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Alana had a great Weekend Spec about Reprints, but here is one that needs to be looked at.
With Miles Morales being super hot right now, wanted to mention a book that is starting to heat up, that is cheap, and should be an easy find if you know where to look. Continue reading “One for a Sunday: Mile Morales”
There are a ton of themes that run through comics, from Spider-Man’s menagerie of animal themed villains to color themed characters, there are plenty of themes in comics. One that seems like it would be worlds apart from comics, often seen as a niche entertainment, if gambling themed characters. Here we dive in to characters who have a common theme, gambling.
Continue reading “Playing on a Theme: Superhero and Villains with a Gambling Theme”
FOC is the last chance to put in your orders with your comic shops and likely get at a discount for pre-ordering.
This was posted earlier but something happened and it disappeared.
Diamond Comic Distributors and DC Comics are pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement to extend some aspects of Diamond’s distribution of comics and collected editions. Continue reading “Diamond, DC Reach Agreement on In-stock Reorders and Distribution from Diamond UK”
Aloha CHUniverse and welcome back to Weekend Specs! I always talk about things I like so I’m going to switch it up this week and talk about something I loathe, reprints. I learned my lesson way back when with Kamala Khan that reprints matter. I could of had a 2nd print for $15 instead I chose a 1st print for $30 , I’ve been buying reprints that matter every since and I hate every time I have to purchase one. These things have taken off whether we like it or not and time to get aboard the train. Books like Venom #3 3rd print and ASM #569 2nd prints are taking off don’t be left out in the cold, buy, sell, flip. Let’s jump in! Continue reading “Alana’s Weekend Specs: Revenge Of The Reprints”
Thought I’d make a post here about a new perk we got going on over at the forums. Keep reading to find out what it could be.
Continue reading “A New CHU Forum Perk – For Sale and Trading Category”
We shouldn’t just collect or flip books, we should also read them. A good story can make your purchase well worth the money spent if you ask me. After all, we buy books to read for entertainment right? Even if you can’t flip them, reading is just as rewarding.
Continue reading “Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week”
Check out the first 6 pages for the upcoming Source Point Press release, ‘Gutter Magic: Smoke and Mirrors #1’ Continue reading “Advance Preview: Source Point Press’ ‘Gutter Magic Smoke and Mirrors #1’ 6 Page Preview”
Previews gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. Here’s the spotlight new books coming out of June Previews for the indie publishers that include Aftershock, Scout, Valiant and many others.
Continue reading “June Previews 2020 – Indie Publisher Spotlight Books”
As promised, the Covrprice.com runners-up list. Think of this as the second half of the top 20. Continue reading “Covrprice.com Runners-Up for 6/11/20”
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. )
Continue reading “CovrPrice Top 10 for Week Ending June 11, 2020”
This week Storm King Comics announced a new promotion to get free comics in the hands of local comic shops to give them a leg up to drive customers to their stores. Retailers from all over the United States can get the YA title John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids: The Grimms Town Terror Tales #1 shipped to them for free by emailing info@stormkingproductions. There is no cost to retailers as Storm King Comics is footing the bill on shipping. Continue reading “Storm King Comics Gives Free Comics To Retailers”
Another press release for a new Scout title, coming this Winter. This one seems interesting. I’ve always been kind of fascinated with the traveling carnivals.
Continue reading “Doomspeaker Coming This Winter From Scout Comics”
Batman #92 and the Batman #92 (Card Stock Variant) hit most shop shelves today and we figured since we already spoiled most of this book what seems like years ago, a good refresher is in order with a few extra spoiler panes.
Continue reading “Spoiler Refresher: Batman #92 – Punchline Meets Harley + The Bat-Train?”
Miles Morales Spiderman #17 is out tomorrow. It is part of the Outlawed story-line, basically a Civil War for the teen side-kicks. But there is a twist ending to this one you may want to check out.
Continue reading “Spoilers: Miles Morales #17, For Miles and Miles…..”
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 6/10/20”
Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day.
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all.
The 288th edition (and the 7th quarantine edition) of the open forum!
Every week, hundreds of new comics 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 6/10/20. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/10/20”
One of the better Image titles I think of the past 2 years is coming to its conclusion this July.
Scout Comics have really been pushing hard on the marketing of upcoming titles and books. Here’s the latest…
Continue reading “ORSON WELLES: WARRIOR OF THE WORLDS from Scout Comics”
Comics are just getting back into gear. It’s great to have new comics back. The change for DC from Diamond to USC is going to take some adjustment and as such, USC has pushed back Final Order Cut-off date this week until next week to give retailers a chance to sign up.
Were you able to snag the Peach Momoko Vampirella exclusives for Vampirella #11?
Continue reading “Vampirella #11 – Peach Momoko Store Exclusives”
Legion of Super-Heroes #6 is out tomorrow and it’s introducing a few new characters in it.
Continue reading “One to Watch – A Potential Comic Heating Up – Legion of Super-Heroes #6”
Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Spectacular #1 hits stands tomorrow and we got the spoilers of Punchline’s backstory within it.
Continue reading “Spoilers: Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Spectacular – Punchline Backstory”
