What up CHUllectors!?! Shawn B. the One Year Later Investigator, 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: Spec Review for 8/2/17”
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Once Our Land 2 – Kickstarter
Remember Once Our Land, which was an original Kickstarter graphic novel turned Scout Comics two issue comic book? Well, for fans of Once Our Land, the creator Peter Ricq is bringing back this popular series with Once Our Land 2.
Spoiler: Death of Inhumans #2, the Death of an Inhuman
Death of Inhumans #2 is out today. And as the title of the book says, we get a death. The images below are redacted. The accompanying text is not, so only read if you do not mind spoilers.
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Wednesday Open Forum
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 197th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V’s Variant Picks for August 1st, 2018
What Up CHU? MEL V here with your Variant Picks for 8/1/18. Holy cow! where has the summer gone? It is almost back to school for the kids, BBQ days are winding down, but, there will always be variants! REJOICE Lets get into this weeks offerings Continue reading “Mel V’s Variant Picks for August 1st, 2018”
Poyo’s Spec and Drek for August 1st, 2018
It’s that time again to spec and drek. We try to pick winners based on spec value potential, books to just read or simply books to tuck away in the personal collection.
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Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 8/1/18
Each week, hundreds of new comic hit the stands, each with potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery August 1, 2018: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 8/1/18”
Spoilers: Infinity Wars #1 Who is Requiem and Who Dies
Infinity Wars #1 is out tomorrow. It features the reveal of the identity of Requiem. It also appears to have a pretty big death. Check out the spoilers below.
The images are redacted, the accompanying text is not. Read only if you like spoilers:
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New Venom Movie Trailer Hits. Shows Off More Symbiotes
A new trailer for Venom hit a few minutes ago and gives a much more indepth look at the movie. It also shows at least two symbiotes. Continue reading “New Venom Movie Trailer Hits. Shows Off More Symbiotes”
Quick Spoilers: Cosmic Ghost Rider #2 Just What is Howard the Duck Doing on the Cover of #3
If you have seen the preview of the cover for Cosmic Ghost Rider #3 (shown to the left), you have seen Cable, a mash-up of Groot and Rocket, a female Captain America, and a very Juggernaut suited duck on the cover. Of course the solicitation gives us a key to what could be up, simply, “COSMIC GHOST RIDER VS. THE FUTURE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY FOR THE FATE OF THE UNIVERSE!”. However, Cosmic Ghost Rider #2 gives us a sneak peek of things to come. Continue reading “Quick Spoilers: Cosmic Ghost Rider #2 Just What is Howard the Duck Doing on the Cover of #3”
Likes and Don’t Likes for the Week of August 1st, 2018
I survived the road to Hana (yes, it’s apparently a thing) and didn’t get eaten by any sharks (but I did see lots of turtles on my snorkeling adventure). So there’s that in something to like this week. It was hard to leave but all good things must come to an end.
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New Comic Spec Review Video for August 1, 2018
Each week Anthony from www.comicsheatingup.net talks about the hot new releases for the week. Here is this week’s video for August 1st 2018: Continue reading “New Comic Spec Review Video for August 1, 2018”
San Diego Comic Con 2018 Cosplay Gallery
Cosplayers are one of the best parts of attending any comic convention. They were not around conventions when I was a kid, and it’s a blessing to have them today. They bring our favorite characters to life. Check out the Cosplay that was on display in San Diego! Continue reading “San Diego Comic Con 2018 Cosplay Gallery”
San Diego Comic Con 2018 Wrap Up
San Diego Comic Con, the Nerd Superbowl, started on July 18th. This was definitely a transition year for SDCC. Almost everything is a lottery now. On one hand, it’s an even playing field. On another hand, those who are more vigilant and willing to work harder don’t get an advantage. Depends on your definition of fairness. Attendees could sign up in what’s called an “Exclusives Portal” for lotteries to all major signings and exclusive booths. I entered for almost everything in every time slot. I won nothing. Squat. So we can say I wasn’t a big fan this year. My main request of SDCC is to only allow each winning attendee to win only once, since some people won multiples while some won nothing. Continue reading “San Diego Comic Con 2018 Wrap Up”
Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for July 30, 2018
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 7/30/18: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for July 30, 2018”
Recent Gorr/All-Black Necrosword Under Appreciated Cover
Seems like everything Knull/Gorr/All-Black Necrosword has been heating up. That was why I was surprised to find a very under rated ratio variant recently while poking around an area comic shop at lunch.
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One Year Later: Spec Review for 7/26/17
What up CHUllectors!?! Shawn B. the One Year Later Investigator, 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.
Light week for the boys!
Locke and Key Ordered By Netflix
Back in April we mentioned Joe Hill’s Locke and Key , which was originally optioned as a movie, then optioned by Hulu, has now officially found a home at Netflix. Continue reading “Locke and Key Ordered By Netflix”
Old Guard Movie Adaptation Gets Director
Back in April 2017 we mentioned Old Guard was optioned by Skydance Media. The adaptation has moved to the next step and a director has been named. Continue reading “Old Guard Movie Adaptation Gets Director”
Rebel Wilson Optioned ‘Crowded #1’ Gets 500 Copy Exclusive
We had mentioned a little while back that Rebel Wilson has optioned the forthcoming Image comic release to star in and produce the project. Our friends at Big Time Collectibles will be preselling a 500 copy exclusive for the title. Continue reading “Rebel Wilson Optioned ‘Crowded #1’ Gets 500 Copy Exclusive”
Saga Goes on Hiatus But Goes Out With Big Bang in Saga #54 (Spoilers)
Saga has long been a favorite book of mine and one that I have been picking up since issue #1. At the end of Saga #54, after the shock ending, there was a bigger shock. Saga is going on hiatus for at least one year. Check it out below, plus the shock ending. Continue reading “Saga Goes on Hiatus But Goes Out With Big Bang in Saga #54 (Spoilers)”
Spoilers: Infinity Wars Prime #1, Who Dies and What is Destroyed
Infinity Wars Prime #1 is in stores tomorrow, and is the most insanely cool first issue of an event book I have ever seen. We get the first full appearance of Requiem (who people are speculating is an existing character) we also get a major death and (what looks like) the destruction of something that has been at the core of the Marvel Universe. Continue reading “Spoilers: Infinity Wars Prime #1, Who Dies and What is Destroyed”
Wednesday Open Forum
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 196th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Poyo’s Spec and Drek for July 25th, 2018
As you all know, AgentPoyo is the alter ego of Anthony. That’s probably why you all like me more right? I kid, I kid. You can ask Mel or Blind Adam that I’m real cause they’ve met me if any of you had any doubts.
Mel V.’s Variant Picks for July 25th 2018
What up CHU? Mel V. here with your Variant Picks of the Week. Let me know if you see something that I am missing, or that you disagree with. These are the covers I am feeling this week. An odd week but some great covers for the flip and for the PC. Continue reading “Mel V.’s Variant Picks for July 25th 2018”