Deadline reports that Sony and Media Rights Capital will team for an adaptation of Stephen King’s book series “The Dark Tower,” in what’s viewed as the first in a potential series of films, along with a “complementary” TV series also in development. Continue reading “Stephen King's Dark Tower book and comic to be adapted in movie and TV”
Category: Comic Books
Marvel releases first three Spider Gwen Secret Wars covers
From CBR.com:
“Spider-Gwen” has been one of Marvel’s breakout successes in recent months, and the publisher looks to capitalize on the character’s popularity (and make some Gwen-based puns) in June with the previously announced “Gwen Variants” — a series of variant covers featuring Gwen Stacy taking on the identities of other Marvel superheroes.
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Wednesday Winner: Ravenous #1
Here is an odd one for a Wednesday Winner. Ravenous #1, very small press book, is doing well on ebay. It is selling for as much as $20. You might say this book came out last week. You would be partially right, as it was released in certain stores only. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Ravenous #1”
Weekend Open Forum
The week is over finally, two days off work to cram in as many things as possible before the dreaded start of the work week all over. So let’s hear some good news. Continue reading “Weekend Open Forum”
Eye Candy… Err Variant Envy: Swords of Sorrow #1 Comicxposure variant
Gail Simone has a new Dynamite series coming out called Swords of Sorrow which hits stores 5/6/15. It features Vampirella, Dejah Thoris, Red Sonja, Kato, Jungle Girl, and many, many more! Villains and heroes from a dozen worlds… Since this is many of Dynamite’s sexy heroines you can expect some cheesecake covers. (I like cheesecake.) Comicxposure has a fantastic cover for the book featuring the art of Nei Ruffino Continue reading “Eye Candy… Err Variant Envy: Swords of Sorrow #1 Comicxposure variant”
Think Outside the Toy Box: Star Wars Digital Collection 3 3/4 Inch Action Figure Case
Every once in awhile something comes in I have all intentions of selling but when it actually arrives, I do otherwise. The Star Wars Digital Collection is one of those items. And now thanks to our friends at Hasbro, they are sold out at the wholesale level until mid to late April. So if you have patience more will be coming. But I would get them as soon as you see them on shelves in the wild.
Vertigo Comic being developed for TV before release
That’s right, comic properties are being optioned now months before release. It helps in this case that the book will be created and written by TV creator Eric Kripke (Supernatural). Continue reading “Vertigo Comic being developed for TV before release”
First appearance on Alpha in Walking Dead #132
Our own forum hack, Agent Poyo, showed up in this month’s Letter Hacks in the back of Walking Dead #140 and clarified the argument on what Alpha’s first appearance was. Continue reading “First appearance on Alpha in Walking Dead #132”
Jason Todd rumored to appear in Suicide Squad
Not a new rumor, but updated and expanded. The rumor previously was Jason Todd would be an important plot element. Harley and Joker are supposed to be on a split as there will be a reference to killing Jason Todd in the movie. He may not appear in the movie, but the inclusion of his death is a major plot point. Continue reading “Jason Todd rumored to appear in Suicide Squad”
Variant envy: Star Wars #4 Boba Fett variant
Holy cow. Limited to 5,000 copies. Star Wars #4 Boba Fett action figure variant. Continue reading “Variant envy: Star Wars #4 Boba Fett variant”
Mark Millar's Jupiter's Legacy to be adapted as a movie
Thanks to Ray N. and Kelly H. for the heads up.
Looks like there is another Millarworld book with a movie on the horizon. The Hollywood Reported announced that Mark Millar and Lorenzo di Bonaventurea have partnered to bring Jupiter's Legacy to the big screen.
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Comixology's recent Marvel sale had 7 out of 10 female led titles in top 10
Last month comiXology had one of the largest sales of all time with the Marvel BOGO Sale. We offered everyone the chance to buy ANYTHING you wanted from Marvel and get the next Marvel item for free.
The results are in and here are the top 10 Marvel issues purchased:
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Ajax Cast in Deadpool movie
The villain Ajax has been cast in the upcoming Deadpool movie. Actor Ed Skrein (Game of Thrones) posted the following tweet:
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Marvel Collector Corp Teaser Video
Ok, I might be sold on this. Especially after seeing the pop. Marvel Collector Corp has released this teaser trailers: Continue reading “Marvel Collector Corp Teaser Video”
Variant Envy: Spider-Gwen 4 & 5 ComicXposure Variants
Just got these images today. ComicXposure has put out new images of their Spider Gwen variants for issues 4 & 5. Issue 4 deals with the death of Peter Parker (not the 616 version) and what happend afterwards that lead Gwen to become Spider-Gwen. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Spider-Gwen 4 & 5 ComicXposure Variants”
Agent Poyo's picks of the week for delivery 4/8/15
Wednesdays, the best day of the week because it’s the day I get to make it to work a little later because my LCS are my first stops of the day.
So what’s the picks this week? Nothing really stands out, anything can heat up at a moments notice.. what you think is just another regular boring monthly issue could hold a surprise that everyone on the interwebs goes crazy for and pays at super inflated eBay prices..
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4 Color Grails April Box second announcement
So here it is. The second of the four Four Color Grails variants for April:
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Comics Picks of the week for Delivery 3/8/15
Each week, hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the comics we think have the best shot of heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 4/7/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the week for Delivery 3/8/15”
Wednesday Open Forum
Wednesday, new comic day, the best day of the week. It is like your birthday in the middle of each week.
As always, we ask you to post your pick ups, your books dropped. Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Is Flashpoint coming to Flash TV show?
We mentioned the Killer Frost hints that came out of Wondercon. There was a little more to the discussion. Looks like the story line Flashpoint could be coming to the Flash TV show. Continue reading “Is Flashpoint coming to Flash TV show?”
Killer Frost Confirmed for Flash TV show
The Arrow and Flash TV shows have been a hotbed for speculation. Almost all first appearances of characters showing up on the shows have caused price spikes. Here is one to dig the bins for:
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Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for 3/8/15
Each week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com releases a video spotlighting the hot new comics of the week. Here is this weeks, for delivery 3/8/15:
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 4/6/15
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 4/6/15:
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In case you missed it, Batman Vs. Superman Trailer during Mad Max?
Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie_XL on twitter, sent out a series of tweets in which he referenced Dawn of Justice, the upcoming Batman Superman Movie. There was one that stuck out. Continue reading “In case you missed it, Batman Vs. Superman Trailer during Mad Max?”
Variant Envy: Secret Wars #1 Comicxposure Variant
ComicXposure is doing an awesome set of variants for the upcoming Marvel event, Secret Wars. They are doing one for every issue. The first one features sweet art by Gabriele Dell Otto. Check it out below. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Secret Wars #1 Comicxposure Variant”