Month: August 2016

Marvel's New Cage Comic Playing on Negative Stereotypes?

Marvel announced they would be doing a new Luke Cage comic called Cage. It is done by Genndy Tartakovsky who has previously done work on Cartoon Network, including Star Wars Clone Wars cartoon. However, in a group chat I am a part of, which includes several African American retailers, the discussion on the book became clearly negative towards the book. I asked the retailers to comment and they said they would do so on the basis of anonymity. Continue reading “Marvel's New Cage Comic Playing on Negative Stereotypes?”

Free Comic Wednesday: All Star Batman #1 Comicxposure Variant

Thanks again to ComicXposure.com for sponsoring Free Comic Wednesday. Up tonight is another hot pair, All Star Batman #1 Black and White and Color variant from Guillem March.
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Wednesday Open Forum

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Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day. It is like your birthday in the middle of each week (well, one where you buy your own presents.)
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all.
The 99th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”

Hoknes Comics New Comic Showcase for 8/31/16

New Comic Series debuting this week.
New comic book series debuting on AUGUST 31 2016. Use this video as a guide to find the best new comics out this week for collectors, speculators and readers plus tips on what to buy and insider information.
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Mel V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 8/31/16

What Up CHU ? I am getting ready for my visit to Baltimore for the Baltimore Comic Con. It’s a really great show, for those who have never been, you should really check it out. Ya know I’ll be on the hunt for rare variants and other goodies. If you see me stop and say hello.
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Poyo's Picks of the Week for August 31st, 2016

It’s new comic book Wednesday, the best day of each week. All us comic book addicted nerds come back out (from wherever we hide) to talk about what we think is going to be the next big thing in the comic book world.
So let’s talk about them then. Continue reading “Poyo's Picks of the Week for August 31st, 2016”

Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery for 8/31/16

Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 8/31/16: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery for 8/31/16”

Artgerm Cover process

Artgerm is one of the masters of cover art. Here is a look at the process of a cover from sketch to colored image. It is amazing at how fast he works. This is easentially a little over 24 hours from inception. The Artgerm Vampire Hunter D #1 Variant can be ordered at Frankie’s Comics in color and black and white sets and color variant. Continue reading “Artgerm Cover process”

Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 24

Greetings my Comics Heating Up and Awesomesauce families. Thank you for reading this each and every week. Thank you for all of your friendship, encourgment, support and advice. To Anthony, thank you for allowing me to play in your sandbox. I am hoping to make it to Baltimore and (the after party scene is my middle name) so hopfully I can get in on the fun and convince Mel V. that aquaman is #awesomesauce. If anyone is at Monsters and Robots, stop by the cars and we can chat.
Now lets make some money on some comics because you can’t teach that.
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/29/16

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The Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List is a great speculator tool. It shows what books retailers are going back to get more of, in advance of their release. They are actually putting their money up betting these books get big. These are the books people are talking about in shops, message boards, and websites. Here is the Diamond Comics Advance for 8/29/16:
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Variant Envy: Frankie's Comics Vampire Hunter D Artgerm Variant 

Stranger Comics will be launching a new Vampire Hunter D series in the upcoming months. Our friends at Frankie’s Comics have a sweet variant in the works with one of the best cover artists in the business, Stanley “Artgerm” Lau. Check out the artwork in progress.  Continue reading “Variant Envy: Frankie's Comics Vampire Hunter D Artgerm Variant “

New Mutants Movie team lineup released

Since the announcement there would be a New Mutants film, there has been discussion on which characters would make it into the film. The wait is over as the team lineup has been announced.  Continue reading “New Mutants Movie team lineup released”

Frankie's Comics Animosity #2 Cover Reveal

Congrats to those that pre ordered the Kyle Strahm variant for Animosity #2 from www.frankiescomics.com. Strahm killed it. Check them out after the bump.  Continue reading “Frankie's Comics Animosity #2 Cover Reveal”

Winner! Henchgirl Collectors Cave Terrific Con Variant set

Alright guys. Let this run a little longer than I had originally intended due to the overwhelming response to it. Drawing the winner of the awesome Henchgirl set sponsored By Collector Cave NY
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Future Hits from the Kick(starter) Late August Edition

What up CHU? Mel V back with another edition of Future Hits from the Kick(starter). Its been a while since I did one of these and I want to apologize to any up and coming creators that I may have missed out on. Giving up and coming creators some free exposure has always been a passion of mine and I admit I’ve been slacking on doing that, so I’m going to try to do these articles a bit more frequently. But anyway, lets get in to it…
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Venom Symbiote returns to Peter Parker 

(Spoilers ahead. They are not covered because the issue is out today, however, if you haven’t read it and plan to, please do not read on.) Thanks To Mel V. for the heads up.
Looks like Peter will be regaining the Venom Symbiote, at least temporarily. In today’s issue of Venom Space Knight #11, Venom is back on earth and meets up with an (Un)familiar face. Continue reading “Venom Symbiote returns to Peter Parker “

Sheriff of Babylon on TV?

Is Tom King’s Sheriff of Babylon getting optioned for TV? Tom King’s creator owned comic from vertigo shot up in price a while ago and then settled back down. It is a hell of a read and the first issue grabs you by the throat. This current speculation is based off a tweet put out by King today. Continue reading “Sheriff of Babylon on TV?”

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