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Written by Ryan Ellsworth (Thought Experiment) with artwork by Pablo De Bonis (Skies of Fire) and colorist Paul Little (contributor to the New York Times-bestselling series Morning Glories, as well as licensed properties including Sons of Anarchy and Shrek.). Lettering by Thomas Mauer (Crude, Elsewhere, Hardcore, The Beauty
, The Realm
, Dead Kings and Larks Killer.)
Continue reading “Scout Comics is Proud to Announce NORTH BEND”
During the weekend of February 22nd to 24th, I had one of the most unique experiences in the near decade I have been attending and reporting on cons – Brian Pulido’s Fiend Fest in Mesa, AZ. A 3-day party was thrown by Brian and his Coffin Crew of the most fiendishly…notoriously…infamously…endlessly……NICEST and warmest people you ever met! Honestly, Brian and his team have an inviting and inclusive culture about them that spread across the fan base. I met so many friendly people in this ocean of black shirts, made some new friends, and had a great weekend. Continue reading “Coffin Comics Fiend Fest Wrap Up”
Covrprice.com launched recently and has quickly 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 2/28/19”
There was some recent chatter in some comments about this next character that debuted way back in February 1980 by the late great Stan Lee and artist John Buscema
.
Continue reading “Throwback Thursday for February 28th, 2019”
For you digital comic readers who also own a Nintendo Switch, izneo press release announces it’s now available for the Nintendo Switch. Read the full press release below and by clicking “continue reading..”
izneo, the number one platform for digital Comic books, European Comics, Mangas and webtoons is now available on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to izneo, Nintendo Switch owners can now access their favorite digital content anywhere at anytime! The rich izneo catalog can be displayed on the portable console screen on the go and enjoyed on the big screen of a tv in dock mode.
Continue reading “izneo is now available on Nintendo Switch”
A new trailer for the upcoming Dark Phoenix movie aired last night following The Tonight Show with Jimmy Kimmel. Check it out below and let’s hear your thoughts. Continue reading “X-Men Dark Phoenix Trailer Dropped Last Night”
Seems like there is some confusion on what the regular covers for Spiderman City of War #2 are, and at least one spec group has it FACTS incorrect about it, so we are here to clear it up. We have reached out to Marvel and Marvel will be reaching out to Diamond to get the covers corrected in the Diamond system. But we want you to know what the correct covers are. Continue reading “The True Line Up of Variants for Spider-Man City of War #2”
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 2/20/2019.
Continue reading “One Week Later Report for February 27th, 2019”
Make sure to check out Old Lady Harley #5 out today. It features the first appearance of Old Man Joker and his son Joker Jr. It is sold out at Diamond and most online retailers. Continue reading “One to Watch: Old Lady Harley #5”
We mentioned that The Rift had been optioned by a pretty big named player and that the official announcement wouldne forthcoming. Don Handfield, the writer and creator has sent out the following announcement. Continue reading “Steven Spielberg to Produce The Rift”
Welcome once again to the monthly review where we check the status of all the weekly picks and books we covered from the previous month. This time it’s for January 2019 Part I.
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, 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 227th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
What Up CHU? Mel V. back in the building with another round of Variants of the Week for 2/27/2019. Happy Birthday To me. YAY! Another year alive, I’m very happy to be here and talking about Variants even though this week looks light. But, I get to save some birthday money. Lets see what I will be picking up. Continue reading “Mel V.’s Variant Picks for February 27, 2019”
The last Wednesday of February 2019 is upon us. Got some great looking Killer B covers hitting shelves this week but this weeks looking kind of weak to me. Not a lot of indie or small publisher books to choose from.
Continue reading “Poyo’s Spec and Drek for February 27th, 2019”
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 February 27, 2019. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 2/27/19”
Captain Marvel: Braver & Mightier #1 eBay exclusive variant is now on SALE. The Variant cover artist is by Ryan Brown (visit him on Facebook) and sells for $5.99 each with free shipping anywhere in the US (worldwide shipping will also be available) Continue reading “Inexpensive Variant Alert: Captain Marvel: Braver & Mightier eBay Variant”
If you missed out on the Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (Scalera Variant), here’s your chance at nabbing it for retail price $22.49 to keep for yourself and skip the secondary market prices or possibly flip.
Continue reading “Quick Flip Idea (Or Keep) – Guardians of the Galaxy #2 Scalera Variant”
I’m actually looking forward to this one, despite not being a teen.
From Image Press Release: Critically acclaimed creator Ken Garing (Planetoid, Planetoid: Praxis) returns to Image Comics in time to launch an all-new high fantasy series titled Gogor this May.
Continue reading “PLANETOID Creator Ken Garing Returns With High Fantasy Series For Teens In GOGOR”
I’m still trying to make Monday’s Marvelous with some throwbacks to some Silver and Bronze age Marvel books, all randomly picked for me to read and to share.
ComicsPro, the Comics Professional Retailer Organization had its meeting this weekend in Charlotte North Carolina, and with it came a slew of exclusives for the trade show. Thankfully, we had our friend Regan, who owns Summit Comics and Games (with locations in Lansing and Fort Wayne) , there to report back on what was given out. Check out the exclusives below. Continue reading “The Exclusives at ComicsPro”
A while back Marvel got backlash for Spider-Woman being drawn by Italian artist Milo Manara in what was described as an impossible pose. Frank Cho took up the reins and ran with it. Now small press company Red Giant Entertainment have tapped Sabine Rich to do the same for their flag ship character, White Widow. Continue reading “Rich Sabine Covers Widow #2 In The Milo Manara Impossible Pose”
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, 2/25/19’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 2/25/19”
Time to hit the local shops and search the shelves or recent issue bins fo this book. Die #1 has been creeping up in price lately and is a good chance for a flip if yo can find them in stores. Continue reading “Search the Shelves Alert: Die #1 Image Comics”
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of February 27th, 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 February 27th, 2019”