Herald Live! March 17, 2023
  • X-Men: The Animated Series Season 2 Rewatch! March 16, 2023
  • “Sins of Sinister” Part 5: Nightcrawlers #2—in Review! March 15, 2023
  • My Marvelous Interview: Paul Jenkins on Wolverine Origin, Inhumans, Spectacular Spider-Man, & More! March 13, 2023
  • The Dark Knight Trilogy 15 Years Later: Film & Comic Influences! March 11, 2023
  • Sins of Sinister: Nightcrawlers, X-Men #20, New Mutants: Lethal Legion #1 | Comic Book Herald Live! March 10, 2023

Popular Articles

DC Rebirth Guide

Batman Reading Order

DC New 52 Reading Order

Marvel Ultimate Universe Guide

Civil War Reading Order

Marvel Cosmic Reading Order

The Best Comics of All Time!

Deadpool Reading Order

Justice League Reading Order

Complete Thanos Reading Order

X-Men Reading Guide (Modern Era)

Age of Apocalypse Reading Order

Modern Marvel Universe in 25 Trades

Best Tablet For Digital Comics

Is Marvel Unlimited Worth It?

Footer

New to Comic Book Herald?

Hey there - my name's Dave and this is my comic book blog. It's my way of sharing my borderline obsessive addiction to the comic book medium, and I hope you like some of what's going on here.

Most people that come here are looking for my (WIP) Marvel reading order guide. You can probably also get a sense if CBH is for you by taking a look at some of my columns.

If you like what you see, let's connect on Facebook or Twitter. Or, leave a comment on the blog here, I'm always looking for new awesome people in the comic book community.

More on Comic Book Herald

  • Home
  • About
  • Support CBH
  • My Marvelous Year
  • Join!
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service

Recent Posts

  • X-Men #15-17 in Review—Return to the Vault!
  • “Mister Mammoth”, “Spy Superb” & “Hairball” with Matt Kindt | CBH Interviews #108
  • 2002 Pt. 4: X-Force, Chamber, & Exiles
  • Pax Americana and The Infinite Loop Of Imperiums
  • Fall of X Teasers & Al Ewing’s Sins of Sinister | Comic Book Herald Live!

Copyright © 2023 · Metro Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in