Last week the Barack Obama comic sold out rather quickly due to national media attention. The comic will mark a significant long term investment if he does in fact become the president of The United States (see more on this in last weeks Hot Picks 10-8-08). Sticking with a hot theme and a heated presidential…
Without getting TOO political, this year\’s presidential race is probably one of the most important if not THE most important election in America\’s history. It\’s no secret that America is at a place we have never been before. Between the war in Iraq and the financial state, the next president has their work cut out…
A slow week for new releases brings us to the back issue bins. This would be a perfect week to pick up a few of those back issues that should be in your collection. Recommendations that have been discussed on InvestComics like New Mutants # 98, Iron Man # 193 and Watchmen # 1, which…
This week has a lot to choose from. No Home runs this week though. There is however a nice homage to my hometown. Back To Brooklyn # 1 is a nice non-description of Brooklyn New York. Gangsters, Samurai\’s, Mercenary\’s, Halloween and Mutants dominate this great reading week for comics. So kick back and enjoy the…
The Hot picks for this week focus on a Marvel character that has been around for a while. This hero will have his day in the sun as Marvel sets up for his comeback. Looking to make \’Jimbo\’ a major player, Marvel had recently announced at the San Diego Comic Con that he will be getting…
New Mutants # 98. Deadpool Debut. (…) DarkTower: Treachery # 1 – Midnight Variant. The DarkTower series continues with this special midnight variant release edition. It features a special ‘revolutionary reverse gatefold cover\’. What does this mean exactly? We have NO idea, but it sounds important doesn\’t it?! If you\’re a DarkTower…
A 1st appearance from 1977 makes it to the Hot Picks! Marvel Spotlight # 33 Marvel is reaching back into the vault once again to bring the fans a new perspective on an old character. Dead of Night featuring Devil Slayer # 1 will be written by horror novelist Brian Keen of…
Looks like JSA has a NEW villain to deal with, and his name is not Loki! Amazing-Spider-Man # 569 First there was Venom, then Carnage and now Spidey will have a new thorn in his side and it\’s name is Anti-Venom. Yes we know, not much of a name, but…
Layla, you\’ve got me on my knees…….. Amazing Spider-Man #568. – This new storyline was featured in major magazines and newspapers around the states. It also got some media play. Why? Not really sure honestly. All we know is that it\’s supposed to change things for spidey. AGAIN?! It\’s…
Batman will NOT R.I.P.! Tony Daniel Variant cover to Batman #679 Astonishing X-Men #26 Part 2 of the new mega team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi. Part 1 sold out quick and is on its way this week with a 2nd print. This comic will be a sell out as…
