Geoff Johns leaving Teen Titans, Adam Beechen to take over with #47

Word over on Newsarama is that Johns is leaving the Teen Titans and Adam Beechen is going to take his place. 

Normally I would be scared about Johns leaving, The Flash really sucked bad after he left, but I have enjoyed Beechen’s work on Robin so it just might be OK.  That will even give the two titles to share storylines I would imagine, I can see that happening pretty easily.

With that in mind I will reserve judgment on this until I read some of the issues Beechen writes.

Besides, maybe Johns can get Green Lantern out on time for a change now that he has one less thing to work on.

Read the full article here.

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Day six of the siege begins…

Day six of the flu keeps me home again today. I feel physically OK this morning, which is an improvement, but my stomach feels like I have been drinking battery acid. The stomach cramps are a lot of fun too. About the only thing I can eat that doesn’t bother me is oatmeal and Silk (I have been allergic to milk since before kindergarten). Good thing I actually like that stuff. Besides I am supposed to be on a diet anyway.

The Wife has a lot worse run of it, she is still feeling its effects after two weeks. She is a lot better, but its still taking a lot out of her. She went straight to sleep after she got how from work last night and didn’t even eat any dinner. She still has a pretty bad cough, it sounds like she is going to cough up a lung or something. I am glad that I went to the doctor when I first started feeling bad, or I would be in the same boat.

Considering I am sick, but not in a coma like I was on Monday, I might even get some “stuff” done. Like writing some comic reviews or something. I know I know, that’s crazy talk, but that is just how I roll baby.

New eBay auctions

I have added some pre-Infinite Crisis items to the new Tales from the Longbox store.? Drop by and check them out!

The Scoop – Auctions/Prices: CGC Amazing Spider-Man #3 8.5 Brings $4,045

Auctions/Prices: CGC Amazing Spider-Man #3 8.5 Brings $4,045

CGC Amazing Spider-Man #3 8.5 Brings $4,045

Auctions/Prices, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007

A CGC-certified 8.5 copy of Amazing Spider-Man #3 with white pages featuring the origin and first appearance of the Dr. Octopus brought $4,045.99.
The CGC Census currently notes 1 copy graded 9.8 as the highest copy graded with a total of 532 copies certified.

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The Scoop – Auctions/Prices: Heritage Comic Auction Brings $1.2 Million

Auctions/Prices: Heritage Comic Auction Brings $1.2 Million

Heritage Comic Auction Brings $1.2 Million

Auctions/Prices, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007
Heritage Auction Galleries’ recent signature comic book and original art auction came to a close last week with results realizing over $1.2 million for the 1,147 lots offered. Although after auction sales are still taking place, auction totals came in at $1,234,883.00.

“This was a solid start to what looks to be a solid year,” said Ed Jaster, Vice-President for Heritage, in a recent press release. “Superman and original art were the stars of this auction, but we saw great strength in a number of areas, including the ever-strong high-grade Silver Age category. I was particularly gratified by the strong performance of the Steve Ditko Amazing Spider-Man page, which
pictured a pulse-pounding battle between Ol’ Webhead and the scurrilous Scorpion, and which may represent a new high-water mark for these desirable pages.”

Highlights from the auction include: an original painting for a Heavy Metal poster by Chris Achilleos, which sold for $21,510; the original painting for the paperback cover to Dragonsbane, by Michael
Whelan, brought $19,120; Boris Vallejo’s Eagle original art went for $17,925; the original art for the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #155, by John Romita, Sr. sold for $15,535; and a Jeff Jones original Conan painting went for $14,340.

For more information and a complete list of prices realized,
please visit www.heritagecomics.com.

Click the images for a close-up view (when available)

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The Scoop – Auctions/Prices: Powers #25 Cover brings $300 on eBay

Auctions/Prices: Powers #25 Cover brings $300 on eBay

Original art from fan-favorite artist, Michael Avon Oeming, went up for auction on eBay this week. Oeming’s cover to Powers #25, under Marvel’s
Icon imprint, just sold for $300 in an online eBay auction that closed this past Tuesday.

