What UP CHU Mel? V here with another edition of Big Gems from the Small Press. WOOOT WOOOT BIG GEMS FROM THE SMALL PRESS TURNS 1 YEAR OLD THIS MONTH. I would like to take the time out to thank Tony for allowing me to write this article for his site, and I also would like to thank you the fans for taking the time out to read and comment. I plan on doing a Top 10 from the past year of Big Gems small press soon so be on the look out for that. These books are slated to be released in the month of August and the deadline to order is 6/24/16: Continue reading “Big Gems from the Small Press For June 2016”
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Free Comic Wednesday: Batman #50 Superman #50 Comicxposure Sketch Variants
We got derailed off our normally scheduled variant give aways with the Orlando And Dallas Prize Packs (the Dallas will be drawn tonight.) So up for grabs tonight is the ComicXposure variants for Batman #50 and Superman #50. These are the Blue Line Sketch variants.
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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 86th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 6/1/16
What up CHU? fresh off a great Memorial Day weekend …and fresh of a couple of light weeks for variants. June is here and the 1st week is a heavy hitter for the wallet. Tons of great books out this week. Missing from the main list is Kill Box 2 Variant. I understand that the spec on this book has passed but that should not stop people from reading this pretty good book. I loved issue #1’s plot and I cant wait to see what happens going forward with the story. Continue reading “Mel V's Variant Picks of the Week for 6/1/16”
Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for June 1st, 2016
Another week, another Wednesday, the best day ever hands down. Skip work or take a long lunch to go grab your books to read or flip, life’s too short to not be reading comic books.
So let’s get on with the picks…
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Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 6/1/16
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 Wednesday 6/1/16:
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Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 12
Blind Adam is a comic book dealer in New York and New Jersey, and yes, he is blind (90%). He has been contributing a fun list of hidden gems each week. Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 12”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 5/30/16
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 5/23/16:
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IDW Star Wars Micro Comics Reprints First Appearance of Boba Fett
Hey, CHU, DrunkWooky here!
Well, IDW has moved on to the Empire Strikes Back adaptation run of Star Wars vol. 1 issues for their Mini Comic Collector’s Packs.
I purchased a single pack of the A New Hope Mini Comic reprints and lucked out enough to get #1! I wanted to strike similar gold here and get a miniature version of Boba Fett’s first appearance, issue #42! Well, I batted a 1,000! 1 for 1.
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Gore Shriek returns in time for it's 30th Anniversary
One of the greatest horror anthologies from the 1980’s is returning just in time for it’s 30th anniversary. Gore Shriek, which has already successfully funded it’s Kickstarter, is up on Indigogo for a flexibly funded campaign allowing additional people to get it on the book. Continue reading “Gore Shriek returns in time for it's 30th Anniversary”
Variant Envy: Batman #1 Blank Sketch Cover
I have always liked blank sketch covers. I love getting them sketched up and always happy when an artist agrees to do one. Hoknes USA has one of interest. Continue reading “Variant Envy: Batman #1 Blank Sketch Cover”
Alana's Weekend Spec: Flash, Luke Cage, and Bloodshot edition
Welcome back to weekend specs, this week we will hit a couple DC, Marvel, and Valiant back issues that have room to grow as they are all recent movie and TV specs. So get your eyes and fingers ready for some back issue flipping and let’s jump in. Continue reading “Alana's Weekend Spec: Flash, Luke Cage, and Bloodshot edition”
Wednesday Winner: Superman Lois and Clark #8
Not hard to guess which book carried Wednesday. Superman Lois and Clark #8 takes the honor this week. Continue reading “Wednesday Winner: Superman Lois and Clark #8”
Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Dallas Prize Pack
Just like we did last week for Orlando Mega Con, we are giving away another awesome prize pack of six exclusive variants for Fan Expo Dallas. Check out below the awesome books we are giving away. Continue reading “Free Comic Wednesday: Fan Expo Dallas Prize Pack”
One to Watch: Superman Lois and Clark #8
Thanks to the guys at CBSI for this one.
Out tomorrow, and leading up to Rebirth, is Superman Lois and Clark #8. This book is selling out online and may be snatched up tomorrow.
Update: Superman: Lois and Clark #8 has sold out in TFAW, MYCOMICSHOP, and MIDTOWN. Prices on the book are selling for up to $14.99 currently.
Spoilers ahead: Continue reading “One to Watch: Superman Lois and Clark #8”
Captain America #1 Spoilers
Steve Rogers is young again, putting on a new Cap suit and sporting a new shield, in Captain America #1. So the hero we all know and love is back again, right?
Not so fast. Continue reading “Captain America #1 Spoilers”
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 85th edition of the open forum! Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V.'s Variant Picks of the Week for 5/25/16
Whats up CHU, Mel V back with another weekly round of variants. Yet another light week on the variant front which is good for the wallets. Lets get to it
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Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for May 25th, 2106
It’s that time again, you know what I’m talking about, new comic book Wednesday. The past few weeks have been loaded with great new stuff along with DC pulling strings to hype their books where nothing really happens right before the Rebirth event that honestly, I have zero desire to buy and read. I’ll probably start off with Batman again and that’s it.
But anyways.. enough of my DC ranting, lets get on with the picks, DC up first. Continue reading “Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for May 25th, 2106”
Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/24/16
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 on 5/24/16: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 5/24/16”
Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 11
Blind Adam is a comic book dealer in New York and New Jersey, and yes, he is blind (90%). He has been contributing a fun list of hidden gems each week. Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 11”
Henchgirl Ashcan Up to Crazy Price
In case you missed it last week, a reader hit me up with a photo of a comic that appeared to be a variant of Henchgirl #1. After shooting it over to Kristen Gudnuk, we found out it is a Henchgirl #1 Ashcan. If you haven’t looked at the auction lately, you should take a peek. Continue reading “Henchgirl Ashcan Up to Crazy Price”
A Look Ahead to July: Small and Medium Press Books
Mel does a great job with his Big Gems column, but I like to supplement with some of the great books coming out from the medium sized publishers, with some small press mixed in. Check out what we are looking forward to:
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 5/23/16
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 5/23/16:
Continue reading “Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 5/23/16”
Walmart Comic Bag Unbagging
I picked up some Walmart Comic Bags yesterday. These are the $5 bags that contain mostly copper age comics, but all Marvel Comics. I unbagged them the last night. Check out the video. Continue reading “Walmart Comic Bag Unbagging”