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Did you feel it? The Force has awakened at comiXology with a complete site takeover for the debut of the much-anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie premiere! All day comiXology will celebrate the latest Star Wars full-length feature film by spotlighting Star Wars digital comics available on comiXology. Continue reading “Darth Vader #1 Directors Cut Free on Comixology “
DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec just in time for the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens
Recently, I was reading through my old Star Wars vol. 1 issues. I came across the “Star Words” column in the back of issue #41 and found a curious tale about the illustration of Yoda in #42
being based on the concept art by Ralph McQuarrie. Because Yoda’s appearance was a closely guarded secret prior to the June 20, 1980 release of The Empire Strikes Back, McQuarrie’s depiction of Yoda in concept art was all the pencilers had to go off of. Continue reading “DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec: First Appearance of Boba Fett”
Thanks to DrunkWooky for sending this over.
I have been looking forward to Brian K. Vaughan’s web comic to be released in print since it was announced. The 300 page book came out at $50, and that stung a bit. Hard to cough up that amount of money for one book. Here is a deal that makes it a little sweeter. Continue reading “Signed Private Eye HC by Brian K Vaughan”
Kids love cartoons, adults love cartoons.
Kids love comics, adults love comics.
Put the two together and you have good potential for a profit. Wakfu is a cartoon based on a game that is becoming a comic. The comic will be published by Titan and comes out next Wednesday, 12/23/15. Continue reading “One to Watch: Wakfu”
Blind Adam is back with another great list of hidden gems. Last weeks list had pretty good results so we are happy to welcome him back this week!
While you are out looking for new books, here is a list of back issues to dig for. Continue reading “Blind Adam’s Top 20 Hidden Gems”
We are just days away from Star Wars The Force Awakens hits theaters. One popular theory going around is Darth Plagueis, Darth Sidious’ (aka Emperor Palpatine) Sith Master. Well, rumors doing what they do, has caused some heat for a comic book where he first appears. Continue reading “One To Watch: Star Wars Tag and Bink Episode 1 Revenge of the Clones”
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 62nd edition of the open forum!
At American Gothic Press, after splashing into the comic market with three Sci-Fi dystopias and a kaiju tale, we decided to take it down a notch and go classic in true monster style. Written by Philip Kim and Steve Niles, with art by Piotr Kowalski, and colors by Dennis Calero, MONSTER WORLD is a comic filled with Gumshoes, Ghouls, and Gruesome terror! MONSTER WORLD #1 will be available to purchase on Amazon, Comixology, and comic shops everywhere December 16th, 2015. Continue reading “Monster World #1 Preview”
The second of two great giveaways tonight. I have multiple copies of this to give away. There will be three winners.
Thanks to The Hall of Comics for sponsoring this one. Up for grabs is Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 Hall of Comics Variant by Ivan Reis. Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Hall of Comics Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 “
It wouldn’t be Wednesday without a Free Comic Wednesday.
So, we have two drawings starting tonight. The first one is thanks to our friends at ComicXposure.com. This is for the Blood Red Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Variant. Retail price is $39.99. So it is a good one to win.
Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: ComicXposure’s Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows Blood Red Variant”
Trying to catch up on the Giveaways tonight so we will be drawing several recent giveaways tonight. Check them all out to see if you won. Here is the winner for the Black and White Variant for Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 from our friends at ComicXposure. Continue reading “Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure B&W Variant”
Trying to catch up on the Giveaways tonight so we will be drawing several recent giveaways tonight. Check them all out to see if you won. Here is the winner for the negative variant for Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 from our friends at ComicXposure. Continue reading “Winner! Amazing Spiderman Renew Your Vows #3 ComicXposure Negative Variant”
Thanks to Hoknes Comics and Hoknes USA for sponsoring the two giveaways.
Here are the winners for the two books. Continue reading “Winner! Hoknes Comics Variants”
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’s Variant Picks of the Week for 12/16/15”
New Comic Wednesday, the best damn day of the week. Skip work, get to your LCS early I say.. Continue reading “Poyo’s Picks of the Week for December 16, 2015”
Each week hundreds of comics hit the stands, all with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the ones that we feel have the best chance at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 12/16/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 12/16/15”
The Tephlon Funk guys are at it again. This time they have released a set of Hip Hop covers for Tephlon Funk. Continue reading “Tephlon Funk Hip Hop Covers up for sale”
Howard Stern is giving away one of every Batman Dark Knight III Master Race cover to one lucky winner (Thanks to Ray N. for sending this to me):
Continue reading “HOWARD STERN PRESENTS: THE ULTIMATE DARK KNIGHT III GIVEAWAY”
In June 2016, Dark Horse Books will be pleased to offer How to Talk to Girls at Parties, a brilliant new graphic novel adaptation of an award-winning short story from Neil Gaiman—one of the most celebrated authors of our time—by award-winning artists Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá. Continue reading “MOON AND BÁ ADAPT NEIL GAIMAN’S “HOW TO TALK TO GIRLS AT PARTIES””
A new video hit this morning from everyone’s second favorite festive guy in a red suit, Deadpool. Ryan Reynold’s again launches a funny video spotlighting the movie. This time it is 12 Days of Deadpool. Continue reading “Deadpool announces the 12 Days of Deadpool”
Thanks again to Louie M. who covers conventions in the Southwest for www.comicsheatingup.net
Here is the Coslay gallery for the Phoenix Comicon Fanfest: Continue reading “Phoenix Comicon Fanfest Cosplay Gallery”
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 12/13/15:
Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 12/13/15”
Thanks to Louie M. who covers South West conventions for www.comicsheatingup.net. Here is his wrap-up for the Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015. Check out the Cosplay gallery coming up. Continue reading “Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest 2015 Wrap up”
Hoknes Comics and Hoknes are sponsoring two great give-aways today. They did exclusive covers for the new Aftershock Comics releases for Replica and Insexts. These will be short giveaways, will be drawn this weekend, so jump in quickly, do not miss out. Continue reading “Free Comic Friday: Hoknes Comics Variants Replica and Insexts”
Images for the 150th issue of The Walking Dead were released today. Issue 150 will be a 40 page book for regular cover price of $2.99. Rumors are swirling already as to what could happen, including a major death. The Walking Dead 150 ships 1/16/15 and is sure to be a can’t miss issue. Check them out below. Continue reading “The Walking Dead #150 Cover Gallery”