Comics: New Releases and Publications

Well, in the Greek comic market lately we've got some exciting news! I don't know where to start Popeye, Disney, Bleck, Little Sheriff? Well, let's go take a look.

I think I'll start with my favorite theme, Disney. Well, I recently saw inNational Library, where journals, volumes and other publications are listed, something very interesting. Kathimerini had listed 24 new volumes of the Disney Library, which has stories of Carl Barks. They had already been released by Terzopoulos, but again by Kathimerini, 16 volumes with stories of the great Barks. It was not entirely certain that Kathimerini would continue the volumes. Of course, they had said to wait for an official announcement, which we are still waiting for, but also the volumes were very successful in the world. Many persons wish to complete this great project.

The24 new volumes, registered, are the following. So we're up to volume 40:

(ISBN:978-960-085-058).
(ISBN:978-960-085-26-5). Pizarro’s Treasures
(ISBN:978-960-585-027-2). The Champion
(ISBN:978-960-085-028-9). The Rainbow Island
(ISBN:978-960-085-029-6). All in the Sea
(ISBN:978-960-085-130-2). The Source of Youth
(ISBN:978-960-1585-031-9). Mythical Mystery
(ISBN:978-960-085-032-6). The Touch of Midas
(ISBN:978-960-585-033-3). Ali Baba’s Cave
(ISBN:978-960-585-034-0).
(ISBN:978-960-585-035-7). The Crown of Mayans
(ISBN:978-960-085-36-4).
(ISBN:978-960-585-037-1). The Bicentennial Safari
(ISBN:978-960-585-038-8). The Ghost of Metropolis
(ISBN:978-960-1585-039-5). Safari with Zori
(ISBN:978-960-085-040-1).
(ISBN:978-960-585-041-8). The Pirate’s Gold
(ISBN:978-960-085-042-5). The Ring of Mummy
(ISBN:978-960-585-043-2).
(ISBN:978-960-085-044-9). Mississippi’s Terror
(ISBN:978-965-585-045-6).
(ISBN:978-960-085-046-3).
(ISBN:978-960-585-047-0). Christmas in Bear Mountain
(ISBN:978-960-085-048-7). The Black Valley Sheriff

And, of course, don't forget the two volumes, registered last year (November 2014):

(ISBN:978-960-085-012-8). 1. Floyd Gottfredson Library : Mickey Mouse in Death Valley
(ISBN:978-960-085-013-5). 2. Floyd Gottfredson Library : Mickey Mouse and Minnie's Kidnapped

where they will probably reprint, in two places, the first volume of the Library of Floyd Gottfredson, published by the New Ray!

It should be pointed out that, in Terzopoulos' last interview with Giannis Doctor in the Journal of the Editors, we learned that New Ray had already prepared Flood's second volume, which gives us hopes to see him from Kathimerini.Another new one is Carl Barks' return to COMIX withCentral historywhich has never been published in COMIX. But, we'll discuss this in detail at the presentation of COMIX #8.

The reason now for the Little Sheriff, the top Western magazine, who returned a few days ago to the stands. A historical magazine that, along with the new issue, has already gathered 1470 issues full of Western stories. The new issue has 68 pages and a price of 2.90€. This is the second publishing effort of Comics & Crosswords by Mr. Leocrates Anemodoras, and let us hope it goes as best as possible. If the sales go well, we'll see the magazine, logically, every month on the stands.

The fifteenth issue of New Bleck was released on the stands a week ago. Magazine with 164 pages and another fine effort in the field of Greek comic books. Of course, the magazine has some flaws, such as Slovenian cover models with a Bleck unrecognizablely designed, delay in distribution, lack of color in Zagor's stories. However, to continue, it will need all the support of the people who like Bleck, but also to become better in the future.

Finally, another recent effort and new circulation is the return of Popeye, given along with «Viewer» Mr. Dragunis. The first issue was released on January 29. This is "Land of Jeeps", released by IDW on April 25, 2012. The artist, who was drafted, in order to «Catch» the style of Elzie Crisler Segar and Bud Sagendorf since the late 20s, was Bruce Ozella. Popeye's return to comic books was too successful, with IDW hitting a gold vein, after the great love of their readers prompted them to run out of available issues in record time. Only negative, in some ways, is that of the few pages (24 pages in total). However, very important is that (re)designed a comics hero with a special presence of decades, nearly 30 years after his suspension of publication. Great news (and this) and 2012 came back to America, with three years apart from its circulation in our country. The second issue ("The Worm Returns") is released on Friday, March 6, always with «Viewer», at a price of EUR 1.50 . However, if this attempt goes well, we will see the sailor again, who swallows spinach and autonomously on the stands.

That's it. As you have noticed, we have more news and analysis in Disney, and that is because, as I said, I have a weakness in these magazines.