Hey fellow CHU’ers Welcome back to this weeks edition of weekend specs. With little movie/TV comic news to cover I’m going to dive into some undervalued villain 1st appearances for your back issue hunting this weekend. Some issues are well known, some are long forgotten but all still have good growth potential and are fairly easy to pick up. If you love villains, 1st appearances, and good deals this weeks write up is for you. Let’s jump in!
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One to Watch: Flash Rebirth # 1. A New Villain Debuts
Turns out the rebirth books are more important than people originally thought. Batman Rebirth #1 had a new hero debut. Superman Rebirth #1 had The Owl from the Watchmen make a cameo. Now, Flash Rebirth #1 should be on your radar. Continue reading “One to Watch: Flash Rebirth # 1. A New Villain Debuts”
John Tyler Christopher Announces Delay in Han Solo #1
John Tyler Christopher has announced there will be a delay in his most recently offered Action Figure Cover.
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Muhammad Ali Passed away at 74 years old.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away this evening at the age of 74. Continue reading “Muhammad Ali Passed away at 74 years old.”
One to Watch Steve Rogers Captain America #1
Here is another one (this one we talked about) that you can find on your shelves for the quick flip. Steve Rogers Captain America #1, the controversial new book from Nick Spenser, is selling for multiples of cover price. Continue reading “One to Watch Steve Rogers Captain America #1”
One to Watch: Joyride #1 and 2
Bleeding Cool ran a spec piece today (usually take these with a grain of salt) about Joyride #1 from Boom Studio’s. I am expanding on it a bit. Continue reading “One to Watch: Joyride #1 and 2”
Shiva Is Rumored to be On Set for Walking Dead Season 7
Looks like confirmation that Shiva, Ezekiel’s tiger, will be on Walking Dead Season 7.
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This months Blind Box Variant for $8.99 plus shipping!
Blind Box Comics is the monthly subscription service where you can order a variant, four randomly inserted comics, or a combination of the two for a low monthly price. This month, new subscribers can get the Blind Box Variant for $8.99 Continue reading “This months Blind Box Variant for $8.99 plus shipping!”
SECOND PRINTING OF TITAN’S DARK SOULS #1 SELLS OUT, GOES TO THIRD PRINTING!
Titan Comics is pleased to announce that Dark Souls #1 second printing has sold out at distributor level and is now going to an incredible third print. This follows the exciting news that Dark Souls #2 has also sold out and has gone to a second print! This new printing of Issue #1 features a beautiful new cover by series artist Alan Quah.
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Spiderman Deadpool #1 Going Back for Sixth Print With New Cover Art
Marvel definitely has a hit on their hands with Spider-man Deadpool. The book has sold out and gone back to reprint several times. Some have had new cover art, such as the fifth prints first page as the cover, or another print that added text to the first print cover. Well, the sixth print has a new cover. Continue reading “Spiderman Deadpool #1 Going Back for Sixth Print With New Cover Art”
Variant Envy: Darth Vader #22 DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report 6/2/2016
This one is fresh from our German friends over at Jedi Bibliothek
We all know that Darth Vader will be ending with issue #25 at this point. Sad to see a good series go, but as Neil Young said, better to burn out than to fade away. I’d hate to see some ineffective sobbing Dark Lord of the Sith if that’s what it take to get to issue #100. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Darth Vader #22 DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report 6/2/2016”
Big Gems from the Small Press For June 2016
What UP CHU Mel? V here with another edition of Big Gems from the Small Press. WOOOT WOOOT BIG GEMS FROM THE SMALL PRESS TURNS 1 YEAR OLD THIS MONTH. I would like to take the time out to thank Tony for allowing me to write this article for his site, and I also would like to thank you the fans for taking the time out to read and comment. I plan on doing a Top 10 from the past year of Big Gems small press soon so be on the look out for that. These books are slated to be released in the month of August and the deadline to order is 6/24/16: Continue reading “Big Gems from the Small Press For June 2016”
Free Comic Wednesday: Batman #50 Superman #50 Comicxposure Sketch Variants
We got derailed off our normally scheduled variant give aways with the Orlando And Dallas Prize Packs (the Dallas will be drawn tonight.) So up for grabs tonight is the ComicXposure variants for Batman #50 and Superman #50. These are the Blue Line Sketch variants.
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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 86th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 6/1/16
What up CHU? fresh off a great Memorial Day weekend …and fresh of a couple of light weeks for variants. June is here and the 1st week is a heavy hitter for the wallet. Tons of great books out this week. Missing from the main list is Kill Box 2 Variant. I understand that the spec on this book has passed but that should not stop people from reading this pretty good book. I loved issue #1’s plot and I cant wait to see what happens going forward with the story. Continue reading “Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 6/1/16”
Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for June 1st, 2016
Another week, another Wednesday, the best day ever hands down. Skip work or take a long lunch to go grab your books to read or flip, life’s too short to not be reading comic books.
So let’s get on with the picks…
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Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/1/16
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the shelves, each with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery Wednesday 6/1/16:
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Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 12
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. 12”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 5/30/16
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 5/23/16:
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IDW Star Wars Micro Comics Reprints First Appearance of Boba Fett
Hey, CHU, DrunkWooky here!
Well, IDW has moved on to the Empire Strikes Back adaptation run of Star Wars vol. 1 issues for their Mini Comic Collector’s Packs.
I purchased a single pack of the A New Hope Mini Comic reprints and lucked out enough to get #1! I wanted to strike similar gold here and get a miniature version of Boba Fett’s first appearance, issue #42! Well, I batted a 1,000! 1 for 1.
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Gore Shriek returns in time for it's 30th Anniversary
One of the greatest horror anthologies from the 1980’s is returning just in time for it’s 30th anniversary. Gore Shriek, which has already successfully funded it’s Kickstarter, is up on Indigogo for a flexibly funded campaign allowing additional people to get it on the book. Continue reading “Gore Shriek returns in time for it's 30th Anniversary”
Variant Envy: Batman #1 Blank Sketch Cover
I have always liked blank sketch covers. I love getting them sketched up and always happy when an artist agrees to do one. Hoknes USA has one of interest. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Batman #1 Blank Sketch Cover”
Alana's Weekend Spec: Flash, Luke Cage, and Bloodshot edition
Welcome back to weekend specs, this week we will hit a couple DC, Marvel, and Valiant back issues that have room to grow as they are all recent movie and TV specs. So get your eyes and fingers ready for some back issue flipping and let’s jump in. Continue reading “Alana's Weekend Spec: Flash, Luke Cage, and Bloodshot edition”
Wednesday Winner: Superman Lois and Clark #8
Not hard to guess which book carried Wednesday. Superman Lois and Clark #8 takes the honor this week. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Superman Lois and Clark #8”
Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Dallas Prize Pack
Just like we did last week for Orlando Mega Con, we are giving away another awesome prize pack of six exclusive variants for Fan Expo Dallas. Check out below the awesome books we are giving away. Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Dallas Prize Pack”