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Diamond’s Previews Catalog is Going All Digital in July

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There’s been a lot of questions as far as the future of Previews after the purchase of Diamond Comic Distributors by Ad Populum/Sparkle Pop. (new) Diamond has announced that the Previews catalog will now be digital-only starting in July available from Joomag.

Previews is the catalog released each month that features upcoming items that can be ordered. It is not only an easy way for shops to decide what to purchase but also is used by comic fans/buyers/purchasers/collectors to determine what they’ll purchase. Some shops provide it for free while others charged for it.

The digital catalog will be available through Joomag and there will be no printed catalog. Currently, the digital version is available through Joomag but must be purchased for $3.99. This new digital only version will be available free of charge.

It’s unknown exactly what will be listed with so many publishers no longer distributing through Diamond or have paused distribution through them.

The catalog will be available at Previewsworld.com through Joomag for free (good). They will also provide retailers with signs and QR codes to make it easier for customers to find the new digital catalog (we’re mixed on this). There will be links with ordering information (we’ll wait and see on that).

Overall, it’ll be interesting to see and there’s opportunity here to do something innovative and interesting. We have our doubts we’ll actually see any of that.

Check out the announcement below:

As part of ongoing operational transitions, the July 2025 edition of Diamond Comic Distributros’ PREVIEWS catalog will be digital-only and free via Joomag, with no printed catalog produced this month.

Links to the catalog will be provided in Diamond Daily and on PREVIEWSworld.com when the July 2025 data files go live on Friday, June 20.

While the format may look different, the core experience remains the same. You and your customers will still find full product listings, publisher features, and preorder tools — all accessible online at PREVIEWSworld.com via Joomag free of charge.

Additionally,titles solicited in the online catalog will carry live links that enable your customers to obtain ordering information via PREVIEWSworld.com before submitting their PREVIEWS Customer Order Forms your store.

PREVIEWS Customer Order Forms will also be digital-only and will continue to be available to your customers on PREVIEWSworld.com for download as both a PDF and a text file.

Please Note:

  • Your July complement of PDFs, text files and other retailing tools will be available from the Retailer Services Website on June 20.
  • Please place your July initial order via the Retailer Services Website by 4:59 AM on Friday, July 25.

We know PREVIEWS is a vital part of your sales and planning process, and we’re committed to promoting the digital edition to ensure it drives engagement and orders.

Here’s how we’re supporting it:

  • Promoting the digital catalog across PREVIEWSworld.com, email, and social media.
  • Highlighting featured titles and PREVIEWS Exclusives throughout the month.
  • Providing retailers with downloadable signage and assets they can print and display in-store — including a QR code to help customers access the catalog easily.
    (Links to these tools will be provided on June 20.)     
  • Inviting vendor partners to promote the catalog and their products through their channels — and to ask their creators to do the same.

The more promotional muscle we can all put behind this digital version, the better it will perform for everyone.

Again, the catalog will go live via Joomag Friday, June 20.

We’ll keep you informed as we evaluate future catalog formats. In the meantime, we’re focused on doing everything we can — and we know this works best when we’re working together to maintain momentum, visibility, and orders.

Thank you for your continued support!

(via The Beat)

Diamond reveals the Previews Exclusive X-Men #1 Comic Cover Wolverine Funko Pop!

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Diamond Comic Distributors and Funko have partnered on a new series of PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! figures and comic covers, recreating the landmark battle that ushered in a new era for the mutants in 1991’s X-Men #1 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee. The first Pop! figure in the series is a faithful recreation of Wolverine.

Featuring an all-star line-up, Marvel’s milestone X-Men #1 sold a record-breaking 8 million copies. Now, the milestone event comes to life as Funko celebrates 60 years of Marvel’s X-Men with this limited-edition PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! comic cover featuring artwork from Jim Lee’s iconic gatefold cover of X-Men #1. This exclusive display piece also includes a 3 3/4″ tall Pop! figure of Wolverine with a classic comic deco design. The hard display case measures approximately 11″ tall, 7″ wide, and 3.5″ deep. The display case does not open and figure is not removable.

