I am telling you now, if you are a fan of the series, you will want to get your order in early for a couple reasons. First, I have read the issue already, preview pdf copies rock, and it cranks up the crazy that started in the first issue and takes it to a new level. Also, there is a crazy low print run on the book already. Sadly, most comic shops order low on new indie books and some do not even bother to go to the back of the previews catalog. But there is another reason you will want to secure your copy. Continue reading “Straightjacket #2 Update”
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One to Watch: What If Vol. 2 #4
I have been busy and haven’t had time to get all the stories up. Mel and Blind Adam have both been emailing me for a week about getting this story up. Sadly, life gets in the way. SO the story is now not something new, but you can still get in on this one cheap.
Contest of Champions #3 and 4 will have a Venom Hulk Mash up. His first appearance is heating up. Continue reading “One to Watch: What If Vol. 2 #4”
Amandla Stenberg on MSNBC talking about Niobe, and social activism.
Niobe and co-creator Amandla Stenberg continues to get the word out on her new comic “Niobe, She is Life.” Media does seem to love her and she has been interviewed quite frequently on the book. Here is the latest interview from two days ago. Continue reading “Amandla Stenberg on MSNBC talking about Niobe, and social activism.”
Variant Envy: Back to the Future Rhode Island Comic Con Variant
As a kid of the 80’s, it is no surprise that I am a Back to the Future fan. The movies just drew me in. I was very excited to see that the original creator was writing a new series. There were some cool variants that came out for the book, and one is the Ale Garza drawn Rhode Island Comic Con Variant. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Back to the Future Rhode Island Comic Con Variant”
Free Comic Wednesday Iron Man #1 Phantom Variant Set
Larry’s Comics sponsored this great pair.
Up for grabs is a regular and black and white Phantom Variant Set courtesy of Larry’s Comics. The set features art by the incredible Siya Oum.
The rules are simple.
1. Enter your name below
2. One entry per person (we have ways of knowing)
3. Winner drawn at random US winners get free shipping, international agree to chip in.
Also check out the Phantom Variants for Carnage #1 featuring the Amazing Spider-man #300 homage. These were coming out fast and furious for a while but they have slowed down for just a few select books now.
These can be picked up here
Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for release 11/11/15
Each week, Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and now www.hoknesusa.com releases a video showcasing the weeks hot new releases. Here is this weeks video, for comics being delivered 11/11/15: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics Hot New Comics for release 11/11/15”
Variant Envy: Carnage #1 Phantom Variant
Larry from Larry’s Comics has been putting out the Phantom Variants for a while now, they can be picked up in around 30 stores nation wide. He had released a series of Amazing Spiderman #300 homage variants that did well. He took a break from them but is still doing them on a limited basis, for only certain books. One that makes sense is Carnage #1. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Carnage #1 Phantom Variant”
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 57th edition of the open forum!
Mel’s Variant picks of the week for 11/11/15
Mel V. here with another great week of comics, and variant covers. Variant covers can be fun, and profitable, but don’t let them break the bank each week. I have some choice variants here this week, some very affordable, that should add some fun to your weeks comics pick ups. Remember, some variants can go up, some can go down, but as long as you are collecting art you like, you cannot go wrong. Here are my variant picks of the week for 11/11/15: Continue reading “Mel’s Variant picks of the week for 11/11/15”
Agent Poyo’s picks of the week for November 11th, 2015
Welcome to another Tuesday evening edition of Poyo’s picks of the week for November 11th, 2015. This Wednesday we can expect our Enormous #2 Cover B to finally arrive. Thanks Diamond.. it’s probably not your fault for the month long delay but we’ll blame you anyways. So be sure to pick up your copy so your Enormous set is fully complete.
Now, on with the picks. Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s picks of the week for November 11th, 2015”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/11/15
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 our picks of the week for delivery 11/11/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/11/15”
Breaking News. Negan Cast on The Walking Dead
Here we go. Need to see how this effects the prices on The Walking Dead #100. Negan has been cast. Jeffery Dean Morgan will be your foul mouthed, baseball bat wielding, head cracking Negan.
Continue reading “Breaking News. Negan Cast on The Walking Dead”
Roman Ritual TPB up for pre-order
I wrote about Roman Ritual a while back and about how good of a book it was. I know that Halloween is over but if you are looking for a good horror book make sure to check out Roman Ritual, especially if you picked up and enjoyed Straightjacket. Continue reading “Roman Ritual TPB up for pre-order”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 11/7/15
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 for 11/7/15: Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 11/7/15”
AMC picking up George Romero’s Empire of the Dead?
Move over Walking Dead (not likely) there is a new batch of zombies potentially heading to AMC, and these ones are from the master of zombies himself, George Romero. We had mentioned a while back that Empire of the Dead was being made into a tv show. Now it looks like it could be going to AMC along with The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. Continue reading “AMC picking up George Romero’s Empire of the Dead?”
Mantis Cast for Guardians of the Galaxy 2
(Again, catch up)
Guardians of the Galaxy got a new team mate in the form of Mantis. Mantis will be played by Pom Klementieff. Continue reading “Mantis Cast for Guardians of the Galaxy 2”
Michael Stuhlbarg cast as Dr. Nicodemus West in Dr. Strange
Playing Saturday Night catch up on the stories that came out this week I didn’t get a chance to cover. Some of these may not be new to you but others may. Just clearing out my rss feed.
Another key character has been cast in the Dr. Strange movie. Michael Stuhlbarg has been cast to play Dr. Nicodemus West.
Continue reading “Michael Stuhlbarg cast as Dr. Nicodemus West in Dr. Strange”
Livewire to appear in Supergirl episode 5
It has been announced previously that popular Superman villain “Livewire” will be appearing on Supergirl. Photos of the character have been posted online. Continue reading “Livewire to appear in Supergirl episode 5”
Next Batman could be Under the Red Hood
I am a few days late to the game with this one, and I do apologize if you have already seen it. But rumors are going around that the next solo Batman movie could be an adaptation of Under the Red Hood. Continue reading “Next Batman could be Under the Red Hood”
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 56th edition of the open forum!
Mel’s Variant Picks of the Week for 11/4/15
What’s up CHU? Mel V here again for another week of variant covers. This week is a big one and I will be broke come 9 AM tomorrow! No Joke. Remember, some variants go up in value, some go down, but as long as you are buying art you like you cannot go wrong. Continue reading “Mel’s Variant Picks of the Week for 11/4/15”
Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/4/15
The greatest day of the week, every week is WEDNESDAY!
An update on the charity auctions I ran to raise money for Larime Taylor’s wife Sylv came to around $90. So huge thanks to the bidders and buyers. Stay tuned, we’re hoping to have some awesome blank variant sketches done by Larime to raise more money, so we can save his wife.
So let’s get on with the picks of the week shall we.
Continue reading “Agent Poyo’s Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/4/15”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/4/15
Each week hundreds of new comics hit the stands, each with potential. We pick the ones we think have the best chances of heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 11/4/15: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 11/4/15”
First Exclusive announced for Smugglers Bounty
Smugglers Bounty is the new subscription box from Funko that will have a Star Wars theme. The first theme is The Force Awakens. Funko has released the first exclusive that will be in the box to garner interest. Check it out below:
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A look ahead to January, New Comics
Mel does a great job at pointing out the cool new upcoming small press books. There are also some great looking mid to larger publisher books to check out as well. Here are some of the books we are looking forward to in January. Continue reading “A look ahead to January, New Comics”