It is nice to walk into a shop on Wednesday and buy new comics. It is an added bonus when you can walk into a shop, buy books, and sell them for multiple times cover price by the end of the day. Hillbilly #2 is one of those books. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Hillbilly #2”
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Free Comic Wednesday: Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #4 Siya Oum Comicxposure Variant
Okay folks, this is a normal Free Comic Wednesday giveaway. We are giving away this copy of Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #4 Siya Oum ComicXposure variant.
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Free Comic Wednesday: Black Mask Prize Pack
Up for grabs tonight is a prize pack featuring two different Black Mask Comicxposure books. First up is X’ed #1 ComicXposure variant. The second book is Clandestino #1 NYCC ComicXposure variant. Two great books, one winner.
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Marvel's Cloak and Dagger Greenlit for Disney Owned Freeform TV Channel
Marvel Comic’s characters Cloak and Dagger are heading to the Disney owned channel Freeform (formerly ABC Family). Continue reading “Marvel's Cloak and Dagger Greenlit for Disney Owned Freeform TV Channel”
Star Wars Rogue some Trailer hits
In case you missed it, Star Wars Rogue One movie trailer dropped online.
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Walking Dead #153 Spoiler
Just a minor one but I hinted at Negan killing someone in the Picks of the Week and people have been emailing me for the spoiler. So here it is. Do not read past here if you do not want to know. Continue reading “Walking Dead #153 Spoiler”
Updated: Hoknes New Comic Showcase For 4/6/16
Sorry, for whatever reason the video was not working before but now it is.
Each Week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and www.hoknesusa.com releases a new video showcasing the hot new comics of the week. Here is this weeks, for delivery 4/6/16 Continue reading “Updated: Hoknes New Comic Showcase For 4/6/16”
Free Comic Wednesday: Batman #50 Superman #50 Connecting Cover Set
We are locked and loaded for about 2 months of Free Comic Wednesday’s so I wanted to start this weeks off with a bang (and a biff and pow, sorry I hate that junk).
Anyway, up for grabs this week is the Guilliem March connecting covers for Batman #50 and Superman #50
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Captain America Civil War Tv spot #5 shows new footage
Even though it clocks in at 18 seconds of footage, there is some new, unseen footage in it. Included in it is a brief Cap VS Black Panther skirmish. Continue reading “Captain America Civil War Tv spot #5 shows new footage”
Karma (and Stupidity) Leads to Comic Shop Burglar Arrest
Thanks to Mycomicpulllist for sending this over.
I know we all hate it, hearing a comic shop was broken into and burglarized. Valuable collectibles stolen to never be recovered. Not to mention, even if the shop is insured, replacing the comics can be very hard. That is why this story made me smile. Continue reading “Karma (and Stupidity) Leads to Comic Shop Burglar Arrest”
Variant Envy: Dark Knight III Master Race #1
It would be an understatement to say there are going to be a ton of covers for Dark Knight III the Master Race #1. This is going to be a big book, both in size and sales. Expect this one to take the #1 slot for the month in both dollars and number of copies sold, unless Marvel pulls some trick to bump it into second place (they have done that before.) Anyway, our friends at ComicXposure.com ran a cover gallery showing off twenty-one of the covers. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Dark Knight III Master Race #1”
Skybound announces SDCC Exclusive
Skybound updated their website with their SDCC Convention Exclusives. Pretty sweet offerings. There are a ton of toys, jewelry, watches, and accessories. And Comics, cool cool comics. Check them out. Continue reading “Skybound announces SDCC Exclusive”
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for 5/20/15
Each week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com releases a video showcasing the hot new comics of the week. Here is this weeks, for delivery 5/20/15: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for 5/20/15”
Four Color Grail February Unboxing Video
Received the February Four Color Grails subscription box in the mail. Here is the unboxing video:
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Marvel's Crash Ryan to be movie
Here is an obscure one. Marvel’s and later Dark Horse’s Crash Ryan to be adopted into a film.
