AMC has given the go-head for Frank Darabont's TV adaptation of Image/Kirkman's Walking Dead! Set to start in October, check out the Variety article for more info!
Who's excited? This guy!!! *points to himself*
Updates, info, reviews, and whatever I get around to about The Comic Hunter, at 465 Main st in downtown Moncton! You can contact me through this blog, or e-mail me at thecomichunter at gmail.com, or also call at the store. (506) 855-4950. The Comic Hunter has arguably the largest selection of Board Games, Graphic Novels, and Back Issues in the maritimes, as well as a great selection of gaming books and products.
Monday, March 29, 2010
AMC greenlights Walking Dead TV show!
AMC has given the go-head for Frank Darabont's TV adaptation of Image/Kirkman's Walking Dead! Set to start in October, check out the Variety article for more info!
Who's excited? This guy!!! *points to himself*
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Deadshot Bullet Reviews Week of March 24
The Comic Hunter would like to welcome our first contributing reviewer to our blog!
Every week, or whenever he gets around to it, Deadshot (name withheld for awesome-factor!) is going to quick write ups of a handful of comics! Feel free to reply, banter, argue, compliment or glorify him with your comments!
Deadshot Bullet Reviews Week of March 24
For this inaugural column I thought I would just pick a few titles to do bullet reviews on. Reading it over, it seems that I am rather critical of what I have reviewed. I'll try not to fall into the reviewer trap of panning everything. I've tried to avoid putting in spoilers but proceed with caution if you are behind on your reading. I'll add reviews in the weeks to come and welcome comments/differing opinions.
Green Lantern #52
The penultimate chapter of Blackest Night which is starting to lose steam for me. I think John's has been a victim of the marketing machine at DC to make this as long as possible. I think this could have been a 4 issue mini and been stronger for it. I am interested to see how things are wrapped up in Blackest Night 8 this Wednesday. As for the issue itself, the origin of the rainbow avatars is revealed. I do have to admit it was pretty cool to see Sinestro on the cover as the White Lantern saying "You were expecting someone else?" I like dialogue covers so this one was cool.
The Guild #1
This story serves a prequel to the hit webseries of the same name. Felicia Day, creator/star of the webseries, also writes this series. The art fits the series well and I am looking forward to seeing how things unfold as the various members of the guild meet in their World of Warcraft-ish world.
Nemesis #1
The latest creator-owned title by Mark Millar this time working with Steve McNiven. These two have had great success in the past with Civil War and Old Man Logan so this title should continue their success. The first issue sets up the premise of the a< super criminal who likes to take on the best of the best in the world of law enforcement. The action is over the top but fits the tone of the series. If McNiven can stay on his deadlines this one might be orth picking up for the run of the limited series. If you have been burned by NcNiven before you might want to wait for the the completed series in trade.
Justice League The Rise of Arsenal #1
After reading the Fall of Green Arrow last week I was interested to take a look at the first issue of this companion series. We pick up moments before the terrible events begin to unfold for Red Arrow in Cry for Justice #6 and follow the story through the rest of the events of that series. To say that Cry for Justice was bad for Red Arrowis a massive unstatement. This first issue moves the story forward but unfortunately its rather paint-by-numbers and the writer falls into the former drug addict cliche that has defined Roy Harper throughout his continuity. I applaud DC for trying to do something to make Roy stand out as being different from Green Arrow as I felt that Connor Hawke was a much better character than Roy. Hopefully this series will help define a new status quo. I must admit that the personal loss that Roy suffered other than his maiming affected me emotionally but I felt this first issue trend down familiar paths. Lets hope that things will improve as the series progresses.
Thor #608
A companion title to the current Siege mini is Thor. This series has really shown how the gods of Asgard have been impacted by the attack on their fabled city by the forces of H.A.M.M.E.R. and Norman Osborn. The art has been solid on this title if the story has been a bit thin at times. One of the problems with these 'event' series is the tendency to do a tie-in comics that merely re-write the event story from the perspective of a particular character. This series suffers from that at times even though the revelations of Loki's manipulations is brought to light here which the main Siege mini does not have time for.
