Often referred by many as “Harry Potter meets The Marvel Universe”, the chatter around the Series “Strange Academy” has been pretty dormant since the first several issues appeared to collectors. For those who have not been reading or keeping up with the series, not only does issue “unlucky #13” introduce Marvel in to the origins of ZOE LAVEAU, but it introduces us to a BRAND NEW CHARACTER known as GAS LAMP! Continue reading “[Under the Radar] Strange Academy 13 introduces a new character”
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Variant Picks of the Week for April 28th, 2021
Variant Picks of the Week for April 7th, 2021
Middlewest Is Back This July For It’s Conclusion – New Variant Cover Art from Skottie Young
One of the better Image titles I think of the past 2 years is coming to its conclusion this July.
One Week Later Report for February 19th, 2020
Welcome once again to another installment of the One Week Later Report. Usually these are books that heated up or were good pick up for flipping, even going as far to report if books fell flat and you can now find at cheaper prices.
This week we’ll cover the books released on 02/12/2020.
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FOC Review: Strange Academy #1
Greetings all! Today we are reviewing Strange Academy #1 . Marvel has been showcasing these new characters with previews in this weeks new books, But we have read an advanced copy of the issue. Continue to the review….
Middlewest #7 Gets Another Printing
Straight from Image Press Release:
Image Comics is pleased to announce that Middlewest #7 by Skottie Young and Jorge Corona—which hit stores on the heels of the newsbreak of the series’ 2019 Eisner Award nomination in the “Best Publication for Teens” category—is being rushed back to print to keep up with rapidly growing demand for the hot new series.
Poyo’s Trade and Hardcover Picks of the Week
We shouldn’t just collect or flip books, we should also read them. A good story can make your purchase well worth the money spent if you ask me. After all, we buy books to read for entertainment right? Even if you can’t flip them, reading is just as rewarding.
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Poyo’s Spec and Drek for February 20th, 2019
The best day is upon us once again, new comic book day. We spec, we buy, we flip, we read. Whatever it is you do with your comics, Wednesdays are what we look forward to each week, along with the fabulous CHU Tuesday nights.
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Middlewest Keeps Flying Off The Shelves – #2 Gets A Third Printing
Middlewest #2 (3rd Printing) by Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling creator Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Bully Wars, Deadpool) and Russ Manning Award winning artist Jorge Corona continues to fly off shelves and fan enthusiasm for the series builds. Image Comics has greenlit the Middlewest #2 for a third printing. This third printing cover will feature new artwork by Jorge Corona.
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Middlewest #1 Goes Back For A 4th Printing with New Cover Art
Demand for Middlewest #1 by Eisner Award-winning and New York Times Middlewest #1 4th ptg cover artbestselling creator Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Bully Wars, Deadpool) and Russ Manning Award-winning artist Jorge Corona is building momentum at a breakneck pace. Image Comics has greenlit the debut issue to go back to print for a fourth time. This fourth printing cover will feature new artwork by Skottie Young.
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Middlewest Issue #2 Goes Back for a Second Printing with New Cover Art
Middlewest is proving to be popular, issue #2 goes back for another printing.
I have been a fan since reading the first issue so this is not a surprise if you ask me.
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Middlewest Goes Back for 3rd Print
It really is a great read. If you’re not already reading Middlewest, here’s your chance at nabbing a copy of the 3rd print.
Poyo's Spec and Drek for November 21st, 2018
Here in America this week millions of people will be sitting down and eating turkey on Thursday. So before you get suckered into all the family drama that follows when you have family over, sneak out to the local comic shop to pick up your new books for this week. Because Poyo says you deserve a little “me, comic book time”.
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Middlewest from Skottie Young and Jorge Corona – Advanced Sneak Peak Preview
This is a book I’ve been anticipating since I learned of it’s existence. I’ve been provided an advanced copy for review and I must say, it lived up to my expectations.
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Middlewest – Sneak Preview
I meant to get this out sooner as this is a book I’ve been anticipating since I read about it in previews.
Skottie Young and Jorge Corona Team Up for an All-New Fantasy Adventure in MIDDLEWEST
This actually looks interesting. I really am digging the cover artwork and style of this new book coming out from Image this November. Read more for the full Image Press Release.
Diamond Comics Advanced Reorder List 5/9/13
Diamond Advanced Reorder List
One way to guage how hot a comic is/will be is by the Diamond Comics Advanced reorder list. This gives retailers a chance to up their orders for books that may have caught some heat before the release and before the final order cut offs. So without further ado, this weeks advanced reorder list
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