SE7EN comic this month in Previews

[Adam Beranek]

http://previews.diamondcomics.com/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=6&s=221&ai=29717

This is so gonna rule!

[lukewarmwater]

This is so gonna suck.

[Adam Beranek]

This is so gonna suck.

Zenescope has delivered with Grimm Fairy Tales and Final Destination, so I think this will be awesome!

[Christian Beranek]

This is so gonna suck.

We'll have preview pages soon. We hope you'll give it a try!

[Headhunter]

The Gluttony cover's pretty strong, I'll give it a flip through on release day and go from there.

[Rich_ardl]

It would be interesting to see what kind of story they have especially when it'll get down to the very end. I loved the movie so I'm pretty much going to buy them all good or bad. I'de love to see what they would do when it gets to 'Lust', that was probably my most disturbing death.

[Christian Beranek]

Preview pages and an interview with Tommy Castillo!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7880

[rebelchelle]

I loved the movie. I placed it on my pull list. I can't wait for the series to get here!

[Headhunter]

Damn, cover artist David Seidman isn't doing the interiors? :(

[Adam Beranek]

Damn, cover artist David Seidman isn't doing the interiors? :(

He is doing them for the Lust issue :)

[Ravengregory]

David's doing the interiors for the SLOTH #3 issue now.
Book will be in stores on September 13.

And it most definitely does not suck. Even being bias as the writer of the first issue, the first issue came out great.

[Christian Beranek]

David's doing the interiors for the SLOTH #3 issue now.
Book will be in stores on September 13.

And it most definitely does not suck. Even being bias as the writer of the first issue, the first issue came out great.

We have a great artist lined up for Issue 4. We'll be showing preview pages soon.

David and I will be working on something in the future, be assured of that!

[the goddamn batman]

1, it's too bad there are multiple artists. You lost me there.

2, it seems like the movie all over agian, with the stuff we didn't get to see. Which is kinda the anti-hitchcock. Lost me here too.

3, why should I care about this book? I've seen the movie. So what now? Sell me.

[Christian Beranek]

1, it's too bad there are multiple artists. You lost me there.

2, it seems like the movie all over agian, with the stuff we didn't get to see. Which is kinda the anti-hitchcock. Lost me here too.

3, why should I care about this book? I've seen the movie. So what now? Sell me.

1. Each artist is outstanding.

2. My issue, #4, will show the origin of John Doe. We're talking the events that made him who he is in the movie.

3. It's going to be a very cool series with great writing and art. I hope you'll check it out.

Thanks for your interest!

[the goddamn batman]

ok. I'll give it a look on the rack, but I promise nothing!;)

It sounds fun. I like the movie, and back story/seeing the crimes be commited is kinda cool, even if the anti-Hitchcock.

Who are all the artists, by the way?

[Christian Beranek]

ok. I'll give it a look on the rack, but I promise nothing!;)

It sounds fun. I like the movie, and back story/seeing the crimes be commited is kinda cool, even if the anti-Hitchcock.

Who are all the artists, by the way?

So far I can tell you we have Tommy Castillo (Batman), David Seidman (Zenescope cover artist) and Steven Perkins (Pacify) on board.

Thanks for taking a look!

[the goddamn batman]

Oooh, Steve Perkins, huh?:)

[Christian Beranek]

Oooh, Steve Perkins, huh?:)

I may have let the cat out of the bag early, but yeah. Perkins is the man. :cool:

[the goddamn batman]

I wont tell a soul.;)

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

David's doing the interiors for the SLOTH #3 issue now.
Book will be in stores on September 13.

And it most definitely does not suck. Even being bias as the writer of the first issue, the first issue came out great.

Do you know when the new release day is, since this book wasn't listed on Diamond's shipping list for the 13th?

[Christian Beranek]

Do you know when the new release day is, since this book wasn't listed on Diamond's shipping list for the 13th?

It's coming out now on the 20th.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Cool. Only 6 more days. :)

[the goddamn batman]

I have to say that issue #6 and #7 are the two I find most interesting.

One being John Doe with Mill's wife, and the other, well... we already saw that. So, I'm curious what that issue will be about.

