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Now that I have the Snake Eyes and Baroness covers, I must get the next one in the series. I haven’t been keen on many of the Marvel Action Figure covers as for the most part they haven’t been real ones, but these GI Joe ones make me nostalgic, and makes me wish the younger me would have not opened his toys and saved them for later. (I could have been rich I tell ya.) Continue reading “Variant Envy: GI Joe #217 Storm Shadow Action Figure Variant”
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.
What’s up CHU? Been a busy week for me going over PDF preview comics of small press books for comicsheatingup.net and watching the latest leaked episodes of upcoming comic related TV shows (more to come on that later.) I am back with another Mel V’s Variant Pick of the Week. Continue reading “Mel’s Variant Pick of the Week”
While all you people are off picking up your new comics, I’ll be driving towards the coast for a much needed vacation.. it’s too bad the kids and wife are with me, they’re the ones I need a vacation from! I kid.. I kid.. well, sort of. (Editor’s note: If Poyo does not return next week we know why!)
Anyways, it’s a lighter week so I won’t be missing much, with some pre-orders made along with notifying my usual place to add to my pulls, let’s get on with the picks. Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for 8/12/15”
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 out picks of the week for delivery 8/12/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the week for delivery 8/12/15”
Tom Hardy, star of Mad Max Fury road and who played Bane in Dark Knight Rises, is set to produce and star in 100 Bullets. 100 Bullets is based on the Vertigo comic series by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso.
Continue reading “Tom Hardy to produce and star in 100 Bullets”
There was a lot of rumbling over the past few weeks if the Gambit movie would be made. At first, there was rumors that Channing Tatum was not going to go through with the movie. Then it came out that he was going to go through with it. So it looks like the movie will be happening. With that, we have a book to be on the look out for. Continue reading “One to Watch: X-Men #8”
This came out a few days ago but still worth a look. The Flash TV show has cast it’s Wally West according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Continue reading “Flash TV show cast Wally West”
Kyle Strahm and Justin Jordan’s Spread has been one of my favorite series for a while. The only issue in the series I don’t have is the black and white Convention Art Book. Looks like I will be holding off on getting a copy as a Buy It Now on eBay for a graded copy of the Art Book sold for $1,000.
Continue reading “Spread Convention Art Book Sells for $1000”
Skimming eBay for key comics can be fun. It can be even more fun to skim eBay for fun or odd auctions. These auctions are in the latter category. Check them out, but trust me (and check out the photos) Buyer Beware! Continue reading “Buyer Beware: Some Odd Walking Dead eBay Auctions.”
Doing some pre-orders and coming across some interesting stuff. More SDCC Exclusives have become available for order. So if you were unable to attend the show, and wanted some of the goodies, here is your chance. Continue reading “Rocket Raccoon Pop and Other SDCC exclusives available”
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 8/9/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 8/9/15”
Another week and more great items have been hot off the truck and going up for pre-order. Here are a few of those items as well as a few top sellers (in no particular order)
Continue reading “Think Outside the ToyBox: New and hot toys”
It has been a little while since I offered a signing opportunity. I used to do them about once or twice a month. Things get busy and sadly I had to cut down on the amount of signings I was doing and offering. This is one I could not pass up.
Continue reading “Young Terrorist / We Can Never Go Home Signing opportunity”
Imperium #7 was supposed to come out today. Some shops reported getting it and others didn’t. I heard the word “allocation” thrown around. Continue reading “So what is the deal with Imperium #7”
Holy Cow. Here is a winner. Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows #5 ComicXposure Variant.
The variants they have put out for this series have been incredible. This one features a Mike Deodato homage to the classic Brian Bolland Killing Joke cover.
Continue reading “Variant Envy: Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #5 Comicxposure Variant”
The official Deadpool Trailer just aired on Conan. It is essentially the same trailer that leaked out of SDCC, but of course, much clearer. The trailer just went online at the official Deadpool website, which takes you directly to Youtube currently. So without further ado, Deadpool the Trailer. Continue reading “Official Deadpool Trailer airs on Conan”
Here we go again. Another free comic Wednesday. This time a prize pack of four Comicxposure Marvel Variants. Four comics one winner. Spider-Gwen #5 Comicxposure Variant, Amazing Spider-man Renew Your Vows #1 ComicXposure Variant, Secret Wars 3&4 Comicxposure Variants.
Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Comicxposure Marvel Variants”
Thanks to everyone who entered. We love giving away comics and are thankful to all the great sponsors. The rules are the same as ever. Winner has 48 hours to contact me for shipping arrangement. US Winners get free shipping. International winners chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Batgirl #41 Recalled Cover (Custom Cover)”
Thanks to our own Mel V. for this variant. Same rules apply ships free in the US international winner agrees to chip in. Continue reading “Winner! Spider-Gwen #1 Signed Midtown Variant”
Thanks to Comicxposure for sponsoring this contest.
The winner of the GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle black and white variant is below: Continue reading “Winner! GI Joe #214 Fabio Valle Black and White variant”
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. Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
What’s up CHU? Another great week for comics. With comics comes variants. With variants comes the chase. I pick the ones I am feeling each week. Remember some variants go up in value, some go down in value, but as long as you buy the covers you like you will never lose.
Continue reading “Mel’s Variant picks of the week”
Did you check out the plush Poyo from Skelton Crew Studios has on pre-order? Yes, you can have your very own Poyo to love and hold (or torture if that’s your thing), because who doesn’t love Poyo? You know you want one, just so you can hang out with him while reading the weekly picks of the week at CHU!
Now, on with the picks of the week… Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for delivery 8/5/15”
Each week hundreds of new books hit the stands, all with potential. Some live up to that potential. We pick the books we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are out picks of the week for delivery 8/5/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 8/5/15”