Oeming, who is most famous for his work on Powers with Brian Michael Bendis, recently finished a four-issue mini-series for Image Comics called The Cross Bronx. For more information on the auction and Oeming’s work, click here.

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The Scoop – Industry News: Celebrate National Gorilla Suit Day!

Industry News: Celebrate National Gorilla Suit Day!

Celebrate National Gorilla Suit Day!

Industry News, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007

As he does each and every year, Mark Evanier is once again promoting his answer to the end of January blues. The holiday, invented by the late, great MAD
artist Don Martin, may not promote anything specific, but it sure does serve a purpose. Nothing unites an industry, artform or hobby like wearing a good
gorilla suit.

For years Evanier’s site has provided insight, history andopinions about a million different things. Want to know the details behind the split between Gold Key and Dell, visit his site. Ever wonder why there is both a Bluto and a Brutus in Popeye cartoons? Evanier has the complete story. Hiscontinuing history on the voice-over actors of your favorite cartoons is an
ongoing study that grows more interesting every week. Evanier’s memories and observations on Las Vegas,Broadway and Show Business in general are among the most enjoyable you could hope to read. His site boasts so much information thatyou will loose yourself for days.

A complete history of National Gorilla Suit Day is available here: http://www.povonline.com/National%20Gorilla%20Suit%20Day.htm.

Evanier’s regular site is a daily must for many here at the Scoop office. We don’t know where he gets the time or energy, but hardly a day goes by that his site
doesn’t feature something knew to make you laugh, think, or do both at the same time. You can visit his daily postings here: http://www.newsfromme.com/.

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The Scoop – Off the Presses: Ghost Rider #94

Off the Presses: Ghost Rider #94

Ghost Rider #94

Off the Presses, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007

Marvel Comics; $3.99

After nearly a decade, Marvel Comics has
finally release the last issue of the Danny Ketch-incarnation of the Ghost Rider series that ran through the early part of the ’90s. Originally slated for the
chopping block at issue #94, the book was never release due to Marvel claiming Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Well, the fans have spoken and the final issue
is here! And well worth the wait, we might add! The double-sized issue reprints issue #93, to bring fans back up to speed with the book, and then the all-new
issue #94. This is a must-have, for not only completionists out there, but allGhost Rider fans!

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The Scoop – Auctions/Prices: Fantastic Four #78 Cover Art Tops $30,000

Auctions/Prices: Fantastic Four #78 Cover Art Tops $30,000

Fantastic Four #78 Cover Art Tops $30,000

Auctions/Prices, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007

The original cover art to Fantastic Four #78 by comic book artists Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott sold for $30,100 after receiving 17 bids. The cover and art was in excellent condition overall.

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The Scoop – Industry News: Free Comic Book Day Titles Announced

Industry News: Free Comic Book Day Titles Announced

Free Comic Book Day Titles Announced

Industry News, Scoop, Friday, January 26, 2007

For the sixth consecutive year, thousands of comic book stores will
distribute millions of comic books to their customers free of charge when Free
Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, May 5, 2007. With 44 titles to choose from,
the selection of books offered will include comics for all ages.

“In the last six years, Free Comic Book Day has become a highly anticipated
event,” says Elissa Lynch, Public Relations Associate for Diamond Comic
Distributors. “Not only will customers receive special edition comics but stores
create a party-like atmosphere with creator signings, costume characters,
coupons and more. Also, Sony Picture’s Spiderman 3 hits the big screen
the day before Free Comic Book Day, making the first week in May the biggest
week of the year for comic fans.”

Free Comic Book Day benefits everyone involved: customers get free books
and, maybe, their first exposure to comics; publishers get broad exposure; and
retailers get a chance to show off their stores and attract new
customers.

“Free Comic Book Day is a total industry effort to bring more readers to
comics, so it’s important for all corners of the comics’ industry to be a part
of the event. Publishers put their best foot forward with FCBD comics that will
be attractive to a wide audience in encouraging that audience to visit comic
shops on May 5,” says Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics and the
originator of the Free Comic Book Day promotion.

