Barnes and Noble Pulls DC Graphic Novels

In what can only be described as retaliation, Barnes and Noble has announced they will be pulling DC graphic novels from their shelves. DC recently announced they will be releasing several graphic novels, to include the Watchmen, exclusively on the new Kindle Fire tablet.

I hope DC received a large payout, because there most certainly will be backlash. You want to force readers to purchase one specific device to read your comics? No thanks, I’ll pass. The consumer is definitely the loser here, so I for one will vote with my wallet – bye-bye DC graphic novels. It will be interesting to see how long this lasts. I won’t be surprised if there is a move to lock in more exclusives on each device now that Amazon and DC have launched the opening salvo in this new front in the tablet wars. I think I’ll be staying out of the crossfire.

Amazing Spider-man Movie Trailer and Comic Book Picks

Marvel has decided to reboot Amazing Spider-man. Why? Other than money I have no idea. What exactly was wrong with the first three movies? Anyway, here is the trailer. If you are looking for comic book picks before the 2012 release I suggest Amazing Spider-man #6 – the first Lizard (Dr. Curtis Connors). There are several for sale below the trailer. Enjoy!

Amazing Spider-man 36 For Sale – The 1st Lizard

Amazing Spider-man Value and Investment Survey

Spider-man is one of the key characters in the Marvel Universe and two comic books are the blue chip comics. They are Amazing Fantasy #15 and Amazing Spider-man 1.

Amazing Fantasy #15 contains the origin and first appearance and Amazing Spider-man #1 is the first self-titled issue. Amazing Fantasy #15 is one of the coveted “million dollar” comics hitting a sales price of $1.1 million in 2011. Amazing Spider-man #1 hit $110,000 in 2005 for the CGC 9.6 White Mountain Pedigree copy.

Below are current issues for sale at auction for reference or purchase.

If you would like to find out how to buy these comic books for a discount make sure you get access to the free Comic Book Crash Course at the end of this post.