Informed Comic Book Speculation and Pop Culture News
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 8/9/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/9/15”
Sorry for being away for a couple of days. In addition to the Black Mask signing this weekend, I have also been terribly sick. After a few nights of crashing out early, I am back on the mend and trying to get things back on track. With that said, I came across this gem again. The 1994 Fantastic Four movie trailer for the Roger Corman directed film. Just goes to show there was a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe was not so great.
Continue reading “Just for Fun, 1994 Fantastic Four Trailer”
I posted the story that some shops did not get Imperium #7 in their weekly Diamond Delivery earlier this week. A helpful retailer to the west of me provided an answer to what happened. Continue reading “Answer to “What happened to Imperium #7?””
Another week and more great items have been hot off the truck and going up for pre-order. Here are a few of those items as well as a few top sellers (in no particular order)
Continue reading “Think Outside the ToyBox: New and hot toys”
It has been a little while since I offered a signing opportunity. I used to do them about once or twice a month. Things get busy and sadly I had to cut down on the amount of signings I was doing and offering. This is one I could not pass up.
Continue reading “Young Terrorist / We Can Never Go Home Signing opportunity”
Imperium #7 was supposed to come out today. Some shops reported getting it and others didn’t. I heard the word “allocation” thrown around. Continue reading “So what is the deal with Imperium #7”
Each week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com releases a video spotlighting the hot new comics of the week. Here is this weeks for delivery 8/5/15:
Each week Steve from www.thirdeyecomics.com puts out a video spotlighting the cool new releases of the week. Here is this weeks for delivery 8/5/15:
Continue reading “Third Eye Spotlight episode 46”
Holy Cow. Here is a winner. Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #5 ComicXposure Variant.
The variants they have put out for this series have been incredible. This one features a Mike Deodato homage to the classic Brian Bolland Killing Joke cover.
Continue reading “Variant Envy: Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #5 Comicxposure Variant”
The official Deadpool Trailer just aired on Conan. It is essentially the same trailer that leaked out of SDCC, but of course, much clearer. The trailer just went online at the official Deadpool website, which takes you directly to Youtube currently. So without further ado, Deadpool the Trailer. Continue reading “Official Deadpool Trailer airs on Conan”
Here we go again. Another free comic Wednesday. This time a prize pack of four Comicxposure Marvel Variants. Four comics one winner. Spider-Gwen #5 Comicxposure Variant, Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #1 ComicXposure Variant, Secret Wars 3&4 Comicxposure Variants.
Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Comicxposure Marvel Variants”
Thanks to everyone who entered. We love giving away comics and are thankful to all the great sponsors. The rules are the same as ever. Winner has 48 hours to contact me for shipping arrangement. US Winners get free shipping. International winners chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Batgirl #41 Recalled Cover (Custom Cover)”
Thanks to our own Mel V. for this variant. Same rules apply ships free in the US international winner agrees to chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Spider-Gwen #1 Signed Midtown Variant”
Thanks to Comicxposure for sponsoring this contest.
The winner of the GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle black and white variant is below: Continue reading “Winner! GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle Black and White variant”
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”
What’s up CHU? Another great week for comics. With comics comes variants. With variants comes the chase. I pick the ones I am feeling each week. Remember some variants go up in value, some go down in value, but as long as you buy the covers you like you will never lose.
Continue reading “Mel’s Variant picks of the week”
Did you check out the plush Poyo from Skelton Crew Studios has on pre-order? Yes, you can have your very own Poyo to love and hold (or torture if that’s your thing), because who doesn’t love Poyo? You know you want one, just so you can hang out with him while reading the weekly picks of the week at CHU!
Now, on with the picks of the week… Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for delivery 8/5/15”
Each week hundreds of new books hit the stands, all with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the books we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are out picks of the week for delivery 8/5/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 8/5/15”
Here is something from John C. about eBay sellers opening Sex Criminal #11 bags and resealing the bags if they do not find a sketch. We talked about this in the comment section but as of yet didn’t have proof. Well here it is. Continue reading “Scam Alert: Rebagged Sex Criminals #11”
Another sold out book from Black Mask Studios (@blackmaskstudio). Michael Moreci’s Transference #1 has sold out and is going back for a second printing with new cover art. Continue reading “Transference #1 Sold out and going to second print”
Here is one for all the Francesco Francavilla fans out there (myself included). Third Eye comics has started pre-orders on their Star Wars Shattered Empire #1 Third Eye Variant featuring cover art by Francavilla. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Star Wars: Shattered Empire #1 Third Eye Variant”
Sure, she has the looks. Sure she has the talent. But does Olivia Munn have the fighting prowess to pull of Psylocke? Olivia posted the following video to her Instagram account earlier. Continue reading “Olivia Munn showing off Psylocke moves”
Some of us have been waiting for the integration of Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a while. Not necessarily for speculation purposes, even though Spider-man Civil War speculation is there, but out of fondness for the character and for him to be done right. Hopefully, allowing Marvel Studios to handle the character will mean he will be done correctly. Continue reading “Peter Parker Cameo in Captain America Civil War only part of Spider-Man appearances”
I have never been a fan of Marvel’s first family. The comic series never appealed to me. The original two films never had anything of interest other than Jessica Alba. However, the newest trailer has piqued my interest for one reason: Deadpool Continue reading “New Fantastic Four Trailer features Deadpool”
There is no stopping ‘The Walking Dead.’ The comic book, turned TV show, turned global franchise is arguably the most successful independent comic ever. The second TV show, ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ premieres this month and has already been picked up for a second season. Continue reading “AMC CONFIRMS 15-EPISODE ORDER FOR SECOND SEASON OF “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD””