From Image Comics
Feb. 9, 2012
'THIEF OF THIEVES' SNATCHED OFF SHELVES
DEBUT ISSUE OF NEW ROBERT KIRKMAN TITLE SELLS OUT
Continuing a trend for Image Comics in 2012, THIEF OF THIEVES #1, the first issue of a new series by Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD), Nick Spencer (MORNING GLORIES), and Shawn Martinbrough has sold out. The issue has immediately gone back to press and a second printing (DEC118235), with a new cover by Martinbrough, will be in stores on the same day as THIEF OF THIEVES #2, March 14.
The story of a master thief who gives up a luxurious and thrilling life of crime to try to salvage everything he lost -- his family and a life above ground -- by leaving it all behind, THIEF OF THIEVES launched on February 8. Prior to sale, there was wide interest in Kirkman bringing a television-style writing process to comics. A team of writers helps to refine the story of THIEF OF THIEVES, with Kirkman at the helm to guide the story.
Like all Image Comics, THIEF OF THIEVES is available on a variety of electronic platforms, as well as in comic book stores.
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Hmm. The press release mentions that this is continuing a trend, but it doesn't bother to mention which other debuts had sell-outs.
I picked this up but haven't had a chance to read it yet.
You're right Chris, it didn't mention other sell-outs but I think it's referring to Fatale by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.