SOLD OUT New #1 Comics for December 3 2014

Article by comic book historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
This article is immensely useful in determining what retailers have under ordered and what is going to sell out fast.
This column is here to help promote every new comic book series debuting this week.
Pictured are the 3 new series that are selling out the fastest at Diamond ! Continue reading “SOLD OUT New #1 Comics for December 3 2014”

Comics Picks of the week for delivery 12/3/14

Each week, hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best chance of heating up. Here are out picks of the week:
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A look ahead to January and February new titles

We are always looking ahead to new series coming out in the upcoming months. Here are a few (of the many) new books coming out in January and February worth keeping an eye out for: Continue reading “A look ahead to January and February new titles”

Walking Dead Mystery box print run

Kudos to Skybound for doing something different as a publisher and putting out a mystery box this year for the Thanksgiving (Black Friday and Cyber-Monday) weekend. Mystery boxes are nothing new as many companies, such as Loot Crate, have been doing them for a while, but this is the first time I have seen a publisher do one. Continue reading “Walking Dead Mystery box print run”

Image with three new sold out books leading into Wednesday

I always enjoy looking at the books coming out each week that are sold out or near sold out. This week, Image three new books coming out that have already sold out before the books are even on the shelf. Continue reading “Image with three new sold out books leading into Wednesday”

Walking Dead Season 5 Midseason finally spec

Man, brutal ending to the midseason of the Walking Dead Season 5. I am keeping this spoiler free so, it is ok to read if you haven’t watched the show yet. Continue reading “Walking Dead Season 5 Midseason finally spec”

Cyber Monday: Walking Dead Mystery Boxes still available and with free shipping

The Black Friday Walkind Dead Mystery Boxes are still available if you were on the fence about ordering them. If you jumped in early like me, you missed out on free shipping. See past the bump for details:
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Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 11/30/14

The Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list is a great speculator tool. It gives a snap shot of what comics shops are going back and getting more copies of before the books are released. These books could be new series, second issues of new series, reprints of recent hot books, or a hot story line. What ever the reason, these are the books retailers want. Here is the Diamond Comics Advanced reorder List for 11/30/14 Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 11/30/14”

Tfaw Hot 20 comics for 11/30/14

What makes these the hottest comics? Besides being best sellers, these are also typically the ones our customers are talking about. Check them out to see what all the buzz is about!
I usually run the list once a week just to show what is selling well on-line. Granted, this is just one retailer, but you can bet that other stores are experiencing the same thing. Continue reading “Tfaw Hot 20 comics for 11/30/14”

Terra Kaiju Kickstarter

I love Kickstarters. Many great comics come out of the crowd source funding site. I have come across one that really interests me and wanted to give it more attention. Terra Kaiju by Joe Badon is looking for funding. The nice thing about this one is the low entry point for the physical copy. For just $7 You get a copy of the book, with your name in the thank you section in the back. Not a bad deal. This one is a big draw for me as I am a huge Godzilla fan. (Will have to show the giant Godzilla attacking Baltimore painting hanging proudly in my family room) Continue reading “Terra Kaiju Kickstarter”

STAR WARS returns to Marvel in January 2015 with 32 variant covers

Commentary by comics historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
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I was six years old in Grade 1 when Star Wars debuted in theaters in 1977. So Star Wars is possibly the most important franchise/concept in my life. So very excited to see Star Wars back at Marvel.
However their new slogan is “welcome Home” which I think is a bit funny since it was Marvel’s decision to stop publishing Star Wars comics completely back in 1986 as sales had dropped fairly low. The series lasted 107 issues. #107 is very valuable now as the last issue that also had the smallest print run. Those facts are true but note that #104-107 are almost the same small print run. The print run in 1986 was 65,000 copies for the final issue. Marvel’s average comic sales must have been fairly impressive to cancel a title with 65,000 considered a failure. In 2014 a print run of 65,000 would now make a title about the #6 best selling ongoing Marvel title and would be considered a great success. Continue reading “STAR WARS returns to Marvel in January 2015 with 32 variant covers”

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