This PREVIEWS Exclusive display is the first of four pieces comprising the legendary gatefold illustration by Jim Lee. Diamond and Funko will be collaborating on three more Pop! comic covers to complete and commemorate this incredible chapter of Marvel history.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! Comic Cover X-Men Wolverine vinyl figure (JUN229108; $29.99) is available for pre-order now at comic shops and through PREVIEWSworld PullBox, with an expected release date of May 31, 2023. 

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Transformers’ Nemesis Prime gets a Premium figure from ThreeZero

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Threezero presents the evil doppelganger and the dark mirror of Optimus Prime as the next exciting character in the Transformers Premium Collectible Figure Series! Premium Collectible Figures are Threezero’s top-of-the-line large-format collectibles featuring ultra-detailed sculpts, extraordinary amounts of articulation for maximum poseability, LED illuminated details, die-cast metal parts, and expert paint weathering.

Towering an impressive 19-inches tall, the Transformers Bumblebee Movie Nemesis Prime Premium Action Figure – Previews Exclusive features over 140 points of articulation, including articulated fingers. Additional components include LED illuminated eyes and interchangeable armor pieces. He comes with an LED illuminated Ion Blaster and features a die-cast metal frame that adds an incredible weight and tactile finish to the presentation. This color variant is a special edition Previews Exclusive collectible item. Despite this version of the character not appearing in the Transformers: Bumblebee movie, it’s an impressive addition to your collection.

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Funko, Magic the Gathering Headline October PREVIEWS Exclusive Collectibles

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Diamond Comic Distributors announced in October the upcoming release of several PREVIEWS Exclusive collectibles. Included in these announcements are Magic the Gathering Planeswalkers Blackout style pins from Pinfinity, Cuphead and Mugman action figures from 1000Toys, and a series of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle vinyl Pop! figures from Funko.

Diamond and Funko continue their long-running partnership with the announcement of a new series of PREVIEWS Exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pop! Vinyl Figures (Donatello: MAR218990, $13.99; Leonardo: MAR218991, $13.99; Michelangelo: MAR218992, $13.99; Raphael: MAR218993, $13.99; Casey Jones: MAR218989, $13.99; Shredder: MAR218994, $13.99). Inspired by the now legendary comics phenomenon that took the world by storm, Eastman & Laird’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles join Funko’s iconic line of Pop! vinyl figures with this brand new, PREVIEWS Exclusive line. The Mirage Turtles come to life with a comics-inspired cell shaded design. Each Turtle comes equipped with their signature weapons and classic red bandanas. The hotheaded Raphael comes posed with his sai. Ultimate pizza fan Michelangelo is posed with his nunchaku, while tech whiz Donatello is featured with his bo staff. Finally, level-headed Leonardo is posed with is twin katanas. Also available is vigilante Casey Jones with his bat and trademark hockey mask; and the biggest baddie of all, Shredder! Each PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! figure features a black and white chase variant for that classic indie comic look.

Pinfinity announced a PREVIEWS Exclusive Magic the Gathering set of Planeswalkers Blackout style pins (AUG218403, $69.99). Featuring the original lineup of Ajani, Jace, Liliana, Chandra, and Garruk, this all new, limited edition set also includes the never-before produced Ashioc, Nightmare Weaver. This PREVIEWS Exclusive also offers an augmented reality (AR) companion app. Users can download the Pinfinity – AR Companion App and scan the pins to see them animated in AR and scored with original music. Each PREVIEWS Exclusive 6-Piece set of 2″ metal enamel Planeswalkers pins come in a deluxe, full-color flip-top gift box with outer sleeve and foil printing

