So I received an email asking the question, What is this book? It is a copy of Henchgirl #1 Signed by Kristen Gudsnuk with a Heroes Your Mom Threw Away logo on the lower right. I hadn’t seen it before, but assumed it may be a second printing store variant. I was wrong. Continue reading “Henchgirl Ashcan? Predates Henchgirl #1 By Scout”
Tag: Comic Speculation
Chinese Super-man to be joined by Chinese Batman and Chinese Wonder Woman
Looks like Keenan Kong, the Super-man of China will not be the only Chinese version of a DC super hero. He will be joined by a Batman and Wonder Woman of China. There is also more hints that the Batman Superman #32 escaping character is not the Chinese Superman Continue reading “Chinese Super-man to be joined by Chinese Batman and Chinese Wonder Woman”
Houdini Variants, the Bastard Sons of Under Ordered Books #2
What Up CHU, Mel V back again with the 2nd edition of Houdini Variants, The 1st edition went very well and I would like to personally thank you…the readers for reading and commenting and requesting more. This month we have some stellar looking variants. It will take some serious hunting to get a hold of these…Let’s get started Continue reading “Houdini Variants, the Bastard Sons of Under Ordered Books #2”
Alana's Weekend Spec: Suicide Squad and X-Men Age of Apocalypse
Hey fellow CHU’ers back once again with some back issue goodness for your weekend hunting. This week as promised a complete Suicide Squad Key checklist pertaining to the upcoming movie, also I’ll take a little time to discuss the different theories of who or what the villain for Suicide Squad will be. Not to leave Marvel out this week, I’m going to write up a few interesting specs dealing with X-Men AOA that will be spoilers!!! Don’t read past the Suicide Squad report to stay spoiler free, So let’s jump in.
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Spread Convention Exclusives Available from Kyle Strahm
I showed off some of the rare Spread variants in the Spread Cover Gallery for no other reason than I love this book. Kyle Strahm has made available several of the exclusives, invluding the convention only “Fat Jack” action figure variant. Check them out. Continue reading “Spread Convention Exclusives Available from Kyle Strahm”
Is Young Terrorists or Godkiller Coming to the Big Screen
Thanks to JB and Mel for this.
Speculation can be fun. Sometimes it is pretty concrete. Sometimes you have to follow the bread crumbs. This is the latter of the two. Looks like a Matt Pizzollo written comic could be adapted into a movie. Continue reading “Is Young Terrorists or Godkiller Coming to the Big Screen”
Wednesday Winner: Unleash #1 Amigo Comics
It is nice to walk into a shop on Wednesday and get your comics. It is even better when you can walk into a shop on Wednesday and get books that are selling for multiple times cover price by the end of the day. Unleash #1 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Unleash #1 Amigo Comics”
Wednesday Winner The Fix #1 Second Print
It is nice to walk into a shop on Wednesday and get your comics. It is even better when you can walk into a shop on Wednesday and get books that are selling for multiple times cover price by the end of the day. The Fix #1 2nd Print is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner The Fix #1 Second Print”
Free Comic Wednesday Amazing Spiderman #12 ComicXposure Variant
Thanks again to ComicXposure for sponsoring Free Comic Wednesdays.
I just got this in the mail and had to bump it to the front of the list. I loved this cover when I first saw it and was excited to give it away. Up for grabs this week: Amazing Spiderman #12 ComicXposre variant featuring a Mary Jane blow drying her hair with a repulsor…. Cracked me up.
