It was bound to happen, hype built up on “The Sixth Gun’ stemming from the announcement that NBC optioned it for a TV show. When the NBC passed on it, prices dropped. (Do not get me wrong though, this is a great book.) This ends up creating what stock traders call “bag holders,” as in being left holding the bag. Continue reading “Bidding down on ‘Sixth Gun’ since NBC passes on show”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List 5/9/13
Diamond Advanced Reorder List
One way to guage how hot a comic is/will be is by the Diamond Comics Advanced reorder list. This gives retailers a chance to up their orders for books that may have caught some heat before the release and before the final order cut offs. So without further ado, this weeks advanced reorder list
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FIRST LOOK: Neil Gaiman’s avenging Angela will make Marvel history
Marvel Comics version of Angela. Original breaking story that Angela would be joining Marvel Comics Guardians of the Galaxy sent Spawn #9 soaring, now that people are getting their first look and further news of the plans for her, this book could take off again. Regardless, interst hasn’t been this high in a Spawn issue in years.
NBC passes in ‘Sixth Gun’ Tv show
Comic Book Resources is reporting, and Cullen Bunn has tweeted, that The Sixth Gun Tv show is no go at NBC.
http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2013/05/09/nbc-passes-on-the-sixth-gun/
The show could still be picked up elsewhere as it was originally intended to be a six episode mini series on Scyfi.
‘Suicide Risk’ sells out
‘Suicide Risk’, Boom Studios new book has sold out through Diamond Comics Distributor and is going to a second print. Second print should be released on June 7th.
‘Ten Grand’ sells out and goes to second printing
J. Michael Straczynski’s new book from Image Comics, ‘Ten Grand’ has sold out at the distributor level and gone to a second print.
Copies are available on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=151042537510&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Larry’s Comics Market Report 5/8/13
Larry’s Comics Market Report
Every Tuesday Larry Doherty from Larryscomics.net in Lowell, MA puts out a market report of books that are selling well in his shop and books that are heating up the secondary market. He also speculates on new books. (We tend to think most of the same books are worth picking up.) We will be running his mini-blog post each week. (This week he was a little late sending it out) Here is this weeks: Continue reading “Larry’s Comics Market Report 5/8/13”
Über #1 sold out at Distributor level
Following up on the success of issue 0 Über #1 has sold out at the distributor level. Continue reading “Über #1 sold out at Distributor level”
Rachel Rising #1 3rd print hits $90
We mentioned the other day that Terry Moore tweeted the print runs for the second and third prints of ‘Rachel Rising.’ Tweet link. Continue reading “Rachel Rising #1 3rd print hits $90”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/8/13
Each week we spotlight a book or a couple of books that we thing are worth checking out and may rise in value. Here is our speculation picks of the week:
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Free comic book day
May the 4th is almost upon us and as you know it’s free comic book day. Some stores like Capital Comics in Maryland are kicking things off early with a midnight release. A chance get the free books a little early. Continue reading “Free comic book day”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list 5/3/13
One way to guage how hot a comic is/will be is by the Diamond Comics Advanced reorder list. This gives retailers to up their orders for books that may have caught some heat before the release and before the final order cut offs. So without further ado, this weeks advanced reorder list: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list 5/3/13”
Terry Moore tweets ‘Rachel Rising’ 2nd and 3rd print run numbers
I had put out the print run for Terry Moore’s ‘Rachel Rising’ earlier. But one thing was missing, the reprint print run numbers. Well we have them, straight from Terry Moore’s mouth (or at least his twitter feed.) Continue reading “Terry Moore tweets ‘Rachel Rising’ 2nd and 3rd print run numbers”
Hoax Hunters Print Run
So as we reported, ‘Hoax Hunters’ has been optioned for a movie deal. The back issue prices have been moving up nicely. But how many issues are there out there? Well Here you go. I do not have a solid number on #2 yet as it did not appear on the top 300 list for books shipped but it is an estimate. All in all, pretty low number for a Modern Comic. Continue reading “Hoax Hunters Print Run”
Larry’s Comics Market Report
Larry’s Comics Market Report
Every Tuesday Larry Doherty from Larryscomics.net in Lowell, MA puts out a market report of books that are selling well in his shop and books that are heating up the secondary market. He also speculates on new books. (We tend to think most of the same books are worth picking up.) We will be running his mini-blog post each week. Here is this weeks: Continue reading “Larry’s Comics Market Report”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/1/13
I am getting this one out a little early this week. Here are my picks of the week for Wednesday 5/1/13. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/1/13”
‘Hoax Hunters’ movie deal sends prices up
Seems these announcements come out every day now, and when they do the market takes notice quickly. Steve Seeley’s Hoax Hunters has been picked up for a movie deal and prices are shooting up. Continue reading “‘Hoax Hunters’ movie deal sends prices up”
‘The Strain’ #1 on the rise. Tv deal set
Bleeding Cool has noted that the Guellermo Del Torro horror comic is heading to FX. Looks like a pilot has been ordered. In turn, prices on #1 have started to shoot up. The first issue was released for $1 and is now going for $13 with the 1 in 5 variant going for $15. A quick scan of eBay shows people are asking for, on average $24.95 for a buy it now. Continue reading “‘The Strain’ #1 on the rise. Tv deal set”
Diamond Comics Advanced reorder and reorder list 4/26/13
One way to gauge how hot a comic will be is by looking at the Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder list. This is where retailers can up their orders on books before the final order cut-off. This list tends to be where retailers, who were playing conservative on certain books, go all in after buzz picks up. This week’s highlights are dominated by (Injustice Gods Among Us, and Spider-Man) reprints: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced reorder and reorder list 4/26/13”
‘Rachel Rising’ #1 CGC 9.8 $1000
We talked about Rachel Rising #1 hitting $200 last Friday. http://comicsheatingup.wordpress.com/2013/04/19/rachel-rising-optioned-for-tv/ Continue reading “‘Rachel Rising’ #1 CGC 9.8 $1000”
Larry’s Comics Market Report
Every Tuesday Larry Doherty from Larryscomics.net in Lowell, MA puts out a market report of books that are selling well in his shop and books that are heating up the secondary market. He also speculates on new books. (We tend to think most of the same books are worth picking up.) We will be running his mini-blog post each week. Here is this weeks: Continue reading “Larry’s Comics Market Report”
Rachel Rising print runs
With the heat being on Rachel Rising back issues, I though it would be nice to see how many copies of each book have been put out. So here is the estimated print run: Continue reading “Rachel Rising print runs”
Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 4/24/2013
There are a good crop of books coming out this week and I always put out my picks of the week the day before the books come out. So here are my speculator picks of the week for Wednesday April 24th 2013. Continue reading “Comic Picks of the Week for Delivery 4/24/2013”
‘Rachel Rising’ optioned for Tv
MTV and several other news sites are reporting the Indy Gem ‘Rachel Rising’ by Terry Moore has been optioned for a tv series. Continue reading “‘Rachel Rising’ optioned for Tv”
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List 4/18/13
One way to gauge how hot a comic is/will be is by the Diamond Comics advanced reorder list. His is a list of the top 25 most reordered comics before the release of the books. We post and analyze the list each week bringing you the highlights. Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List 4/18/13”