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 3/27/16:
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The Walking Dead Effect: Will the Kingdom be introduced on the show?
I wasn’t the only person who noticed the person with the combat gear on last night’s The Walking Dead. Comicbook.com noticed it too. And we drew the same conclusions Continue reading “The Walking Dead Effect: Will the Kingdom be introduced on the show?”
Randomly Inserted Original Art in X-O Manowar issues ##47-50
Thanks to DrunkWookie for this one:
Through anecdotal evidence from a couple local comic shops, I have heard that X-O sales have been flagging. I’ll disclose my bias up front here: I love Valiant! Anybody who is getting sick and tired of the “Big Two” and what they keep doing to pump up sales should give Valiant a look. Are Marvel’s events too frequent, long, expensive, and pervasive? Check out Valiant’s 4-issue events like The Valiant, Book of Death, and the upcoming 4001 A.D. Is D.C.’s writing getting you down? Check out Valiant’s respect and care for their characters in their writing. Anyway, enough soapboxing… Continue reading “Randomly Inserted Original Art in X-O Manowar issues ##47-50”
Low cost comic bags
Ray from RJ’s Comics and Toys sent this little tip over on how to cut supply costs if you are buying and selling a lot of comics.
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DC gets a Deadpool of their own
Thanks to Kevin for this one.
So Marvel has Deadpool and DC has Harley. By far the two hottest characters in existence in the comic book world. In the most recent Harley Quinn issue, DC creates a Deadpool of their own.
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March 2016 Lootcrate Unboxing
I got the March “Versus” Lootcrate box in today and was pretty happy with it. Joe was not around so this month’s goodies are all mine. Check out what’s inside the box:
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Hoknes Comics New Comic Showcase for 3/23/16
Each week, Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and www.hoknesusa.com releases a video showcasing the hot new comics of the week. Here is this weeks for comics delivered on 3/23/16: Continue reading “Hoknes Comics New Comic Showcase for 3/23/16”
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 76th edition of the open forum!
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Mel's Variant Picks of the Week for Delivery 3/23/16
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.
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Agent Poyo's Picks of the Week for March 23, 2016
Spring is here and so are new comics! Hope you are following the site as Monstress #1 2nd print is on fire currently. If you find it, buy it immediately if you want to make easy money.
Let’s get on with the picks for this week.
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Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 3/26/16
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 the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are our picks of the week for delivery 3/23/16: Continue reading “Comics Picks of the Week for Delivery 3/26/16”
Batman #50 Spoiler
Thanks to Trey over at CBSI for breaking this one.
Looks like Batman #50 will have three things of interest in it. Spoilers below, so do not read if you do not want to know, but there is a good piece of spec in it. Continue reading “Batman #50 Spoiler”
Gwenom Is a Thing Now. Variant Cover Leads to Year Long Story Arc
Stemming from the Guardians of Knowhere #1 Rob Guillory Gwenom Variant, the Gwen Stacey Venom hybrid will be getting her own year long story arc. Continue reading “Gwenom Is a Thing Now. Variant Cover Leads to Year Long Story Arc”
Black Panther #1 pre-sells 300,000 copies
With Black Panther set to make his first movie appearance in Captain America 3: Civil War, his popularity is higher than ever. So popular in fact that his latest book, <A href=”Black Panther #1 (2016), has pre-sold over 300,000 copies. Continue reading “Black Panther #1 pre-sells 300,000 copies”
The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #98
Tonight’s episode, “Twice As Far” was a doozie. This is mostly spoiler free minus the next sentence. It reintroduced Dwight, more in lines with the comic, and has a burned face. Continue reading “The Walking Dead Effect: Walking Dead #98”
One to Watch (for): Monstress #1 Second Print
Here is a book we have been talking about for a while. Monstress has been a book that had no variants, no media tie-ins, and still has just been growing on the back issue market. It has gone through a first print, a second print
,and a third print
. All in all, just a good book, with good art, that is driving demand. Continue reading “One to Watch (for): Monstress #1 Second Print”
Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 3/21/16
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 3/21/16:
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March Lootcrate has Exclusive Harley Comic Plus more
I had dropped the hint that this month’s Versus Box had some goodies that kept me interested. Here are the biggies. Not to late to jump in and save $5 when you go through this link to Lootcrate.com to sign up (just a few hours left):
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Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 3
Blind Adam us a comic book dealer in New York and New Jersey, and yes, he is blind. He has been contributing a fun list of hidden gems each week. Continue reading “Blind Adam's Hidden Gems Vol. 3”
Hoknes Comics New Comic Spotlight for 3/16/16
Each Week Terry Hoknes of www.hoknescomics.com and www.hoknesusa.com releases a video spotlighting the cool new comics for the week. Here is this weeks for release 3/16/16:
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Comic Con Box March 2016 Champions Unboxing Video
Got home from a rough day at work to find one of my favorite monthly subscription boxes on my door step, Comic Con Box. This month was the 12th box, Champions themed. Joe and I cracked it open. Check it out below: Continue reading “Comic Con Box March 2016 Champions Unboxing Video”
Winner! Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 Third Eye Variant
Sorry for the delay, hectic week. But here we go Winner for the Power Rangers #1 Third Eye Variant.
Tonight’s winner receives a Power Rangers #1 Third Eye Variant Cover.
Check it out here.. Cover features art by Maryland native Gerry Gaylord.
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Agent Poyo's Doom and Gloom report for Texas
For whatever reason Central Texas seems to get hit a lot with comic shipment delays. Here is another one:
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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 75th edition of the open forum!
Continue reading “Wednesday Open Forum”
Mel V's Variant picks of the week for 3/16/16
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.
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