Every week, or whenever he gets around to it, Deadshot (name withheld for awesome-factor!) is going to quick write ups of a handful of comics! Feel free to reply, banter, argue, compliment or glorify him with your comments!
Deadshot Bullet Reviews Week of March 24
For this inaugural column I thought I would just pick a few titles to do bullet reviews on. Reading it over, it seems that I am rather critical of what I have reviewed. I'll try not to fall into the reviewer trap of panning everything. I've tried to avoid putting in spoilers but proceed with caution if you are behind on your reading. I'll add reviews in the weeks to come and welcome comments/differing opinions.
Green Lantern #52
The penultimate chapter of Blackest Night which is starting to lose steam for me. I think John's has been a victim of the marketing machine at DC to make this as long as possible. I think this could have been a 4 issue mini and been stronger for it. I am interested to see how things are wrapped up in Blackest Night 8 this Wednesday. As for the issue itself, the origin of the rainbow avatars is revealed. I do have to admit it was pretty cool to see Sinestro on the cover as the White Lantern saying "You were expecting someone else?" I like dialogue covers so this one was cool.
The Guild #1
This story serves a prequel to the hit webseries of the same name. Felicia Day, creator/star of the webseries, also writes this series. The art fits the series well and I am looking forward to seeing how things unfold as the various members of the guild meet in their World of Warcraft-ish world.
Nemesis #1
The latest creator-owned title by Mark Millar this time working with Steve McNiven. These two have had great success in the past with Civil War and Old Man Logan so this title should continue their success. The first issue sets up the premise of the a< super criminal who likes to take on the best of the best in the world of law enforcement. The action is over the top but fits the tone of the series. If McNiven can stay on his deadlines this one might be orth picking up for the run of the limited series. If you have been burned by NcNiven before you might want to wait for the the completed series in trade.
Justice League The Rise of Arsenal #1
After reading the Fall of Green Arrow last week I was interested to take a look at the first issue of this companion series. We pick up moments before the terrible events begin to unfold for Red Arrow in Cry for Justice #6 and follow the story through the rest of the events of that series. To say that Cry for Justice was bad for Red Arrowis a massive unstatement. This first issue moves the story forward but unfortunately its rather paint-by-numbers and the writer falls into the former drug addict cliche that has defined Roy Harper throughout his continuity. I applaud DC for trying to do something to make Roy stand out as being different from Green Arrow as I felt that Connor Hawke was a much better character than Roy. Hopefully this series will help define a new status quo. I must admit that the personal loss that Roy suffered other than his maiming affected me emotionally but I felt this first issue trend down familiar paths. Lets hope that things will improve as the series progresses.
Thor #608
A companion title to the current Siege mini is Thor. This series has really shown how the gods of Asgard have been impacted by the attack on their fabled city by the forces of H.A.M.M.E.R. and Norman Osborn. The art has been solid on this title if the story has been a bit thin at times. One of the problems with these 'event' series is the tendency to do a tie-in comics that merely re-write the event story from the perspective of a particular character. This series suffers from that at times even though the revelations of Loki's manipulations is brought to light here which the main Siege mini does not have time for.
Week of March 31st to April 6th!
The X-Men: Secomind Coming storyline kicks off this week, being the conclusion to the storyline started almost 2 1/2 years ago in the Messiah Complex story! Not to be missed!
Even more importantly though might be the release of Blackest Night #8! I'm sure just about anyone reading this is excited to read this! Brightest Day #0 should be following it within a few weeks, I highly recommend keeping an eye out for this one.
For those of you following the video game comics, the thrice delayed God of War #1 is finally coming out!
