Informed Comic Book Speculation and Pop Culture News
Fresh off the Image Press Release…
A teaser trailer for the forthcoming Family Tree—by New York Times bestselling author Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls, Ascender) and acclaimed artist Phil Hester (Shipwreck, Green Arrow)—showcasing interior pages, has dropped in anticipation of the Wednesday, November 13 launch date. The new ongoing body horror/adventure series is perfect for fans of Uzumaki, Gideon Falls, and Bird Box.
This is a harder one to track down, but if you own a copy, you could be able to sell this one for a good profit. Jeff Smith’s comic, Bone, is in the works at Netflix for an animated series. Continue reading “Jeff Smith’s Bone Coming to Netflix”
Previews gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. Here’s the spotlight of new books coming out of October Previews for the smaller publishers, which consists of Dark Horse, Image, IDW, Dynamite and others that are usually creator owned but still considered bigger than the small guys when it comes to publishing numbers.
Continue reading “October Previews 2019 – Small Publisher Spotlight Books”
Since news broke that Shriek will be added to the new Venom sequel, here’s your free chance at obtaining a copy of Spider-Man Unlimited #1.
Continue reading “Flash Giveaway – Spider-Man Unlimited #1 – Shriek 1st Appearance”
Poyo pointed out a story from Deadline stating Shriek would be coming to the second Venom movie, now, Diamond has confirmed this as being true. Continue reading “Diamond Distributor Confirms Shriek for Venom 2”
Get those first appearance books ready! Yeah I know, there was like a billion of them likely printed in the early 90s from the Maximum Carnage story line and it’s a villain but could see an uptick in sales and value potentially.
Continue reading “Shriek Is Added to Villain Roster for ‘Venom 2’ Sequel”
Six covers this week. Some for the personal collection and some for longer term spec. Here is the list. Continue reading “Variants of The Week for 10/16/2019”
Absolute Carnage #4 is in stores tomorrow. There are changes in store for both Carnage and Venom this issue, you will want to check this out.
Continue reading “Spoilers: Absolute Carnage #4…. Changes….”
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 259th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Books hit the shelves Wednesday mornings, but sales go on before that. Here is what our picks are doing on eBay going into Wednesday morning.
Each week, hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, 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 10/16/19: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 10/16/19”
Want a look at what Vin Diesel will look like as Bloodshot. Look no further than the Action Figure from McFarlane toys. Continue reading “Vin Diesel as Bloodshot Action Figure”
Previews gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. Being a huge indie reader, I always look at the independent books first. Here’s the spotlight of new books coming out of October Previews to kick off the middle of October.
Continue reading “October Previews 2019 – Indies Spotlight Books”
Welcome once again to my spec and my drek. I pick what I think will be winners, not only if you make money by flipping but winners as in either a great read or just awesome art.
Then there’s the pesky drek, the comic you should avoid altogether or not fall into the buying every variant trap.
Continue reading “Poyo’s Spec and Drek for October 16th, 2019”
Copies of Monstress #1 have been selling briskly today because word is leaking out that it may be coming to HBO Max Continue reading “Monstress Coming To HBO Max?”
Final Order Cut-Off is the last day that shops can guarantee their orders for comics. After Final Order Cut-Off, or FOC, these books will only be available to retailers on Advance Reorder. And that is not guaranteed. So here are the highlights for Monday, 10/14/19’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 10/14/19”
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of October 16th, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
Continue reading “Things I Like and Don’t Like for October 16th, 2019”
Greetings my Comics Heating Up family. Almost recovered from NYCC 2019. The meet up was #awesomesauce. It was Spawn #300 to the death. The cosplay was off the chain. The joker movie reeked of awesomeness, and I am doing a new format for Hidden Gems. Four gems per week. I have two major projects plus the podcast. With the new format we can get more hidden gems to you all.
Alright, I usually try to keep these FOC picks to just one book but I got a few for this week.
Continue reading “Poyo’s FOC Highlight Books for 10/14/2019”
Announcing the winner for the Diamond Retailer Exclusive for Something Is Killing Children #1 from the Diamond Appreciation Breakfast at NYCC 2019.
As promised, the Runners-Up list, think of these as the second part of the Top 20. Now then, on to #11-20. Continue reading “Covrprice.com Runners-up for 10/13/19”
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”
Announcing the winner for the NYCC 2019 Marvel Ghost Rider #1 Glow-in-the-Dark Variant.
Continue reading “Announcing the Winner for the Ghost Rider #1 NYCC Glow-in-the-Dark Variant”