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It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of May 8th, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
Continue reading “Things I Like and Don’t Like for the Week of May 8th, 2019”
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, 5/6/19’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 5/6/19”
Comics and graphic novel sales hit a new high in 2018, according to a new joint estimate by ICv2’s Milton Griepp and Comichron’s John Jackson Miller. Total comics and graphic novel sales to consumers in the U.S. and Canada were approximately $1.095 billion in 2018, an $80 million increase over sales in 2017. The increase was due to gains in book channel and digital sales, and the inclusion of an estimate for U.S. and Canada sales through crowdfunding sites for the first time. Continue reading “Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Hit New High in 2018 According to New Estimate by ICv2 and Comichron”
A new Spider-Man Far From Home Trailer dropped and shows new footage. It shows some background on Mysterio. Check it out below and feel free to comment below: Continue reading “Spider-Man Far From Home Official Trailer Drops, New Footage”
According to We Got This Covered (thanks to JayClue for the heads up), looks like Beta Ray Bill and Quasar are joining the cast in GOTG Vol. 3 in the MCU.
Continue reading “Beta Ray Bill and Quasar to Debut in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
Thanks to JayClue (through AaronC. @ CBSMT ) for pointing this one out. Here’s a book to watch that’s heating up to a recent new Punk Mambo #1 out from Valiant.
Continue reading “Books To Watch – Punk Mambo out of Valiant”
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/or Hardcover Picks of the Week”
One year ago, we spec’d on new books hitting the shelves on May 2nd, 2018. Now it’s time to see how those specs and picks are doing now.
Also it’s not much of a Flashback Friday since I’m just now finishing this up. So sorry about that.
Happy FCBD as well, so May the 4th be with you while standing in the crowded lines for your free books. TFAW has free shipping today as well on orders $25 or more if you don’t find what you’re looking for at your local shops.
Continue reading “Flashback Friday Saturday – One Year Later”
Diamond Comic Distributors is offering seven extremely limited PREVIEWS exclusive comics for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 17-21). The list includes variants of several popular Marvel titles, including The Amazing Spider-Man, Immortal Hulk, and Venom, and an exclusive Die Trade Paperback! Comic-Con attendees will be able to preview the items at the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401 and purchase from participating retailers on the show floor. Continue reading “Previews SDCC Variants Available for Pre-Order”
Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019 (formerly Phoenix Comicon) starts with a preview night on Thursday, May 23rd and CHU will be there! We have been covering this large Phoenix Con for several years, they hit all the marks between celebrities, artists, creators, and comics vendors. And at $85 for a full 4 day pass, the price is reasonable for the vast amount of entertainment. Continue reading “Phoenix Fan Fusion 2019 Coverage – Guests & Exclusives”
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:
Continue reading “CovrPrice.com Top Ten Selling Comics for Week of 5/3/19”
Here is your chance to grab a double signed comic for cover price (plus shipping). The book is Ascender #1 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen, and it is signed by both creators. Check out the details below: Continue reading “Double Signed Comic Alert: Ascender #1 Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen”
Midtown signings and events are a great way to see what books will come in the near future for those cheap cover price signed books.
So here’s a look at their upcoming May events. If you live in the NYC area, you get to attend these in person but for the rest of us, we have to wait and order online.
Continue reading “Midtown Comics May 2019 Events and Signings”
This weeks throwback goes all the way back to 1959 and it’s a super throwback if you ask me.
Does a major death occur? Regardless, seems like this is the first time in a long time we’ve seen Walking Dead go back for another printing.
Continue reading “Walking Dead #191 – Looming Possible Death Sends It Back For A Reprinting”
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 4/24/2019.
The first-ever Big Easy Con by Leftfield Media, will launch this summer, combining the excitement of the French Quarter with the passion and community of pop culture fandom. The two-day weekend event will celebrate the art of gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, fantasy, and everything in between at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. Fans will be able to explore hundreds of hours of programs including: celebrity and expert-driven panels discussions; exclusive reveals; cosplay fashion shows; gaming tournaments; iconic pop culture art exhibits; video game showdowns; and a diverse array of activities for fans of all ages. Continue reading “Big Easy Con Coming to New Orleans”
This is one of my more recent new favorite Image titles currently. New 3rd print gets new cover art.
Continue reading “Little Bird Issue One Goes Back for a Third Printing”
Marvel.com has reported that a live action Ghost Rider and Helstrom TV series is heading to streaming service Hulu next year. Continue reading “LIVE-ACTION GHOST RIDER AND HELSTROM TV SERIES HEADING TO HULU IN 2020”
Savage Avengers #1 is in stores tomorrow. It is Savage as the titles suggests. Check out the spoilers below: Continue reading “Spoilers: Savage Avengers #1, Deadly Start”
War of the Realms #3 is in stores tomorrow. It is another issue in the world sprawling battle. The War Avengers appear and along with them, Venom. Venom battles Malekith. And the results could be surprising.
Continue reading “Spoilers: War of the Realms #3, Symbiote Sword?”
DC’s Year of the Villain #1 is in stores tomorrow. It is a lot of comic for just 25 cents. Check out the spoilers below Continue reading “Spoilers: DC’s Year of the Villain #1, The Face of Leviathan”
Deadpool #12 is in stores tomorrow. It features Deadpool getting his butt kicked by Goodnight most of the issue. However, there is a last page guest who Marvel have more in store for. Continue reading “Quick Spoilers: Deadpool #12, Something Devilish Going on in the Marvel Universe”
Deathstroke #43 is in stores tomorrow. Just when you think the story is over, you get a surprise ending. Check out the spoilers below. Continue reading “Spoilers: Deathstroke #43, The Wow Ending.”
Walking Dead #191 is in stores tomorrow. We finally get some real action! Not going to give away too much but trust me, you will want to see this. Continue reading “Spoilers: Walking Dead #191, This Cannot Be Good.”