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Agent Poyo's picks of the week for delivery 3/18/15
It’s spring break and Poyo is stuck at home with kid duty, trying to get things done while keeping the rascals entertained, which he might not survive, but in case he doesn’t, here’s the picks of the week (a bunch this week): Continue reading “Agent Poyo's picks of the week for delivery 3/18/15”
Top 10 comics for November 2014 based on sales
Crazy that the price point for a single floppy keeps pushing up. Every book in the top 10 this month was at $3.99 or higher. Here are the top 10 selling comics for November 2014 Continue reading “Top 10 comics for November 2014 based on sales”
STAR WARS returns to Marvel in January 2015 with 32 variant covers
Commentary by comics historian Terry Hoknes of www.HoknesComics.com – hoknes@hotmail.com
I was six years old in Grade 1 when Star Wars debuted in theaters in 1977. So Star Wars is possibly the most important franchise/concept in my life. So very excited to see Star Wars back at Marvel.
However their new slogan is “welcome Home” which I think is a bit funny since it was Marvel’s decision to stop publishing Star Wars comics completely back in 1986 as sales had dropped fairly low. The series lasted 107 issues. #107 is very valuable now as the last issue that also had the smallest print run. Those facts are true but note that #104-107 are almost the same small print run. The print run in 1986 was 65,000 copies for the final issue. Marvel’s average comic sales must have been fairly impressive to cancel a title with 65,000 considered a failure. In 2014 a print run of 65,000 would now make a title about the #6 best selling ongoing Marvel title and would be considered a great success. Continue reading “STAR WARS returns to Marvel in January 2015 with 32 variant covers”
Captain America #6 First Winter Soldier: A Comic Heating Up
Thanks to my friends at the Comic Book Speculating and Investing community at Google+ for this tip. Continue reading “Captain America #6 First Winter Soldier: A Comic Heating Up”
Black Science #2 continues to do well on secondary market
It is funny how books can shoot up in value for what seems to be no reason. It is funnies how some continue to perform well for a while after. Many speculation books should be flipped quickly to maximize returns, as they often drop well below their original selling price. That is why it can be difficult to speculate on new books. Black Science #2 has so far bucked the trend of dropping in price. Continue reading “Black Science #2 continues to do well on secondary market”
Sold out comics that delivered 10/30/13
Thanks to Terry Hoknes at www.hoknescomics.com for the list.
Here is an updates list of books that sold out this week. Some we have already reported but this is a more fleshed out check list. Continue reading “Sold out comics that delivered 10/30/13”
Larry’s Comics Market Report 5/22/13
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 run his mini-blog post each week. Here is this weeks:
Hey guys, here is my shops weekly report for this week.
It contains A LOT of recycled information because it’s weekly & the market doesn’t change that fast. Enjoy it. Don’t take it too seriously.
Top ten Regular issue new comics by sales:
Here is the top ten list of actual sales in my shop. These are just one shop out of 1,900 shops actual sales.
#1 – Age of Ultron #8. “Alpha Dog” Marvel’s latest crossover is a big hit with fans. (it is Age of Apocalypse-sque)
#2 – Nova #4. “Old School Marvel” flavor is appealing.
#3 – Iron Man #10. Secret origin of Tony Stark.
#4 – Wolverine & the X-Men #29.
#5 – Batgirl #20. Gail Simone is DC’s top seller this week. (A few months back they fired her.) Fans adore her.
#6 -Cable and X-Force #8 . Hopless has buzz as an X-scribe.
#7 -Thunderbolts #9.
#8 – Gambit #12. Gambit lovers gonna get Gambit.
#9 – Nightwing #20. DC has only two Bat-titles in my top ten speaks volumes of the companies staggering dip in quality.
#10 -Regular Show #1. Indy “rock star” of the day. Sold to the existing “Wednesday’s Warriors” & an entirely new crowd.
Honerable mention: Dark Horse’s Dream Thief #1. We “hand sold” a ton of this new creator owned property. Fans are more willing in this day & age to try something new.
Top “ten-ish.” Regular issue new ( last year ) comics by aftermarket:
Modern comics that are seeing aftermarket activity. Ebay, Amazon, CGC boards, Bleeding Cool,conventions & my Phantom retailer network of 25+ shops are the primary source of this information. Not the top selling books in comic stores, rather the currently published, modern books that are selling above cover price for a variety of reasons. Prices are so volatile, in some cases they are out of date upon publication. This is just a guide, you figure them out. It’s simple, search E-Bay under completed auctions:
R.I.P.D.
Hoax Hunters. The latest recipient of Hollywood love.
Rachel Rising #1. Yeah, rising in price due to TV rumors. Up to $200
Pilot Season Declassified #1 & The Test #1. TV development is stirring interest.
Uber #0. Nazi shock violence for the sale of shock violence
Polarity #1. This band tie in dual collectable.
East of West #1
Quality new mythology has this on everyone’s radar.
Nowhere Men Fabulous word of mouth. Under-ordered. Settling.
Peter Panzerfaust. Rumored stop motion animated show for BBC Low Print run.
Helheim #1 regular #1. Obscure indy publisher. Low print run. Killer material.
Injustice #1. This video game tie in hasn’t even begun. Great word of mouth. $25
Hawkeye. Recent trade release should quiet down this back issue juggernaut.
The Sixth Gun. NBC passing on the TV show.
Mind MGMT. The recent movie development news has fans scrambling. #1-$50
Saga. This is the title defines the recent Image revival. #1-$75
Five Ghosts #1. Positive word of mouth.
Top ten “ish” up & coming modern Key issues:
Modern comics that are just starting to see aftermarket movement. Books that were recently not in demand, and are finally experiencing aftermarket activity for a variety of reasons.
DC 1st issue special #2. With ART BALTAZAR and FRANCO reinventing The Green Team this week, I’ll risk $3
Spawn #9. First appearance of Angela.
Dark Knight Returns #2. First full in costume Carrie Kelly.
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 vol 2. Fans are starting to focus on this affordable #1
Wolverine #166. 1st appearance Dog
Uncanny X-Men #282. First Bishop. The second print is tough to find.
Guardians of the Galaxy 24 & 25 (vol 2), return of Thanos.
X-Factor #5 & 6. First Apocalypse. Rumored villain in upcoming X-movie
Batman #7. First full appearance Harper Row. Rumored new Robin.
Captain America vol 5 #6. First full appearance of the Winter Soldier
New Mutants #16. First Warpath $10
Top ten modern Key issues at my shop:
Modern comics that sell off my wall constantly. My shop sales are primarily new material, & my back issue sales tend to be related. I have a waiting list for most of these books.
Bongo! Have had a huge run on #1’s lately
Kimota! All Miracleman issues have been flying amidst Marvel rumors.
Walking Dead #1. The undisputed king of the modern era. Actually ANY WD pre 100.
Marvel Super Hero Presents #18. Guardians are really heating up. $50+
New Mutants #98. 1st Deadpool. $100 king of the modern X keys.
Uncanny X-Men #266. 1st Gambit is always a $40 instant sale.
Uncanny X-Men #141 &142. Days of future past movie source
Captain Marvel #33 – Origin of Thanos $50
Incredible Hulk #271. 1st comic book App Rocket Raccoon. $50
Nova #1. The new marvel series has fans scrambling for this relatively inexpensive bronze age key. $40+
Batman Harley Quinn. Iconic Alex Ross cover $50
Infinity Gauntlet, War, Crusade, Abyss. Thanos, Thanos Thanos.
The Killing Joke. It’s simply the best Joker wall book in the 25 year history of my shop. $25
Batman Animated #12. Every Bat fan wants the first appearance of Harley Quinn. $85
My Top ten “ish” under-valued modern comics:
These are books I’m speculating will soon see aftermarket activity, & are currently under-valued in my humble opinion, some may even be found in the bargain bins. I want to buy these books on the cheap. They’re long-shots. ( I’m not spending hooker or booze money on them. )
The SHIELD trailer looks killer!
Action Comics Vol 1 #845 January, 2007. First modern day General Zod.
Hank Henshaw appearances. The new 52 version is coming.
Eric O’ Grady key’s: Irredeemable Ant Man #1-12, Secret Avengers #23 & #32
Marvel Red Sonja #1. Gail Simone is taking over Dynamite series.
Rom #1.
