A while back, Blur Studio did a Kickstarter in hopes of raising $400,000 to do an animated, full feature length, story reel to shop around studios. They ended up raising over $491,000 and did make the Story Reel. The story reel was even shown at Kickstarter backed events. This past week, Blur Studio updated their campaign letting backers know the movie is in development. Continue reading “Eric Powell’s The Goon Movie in Development at 20th Century Fox”
Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 5/20/19
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, 5/20/19’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 5/20/19”
CHU Flash Giveaway – 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank
It’s that time again for a CHU flash giveaway.
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Things I Like and Don’t Like for the Week of May 22nd, 2019
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of May 22nd, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Poyo’s May Previews Indie and Small Publisher Spotlight
Every month, we get small glimpses of what books are on their way to store shelves.
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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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Netflix Orders Magic Order for TV Series
This should come as no surprise to comic book fans, mostly because this is the first book released under the Netflix banner of comic books, but Magic Order has been received a series order for the streaming service. This joins the lineup of books already optioned for tv shows and movies from Mark Millar’s Millar-world stable of comic book titles. Continue reading “Netflix Orders Magic Order for TV Series”
Atlas Comics Library Purchased and Paramount Movie Deal
Steven Paul has purchased majority interest in Atla Comics and signed first look deal with Paramount Pictures to develop the properties into films starting in 2020. Continue reading “Atlas Comics Library Purchased and Paramount Movie Deal”
CovrPrice.com Top Ten Selling Comics for Week of 5/17/19
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)
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EXCELLENCE FANTASY BEWITCHES FANS, RUSHED BACK TO PRINT
Image/Skybound’s all-new fantasy action series Excellence by 
Khary Randolph (We Are Robin, Black, Tech Jacket) and Brandon Thomas (Horizon, The Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury, Noble) will be rushed back to print in order to keep up with its growing fanbase. Continue reading “EXCELLENCE FANTASY BEWITCHES FANS, RUSHED BACK TO PRINT”
Throwback Thursday
This week’s throwback goes back to 1982 when the lovable racoon (inspired by a Beatles song) made his debut in Incredible Hulk, dropping the name Rocky, becoming Rocket Raccoon who we all adore now in the Guardians of the Galaxy.
CW’s Batwoman Trailer hits online
The trailer for The CW Network’s Batwoman hit online about an hour ago and looks pretty good. Check it out below:
White Widow Orlando Mega Con Variant
If you are down in Orlando this weekend, Megacon Orlando is kicking off. The show runs Thursday, May 16th through Sunday, May 19th. Our friends at More Great Art will be there with a con exclusive for White Widow #1. Continue reading “White Widow Orlando Mega Con Variant”
Dark Horse Omnibus Books
“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.” – AgentPoyo
It had been over 20 some years since I was that kid who went on a Boy Scout camping trip, and during the long hot Arizona van ride to the campgrounds, a kid passed me a copy of “Batman vs. Predator” that he had bought at the 7-11 were we had just stopped before our voyage started. This is the first comic book I ever read. The joy I had in the story telling about two completely different universes coming together, but I had always been a fan of the movie Predator. Not knowing the world of comics, I discovered Dark Horse Comics which I tended to gravitate towards reading. Continue reading “Dark Horse Omnibus Books”
CHU Community Forums – Now Open
I’m happy to announce that the CHU Community Forums are now open for all to sign up and use.
Oops: Naomi #5 Defects
I am hearing all over about problems with Naomi #5. Seems that there are staple issues, creases, damages, and upside down or missing pages. This seems to effect most, of not all, the print run. Continue reading “Oops: Naomi #5 Defects”
One Week Later Report for May 15th, 2019
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 05/8/2019.
Quick Flip Potential – Wyrd #3 Dell’Otto Variant
Seems that Wyrd #3 Dell ‘Otto Variant variant is doing fairly well on the secondary with the few sales it does have.
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Stumptown Official Trailer Drops
We had mentioned several days ago that ABC has placed a series order for a TV show staring Cobie Smulders based on the Greg Rucka Comic, Stumptown. The official trailer for the show has now dropped online.
Spoilers: Batman #71 Batman Did What Now?
Batman #71 is in stores tomorrow. Tom King has stated he is changing the status quo in Batman for years. Well, if the new issue is any indication, it is well on its way. Continue reading “Spoilers: Batman #71 Batman Did What Now?”
Spoilers: Naomi #5 Heroes and Villains Revealed
Spoilers: Guardians of the Galaxy #5, Thanos Revealed
Pre-game Report for 5/15/19
Books hit the shelves Wednesday mornings, but sales go on before that. Here is what our picks are doing on eBay going into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday Open Forum
Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day. It is like your birthday in the middle of each week (well, one where you buy your own presents.)
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all.
The 238th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V.’s Variant Picks for May 15, 2018
What Up CHU? Mel V back with your weekly Variant list. This might be the shortest Variants of the Week list ever. Light Week means heavy wallet. Today is a big day for NYC Basketball as a whole, as tonight is the NBA draft lottery and the Knicks have a shot at the 1st pick in this coming June’s NBA Draft ..This could help propel greatness back to NY Basketball ..not for just the Knicks but Basketball in the city as a whole … Fingers crossed……