Both image and marvel are continuing their line of $1 reprints, with Punisher MAX #1, Walking Dead #1 and Youngblood #1.a
Marvel (MAX/Icon/Soleil)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #627
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLL TP BOOK 03
CAPTAIN AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER ULTIMATE COLLECTION
CLOAK AND DAGGER #1
DARK WOLVERINE #84 SIEGE
DEADPOOL CORPS RANK AND FOUL #1
ESSENTIAL RAMPAGING HULK TP VOL 02
FANTASTIC FOUR #577
GUARDIANS OF GALAXY TP VOL 03 WAR OF KINGS BK 02
IRON MAN EXTREMIS HC
IRON MAN I AM IRON MAN TP
NEW MUTANTS #11 SIEGE
NOMAD GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD TP GN
PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #5
PUNISHER #15
PUNISHER MAX MGC #1 (MR)
REALM OF KINGS INHUMANS #5 (OF 5)
SHE-HULK SENSATIONAL #1
SPIDER-MAN COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC TP BOOK 01
SPIN ANGELS PREM HC (MR)
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #46
WOLVERINE ORIGINS ROMULUS TP
X-FORCE #25
X-MEN FOREVER #20
X-MEN SECOND COMING #1
DC (Wildstorm/Veritgo)
ADVENTURE COMICS #9
ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #3 (OF 4)
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #14
BLACKEST NIGHT #8 (OF 8)
BRAVE AND THE BOLD DEMONS AND DRAGONS TP
BRIGHTEST DAY SYMBOL T/S LG/MED/XL
DETECTIVE COMICS #863
GOD OF WAR #1 (OF 6) (RES)
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #10
JACK OF FABLES #44 (MR)
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #43
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #37
MADAME XANADU #21 (MR)
ORACLE THE CURE TP
OUTSIDERS #28
STRANGE ADVENTURES TP
TEEN TITANS #81
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #18 (MR)
WEB #7
WONDER WOMAN #42
WONDER WOMAN ENDS OF THE EARTH TP
Image/Top Cow
DARKNESS #83 (MR)
GODLAND #31
IMAGE FIRSTS WALKING DEAD #1 (MR)
IMAGE FIRSTS YOUNGBLOOD #1
IMPALER #5
PVP #45
SWORD #23 (MR)
Dark Horse
STAR WARS LEGACY #46 MONSTER PT 4 (OF 4)
TERMINATOR #1 (OF 3)
USAGI YOJIMBO #127
Other Misc.
A-TEAM WAR STORIES BA #1
ALADDIN LEGACY OF THE LOST #2 (OF 3)
ARMY OF DARKNESS OMNIBUS TP VOL 01
BETTY #185
DISNEYS HERO SQUAD #3 (C: 1-0-0)
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #10 (OF 24)
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP HC VOL 02
DRAGON AGE #1
ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #6 (OF 6)
ETERNAL DESCENT #1
GI JOE COBRA II #3
HACK SLASH SERIES #30
HIGH SOFT LISP GN (MR)
INCORRUPTIBLE #4
IT WAS WAR O/T TRENCHES HC
KEVIN SMITH GREEN HORNET #2
LEGENDARY TALESPINNERS #2 (OF 3)
LOGANS RUN #2
MODERN MASTERS SC VOL 22 MARK BUCKINGHAM
OBERGEIST ESSENTIAL ED HC
PREVIEWS #259 APRIL 2010
RASL #7 (MR)
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #211
STAR TREK TNG GHOSTS #5
TALES OF TMNT #68
TALISMAN ROAD OF TRIALS #5
TEZUKAS BLACK JACK TP VOL 10
TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #5
WAKING #2
WIZARD MAGAZINE #224
WIZARDS OF MICKEY #3
Even more importantly though might be the release of Blackest Night #8! I'm sure just about anyone reading this is excited to read this! Brightest Day #0 should be following it within a few weeks, I highly recommend keeping an eye out for this one.
For those of you following the video game comics, the thrice delayed God of War #1 is finally coming out!