[Christian Beranek]

I have to say that issue #6 and #7 are the two I find most interesting.

One being John Doe with Mill's wife, and the other, well... we already saw that. So, I'm curious what that issue will be about.

Wait until you find out who is writing Issue 6...

[the goddamn batman]

...:confused: when will we know? do I get any clues?:cool:

[Ravengregory]

...:confused: when will we know? do I get any clues?:cool:
It's one of the best most inovative writers in the biz.

[the goddamn batman]

That's a rather relative statement, don't you think?

[notyetbreathing]

i picked up the gluttony issue not too long ago. hadnt heard about it til i saw it on the rack and as a fan of the movie, i couldnt resist getting it. well i am very impressed. the art, the writing, the story, the concept, everything about this series is really impressive. i dont see why people in this thread were so critical so early. its great and everyone should read it

[Ravengregory]

i picked up the gluttony issue not too long ago. hadnt heard about it til i saw it on the rack and as a fan of the movie, i couldnt resist getting it. well i am very impressed. the art, the writing, the story, the concept, everything about this series is really impressive. i dont see why people in this thread were so critical so early. its great and everyone should read it

thanks, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.

Christian is going to get the most of the hate mail since he reveals what happened to John Doe as a child that screwed him up so bad.

:)

LUcky fucker.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Will issue 2 be out before the end of 2006?!

[Christian Beranek]

Will issue 2 be out before the end of 2006?!

The issue is printed and on the way back. Let's hope we can get it to shops by the end of the month.

Thanks!

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

I hope so.

Also, will the other issues come out each month or will they be every other month? I saw Issue 6 in the March Previews and we still only have Issue 1 out so far.

[Christian Beranek]

I hope so.

Also, will the other issues come out each month or will they be every other month? I saw Issue 6 in the March Previews and we still only have Issue 1 out so far.

We had to find a cheaper, better printer in Asia, and that's led to the delay.

I've seen issues 2 and 3 completed, with 4 close behind. We'll make it happen.

Thanks for the support!

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Finally!

Issue 2 (Greed) will be available on the 24th of January. Awesome! :D

[Christian Beranek]

Finally!

Issue 2 (Greed) will be available on the 24th of January. Awesome! :D

Issue 3 is at the printers as we speak. We're wrapping up issue 4 soon with 5 and 6 close behind. Zenescope is back for the attack in 2007!!

[Christian Beranek]

Oh, if any reviewers want to read a PDF of #3 beforehand drop me a PM.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Hope you guys picked up Issue 2 today (I sure did), and this is what the schedule will look like for the rest of the issues (from Newsarama).


Se7en #3 – February 7th
Se7en #4 – March 28th
Se7en #5 – April 11th
Se7en #6 – May 16th
Se7en #7 – June 20th

[Killer Bee]

I love this series.

It's sick and disgusting. The writers seriously know how writer like a psychopath. I just wish Greed kept the same dark art and theme that Gluttony had. Other than that, it's insane.

[Christian Beranek]

I love this series.

It's sick and disgusting. The writers seriously know how writer like a psychopath. I just wish Greed kept the same dark art and theme that Gluttony had. Other than that, it's insane.

If you like dark, sick and disgusting, I think you'll enjoy Issue 4: LUST. :)

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Well, my comic shop didn't receive any copies of Issue 3 (they are always missing some titles each week) and I'll have to wait another week!

Anyone here get their copy? If so, how was it?

[Bazooka Tooth]

the store here ran out of the first issue. now im a lost at what i should do about it. =/

there goes my chance of collecting all 7 issues.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Midtown Comics has Issues 1-3 on their website. They are below cover price ($3.39 each), but you'll have to add shipping to that.

[Christian Beranek]

the store here ran out of the first issue. now im a lost at what i should do about it. =/

there goes my chance of collecting all 7 issues.

The issues are available at the Zenescope website: www.zenescope.com

Your retailer should be able to order then for you, however...

