NEW COMIC BOOK DAY 11/13/24 | BLACK LIGHTNING #1, ABSOLUTE BATMAN #2, GI JOE #1, UNCANNY X-MEN #5

[@Bongkaiii]

I love the videos man. I keep coming back. I really enjoy the budget and cut aspect. It encourages me to do the same with my own collecting. Keep up the great content.

[@freddieb2171]

Congratulations on the upcoming new additions to the fam. I’m a girl dad myself, so much prayers to you and your wife on a healthy baby.

[@comicsaredope]

Thanks family! I’m outnumbered out here and it’s great lol

[@BigDanRhodan]

Comic Book Girl Dads UNITE!!!

[@REDEMPIRE]

I like that Bruce’s mom is still alive in absolute

[@Bel_Izeard]

I'm definitely getting Absolute Batman #2 and G.I. Joe #1 today. I'm not sure I can afford anything else right now. 💸

[@ThePalePatriot]

Ghost Machine and Jeremy Adams has be pulling comics for the first time in 5 years!!! LETS GO!!!!!!!

[@JCtheComicGeek]

I love when you said "This year is FLYING BY!"..... just like absolute Superman!😁😂

[@Droopy_bruh]

I love these videos man. I look forward to watching your weekly videos. DC been killing it man.

[@jhippl]

Dynamite is really stepping up its game. I only really read them and space ghost is a hat got me into comics.

[@GeminiGothamXO]

I love these weekly vids. Also totally agree that Uncanny is the best X title rn.

[@NerdyGeeksComics]

Comic book logic checks out. Approved.😂

[@feridradoncic2237]

It's also Jonny quest's 60th anniversary 🎉😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dalecomixcollectibles137]

One of the best cartoons ever!

[@ChuckWCoulter]

Good list. I love the Raleigh/Cary/Morrisville Apex area. I think my son went to Firefly. (We're Cary, NC).

[@GamerSlyRatchet1]

As someone getting both Gargoyles and Space Ghost, I’ll admit I’m a little peeved that the latter’s trade came out right on time while the former (and Disney licenses in general) have faced absurd delays. They have the same publisher!

[@comicsaredope]

@@GamerSlyRatchet1 yeah I was really excited about Gargoyles, but the delays have kept me out of it.

[@officialdiscoverfire]

Hey bro, I mentioned in another video that you posted that I’m newer to all of this. I’m going crazy deciding how many variant covers to pick up. You are so casual and comfortable with the A cover an especially for absolute Batman. What is your thought process/approach when considering varying it covers? Also what is a ratio cover?

[@comicsaredope]

I have a weird thing. If I start a series with Cover A, I want Cover A's all the way through. If there's a variant that jumps out at me, I often buy it in addition to the cover I preordered. In very special cases, I need every cover for a particular book. Next week's Shadow Cabinet #1 has 3 that I've preordered. A ratio cover (also known as a retailer incentive) is one that comes in limited quantities to the shops. For every X number of A covers, the shop is allowed to order 1 ratio variant to sell in their shop. The higher the ratio, the more expensive they get. Biggest I've ever purchased was a 1:200 ratio variant. Welcome to the hobby! My advice is to pre-order the series you want, just to guarantee you can read the story. Each shop has its own policy on ratios. Some will allow you to pay a premium to reserve it. Others are first come, first served.

[@officialdiscoverfire]

@ ok gotcha! Thanks bro. I feel the same way about Absolute Batman variant covers as you do Shadow Cabinet. I need to relax. 😩lol I’m going to put a budget in place like you bro because if I don’t, this can get out of hand quite quickly. A lot of these stories I’m just completely unfamiliar with, but it’s the artwork that’s really drawing me! I want to display a lot of these because they’re so dope. I feel like I’m collecting paintings that I want to hang up and admire. Can you recommend any quality/affordable covers that will allow me to preserve and hang my comics on the wall?

[@freddieb2171]

Welcome to comic collecting! I’ve been on/off since 1991 and you have a long rich history depending on what you’re looking for. Back in the day it was nothing the have a great writer along with top a tier artist. Not so much these days. But there are some bangers that have come out in the last few months. You can buy for the story, cool art, cool cover or speculation that what you’re buying may go from a $4 comic to a $40 in a week. (That’s the greatest feeling ever!) Any of those buys can be costly and even sometimes a waste of money. But the hunting, the moments when you buy something that jumps up in price. There’s a thrill in this hobby that’s just simply priceless! Nothing against BJ but having a strict weekly budget only limits the experience. As long as you can afford it, buy what you want & have fun doing it. Now when you start entering the big leagues & start talking ratios/incentives 1:10, 1:25, 1:50, 1:100. Brotha these prices are not to be trifled with! 😂

[@officialdiscoverfire]

@ 👀👀👀 well said Bro and thanks for the breakdown

[@freddieb2171]