Publishers sponsor Free Comic Book Day on two levels: Gold and Silver. This
year’s Gold Sponsor publishers, and their Free Comic Book Day Editions -
available at all participating Free Comic Book Day stores – include:

GOLD SPONSOR & TITLE

Archie Comics – Archie Comics Little Archie 2007

Bongo Comics – Bongo’s Free for All 2007

Dark Horse Comics – Umbrella Academy Zero Killer Pantheon City
2007

DC Comics – Legion of Super Heroes in the 31^st Century
2007

Dynamite Entertainment – The Lone Ranger / New Battlestar
Galactica Flip Book

Gemstone Publishing – Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse
2007

IDW – Transformers the Movie Prequel # 1 2007

Image Comics – Astounding Wolf-Man # 1 2007

Marvel Comics – Amazing Spider-Man Swing Shift 2007

TOKYOPOP – TOKYOPOP Choose Your Weapon 2007

Additionally, the following publishers have signed on as Silver Sponsors
and will provide the following books for this year’s event. Availability of
Silver Sponsor titles may vary between participating stores.

SILVER SPONSOR & TITLE

Antarctic Press – Pirates vs. Ninjas # 1 2007

Ape Entertainment – Ape Entertainment’s Comic Spectacular
2007

Arcana Studio – Arcana Studio Presents 2007

Archie Comics – Sonic the Hedgehog 2007

Aspen MLT – Worlds of Aspen 2007

Blatant Comics – Last Blood # 1

Boom! Studios – Hunter’s Moon / Salvador Flip Book 2007

CastleRain Entertainment – Jack the Lantern: Ghosts 2007

Comic Genesis – Comic Genesis 2007

Comic Shop News, Inc – Comic Shop News 2007

DC Comics – Justice League of America # 0 2007

Devil’s Due Publishing – Family Guy / Hack / Slash Flip Book

Digital Webbing – Digital Webbing Jam # 1 2007

Drawn and Quarterly – Lynda Barry Sampler 2007

Fantagraphics Books – The Unseen Peanuts 2007

First Second Books – The Train Was Bang On Time
2007

Heroic Publishing – Liberty Comics # 0 2007

Impact Books – Impact University Volume 3 2007

Keenspot Entertainment – Keenspot Spotlight 2007

Legion of Evil Press – Comics Festival 2007

Maerkle Press – Love and Capes # 4 2007

Marvel Comics – Marvel Adventures Three-In-One 2007

Oni Press – Whiteout # 1 2007

Renaissance Press – Amelia Rules! Hangin’ Out 2007

Rude Dude Productions – Nexus Special 2007

Sky-Dog Press – Buzzboy / Royboy Red: The Buzz & The ‘Bot
2007

Too Hip Gotta Go – Wahoo Morris # 1 2007

Top Shelf Productions – Owly & Korgi
2007

TwoMorrow Publishing – Comics 101: How to & History Lessons
from the Pros

Viper Comics – Viper Comics Presents: Josh Howard’s Sasquatch
2007

Virgin Comics – Ramayan 3392AD 2007

Wildcard Ink – Gumby Special 2007

Wizard Entertainment – Wizard’s “How to Draw”
Sampler

Zenscope Entertainment – Dyno-Force # 0

More than comics will be on tap for visitors on Free Comic Book Day:
WizKids LLC is creating a Batman HeroClix Figure for players of its
popular Collectible Miniatures Game. These will be available at select stores.
Please check with your retailer.

Readers can show their support for, and raise awareness of, Free Comic Book
Day with apparel offered in the January 2007 Previews catalog, including
baseball caps, t-shirts, baby doll and polo shirts. Plus, fans can send word of
the big day anywhere with Free Comic Book Day postage stamps and wrist bands.
Fans can order these great promotional items at their local comics shop. (Those
who are looking for a store in their area can call the Comic Shop Locator
Service toll-free at 888-COMIC-BOOK, or log on to www.comicshoplocator.com).

You can also promote Free Comic Book Day by linking to the Free Comic
Book Day page (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/),
sending out e-mails, working with local schools and libraries and most
importantly spreading the word to neighbors, friends and friends of friends.

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