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Image Comics is pleased to reveal the first five of 11 variants planned for March’s 25th anniversary theme month—“Women’s History.” The variants will serve to celebrate the careers of women in comics, the strides made throughout comics history made by the women’s movement, and the company’s history of shaking up the status quo. 100% of … Continue reading “Image Comics "Women History" Variants to support Planned Parenthood”
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 … Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 2/7/17”
Image Comics is thrilled to reveal the final 4 of 15 tribute variants planned for February’s 25th anniversary theme month to round out the full list of “tribute covers” celebrating the legendary cover images from throughout the Image’s history.
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think are going to have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 12/28/16, the last Wednesday of the year.
Louie M. covers West Coast conventions for Comicsheatingup.net. He made it out to San Diego for Comic Con International. Here is his experience. Last week I traveled to the center of the multiverse; San Diego Comic Con. It was the most fun a nerd can have at one place, here are some random highlights:
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are out picks of the week for delivery 7/13/16
Popularity and print runs are the two bug this that drive up prices on comics. That is why it is important to watch the estimated sales of comics.
Each week, hundreds of new comics hit the shelves at our local comic book stores and it feels like my bank account buys at least of of them. This week is no different, lots of new stuff coming out and what’s been hot this past month? DC and it’s Rebirth story line. So let’s get … Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Picks Of The Week For June 15th, 2016”
Louie M. writes for comicsheatingup.net and covers conventions in the South West. I have professed my love for Phoenix Comicon here before; the atmosphere, the organization, guests, etc. We are fortunate in Phoenix to have a local group put on a show of this magnitude. It was another great year despite a heat wave that had … Continue reading “Phoenix Comic Con Wrap up 2016”
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 … Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 6/5/16”
It’s that time again, you know what I’m talking about, new comic book Wednesday. The past few weeks have been loaded with great new stuff along with DC pulling strings to hype their books where nothing really happens right before the Rebirth event that honestly, I have zero desire to buy and read. I’ll probably … Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for May 25th, 2106”
Thanks to Mel V. who attended East Coast Comic Con for us. What’s up CHU? Mel V here with my review of the East Coast Comic Con. Before we get started I would like to give a shout out to my good friend and friend of the site and one of the best writers on … Continue reading “East Coast Comic Con Review”
Two things generate increased value, supply and demand. Demand, we can only guess at, but we do not find out the supply until the next month. Here is a peek at the estimated print run numbers for March 2016. (All print runs are estimated based on the number of copies ordered through Diamond, the best … Continue reading “By the Numbers: March Estimated Print Runs”
Each week, hundreds of new books come out.. yes, a line stolen straight from Tony’s mouth in his picks of the week post. I’m here to tell you that only a few are worthy of being picks, because Super Secret Agent Poyo is picky and can’t afford every new book (sorry, Secret Agents are not … Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for April 13th, 2016”
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to the potential. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 4/13/16.
Thanks to Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com for sharing the top 25 hot comics for late March, the movers and shakers for the month. Check out the list below.
Spring is here and so are new comics! Hope you are following the site as Monstress #1 2nd print is on fire currently. If you find it, buy it immediately if you want to make easy money. Let’s get on with the picks for this week.
Tonight’s episode, “Twice As Far” was a doozie. This is mostly spoiler free minus the next sentence. It reintroduced Dwight, more in lines with the comic, and has a burned face.
There are delays being reported in Central Texas. Most shops reporting new issues will be available by mid to late afternoon. It’s not going to ruin my day though, I’m working from home all week since the kids are on spring break. Lots of new stuff out, lots of potentials so let’s get on with … Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week March 16, 2016”
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we feel have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 3/16/16:
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 … Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 2/29/16”
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 1/27/16:
Part two of Terry Hoknes’ comprehensive look at December’s print runs. This time, a look at Image Comics December Titles.
Another big dollar month. The top ten comics accounted for over 1.2 million units sold. With Dark Knight III The Master Race accounting for a huge dollar share for DC, and when you throw in TMNT Batman and Harley’s Little Black Book, you have a good month for DC.
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 … Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 1/11/16”