[Bazooka Tooth]

too bad for me Midtown Comics dont ship to Singapore. but yeah i'll see if my retailer store can order me the 1st issue.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Looks like I'll be following my own advice and ordering this from Midtown since my LCS didn't have it this week and I'm done waiting for his order to arrive.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

I finally got my copy of Sloth the other day, after UPS decided to mess up and mail it to another state, and then to my state. That took an extra three days of me waiting.

Since Sloth was delayed a couple of weeks, will issue 4 (Lust) still be out on March 28th?

[Christian Beranek]

I finally got my copy of Sloth the other day, after UPS decided to mess up and mail it to another state, and then to my state. That took an extra three days of me waiting.

Since Sloth was delayed a couple of weeks, will issue 4 (Lust) still be out on March 28th?

That's tha plan. I just reviewed the PDF proof. It looks awesome!

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Hope you guys picked up Issue 2 today (I sure did), and this is what the schedule will look like for the rest of the issues (from Newsarama).


Se7en #3 – February 7th
Se7en #4 – March 28th
Se7en #5 – April 11th
Se7en #6 – May 16th
Se7en #7 – June 20th


Any chance of getting an updated version of this? Since Issue 3 was late and Issue 4 isn't on the list for this Wednesday.

[Ravengregory]

Wait until you find out who is writing Issue 6...

http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=9486
David Mack.:)

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Issue 4 is coming out this Wednesday (April 25th).

[Christian Beranek]

Here's a preview of Issue 4: http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10379

I'll be signing at Meltdown Comics tomorrow to celebrate the release! www.meltcomics.com

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

I wish I could of been there, but I live way too far away.

My LCS actually had Issue 4 today! Now I get to read it tonight instead of having to wait another week. :)

Any idea as to when Issue 5 will be out?

[Christian Beranek]

I wish I could of been there, but I live way too far away.

My LCS actually had Issue 4 today! Now I get to read it tonight instead of having to wait another week. :)

Any idea as to when Issue 5 will be out?

I had heard from the boys at Zenescope that is will be out within a few weeks. I know #6 is done and ready to go as well...

Thanks for checking it out, I'd love to know what you thought of issue #4.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Since my shop didn't get any of Issue 5 Pride (they better have it next week), I decided to re-read Issues 1-4 and do a quick mini-review for each book.




SPOILERS BELOW:










Issue 1: Gluttony

The artwork was great, and you feel sorry for the fatman because you see what his childhood was like. He really wanted to change his life, but let little things throw him off course. Out of the four books so far, this is the best one so far in terms of the sin and the extra info we get on the character.

Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10

Issue 2: Greed

The artwork for this issue has a more comic book feel to it, but still looks good. I personally hate Lawyers, so I didn't feel any remorse for the guy in this issue. He was scum plain and simple. I liked how John went to him for help and he refused. Just made the penance all the more sweeter. You feel sorry for that family that had to leave their apartment, but in the end our Lawyer gets his negative Karma for that and all other evil deeds that he commits.

Art: 8/10
Story: 8/10

Issue 3: Sloth

The worst issue of the four so far. The artwork seems like a photoshop job with all the images used. Not my type of style for a comic book, and I didn't like looking at the images since I can get more enjoyment from artwork. The text in this issue was also very short and you feel like nothing is really added to this sin/character. You do get a little more info as to what happens, but so much more could of been added.

Art: 2/10
Story: 5/10

Issue 4: Lust

We have some great artwork, but only during the present time story pages. The flashback pages are done in a sketch type of drawing style that I didn't like. I can understand making the flashback story look different, but this style really annoyed me. The story made up for it though, since you get to see how John was beaten over Lust, and how his mother treated him. There is also a girl that tries to seduce John, but she ends up dead (I think by the mother, protecting John). The strong part of this issue is the story, since the artwork falls short in parts.

Art: 9/10 for present time, 5/10 for flashbacks
Story: 8/10



END SPOILERS:


Maybe by next week I can give a short review for Issue 5. :cool:

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Just a reminder for those who read Se7en, that Issue 5 was out this past Wednesday.

Also testing to see if this topic will actually bump up since my review post kept the topic on the 4th page...

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

The numbers came out today for last month's sales, so I decided to make a list for the first four issues that have stats for them:

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480


Besides dropping on Issue 2, the mini-series is getting back the readers who started out on Issue 1. I was worried that the issues would drop month to month, but that doesn't seem the case.

