I love supporting small press comics, especially those that are crowd-funded. These tend to be labors of love and creators that really want to get their vision out to the public. They can also be a great place for spec, not all of course, but books like Stabbity Bunny, White Widow, Dollface, and many others have had Kickstarter editions that went on to be great flips. Here is one that is a total labor of love and from a CHU reader, Chris Rau, called Magnus the Brave. Continue reading “Kickstarter Spotlight Magnus the Brave”
Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for January 31, 2019
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 is the Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 1/31/19: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for January 31, 2019”
Batman Beyond Theatrical Release In The Works from Warner Brothers
Apparently DC wants to rival Marvel’s Into the Spider-Verse animated film with one of their own, Batman Beyond.
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One Week Later Report for January 30th, 2019
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 1/23/2019 which just happened to be a really lame week for new comics.
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Amigo Comics’ Straightjacket Being Picked Up for TV Show
Straightjacket from Amigo Comics is being picked up for a TV show. We have been on this book since 2015. Amigo puts out some quality horror books so it was a no-brainer to pick it up. Continue reading “Amigo Comics’ Straightjacket Being Picked Up for TV Show”
Spoilers: Justice League Odyssey #5 A New Box
Justice League Odyssey #5 is in stores tomorrow, it features a new “box.” We have seen Mother Boxes, Father Boxes, and now….. Continue reading “Spoilers: Justice League Odyssey #5 A New Box”
Spoilers: Justice League Annual #1 Full Appearance of Perpetua
Justice League Annual #1 is in stores tomorrow. It features the appearance of Perpetua. Perpetua is a character that the Justice League books have been hinting too. She is finally here. Continue reading “Spoilers: Justice League Annual #1 Full Appearance of Perpetua”
Red Death Coming to the CW’s Flash? Spoilers, Sort Of
This post contains spoilers so reader beware.
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Spoilers: Captain America #7 How Thunderbolt Ross Died and a New Team
Captain America #7 is in stores tomorrow. It is a further peek into the case against Steve Rodgers and and how Thunderbolt Ross died. It also features a new team. Check it out below. Continue reading “Spoilers: Captain America #7 How Thunderbolt Ross Died and a New Team”
Spawn’s New Villain Appearance – Spoilers
Seems some might be trying to capitalize on a new villain in tomorrows Spawn #293 that’s hitting stands.
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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 223rd edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Pre-Game Report for 1/30/19
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.
Mel V.’s Variant Picks for January 30th, 2019
What up CHU? Mel V. here with the last variants for the first month of 2019. January is over already? Man, it has flown by thanks in part to some must grab books. You know the chase is real on some of these books. Anyway, I got a bunch of new Variants for you to check out so give them a look. As always, jump in the comments and tell me what you are chasing. Continue reading “Mel V.’s Variant Picks for January 30th, 2019”
Poyo’s Spec and Drek for January 30th, 2019
This week is looking very promising. Particularly a really cool Killer B cover out from DC that’s sold out online everywhere, was likely under ordered or overlooked by retailers and is heating up on the secondary.
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Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 1/30/19
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 1/30/19: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 1/30/19”
Spoilers: Mysteries of Love in Space New Character Alert
Mysteries of Love in Space is out tomorrow. It is one of the $9.99 one shots DC has been doing. It features a new character. Check her out below. Continue reading “Spoilers: Mysteries of Love in Space New Character Alert”
Kaare Andrews Covers Detective #1000 (CHU Pre-Order Discount)
Detective Comics #1000 is coming out in a few months. It is the second of DC Comics to hit the legendary 1,000 issue mark. My local comics shop, Third Eye Comics is doing an exclusive cover featuring art by Kaare Andrews and has a deal for CHU readers to boot. Continue reading “Kaare Andrews Covers Detective #1000 (CHU Pre-Order Discount)”
Things I Like and Dislike for the Week of January 30th, 2019
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of January 30th, 2019.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 1/28/19
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, 1/21/19’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 1/28/19”
Doctor Strange 2 – Writer Confirmed
Doctor Strange screenwriter C. Robert Cargill has officially signed on to write the sequel. I think we all knew this was going to happen since there was news of him writing the sequel back in 2018.
But confirmations are nice since movie productions can change as often as the wind blows.
Birds of Prey Teaser Trailer Drops
The first teaser trailer has hit the web for Bird of Prey. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Continue reading “Birds of Prey Teaser Trailer Drops”
Weekend Spec: Another Cheap One to Look For
Here is another cheap spec to look for if you are going out this weekend. It is related to the upcoming Captain Marvel Movie. Continue reading “Weekend Spec: Another Cheap One to Look For”
Weekend Spec: Books to Hunt This Weekend
If you are going out picking this weekend, here are a couple of cheap books to look for in shops. These are all media related, one based on concrete facts and one based on spec and rumor. Let’s jump in. Continue reading “Weekend Spec: Books to Hunt This Weekend”
The Boys Trailer Drops Online
A new trailer for The Boys hit the internet and looks pretty good. I am personally excited for the Amazon streaming show. Check out the trailer below and let us know what you think.
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Jay and Silent Bob Discuss Reboot
Kevin Smith’s Jay and Silent Bob are rebooting. Saban has picked up the North American rights to Kevin Smith’s Jay & Silent Bob Reboot, it was shared that Fan-Owned Legion M has joined Hideout Pictures and Skitbags Entertainment as equity financing partners. Continue reading “Jay and Silent Bob Discuss Reboot”