Greetings my Comics Heating Up family. I want to just say to my friend and a mentor Dennis O’Neil rest in peace. Thank you for your body of work from Batman to Daredevil, from Spiderman and beyond. Thank you for all of our convention chats as I met Denny at a Big Apple Comiccon many years ago and we have been friends ever since. Always remember to tell the people you care about that you love and care about them, you never know when the last time will be. Now lets make the money on some comics cause you can’t teach that
Likes and Dislikes for the Week of June 17th, 2020
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of June 17th, 2020. It’s been a few months since the last one.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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One for a Sunday: Mile Morales
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”
Playing on a Theme: Superhero and Villains with a Gambling Theme
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.
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Poyo’s FOC Highlight Book for 6/15/2020

FOC is the last chance to put in your orders with your comic shops and likely get at a discount for pre-ordering.
Diamond, DC Reach Agreement on In-stock Reorders and Distribution from Diamond UK
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”
Alana’s Weekend Specs: Revenge Of The Reprints

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”
A New CHU Forum Perk – For Sale and Trading Category
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.
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Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week
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.
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Advance Preview: Source Point Press’ ‘Gutter Magic Smoke and Mirrors #1’ 6 Page Preview
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”
June Previews 2020 – Indie Publisher Spotlight Books
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.
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Covrprice.com Runners-Up for 6/11/20

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”
CovrPrice Top 10 for Week Ending June 11, 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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Storm King Comics Gives Free Comics To Retailers
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”
Doomspeaker Coming This Winter From Scout Comics
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.
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Spoiler Refresher: Batman #92 – Punchline Meets Harley + The Bat-Train?

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.
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Spoilers: Miles Morales #17, For Miles and Miles…..

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.
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Pre-Game Report for 6/10/20
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”
Variant Picks of the Week for June 10th, 2020
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 288th edition (and the 7th quarantine edition) of the open forum!
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/10/20
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”
Middlewest Is Back This July For It’s Conclusion – New Variant Cover Art from Skottie Young
One of the better Image titles I think of the past 2 years is coming to its conclusion this July.
ORSON WELLES: WARRIOR OF THE WORLDS from Scout Comics
Scout Comics have really been pushing hard on the marketing of upcoming titles and books. Here’s the latest…
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No FOC for USC this week
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.
Vampirella #11 – Peach Momoko Store Exclusives
Were you able to snag the Peach Momoko Vampirella exclusives for Vampirella #11?
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