[Christian Beranek]

The numbers came out today for last month's sales, so I decided to make a list for the first four issues that have stats for them:

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480


Besides dropping on Issue 2, the mini-series is getting back the readers who started out on Issue 1. I was worried that the issues would drop month to month, but that doesn't seem the case.

Nice, we're moving back up!

Glad you enjoyed issue #4! :)

[Bazooka Tooth]

only thing i love about this series is the freaky diary stuffs written by John Doe. Man how'd you guys manage to do that. reading it makes me feel psychopathic.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Okay, my comic book store STILL hasn't recieved their copies. I checked Midtown, who I usually order from when my shop takes forever to get something and even they don't have it available. Ebay only has one or two auctions for Issue 5, which I might have to use if all else fails.

So, my question is this:

Anyone here who is reading this mini-series have any problems finding Issue 5 at their shop?

Was the print run for this low?

Are there more copies at Diamond for retailers to order?

[Christian Beranek]

Okay, my comic book store STILL hasn't recieved their copies. I checked Midtown, who I usually order from when my shop takes forever to get something and even they don't have it available. Ebay only has one or two auctions for Issue 5, which I might have to use if all else fails.

So, my question is this:

Anyone here who is reading this mini-series have any problems finding Issue 5 at their shop?

Was the print run for this low?

Are there more copies at Diamond for retailers to order?

Should still be available for re-order... If not, we have it on sale at the http://www.zenescope.com

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Should still be available for re-order... If not, we have it on sale at the http://www.zenescope.com

Thanks Christian. :)

I'll give my shop one final week (and Midtown), and then I'll order it right from the source. :D

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480
Issue #5 Pride: 4,158

It's amazing that Pride had that many issues sold...even though my shop and several others didn't even get theirs yet! My shop said that "He'll get it, and to just be patient". Well, two months later with no issue and enough is enough.

The Zenescope store still has this issue for sale right? Also, any news as to when Issue 6 will be out?

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

I was finally able to get Issue 5!

Midtown didn't have this to buy until about a week ago. Other online stores didn't have it either, and only one place on Ebay was selling the book.

Two and a half months after it came out, I now own it! I'll read it and write up a review in a few days.

At least the other issues haven't been released yet...

[Christian Beranek]

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480
Issue #5 Pride: 4,158

It's amazing that Pride had that many issues sold...even though my shop and several others didn't even get theirs yet! My shop said that "He'll get it, and to just be patient". Well, two months later with no issue and enough is enough.

The Zenescope store still has this issue for sale right? Also, any news as to when Issue 6 will be out?

Issue 6 will debut at WW Chicago. Store release date should be verified soon...

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Cool. Since WW Chicago is August 9th-12th, I'm guessing/hoping that it would be out before the end of August.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Even though it's the next week listing (which can change), I noticed that Issue 6 was shown.

August 22nd:

JUN074005 SE7EN ENVY #6 (OF 7) (RES) (MR) $3.99

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

So much for August...

Maybe we can have Issue 6 by September and then the final issue before the end of 2007??????

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Everytime I post in this topic, I think about the MegaDeth song "Sweating Bullets" since I seem to be having this conversation with myself...

Issue 6 Envy will be out this Wednesday (September 12th).

After that, only one more to go.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480
Issue #5 Pride: 4,158
Issue #6 Envy: 3,967

[Christian Beranek]

Issue #1 Gluttony: 5,006
Issue #2 Greed: 3,915
Issue #3 Sloth: 4,416
Issue #4 Lust: 4,480
Issue #5 Pride: 4,158
Issue #6 Envy: 3,967

Thanks for the updated numbers.

Issue 7 should be out next week and the hardcover is in Previews this month.

[t0xin_ven0m]

What happened to issue #7? I thought it was supposed to come out a week or so back?

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

The schedule for the issues hasn't been very accurate. Since Christian posted that Issue 7 would be out soon, I would expect it to be in shops by early November (since it isn't listed for this coming Wednesday).