IDW just untangled the rights. If Nova & Ms Marvel can get hot, why the hell not Rom?
Starlord #1 the special edition 1982. first comic appearance of Star Lords father J’son of Spartax
Uncanny X-Men #172-3.Movie source material with Mariko Yashida
New X-Men #134. First Quentin Quire.
Star Brand #1. First New Universe & brand/tattoo: The Star Brand.
Thor #344. First appearance Malekith ( In upcoming Thor-2 movie )
Invaders vol 2 #1. First Dr. Nemesis
Uncanny X-men #317. First Blink. In upcoming X movie.
Marvel Point One. First Sam Alexander Nova
Battle Scars #1 & #6. First full Phil Coulson & Marcus Johnston.
The Invincible Iron Man #10. First Pepper Potts as Rescue.
Young Avengers #1. First Kate Bishop. My favorite Marvel female.
Ms Marvel #1. She’s rumored to be in Avengers 2 movie.
Ultimate Team Up #5. First African American Nick Fury in comics.
Captain America #157. first appearance of Viper
Batman Beyond Unlimited #3. First Luke Fox in comics. New Batwing. (The armor appears to be a Beyond armor prototype.) The first new 52 version of Luke Fox is Batwing #19
Deathshead appearances. Absolute quarter box fodder. I’m currently researching which to buy.
Top ten modern variant comics by aftermarket:
Variants are versions of the regular issue comic. They are NOT regular issue comics.
They are distributed / created for a variety of reasons.
Order incentive / retailer incentive, produced exclusively for shops/shows,events.
Walking Dead #1 Wizard World variants.
Twelve Reasons to Die #1 “ticket” variant autographed by Ghostface Killa $75+
Peter Panzerfaust #10 C2e2 variant
Adventure Time Marvel parodies. Delightful. $35+
Star Wars #1 Alex Ross sketch. Promo, limit one per Diamond account.
East of West #1 Forbidden Planet $30, ComicsPro/Ghost $15
Batman #1. Dc’s flagship title. $50
Nowhere Men #1 Thought Bubble, ComicsPro, CBLDF.
Skottie Young marvel Babys. fans simply adore these.
Hellheim #1 NYCC $50, ECCC $100
Blank sketch covers. There seems to be an insatiable need for these by auto / sketch seekers.
Five Ghosts #1 ECCC. $50+
Phantom variants. You know you love them. Generally sold $3.99 in shop sell for $10 online.
Incoming!
My pick of the week. The comic shipping this week that will be worth your valuable speculator y consideration, and why.
DMC DEVIL MAY CRY VERGIL CHRONICLES #1 Of(2)
TITAN
(W) Guillaume Dorison (A) Robin Recht, Patrick Pion (CA) Patrick Pion, Robin Recht
The first chapter of the prequel comic to the new video game DmC: Devil May Cry! The comic reveals the unmissable backstory of the all-new Dante and his twin brother Vergil; with never-before-seen revelations on the iconic characters of the game! Also featuring chilling and resplendent art that goes beyond the confines of the game and into stratospherically blockbuster.
Although released digitally first, it will still be sought out by the core fans of the game and comic collectors alike.
Classic dual-collectable.
Video game tie ins get me excited.
Video game tie ins from obscure publishers get me rock hard.
Already sold out at the distributor level.
A lot of people ask me why I like to speculate on modern comic books. Original Art, Gold, Silver & Bronze age comics are a much better investment. I’m a comic book fan, a voracious reader of new material. I love how new books set the pace for back issues. It is fast paced & never stagnant due to the constant release of new material. Right now modern comics are the petri dish of pop culture, comic shops the breeding ground.
I have been collecting comics since the 1970’s & been in the business of selling them since the 1980’s. I love a quality story & a great buy, equally.
I speculate on new comics every week. I always have & I always will. Purchasing modern comic books with the intent of making a profit is my hobby of choice. It’s impossible that every new comic week will generate a book of “Walking Dead class” potential, but it’s still fun to try to make savvy buys. You can sit back & wait for aces, or you can play the hand your dealt to the best of your ability.
Sometimes, I’m right. Sometimes I’m wrong, but I play every week.
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