February was an interesting month for print runs. A book that no one would have expected took first place due to LootCrate. The top 7 books were all over 100,000. Top three were over 250,000 copies. Comics sales were up over Feb. last year, 5 years ago, 10 years ago, and 15 years ago. Continue reading “By the Numbers: February 2015 Print Run”
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List 3/23/15
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 reorder List for 3/23/15:
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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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Interview with Princess Leia Batgirl Homage cover artist Scott Zambelli
Thanks to Mel the Movie guy for the interview with Scott Zambelli. Scott is the artist behind the now popular Princess Leia and Darth Vader homage to the canceled Batgirl cover. Continue reading “Interview with Princess Leia Batgirl Homage cover artist Scott Zambelli”
Tulip O'Hare cast in Preacher TV show
The Character, Tulip O’Hare has been cast and will be played by Ruth Negga according to Deadline.com
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Owain Yeoman to play Vartox on Supergirl
CBR had the scoop on this one:
Owain Yeoman will be playing 1970’s Superman villain Vartox on Supergirl TV show. Continue reading “Owain Yeoman to play Vartox on Supergirl”
TJ Miller confirmed as Weasel in Deadpool movie
Comedian TJ Miller (Big Hero 6) tweeted out that we will play Weasel in the Deadpool movie. Continue reading “TJ Miller confirmed as Weasel in Deadpool movie”
Morena Baccarin confirmed as Copycat in Deadpool movie
CBR has the story. Morena Baccarin has confirmed via twitter that she will be playing Copycat in the Deadpool movie. 
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Mark Millar's new series Chrononauts optioned for film
Deadline.com had the exclusive. Mark Millar’s new series, Chrononauts has been picked up by Universal Pictures for a movie deal: Continue reading “Mark Millar's new series Chrononauts optioned for film”
Comic Heating up's third anniversary give away
To coincide with our third anniversary, and thanks to the many of you who have been here since the beginning and stuck with us as we grew and flourished, Comic Xposure has donated these awesome Amazing Spiderman and Gwen connecting cover sets.
One lucky winner gets both sets. One black and white set limited to 1,500 copies and one color set limited to 3,000 copies.
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Wednesday Winner: Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles #44
This Wednesday there was a clear winner, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #44 Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Teen Age Mutant Ninja Turtles #44”
Silk #2 Secret Red Phantom Variant
So when I went out to my local comic shop (also a Phantom Variant Network Store) I has every plan on picking up the two Silk #2 Phantom Variants, the Black and White lower print variant and the regular color one. I was surprised to find a third Phantom Variant for Silk #2 on the shelf. Seems there was a secret, unannounced one that hit the shelves as well.
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Canceled Batgirl homage covers hitting eBay
Artist Scott Zambelli has taken to eBay to sell homage covers to the Batgirl recalled cover. He has two comics up, Princess Leia #1 and Avengers #1.
You can check them out below:
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Third Eye Spotlight #26
Each week Steve from Third Eye Comics puts out a video spotlighting the cool new releases of the week. Here is this weeks for delivery 3/18/15:
Wednesday Open Forum
Here it is, Wednesday, it’s like your birthday in the middle of each week. (Ironically, also my son’s birthday, Happy Birthday Joe!) New Comic Book Day.
So let’s here it, what are you picking up? What are you dropping? What books were stacked deep on the shelves and which books had disappeared?
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4 Color Grails Fourth March Variant announced
Since I have subscribed to this, and out up the previous posts, I wanted to follow it up with the final variant for the 4 Color Grails March box.
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Spider-Gwen Themed Variants Solicted For June
Not to be outdone by DC, Marvel has announced Spider-Gwen themed variants for June 2015.
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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”
Comics Picks of the week for delivery 3/18/15
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we thing have the best shot at heating up.
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Mob rule still works, Batgirl Joker Variant canceled
The witch hunt over the “sexualized” Batgirl cover has paid off for some, The Bargirl #41 Joker variant gets pulled.
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Intel to adapt Wild Blue Yonder into a RealSense 3D video game.*
Well it’s not the movie I got rumor of a long time ago but at least it is something, Wild Blue Yonder being adapted as a video game. Continue reading “Intel to adapt Wild Blue Yonder into a RealSense 3D video game.*”
Risk and Reward Batman Arkham Knight
What up CHU? Mel the Movie guy here with another edition of Risk and Reward. This week I want to discuss the potential of some books that hit the market this past Wednesday that could be Low Risk with a potential of being a Big Reward.
Mark Millar hints at Nemesis news
I have caught flack off an on for saying I am off Millar books. The reason has always been delays and over priced last issues with a few more pages. But the man does know how to sell books and movies. One that he mentioned a log time ago is suddenly getting more interest after he mentioned on Facebook, Nemesis. Continue reading “Mark Millar hints at Nemesis news”
In case you missed it: Gladiator cast for Daredevil tv show
Marvel.com dropped the news that several supporting characters have been cast for the Daredevil TV show which will begin airing on April 10th on Netflix. Continue reading “In case you missed it: Gladiator cast for Daredevil tv show”
Steven Seagle Working on adaptation of American Virgin
Comics book writer (not similarly names action movie star) Steven Seagle is working to adapt his 2006 Vertigo series American Virgin into a TV series.
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