Magic the Gathering set of Planeswalkers Blackout style pins

1000Toys announced all-new PREVIEWS Exclusive Cuphead (AUG218802, $60) and Mugman (AUG218803, $60) action figures, inspired by the 2D action shooting game. Sculpted and designed in a cartoon-like style by Takayuki Ishizawa, and standing about 5.3″ tall, each figure features incredible articulation with an up-and-down telescopic mechanism in the head to recreate the action from the game. Interchangeable hand and eye parts are included to make their animated poses stand

Galactus and Glowing Mr. Burns Pop! Figures from Funko Lead July PREVIEWS Exclusive Collectibles

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Diamond Comic Distributors, the world’s largest distributor of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture merchandise, announced in July the upcoming release of several PREVIEWS Exclusive collectibles. Included in these announcements were the Galactus and Glowing Mr. Burns Pop! figures from Funko, Storm Shadow and Lord Drakkon 1/6 scale figures from threezero, a new Master Chief figure and female type Synthetic Human figure from 1000toys, a Black Widow figure from Kotobukiya, and the latest series of Alien and Predator 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys.

Diamond and Funko continue their long-running partnership with the announcement of two new PREVIEWS Exclusive Funko Pop! figures. Following the successful release of the PREVIEWS Exclusive Jumbo Marvel Galactus 10-inch Pop! figure earlier this year, Funko announced a new wave of PREVIEWS Exclusive Jumbo Galactus Pop! figures (JAN219197, SRP $45.99) with a redesigned look. This redesigned Galactus Pop! is a blacklight-reactive figure featuring classic square pupils, a vibrant pink helmet and comic-shaded neon purple armor, complete with a classic comic accurate paint job. Also announced was the Galactus the Lifebringer and The Fallen One chase variant, featuring a brilliant orange, blacklight-deco design.

Funko also announced the PREVIEWS Exclusive Glowing Mr. Burns Pop! figure (JAN218320, SRP $14,99). As seen in the 1997 The Simpsons episode “The Springfield Files,” this Mr. Burns figure glows in the dark and seems to levitate right off its base. The figure stands about 3 3/4” tall and comes packaged in Funko’s iconic collector-friendly window box. Also announced was the translucent chase version which features Mr. Burns sporting his healthy green glow, obtained after years of working at the nuclear plant.

Threezero announced a pair of PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/6 scale figures, the G.I. Joe Camo Storm Shadow figure and the Power Ranger supervillian Lord Drakkon figure. Standing at 12″ tall, the PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/6 scale Camo Storm Shadow (JUN218917, SRP $180.00) collectible figure features threezero’s standard fully articulated body with realistic seamless arms, a hand-tailored fabric camouflage costume, and includes the full accessory loadout of the standard 1/6 scale Storm Shadow figure, as well as two fists with claws that are exclusive to this variant. The PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/6 scale Lord Drakkon figure (JUN218916, SRP $140.00) features about 34 points of articulation and stands approximately 12″ tall. The figure features a hand-tailored fabric costume, Black Dragon shield, arm braces, and unique Mighty Morphin helmet, as well as his standard utility belt, Saba (short sword), interchangeable hands with a Dragon Dagger and matching holster

1000Toys also announced in July a pair of PREVIEWS Exclusive figures, the Halo Infinite Master Chief Mjolnir MK VI Gen 3 figure and a female type Synthetic Human figure. The PREVIEWS Exclusive Master Chief figure (JUN218099, SRP $165.00) is 1/12 scale figure, faithfully recreated based on the game’s modeling data. Included with the Master Chief figure are the iconic MA40 Assault Rifle, CQS48 Bulldog, and the Elite Bloodblade Energy Sword, along with a Brute Shock Rifle. The PREVIEWS Exclusive female type Synthetic Human (JUN219430, SRP $88.00) features a new joint design, which  enables a wide range of articulation, exceeding the previously released male type Synthetic Human figure. Included with this exclusive figure are four pairs of hands, three types of chest pieces, an inner skull face and a hairpiece for mimicking a real human.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Marvel Universe Black Widow White Costume figure (MAY219003, SRP $174.99) from Kotobukiya is the newest figure to join their ArtFX Premier Series. The figure appears donning her white costume as seen in the Marvel film and placed atop an arctic-themed base. Each limited-edition PREVIEWS Exclusive Black Widow figure has its own unique serial number making each one a one-of-a-kind.

