Happy New Year! This year is already starting off with a bang I think on spec books.
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Tag: star wars
Star Wars: The Store Exclusive Strikes Back
Here we go again, everybody with another awesome Darth Vader #25 variant! We’ll have one set to raffle off as a part of Free Comic Wednesday courtesy of Most Good Hobby in the coming weeks. So pay attention! (Not today so no sense in leaving your name in the comments.)
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DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report 8/1/2016
“Hey, CHU Readers! It’s your resident Star Wars fanatic and generally long-winded CHU contributor, DrunkWooky here with yet another Star Wars Report! This time, on Darth Vader #25 and the final Action Figure Variant. On a side note, while researching this story, I came across Darth Vader #7 SDCC PX 2015 Variants for $1 each.
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DrunkWooky's Star Wars Report 6/24/16
DrunkyWooky writes for www.comicsheatingup.net
I’ve been covering the Star Wars JTC action figure variants for a while here. A lot of the info in this article comes from our German friends at jedi-bibliothek.de. Skip down towards the end for the newness in this article.
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Variant Envy: Darth Vader #20 Action Figure Variant
In other news….
Thanks to DrunkWookie (and to Emiliano B. who also sent me this)
Apparently, the first action figure variant of a character who has NOT appeared in a Star Wars movie is coming down the pike! Continue reading “Variant Envy: Darth Vader #20 Action Figure Variant”
How Did C-3PO Get His Red Arm?! Your First Look at STAR WARS SPECIAL: C-3PO #1!
How did C-3PO get his red arm?! Find out this March as the burning question is answered in STAR WARS SPECIAL: C-3PO #1! Continue reading “How Did C-3PO Get His Red Arm?! Your First Look at STAR WARS SPECIAL: C-3PO #1!”
DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec: First Appearance of Boba Fett
DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec just in time for the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens
Recently, I was reading through my old Star Wars vol. 1 issues. I came across the “Star Words” column in the back of issue #41 and found a curious tale about the illustration of Yoda in #42 being based on the concept art by Ralph McQuarrie. Because Yoda’s appearance was a closely guarded secret prior to the June 20, 1980 release of The Empire Strikes Back, McQuarrie’s depiction of Yoda in concept art was all the pencilers had to go off of. Continue reading “DrunkWooky’s Crystal Ball Spec: First Appearance of Boba Fett”
One To Watch: Star Wars Tag and Bink Episode 1 Revenge of the Clones
We are just days away from Star Wars The Force Awakens hits theaters. One popular theory going around is Darth Plagueis, Darth Sidious’ (aka Emperor Palpatine) Sith Master. Well, rumors doing what they do, has caused some heat for a comic book where he first appears. Continue reading “One To Watch: Star Wars Tag and Bink Episode 1 Revenge of the Clones”
Star Wars Trailer #5 released focuses on Finn
Star Wars is just around the corner, more and more trailers will be hitting the air. Each one has been showing new footage. Here is the latest video: Continue reading “Star Wars Trailer #5 released focuses on Finn”
Variant Envy: Vader Down #1
by DrunkWooky.
The only way to keep the Action Figure variant fad going is to start taking a new spin on things. So, John Tyler Christopher has gone with the back side of the blister pack and done a checklist.
Smuggler’s Bounty: Star Wars Subscription Box
Mel V. writes for www.comicsheatingup.net
Funko finally is putting out a Pop Subscription box for Star Wars. You can sign up for it at the Smugglers Bounty web site.
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One to Watch: Star Wars #6
Star Wars #6 hits the stands tomorrow. This is definitely one to watch for several reasons. Continue reading “One to Watch: Star Wars #6”
Think Outside the Toy Box: New Star Wars Movie Realizations
Star Wars Celebration just happened and this years was an extra big deal with the new movie dropping this Christmas. Tamashii Nation took advantage and revealed a few new upcoming Star Wars Movie Realization items. Continue reading “Think Outside the Toy Box: New Star Wars Movie Realizations”
Lando Calrissian to have own series
Fan favorite Lando Calrissian will be getting his own Star Wars book (mini-series) from Marvel. Continue reading “Lando Calrissian to have own series”
Variant envy: Star Wars #4 Boba Fett variant
Holy cow. Limited to 5,000 copies. Star Wars #4 Boba Fett action figure variant. Continue reading “Variant envy: Star Wars #4 Boba Fett variant”
Comixology's recent Marvel sale had 7 out of 10 female led titles in top 10
Last month comiXology had one of the largest sales of all time with the Marvel BOGO Sale. We offered everyone the chance to buy ANYTHING you wanted from Marvel and get the next Marvel item for free.
The results are in and here are the top 10 Marvel issues purchased:
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Diamond Comics Advance Reorder List for 3/9/15
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 reorder List for 3/9/15:
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MARVEL COMICS MAKES A FORCEFUL ANNOUNCEMENT ON “THE VIEW”!
By now, you may have seen the following press release from Marvel that they are going on the view to make a forceful announcement. Tomorrow Marvel will be on the View to talk something up. But what could that be.
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Every Dark Horse Star Wars Comic for $300
Dark Horse Comics is sending its Star Wars comics off with a very exclusive limited offer for its digital-comics readers . . . Continue reading “Every Dark Horse Star Wars Comic for $300”
Star Wars Lucas Draft #1 Sold out, print run
This one took a while but Dark Horse has announced that The Star Wars Lucas Draft #1 has sold out. Continue reading “Star Wars Lucas Draft #1 Sold out, print run”