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Doing some pre-orders and coming across some interesting stuff. More SDCC Exclusives have become available for order. So if you were unable to attend the show, and wanted some of the goodies, here is your chance. Continue reading “Rocket Raccoon Pop and Other SDCC exclusives available”
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 for 8/9/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/9/15”
Sorry for being away for a couple of days. In addition to the Black Mask signing this weekend, I have also been terribly sick. After a few nights of crashing out early, I am back on the mend and trying to get things back on track. With that said, I came across this gem again. The 1994 Fantastic Four movie trailer for the Roger Corman directed film. Just goes to show there was a time when the Marvel Cinematic Universe was not so great.
Continue reading “Just for Fun, 1994 Fantastic Four Trailer”
It has been a little while since I offered a signing opportunity. I used to do them about once or twice a month. Things get busy and sadly I had to cut down on the amount of signings I was doing and offering. This is one I could not pass up.
Continue reading “Young Terrorist / We Can Never Go Home Signing opportunity”
Imperium #7 was supposed to come out today. Some shops reported getting it and others didn’t. I heard the word “allocation” thrown around. Continue reading “So what is the deal with Imperium #7”
Holy Cow. Here is a winner. Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #5 ComicXposure Variant.
The variants they have put out for this series have been incredible. This one features a Mike Deodato homage to the classic Brian Bolland Killing Joke cover.
Continue reading “Variant Envy: Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #5 Comicxposure Variant”
The official Deadpool Trailer just aired on Conan. It is essentially the same trailer that leaked out of SDCC, but of course, much clearer. The trailer just went online at the official Deadpool website, which takes you directly to Youtube currently. So without further ado, Deadpool the Trailer. Continue reading “Official Deadpool Trailer airs on Conan”
Here we go again. Another free comic Wednesday. This time a prize pack of four Comicxposure Marvel Variants. Four comics one winner. Spider-Gwen #5 Comicxposure Variant, Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #1 ComicXposure Variant, Secret Wars 3&4 Comicxposure Variants.
Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Comicxposure Marvel Variants”
Thanks to everyone who entered. We love giving away comics and are thankful to all the great sponsors. The rules are the same as ever. Winner has 48 hours to contact me for shipping arrangement. US Winners get free shipping. International winners chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Batgirl #41 Recalled Cover (Custom Cover)”
Thanks to our own Mel V. for this variant. Same rules apply ships free in the US international winner agrees to chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Spider-Gwen #1 Signed Midtown Variant”
Thanks to Comicxposure for sponsoring this contest.
The winner of the GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle black and white variant is below: Continue reading “Winner! GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle Black and White variant”
Wednesday, the best day of the week, new comic book day. It is like your birthday in the middle of each week (well, one where you buy your own presents.)
We open things up to hear from you. A free for all. Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
What’s up CHU? Another great week for comics. With comics comes variants. With variants comes the chase. I pick the ones I am feeling each week. Remember some variants go up in value, some go down in value, but as long as you buy the covers you like you will never lose.
Continue reading “Mel’s Variant picks of the week”
Did you check out the plush Poyo from Skelton Crew Studios has on pre-order? Yes, you can have your very own Poyo to love and hold (or torture if that’s your thing), because who doesn’t love Poyo? You know you want one, just so you can hang out with him while reading the weekly picks of the week at CHU!
Now, on with the picks of the week… Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for delivery 8/5/15”
Each week hundreds of new books hit the stands, all with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the books we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are out picks of the week for delivery 8/5/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 8/5/15”
Here is something from John C. about eBay sellers opening Sex Criminal #11 bags and resealing the bags if they do not find a sketch. We talked about this in the comment section but as of yet didn’t have proof. Well here it is. Continue reading “Scam Alert: Rebagged Sex Criminals #11”
Another sold out book from Black Mask Studios (@blackmaskstudio). Michael Moreci’s Transference #1 has sold out and is going back for a second printing with new cover art. Continue reading “Transference #1 Sold out and going to second print”
Here is one for all the Francesco Francavilla fans out there (myself included). Third Eye comics has started pre-orders on their Star Wars Shattered Empire #1 Third Eye Variant featuring cover art by Francavilla. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Star Wars: Shattered Empire #1 Third Eye Variant”
Sure, she has the looks. Sure she has the talent. But does Olivia Munn have the fighting prowess to pull of Psylocke? Olivia posted the following video to her Instagram account earlier. Continue reading “Olivia Munn showing off Psylocke moves”
I have never been a fan of Marvel’s first family. The comic series never appealed to me. The original two films never had anything of interest other than Jessica Alba. However, the newest trailer has piqued my interest for one reason: Deadpool Continue reading “New Fantastic Four Trailer features Deadpool”
There is no stopping ‘The Walking Dead.’ The comic book, turned TV show, turned global franchise is arguably the most successful independent comic ever. The second TV show, ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ premieres this month and has already been picked up for a second season. Continue reading “AMC CONFIRMS 15-EPISODE ORDER FOR SECOND SEASON OF “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD””
It has been a few weeks since the Deadpool trailer leaked online at Sdcc. By now, many expected the trailer to air, but alas it has not. Today, the “Deadpool Trailer” trailer hit.
Continue reading “Deadpool trailer for the trailer “
Bi-weekly column and list compiled by comics historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
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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 usually listed unless they have heated up way above the potential initial high price for them). 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.
Note these are all the “hot” recent sold comics that your comic shops will not have still on the shelf for cover price. However many speculators will hunt their local comic shops looking for that “hot” book that is still on the shelf – sometimes you find them!
This market report is based on very current constant online sales. Number of sales online above cover and the amount above cover price are the criteria I use for ranking books highest on the list. Usually books ranking highest in the top 40 are books that have made jumps in value since the very last chart. These are the books that are likely increasing at this very moment. Books ranking from #41-100 are usually big sellers and have recently jumped in the past months but have not climbed since the last chart. Any comics ranked below the top 100 used to be hot books and do have a high value but are no longer expected to climb in value so be more cautious hunting those books out. Data can get outdated quickly so I always suggest you look at ended sold auctions at www.ebay.com to see what the most recent sales prices are on any listed books. (If you spot an error or a forgotten book/price please let me know) Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot 200 comics for late July”
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 for 8/2/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/2/15”
I have said it before and I will say it again, Paul Pope is one of my favorite creators. I have been a fan since THB was first released and have bought just about everything he has put out since.
Battling Boy, which was optioned a while back, had landed an Oscar award winning director. Continue reading “Battling Boy gets award winning Director”