The latest round of PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys consist of signature items like the Alien vs. Predator Xeno Warrior (JUN218182, SRP $19.99), the Open Mouth Jungle Predator (JUN218183, SRP $19.99), and Thomas Kane donning his spacesuit (JUN218181, SRP $19.99).

The Batman Who Laughs Soda Figure from Funko, TMNT Mirage Figures from Super7 lead April PREVIEWS Exclusive Collectibles

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Diamond Comic Distributors has announced in April the upcoming release of several PREVIEWS Exclusive collectibles. Included in these announcements were The Batman Who Laughs vinyl soda figure from Funko, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage Variant figures from Super7, a new line of Transformers action figures from Icon Heroes, and the latest series of Alien and Predator 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys.

The Batman Who Laughs, the breakout star of DC Comic’s Dark Multiverse, joins the ranks of one of Funko’s newest and most popular collectible lines as a PREVIEWS Exclusive vinyl soda figure. The Vinyl Soda packaging looks like a can of soda pop, but inside the can is a limited edition 4-1/4” tall vinyl figure of the toxin-corrupted Batman Who Laughs, along with a collectible disc. A chase variant of this figure is also available. The PREVIEWS Exclusive Vinyl Soda: Batman Who Laughs Vinyl Figure (AUG208757; SRP: $13.99) has an expected release date of June 30, 2021 and will be limited to 10,000 pieces.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage Variant Figure 4 Piece Set (NOV208913; SRP: $74.99) from Super7 features the Turtles as they appeared in the original Mirage comic by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. These comic-accurate 3 3/4″ scale retro-style Turtles feature 5 points of articulation and come individually packaged on illustrated backing cards featuring classic comic art on both front and back. The TMNT Mirage Variant Figure 4 Piece Set has an expected release date of September 29, 2021.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mirage Variant Figure 4 Piece Set

Icon Heroes has introduced an all-new line of PREVIEWS Exclusive Transformers collectibles. This new line features a Grimlock Red Sword Letter Opener, based on Grimlock’s Generation One appearance (FEB219262; SRP: $30.00), Transformers: Matrix of Leadership Bookend, based on the Transformers: Generation One animated series and movie (FEB219263; SRP: $70.00), and the Transformers: Soundwave Bust Resin Card Holder, perfect for displaying business cards (FEB219268; SRP: $60.00). The Grimlock Red Sword Letter Opener has an expected release date of October 27, 2021, while the Matrix of Leadership Bookend and the Soundwave Card Holder are expected to release in the first quarter of 2022.

The latest round of PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys consist of signature items like the Alien vs. Predator Invisible Chopper Predator, complete with clear molding and extended wristblades (MAR218437; SRP: $19.99), Ripley in her iconic white space suit worn during the closing scenes of Ridley Scott’s 1979 Alien (MAR218436; SRP: $19.99), the Lead Alien Warrior, the Cloned Queen’s most loyal and valued servant (MAR218435; SRP: $19.99), and the Predator Hounds, Chimeric canines created through hybridization techniques (MAR218438; SRP: $19.99) All four exclusives from Hiya Toys have an expected release date of February 23, 2022.

Previews Reveals New Exclusives Including an Immortal Hulk Pop!

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Diamond Comic Distributors announced in March the upcoming release of several PREVIEWS Exclusive collectibles. Included in these announcements were the Super Marvel Heroes Immortal Hulk Pop! figure from Funko and the latest series of Alien and Predator 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys.

