Louie M. writes for comicsheatingup.net and covers conventions in the South West.
I have professed my love for Phoenix Comicon here before; the atmosphere, the organization, guests, etc. We are fortunate in Phoenix to have a local group put on a show of this magnitude. It was another great year despite a heat wave that had temperatures as high as 115. The crowds were the biggest ever and many vendors I spoke with had a great show if not their best. Continue reading “Phoenix Comic Con Wrap up 2016”
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Phoenix Comic Con Cosplay Gallery
Thanks to Louie M. who covers conventions in the South West for us for the gallery. Let’s here your favorites down in the comment section. Continue reading “Phoenix Comic Con Cosplay Gallery”
Houdini Variants, the Bastard Sons of Under Ordered Books #3
What Up CHU, Mel V back again with the third edition of Houdini Variants, We have some nice looking books on this edition, we even have a regular cover that is so hard to find i’m putting a summer time APB out for all the fans that read this. Lets jump right into it: Continue reading “Houdini Variants, the Bastard Sons of Under Ordered Books #3”
Wednesday Winner: Flash Rebirth #1
It is nice to walk into stores and pick up your comics on Wednesday night. It is even nicer when some of the books you picked up can be sold for multiple times cover price by the end of the day.Flash Rebirth #1 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Flash Rebirth #1”
Wedneday Winner: Wonder Woman Rebirth #1 Artgerm Variant
It is nice to walk into stores and pick up your comics on Wednesday night. It is even nicer when some of the books you picked up can be sold for multiple times cover price by the end of the day. Wonder Woman Rebirth #1 Artgerm Variant is one of them. Continue reading “Wedneday Winner: Wonder Woman Rebirth #1 Artgerm Variant”
Wednesday Winner: Norman #1
It is nice to walk into stores and pick up your comics on Wednesday night. It is even nicer when some of the books you picked up can be sold for multiple times cover price by the end of the day. Norman #1 is one of them. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Norman #1”
Free Comic Wednesday: Enormous #11 & 12 Hoknes Comics Variants.
Another big set up for grabs tonight. One winner, four books. You get the awesome Hoknes USA variants for Enormous #11 and 12 (Vol. 2 # 5 & 6). Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Enormous #11 & 12 Hoknes Comics Variants. “
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 87th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 6/8/16
What up CHU? I’m not going to lie..this week is very, very dry in terms of variants, I didn’t add the Fix number 1 3rd print because i’m not sure that’s considered a variant but the cover is funny in its own right. Anyway let’s get on with it. Continue reading “Mel V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 6/8/16”
Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for June 8th, 2016
Another Rebirth Week and there’s already specs coming in. DC sneaking in new characters in these issues so everyone must be tuning in and paying attention. Batman Rebirth #1 saw what most thought would end up being a new Robin become something totally different. Flash is going to introduce a new villain. What else is in store? Well, let’s get on with the picks and we’ll all be finding out come tomorrow..
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Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/8/16
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 6/8/16:
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One to Watch: Batman Rebirth #1 and Superman Rebirth #1
Rebirth seems to be doing pretty well. The DC Universe Rebirth #1 issue is still selling for 2-3 times cover. There have been some surprises in the recent launches, in what had been an otherwise quiet week. Batman Rebirth #1 has a new character, possibly Lark, and Superman had the Owl’s aircraft hovering above the city. Continue reading “One to Watch: Batman Rebirth #1 and Superman Rebirth #1”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 6/5/16
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 6/5/16:
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Blind Adam's Hidden Gems vol. 13
Greetings my Heating Up and Awesomesauce families. Thank you for reading this each and every week. Thank you for stoping by and saying hello at conventions. The next one is June 11th at the Columbia High School in Maplewood New Jersey, Cougarcon. Let’s make some money on some comics shall we? Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems vol. 13”
Alana's Weekend Specs: Big Villains small prices.
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”