Diamond Comics has released the top product lists for December 2016. See below for top 10 selling comics and top publishers for the month.
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THE WALKING DEAD #163 HIGHEST ORDERED COMIC IN NEARLY TWO DECADES
I am sure this was greatly helped by the addition of the 1:200 and 1:500 variants
Image Comics partner and pop culture phenomenon Robert Kirkman and artist Charlie Adlard’s THE WALKING DEAD #163 is the Direct Market’s highest ordered comic in nearly 20 years.
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Free Comic Wednesday Signed God Country #1
Up for grabs tonight guys. This one is sponsored by the legend himself, our own Agent Poyo.
Two copies two winners. God Country #1 A and #1 B signed by writer Donny Cates and series artist Geoff Shaw. They had a signing tonight at Dragons Lair Comics in Austin Texas.
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Wednesday Winner: God Country #1
It is nice to walk into you local comic shop on Wednesday and pick up your books. It is even nicer that by the end of the night, some of the comics are selling for multiple times cover price.God Country #1 is one of those books. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: God Country #1”
Spoilers: Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #4 Batman Kills Who Now?
Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #4 is out today.
I had these spoilers last night and due to something else coming up didn’t get a chance to post. Since the issue is out, the spoilers are not redacted. There be spoilers ahead so read at your own risk.
Lobo Vs. Batman. Lobo is going after Weller and Batman uses a little Suicide Squad tech on him. Continue reading “Spoilers: Justice League Vs. Suicide Squad #4 Batman Kills Who Now?”
Spec Watch: Ayesha Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Here is an interesting exchange that happened on Twitter that has spec movement. Funko revealed the look of the big bad from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 by revealing the blind bag mini Dorbz type figures. James Gunn revealed that the mystery toy is Ayesha (aka Her) Continue reading “Spec Watch: Ayesha Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”
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 118th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 1/11/17
What Up CHU? Mel V. back once again with Variants of the Week. I was a little under the weather, but the Jamaican lady at my job told me about this tonic (thats what she called it) RAW GINGER, HONEY, TURMERIC, CHEYENNE PEPPER (I used powder form), 1 lemon, Apple Cider Vinegar, Water . Boil these, let it sit for a day, take 2 teaspoons. Not only is my cold gone, my joints feel better, I swear my vision is clearer and I’m more focused. I don’t know what kind of superhero juice this was, but it tastes like crap and it works. Not hear to sell you on home remedies, so with that said, lets look at some variants. Continue reading “Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 1/11/17”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 1/11/17
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 1/11/17:
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Poyo's Picks of the Week for January 11th, 2017
It’s that time again, where we head out to the local comic shops and give our money away without hesitation. So hopefully everyone’s new year is going okay, you people are sticking to your new years resolutions but right now, let’s talk picks. Continue reading “Poyo's Picks of the Week for January 11th, 2017”
New Comic Spec Review video for 1/11/17
Terry Hoknes and I sat down early and had our weekly spec conversation, talking about this week’s new releases. Here it is for books delivered on 1/11/17:
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SCOUT COMICS ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW BOOKS FOR 2017!
Scout Comics & Entertainment LLC is proud to announce seven incredible comic book series for 2017! Continue reading “SCOUT COMICS ANNOUNCES SEVEN NEW BOOKS FOR 2017!”
Solar Flare Preparation Guide: Preview for Scout Comic's Solar Flare
Physical copies of the Solar Flare Preparation Guide will be sent out to stores. But in the mean time, you can check out the PDF version of the Prep Guide and get a feeling for the series. Continue reading “Solar Flare Preparation Guide: Preview for Scout Comic's Solar Flare”
Solar Flare to be published by Scout Comics
I have been hinting at this for a little while, but now it is official. Solar Flare will be published by Scout Comics. Scout will be releasing #1-6 and new issues will be out from Scout starting with issue #7 Continue reading “Solar Flare to be published by Scout Comics”
Exclusive Pages Revealed from Think Tank's Upcoming Fifth Arc
Image Comics and Top Cow Productions are pleased to present an exclusive sneak peek from the upcoming fifth story arc of THINK TANK, the ongoing tech-minded sci-fi series from Top Cow COO Matt Hawkins and artist Rahsan Ekedal. Continue reading “Exclusive Pages Revealed from Think Tank's Upcoming Fifth Arc”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 1/9/17
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 1/9/17: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 1/9/17”
Diamond, Marvel Bring Back the Funk with New Funko POP! Vinyl Figures of Luke Cage and Iron Fist
Luke Cage and Iron Fist—two stars of Marvel’s Netflix series—make their way to your local comic shops in their classic outfits with a new line of Marvel PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures. Continue reading “Diamond, Marvel Bring Back the Funk with New Funko POP! Vinyl Figures of Luke Cage and Iron Fist”
DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report for 1/8/2017
Hey, CHU, it’s DrunkWooky back with some tidbits and tantalizing details!
Lots of Star Wars Franchise updates this week. Continue reading “DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report for 1/8/2017”
The Fresh Frequency by Julie (aka ½ of Villains In Pants Comic)
2016 is officially over, and 2017 is here bearing optimism and new beginnings. In the comic book universe, I am excited about the upcoming Super Sons, X-O Manowar relaunch, whatever that Marvel classified TPB is all about in the March solicit, Watchmen in Rebirth, and more cat cosplay covers. This is my third Fresh Frequency article for the CHU community, and for those unfamiliar it is designed to give perspective on some recent comic book releases both in terms of quality and investment potential.
**WARNING** There are likely spoilers. Read these books before proceeding if that sort of thing may be problematic. Continue reading “The Fresh Frequency by Julie (aka ½ of Villains In Pants Comic)”
Walking Dead #163 Variants
Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment is pleased to reveal a very special limited variant cover for Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard’s THE WALKING DEAD #163. Continue reading “Walking Dead #163 Variants “
Your Gift From Funko Is On Its Way!!
Tyson B. from www.toyboxone.com with news on a mystery gift box being sent out to Funko subscription box (Smugglers Bounty, Collectors Corp, and that DC one) subscribers, but apparently not to me.
Amigo Comics March 2017 Solicits
The immortal classic tale of The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari, in the adaptation by Diego Olmos, comes to a shocking (and we mean shocking) finale. Also, if you need more shocks, Ertito Montana’s Street Tiger has a bat and a mission… just like the mission of revenge that Emmie from Unleash is about to end! Three vibrant stories that we are sure you will enjoy!
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Image Comics kicks off 25th anniversary variants with DEADLY CLASS
Image Comics is pleased to announce monthly theme variants in celebration of the company’s 25th anniversary this year. The series of variants will launch with Rick Remender and Wes Craig’s DEADLY CLASS #26 and a cover that commemorates Marc Silvestri’s CYBERFORCE #1.
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Previews Bringing Black Bolt as Previews Exclusive Funko Pop
The Midnight King screams into comic shops as Diamond Comic Distributors and Funko present a new line of Marvel PREVIEWS Exclusive (PX) Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures. Continue reading “Previews Bringing Black Bolt as Previews Exclusive Funko Pop”
Wednesday Winner: Underworld Blood Wars
It is nice to walk into the comic shop o Wednesday and pick up your comics. It is even nicer when you pick up your books on Wednesday and they are selling for multiple times cover price. Underworld Blood Wars is one of them Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Underworld Blood Wars”