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Hey, Folks!

D.C. Comics announced today that because they have switched over to a multi-distributor model that they will no longer publish a monthly physical solicitation catalog.

Instead of “DC Previews”, they will now have “DC Connect”! 

“This downloadable, digital-only catalog features solicitation information for DC’s comic books, original graphic novels, collected editions, and collectibles—and that’s just the start!” reads DC’s description. 

“In the coming months DC Connect will update and evolve in order to maximize the advantages of its digital format, the publisher continued. “Future issues will include expanded content, featuring talent interviews, preview pages from upcoming stories, behind-the-scenes looks at projects in development, multimedia content, and more!

“The catalog will also have a new look and layout compared to its predecessor, DC Previews, making it more engaging and easier to get the latest intel on current and future DC comic book projects.”

If you follow this link-https://www.dccomics.com/comics/dc-connect-2020/dc-connect-1- it will take you to D.C.’s website where you can download the .pdf file today!

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And here is a revised list of DC’s July publishing schedule.

Again all of this is subject to change.

Tuesday, July 7
New Comic Books:
Batman #94 (finale to “Their Dark Designs”)
Batman and the Outsiders #14
The Batman’s Grave #8
Detective Comics #1023
The Flash #757
The Green Lantern Season Two #5
Hawkman #25
Justice League Odyssey #22
Strange Adventures #3
Superman #23
Wonder Woman #758
Young Justice #16

Hey Folks!

 

It is my extreme pleasure to announce that Monarch Comics will be opening for business on Tuesday, May 12^th, as directed by Governor DeWine. While I am excited to get back in the driver’s seat as well as seeing all of you again, there will be a couple of requests Steve and I will be making in order to help insure the safety and health of our customers.

 

• We are requesting that anyone who comes in the store is wearing a face mask. Governor DeWine stopped short at making this a requirement to opening, so we aren’t compelling anyone to adhere to the request, but it does seem prudent and an ounce of prevention is generally worth a pound of cure. Steve and I will be wearing face masks and it does seem rather appropriate to wear a mask in a comic book shop.
• Because of the size of the store, we will only be allowing 6 patrons in at any given time. Once we hit that 6 person limit Steve and I will lock the door until someone is ready to leave. So if you do arrive at the store and the door is locked then please be patient. We will let you in as soon as someone is ready to go. I am really not expecting this to be much of an issue as we rarely hit 6 or more people in the store at any given time, but a limit had to be made and I figured 6 is as good a number as any.
• We ask you to respect social distancing measures as well as you are able to within the confines of the store. I know this may be tricky considering most of you will at least want to peruse the New Release rack. We will have to play this one by ear, but please try not to crowd the New Release rack.
• I want to mention again how much I truly miss being in the store and talking to each and every one of you, but I’m afraid that with the current conditions being what they are we will have to curtail conversations a bit for the time being. I am, of course, dedicated to continuing the service you have grown to expect from Monarch Comics, but we are asking you to limit your visit to 10-15 minutes.
• If anyone is uncomfortable with entering the store during this time we are happy to give you curbside service. Again, this is will be a new thing for us and I’m sure we will have some bugs to work out of the system, but at least at the start you can message us on Facebook Messenger or give the store a call to schedule your pick up. We will assign you a time to swing by the store and then Steve or I will bring your order out to your car.
• We will have a big jug of hand sanitizer available at the counter for those who need it.
• We have the shipment of comics that were originally scheduled to go on sale 3/25 up on the rack, pulled for sub customers, and ready to go when we open on May 12^th. Diamond Comic Distributors are currently planning on making the first shipment of new comics for a May 20^th If everything goes according to plan, I will have the Shipping List and Subscription Form for 5/20 up and ready to go by May 13^th.
• We do have the April Previews in stock and ready to go. Initial orders for April solicited items has been extended to the month of May and the Previews that would typically cover June orders will now be May/June orders. There will be NO May Previews.
• As I mentioned above, we have already pulled subscription orders for the 3/25 book shipment. Steve and I understand that things may be a little difficult for folks right now and that comics may be not be the thing first and foremost on your minds, so if you can’t pick up your previous order right away then please reach out and let us know whether you would like to cancel any previous orders or if you are going to need a little extra time before you can make it in to pick up your holds. We will be happy to work with you on a solution.
• Finally, still no word on rescheduling Free Comic Book Day 2020. I have a feeling that we may not have one this year, which would be sad, but I’d rather skip it for a year and come back strong next Spring rather than have it before we are ready and have people get sick. I will, of course, keep everyone updated as soon as more information comes down the pike from Diamond. I can tell you that the FCBD 2020 titles have been ordered and printed and that discussions are taking place as to what to do with them. If we end up getting the FCBD titles we will be handing them out to our customers as soon as we are able to even if we can’t actually hold the event.

 

Steve and I will be spending the next week rearranging the store a bit and cleaning everything for our opening on May 12^th! I can’t tell you how excited I am to be up and running, but let’s all do our best to make the transition as safe and easy as possible!

 

Cya soon!

Hey, Folks!

I just wanted to take a moment and update everyone with the current condition of the comic retailing community.

Obviously, we are still closed by order of the governor and we will continue to respect his decision in the face of this terrible scourge.

Hey, Folks!

Well, the day we knew would eventually arrive is here…just a couple of days earlier than I expected.

As per the directives of the Ohio State governor’s office, Monarch Comics will be closing as of 7pm on Monday, March 23rd until such a time as the current public health crisis has passed.

Well, we knew this was coming, but it still stings to actually have to report it.

As of this morning, Diamond Comic Distributors have officially postponed Free Comic Book Day during this time of national emergency.

Hopefully the event will be able to be rescheduled for later in the summer or early fall, but obviously we have no idea what tomorrow will bring much less weeks and months from now.