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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 shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 2/14/18:
It’s that time again. First month down in 2018 and now we find ourselves in February after a really exciting January for comic speculation and flipping. Hopefully February keeps up in the positive trend of great books, great flips and the comic world keeping us entertained.
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 2/7/18:
It’s the second Wendnesday of the new year and I must say, it’s looking great so far. Last week we saw Batman 38 fly off the shelves at the shops and the new Archie book Cosmo was reported to be non-existent at some shops, what do we have in store for this week?
Oh look at that snappy new title? Because I don’t only spec now, I tell you what to not buy, well, at least don’t buy to possibly flip or make profit later on. A shout out to our regular visitor Vann for the suggestion. I liked it so much, I’m sending him a signed Eric … Continue reading “Poyo's Spec and Drek for Dec. 13th 2017”
Getting close to the end of the year and things are getting busy. I have been swamped at work this week so have spent so much time on that I have almost forgot what is important. Comics. Our weekly break from the grind to get to the shops and get the good reads, spec pics, … Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for November 15th, 2017”
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each which potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here is this week picks of the week for deliver 9/13/17:
This is the crispy brown edition as I’m crispy, a few shades darker and dry from the beach trip this past weekend. With Tropical Storm Franklin making it’s way into Mexico, we benefited with larger waves, washing more sea shells ashore for the kiddos to gather but we had to be extra careful as the … Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for August 16th, 2017”
Early preview pages revealed Image Comics is pleased to announce THE DOOMSTER’S MONOLITHIC POCKET ALPHABET, written by Theo Prasidis and illustrated by Maarten Donders. The 64 page, full-color, pocket-sized, hardcover book puts a cheeky spin on small illustrated books in the vein of Edward Gorey’s The Gashlycrumb Tinies and Tim Burton’s The Melancholy Death of … Continue reading “THE DOOMSTER’S MONOLITHIC POCKET ALPHABET will hit stores this November”
The August edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops on July 26th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning October 2017. This month’s cover features Batman: White Knight by Sean Murphy.
Hey gang, another Wednesday is upon us. Coming off the heels of an American holiday, and like all crappy bosses, Anthony has me picking comics instead of watching fireworks. That is ok because I am getting ready for another American tradition, the road trip. The family and I are setting out in a couple weeks … Continue reading “Poyo’s Picks for July 5th, 2017”
May the 4th is upon us. FCBD 2017 is upon us, but Wednesday, the best day each week comes to us before both of these other nerd days of importance. What’s going to heat up this week? We can only guess. Anthony and Terry pointed out some great books and possible spec’s in their Spec … Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for May 3rd, 2017”
It’s the time again, where we run off to the local comic shops to give them all our hard earned cash in hopes of picking up some more preciousness’s. Yes, that’s a word, I think. They used it in LOTR so I’m gonna say it’s an actual word because that’s what our comics are, precious. … Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for April 26th, 2017”
It’s beginning to look a lot like.. New Comic Book Day! Every Wednesday we go.. Take a look at Poyo’s picks, they’re gonna glisten once again, With everything you probably already know..
We welcome Julie from Villains in Pants Comics tonight. Being a fan of comics has many different facets, and almost everyone has a slightly unique perspective on the medium. Some people just love stories and read their comics while eating Cheetos leaving glops of orange crumbs all over the cover. Some people are interested … Continue reading “The Fresh Frequency by Julie (aka ½ of Villains In Pants Comics)”
So NYCC was a blast. It was nice meeting people and hanging with Anthony and Tyson from ToyBoxOne. Met Mel as well, but with the crowds and such, we all sort of went our own way at times. Shout out to Larry as well from Larry’s Comics, great pleasure to finally meet you in person. … Continue reading “Poyo's Picks for October 12, 2016”
Another year at Baltimore has come and gone. It was a fun one for me this year attending the retailer dinner, the retailer summit, and that was all before hitting the con. Here are my highlights.
From time to time we like to spotlight artists doing Kickstarter funded books. They are great do it yourself books that do not get the attention they deserve. Not to mention it is the breeding ground of some great writers and artists who could go on to be big stars. The guys I really like … Continue reading “Self Published Spotlight: Endigo Society”
Blind Adam us a comic book dealer in New York and New Jersey, and yes, he is blind. He has been contributing a fun list of hidden gems each week. What’s up CHU, it’s your boy Blind Adam back again. I want to say thank you all for reading. Thank you all for the feedback. Now … Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems”
I am telling you now, if you are a fan of the series, you will want to get your order in early for a couple reasons. First, I have read the issue already, preview pdf copies rock, and it cranks up the crazy that started in the first issue and takes it to a new … Continue reading “Straightjacket #2 Update”
I wrote about Roman Ritual a while back and about how good of a book it was. I know that Halloween is over but if you are looking for a good horror book make sure to check out Roman Ritual, especially if you picked up and enjoyed Straightjacket.
WHAT UP CHU? AND WHEW WHAT A WEEKEND! I Had a legendary time at New York Comic Con. There was so much to see and do, I think that it is impossible for anyone to experience all that it has to offer in 4 days.
Terry Hoknes does a great job of compiling lists of the hottest selling comics for the month. Here is the top selling comics for Late August.
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 7/22/15.
Variants are great, exclusives are nice, but we all know that what’s inside make a comic last. This column is about the meat between the shiny incentive cover and the final full-page ad on the back for a toy you’re a little to old to admit to owning! What is going on inside that is … Continue reading “DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec!”