A year ago, we spec’d on new books hitting the shelves. Now it’s time to see what books from a year ago are doing now on the secondary and direct market.
Also, don’t forget to wish Anthony a Happy Birthday over in the forums.
DC Comics Direct Channel Special – Updates On New Comics
Not sure about the rest of you folks but this is not surprising, news from DC is that they have the final say on their own products, not Diamond.
Click continue to see the direct market email they just sent out regarding their new comics.
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Throwback Thursday
It’s been a few weeks since the last Throwback Thursday, which I apologize for. Been busy juggling work, school for kids, crap to do around the house and just quite frankly, trying to find any motivation at all is exhausting.
This week I’m heading back to April of 1972.. where Marvel kicked off a new title and the creators Roy Thomas and Gil Kane revamped a relatively unknown character into someone we, the comic book world, all know today…..
Cool Comic History: 1962 Alley Awards
Some books we just take for granted that they are awesome. One such book is Amazing Fantasy #15. This book takes the spotlight in the 1962 Alley Awards. check out the awards book below for some real awesome comic history. Continue reading “Cool Comic History: 1962 Alley Awards”
Blind Adam Hidde Gems Vol. 116
Greetings to my Comics Heating Up family. Thank for reading this each and every week. Thank you to everyone I have talked to during this difficult time. This is a weird time for comics, popular culture, and the world at large. Lets remember to help and love one another during this time. I wanted to point out a few things before we jump in. First off Batman/The Flash The Button is an amazing story I think we will see some pay offs from this book down the road still. Second, I think the Green Hornet TV show is better then the 66 Batman show at times. Mark Millar’s Sharky the Bounty Hunter is a fun read and I hope we get a movie or a cartoon or something soon. Now lets make some money with some comics cause you can’t teach that
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Panel Syndicate – Brubaker and Martin Debut Friday #1
Brubaker fan? Enjoy Marcos Martin’s work he did for Brian K. Vaughn’s Barrier? Love the pay your own price format to download and read great comics?
Well, Panel Syndicate released Ed Brubakers and Marcos Martin along with Muntsa Vicente new comic Friday #1 last Wednesday.
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A Diamond Contradiction – What’s Going On Over At Diamond?
So a few days ago, after DC already announced they were proceeding with new distributors besides Diamond to start pushing comics out to retailers, Diamond sent a followup to retailers claiming basically a don’t worry, orders already placed will be fulfilled type of email.
Yet, now it appears almost everything in the FOC monthly at Diamond for DC has vanished.
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DC Puts Batman #92 On 5/4 FOC List From UCS Distributors
Looks like DC is pushing ahead hard with relaunching their comics, including soliciting for comics they had said they were waiting on releasing. Batman #92 being the most anticipated Continue reading “DC Puts Batman #92 On 5/4 FOC List From UCS Distributors”
Wednesday Open Forum Quarantine Edition
Wednesday, (used to be) the best day of the week, new comic book day.
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all.
The 283rd edition of the open forum!
Midtown Free Exclusive Variant With Every Purchase
For you Midtown shoppers, if you haven’t bought any back issues recently, seems any orders they’ll throw in a random Midtown Exclusive Variant for free, up through April 30th.
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Cheap Slabs on eBay
Here we go again with another round-up of good cheap CGC slabs showing up on eBay. It is a great time to buy and sell right now. Check out the listings below. Continue reading “Cheap Slabs on eBay”
Covrprice.com Runners-Up for 4/20/20
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 4/20/20”
Covrprice Top 10 List for 4/19/20
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. )
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Locked Down Podcast #2
Anthony from Comicsheatingup and Blind Adam from #Awesomesauce podcast on Demon Seed Radio talk comics, life during lock down, and pop culture in general. Check it out below: Continue reading “Locked Down Podcast #2”
DC Shipping Again – Upcoming Books Preview
So DC is shipping again, bypassing Diamond. Some are happy about this while others are crying foul. Regardless of the politics behind it all, here at CHU we talk about new books, so that’s what we’re gonna do.
So please leave the politics out and just talk about the books that might be hitting a few store shelves (which most will be fulfilled by online sales and or curbside pickup to start off with most shops who are actually getting these books).
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Small Press Publisher Alterna Leaves Diamond for Direct Distribution
Small Press publisher Alterna has decided to leave Diamond and direct ship to retailers instead. Full press release below: Continue reading “Small Press Publisher Alterna Leaves Diamond for Direct Distribution”
TFAW Ratio Variants – 30-50% Off Sale
Don’t like spending full retail price on the ratio variants? Well, TFAW has a pretty decent sale going on right now for the more recent ratio variants.
Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 115
Greetings my Comics Heating Up family. How is everyone holding up during this locked down time? Hope your all safe, healthy, and enjoying some amazing entertainment and making money online. Before we make money with comics I want to point a few things out, Fantastic Four X-Men #3, Hell Arises #4, and Spawn #306 were my reads of the week. The Chilling Tales of Sabrina season 3 was epic. I really enjoyed Birds of Prey and I am excited for May 1st as we get the rest of Rick and Morty season 4. Remember to wash your hands, stay at home, and be safe, now lets make the money with some comics cause you can’t teach that. Continue reading “Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 115”
Rumor! Adrianna Tomaz (Isis) to appear in the Black Adam movie!
Thanks to Rob92807 over at The CHU Forum for this spec article.
Earlier this week both ScreenRant and CBR reported on rumors that the character Adrianna Tomaz could have a fairly large role in the upcoming Black Adam movie.
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WINNER Announcement for the Thunderous CHU Giveaway
Announcing the Thunderous CHU Giveaway winners.. Winners? What, I thought there was only one prize for one winner. Keep reading to find out who or what else I threw in to a second winner.
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John Krasinski as Mister Fantastic?
This news might of already showed up in your news feed but since there’s no new comics hitting shelves, any comic and MCU related news grabs my attention. I thought this one was worthy in talking about.
Mycomicshop.com Reopening
Mycomicshop.com closed down at the beginning of April due to state restrictions and a lack of new product coming out. Just got word that they are reopening in time for new product hitting shelves at the end of April.
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Boom Studios to Begin Distributing Graphic Novels Through Simon and Schuster
It is not single issues, but the direct market is starting up again, without Diamond, as Boom has announced Trade paper backs and graphic novels will be released to retailers through Simon and Schuster. This news follows DC Comics announcing earlier that they would go through two different distributors. Continue reading “Boom Studios to Begin Distributing Graphic Novels Through Simon and Schuster”
SDCC 2020 Officially Canceled Due to Corona Virus Outbreak
And 2020 just keeps getting worse for the comic book and entertainment industry as San Diego Comic Con is officially canceled. Continue reading “SDCC 2020 Officially Canceled Due to Corona Virus Outbreak”
DC Comics Announce Two New Distributors During Diamond Closing
Looks like DC has come up with a solution to get comic books out to shops. Check out the full retailer press release below:
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