@@officialdiscoverfire Thanks for the response brother. Here’s some more info if you want to hang your comics. There’s definitely multiple ways depending on what you want to spend. You can get them graded and sealed thru CGC. But there’s also a less expensive & durable plastic sleeves. One is a top loader and another is called comic capsule. I don’t own any comic capsules but they look dope and you won’t have to spend a grip from CGC. Hope this helps you bro

[@TheTurtle1100]

I never pre order covers so if the DWJ absolute Batman variant is there I’m snagging it for sure

[@d.a.johnson4160]

Great job on the review, Sir 👏🏼💯 Keep up the good work ✊🏼💯

[@DevinMadison-kr8rx]

No psylocke 1? I plan on picking it up but was curious on your thoughts

[@comicsaredope]

I had to cut the cord on all these new X-Men series. I’m still picking up Uncanny, adjectiveless, Exceptional and X-Force. Everything else will be a trade wait for me.

[@eazytooquik]

I'm definitely gonna get the new Black Lightning & I can't wait for your news about Milestone comics next week.

[@starscream1988boss]

Great video and picks. Bj not to change the subject here. I hope I did not miss it if you did one. Any new updates on Legends of Batman graphic novels. I wanted another collectors opinion. I will say I am also getting them. But my last 2 shipments have been nightmares.

[@comicsaredope]

My 4th package just arrived yesterday; and I’m feeling like you. Kinda disappointed. Hoping to have a video about my thoughts up by Friday.

[@starscream1988boss]

@comicsaredope Looking forward to it. Love the content and different opinions. Not to harpen again. But my last package all they did was add a rubber band. My mailmal never rings my doorbell. That day he did because it was an empty box. He says sorry I have to deliver it no matter the weight or there lack off and even when we see rips. I laughed. 🤣

[@Sub_Human84]

Only issues I'm picking up are GI Joe, Witchblade and maybe a couple of trades

[@MrLou714]

The Spider-Man one that you said you were gonna put on the chopping board he said you weren’t gonna pick it up you’re gonna if you need it or like picking up issues you’ll get it in trade meaning?

[@comicsaredope]

As comic series go on, they eventually get printed into collected editions. The first of which is called the Trade Paperback (or just Trade for short). Trades typically collect 4-6 issues of an ongoing comic series, and come out every 6 months or so. So if I say I'm getting it in trade, it just means I'm gonna wait for the collected story in a trade paperback. Check out this video for more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHbUZGCJfNikac0si=AlY5hHGYtYixthxh

[@stevenprice5681]

My pull is $100 every week. I dropped a few Marvel books only to add more Dc books.

[@bernarddickson3675]

Long term comic reader, new to channel. Great video.

[@DogofHeaven]

This fella helps keep me in love with comics.

[@JollyGreenComics]

Great vid bj have a good one

[@BladeRunner90]

Another great video thanks

[@FreddieLane9001]

Here me out. Black lighting mite called black lite

[@jomeotrashgod1098]

I was like "No way you're not gonna cop ninja turtles x Naruto " but I remember you not really a manga bro

[@johnp4424]

Loving Ultimates. Ultimate X-men, for me, is really bad. Just my opinion.

[@bunkmastab]

Hey, my name is BunkmastaB, guess I have to buy Power Rangers Prime

[@d-rawkz6323]

When it comes to DC writers Phillip Kennedy Johnson is awesome. Wish they used Robert Venditti more he’s great also. I like Mark Waid he’s got some great stuff and his World’s Finest is good but man he’s so terrible with some of the stuff he says sometimes. Oh and Jeremy Adams for sure. I feel ya on the budget with the comics though. Sux them and Marvel both got the prices up like they do. I think that hurts a lot of younger people wanting to get into the mix.

[@funkdoctortexas69]

Read Black Hammer!

[@T-M-N-T]

I despise GI Joe the brand & anything military such as Modern Warfare & Call of Duty games. I don’t see the appeal of this.

[@vicdamon3551]

You not reading stuff but picking up things and having nothing to say about it makes coming here pointless. I like your insight on things you’ve read. We all have busy lives. I think I’m out. Sorry brother and thank you for the times you’ve helped guide me.

[@comicsaredope]

I hear you. We're pregnant. My wife had surgery, then I had to travel for NYCC. I'm working to catch up on reading. When real life happens, comics and youtube have to take a back seat. Should be back at full speed by Christmas.

[@vicdamon3551]

Didn’t know that and feel bad now! I’ll be back for sure. And keep checking in to support.

[@comicsaredope]

@@vicdamon3551 no need to feel bad! I feel the same way when Abbott Elementary goes on a random break in the middle of the season lol

[@langreeves6419]

Spider-men dropped Ramos, so i dropped Spider-Men. I was only buying it for Ramos' art. Ultimate X-men is too convoluted. Ive dropped it. Maybe if i read main universe X-men, I could follow whats going on. But, way too many characters I dont know. Like all the ultimate and absolute books, it is written for people who are already well versed in the details of the main universe versions.

[@funkdoctortexas69]

Read Black Hammer!

[@funkdoctortexas69]

Read Black Hammer!