
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.
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Category: Comic Books
Inexpensive Variant Watch: Void Trip #1 Jesse James Exclusive
Jesse James has quickly become the king of inexpensive store exclusives. He often sells his exclusives for a little over cover price plus shipping. He has another one out this week. This time it is Void Trip #1 Jesse James Exclusive. Continue reading “Inexpensive Variant Watch: Void Trip #1 Jesse James Exclusive”
Mel V's Variant Picks for 11/22/17
What Up CHU? Mel V. here with your Variants of the Week for Nov 22. The end of the year is fast approaching and I’m working on Variants of the Year. So far my list has a lot of store variants on it, and a couple of retailer incentives. Should be a good list though so stay tuned! If there are any variant you think should be on the list feel free to leave it in the comments below. Let’s get it cracking with this weeks variants Continue reading “Mel V's Variant Picks for 11/22/17”
Poyo's Picks of the Week for Thursday November 22, 2017
It’s turkey week here in America. For all of you not aware of American holidays, this Thursday is the day all us Americans sit down to celebrate something that never actually happened. But we like to think we’re really nice people who get along with the people we stole land from.
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Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/22/17
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 11/22/17:
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DC’s Immortal Men #1 Canceled Through Diamond
DC’s Dark Days, Dark Nights, and Metal have been a hit. Not only the regular series but also the spin off one shots and mini series. One that people have been looking forward to was the Immortal Men #1 which was set to introduce a slew of new characters. Well, that’s off. Continue reading “DC’s Immortal Men #1 Canceled Through Diamond”
New Comic Spec Review Video for 11/22/17
Each week Anthony from www.comicsheatingup.net and Terry Hoknes from www.hoknescomics.com put out a video talking about the new comics of the week. Here is this weeks video for 11/22/17 delivery: Continue reading “New Comic Spec Review Video for 11/22/17”
Variant Envy: Old Man Hawkeye #1 Steve McNiven 1:50 Variant
I do not usually get excited for high ratio variants, but this is one I want to grab. Steven McNiven, cover artist for the Original Old Man Logan series, has a 1:50 variant for Old Man Hawkeye which captures the feel of the original series. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Old Man Hawkeye #1 Steve McNiven 1:50 Variant”
Doomsday Clock #1 Review and Spoilers
Doomsday Clock #1 is out this Wednesday from DC Comics. It is the event people have been waiting for since Rebirth hit. It marks the return of the Watchmen. This is going to be a big book, of course, as people will want to pick up the continuation of the Watchmen story. Please note, spoiled images are concealed behind the spoiler warnings, click the spoiler image to see the images. The accompanying text is not redacted, so proceed only if you are good with spoilers: Continue reading “Doomsday Clock #1 Review and Spoilers”
Francesco Mattina and Todd McFarlane Join Forces on Spawn #280 Exclusive
We mentioned earlier this weekend that Spawn #280 was one to watch. Here is more to back up the fact this might be one to grab, Francesco Mattina has teamed up with Todd McFarlane to do an exclusive cover for the issue. Continue reading “Francesco Mattina and Todd McFarlane Join Forces on Spawn #280 Exclusive”
Catching Up: Weekend Spec
I have been slightly out of commission lately. Here is a wrap up of recent comic book movie and tv news that has some spec. Continue reading “Catching Up: Weekend Spec”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 11/20/17

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 11/20/17:
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Phoenix Fan Fest 2017 Cosplay Gallery
It may have been a smaller show, but the cosplayers brought their best to Fan Fest. Kudos to the cosplayer who already created a Batman Who Laughs…
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Phoenix Fan Fest 2017 Wrap up

Phoenix Fan Fest took place on Nov 11-12th in downtown Phoenix. This is a small show put on by the organizers of Phoenix Comicon. Continue reading “Phoenix Fan Fest 2017 Wrap up”
Jesse James Comics Running Pre-Black Friday Deal Bundles
Jesse James Comics have become the kings of low priced exclusives. We have spotlighted many of the books. Here are a couple of bundles they are running currently. Check them out below: Continue reading “Jesse James Comics Running Pre-Black Friday Deal Bundles”
One to Watch: Spawn #280
There is a little buzz building about Spawn #280 coming out November 29th. This is the fifth part of the Dark Horror story line that has run through recent issues. Continue reading “One to Watch: Spawn #280”
Image's New Horror Series Evolution Gets 2nd Print
I’m seeing a pattern here, are you seeing it as well? Image’s “Hot New Horror Series” Evolution is going back for a second print.
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Coyotes Goes Back For Second Printing & Signed Copies at Cover Price
Here we go again, Image’s new release Coyote’s is going back for a second printing. We all know this drill, it seems all their latest and greatest are hot commodity. But nevertheless, it’s going back for another printing. Plus Midtown listed signed copies by Sean Lewis & Caitlin Yarsky at cover price.
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Just in Time for Valentines Day – Death of Love
CHU favorite Justin Jordan has a new book coming out just in time for Valentine’s Day, 2018. Justin is teaming up with Donal DeLay, Omar Estévez and Rachel Deering to bring a humorous twist on everyone’s favorite holiday, right?
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Image Press Release and Sneak Peak: BRUTAL SCI-FI SERIES VS ARRIVES THIS FEBRUARY
Artist Esad Ribić brings us a new Sci-Fi series this February being published by Image Comics. I’m a big fan of Esad, getting my first taste on his work with Jason Aaron on Thor: God of Thunder from Marvel. That was one of the best Marvel story arc’s ever and Esad’s art is amazing.
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Drunk Wooky Star Wars Update: Inexpensive Variant Edition
Hey folks, your favorite Wooky here back with some great Star Wars Variant comics. This month’s is in the spirit of the “Inexpensive Variant” posts Anthony does. Check out the goodies inside. Continue reading “Drunk Wooky Star Wars Update: Inexpensive Variant Edition”
Deadpool 2 Teaser Trailer Drops Online
A new Deadpool 2 Teaser Trailer has hit online and it keeps the Deadpool wackiness going. It may not be safe for all work settings (schools/churches for example) due to language but it is funny. It only shows a little bit of movie footage but it is enough to whet Deadpool fans appetites. Check it out below: Continue reading “Deadpool 2 Teaser Trailer Drops Online”
Spoilers: Dark Nights The Batman Who Laughs Gives Secret Origin on Joker/Batman Mashup
Dark Nights, the Metal series of one shots, has been putting up some awesome back stories of the Alternate/Evil Batmen. The Batman Who Laughs is the ultimate chapter in these origins. The story is great, and gives the gory details we want to see. Images following are spoiler protected. Click the spoiler warning to see the spoiled images. The accompanying text is not spoiler protected, so only proceed if you are good with spoilers. Continue reading “Spoilers: Dark Nights The Batman Who Laughs Gives Secret Origin on Joker/Batman Mashup”
Maniac Takes Center Stage on Amazing Spiderman #792 Exclusive Cover
We have pretty much covered the new symbiote/host Maniac making his way to the Venom Inc. books. Here is an exclusive cover featuring Manic.
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Inexpensive Variant Alert: Dark Fang #1 Jesse James Exclusive
My local comic shop used to put out a good amount of store exclusives, they priced them at cover price, mostly, for the store regulars. I have always appreciated an inexpensive exclusive. Jesse James has been doing the same, by pricing exclusive comics, shipped, for darn near cover. His newest one is Dark Fang #1 Jesse James Exclusive Continue reading “Inexpensive Variant Alert: Dark Fang #1 Jesse James Exclusive”