We survived 5 Wednesdays in May and it’s now June, inching closer and closer to the big con season when books I think really start getting interesting.
Author: agentpoyo
Things I Like and Don’t Like for the Week of June 5th, 2019
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of June 5th, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Naomi Final Prints – Giveaway
I get it, you like free over cover price. So here’s your chance to score some Naomi Final Printings.
April 2019 – In Review Part II
Welcome to Part II of April 2019 in Review.
Back in Stock Alert – Naomi #2 and #3 Final Printings
Another book that has ruled the headlines these past few months for new comics is Naomi.
If you missed out on the final printings for issues #2 and #3, they’re back in stock, limited to 1 per customer.
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Back in Stock Alert – Ghost Tree #1 1st Print
This book sold out pretty quickly initially. Seems it’s back in stock. So if you missed out, here’s your chance to nab a copy at a little over cover price.
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April 2019 – In Review Part I
With these reviews, we find out how right or how wrong we were, what we missed and what you can likely still find at cover price, likely at the local comic shop or at online retailers.
Midtown Comics June 2019 Events and Signings
Midtown signings and events are a great way to see what books will come in the near future for those cheap cover price signed books.
So here’s a look at their upcoming June Signing events which looks like a great line up of creators and writers. If you live in the NYC area, you get to attend these in person but for the rest of us, we have to wait and order online if and when these signed books go on sale.
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Middlewest #7 Gets Another Printing
Straight from Image Press Release:
Image Comics is pleased to announce that Middlewest #7 by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona—which hit stores on the heels of the newsbreak of the series’ 2019 Eisner Award nomination in the “Best Publication for Teens” category—is being rushed back to print to keep up with rapidly growing demand for the hot new series.
Throwback Thursday
The book that likely had a million copies printed and a likely roller coaster ride on value over the past 27 years.
One Week Later Report for May 29th, 2019
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 05/22/2019.
Poyo’s Spec and Drek for May 29th, 2019
It’s a 5th Wednesday, which are usually kind of lame for new comic book releases but this one surprisingly looks more exciting than most while also being a little more exciting than the previous weeks in May, particularly for the indies and small publisher books.
Let’s spec and drek!
MARVELous Monday
This Monday is Memorial Day 2019. A day we remember and honor those who have fallen in battle, defending our great nation. So I browsed and picked a early Marvel book before they were even using the name Marvel that sticks to the theme for this Memorial day.
Things I Like and Don’t Like for the Week of May 29th, 2019
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of May 29th, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week
We shouldn’t just collect or flip books, we should also read them. A good story can make your purchase well worth the money spent if you ask me. After all, we buy books to read for entertainment right? Even if you can’t flip them, reading is just as rewarding.
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Flashback Friday – One Year Later
One year ago, we spec’d on new books hitting the shelves. Now it’s time to see how those specs and picks are doing now.
Chip Zdarsky Teams Up With Kris Anka & Matt Wilson For A New Fantasy Mini-Series, THE WHITE TREES
Image Comics is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed Daredevil writer Chip Zdarsky and beloved Runaways artists Kris Anka and Matt Wilson will team up for a tautly-woven, eye-popping new fantasy miniseries, The White Trees. The series will be comprised of two oversized issues—which will tell a complete story—with the The White Trees #1 hitting shelves this August.
Throwback Thursday
This weeks throwback is a fun one I think, at least for most of us that were around.
35 years ago, we were introduced to four turtles. Who would have thought they would turn into what they are today, pretty much a million dollar industry with several movies, cartoons, video games and toys.
One Week Later Report for May 22nd, 2019
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 05/15/2019.
Poyo’s Spec and Drek for May 22nd, 2019
Welcome once again to another fabulous week of new comic book picks and speculation of what we might be this weeks winners.
CHU Flash Giveaway – 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank
It’s that time again for a CHU flash giveaway.
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Things I Like and Don’t Like for the Week of May 22nd, 2019
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of May 22nd, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Poyo’s May Previews Indie and Small Publisher Spotlight
Every month, we get small glimpses of what books are on their way to store shelves.
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Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week
We shouldn’t just collect or flip books, we should also read them. A good story can make your purchase well worth the money spent if you ask me. After all, we buy books to read for entertainment right? Even if you can’t flip them, reading is just as rewarding.
Continue reading “Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week”
Throwback Thursday
This week’s throwback goes back to 1982 when the lovable racoon (inspired by a Beatles song) made his debut in Incredible Hulk, dropping the name Rocky, becoming Rocket Raccoon who we all adore now in the Guardians of the Galaxy.