Standing at 6” tall, the PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! Super Marvel Heroes Immortal Hulk Figure (JUL209200; SRP: $23.99) features translucent gamma radiation effects and holds the Earth in his hand with an intention to destroy this universe and start anew. A chase variant is also available of this figure, which features a glow-in-the-dark effect. Additionally, for every six PREVIEWS Exclusive Immortal Hulk 6” vinyl figures ordered through April 12, 2021, comic shops will receive a free PREVIEWS Exclusive Immortal Hulk #46 Funko variant cover. Availability for this variant cover is extremely limited. The Immortal Hulk Pop Figure has an expected release date of May 12, 2021.

The latest round of PREVIEWS Exclusive 1/18 scale figures from Hiya Toys consist of signature Alien items like Dallas in his trusty Mk.50 Compression Suit(FEB218305; SRP: $19.99), and a set of Facehuggers and Xenompsh Eggs (FEB218306; SRP $19.99) in various stages of release. In preparation of Predator’s 35th anniversary in 2022, Hiya Toys refreshed the Jungle Predator (FEB218307; SRP $19.99), with an updated articulation system and accessories. All three exclusives from Hiya Toys have an expected release date of November 24, 2021.

Explore More Sci-fi Terror with Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus Vol. 2

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The classic comic book tales set in the iconic—and terrifying—world of the Alien franchise are being collected in brand-new hardcover collection starting in April with Aliens Omnibus Vol. 1. And in August, fans of the iconic franchise can enjoy even more of these thrilling comic book stories with Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus Vol. 2.

A rogue scientist’s genetic experiments create a horrific new alien king! A ragtag unit of Colonial Marines battles a xenomorph infestation on a space station — and the survivors face a pack of bizarre hybrids! An investigator must solve a murder on a deep-space alien-research station! But what dread music will a deranged composer make with an alien’s screams? And can a synthetic xenomorph rebel against its sadistic creator? Plus: Flash back to an alien attack in the 1950s! And witness the fate of England as aliens overrun the Earth! This rare collection includes: Aliens: Rogue #1-4, Aliens: Colonial Marines #1-10, Aliens: Labyrinth #1-4, Aliens: Salvation, Aliens: Music of the Spears #1-4, and Aliens: Stronghold #1-4 — plus material from Dark Horse Comics #3-5, #11-13 and #15-19; PREVIEWS (1993) #1-12; PREVIEWS (1994) #1; and Aliens Magazine (1992) #9-20.

Writers include Ian Edginton, Chris Warner, Kelly Puckett, Paul Guinan, Dan Jolley, Jim Woodring, Dave Gibbons, Chet Williamson, John Arcudi, Sarah Byam, John Byrne, Peter Milligan, Michael Cook, and more. Artists include Will Simpson, Paul Guinan, Tony Atkins, Allen Nunis, John Nadeau, Kilian Plunkett, Mike Mignola, Tim Hamilton, Doug Mahnke, David Roach, Mark A. Nelson, Paul Mendoza, John Byrne, Paul Johnson, and Christian Gorny.

Check out the all-new cover by Mahmud Asrar as well as the exclusive direct market variant cover by Paul Mendoza and be sure to pick up this must-have collection when Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus Vol. 2 hits shops in August 2021! 

Punisher War Machine Gets a Previews Exclusive Funko Pop!

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For years, Frank Castle has been fighting his one-man war as the Punisher, but when he’s offered the tools to take his fight global, Frank Castle dons the high-tech armor of War Machine!

Now this infamous incarnation of Marvel Comics’ timeless vigilante is ready to rock as a PREVIEWS Exclusive 3-3/4” vinyl Pop! figure. As usual, this Pop comes packaged in a collector-friendly window box, perfect for display in your Marvel Collection!

Additionally, this PREVIEWS Exclusive Funko Pop! features an exclusive comic incentive. For every six pieces ordered through March 16, retailers will receive an exclusive Marvel Comics variant edition: Empyre #1 Funko Variant. Comic shop customers and Funko fans interested in purchasing the comic, should check with their local comic shop retailer about the availability of this limited variant cover.

The PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop Marvel Punisher War Machine Figure (SEP198704, SRP: $12.99) is now available to pre-order at your local comic shop with an expected release date of April 15, 2020.

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