Tyson B. from our brother site www.toyboxone.com (calling it a sister site just seems weird) is already out and about hunting for Star Wars toys. He is having luck seeing them “get ready” but not finding anyone who will break the “not before midnight” arrangement. Here is what he is seeing so far. Continue reading “Force Friday Star Wars Toys Starting to be loaded on the shelves”
Inside the Toy Box: Issue Four
New Toys and Action Figures from Toy Box One Tyson B.
A Look at the Punisher’s Armory
Jon Bernthal tweeted the following picture and a single word, “PUNISH.” Check out the Punisher’s armory behind him. Looks like he is getting into character. Continue reading “A Look at the Punisher’s Armory”
From the Front Lines: “Force Friday”
Tyson B. will be tweeting live from the front lines on Force Friday about new Star Wars toys.
Star Wars Force Awakens
Got some free time today? Check out the all day live Star Wars Force Awakens Live streaming event. Continue reading “Star Wars Force Awakens “
Three Tottaly Awesome Hulks?
Part of October’s launch for Marvel is Totally Awesome Hulk (*shudder*). We had been provided an image previously that led people to think it was Amadeus Cho. That image is here.
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But then at lunch I got this one from Marvel: Continue reading “Three Tottaly Awesome Hulks?”
Variant Envy: Chew #1 Retailer Exclusive Board Game Edition
This one will be hard to find. Stores had to order 5 copies of the board game to get 1 copy.
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COMICS SOLD OUT THIS WEEK IN ADVANCE
thanks to Terry Hoknes at www.hoknescomics.com for the list of books sold out in advance of today’s new comic drop. Continue reading “COMICS SOLD OUT THIS WEEK IN ADVANCE”
Winner! Young Terrorists #1 Black Cat Comics Variant
Free Comic Wednesdays have become a hit for the site. Who would have thought that giving away free comic variants would be so popular? Anyway, here is the winner for the Young Terrorists #1 Black Cat Comics Variant. (This is the same shop that got burglarized today….) Continue reading “Winner! Young Terrorists #1 Black Cat Comics Variant”
Free Comic Wednesday: Young Terrorists #1 Templesmith Variant
We have another good one for grabs this week. This one is sponsored by our own Agent Poyo. Another Black Mask Variant cover, this one is Young Terrorists #1 Templesmith Variant Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Young Terrorists #1 Templesmith Variant”
Mel’s Variant Pick of the Week Jack Kirby Edition
What’s Up Chu? Mel V. again. You get twice the variants this week. Here is one I forgot to add trying to get the article in tonight. Trust me when someone mentions The King (no not Elvis) you want to take a look.
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One To Watch: Grindhouse: Drive In and Bleed Out #8 (possibly NSFW)
Ok folks here is an odd one. Grindhouse: Drive In and Bleed Out #8. Not a book that I would normally spotlight. I enjoyed the campy (Alex de Campi at that) series. This was the last issue. There are a couple of reasons to look at grabbing a copy.
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Mel’s Variant Picks of the week
What’s up CHU? Mel V. here back in the saddle for another week of great comics. Love them or hate them, variant covers are a part of the comic buying process. Some variants go up, some go down, but as long as you are buying art you like you cannot go wrong. Here is what I am feeling this week. Continue reading “Mel’s Variant Picks of the week”
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics For Release 9/2/15
Each week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com releases a video spotlighting the hot new releases for the week. Here is this weeks for delivery 9/2/15: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics For Release 9/2/15”
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. Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Agent Poyo’s Picks Of The Week for Sept 2nd
It’s actually going to be a smaller week for me, guess all these artists and writers were busy sending their kiddos off to school but there are a few issues coming out one must check and spec on…
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Comics Picks of the Week for delivery 9/2/15
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 9/2/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for delivery 9/2/15”
Black Cat Comics Burglarized
I hate hearing this. Black Cat Comics who has sponsored a few of our Free Comic Wednesday giveaways was Burglarized.
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Look Ahead to Late October / November New Series
We are always looking ahead at new series. Mel V. covers the small press books for us, but here are some other series (both large and small press books) on our radar: Continue reading “Look Ahead to Late October / November New Series”
Kickstarter Comic: Blast Furnace Recreational Thief
Love God Hates Astronauts? Hate God Hates Astronauts, either way, this comic is for you, or at least Ryan Browne says so. Blast Furnace is a 280 page graphic novel by GHA artist and writer Ryan Browne, but with rules:
Blast Furnace is an improvisational comic written and drawn an hour per page with zero planning and no idea where the story is going to go. Behold, a full color collection spanning all 280 pages of stream o’ consciousness lunacy!
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Raising Dion, interesting concept, interesting comic
Being a single mother is hard. Now imagine being a single mother raising a child with God-like super powers. This is what Raising Dion is about.
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/31/15
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 8/31/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/31/15”
Nightmare on Elm Street Creator Wes Craven Dead at 76
Everything you love eventually comes to an end. Scream and Nightmare on Elm Street creator, Wes Craven, has passed away at age 76. Nightmare on Elm Street was my first foray into horror (of course followed by Friday the 13th) and turned me into a young horror fan.
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Big Gems from The Small Press
What’s Up CHU? Mel V here with the latest edition of Big Gems from The Small Press. I want to really thank the readers for making this segment a success here at Comicsheatingup.net. Follow me on “The Twitter “(lol The Twitter, my nephew hates when I say that) @Melthecomicguy. Also want to give a big shout out to my Goddaughter Olivia and my Nephews Chase and Jayden. Ok here are some of the books to be on the lookout for in the month of November. The cutoff date to order via Diamond is 9/22, so be sure to order from your LCS. Very Interesting books so let’s get started. Continue reading “Big Gems from The Small Press”
Winner! Roche Limit Clandestiny #1 Third Eye Variant
Thanks for putting up with the delay on this one. I have had a lot going on this week that has pulled me away from the site. For that I do apologize.
Thanks again to the wonderfully talented Michael Moreci for sponsoring this contest. Here is the winner for the Roche Limit Clandestiny #1 Thirs Eye Variant: Continue reading “Winner! Roche Limit Clandestiny #1 Third Eye Variant”