Both image and marvel are continuing their line of $1 reprints, with Punisher MAX #1, Walking Dead #1 and Youngblood #1.a
Marvel (MAX/Icon/Soleil)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #627
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLL TP BOOK 03
CAPTAIN AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER ULTIMATE COLLECTION
CLOAK AND DAGGER #1
DARK WOLVERINE #84 SIEGE
DEADPOOL CORPS RANK AND FOUL #1
ESSENTIAL RAMPAGING HULK TP VOL 02
FANTASTIC FOUR #577
GUARDIANS OF GALAXY TP VOL 03 WAR OF KINGS BK 02
IRON MAN EXTREMIS HC
IRON MAN I AM IRON MAN TP
NEW MUTANTS #11 SIEGE
NOMAD GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD TP GN
PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #5
PUNISHER #15
PUNISHER MAX MGC #1 (MR)
REALM OF KINGS INHUMANS #5 (OF 5)
SHE-HULK SENSATIONAL #1
SPIDER-MAN COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC TP BOOK 01
SPIN ANGELS PREM HC (MR)
WOLVERINE ORIGINS #46
WOLVERINE ORIGINS ROMULUS TP
X-FORCE #25
X-MEN FOREVER #20
X-MEN SECOND COMING #1
DC (Wildstorm/Veritgo)
ADVENTURE COMICS #9
ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #3 (OF 4)
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #14
BLACKEST NIGHT #8 (OF 8)
BRAVE AND THE BOLD DEMONS AND DRAGONS TP
BRIGHTEST DAY SYMBOL T/S LG/MED/XL
DETECTIVE COMICS #863
GOD OF WAR #1 (OF 6) (RES)
GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #10
JACK OF FABLES #44 (MR)
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #43
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #37
MADAME XANADU #21 (MR)
ORACLE THE CURE TP
OUTSIDERS #28
STRANGE ADVENTURES TP
TEEN TITANS #81
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #18 (MR)
WEB #7
WONDER WOMAN #42
WONDER WOMAN ENDS OF THE EARTH TP
Image/Top Cow
DARKNESS #83 (MR)
GODLAND #31
IMAGE FIRSTS WALKING DEAD #1 (MR)
IMAGE FIRSTS YOUNGBLOOD #1
IMPALER #5
PVP #45
SWORD #23 (MR)
Dark Horse
STAR WARS LEGACY #46 MONSTER PT 4 (OF 4)
TERMINATOR #1 (OF 3)
USAGI YOJIMBO #127
Other Misc.
A-TEAM WAR STORIES BA #1
ALADDIN LEGACY OF THE LOST #2 (OF 3)
ARMY OF DARKNESS OMNIBUS TP VOL 01
BETTY #185
DISNEYS HERO SQUAD #3 (C: 1-0-0)
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP #10 (OF 24)
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP HC VOL 02
DRAGON AGE #1
ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #6 (OF 6)
ETERNAL DESCENT #1
GI JOE COBRA II #3
HACK SLASH SERIES #30
HIGH SOFT LISP GN (MR)
INCORRUPTIBLE #4
IT WAS WAR O/T TRENCHES HC
KEVIN SMITH GREEN HORNET #2
LEGENDARY TALESPINNERS #2 (OF 3)
LOGANS RUN #2
MODERN MASTERS SC VOL 22 MARK BUCKINGHAM
OBERGEIST ESSENTIAL ED HC
PREVIEWS #259 APRIL 2010
RASL #7 (MR)
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #211
STAR TREK TNG GHOSTS #5
TALES OF TMNT #68
TALISMAN ROAD OF TRIALS #5
TEZUKAS BLACK JACK TP VOL 10
TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #5
WAKING #2
WIZARD MAGAZINE #224
WIZARDS OF MICKEY #3
DICK GIORDANO PASSES AWAY AT 77
Venerable DC editor/writer/creator has passed away at the age of 77 early this morning.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25442
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25442
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Current Gaming Schedule!