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Hoknes New Comic Showcase for 5/11/16
Each week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and www.hoknesusa.com releases a video showcasing the new comic series debuting for the week. Here are the new comic book series debuting on MAY 11 2016
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Action Comics #52 Spoilers
I got a couple of pages emailed to me of Action Comics #52. I have hidden them in the spoiler image so only click if you want to see. I was told we would get more info on the continuing Saga of the “Chinese Superman” this week. Continue reading “Action Comics #52 Spoilers”
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 83rd edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 5/11/16
What’s Up CHU. Thanks for reading. Boy last week was a roller coaster ride with the variants Black Widow, Punisher, and Moon Knight. They were all beauties..that Black Widow was definitively a tough one to attain . This week will be a little bit more gentle on the wallet lets get into it … Continue reading “Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 5/11/16”
Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for May 11th, 2016
Another week, another FCBD has passed.. did everyone get the free books they wanted? Did anyone score the FCBD Funko Civil War Dorbz? There might of been a new Chinese Superman appearance or maybe there wasn’t this past week in Batman Superman #32
. I still think the long term spec hit will be Walking Dead #154
… even Midtown sold out within a day, might be a rare issue that gets a second printing. Wither way, what a crazy week and upon us is likely another crazy week with lots of new books hitting the shelves, so let’s get on with it shall we?
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Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/11/16
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 5/11/16
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Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 10
Blind Adam is a comic book dealer in New York and New Jersey, and yes, he is blind (90%). He has been contributing a fun list of hidden gems each week. Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 10”
Diamond Comics Advance reorder List for 5/9/16
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 5/9/16:
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Black Eyed Kids Joe Pruitt Signing Results
I always like to come on here after a signing and give the results of the signings. This went really well. Joe Pruett was awesome to talk to and I got signed copies for everyone who requested them. As you see below, they came our incredible. I picked a signature placement that would not interfere with the art. Most were signed in bronze (comes off looking a little gold in the pictures) until my bronze sharpie died.
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First "Chinese Superman" to be in Superman #1
So we all saw the hype and price increase of Batman Superman #32 since Wednesday. But a retailer sent me over an interesting piece saying that the character that appears in the issue is not the New Chinese Superman and is something else entirely.
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Alana's Weekend Spec Civil War and Dr. Strange edition
Hey fellow CHU’ers back with a few more specs for your back issue bin searching this weekend. With Civil War’s U.S. release yesterday figured it’s a good time to go over not just key books for Civil War but also a few for upcoming Black Panther and Dr. Strange flicks. As most Civil War key books have been spec’d for months and prices are high a couple have slipped through and are still worth a buy. I’ll try and do this as spoiler free as possible, so let’s jump in. Continue reading “Alana's Weekend Spec Civil War and Dr. Strange edition”
John Tyler Christopher Bespin Han Solo's Available
While John Tyler Christopher’s Bespin Han Solo variants sold out quickly on JTC’s site. There is a site that has the books available, as well as offering graded and signed graded copies. If you missed out on the first go around and not looking to pay eBay prices (selling for $40 or more) than you might want to check this out. Continue reading “John Tyler Christopher Bespin Han Solo's Available”
One to Watch: Action Comics #52 and Superman #52
For Action Comics #52, TFAW is sold out, Mycomicshop has not listed theirs yet, and Midtown has these limited to one per customer currently. Superman #52 is still available for pre-order. Regardless, Action Comics #52
and Superman #52 should be on your watch list. Do not get left behind on these.
The following contains spec and possible spoilers, proceed only if you want to know.
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Wednesday Winner: Batman Superman #32
It is nice to walk into a store on Wednesday and buy your comics. It is even nicer when you can flip some of those books by Wednesday night for multiple times what you paid. Batman Superman #32 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Batman Superman #32”
Variant Envy: Tommy #1 ComicXposure Variant
Tommy is from Creature Entertainmemt who puts out some pretty cool books this one is about a little boy who may have an imaginary friend who may be a cereal killer (serial I know but just see the covers). Continue reading “Variant Envy: Tommy #1 ComicXposure Variant”
Big Gems from Small Press Early May Edition
What’s up CHU, Mel V Here with another edition of Big Gems from the Small Press. School is starting to end and that means more readers and buyers of comics and hopefully that will boost comic sales. These books are slated to be released in the month of August and the deadline to order is 5/24/16.
Tony did a good job in April, but I wanted to step in and throw some out there too.
Don’t forget you can pre order from good friend of the site Ray at his newly revamped and very professional looking site http://www.rjcomicsandtoys.com/ check him out.
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