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It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of February 6th, 2019, which this week is my Super Bowl Special edition.
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 the Week of February 6th, 2019”
Every week, hundreds of new comic books hit the local shelves. Many of these are long ongoing titles while others come and go quickly, being mini-series or one shots.
Last fall we visited a bunch of the books and titles that had options or media deals that have not gone beyond the option or if they did, they’re still in the wee early stages of ever getting turned into a show.
This is where we dive into the books that either haven’t been optioned or if they did, it’s long expired that we would all love to see and welcome being adapted into a television show or movie.
Continue reading “From Option to Screen – The Books We’d Love To See Adapted Part I”
I love these posts, partially because I end up buying a bunch of slabs as I am researching it. There are a ton of cheap graded comics on eBay. Here are some of the highlights. Continue reading “Cheap Slabs on eBay”
I’ve been hinting at an awesome contest and now I feel is the time to run it. Several times I’ve mentioned that I hope you all pay close attention to my posts as it will help you win what I think will be a fun contest here at CHU.
Winner Announcement for the Wonder Woman #63 Killer B Variant by Kamome Shirahama variant.
Continue reading “WINNER of the Wonder Woman #63 Killer B Variant Flash Contest”
It’s been a while since the last contest here at CHU. So here’s a you gotta act quick flash type of contest to win a copy of Wonder Woman #63 Killer B Variant by Kamome Shirahama.
So if you missed out on this cover, here’s your chance at winning a free copy.
Continue reading “Flash Contest – Wonder Woman #63 Killer B”
With all the theories and rumors popping up every so often on the next installment of the Avengers movie Endgame in the MCU, one of the spotlights is the renewed interest and slight hints that Black Knight will be making an appearance.
True or not, probably worthwhile to keep an eye on some of the key books for this Marvel Character and some of the tie-ins to other characters.
Continue reading “Spotlight on Black Knight – Comics To Watch”
Image Comics is pleased to reveal an excerpt from the forthcoming Matador, Vol. 1 by Devin Grayson (Batman: Gotham Knight, User) and Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther
, Batman), which will find a new home at Image Comics this May and collect issues #1-6 of the original series.
Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment are pleased to reveal two more “Heavy Metal” variant covers for Daniel Warren Johnson’s Murder Falcon.
Written and featuring artwork by Curtis Clow (founder of Infinity Studios, Shards VOL. II/The Dragons Kin), line artwork by Mauro ManDalari (The Sensational G-Girl, Assassin’s Creed Awakening), future line artwork by Guillermo Fajardo (Breakfast Time Cereal Series Illustrations), and artwork and color by Harrison Yinfaowei (Captain Canuck, Karmic Agenda) Continue reading “Scout Comics is proud to present THE WILD COSMOS! Four Page Preview”
If you are a fan of signed comics, you will not want to miss this one. The Batman Who Laughs has been one of the most interesting characters coming out of Dark Nights Metal. He got his own mini series, which is out now. Midtown has copies signed by writer Scott Snyder at cover price. Continue reading “Signed Comic Alert: Scott Snyder Signed The Batman Who Laughs #1”
Fifty-Two years ago, long before a majority of us were even born, a girl joined forces with one of the most well known and earliest superheroes.
Continue reading “Throwback Thursday for January 31st, 2019”
Covrprice.com launched recently and has quickly become a go to spot for watching eBaytrends on comics. They scour thousands of eBay
sales to cultivate data to spotlight the hottest selling comics. Here is this week’s Top Ten Comics:
Continue reading “CovrPrice.com Top Ten Selling Comics for Week of 1/31/19”
I love supporting small press comics, especially those that are crowd-funded. These tend to be labors of love and creators that really want to get their vision out to the public. They can also be a great place for spec, not all of course, but books like Stabbity Bunny, White Widow, Dollface, and many others have had Kickstarter editions that went on to be great flips. Here is one that is a total labor of love and from a CHU reader, Chris Rau, called Magnus the Brave. Continue reading “Kickstarter Spotlight Magnus the Brave”
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 Reorder List for 1/31/19: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for January 31, 2019”
Apparently DC wants to rival Marvel’s Into the Spider-Verse animated film with one of their own, Batman Beyond.
Continue reading “Batman Beyond Theatrical Release In The Works from Warner Brothers”
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 1/23/2019 which just happened to be a really lame week for new comics.
Continue reading “One Week Later Report for January 30th, 2019”
Straightjacket from Amigo Comics is being picked up for a TV show. We have been on this book since 2015. Amigo puts out some quality horror books so it was a no-brainer to pick it up. Continue reading “Amigo Comics’ Straightjacket Being Picked Up for TV Show”
Justice League Odyssey #5 is in stores tomorrow, it features a new “box.” We have seen Mother Boxes, Father Boxes, and now….. Continue reading “Spoilers: Justice League Odyssey #5 A New Box”
Justice League Annual #1 is in stores tomorrow. It features the appearance of Perpetua. Perpetua is a character that the Justice League books have been hinting too. She is finally here. Continue reading “Spoilers: Justice League Annual #1 Full Appearance of Perpetua”
This post contains spoilers so reader beware.
Continue reading “Red Death Coming to the CW’s Flash? Spoilers, Sort Of”
Captain America #7 is in stores tomorrow. It is a further peek into the case against Steve Rodgers and and how Thunderbolt Ross died. It also features a new team. Check it out below. Continue reading “Spoilers: Captain America #7 How Thunderbolt Ross Died and a New Team”
Seems some might be trying to capitalize on a new villain in tomorrows Spawn #293 that’s hitting stands.
Continue reading “Spawn’s New Villain Appearance – Spoilers”
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 223rd 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.