Baltimore or The Steadfast Tin Soldier And The Vampire [Archive]

DannyBoy7783

04-30-2007, 11:17 AM

I just bought these two promo posters on eBay. I think they look fantastic. I was curious if anyone here could give me some information on the project that it's for.

click here to see the two posters (http://cgi.ebay.com/Hellboy-26-x-14-print-poster-by-Mike-Mignola-LOT-OF-2_W0QQitemZ220106072017QQihZ012QQcategoryZ66508QQs sPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Maija

04-30-2007, 11:30 AM

Search the forum for "Baltimore" and you will find several threads on the topic.

parrish

04-30-2007, 12:14 PM

They were exclusive to the New York Comicon I think. Absenter picked up a few for Hellboarders and got them signed.

He got me the second one.

DannyBoy7783

04-30-2007, 12:15 PM

Woops! Sorry, sometimes it slips my mind the forum has a search function.

Thanks.

Jake Capps

04-30-2007, 02:28 PM

DannyBoy7783

04-30-2007, 02:31 PM

oh no! what does the third look like? is there an image of it anywhere?

does anyone have one they'd be willing to part with (I'd pay for it obviously)

Jake Capps

04-30-2007, 03:39 PM

Well in my opinion the 3rd print is the coolest. It's a large picture of the man on the cover of the book...very very cool.

DannyBoy7783

04-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Would this be the image of the man on the cover?

http://christophergolden.com/baltimorem.jpg

Jake Capps

04-30-2007, 03:48 PM

Yes sir it is. I have said it before..."I love that jointed wooden leg"!

DannyBoy7783

04-30-2007, 03:49 PM

Well I certainly hope some kind soul has one available or it turns up on eBay because that is a great picture.

DannyBoy7783

05-01-2007, 11:09 PM

Does anyone know any online retailers who have this 3rd poster for sale? Perhaps a comic shop with an online store? I don't really know any offhand.

Ivar_L

05-26-2007, 02:37 PM

ChristopherGolden

05-29-2007, 07:50 AM

You should ignore that Diamond listing for now. I don't know what they're doing. Diamond will be offering the trade hardcover edition (the regular Bantam edition), which is what you see in that listing. However, they'll also be offering a Previews Exclusive edition that has added materials, a different cover, and possibly even signatures. That one will be more expensive, obviously. Seems they're a little confused at the moment.

Brisco

05-31-2007, 12:46 AM

Added materials? Signatures? Sign me up! Any idea if the Previews edition will come slipcased, Chris? That would be the icing on the cake!
Brisco

Norrin Radical

06-03-2007, 05:54 AM

In Amazon:
Baltimore,: Or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire (Hardcover)
Hardcover: 304 pages
List Price: $25.00

In Previews:
BALTIMORE, OR, THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER & THE VAMPIRE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC
HC, 7x9, 336pgs, B&W..........$25.00

What's exactly the difference? 32 pages? Are they illustrations?

Hi all,

While Amazon does indeed list the regular hardcover edition as being 304 pages for a list price of $25, the Previews Exclusive Edition is described in the latest Previews (June 2007, page 400) as being 336 pages for $39.95.

Here's the product description:

A Previews Exclusive! In a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks, British aristocrat Lord Baltimore encounters a vampire on the bloody battlefields of The Great War, unwittingly releasing a great evil into the world ... an evil he vows to vanquish! Renowned comic artist and Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola, adds a visceral, visual appeal -- over 150 original black-and-white illustrations -- to this chilling collaboration with Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Christopher Golden. This Previews Exclusive Edition also features the original Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired the author, along with additional spot illustrations. An additional sketchbook section of art by Mike Mignola is also included, exclusively for this edition.

HC, 7.5x9.25, 336pgs, B&W: $39.95.

Mr. Golden, does this sound accurate? I'm sure lots of Hellboarders want to know, so they can safely pre-order copies through their local comic shops!

(BTW: I'm a long-time lurker and first-time poster, so hello all!)