Monday: D&D 4th Ed. @6pm
Tuesday: Star Fleet Battles @6:30pm
Wednesday: D&D Encounters! NEW!!! Starting on March 31st. Get your name in if you're interested!
Thursday: Board Game (varies every week) @5:45pm
Friday: Friday Night Magic (FNM) @ 6:30pm (please show up at least 15 min. early to register)
Saturday: M:TG special events or Battletech, switch from week to week. I'll get the April Saturday schedule up soon!
Sunday: Currently open, we're working on getting something going for May/June.
Tuesday: Star Fleet Battles @6:30pm
Wednesday: D&D Encounters! NEW!!! Starting on March 31st. Get your name in if you're interested!
Thursday: Board Game (varies every week) @5:45pm
Friday: Friday Night Magic (FNM) @ 6:30pm (please show up at least 15 min. early to register)
Saturday: M:TG special events or Battletech, switch from week to week. I'll get the April Saturday schedule up soon!
Sunday: Currently open, we're working on getting something going for May/June.
I'm Back; and a new Gaming Update!
After some well deserved (I think I deserved it at least!) time off, I'm back at work and ready to keep this blog updated.
Unfortunately, I was off to sea and couldn't really update even the new comics, but I'll be posting nexts weeks tomorrow or Friday, back on regular schedule!
I'm also going to start posting the new gaming arrivals so you can keep up to date on it all!
Board Games
Last Night On Earth: The Zombie Game
Probably the best zombie game out there. Finally back in stock after being out of print for a couple of months!
-Merchants: Lords of the Sea
-Arkham Horror Dice Set
-Albion
-Take Me To The Cleaners
RPG Books
-Champions 6th Edition Core Book
-Aces & Eights Core Book Softcover
Back in Stock, with a couple of new accessory books!
-Aces & Eights: Shootist's Guide
-Aces & Eights: Judas Crossing
-Rifts-Dimension Book 12: Dimensional Outbreak
-Battletech-Technical Readout: 3060
-Battletech-Record Sheets: 3060
-Battletech-Record Sheets: 3075
-Savage Worklds: Savage Suverain
-Basic Roleplaying: Dragon Lines
M:TG
-Phyrexia vs. Coalition Dual Deck
Unfortunately, I was off to sea and couldn't really update even the new comics, but I'll be posting nexts weeks tomorrow or Friday, back on regular schedule!
I'm also going to start posting the new gaming arrivals so you can keep up to date on it all!
Board Games
Last Night On Earth: The Zombie Game
Probably the best zombie game out there. Finally back in stock after being out of print for a couple of months!
-Merchants: Lords of the Sea
-Arkham Horror Dice Set
-Albion
-Take Me To The Cleaners
RPG Books
-Champions 6th Edition Core Book
-Aces & Eights Core Book Softcover
Back in Stock, with a couple of new accessory books!
-Aces & Eights: Shootist's Guide
-Aces & Eights: Judas Crossing
-Rifts-Dimension Book 12: Dimensional Outbreak
-Battletech-Technical Readout: 3060
-Battletech-Record Sheets: 3060
-Battletech-Record Sheets: 3075
-Savage Worklds: Savage Suverain
-Basic Roleplaying: Dragon Lines
M:TG
-Phyrexia vs. Coalition Dual Deck
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The Comic Hunter Facebook Fan Page!
I just started a fan page for The Comic Hunter, which seems to work better than the groups!
Feel free to join and spread the word, as I'll be using them to update everyone on new products, events, sales, etc.!
I'm currently away on vacation, so there won't be much for updates in the next week, but once I get back, I'll try to get the ball rolling!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Moncton-NB/The-Comic-Hunter-Moncton/357284032819?ref=mf
Feel free to join the Charlottetown one too if you're so inclined! :D
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Charlottetown-PE/The-Comic-Hunter-Charlottetown/297291273275?ref=ts
Feel free to join and spread the word, as I'll be using them to update everyone on new products, events, sales, etc.!
