I have been sitting on this one for a little bit as I didn’t know what to make of it. The Muslim Ms. Marvel had a bit of a buzz when the final issue of Kelly Sue Deconnick’s series introduced her. Then the Marvel point one issue came out a week ago. This was her first full appearance. Then his article from Vibe came out. Continue reading “New Ms Marvel generating buzz”
Comics Sales 2013 – December – Surprise high and low sales report
Market report by comics historian Terry Hoknes – hoknes@hotmail.com of www.HoknesComics.com
Every month Diamond Distributors reports the top 300 best selling highest ordered new comic books of the month
Retailers order new products 2 months in advance and must predict how well new comics will sell for them.
What happens every month is some titles are over-ordered and some retailers under-order.
As a stereotypical rule most retail shops will order extra heavy on all DC and Marvel titles knowing they might have potentially longer shelf life. All other smaller publishers most retailers will NOT take the same risk with financially.
Therefore the best selling comics of the year are predictably from the “big 2” publishers and the smallest print runs and books that sell out the quickest are from the smallest publishers. Continue reading “Comics Sales 2013 – December – Surprise high and low sales report”
Comic Picks of the week for 1/15/14
Each week tons of new books come out, each with potential. We pick the books we think have the best chance of rising in value. Here are picks of the week for delivery on 1/15/14: Continue reading “Comic Picks of the week for 1/15/14”
Amazing Spider-Man #1 and end of Superior Spider-Man Speculation
We have all probably seen the goofy cover to the New Amazing Spider-man #1 and seen the smiling face. Well, NY Daily News broke the story tonight that….. (if you haven’t read it or do not want spoilers stop here) Continue reading “Amazing Spider-Man #1 and end of Superior Spider-Man Speculation”
New releases for 1/15/14
Here is the full list of comics, graphic novels, and other goodies you can expect in shops this Wednesday, 1/15/14. Continue reading “New releases for 1/15/14”
Comics sold out before delivery on 1/8/14
This past week had quite a few sold out comics. Thanks to Tery Hoknes at www.hoknescomics.com for the list.
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Sex Criminals #1 4th printing: A comic heating up
There is no doubt that the series Sex Criminals from Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky is a hit. The first issue went through a first print, two basic reprints, and then a goofy, fun, Olan Mills style 4th print. Continue reading “Sex Criminals #1 4th printing: A comic heating up”
Favorite comics of 2013 and your best seller
Well we are at the end of the second week of 2014. I have been meaning to ask you all a couple of questions. Continue reading “Favorite comics of 2013 and your best seller”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 1/9/14
The Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List is the crystal ball for speculators. It is a look ahead to what stores are going back to order more of before the books come out. These are the books that are garnering attention enough for stores to want to get more of in their hands. So here this weeks list: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List for 1/9/14”
DAKOIT SPECULATOR PICK: DAREDEVIL #170,171,172- First Meeting Daredevil & Kingpin!!
From the Dakoit at http://comicbookspeculation.blogspot.com/ make sure to check out his blog
It’s been several weeks since I’ve devoted an entire blog to a speculator pick, but I’ve finally managed a little time for this one! Today, we shall continue with the theme from the recently posted Powerman(/Ironfist) issues #48,50, 54. Those ‘first-meet’ issues have brought on quite an interest among many other speculators, and I hope these three will too.
With all the talk about the Daredevil series from Netflix/Marvel coming soon, I thought about the future prominence of his extensive rogues gallery. To me, the Daredevil villain repertoire ranks fifth among all superheroes, only behind Batman, Spiderman, Superman and the Flash. Among the villains who Daredevil has faced over the last 45 years or more (Bullseye, Owl, Lady Bullseye, Mr.Fear, Typhoid Mary, The Hand, etc.) no one has put more terror and primal anger into DD than Wilson Fisk-aka.Kingpin. Continue reading “DAKOIT SPECULATOR PICK: DAREDEVIL #170,171,172- First Meeting Daredevil & Kingpin!!”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 1/8/14
Each week hundreds of new comics come out, each with the potential to increase in value. We pick the ones each week we think have the best shot of increasing.
Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 1/8/14”
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for 1/8/14
Each week Terry Hoknes at www.hoknescomics.com releases a video spotlighting hot new comics for the week. Here is this weeks for delivery 1.8.14 Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for 1/8/14”
Superman The Man of Steel #17: A Comic Heating Up
This one falls into the “Incredible hulk 180 vs. 181” argument. This means which one is the first true appearance, the cameo of full appearance. Needles to say, the first cameo of Doomsday is in Superman the Man of Steel 17 and the first full appearance is in #18. Regardless, both comics are shooting up in value, especially Man of Steel #17. Continue reading “Superman The Man of Steel #17: A Comic Heating Up”
Black Science #1 Hastings Variant flip idea
As reported here and pretty much all over the internet now, Black Science is a bonafied hit. Number 2 has been especially speculated on as it was not returnable and was ordered in much smaller quantities. But there is a deal that you can still make money on from number 1.
Continue reading “Black Science #1 Hastings Variant flip idea”
A look ahead to Wednesday 1/8/14
WOW, BIG WEEK THIS WEEK. Already a ton of sold out comics here is a sneak peak at what is coming out this Wednesday.
If you haven’t done so you can check out the full list of books that are sold out or close to sold out, here. Continue reading “A look ahead to Wednesday 1/8/14”
Sold out comics for delivery 12/31/13-1/4/14
Thanks to Terry Hoknes from hoknescomics.com for this weeks sold out list.
Continue reading “Sold out comics for delivery 12/31/13-1/4/14”
Top 200 Hottest Comic Titles and recent Back Issues during LATE DECEMBER 2013
Bi-weekly column and list compiled by comics historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
This chart is styled like the old classic Wizard Magazine Top 10 Hottest Comic charts that were published every month in the 1990′s.
This list is updated every 2 weeks. This list is compiled from my non-stop research of the current market. I believe these were the most demand and growing in value books this month. This list focuses on all regular edition covers. (Variants are not listed otherwise they would likely dominate the entire list due to instant high prices and calculated small print runs). If you think I have missed any hot MODERN titles/issues please let me know. Here are my picks of what I believe are the hottest comics at this very moment from all sold out releases of MODERN comics online based on back issue sales ABOVE cover price. Continue reading “Top 200 Hottest Comic Titles and recent Back Issues during LATE DECEMBER 2013”
SOLD OUT New #1 and #2 Comics for January 8 2014 Release Week
Article by comic book historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
Support new comics !
This column is here to help promote brand new comic book series.
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! Continue reading “SOLD OUT New #1 and #2 Comics for January 8 2014 Release Week”
SOLD OUT New #1 and #2 Comics for January 1 2014 Release Week
Article by comic book historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
Support new comics !
This column is here to help promote brand new comic book series.
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! Continue reading “SOLD OUT New #1 and #2 Comics for January 1 2014 Release Week”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list for 1/2/14
A new year begins, can’t wait to see what is going to pop this year. A good indicator of what is going to be hot is the Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list. The is the list of the comics your local retailer is going back to get more copies of before the final order cut off. Some new books, and returning favorites on the list this week, some real good stuff. Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list for 1/2/14”
Flip Idea: Tfaw.com sale
I love a good deal. I will pick up a ton of comics if they are a dollar or less. I also love to look for ideas on things to sell that i can get cheap and sell at a profit. I will travel around to different comics shops, and scour the internet for a deal. Continue reading “Flip Idea: Tfaw.com sale”
Black Science #2 continues to do well on secondary market
It is funny how books can shoot up in value for what seems to be no reason. It is funnies how some continue to perform well for a while after. Many speculation books should be flipped quickly to maximize returns, as they often drop well below their original selling price. That is why it can be difficult to speculate on new books. Black Science #2 has so far bucked the trend of dropping in price. Continue reading “Black Science #2 continues to do well on secondary market”
Comic Picks of the week for 12/31/13
Past two weeks have been a little light. This week is much better than last week. Each week hundreds of new books are released. We give our picks for the books we see with the best chances to go up in value. Here are our picks for 12/31/13. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the week for 12/31/13”
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics 12/31/13
Each week Terry Hoknes from hoknewcomics.com releases a video spotlighting his picks of the week for new comics, here are his picks for 12/31/13
Happy New Year from Comicsheatingup.net
Just wanted to take a second to thank all of you who check out the site a Happy New Year. Continue reading “Happy New Year from Comicsheatingup.net”