Anthony

Cover Spotlight: Amazing Spider-man #32

Sometimes a cover can sell a book. We have been spotlighting a lot of DC “B” covers lately, but it is time to show off a cover priced Marvel Book worth looking at. This one is Amazing Spider-Man #32. Continue reading “Cover Spotlight: Amazing Spider-man #32”

Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 7/2/17

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 7/2/17: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 7/2/17”

A Look Ahead To September 2017 Small and Midsize Publishers

September 2017 is shaping up to be an awesome month for Small and Midsize publishers. This is the biggest list we have done. Tons of horror books for fans of the genre like myself. Here are the books we are keeping an eye on: Continue reading “A Look Ahead To September 2017 Small and Midsize Publishers”

Heavily Censored Image of Savage Dragon #225 XXX

Just in case you were interested in what the Savage Dragon #225 XXX cover was here is your chance to see it. Mind you the image is heavily censored but it doesn’t take much to figure out what is going on. Continue reading “Heavily Censored Image of Savage Dragon #225 XXX “

Cheap Variant Alert: Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 Jesse James Variant

You know we like to point out good, cheap variants. Hook readers up with a deal. Today we have the Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 Jesse James Variant Limited to 500 Copies for you. Continue reading “Cheap Variant Alert: Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 Jesse James Variant”

Louie M's Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con Cos-Play Gallery

Louie M covers conventions for www.comicsheatingup.net
Louie took some great photos of some great costumes, including body paint. Continue reading “Louie M's Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con Cos-Play Gallery”

Louie M's Amazing LV Comic Con 2017 Wrap Up

Louie M. covers comic conventions out west for www.comicsheatingup.net

What up CHUicide Squad! Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con took place over June 23rd to June 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Amazing is known for being a true comic book convention and they pulled out all the stops with their stellar guest list: Stan Lee, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jason Fabok, Kevin Eastman, and Gerry Conway.

Continue reading “Louie M's Amazing LV Comic Con 2017 Wrap Up”

One Year Later: 6/29/16 Spec Review

What up CHUncanny X-Men!?! Shawn B. back with another One Year Later round up, where we take a look at some of the comics that Anthony, Mel and Poyo specced on one year ago. Their specs turn out to be quick flips, slow burns, straight up misses, straight up winners and on and on. Sometimes they spec with their hearts out of their passion for comics. Sometimes they spec based on data. And sometimes they spec based off the word on the street. Either way, all their specs appeal to a few or many collectors whether it is due to them having similar taste in writing or art, or just an opportunity for a collector to flip a book and make money to “support their habit”. So, this is our weekly chance to look back at how some of our buys from a year ago are doing today. Continue reading “One Year Later: 6/29/16 Spec Review”

Redneck #3 Rushed Back for 2nd Print With New Cover

The third issue of the bestselling Image/Skybound series REDNECK by Donny Cates (GOD COUNTRY) and Lisandro Estherren is being rushed back to print in order to keep up with overwhelming customer demand.In REDNECK #3, readers explore what lurks in the attic of the Bowman house. With everything going to hell for his family, Bartlett must confront the one sonuvabitch that puts fear in other vampires. But what exactly do the Bowman boys have planned for Father Landry?
Continue reading “Redneck #3 Rushed Back for 2nd Print With New Cover”

Wednesday Winner: Batman Elmer Fudd #1

It is nice to pick up your comics on Wednesday. It is even nicer when those comics are going for a couple of times cover price by the end of the week. Batman Elmer Fudd #1 is one of those books. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Batman Elmer Fudd #1”

SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER Comes Out Swinging, Sells Out and Goes To Second Print

Writers Jody LeHeup (former editor of Uncanny X-Force, Deadpool, Quantum and Woody) and Sebastian Girner (editor of SOUTHERN BASTARDS, DEADLY CLASS, BLACK SCIENCE), newcomer artist Nil Vendrell, colorist Mike Spicer (HEAD LOPPER, MYTHIC), and letterer Dave Lanphear launched the #WarOnBearror to overwhelming critical acclaim, and Image Comics is pleased to announce that SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER #1 will be fast-tracked to a second printing. The second printing cover will feature a re-colored version of the Andy Suriano artwork. Continue reading “SHIRTLESS BEAR-FIGHTER Comes Out Swinging, Sells Out and Goes To Second Print”

Debatable Graded Books: You Be the Judge…

A few months ago there was debate on the Marvel Premiere #15 CGC graded book. Alana presents Graded Books that are, dare we say, debatable.
Every once in awhile you run across a graded book that blows your mind on how it gets that grade hi or low. Doesn’t matter if it’s CGC, PGX, or CBCS I have seen graded books from all of the big 3 that will make you scratch your head. Today’s book a CGC SS 9.8 foil Batman #1 con Jim Lee cover is this a 9.8 you be the judge…………… Continue reading “Debatable Graded Books: You Be the Judge… “

Savage Dragon Goes Hard Core With XXX Rated Cover.

Ok, Image might be pushing things a little hard now.
Comics legend and Image Comics partner Erik Larsen will push the envelope in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary this July with a sexy, sultry XXX cover by Rafael Krás not for the faint of heart (and certainly NSFW…*wink*) in SAVAGE DRAGON #225 this July.
Continue reading “Savage Dragon Goes Hard Core With XXX Rated Cover. “

Batman #24 goes to 4th Print

Comic fans love a love story. The now famous issue Batman #24, which features Batman proposing to Catwoman is going to a Fourth Print.
Continue reading “Batman #24 goes to 4th Print”

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA MANGA CREATORS TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, and ReedPOP, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, announce the appearance of the creative team behind THE LEGEND OF ZELDA manga series, known as Akira Himekawa, at New York Comic Con this October. Continue reading “THE LEGEND OF ZELDA MANGA CREATORS TO APPEAR AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2017”

Shirtless Bear Fighter #2 has 1:15 Nude Baby Variant by Skottie Young

If you liked all the pixelated male genitalia on Shirtless Bear Fighter #1 Nude Beariant, and thought “How could Image make this any cuter?” We have an answer for you. Shirtless Bear Fighter #2 has a 1:15 Skottie Young Baby Variant.
Continue reading “Shirtless Bear Fighter #2 has 1:15 Nude Baby Variant by Skottie Young”

Attack of the killer B's: Dark Night Metal #1 Midnight Release 1:100 B Variant

DC has been knocking it out of the park with there B Cover releases. Now, they have a ramped it up with this 1:100 Midnight Release Variant. Continue reading “Attack of the killer B's: Dark Night Metal #1 Midnight Release 1:100 B Variant”

The White Queen Comes to Comic Shops with a PREVIEWS Exclusive Halloween ComicFest Funko POP! Vinyl Figure

Marvel’s Hellfire Club returns as Halloween ComicFest is proud to announce the release of the new Emma Frost Diamond Form PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Funko POP! Figure, available only during the event on Saturday, October 28th. Continue reading “The White Queen Comes to Comic Shops with a PREVIEWS Exclusive Halloween ComicFest Funko POP! Vinyl Figure”