The December edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops on November 30th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning February 2017. Continue reading “Diamond Announces Contents of the December 2016 PREVIEWS”
New Comic Releases Video for 11/23/16
Terry Hoknes from www.hoknescomics.com usually releases a New Comic Spotlight video each week. This week, Terry did something different. He got in touch with me on Skype to talk about some of the new releases. Here are the new comics we discussed that are released 11/23/16: Continue reading “New Comic Releases Video for 11/23/16”
Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Vancouver Prize Pack
This is one of those “Must Win” Giveaways! The guys over at Fan Expo Store are once again giving away a set of Exclusive Variant packs here on CHU. The shows are over now but you can get the variants from Megacon Tampa and Fan Expo Vancouver. Check out what you win below. Also check out Fan Expo Store as they have a 30% off site wide code word sale (Use Code word THANKS16 starting tomorrow morning to grab copies of these sweet variants at 30% off) Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Vancouver Prize Pack”
Mel V's Variant Picks of the week for 11/23/16
WHAT UP CHU? Mel V here with your weekly variant report. Last week was a great week for variants. I think will have long term value especially that Yu All New Wolverine. There was one that totally missed my radar, (shout out to Daniel H. for putting me on to it) was Squadron Supreme 13 ALEX SANCHEZ Namor Variant. Not many floating around and the cover looks amazing. This week has some good ones, but before we get into the gettin into, let me say Happy Thanksgiving to all the readers and have a happy and safe holiday… now………
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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 111th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Poyo's Picks for November 23, 2016
You know what’s better than spending time with the family and eating lots of turkey? New comic book day. Forget Thursday, this Wednesday is bound to be better with lots of new comics hitting the shelves. Yeah, you heard me, new comic book day is like Christmas every week. Where you get to go treat yourself with all the crap you don’t really need but you really need it or your life feels empty. So go buy those comic books, pick up a few extra, some titles you wouldn’t necessarily pick up. You deserve it. Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for November 23, 2016”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/23/16
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 11/23/16: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/23/16”
Venom #1 Spoilers
Venom #1 is out tomorow 11/23/16. Here are you spoilers. Click the spoiler protected image to see the panels in question. It is sold out at Diamond Comics Distribuitors. (While a books may be old out at the distributor level, this does not mean you will not be able to find it in stores, it means your store will not be able to order more first print copies.)
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Variant Envy: Dollface #1 Elias Chatzoudis Variant
One book I have been big on since the Kickstarter (which the rewards will be shipping soon) is Dollface. Dollface is from Dan Mendoza who created Zombie Tramp. So far only one other store variant has been announced and that came out of the Kickstarter campaign. Here is a beautiful cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Dollface #1 Elias Chatzoudis Variant”
GET WRAPPED UP IN LOOSE ENDS
We mentioned this one at the end of last month in our Look Ahead to January post.
From writer Jason Latour (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Spider-Gwen), artist Chris Brunner (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight), and colorist Rico Renzi (Spider-Gwen, Squirrel Girl) comes LOOSE ENDS, a four-issue miniseries from Image Comics this January. Continue reading “GET WRAPPED UP IN LOOSE ENDS”
Spoilers: Funko's Walmart Black Friday Mystery Box
Tyson B. from www.toyboxone.com with news on Funko’s WALMART (not so) Mystery boxes.
Whisperers and Alpha on Walking Dead Season 7
Back in August, we mentioned a casting call that went out and asked the question if Alpha was coming soon to The Walking Dead TV show. You can see the full post here to read up on the gory details. New details have come to light that show the Whisperers could be coming to The Walking Dead this month and Alpha (could Beta be far behind) are coming to The Walking Dead TV show in February. Continue reading “Whisperers and Alpha on Walking Dead Season 7”
LCSD Books Available Online
Missed out on Local Comic Shop Day this past weekend? We have you covered. Here is where you an find the LCSD books online (cheaper than eBay). Continue reading “LCSD Books Available Online”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 11/20/16
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 11/20/16: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 11/20/16”
Vampire Hunter D Message From Mars #1 Sells Out
Vampire Hunter D Message From Mars #1 from Stranger Comics is expected to sell out this weekend. As a result, the book is going back for a second print. Continue reading “Vampire Hunter D Message From Mars #1 Sells Out”
Animosity #1 Fifth Printing Actual Cover Art Revealed (Plus how it came to be)
Previously, it was announced that Animosity #1 was going back for a Fifth and final printing. Diamond Comics Distributors had released a preview image, however it was not final art. The final art is after the bump. Continue reading “Animosity #1 Fifth Printing Actual Cover Art Revealed (Plus how it came to be)”
Local Comic Shop Day 2016 Recon
Heading out to Local Comic Shop day? Here is what things are going for. Continue reading “Local Comic Shop Day 2016 Recon”
November 2016 Lootcrate "Magical" unboxing video
Joe and I got the November 2016 Lootcrate box in the mail today and unboxed it. We had gotten back in because of the October 2016 Horror box which turned out to be a bust, except for the Negan Slugger T-Shirt which was pretty sweet. Here is November’s Unboxing: Continue reading “November 2016 Lootcrate "Magical" unboxing video”
DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report: Doctor Aphra #2
Images for three variant covers for Doctor Aphra #2 have been released. The issue is out in comic shops December 23, 2016. So ditch those kids of yours and go grab this book Christmas week! Thanks for the ever-present Jedi-Bibliothek slewths for once again proving their proficiency for getting the scoop! Continue reading “DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report: Doctor Aphra #2”
Rat Queens Returns With Manifest Destiny Artist
Image/Shadowline Comics is pleased to announce that the New York Times bestselling, fan-favorite series RAT QUEENS, written and co-created by Kurtis J. Wiebe, will return this March with a new series artist—Owen Gieni (MANIFEST DESTINY). Continue reading “Rat Queens Returns With Manifest Destiny Artist”
Moonshine #2 Goes back for second printing
Following a slew of other Image books selling out and going back for additional printings within the week of launch, Moonshine #2 has sold out at the distributor level and is going back for a second printing. Continue reading “Moonshine #2 Goes back for second printing”
Officer Downe Film hits Theaters and Video On Demand 11/18/16
The movie adaptation of the comic book Officer Down hits Theaters and on VOD tomorrow, 11/18/16.
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GREEN VALLEY FAST-TRACKED FOR SECOND PRINTING
Issue #2 goes back to print to keep up with customer demand.
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IMAGE COMICS ANNOUNCES 25¢ ISSUES IN CELEBRATION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Image Comics/Skybound is pleased to announce that THE WALKING DEAD #163 by Robert Kirkman and Charlie Adlard, INVINCIBLE #133 by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley and Nathan Fairbairn, and OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #25 by Robert Kirkman, Paul Azaceta, and Elizabeth Breitwieser, will all hit stores this February 2017 with a $0.25 price point in celebration of Image Comics’ 25th anniversary. Continue reading “IMAGE COMICS ANNOUNCES 25¢ ISSUES IN CELEBRATION OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY”
Reborn 1 and 2 Go back for reprints
Image Comics has fast-tracked the first two issues of the breakout hit series from Mark Millar (Kingsman: The Secret Service) and Greg Capullo (Batman) for more printings in order to keep up with the skyrocketing customer demand. Continue reading “Reborn 1 and 2 Go back for reprints”