Marvel has revamped its Marvel Retailer Resource Center with Marvel’s new Website creation tools, a new First Looks program that allows retailers to preview Marvel comics one week before their on sale date, an MRRC forum where retailers can communicate directly with Marvel, and an all-new completely free membership tier, which enables any store with a Diamond account to obtain a special package of free goodies.

The prime mission of MRRC remains the creation and maintenance of retailer Websites, which are paid for by retailers on a subscription basis.  The standard full subscription package includes a customized retailer Micro Site at marvelretailers.com, plus full content access including First Looks, even more up-to-the-minute Final Order Cut-Off adjustments, full color online Marvel covers, and promotional materials.  The monthly fee for the full subscription is $49.99 ($134.97 for a three month subscription, $479.88 for a full year).  ComicsPro members get a break with a $39.99 by the month charge, $104.97 for a three month subscrption, and $359.88 full year.  As a bonus for participating in the program members receive a free Premiere Hardcover every month along with 3 backlist in-stock collections and 3 assorted cover variants.

Retailers can also join the First Looks program ala carte for a fee of $29.99 per month, $74.97 for a 3-month subscription, and 239.88 for a full year.