Asa

06-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Hi all,

While Amazon does indeed list the regular hardcover edition as being 304 pages for a list price of $25, the Previews Exclusive Edition is described in the latest Previews (June 2007, page 400) as being 336 pages for $39.95.
Thanx for the update. I did pre order mine. I will make my changes. And welcome BTW.:D

Ivar_L

06-03-2007, 09:31 AM

It looks like there's an error on Previews website -
in cof.txt the book is listed as
JUN07 4139
BALTIMORE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER & VAMPIRE PX HC (C: 0-1-2)
SRP: $39.95

but here it says $25.00
http://previews.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=23&s=128&ai=56272&ssd=

Norrin Radical

06-03-2007, 01:06 PM

Ivar: Yes, it looks like the product description on the Previews website is a strange combination of info for the regular and Previews-exclusive editions. I pulled the product description from the print version of Previews, so let's hope that's accurate.

Isburg: Thanks for the welcome!

DannyBoy7783

06-03-2007, 08:52 PM

thanks for the info! Sounds really exciting. I can't wait to get the Previews version. Will this be available at their website or something? How will we be able to get it?

gdeo

06-03-2007, 09:21 PM

I believe that you can order it from your Local comicbook shop.

DannyBoy7783

06-03-2007, 09:22 PM

Is there an online alternative you are aware of? Perhaps someone has a pre-order available?

ChristopherGolden

06-04-2007, 11:12 AM

That one sounds correct. And though the cover for the Diamond Exclusive version isn't shown, it's absolutely stunning.

absenter

06-04-2007, 12:15 PM

This is great news and thanks Christopher for chiming in with some authoritative answers, but i've already put in for my copy through amazon!:(

If I understand correctly after reading though the thread, this more expansive edition is only available through Diamond (Previews exclusive) and will have a sketchbook section as well as a different cover.

Chris, for numbskulls like myself, could you spell it out in a more difinitive and comprehensive post how the two different versions vary and how each can be bought? I'd much rather have gotten the Previews edition and wish I had known about it before I put in for the Amazon one (did I overlook something?). Wonder if there's a way to cancel or switch my pre-order for something else. A fancy spatula maybe...or some power tools...

:(

Asa

06-04-2007, 01:05 PM

absenter; I also pre ordered mine with amazon.com.
I had no problem canceling it.

absenter

06-04-2007, 01:10 PM

absenter; I also pre ordered mine with amazon.com.
I had no problem canceling it.

Thanks for the hedz-up! I'll definitely be canceling to get the xclusive, unfortunately I used a gift certificate for Amazon. Don't have any gift certificates to Previews. CURSES!

J. Bastian

06-04-2007, 01:15 PM

I am so freekin excited about this book! I've got all three of those sweet posters, and I'm a real big fan of all the Hellboy novels (even the unGolden ones :o ). Boy I'm looking forward to when I can afford to run out as quickly as possible to get in line and get this bad mamajamma. I can't wait to see the fan art spawned from it as well... wink wink...nudge nudge.

Ivar_L

06-05-2007, 04:10 AM

Image and text from westfieldcomics' website:

http://westfieldcomics.com/wow/art/large/2007_06-bk14.jpg

BALTIMORE, STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER & VAMPIRE PX HC - B&W.
Creators: Mike Mignola/Christopher Golden. Description: In a story that unfolds through a series of flashbacks, British aristocrat Lord Baltimore encounters a vampire on the bloody battlefields of The Great War, unwittingly releasing a great evil into the world. an evil he vows to vanquish! Renowned comic artist and Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola, adds a visceral, visual appeal - over 150 original black-and-white illustrations - to this chilling collaboration with Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Christopher Golden. This Previews Exclusive edition also features the original Hans Christian Andersen story that inspired the author, along with additional spot illustrations. An additional sketchbook section of art by Mike Mignola is also included, exclusively for this edition. 336 pages. (7.5X9.25)

DannyBoy7783

06-05-2007, 12:50 PM

Great work Ivar! Thanks!

Brisco

06-05-2007, 09:50 PM

Another awesome cover. I broke down and bought an Advance Reading Copy on Ebay, but I'll also be getting the regular version and the Limited Diamond Exclusive one. (I think I actually like that cover even better.) I knew the collector in me would need the ARC eventually anyway, so why not get it early? Tad's warning that it contained unfinished Mignola artwork actually served to seal the deal rather than warn me off. Wouldn't it be cool to compare the two, and see how the art changes? Well, unfortunately it's so unfinished that there are a lot of place holders right now (skulls or other drawings used again and again, presumably instead of whatever will be there eventually), so that won't really work out. It's still a neat collectible to have though. I'm going to wait for the legit one to read it, so I can have the full experience...
Brisco

hollow18

06-08-2007, 08:33 AM

thanks for the tip guys... canceled my amazon order and placed the previews one today. extra Mignola sketches are always worth the extra cash.
can't wait!