I'm currently away on vacation, so there won't be much for updates in the next week, but once I get back, I'll try to get the ball rolling!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Moncton-NB/The-Comic-Hunter-Moncton/357284032819?ref=mf
Feel free to join the Charlottetown one too if you're so inclined! :D
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Charlottetown-PE/The-Comic-Hunter-Charlottetown/297291273275?ref=ts
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Clustering Comic Books, Batman!
You know when they say things come in threes? Well, in the last two days, I've gotten 4 comic collections, and 2 magic collections... that's sort of threes right? Two days, six collections. Nothing too crazy as far as the magic side of things, although it's always nice to fill out the binders!
The comics were pretty cool! If anyone is interested in a run of Thunderbolts, or the orignal 60s Captain Marvel, I may be able to help you out, although some have sold already. Also got a decent copy of Tomb of Dracula #1,2 (the #2 is NICE), as well as Batman: Killing Joke 1st Print, Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 #36 (the super rare 9/11 tribute issue), Ghost Rider V1 #1 (really nice shape), the first appearance of Rhino in Amazing Spider-Man V1 #41, and tons of other goodies!
I've also started a wall of "Cool" comics! Make sure to check that out when you come in! I would have posted pictures, but I forgot my camera at home. :(
Also, on another note, Cat and I will soon be leaving on our mini second honeymoon. A Caribbean cruise, with Jeff (the boss) and his family. We're leaving Thursday morning and I'll only be back to work on March 22nd. The store will be in the more than capable hands of John "I can't believe it's not" Butters while I'm gone, who should be more than able to help you all out with whatever you need!
That's it for now!
Remi @ The Comic Hunter
Where Heroes Come To Play!
The comics were pretty cool! If anyone is interested in a run of Thunderbolts, or the orignal 60s Captain Marvel, I may be able to help you out, although some have sold already. Also got a decent copy of Tomb of Dracula #1,2 (the #2 is NICE), as well as Batman: Killing Joke 1st Print, Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 2 #36 (the super rare 9/11 tribute issue), Ghost Rider V1 #1 (really nice shape), the first appearance of Rhino in Amazing Spider-Man V1 #41, and tons of other goodies!
I've also started a wall of "Cool" comics! Make sure to check that out when you come in! I would have posted pictures, but I forgot my camera at home. :(
Also, on another note, Cat and I will soon be leaving on our mini second honeymoon. A Caribbean cruise, with Jeff (the boss) and his family. We're leaving Thursday morning and I'll only be back to work on March 22nd. The store will be in the more than capable hands of John "I can't believe it's not" Butters while I'm gone, who should be more than able to help you all out with whatever you need!
That's it for now!
Remi @ The Comic Hunter
Where Heroes Come To Play!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Week of March 10th to the 16th
Although this week seems to be bigger than last week, it's another one of those weeks with nothing much as far as key issues go. Batman & Robin, as well as the Justice League: Rise and Fall Special are going to be important, and Punishermax #5 is the conclusion to the Kingpins storyline, which has been amazing to date!
