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 55th edition of the open forum!
Mel V’s Variant Picks of the Week for 10/28/15
What’s Up CHU? Mel V. here with another group of new variants. I have been saying you do not go wrong when you buy the cover art that you like, and that is true, but please remember that variant covers can
go either way, but as long as you are happy with them, you are golden.
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Agent Poyo’s Pick of the Week for delivery 10/28/15
I survived the monsoon this past weekend here in Central Texas, so another week of buying comics. Yay, new comic book day is upon us once again. Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Pick of the Week for delivery 10/28/15”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 10/28/15
Each Week hundreds of new books hit the shelves, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones that have the best chance of heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 10/28/15: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 10/28/15”
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1
In 2016, Tony Stark is establishing the entire world his base of operations and taking Iron Man internationally with the help of Brian Michael Bendis (Invincible Iron Man, Daredevil, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Alex Maleev (Daredevil, Moon Knight) in the all-new Marvel series, INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN. Continue reading “MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #1”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 10/25/15
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 10/25/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 10/25/15”
Winner! 10 Redbox codes
Ok guys, as promised her are the winners for the 10 Redbox codes. They all are unused and need to be used by Saturday 10/31/15:
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Variant Envy: Vader Down #1 WonderWorld Three Pack Variant
I know people are starting to get tired of the action figure variants, but this is really a cool one. It has been sent over to me by a couple of people and wanted to share (apparently Bleeding Cook also posted it). It is a new JTC design Action figure variant for Star Wars. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Vader Down #1 WonderWorld Three Pack Variant”
Anakin Skywalker Action Figure variant
Thanks to Gabriel C. for sending this one over. This is the action figure variant to the upcoming so I Wan and Anakin #1. Check it out. Continue reading “Anakin Skywalker Action Figure variant”
Winner! Borderlands Tales from the Borderlands
Thanks for the few who entered. I appreciate you guys. Check out who won below:
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Free Movie Saturday: 10 Free Rentals for Redbox
A little different giveaway tonight. I was given 10 free movie rentals for Redbox and no way I can use them before 10/31 when they expire. So I am giving away 10 free one night movie rentals to Redbox. Continue reading “Free Movie Saturday: 10 Free Rentals for Redbox”
First Full Jessica Jones Trailer Hits The Internet
First full trailer for Netflix Jessica Jones hits the internet. I think this one makes the show look more appealing and the sill named “Purple Man” look truly evil. Continue reading “First Full Jessica Jones Trailer Hits The Internet”
Full List of Charity eBay Auctions for Larime Taylor
Poyo has gone out of his way to list some books up on eBay, including some great variants, to support Larime Taylor’s wife Slyv’s chemo treatment.
Check them out:
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By The Numbers: September print runs
Two things make a book go up in value, demand and supply. We will cover the supply part. Here are the top five, bottom five (recorded anything under the lowest number will not show on the list), and books we have talked about. Continue reading “By The Numbers: September print runs”
Three Days Left to get in on BlindBox Subscription Box
From our friend Court at Comiconart.com
There are only three days left on our Kickstarter campaign, so we are trying to give it one final push. I am showing off the covers for our first GI Joe “trading card” cover by Zach Howard (color, b/w, and back cover art). Continue reading “Three Days Left to get in on BlindBox Subscription Box”
Agent Poyo Running Charity Auctions for Larime Taylor
Our own Agent Poyo has put up some books for buy it now and auction on eBay in order to raise money for Larime Taylor’s fundraiser to help pay for her chemotherapy. Please check them out and bid!
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The Woods from Boom Studios Optioned for TV
Boom Studios signed a first look deal with Universal a while back and titles have been picked up for TV deals. The Woods by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas has been picked up by Universal as well. Continue reading “The Woods from Boom Studios Optioned for TV”
Free Video Game Thursday: Borderlands, Tales from the Borderlands
I used to love playing video games. I have two kids. I don’t have time anymore. I’d love to though. Here is something seriously cool for PC/Mac gamers. Telltale Games and www.comicsheatingup.net are giving away a free download code for the full game, Borderlands: Tales from the Borderlands. Telltale Games was cool and sent me the full download code for Tales from the Borderlands, and I am going to give it to you (well one of you.)
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Inside the Toy Box: Issue Ten
Tyson B. of www.toyboxone.com with new toys. Voltron Pop, new Freddy, Jason, and Leatherface figures, and Star Wars!
USA Today releases Back to the Future edition.
Check it out. Click for larger view. The Cubs thing is pretty funny though. 
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Enormous’ Tim Daniel to be Editor of Heavy Metal
Friend if the site, and all around good guy, Tim Daniel will be stepping up at Heavy Metal as Editor in Charge of Production.
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Wednesday Winner: Sunflower #1
I love walking into the comic shop on Wednesdays and picking up my new books. I love it even more when a book that you can pick up on Wednesday is selling for multiple times cover price shortly after. Sunflower #1 from 451 Media is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Sunflower #1”
Signed Paper Girls #1 for $2.99 at Midtown
Someone (and sorry I forgot who but have been meaning to spotlight this one) pointed out in the comment section the other day that Midtown Comics had Paper Girls #1 signed by the creative team for cover price. Continue reading “Signed Paper Girls #1 for $2.99 at Midtown”
Winner! Pitiful Human Lizard #1
This was sent to us directly from Jason Loo (thanks to DrunkWooky for the hookup). You can check out Jason Loo on his Facebook Page and order direct from him (get money in the hands of the creators directly). Also, check out Jason Loo’s website http://looharvest.com/ for more great comics and art.
So thanks again to Jason Loo for sponsoring it and DrunkWooky for hooking it up.
Winner! Enormous
NYCC was a killer for me. Put me back a little bit so I owe some winners for the contests. So here is the results for the first one. Enormous Vol. 2 #1 Variant Continue reading “Winner! Enormous”