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 60th edition of the open forum!
Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for Delivery 12/2/15
With LCSD passed and gone (hope everyone got what they wanted.. I know I picked up way more than I should have) it’s now the best day of the week again, Wednesday, new comic book day. Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for Delivery 12/2/15”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 12/2/15
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, 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 12/2/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 12/2/15”
Marvel’s Hip-Hop Variants Return to Comic Shops For First Ever HIP-HOP VARIANT SAMPLER!
As All-New All-Different Marvel charges ahead, bringing the comics industry the most-popular characters, the biggest creators, and more – this blockbuster initiative also brought fans the red-hot sold out Hip-Hop Variant covers. Today, Marvel is pleased to announce fans will have another chance to get their hands on some of these exiting homages with the Hip-Hop Variant Sampler! Hitting comic shops on January 6th, this FREE sampler will help kick off the new year with a bang, bringing 14 of the most popular Hip-Hop Variants so back to comic shops!
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Signing Opportunity: Robin War #1 / The Sheriff of Babylon #1 / Vision #1
I haven’t done a signing opportunity in a while but wanted to offer this one up. It comes with short notice but if anyone is interested let me know. Tom King, writer of Grayson will be in town signing his two new books, Robin War #1 and The Sheriff of Babylon. In addition, limited copies of the new Marvel series Vision will be available. Continue reading “Signing Opportunity: Robin War #1 / The Sheriff of Babylon #1 / Vision #1”
Smuggler’s Bounty The Force Awakens Unboxing
Tyson B. from Toyboxone.com doing the Smugglers Bounty Funko subscription box. Sadly, I missed out on ordering one as I had things going on that made me miss the cutoff.
Batman vs Superman Dawn Of Justice Teaser Airs
If you don’t watch Gotham you may have missed the teaser for Batman vs Superman Dawn of Justice aired showing an evil looking Supermand a Trench coat-ed Batman in chains: Continue reading “Batman vs Superman Dawn Of Justice Teaser Airs”
Variant Envy: Empire Magazine Kylo Ren Action Figure Variant.
Sick of action figure variants? More and more people are saying they are. But, how about this one? Empire magazine released a UK only Kylo Ren Action figure cover.
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One to Watch: Walking Dead #98
While we have been focusing on Negan coming, we cannot pass up another important character that may have already shown up. Remember the guy with the two girls (well one at the end) that stole Daryl’s bike and cross bow, the one who was on the run from the group of guys in the woods?
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Negan Mentioned On Midseason Finale Of The Walking Dead
Finally, Negan is coming. We knew that. But he is finally getting closer.
Spoiler: In case you haven’t seen it. Turn back. Continue reading “Negan Mentioned On Midseason Finale Of The Walking Dead”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 10/29/15
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 11/29/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 10/29/15”
Saturday Winners: Local Comic Shop Day Variants
Yesterday, after the madness of Thanksgiving night shopping, and Black Friday shopping, there was Small Business Saturday (without the support of AMEX it was really just Saturday) and Local Comic Shop Day. There were a good handful of variants available for Local Comic Shop Day. Two were stand out winners. The rest have been pretty successful too. Continue reading “Saturday Winners: Local Comic Shop Day Variants”
GameStop Black Friday Mystery Box Unboxing
GameStop had Funko Mystery Boxes up for grabs today for $20 a pop. They were said to be filled with at least $40 worth of Funko goodness. Here are the results:
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Blind Box Comics Unboxing. Inaugural Box
We had posted up the Kickstarter for Blind Box Comics subscription service a while back. I received the first box in the mail today and show it off. Very pleased with what was inside. Check it out you will see why. Continue reading “Blind Box Comics Unboxing. Inaugural Box”
Wednesday Winner: Self Storage #2
It is nice to walk into your local comic shop each Wednesday and pick up your books. It is even better when some of those books can be sold for multiple times cover price the next day Self Storage #2 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Self Storage #2 “
Wednesday Winner: Straightjacket #2
It is nice to walk into your local comic shop each Wednesday and pick up your books. It is even better when some of those books can be sold for multiple times cover price the next day Straightjacket #2 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Straightjacket #2”
Thanksgiving Open Forum
First and foremost Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.
But for fun, since there will be so much turkey today, lets here your turkey pick ups of the year. That’s right, the worst books you spec-ed on this year or picked up for reading. Continue reading “Thanksgiving Open Forum”
Captain America Civil War Trailer airs
Jimmy Kimmel has this trailer for Captain America Civil War on his youtube and it looks awesome. You get a glimpse of Black Panther. You get to see Cap and Winter Soldier together. Check it out Continue reading “Captain America Civil War Trailer airs”
Hawaiian Dick TV Show With Johnny Knoxville
Jimmy Linguini over at Comic Book Scalping first brought this to our attention. NBC is developing an adaptation of the Image Comics “Hawaiian Dick” as a tv show. Continue reading “Hawaiian Dick TV Show With Johnny Knoxville”
Rob Liefeld’s Prophet being looked at for movie
Just when you think Hollywood has optioned just about everything, something comes out of leftfield (or Liefeld as the case may be). Liefeld’s character Prophet is being looked at for a movie by Fox.
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Funko Pops as cheap as $4.39 TFAW
I have become a fanatic with collecting Funko Pops and have made some good sales off them. Always trying to find them cheap. As part of TFAW.com’s progressive sale, they have many Pop’s for as low as $4.39. These make great gifts for Pop culture fans and could be a good flip potential. Now I know not everyone is into this, but they have become increasingly popular. Here is the list: Continue reading “Funko Pops as cheap as $4.39 TFAW”
Recent Walking Dead Back Issues 60% off ($1.19 each)
TFAW.COM is having a progressive sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Currently it is at 60% off and will go to 70% off as of 11/27/15. There are a ton of great deals, but one that stood out to me is the recent Walking Dead issues for $1.19 an issue. Check them out below:
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Free Comic Wednesday: Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 Comicxposure Variant
Here is what we have coming up over the next four weeks. We will be giving away one of these lovely ladies each Wednesday. Thanks to our friends at ComicXposure for sponsoring these.
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Free Comic Wednesday James Bond Vagr #1 Black Cat Variant
We have two great giveaways tonight. First up is James Bond Vagr #1 Sponsored by our friends at at Black Cat Comics
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Winner! Carnage Phantom Variant Set
Thanks again to Larry, of www.larryscomics.net for the giveaway. Two winners each getting three covers, not bad. So let’s get to it.