Thanks to Louie M. who covers comic conventions for www.comicsheatingup.net.
Amazing Arizona Comic Con is in its sixth year. I have written about the Amazing shows before, and how it is uniquely a true comic book convention. The gist of the story now is seeing the year over year improvement. The show is better run than ever, and attendees can ensure a great time if they attend an Amazing show. Here are the highlights: Continue reading “Amazing Arizona Comic Con Coverage”
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Walking Dead Season 6 Death Poll
We know Negan is coming, we know he is going to smash heads on his arrival, we just do not know who. Here are some theories and take the poll. Continue reading “Walking Dead Season 6 Death Poll”
One to Watch: Walking Dead #150 Sketch Cover Tony Moore Walking Dead-pool Sketch
Here is a fun one, if you have a few extra dollars. Tony Moore used to be the artist on The Walking Dead. More recently he has been doing work on Marvel’s Deadpool. So what happens when you combine the two? Click ahead to find out. Continue reading “One to Watch: Walking Dead #150 Sketch Cover Tony Moore Walking Dead-pool Sketch”
The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #92
As expected copies of Walking Dead #92 started moving tonight after “Jesus” appeared on the latest episode on the walking dead Continue reading “The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #92”
Blind Adam's Hidden Gem
Blind Adam is a comic book dealer in the NJ/NY area, and yes he is blind. He sends us a fun list each week of spec books he is on the look out for.
Greetings to my comicsheatingup and awesomesauce family. Thank you so much for everything. T hank you for the friendship, surport, encourgment, and advice. Thank you for reading this each week. And to Anthony thank you for allowing me the privilege of playing in your awesome,amazing and
magical sandbox.
Now on to the money…
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 2/21/16
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 2/21/16:
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Variant Envy: Lady Death Chaos Rules #1 J. Scott Campbell Premium Variant
Thanks again to Alana for the post about Lady Death. Eric mentioned that the J. Scott Campbell cover is a premium variant and can be ordered from the Lady Death store for $25. Here is the cover and how you can save money on it if you are a fan of Lady Death or JSC. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Lady Death Chaos Rules #1 J. Scott Campbell Premium Variant”
Spec Spotlight: Lady Death Keys
Thanks to Alana M. for this one:
Lady Death is back and back in hands of creator Brian Pulido. In a Kickstarter campaign launched by Brian Pulido on February 3rd seeking $15,000 for Coffin Comics to create a new Lady Death series, that Kickstarter fund has already exceeded to over $80,000 in just a couple of weeks. Continue reading “Spec Spotlight: Lady Death Keys”
TITAN COMICS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH HAMMER!
This I am excited about!
HORROR HITS COMIC STORES BEGINNING HALLOWEEN 2016!
Beginning this Halloween 2016, Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it will team up with world-renowned Hammer to breathe new life into some of their iconic characters. Continue reading “TITAN COMICS ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH HAMMER!”
TITAN COMICS TO PUBLISH NEW WARHAMMER 40,000® COMICS!
FIRST ORIGINAL ONGOING SERIES DEBUTS SEPTEMBER 2016!
Beginning this September, Titan Comics is thrilled to announce it will be working with Games Workshop® to publish brand-new comics based in the world of Warhammer 40,000™. Continue reading “TITAN COMICS TO PUBLISH NEW WARHAMMER 40,000® COMICS!”
Collector's Corp Deadpool Unboxing
Tyson B. from www.toyboxone.com opens the Deadpool themed Collector’s Corp Box. Check it out:
Amazing, Amazing Spiderman Collection up for grabs
Are you looking to collect Amazing Spiderman (first series) issues and looking for the best possible collection? I have one for you, check it out. Continue reading “Amazing, Amazing Spiderman Collection up for grabs”
Origin of Negan in New Image+ Magazine
Image is starting a new magazine, similar to Marvel Previews, that will each contain a 4 page story from high profile collectors. The first 12 issues will feature a The Walking Dead story, an exclusive story. One of which will feature the origin on Negan. The book should only run you $1.99, cheap by today’s standard, but expensive when you think of cost per comic page. But what you get sounds awesome.
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Trade Spec: Army of Darkness TPBs
I love spec and playing the spec game. There is one area I have not gotten too much into just because I do not have the tools for it, and that is Out Of Print Trade Paperbacks. That is why I am very happy to have Ryan Carstensen contributing for us tonight. He runs the site dedicated to TPB’s called www.ooptrades.com Continue reading “Trade Spec: Army of Darkness TPBs”
Update on Black Mask Comics
I know nothing kills heat on books like a massive delay, Black Mask was the king of heat for a while and seemed to drop off the face of the earth. I got an email yesterday from Black Mask that explained things a little better and gives dates of upcoming books. Check it out: Continue reading “Update on Black Mask Comics”
Slew of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 News drops today
A couple of key news bits broke about the Guardians of the Galaxy 2 movie today and worth checking out:
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February "Dead" Lootcrate Unboxing
The Deadpool and Walking Dead themed box came today. Joe and I “Crack it open”
Check out what is inside: Continue reading “February "Dead" Lootcrate Unboxing”
Hoknes Comics New Comic Showcase for 2/17/16
From Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and www.hoknesusa.com
New comic book series debuting on FEB 17 2016
Use this video as a guide to find the best new comics out this week for collectors, speculators and readers plus tips on what to buy and insider information. Continue reading “Hoknes Comics New Comic Showcase for 2/17/16”
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 71st edition of the open forum!
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Mel V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 2/17/16
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 V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 2/17/16”
Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for Feb 17th, 2016
So, we raised money for Larime’s wife, to literally save her. A huge thanks to all that participated. I would consider it a success and it’s all going to a great cause.
Now it’s time for new comic book Wednesday. Last week just wasn’t that exciting, with no potential specs or heat on most of the books. Sure I picked up around 20 or so books myself, but most if not all were just my ongoing pickups I’m currently reading.
So is this week any different? Hard to tell, so let’s get on with the picks of the week. Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for Feb 17th, 2016”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 2/17/16
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, 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 2/17/16: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 2/17/16”
Agent Poyo's Doom and Gloom Report for 2/17/16
Just got word from Poyo that areas in Texas may be delayed for new comics thanks to the snow and ice we are receiving in the midatlantic region Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Doom and Gloom Report for 2/17/16”
By The Numbers: January 2016 Print Run Numbers
Another great month of comics has passed and the print run numbers are available. (These are estimated and based on orders.) The top 10 books sold more than a combined million copies, 1,165,178 to be exact. Continue reading “By The Numbers: January 2016 Print Run Numbers”
The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #83
If you have not watched last nights The Walking Dead (Season 6 Episode 9) Mid Season Premier do not read on as there are some spoilers. Also, you missed out on one hell of an episode. But more importantly, do not read on. Continue reading “The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #83”