DannyBoy7783

06-08-2007, 12:54 PM

So do I just go to a comic shop and tell them I want to order this item and that's it? I've never ordered something through a comic shop before. Why can't I just order it directly?

Ollie

06-25-2007, 05:49 PM

Neil Hill

06-26-2007, 07:51 AM

Hello everyone, long time lurker, first time poster here. :)

I'm a huge Mignola fan so I tried to order the special previews edition of this book from my local comic book shop, but he said the guys at Diamond U.K say that it isn't available to people outside of the U.S.

Has anyone else heard this?

Well, like with any doctor, I'd get a second (and possibly third) opinion, but for the most part I have heard of this kind of exclusivity. It's not pleasant by any means. I'm sure a stateside fan from the board would be willing to help you out though, so don't hesitate to to spread the word.

Maija

06-26-2007, 08:35 AM

it isn't available to people outside of the U.S.

Booooooooooo! :evilangry

Mike Cross

06-26-2007, 09:04 AM

Yes, that would increasingly suck if us non-US-ians had to beg, scr4atch and steal to get this book..perhaps it's North American only?

Ivar_L

06-26-2007, 09:22 AM

You can order it from some Internet based comic shop, like I did. And - there's also Tales of H.P. Lovecraft wit Mignola's cover in this Previews. Can't find it in Amazon...

http://westfieldcomics.com/wow/art/large/2007_06-bk84.jpg

Neil Hill

06-26-2007, 10:26 AM

Thanks for that cover image, Ivar!

You know, I was thinking recently that it used to be somewhat difficult to locate Mignola images- even with the internet. Some of us would have a cache of great images that we'd share when asked, but now it seems like great images are all over the place and show up here quite often. I for one am very thankful for this. It saves the google searching and time spent having to troll for images.

DannyBoy7783

06-26-2007, 12:39 PM

If anyone finds a purchase link for that Lovecraft collection please post it! I'll be wanting it :)

Ivar_L

06-26-2007, 01:13 PM

I'm trying to save all good quality MM images and covers I see in the net. But covers I posted here are from the webshop I'm using for browsing Previews with pictures. I think one could order both Baltimore and Lovecraft here:
http://westfieldcomics.com/wow/order_main.html
(Click Books/Mags -> Novels)
Shop I'm using since 1996 is www.g-mart.com

DannyBoy7783

06-26-2007, 01:21 PM

Thanks Ivar!!

Anyone know if the normal Baltimore cover art is in the Previews edition? It's a really nice piece and it would be a shame if it isn't included in the Previews version in some way.

DannyBoy7783

06-26-2007, 01:41 PM

Looks like this is the HP Lovecraft book at amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Tales-H-P-Lovecraft-P-S/dp/0061374601/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-6632099-6106543?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182890472&sr=8-1

but it may have a different cover. Same editor though.

EDIT: or it may be a reprinting of this one: http://www.amazon.com/Tales-Lovecraft-Joyce-Carol-Oates/dp/0060957905/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-6632099-6106543?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182890472&sr=8-2

Ollie

06-26-2007, 04:45 PM

Yeah, it's very annoying that I can't just order this book from my comic shop. I'll probably have to get it from ebay, but I'll ask again at the shop when it's closer to the release date, maybe they'll know more about it then.

I also hope that the regular editions cover is printed inside the previews version. I really like them both.

Thanks for posting that Lovecraft cover Ivar, It looks great.

DannyBoy7783

06-26-2007, 07:13 PM

I just purchased the HP Lovecraft book and Previews Baltimore from Westfield Comics.

Thanks for the link Ivar!

Gary_B

06-26-2007, 10:48 PM

Yes, that would increasingly suck if us non-US-ians had to beg, scr4atch and steal to get this book..perhaps it's North American only?

You realise that is just as bad, right?

Mike Cross

06-27-2007, 02:42 AM

I know, it's hurtful.