Marvel (MAX/Icon/Soleil)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #624
AVENGERS X-MEN UTOPIA TP5)
BREAKING INTO COMICS THE MARVEL WAY #1 (OF 2)
CABLE #24
CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #112 BLACK KNIGHT
CLASSIC MARVEL FIG COLL MAG #113 HELLCAT
CRIMINAL SINNERS #5 (MR)
DARK X-MEN #5 (OF 5)
ENDERS GAME COMMAND SCHOOL PREM HC
GHOST RIDERS TP HEAVENS ON FIRE
HULK LET BATTLE BEGIN #1
IRON MAN 2 SPOTLIGHT #1
LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS UNLEASHED #1 (OF 4)
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #21
MIGHTY AVENGERS HC SECRET INVASION
POWERS #3 (MR)
PRELUDE TO DEADPOOL CORPS #2 (OF 5)
PUNISHERMAX #5 (MR)
SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL TP WHO KILLED GWEN REILLY
SPIDER-GIRL TP VOL 12 GAMES VILLAINS PLAY DIGEST
SUPER HERO SQUAD #3
SUPER HERO SQUAD TP GET YER HERO ON DIGEST
SWORD #5 (MARVEL)
THE MYSTIC HANDS OF DR STRANGE #1
TWELVE SPEARHEAD #1
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #8
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #6 GNTLT
WOLVERINE DARK WOLVERINE PREM HC VOL 02 MY HERO
WOLVERINE MR X #1
WOLVERINE WEAPON X PREM HC VOL 02 INSANE IN THE BRAIN
X-FACTOR PREM HC SECRET INVASION
X-MEN FOREVER #19
X-MEN PIXIE STRIKES BACK #2 (OF 4)
DC (Wildstorm/Veritgo)
ACTION COMICS #887
BATGIRL #8
BATMAN AND ROBIN #10
BATMAN HEART OF HUSH TP
BATMAN WIDENING GYRE #5 (OF 6)
DANTES INFERNO #4 (OF 6) (MR)
DAYTRIPPER #4 (OF 10) (MR)
DC SUPERHERO FIGURINE COLL MAG #46 FIRESTORM
DMZ #51 (MR)
DOOM PATROL #8
EX MACHINA #48 (MR)
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH ESCAPE TP
GREEK STREET TP VOL 01 BLOOD CALLS FOR BLOOD (MR)
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #23 (MR)
HUMAN TARGET #2 (OF 6)
JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL #1
MAGOG #7
MODERN WARFARE 2 GHOST #4 (OF 6) (MR)
PROTOTYPE TP (MR)
REBELS #14
RED ROBIN #10
SECRET SIX #19
SUPER FRIENDS #25
SUPERMAN LAST STAND OF NEW KRYPTON #1 (OF 3)
SUPERMAN NEW KRYPTON HC VOL 03
UNWRITTEN #11 (MR)
WARLORD THE SAGA TP
Image/Top Cow
CYBERFORCE HUNTER KILLER #5 (OF
SAVAGE DRAGON #158
TANK GIRL SKIDMARKS #4 (OF 4)
Dark Horse
BPRD KING OF FEAR #3 (OF 5)
CONAN LEGACY FRAZETTA COVER #4 (OF 8)
GANTZ TP VOL 09 (MR)
GRENDEL BEHOLD THE DEVIL HC
HELLBOY TP VOL 09 WILD HUNT
SOLOMON KANE DEATHS BLACK RIDERS #3 (OF 4)
Other Misc.
A-TEAM SHOTGUN WEDDING #1
ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER HC
ANCHOR #6
ANGEL HOLE IN THE WORLD #4
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #141
ARMY OF DARKNESS #26
BIRDHOUSE GN
BOYS TP VOL 06 SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY (MR)
CARS #2
CAT NAMED HAIKU
CIVIL WAR ADVENTURE GN VOL 01
CODE GEASS NIGHTMARE OF NUNNALLY GN VOL 05 (OF 5)
COMPLETE ALICE IN WONDERLAND #3 (OF 4)
DISNEYS HERO SQUAD SC VOL 01 SAVE THE WORLD
DOCTOR WHO ONGOING TP VOL 01 FUGITIVE
ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #5 (OF 6)
FARSCAPE DARGOS QUEST #4 (OF 4)
FATHOM #10
GHOST PROJEKT #1 (OF 5)
GHOUL #3
GI JOE ORIGINS #13
GI JOE ORIGINS TP VOL 02
GRIMM FAIRY TALES #45
JERICHO SEASON 3 #3 (OF 6)
KILL AUDIO #6 (OF 6)
KING OF FLIES HC VOL 01
MODERN MASTERS SC VOL 24 GUY DAVIS
MUPPET KING ARTHUR #3 (OF 4)
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Holy Bags Of Money Batman!
