It's claimed over on the 2000 AD forum that the reason for the shortage of issue 7s is that they ran a Moebius strip (heh, no pun intended) that they didn't have the rights to...
I'm worried about Strip, what with its non-appearance in newsagents and #2 and #3 being left out of Previews due to a "mix up". Wouldn't surprise me if it went digital only - which would be a HUGE shame, but they're clearly incapable of producing and distributing the paper edition to any sort of regular schedule.
I hope that I'm wrong, as it deserves great success.
I do understand that some people are really upset by Strip's non-appearance, but I'd guess that the whole thing is becoming even more of a nightmare for John Freeman himself. Until we know more about the facts I think it's only fair to assume that he's been badly let down by events outside his control - and to give him the credit for at least trying to create something new under the sun.
I can understand the frustration and in a way it is compliment to Strip that people do care since it is a bloody good comic - when you finally get it.
And however annoying it is to us, it must be worst for the publishers since if they cannot get the comic out there, they cannot sell it. My major concern here is that the publishers will give up trying to produce a printed version and just go digital. In some ways so much easier and cheaper too but it would mean I wouldn't be getting it as I am into paper comics - not digital ones.
I'm patiently going to bide my time and wait for the distribution issues to be sorted out (I hope that's all it is).
Reading comics since 1970. My Current Regulars are: 2000 AD (1977-), Judge Dredd Megazine (1990-), Spaceship Away (2003-), Commando (2013-), Monster Fun (2022-), Deadpool and Wolverine (2023-), Quantum (2023-).
I think everyone's best bet is to keep an eye on the Strip Facebook page and blog, and the Down the Tubes blog for updates.
I notice that No.2, along with issue 3, is listed in the latest Previews catalogue for August publication, but the official websites should reveal when they'll be out.
Thanks Lew. I'd already checked the Strip webpage, which said (somewhat vaguely) "early June" as the new date for issue #2 making it into the shops, hence my asking here if anyone has seen it, since it is now "early June."
Reading comics since 1970. My Current Regulars are: 2000 AD (1977-), Judge Dredd Megazine (1990-), Spaceship Away (2003-), Commando (2013-), Monster Fun (2022-), Deadpool and Wolverine (2023-), Quantum (2023-).
Lateset update from Strip Facebook page:
At last. The print edition of STRIP Magazine Issue 2 should be on sale 20th June 2013. Subscription copies should start to be dispatched from next Monday.
Reading comics since 1970. My Current Regulars are: 2000 AD (1977-), Judge Dredd Megazine (1990-), Spaceship Away (2003-), Commando (2013-), Monster Fun (2022-), Deadpool and Wolverine (2023-), Quantum (2023-).