Think Outside the Toybox: It’s the 80’s all over again

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Tyson B. writes about toys and action figures for Comics Heating Up and his own site Toy Box One

Remember the 80’s?!

We all know that what old is cool again and if it aint retro is sucks. Well the toy market seems to follow suit. Not going back but seems like everything this week was GI Joe or Transformers. And looking at the summer box office one wouldn’t be far off. (Movies are currently early 90’s). Plus it was a light week with everyone celebrating the Independence of this great nation. So let me quit rambling and get on with it. Continue reading “Think Outside the Toybox: It’s the 80’s all over again”

Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for release 7/8/15

Each week Terry Hoknes of Hoknes Comics releases a video featuring the hot new comics of the week.

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Free Comic Wednesday: Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #1 Decomixado Variant

All July we are giving away free comic variants. This week we have another great one brought to you by our friends at Decomixado. Up for grabs Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #1 Decomixado variant.


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Variant Envy: Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #4 Siya Oum Variant

Siya Oum is really making a name for herself. Seeing her art you can see why. Comicxposure has been releasing great covers for the series and here is another one.
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Free Comic Wednesday: Transference #1 Black Cat Comics Signed variant

Kicking off another Free Comic Wednesday with two great variants. Up first, this one sponsored by Black Cat Comics Transference #1 Black Cat Comics Variant (Black Mask Comics) signed by Michael Moreci and Phillip Sevy.  This cover was limited to 250 copies.
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Winner! Spider-Gwen #1 Decomixado Variant give away

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Here we go with our second big drawing.

I won’t keep you in suspense, ok for a second, check out our friends Decomicado who sponsored this give away, and another one going up tonight!

Now without further ado, the winner of the Spider Gwen #1 Comixado variant is
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Winner! Go Joe 215 Snake Eyes Action Figure Variant giveaway

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Here we go guys. The announcement of the GI Joe give-away sponsored by The Hall of Comics This book features not only the front cover of the action figure card, but the back cover is the back of the action figure card. Brilliant. Anyway without further ado. The GI Joe Action Figure Variant Winner is: Continue reading “Winner! Go Joe 215 Snake Eyes Action Figure Variant giveaway”

Wednesday open forum

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Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day. It is like your birthday in the middle of each week.

We open up the Wednesday forum so you can talk about what ever you like. Continue reading “Wednesday open forum”

Mel’s Variant Picks of the week

What’s Up Comicsheatingup. Welcome to the newest installment of Mel’s Variant picks of the week. We have a couple of great (Non Walking Dead) variants on tap this week so let’s jump right into it. Continue reading “Mel’s Variant Picks of the week”

Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/8/15

America got older this past week.. I did what every ‘Merican should do on the 4th, drink some beer and get out the kiddie pool for the kids, while hosing them down while they jump on the trampoline! But now it’s back to business this week, a really big week for us comic nerds with lots of new #1’s as well… so let’s get to it shall we?
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Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/8/15

Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot of heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 7/8/15:
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Walking Dead #144 Spoilers 

I mentioned earlier that the nice, quiet, county fair having, days of the survivors of the Walking Dead was over. Walking Dead #144 will change all that and set up the Walking Dead universe for something massive.

Spoilers follow and WARNING, graphic content within. Not suitable for children under the age of 17.
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Umbrella Academy optioned as part of Dark Horse / Universal First Look

Just like we mentioned with Harrow County, Umbrella Academy has been optioned as part of Dark Horse Comic and Universal’s first look deal. Continue reading “Umbrella Academy optioned as part of Dark Horse / Universal First Look”

Harrow County Optioned as part of Dark Horse First Look Deal

We had this as a pick of the week on 5/13/15 for the reasons, I love a good horror story and Cullen Bunn is no stranger to TV options. Now, Variety has announced that Harrow County has been optioned for TV as part of a first look deal.
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Walking Dead #144, You have been warned

I just got preview images (will post later) of Walking Dead #144 and I am telling you in advance to secure a couple of copies now.

This will sell out! Things have been a little slow since the series jumped ahead 5 years. But I can say with Walking Dead #144, that all changes. Continue reading “Walking Dead #144, You have been warned”

Outcast TV poster released

Very interesting poster was released for the TV version of Robert Kirkman’s Outcast. In addition, con goers at SDCC will have a chance to preview the TV series. Continue reading “Outcast TV poster released”

Elflord Reborn Kickstarter

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I haven’t a Kickstarter in a while and have two cool ones for you. First up is the return of Elflord in Elflord Reborn. Check out the art on this one. It looks like a must for Elflord fans and fans of books like Nonplayer.

Outland Entertainment is pleased to announce Barry Blair’s fantasy baby is growing into an insanely action-packed new comic book series – ELFLORD REBORN.

Written by Mat Nastos – who worked closely with Barry Blair to start this new series – and featuring artwork from Tony Vassallo and Pedro Figue, the project is part of Outland Entertainment’s venture: The Barry Blair Library . Continue reading “Elflord Reborn Kickstarter”

Variant Envy: Enormous #7 Hoknes Comics Variants

My friend and long time www.Comicsheatingup.net contributor, Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com, is releasing two variant covers for Enormous #7 (aka Enormous Season 2 #1). He is making them available to CHU readers first. I can tell you this, the two variants I released for #6 rarely come up for sale as they were limited and are being held by collectors, I have a feeling the same thing will happen with these.
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Charlie Adlard leads Delcourts digital releases on Comixology

Delcourt Group, the leading independent comic book publisher in France, took a big step in their global expansion today with the debut of an exclusive line of English language digital-first comics on comiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform. This major publishing program premieres this month with three of the bestselling titles published in France, including The Curse of the Wendigo, which was illustrated by artist Charlie Adlard, best known for his collaboration with Robert Kirkman on The Walking Dead, and Come Prima by Alfred, the graphic novel which won the Prix du Meilleur Album at the 2014 Angoulême International Comics Festival. Announced in advance of San Diego Comic Con 2015, the initiative calls for more than 150 acclaimed Delcourt titles to be published over the next 12 months exclusively through comiXology.
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 7/6/15

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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 Reorder List for 7/6/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 7/6/15”

New Ant-Man trailer features familiar Avenger

We ran the spoiler for the mid and end credit which alludes to the Avengers being a part of the Ant-Man movie and Ant-Man playing a bigger role in the Avengers. It looks like that info has been validated. A new international trailer features a familiar Avenger. There are spoliers ahead so read at your own discretion. Continue reading “New Ant-Man trailer features familiar Avenger”

ComicXposure Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #3 Blood Red Convention Exclusive

I ran out of space in the title. However, The ASM Renew Your Vows #3 Comicxposure Blood Red Variant, that is only available at CONNECTICUT COMICCON (while supplies last) will go up for sale tonight. The cover was done by Mike Deodato.
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