Speculation: investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high
profits.
I have always believed that the icing on the cake of comics is the fact that sometimes they are worth money. They’re entertaining and potentially valuable. I’m a reader first, but have always played the market a bit.
I love investing in modern comics, It’s an endeavor I began in 1988 & enjoyed incredible success along with horrific losses. It’s an exciting emotional roller coaster that starts a new ride every Wednesday. It’s one of my favorite things in this world.
Here are my speculator-y picks of the week: Continue reading “Larry's Comics Picks of the week for 10/29/14”
Hoknes Comics hot new comics for release on 10/29/14
Each week, Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com, releases a video spotlighting the week’s hot new comics. Here is this weeks for comics delivered on 10/29/14: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics hot new comics for release on 10/29/14”
Wednesday Open Forum
Continuing the conversation. What a day of news huh? Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 10/29/14
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 chances of heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 10/29/14 Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 10/29/14”
Avengers Infinity War Spec
The next two Avengers movies following Age of Ultron will be Infinity War. Let’s look at the spec on this one:
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Captain Marvel Spec
I have covered this one several times but will expand upon it some. Captain Marvel is getting her own movie. That’s right, her. Carol Danvers is getting her own movie. While no actress has been attached yet, she will be coming to the big screen starting in Avengers Ultron and will spin off in her own film. Continue reading “Captain Marvel Spec”
Thor Ragnarok Spec
We are skipping Guardians 2 because that should be just about the same as the first movie, until we get more info on the movie. Expect it to be about Thanos though. Would love to see a cancerverse story though.
I digress, this is about Thor: Ragnarok. Continue reading “Thor Ragnarok Spec”
Dr. Strange Movie Spec
This one will be a harder to pick spec piece for a couple of reasons. Continue reading “Dr. Strange Movie Spec”
Captain America Civil War Spec
Going back to April of this year, we put out this spec play stating Captain America 3 would be a Civil War tie in. Here is the spec on it. Continue reading “Captain America Civil War Spec”
Full list of Marvel Announcements for Wave 3
The internet broke in half today with the full slate of Marvel’s Wave 3 Movie announcements. Continue reading “Full list of Marvel Announcements for Wave 3”
Dr. Strange lead annoucned
Looks like casting has begun on the Dr. Strange movie. The lead actor has been named. Continue reading “Dr. Strange lead annoucned”
Captain Marvel (rumored) in Avengers Age of Ultron
Going way back to February, when we ran bit of spec, which we mentioned Carol Danvers Captain Marvel would be in Avengers Age of Ultron. Well the closer we get the more news come out, and will continue to come out. Continue reading “Captain Marvel (rumored) in Avengers Age of Ultron”
Sheltered movie movement rumors
Way back at the end of January we mentioned Sheltered was optioned for a movie. Looks like message board rumors are mentioning that news on the movie could be coming soon.
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Wytches #2 Phantom Variants
We spotlighted the cover for the Wytches #2 Third Eye Variants last night. Today, Larry from Larry’s comics sent these over today. Continue reading “Wytches #2 Phantom Variants”
Age of Apocalypse coming Summer 2015
Another day, another Marvel Mystery announcement for what we are guessing are a series of one shots. Continue reading “Age of Apocalypse coming Summer 2015”
Five Ghosts to start filming in January
Had a quiet and introspective weekend, kind of. But did pop out for a signing, Ryan Browne of God Hates Astronauts fame (also Manhattan Projects and Bedlam fame) and Frank Barbiere of Five Ghosts fame (and his twin Zach, cool guy) were present. Got to talk to Frank about the Five Ghosts TV series and learned a few things.
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder list for 10/26/14
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 10/26/14 Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder list for 10/26/14”
Tfaw’s top 20 hottest comics from 10/26/14
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! Continue reading “Tfaw’s top 20 hottest comics from 10/26/14”
Sold out comics from this past Wednesday 10/22/14
A couple of things drive up prices on comics, availability and demand, are the big two.
Each of these comics have sold out at the distributor level, which can effect availability.
Here are the comics that sold out this past week:
Small Press:
Hugh Howey’s Wool #4
Town Called Dragon #2
13 Coins #1 (Sold out at many online retailers but you can pre-order the NYCC variant here)
Image:
Goners #1
Walking Dead #133
Wytches #2 Third Eye Variant
Super pumped about Wytches. After walking away from New York Comic Con with some of the NYCC variants, and the movie announcement, and the fact the comic just kicked so much butt right out of the stable, Wytches has become one of my new obsessions.
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Hardcovers under $10
Thanks to Rich Johnston at Bleedingcool.com for this. Continue reading “Hardcovers under $10”
Inhumans Attilan Rising Coming in 2015
Just when I didn’t think there would be anymore one-shot announcements, along came another.
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Spread #7 cover preview
Kyle Strahm has been a good friend to the site. He has let us have the exclusive first look of the Spread #1 NYCC cover and he is back again with a preview of Spread #7’s covers. Continue reading “Spread #7 cover preview”
Avengers 2 Age of of Ultron trailer released
Avengers Age of Ultron trailer was released officially after it leaked out unofficially. Worth checking out. Continue reading “Avengers 2 Age of of Ultron trailer released”
Jena Malone as Carrie Kelly in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice
Larry Doherty touched on this one in his picks of the week this week.
Newsarama ran a piece quoting Variety that Jena Malone could be appearing in Batman Vs Superman: Dawn of Justice as Carrie Kelly, aka the Female Robin that appeared in the Dark Knight returns.
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