November was a crazy month. With the Local Comic Shop Day, which was great for retailers but a bomb in many cases on the secondary market, plus a ton of new releases, it was a giant month. November as a huge month for sales, so check out the numbers after the jump.
Continue reading “By The Numbers: November 2015 Comic Estimated Print Runs”
Tag: comic speculating
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 12/20/15
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 12/20/15:
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DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec: First Appearance of Boba Fett
DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec just in time for the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens
Recently, I was reading through my old Star Wars vol. 1 issues. I came across the “Star Words” column in the back of issue #41 and found a curious tale about the illustration of Yoda in #42
being based on the concept art by Ralph McQuarrie. Because Yoda’s appearance was a closely guarded secret prior to the June 20, 1980 release of The Empire Strikes Back, McQuarrie’s depiction of Yoda in concept art was all the pencilers had to go off of. Continue reading “DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec: First Appearance of Boba Fett”
Signed Private Eye HC by Brian K Vaughan
Thanks to DrunkWooky for sending this over.
I have been looking forward to Brian K. Vaughan’s web comic to be released in print since it was announced. The 300 page book came out at $50, and that stung a bit. Hard to cough up that amount of money for one book. Here is a deal that makes it a little sweeter. Continue reading “Signed Private Eye HC by Brian K Vaughan”
One to Watch: Wakfu
Kids love cartoons, adults love cartoons.
Kids love comics, adults love comics.
Put the two together and you have good potential for a profit. Wakfu is a cartoon based on a game that is becoming a comic. The comic will be published by Titan and comes out next Wednesday, 12/23/15. Continue reading “One to Watch: Wakfu”
Blind Adam’s Top 20 Hidden Gems
Blind Adam is back with another great list of hidden gems. Last weeks list had pretty good results so we are happy to welcome him back this week!
While you are out looking for new books, here is a list of back issues to dig for. Continue reading “Blind Adam’s Top 20 Hidden Gems”
One To Watch: Star Wars Tag and Bink Episode 1 Revenge of the Clones
We are just days away from Star Wars The Force Awakens hits theaters. One popular theory going around is Darth Plagueis, Darth Sidious’ (aka Emperor Palpatine) Sith Master. Well, rumors doing what they do, has caused some heat for a comic book where he first appears. Continue reading “One To Watch: Star Wars Tag and Bink Episode 1 Revenge of the Clones”
Wednesday Open Forum
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.
The 62nd edition of the open forum!
Monster World #1 Preview
At American Gothic Press, after splashing into the comic market with three Sci-Fi dystopias and a kaiju tale, we decided to take it down a notch and go classic in true monster style. Written by Philip Kim and Steve Niles, with art by Piotr Kowalski, and colors by Dennis Calero, MONSTER WORLD is a comic filled with Gumshoes, Ghouls, and Gruesome terror! MONSTER WORLD #1 will be available to purchase on Amazon, Comixology, and comic shops everywhere December 16th, 2015. Continue reading “Monster World #1 Preview”
Free Comic Wednesday: Hall of Comics Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1
The second of two great giveaways tonight. I have multiple copies of this to give away. There will be three winners.
Thanks to The Hall of Comics for sponsoring this one. Up for grabs is Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Hall of Comics Variant by Ivan Reis. Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Hall of Comics Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 “
Free Comic Wednesday: ComicXposure’s Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows Blood Red Variant
It wouldn’t be Wednesday without a Free Comic Wednesday.
So, we have two drawings starting tonight. The first one is thanks to our friends at ComicXposure.com. This is for the Blood Red Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Variant. Retail price is $39.99. So it is a good one to win.
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Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure B&W Variant
Trying to catch up on the Giveaways tonight so we will be drawing several recent giveaways tonight. Check them all out to see if you won. Here is the winner for the Black and White Variant for Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 from our friends at ComicXposure. Continue reading “Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure B&W Variant”
Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Negative Variant
Trying to catch up on the Giveaways tonight so we will be drawing several recent giveaways tonight. Check them all out to see if you won. Here is the winner for the negative variant for Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 from our friends at ComicXposure. Continue reading “Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Negative Variant”
Winner! Hoknes Comics Variants
Thanks to Hoknes Comics and Hoknes USA for sponsoring the two giveaways.
Here are the winners for the two books. Continue reading “Winner! Hoknes Comics Variants”
Mel’s Variant Picks of the Week for 12/16/15
What’s up CHU, Mel V back with another great week of comics and variants. Variants do carry risk, some go up, some go down, but as long as you are buying art that you like, you can’t go wrong. Continue reading “Mel’s Variant Picks of the Week for 12/16/15”
Poyo’s Picks of the Week for December 16, 2015
New Comic Wednesday, the best damn day of the week. Skip work, get to your LCS early I say.. Continue reading “Poyo’s Picks of the Week for December 16, 2015”
Phoenix Comicon Fanfest Cosplay Gallery
Thanks again to Louie M. who covers conventions in the Southwest for www.comicsheatingup.net
Here is the Coslay gallery for the Phoenix Comicon Fanfest: Continue reading “Phoenix Comicon Fanfest Cosplay Gallery”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 12/13/15
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 12/13/15:
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Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 Wrap up
Thanks to Louie M. who covers South West conventions for www.comicsheatingup.net. Here is his wrap-up for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015. Check out the Cosplay gallery coming up. Continue reading “Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 Wrap up”
Free Comic Friday: Hoknes Comics Variants Replica and Insexts
Hoknes Comics and Hoknes are sponsoring two great give-aways today. They did exclusive covers for the new Aftershock Comics releases for Replica and Insexts. These will be short giveaways, will be drawn this weekend, so jump in quickly, do not miss out. Continue reading “Free Comic Friday: Hoknes Comics Variants Replica and Insexts”
The Walking Dead #150 Cover Gallery
Images for the 150th issue of The Walking Dead were released today. Issue 150 will be a 40 page book for regular cover price of $2.99. Rumors are swirling already as to what could happen, including a major death. The Walking Dead 150 ships 1/16/15 and is sure to be a can’t miss issue. Check them out below. Continue reading “The Walking Dead #150 Cover Gallery”
Joe Hills Nos4a2 being developed into TV series
Deadline is reporting that AMC is developing a TV series based on the Joe Hill “NOS4A2” novels. But what does this have to do with comics?, you may ask. The 2013 Wraith (IDW) series based off the same novels including an origin story of the series main villain Charlie Talent Manx III. Continue reading “Joe Hills Nos4a2 being developed into TV series”
CBCS 9.8 Star Wars #1’s for HERO INITIATIVE
It is nice to give and get. Here is your chance to do both. The Comic Mint is a new Web site doing Auctions for comic related items only (auctions start in January or February, they are doing buy-it-now only at the moment.) They are charging less fees than eBay, and you can list your books on both at the same time. They are doing a charity auction on 100 copies of CBCS 9.8 graded Star Wars #1 (2015) First Prints. Cheap too. Continue reading “CBCS 9.8 Star Wars #1’s for HERO INITIATIVE”
Free Comic Wednesday: Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Negative Variant
Week three of our ComicXposure Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 Variant give away.
This week is the Negative Variant
Thanks to our friends at ComicXposure for the books and sponsoring the contests.
Wednesday Open Forum
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.
The 61st edition of the open forum!