1939 Batman comic sells for more than $1M
By JAMIE STENGLE (AP) – 3 days ago
DALLAS — A 1939 comic book in which Batman makes his debut sold at auction Thursday for more than $1 million, breaking a record set just three days earlier by a Superman comic, Heritage Auction Galleries said.
The Dallas-based auction house said the rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 sold for a total of $1,075,500, which includes the buyer's premium, to a buyer who wished to remain anonymous. The consigner wanted to remain anonymous as well.
"It pretty much blew away all of our expectations and now it's the highest price ever raised for a comic book," said Barry Sandoval, director of operations of Heritage's comics division.
A copy of the first comic book featuring Superman, a 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, sold Monday for $1 million in a sale between a private seller and a private buyer, with the transaction conducted by the New York City auction site ComicConnect.com.
"We can really say that Batman has nosed out Superman, at least for now," Sandoval said.
He said the consigner had bought the Batman comic in the late 1960s for $100. With a bright yellow background, the comic features Batman swinging on a rope above city rooftops.
"That cover is just one of the most famous of all comic book covers," Sandoval said.
J.C. Vaughn, associate publisher of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, said most people had predicted it would be the comics with the first appearance of Superman and Batman that broke the $1 million barrier. Both comics that sold this week were in great condition — scoring an 8.0 on a scale that goes up to 10, he said.
"I think that you can greenly ascribe this to a real comfort with the liquidity of rare, high grade vintage collectibles," Vaughn said.
George Pantela, owner of Melbourne, Australia-based GP Analysis, which tracks sales of certified comics from more than 20 auction houses and dealers, said the previous record was about $317,000 paid a year ago for a lesser grade Action Comics No. 1 than the one sold this week.
Vincent Zurzolo, chief operating officer of Comicconnect.com, took the breaking of their record in stride.
"It's an exciting week in comic books when you have two comics selling for $1 million," he said.
On the Net:
Heritage Auction Galleries: http://www.ha.com
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
By JAMIE STENGLE (AP) – 3 days ago
DALLAS — A 1939 comic book in which Batman makes his debut sold at auction Thursday for more than $1 million, breaking a record set just three days earlier by a Superman comic, Heritage Auction Galleries said.
The Dallas-based auction house said the rare copy of Detective Comics No. 27 sold for a total of $1,075,500, which includes the buyer's premium, to a buyer who wished to remain anonymous. The consigner wanted to remain anonymous as well.
"It pretty much blew away all of our expectations and now it's the highest price ever raised for a comic book," said Barry Sandoval, director of operations of Heritage's comics division.
A copy of the first comic book featuring Superman, a 1938 edition of Action Comics No. 1, sold Monday for $1 million in a sale between a private seller and a private buyer, with the transaction conducted by the New York City auction site ComicConnect.com.
"We can really say that Batman has nosed out Superman, at least for now," Sandoval said.
He said the consigner had bought the Batman comic in the late 1960s for $100. With a bright yellow background, the comic features Batman swinging on a rope above city rooftops.
"That cover is just one of the most famous of all comic book covers," Sandoval said.
J.C. Vaughn, associate publisher of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, said most people had predicted it would be the comics with the first appearance of Superman and Batman that broke the $1 million barrier. Both comics that sold this week were in great condition — scoring an 8.0 on a scale that goes up to 10, he said.
"I think that you can greenly ascribe this to a real comfort with the liquidity of rare, high grade vintage collectibles," Vaughn said.
George Pantela, owner of Melbourne, Australia-based GP Analysis, which tracks sales of certified comics from more than 20 auction houses and dealers, said the previous record was about $317,000 paid a year ago for a lesser grade Action Comics No. 1 than the one sold this week.
Vincent Zurzolo, chief operating officer of Comicconnect.com, took the breaking of their record in stride.
"It's an exciting week in comic books when you have two comics selling for $1 million," he said.
On the Net:
Heritage Auction Galleries: http://www.ha.com
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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