We all know that the majority of media options result into absolutely nothing on the first go round. Think of them as place holders for production companies. They want to grab the latest and greatest in hopes it blows up with popularity. If they see a market for creating a show or movie with the option, the long process of finding a screen writer to kick things off begin and then from there it evolves into something more. Even if it makes it past the script being written, it can still vanish like a fart in the wind.
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Ewan McGregor cast as Black Mask in Birds of Prey Movie
Actor Ewan McGregor adds more star power to the Birds of Prey movie. He was cast as the villain Black Mask. Continue reading “Ewan McGregor cast as Black Mask in Birds of Prey Movie”
Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 87
Greetings my Comics Heating Up family. Wow, October is almost over. Is it really time for tricks and treats already? Dear Parents, don’t be cheap and give out boxes of raisins, that is not cool. Give out real candy, good candy, like Butterfingers, Snickers or peanut butter squares. Thank you for reading this each time it goes up. Amazing Spiderman #8 and Flash #57 were awesome reads this week. Sabrina on Netflix is amazing (as is The Flash, Riverdale and The Gifted.) I hope Fox will end the Simpsons with season thirty. Now let’s make some money with some comics cause you can’t teach that. Continue reading “Blind Adam’s Hidden Gems Vol. 87”
Ghost Spider #1 1:100 CGC 9.8 Copy Hits Market
I was waiting for this to see how it did, but a Ghost Spider #1 1:100 CGC 9.8 has hit the market. Continue reading “Ghost Spider #1 1:100 CGC 9.8 Copy Hits Market”
One Week Later Report for 10/24/2018 Releases
Welcome once again to the another installment of the One Week Later Report. This week we’ll cover the books released on 10/24/2018.
Posting the review a little earlier for Halloween so we don’t interrupt your regularly scheduled Trick Or Treating that’s going on tonight or whatever you might have planned this evening. So enjoy this take a break from work special review edition.
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Attack of the Killer B's: Batgirl #29 Middleton Variant
DC has been killing it with their cover price variant program featuring big name artists. Batgirl #29 is one of those books. Joshua Middleton’s covers for the series have been incredible. Continue reading “Attack of the Killer B's: Batgirl #29 Middleton Variant”
Old Man Logan #50 Rhode Island Comic Con Variant Available Online
We ran the spoilers for Old Man Logan #50, out tomorrow, which is the last issue of the series. Rhode Island Comic Con will have an exclusive show variant for the issue. The variant is limited to 1,000 copies. Continue reading “Old Man Logan #50 Rhode Island Comic Con Variant Available Online”
Spoilers: Daredevil #610, A New Villain
Daredevil #610 is in stores tomorrow. It features the first appearance of a new foe for Horn Head. check him out below. Continue reading “Spoilers: Daredevil #610, A New Villain”
Spoilers: Old Man Logan #50, The End of It All
Old Man Logan #50 is in stores tomorrow. It is the end of the series. As predicted, there is death. Continue reading “Spoilers: Old Man Logan #50, The End of It All”
Quick Spoiler: Skeletor Gets an Upgrade of Power.
Injustice Vs. Masters of the Universe #4 is in stores tomorrow. It features several deaths, on both the DC side and the MOTU side. But one character gets a power upgrade from an unlikely source, and it is pretty bad-ass. Continue reading “Quick Spoiler: Skeletor Gets an Upgrade of Power.”
Spoilers: Heroes in Crisis #2, Hints at the Killer?
Heroes in Crisis #2 is in stores tomorrow. In Issue #1, we got a bunch of deaths, in Heroes in Crisis #2, we may get clues to who the killer is. Continue reading “Spoilers: Heroes in Crisis #2, Hints at the Killer?”
Spoilers: Extermination #4, With a Title Like This, Someone Has to Die
Extermination #4 is in stores tomorrow. And like the header says, with a series title like this you need deaths. We get one good one, of a big X-Men character… Continue reading “Spoilers: Extermination #4, With a Title Like This, Someone Has to Die”
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 210th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Pre-Game Report: 10/31/18 Comic Sales
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. Continue reading “Pre-Game Report: 10/31/18 Comic Sales”
Mel V.'s Variant Picks for October 31, 2018
What Up CHU? Mel V here with your weekly Variant Picks for Oct 31st, 2018. Happy Halloween CHU! Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween this year. Before the evening of Trick or Treats I have some morning variant treats for ya ..Lets get into it Continue reading “Mel V.'s Variant Picks for October 31, 2018”
Poyo's Spooky Spec and Deathly Drek for Halloween 2018
Happy Halloween Everyone!
It might be the 5th Wednesday of the month and there might be only a handful of decent comics hitting the shelves this week but at least we have Halloween to make up for it right?
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Comic Picks of the Week for Deliver 10/31/18
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 10/31/18: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Deliver 10/31/18”
Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for October 30, 2018
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 for 10/30/18: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Top 25 Advance Reorder Comics for October 30, 2018”
Quick Flip Potential – Stranger Things #1 Midtown Mattina Signed Copy
Here’s a quick flip potential. Midtown has their Exclusive Stranger Things Mattina Signed Variant for only $10. That was the same price as the unsigned copy.
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New Comic Spec Review Video for 10/31/18
Anthony from www.comicsheatingup.net releases a new video spotlighting the hot new comics of the week. Here is this week’s for delivery 10/31/18
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A Book to Watch or Seek Out – Return of Wolverine #1 2nd Print
This book is a total surprise. Return of Wolverine #1 2nd print apparently had a recall error where they accidentally had some Doctor Aphra #25 pages within the book.
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A Comic Heating Up – Harley Quinn #42
Who’d of thought I could make a title with the actual title of this site right? Here’s a book that has potential and has now seen a few sales in the $20 range.
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Things I Like and Don't Like for the Week of October 31st, 2018
It’s that time again, where I tell you what’s really grinding my gears for the week of October 31st, 2018.
Some weeks it’s mostly likes, other weeks it’s dislikes.
So what’s grinding my gears this week?
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Back in Stock Alert – Dead Kings From Aftershock
For all those that missed out, Dead Kings #1 is back in stock at Midtown after selling out initially.
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Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 10/29/18
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, 10/29/18’s FOC list. Continue reading “Final Order Cut-Off Highlights for 10/29/18”