Jake Capps

06-27-2007, 03:49 AM

gdeo

07-24-2007, 09:28 AM

Well, i just finished reading it last night...no spoilers here,just my comments. I LOVED this book.Mike and Chris have done a fantastic job.Truly a journey that has everything that one would expect from these two talented people.Now ,i have to preface my comments with...I'm not that much of a recreational reader,other than comics and an occasional (and I do mean occasional) short story or novel.I've read most of the Hellboy novels and enjoyed them.But ever since I heard that this was a project that Mike has been working on for a while,i knew that i had to read this..I always hear people talk about page turners and I've only found that to be case a few times.Baltimore is just that ...a page turner for sure.If you enjoy a good vampire/vampire hunter story,you're going to love it. All the characters antagonists and protagonists alike,come to life.This is a well written and thought out story. Mike and Chris have outdone themselves,Mike's illustrations are nothing short of brilliant.The Illustrations of the villiage buildings(a character themselves)transport the reader there.I cannot say enough great things about this novel.I cannot wait for the SDCC to tell both Mike and Chris what a pleasure it was to take this journey with Lord Baltimore and his cohorts.I will definately revisit this tale again when it's released in August.:D :D :D

Ivar_L

07-24-2007, 09:51 AM

So, basically you are saying there will be a movie some day...
:)

gdeo

07-24-2007, 10:06 AM

after reading it...i'd love a movie.;) I'm sure once more people read it,they will feel the same.

Eric M

07-24-2007, 04:27 PM

I couldnt agree more. This is a very special book that gives a completely different take on the vampire-hunter concept. I cant wait for the Previews version that has the original Hans Christian Anderson story that was the inspiration for Baltimore.

Ollie

07-24-2007, 05:05 PM

Yes, that would increasingly suck if us non-US-ians had to beg, scr4atch and steal to get this book..perhaps it's North American only?

Don't panic! My comic shop was able to order the previews edition for me afterall, so it's definitly not U.S only. Sorry for the scare. :D

I can't wait to read it!

teamnov

07-30-2007, 12:50 PM

I have the posters autographed....I planned on keeping a couple and selling the others on ebay.

But if anyone here is seriously interested let me know.

There were 3 different posters issued and I have all 3 autographed.
I also have a duplicate of 1 that is not autographed ( I hope that makes sense).

I will take a photo of them and send it to you if you are interested in purchasing. :)

-renee

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edit by jnapper:

Hi Renee,

I allow HB-related eBay and sale postings on this forum-- though please be aware that CBR really really frowns on them in other spots. They can get you banned in some forums.

In this forum, usually the sale offers come from long-time posters--

It's not your fault that you are new here, but until I'm not wary of this being the only reason you are posting here, I'm going to ask folks to PM you any questions directly--

Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you're just tryin' to give a normal "heads up" on your sale-- I'm just keeping the threads tidy.

Thanks and take care,
jnapper

jscott

07-30-2007, 01:23 PM

So what is the Hans tale that inspired Baltimore?

Sparky

07-30-2007, 01:36 PM

The tale is the Steadfast Tin Soldier (http://www.bartleby.com/195/9.html), of course! :)

Ivar_L

07-30-2007, 01:37 PM

So what is the Hans tale that inspired Baltimore?Isn't it The Steadfast Tin Soldier?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Steadfast_Tin_Soldier

It was used in one of the animated sequences in Disney's Fantasia 2000, of course with happy ending. There's a Russian animated movie based on the same fairy tale, which is much more depressing and scary...

(And I knew I was late in answering...)
:)

jscott

07-30-2007, 02:33 PM

Oh Good Lord...I'm a doofus...:confused:

I loved that sequence from Fantasia. I didn't make the connection. Thanks!

Ivar_L

07-30-2007, 05:18 PM

By the way, just discovered that in the wonderland named Youtube there's several animations of this story.
One of them is by Ub Iwerks (the man who created Mickey Mouse):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbolSEfS35w

And here's this Russian animation I mentioned:
part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPdJz60pdVo&mode=related&search=
part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsWfoDLMXy4&mode=related&search=

teamnov

07-31-2007, 12:18 PM

So I have listed the autographed posters on ebay.

I'm donating 50% of the money to a non-profit organization,
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL.
www.heifer.org

>>Do you guys think I should take the buy it now option off???

poster1
http://cgi.ebay.com/BALTIMORE-comic-POSTER-Mignola-Golden-Hellboy-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ280139218536QQihZ018QQcategoryZ665 08QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

poster2
http://cgi.ebay.com/BALTIMORE-comic-POSTER-Mignola-Golden-Hellboy-SIGNED_W0QQitemZ280139219843QQihZ018QQcategoryZ665 08QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem