Its been a while since we could do one of these. It feels good to have comics shipping again. Also feels good to have new comics popping again. Here is what you need to know tonight for books in stores tomorrow. Continue reading “Pre-Game Report for 7/29/20”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/29/20
Every week, hundreds of new comics hit the stands. Each with potential. We pick the ones we think will have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 7/29/20. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/29/20”
DrunkWooky Retro Comic Review: Spectacular Spider-Man Death of Jean DeWolff (Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110) (Peter David, Rich Buckler, 1985)
This article was originally published on DrunkWooky.com.
Beware, minor spoilers ahead! I won’t spoil everything, though!
Nick Spencer’s Amazing Spider-Man event, Sins Rising is set to begin in earnest this week with the release of Amazing Spider-Man 45 (2020). The event focuses on the return of one of Spider-Man’s most intriguing villains, Sin-Eater. Continue reading “DrunkWooky Retro Comic Review: Spectacular Spider-Man Death of Jean DeWolff (Spectacular Spider-Man 107-110) (Peter David, Rich Buckler, 1985)”
Robin King Spec – Books You Do Not Pass Up
So it seems Robin King is really taking off. When Snyder claimed he was going to be in Death Metal #2, he didn’t necessarily fib because creators don’t nitpick the minuscule details we comic book nerds pick away at.
So here’s some of the key books you should not overlook in the next 2 weeks as they’re already taking off on secondary pre-sales. Yes, even if you don’t buy, read or collect DC books, grab a copy cause it could be easy money down the beaten speculator path.. then you can use those profits to buy the books you want.
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Grit #1 – Sneak Peek Preview from Scout Comics
For you people who loved Spread, I think this comic is for you.
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That Texas Blood #2 – Sneak Peek Preview
This is a great new series. A slow build up so I’m anticipating great things from this series.
Lost Soliders #1 – Sneak Peek Preview
This is a new number one coming out from Image Comics with Ales Kot writing about the Vietnam War. As a war story junkie, it’s on the check out list as I have yet to read the full issue, from the preview pages I’ve gathered here for you it’s promising.
Pulp – Sneak Peek Preview of Brubaker and Phillips New Hardcover GN
Brubaker and Phillips are a dream team when it comes to storytelling. Brubaker is the master narrative writer while Phillips gritty dark and heavy outline approach does what he does best from pane to pane.
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Spoilers: Captain Marvel #18 – The Accuser Accuses Who?
Captain Marvel #18 is in stores at the end of this month and Captain Marvel takes the title and mantle as the new Accuser in the big Empyre event (happens in Empyre #2, in which some are trying to claim the 2nd print is the one to grab as it was likely under ordered and FOC has already passed).
But what most aren’t talking about is who she discovers when she is tasked on her first mission as the Accuser to go and you know, Accuse.
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Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 7/27/20
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, 7/27/20’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 7/27/20”
Poyo’s Spec for July 29th, 2020
Welcome to this weeks spec and drek, where we pick the winners each week we think will be spec worthy, a great read or just cool looking art on the cover. I also dive into the pesky drek, the book you should probably avoid if you can or perhaps not invest so heavily into.
Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 125
Greetings my Comics Heating Up family. Hope your well and safe. Hope your enjoyed San Diego Comic Con at home. The panels felt weird without the crowds. Missing the convention floor. Well 2021, is when cons come back baby. Lets keep this short and sweet, love you all, now lets make some money on some comics cause you can’t teach that Continue reading “Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 125”
Alana’s Quick Spec: Send in the Clown
Originally appearing on the forum you should go check it out if you haven’t done so. Continue reading “Alana’s Quick Spec: Send in the Clown”
CHU #1 DEVOURED BY NEW READERS & LONGTIME CHEW FANS, RUSHED BACK TO PRINT
Chew fans jumped at the opportunity to return to the Eisner Award winning, New York Times bestselling Chew universe in the new spinoff series Chu by John Layman and Dan Boultwood. Chu #1 is being fast tracked for a second printing to keep up with customer demand and a growing audience in search of a light-hearted cat-and-mouse caper. Continue reading “CHU #1 DEVOURED BY NEW READERS & LONGTIME CHEW FANS, RUSHED BACK TO PRINT”
JAWS 3D Movie Poster Statue = Awesomeness
I don’t know about the rest of you all but as I was browsing FOC books for this Monday, I ran across this Jaws Movie Poster Statue that is pretty damn awesome if you ask me of the iconic movie poster I think a huge majority of the world would be able to identify when seen.
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Poyo’s FOC Highlight Books for Last Call 07/27/2020
FOC is the last chance to put in your orders with your comic shops and likely get at a discount for pre-ordering.
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Anthony’s Pick-Ups for 7/22/20
It has been a while since I have shown off some pulls from local comic shops. This week was a pretty good haul of spec books. Check out what I got this week. Continue reading “Anthony’s Pick-Ups for 7/22/20”
Trailer Drops for Hulu’s Helstrom
The SDCC trailer for Helstrom dropped for the Hulu TV show and it looks pretty good. Very dark. Leave your thoughts in the comment section Continue reading “Trailer Drops for Hulu’s Helstrom”
CROSSOVER is Coming This November from Image Comics
The print run is going to be massive. There’s likely going to be a ton of store variants. So go with Cover A if you can’t decide or buy the cover you like most. But looking forward to this new series since I really enjoyed God Country (as I’m still severely behind in catching up on Redneck).
Continue reading for the full press release and the sneak peek preview they provided with it.
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CovrPrice Runners-Up for 7/23/20
As promised, the Covrprice.com runners-up list. Think of this as the second half of the top 20. Continue reading “CovrPrice Runners-Up for 7/23/20”
CovrPrice Top 10 for Week Ending July 24, 2020
Since Covrprice.com came on the scene, they have 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: (Please note, potential spoilers do follow, and, these results are for auction that closed last week. )
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Marvel Illuminati Coming to the Screen?
A new rumor going around suggest Marvel has plans to use The Illuminati in an upcoming Marvel project. Continue reading “Marvel Illuminati Coming to the Screen?”
DrunkWooky Comic Review: Batgirl 47 (Castellucci, Rodriguez 2020)
This review was originally published on DrunkWooky.com.
Beware light spoilers are ahead.
Batgirl 47 is on sale today, 7/22/2020. It’s an official tie-in of the Joker War which I’m doing a complete read through and review of. You can check that out over here at the Joker War Reading Order and Reviews page. Continue reading “DrunkWooky Comic Review: Batgirl 47 (Castellucci, Rodriguez 2020)”
Chu #1 – Sneak Peek Preview
Yes, it’s Chu, the acronym for this site and yes, coincidentally the guy who runs this site is named Tony. But here’s your sneak peek preview I promised of the next chapter spun directly out of the beloved Chew from the mind of John Layman.
Wednesday Open Forum Quarantine Edition
Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day.
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all.
The 294th edition (and the 12th quarantine edition) of the open forum!