Article by comic book historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
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 !
This weekly article shows how popular the titles are and how close they are to selling out at Diamond.
This will give retailers and collectors a heads up with a reminder of books you want to make sure you get immediately!!
Sometimes books don’t sell out immediately so its worth taking a look back at series that came out in the past few months !
Comics can sell out very quickly so some titles on this list will be more valuable instantly the day of release !
Keep in mind that with 1500 comic stores if even just 20% of stores re-ordered just 1 copy each that would be 300 more copies sold instantly so a book can easily sell out within minutes if the book gets some buzz and/or good response from readers!
So many comics on the list that still have copies left are going to eventually all sell out.
Diamond data of copies still available listed below compiled the week BEFORE release date! Continue reading “SOLD OUT New #1 Comics for July 2 2014”
Larry's Comics Pick of the Week for delivery date 7/2/14
Where the hell would be the fun of picking Figment #2, Deadpool vs X-Force #1, or the Image title du jour?
Too Easy.
This week there are a TON of “Right under your nose picks”
Too boring. I’m Larry Doherty, a bold maverick. It’s my job to scour previews for stuff other retailers will miss; purchase accordingly. I look under every rock.
I’ll be more daring:
My speculator-y pick of the week:
ENORMOUS #1 215 INK
(W) Tim Daniel (A/CA) Mehdi Cheggour
In the midst of a planetary crisis for food and fuel, a vast ecological cataclysm has spawned “The Enormous,” massive beasts unlike anything ever encountered. Humanity struggles to stave off extinction. The original one-shot graphic novel returns in an ongoing series as the companion to the new live-action web series from Machinima!
Why? It HAS to have a microscopic print run. ( See how many shops have this on their shelves)
The artwork & production values are jaw dropping.
It’s the first NORMAL size appearance of the property. In 2013 Image released an oversized one shot. ( not a bad buy ) It’s my experience that collectors tend to shy away from odd size material.
This book WILL sellout at the distributor level.
This book will appeal to Giant Monster ( Godzilla fans)
Main reason for a spec play:
The book ties into a Web series that will surely bring some new faces to the direct market.
http://geektyrant.com/news/first-episode-of-the-giant-monster-web-series-enormous
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/2/14
Summer always means crazy release schedules. This summer has had a couple of big weeks back to back. This week is another one. Each week hundreds of new books are released, we pick the ones we think have the best shot of heating up. Here is this weeks: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 7/2/14”
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for delivery 7/2/14
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 7/2/14: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for delivery 7/2/14”
A look ahead to Wednesday 7/2/14
Summer is well under way, and this has been a comic book speculator’s summer. Comics are shooting up in value the day they come out, reminds me of two years ago. Books are selling out before they hit the stands. Here is a quick look at some of the books you should be looking at for delivery 7/2/14
Continue reading “A look ahead to Wednesday 7/2/14”
TFAW Hot 20 from Wednesday 6/25/14
Each week, TFAW.com releases their top selling 20 comics. Here is this weeks list: Continue reading “TFAW Hot 20 from Wednesday 6/25/14”
Dr Who SDCC Variant flip idea
Last one for the night I promise. Two more flipable pre-orderable books coming out of San Diego Comic Con. These are for Dr. Who books from IDW. This show has a huge fan base and could be easy sells. Continue reading “Dr Who SDCC Variant flip idea”
Spider-Man 2099 SDCC flip idea
Here we go again, if you want in act quickly, as these pre-orders sell out quickly. Spider-man 2099 #1 SDCC Variant available for pre-order without having to pay for airfare and hotel in San Diego. Continue reading “Spider-Man 2099 SDCC flip idea”
Black Science #7 SDCC Flip Idea
The Uncanny X-Men #23 SDCC book sold out fast. You guys waste no time. I didn’t even order mine, my own fault. But there is more chances to flip SDCC books without attending. Continue reading “Black Science #7 SDCC Flip Idea”
Star Trek: City at the Edge of Tomorrow sells out, print run
Star Trek: The City at the Edge of Tomorrow, the classic Star Trek story by Harlan Ellison and first time used in comic book format, has sold out through Diamond Comics Distributors. Continue reading “Star Trek: City at the Edge of Tomorrow sells out, print run”
Winterworld #1 sells out, print run
Winterworld #1 from IDW and writer Chuck Dixon has sold out through Diamond Comics Distributors. Continue reading “Winterworld #1 sells out, print run”
Uncanny X-men #23 SDCC variant flip idea
Exclusives from San Diego Comic Con tend to be hot, especially shortly after the show. Here is a chance to jump on something and flip quickly, potentially making good money. Continue reading “Uncanny X-men #23 SDCC variant flip idea”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 6/29/14
The Diamond conics advanced reorder list is a great speculator tool, Its shows what books are hot and shops are scrabling to grab additional copies of. Here is the list for 6/29/14 Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 6/29/14”
Paul Pope signing
Just want to say thanks to the people who jumped on the opportunity for the Death of Haggard West and Zero #1 Phantom Variants signed by comic book legend Paul Pope. Continue reading “Paul Pope signing”
Speculating Outcast #1
Bleeding Cool covered speculation on Outcast #1 (a day after we talked about it) and the prices that were being realized. Continue reading “Speculating Outcast #1”
Updated: Want to see Guardians of the Galaxy early?
This turns out to be a 17 minute preview in IMAX. The email that I received form Advanced Screenings (who I have seen a ton of free movies through) presented it as a free screening and not a preview. If you do go you will get a groovy Guardians Poster Continue reading “Updated: Want to see Guardians of the Galaxy early?”
Paul Pope signing this weekend
Just got word I will be doing a very small Paul Pope signing this weekend Continue reading “Paul Pope signing this weekend”
A look at Wednesday 6/25/14: Outcast #1
One book jumping up in price on a Wednesday is good, but two jumping up in price on the day of release is awesome. Outcast #1 from Robert Kirkman, sold out going into Wednesday, has jumped. Continue reading “A look at Wednesday 6/25/14: Outcast #1”
A look at Wednesday 6/25/14: Adventures of Superman #14
I love a book that sells for above cover price on the day it is released. This is the case with Adventures of Superman #14. Continue reading “A look at Wednesday 6/25/14: Adventures of Superman #14”
Haunted #2 a book to keep an eye on
Mark R. sent me an email asking what the print run on Haunted #2 from Red 5 comics was. I took a look and could not find it, that may be a good thing and I will explain. Continue reading “Haunted #2 a book to keep an eye on”
Spread #1 Signing Update
Sorry to do two posts in two days about the Spread #1 signing on July 12, 2014, but there has been a great response to it and I need to make a clarification and an update. Continue reading “Spread #1 Signing Update”
Larry's Comics Pick of the week for 6/25/14
Each week, Larry Doherty from www.larryscomics.net stops by and gives us his pick of the week. Here is his pick for delivery 6/25/14. Continue reading “Larry's Comics Pick of the week for 6/25/14”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/25/14
Each week, hundreds of new books hit the shops. Each book has potential, some live up to that potential. Each we we spotlight the books we think will heat up. Here is our picks of the week for delivery 6/25/14:
Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/25/14”
CHU reader eBay auctions
I started a little something last November, asking readers to add CHU Black Friday to their eBay titles to have them pop up on the side bar. I am kind of limited to what shows up, it is random. Anyway, talking to Terry Hoknes today and decided to offer up a section for reader eBay auctions. Continue reading “CHU reader eBay auctions”
Its Spreading…..
Cannot wait for this to get here. Continue reading “Its Spreading…..”