Ghostbusters: The Other Side paperback trade out today.


by ilikethecoke

16 years ago

I'm going to get my copy the same day I'm getting Ghostbusters the Video Game.

by DocFritz

16 years ago

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Does the IDW GB comics had that success to make it trade paperback?

A lot of comics actually make more of their money on trade paperback sales nowadays. Just like many movies can do so-so or bomb at the theatres and make it up on DVD sales, comics can make it up with TPB sales. In part, I guess, because while individual comic issues are barely sold anymore except comic stores anymore, trade paperbacks are sold in book stores. And there's a lot more book stores than there are comic specialty shops.

by thedavetini

16 years ago

Doc Fritz is right, but I think its more for Marvel and DC, although Ghostbusters is still pretty popular.

by PVENKMAN84

16 years ago

TPBs and variant covers are how small pressers make money.

by Bboyrd

15 years, 10 months ago

I'm thinking about getting this Trade Paperback. Is it worth it? How was the story and art?

by Kingpin

15 years, 10 months ago

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I'm thinking about getting this Trade Paperback. Is it worth it? How was the story and art?

I wouldn't say so… if you can find the individual issues I'd suggest reading them before buying the more expensive trade paperback. The story didn't live up to the hype, had a rather predictable and uninspired resolution and was written by someone who just didn't get the characters. The art was okay, but nothing special to write home about.

by Psyche

15 years, 10 months ago

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I wouldn't say so… if you can find the individual issues I'd suggest reading them before buying the more expensive trade paperback. The story didn't live up to the hype, had a rather predictable and uninspired resolution and was written by someone who just didn't get the characters. The art was okay, but nothing special to write home about.

Agreed! I have the paperback and I'm currently stuck half way through because I can't really be bothered reading more at the moment. With Legion, I couldn't put it down but this is unremarkable.

I am glad I own it though, to support the GB franchise.

by Bboyrd

15 years, 10 months ago

I guess I'll pass. Thanks guys.

by JamesCGamora

15 years, 10 months ago

I would at the very least see if you can find a “scanalation” of it…so you can at the very least…read it and make your own judgement.

Or if you own an Ipod Touch or Iphone you can get them for a dollar a piece which is far cheaper than buying paperback

by 9sam11

15 years, 10 months ago

Where could i buy this online???