[t0xin_ven0m]

Yeah, I don't know what's going on. The Grimm Fairy Tales reprints are supposed to be out this week as well, but it's not shown on the diamond ship list...

[Christian Beranek]

Not sure, guys. They were supposed to be out. I know everything has been printed, so it must be a shipping issue.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

The final issue of Se7en should be in stores this Wednesday (11/07/07).

Nice double se7en's there. :D

[t0xin_ven0m]

Yeah, I can't wait for it. It's been such an awesome series. If you guys haven't checked out the rest of the Zenescope titles, you should do so. Especially the ones in the previews now: Willow Creek & Living Corpse, they're going to be amazing, don't miss out or you'll regret it!

Here's the codes for Willow Creek

NOV07 3944 WILLOW CREEK #0 (OF 5) (MR) SRP: $0.75

SPOT NOV07 3945 WILLOW CREEK #1 (OF 5) (MR) SRP: $2.99

Also, for every 25 issues ordered of #1, they will get a free original sketch.

[James 'Logan' Howlett]

Just read the final issue today. Glad to see the mini-series over, and boy did those delays really hurt. The final issue could have been better, but I guess you can't do much with the final sin that was already done in the movie. All of my mini-reviews are listed below.









SPOILERS BELOW:










Issue 1: Gluttony

The artwork was great, and you feel sorry for the fatman because you see what his childhood was like. He really wanted to change his life, but let little things throw him off course. Out of the four books so far, this is the best one so far in terms of the sin and the extra info we get on the character.

Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10

Issue 2: Greed

The artwork for this issue has a more comic book feel to it, but still looks good. I personally hate Lawyers, so I didn't feel any remorse for the guy in this issue. He was scum plain and simple. I liked how John went to him for help and he refused. Just made the penance all the more sweeter. You feel sorry for that family that had to leave their apartment, but in the end our Lawyer gets his negative Karma for that and all other evil deeds that he commits.

Art: 8/10
Story: 8/10

Issue 3: Sloth

The worst issue of the four so far. The artwork seems like a photoshop job with all the images used. Not my type of style for a comic book, and I didn't like looking at the images since I can get more enjoyment from artwork. The text in this issue was also very short and you feel like nothing is really added to this sin/character. You do get a little more info as to what happens, but so much more could of been added.

Art: 2/10
Story: 5/10

Issue 4: Lust

We have some great artwork, but only during the present time story pages. The flashback pages are done in a sketch type of drawing style that I didn't like. I can understand making the flashback story look different, but this style really annoyed me. The story made up for it though, since you get to see how John was beaten over Lust, and how his mother treated him. There is also a girl that tries to seduce John, but she ends up dead (I think by the mother, protecting John). The strong part of this issue is the story, since the artwork falls short in parts.

Art: 9/10 for present time, 5/10 for flashbacks
Story: 8/10

Issue 5: Pride

This issue really clicked from beginning to end. The woman is one of those who you never feel sorry for, and in the end...she was given a choice. I laughed at the end of the issue like I do sometimes after seeing the scene in the movie. How someone can be so vain! But that's pride for you. Wink The artwork as very clean, and colorful. It had the comic book feel to it, not like some other issues that seem to go overboard with the dark tones or depressing artwork.

Art: 10/10
Story: 10/10

Issue 6: Envy

This issue was good for the background aspects of John Doe. Some parts were a bit boring, and I really wasn't happy to see little John Doe in the shower...Shocked The artwork was one of those styles that only impressed me in parts. I wish that one writer and one artist would had done all se7en issues, instead of the guest writer/artist mentality of the whole series. With this type of idea, it's hit and miss with the issues.

Art: 7/10
Story: 8/10

Issue 7: Wrath

It seems that a lot of mini-series have this problem...ending in a good way. Sure, the movie's telling of the final sin was much better (and a lot of that was reused in the comic), but I guess the writers couldn't come up with new back stories for Wrath besides what was decided upon for the issue. The artwork was horrible! I really couldn't stand the images, which made this a very quick read. I did like how they added a bit to the end of the story, but even that didn't seem right...it just didn't flow like it should have I guess.

Art: 4/10
Story: 6/10

[Christian Beranek]

The hardcover is out today!