Full Transcript for The Pull List - October 20, 2026: New Gods One-Shot, $10 80-Page Giants & Dork Heads to Sony

WEBVTT 00:00:06.030 --> 00:00:09.789 This is the pull list, October 20th, 2026. 00:00:09.949 --> 00:00:10.910 This is Martin. 00:00:11.070 --> 00:00:11.949 Let's get to it. 00:00:12.269 --> 00:00:16.030 DC just brought the New Gods back to Earth, and that's where we start. 00:00:16.190 --> 00:00:21.710 The New Gods one-shot is 48 pages, it lands January 13th, and it's$5.99. 00:00:21.949 --> 00:00:25.950 Ram V and Alex Packnadell are writing it with art from Joan Urgell. 00:00:26.109 --> 00:00:32.030 The story centers on Scott Free and Highfather, two of the most important figures in Jack Kirby's fourth world. 00:00:32.350 --> 00:00:36.589 Do the math on that cover price, and it works out to about 12.5 cents a page. 00:00:36.829 --> 00:00:39.390 Keep that number in your head because it matters in a minute. 00:00:39.550 --> 00:00:48.189 If you're new to this corner of the DC universe, we have the New Gods Volume 1, The Falling Sky, and Volume 2, Edge of Darkness, in the shop right now. 00:00:48.350 --> 00:00:51.149 Read those and you'll be ready on January 13th. 00:00:51.390 --> 00:00:55.630 Next up, Dynamite is making a play on value, and it's a loud one. 00:00:55.789 --> 00:00:59.230 They're rolling out 80 page giants at 10 bucks each. 00:00:59.390 --> 00:01:03.550 $10 for 80 pages is also 12.5 cents a page. 00:01:03.789 --> 00:01:08.030 Two publishers, two very different formats, and the same price per page. 00:01:08.189 --> 00:01:09.390 That tells me something. 00:01:09.549 --> 00:01:13.070 Readers are watching what they get for their money, and publishers know it. 00:01:13.230 --> 00:01:19.390 When a standard monthly keeps climbing in price, a thick book at a flat 10 bucks starts to look like the better deal. 00:01:19.549 --> 00:01:23.390 That's my take, not a fact, but watch whether other publishers follow. 00:01:23.629 --> 00:01:25.790 Now for the horror and sci-fi crowd. 00:01:25.950 --> 00:01:32.590 The Terminator Valentine's Day special arrives in February, written by Dan Waters with art from Pasquale Quilano. 00:01:32.829 --> 00:01:35.070 Yes, a Terminator love story. 00:01:35.230 --> 00:01:38.909 It's a strange pairing on paper, and that is exactly why I'm curious. 00:01:39.150 --> 00:01:44.829 Dan Waters has a real feel for mood and dread, and Pasquale Quilano's art should give it some bite. 00:01:44.989 --> 00:01:48.750 If you like your romance with a body count, mark February on your calendar. 00:01:48.989 --> 00:01:51.710 Now, the big story outside the comic shop. 00:01:51.950 --> 00:01:53.790 Dork is headed to Sony. 00:01:53.870 --> 00:01:56.989 That's a Hollywood deal, and the market is already reacting. 00:01:57.230 --> 00:02:00.030 Dork Issue 1 is now on its eighth printing. 00:02:00.269 --> 00:02:01.390 Eight printings. 00:02:01.549 --> 00:02:08.030 That's a book people want, and it's a reminder that a movie deal can move a back issue, but it also floods the market with copies. 00:02:08.269 --> 00:02:12.269 If you're chasing a first print, be patient and pay attention to what you're buying. 00:02:12.430 --> 00:02:13.789 Let's talk about the stores. 00:02:13.949 --> 00:02:15.550 What are people actually buying? 00:02:15.710 --> 00:02:18.110 The Midnight variants are leading the conversation. 00:02:18.349 --> 00:02:22.189 Spider-Man, X-Men, and Fantastic Four hold the top three spots. 00:02:22.349 --> 00:02:25.949 Midnight number ones are the hot ticket right now, and it's easy to see why. 00:02:26.189 --> 00:02:30.270 They're striking, they're scarce, and collectors love a theme set. 00:02:30.430 --> 00:02:32.590 And over on the weekend chart, Venom No. 00:02:32.750 --> 00:02:34.990 1 led from Wednesday through the weekend. 00:02:35.150 --> 00:02:37.870 A number one on the stands still moves the needle. 00:02:38.030 --> 00:02:39.310 So here's the quick recap. 00:02:39.469 --> 00:02:42.909 New God's One Shot, January 13th,$5.99. 00:02:43.069 --> 00:02:45.870 Dynamite's 80-page Giants,$10 each. 00:02:46.110 --> 00:02:48.750 Terminator Valentine's Day Special in February. 00:02:49.069 --> 00:02:51.550 Dork heading to Sony with an eighth printing. 00:02:51.629 --> 00:02:52.509 And Midnight No. 00:02:54.509 --> 00:02:55.710 Now I want to hear from you. 00:02:55.870 --> 00:02:56.830 Which Midnight No. 00:02:56.990 --> 00:02:58.189 1 are you holding on to? 00:02:58.430 --> 00:03:01.229 Spider Man, X Men, or Fantastic Four? 00:03:01.390 --> 00:03:02.030 Let me know. 00:03:02.189 --> 00:03:03.550 This has been the pull list. 00:03:03.789 --> 00:03:04.509 I'm Martin. 00:03:04.669 --> 00:03:05.390 See you next time.