Marvel Reimagined NFL Helmets

I'd file this one under weird but totally awesome. JK Creative has reimagined all the NFL teams as Marvel Characters. Yes you to can own a Washington Groots T-Shirt (My favorite) or a Green Bay Iron Fist mug.  

Just head on over to Just Kozy and order your today, check out all the teams.

I really hope that they actually do a Marvel Sunday and wear these, maybe then they can sell the jerseys and give all the money raised to charity. Get on this NFL and Marvel.

Purple Man appearing on A.K.A. Jessica Jones

In one of our recent posts we started our discussion regarding Marvel Comics Netflix series with a look at A.K.A Jessica Jones. In this post we will look at the shows main villain Purple Man.

Purple Man will be played by former Doctor Who, David Tennant. Who happens to be one of my favorite actors and we can't wait to see him as a bad guy.

First Appearance
Created by Stan Lee and Joe Orlando, the Purple Man made his first appearance in Daredevil #4, released in October 1964. This early issue of the Man without Fear will cost you about $3,000, CGC 9.0 plus. An ungraded copy will cost you about $100.
Daredevil battles Purple Man on the streets while Matt Murdock battles Zebediah Killgrave in the courtroom.

About the Purple Man

Dr. Zebediah Killgrave was born in Yugoslavia.  Originally a physician, Killgrave turned into a spy where he was sent on a mission to infiltrate a chemical refinery. On this mission, he was accidentally doused with a chemical that turned his hair and skin purple. He soon realized that the nerve gas had also given him the  superhuman ability to command the wills of other people. Calling himself the Purple Man, Killgrave embarked on a criminal career.

At some point during Jessica Jones career as the superhero Jewel, the Purple Man forced her to do some terrible things using his ability to command others.

On A.K.A. Jessica Jones

Little is known at this time what storyline will be portrayed in the Netflix series but with David Tennant playing the role it is sure to be fantastic. 
We also hope he appears on the new Daredevil series.

David Tennant to portray the Purple Man

The Purple Man has also appeared in the X-Men animated series and in The Avengers animated series.

Purple Man on Avengers Earths Mightiest Heroes 

Some other key issues to pick up

1. Fear Itself: The Home Front #1
2. Heroes for Hire (2010)# 9-10
3. Villains for Hire #1
4. Alias #27
5. Alias #28

Good Luck in Your Purple Hunt!

A.K.A. Jessica Jones is coming to netflix

As you may already be aware Marvel comics is set to debut 5 new comic hero based Netflix series witih the next couple of years. Daredevil, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, The Defenders and A.K.A. Jessica Jones. All five shows will take place in the same universe, so characters will cross over often. In order to help you navigate through these new shows we here at CBHG will be looking at all the characters in great detail. This will include their first appearance, origin and any other important tidbits. Hopefully you'll read our posts and run out to your local comic shop to buy the first appearance or action figures of these characters.

We are starting our Marvel Netflix character guide with Jessica Jones.

First Appearance
Jessica Jones was created by Brian Michael Bendis and  Michael Gaydos. She first appeared in Alias #1 released in November 2001. A high grade CGC copy of this issue will cost you about $250, while an ungraded copy can be found for a couple of dollars. The price is sure to go up.

About Jessica Jones
Jessica Campbell was a Midtown High School student who happened to be at the same science facility when Peter Parker was bitten by the radioactive spider. Jessica had a crush on Parker and was just about to speak to him when the spider bit Parker.
Shortly after this incident Jessica's family was killed in an automobile accident when their car collided with a military convoy carrying radioactive chemicals. Jessica was he only one to survive.

She was placed in an orphanage and adopted by the Jones family.

Jessica later discovered that her radiation exposure granted her super strength, limited invulnerability, and flight (which she never fully mastered during her superhero career as Jewel).

Jones tried being a superhero for some time, duri this time she had relationships with both Ant-Man, Scott Lang and Luke Cage, who she would later marry. 

Finally Jones decided to give up the superhero life and became a private investigator. She has also worked for the Daily Bugle.

Netflix Series
Krysten Ritter will portray  Jessica Jones, in the Netflix series A.K.A. Jessica Jones.

A Jessica Jones figure was included in the Marvel Comics Hero Clix line.

Get started on your Jessica Jones collection today.

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Dorbz DC and Marvel Vinyl Figures

Toy Fair 2015 is only 12 days away and the toy event of the year is already paying dividends for comic book fans. this past week Vinyl Sugar released a teaser image of their upcoming line of collectibles, Dorbz.  
Vinyl Sugar, a Funko run offshot, is going to bring fans the cutest vinyl figure line ever. These look based on the teaser image there will be both DC and Marvel characters included in the line. 

Funko is using vinyl sugar to team with top designers to bring fans unique toys and collectibles. 

Vinyl Sugar is the illegitimate love child between Funko and some of the best free-wheeling designers from the back streets of London, the boutiques of Harajuku, and the galleries in NYC. Vinyl Sugar – because you crave it!

We will have to wait until Toy Fair to get further news. As always as soon as we hear we'll share with you.

Good Luckmon Your Hunt!

Ant-Man Disney Vinylmation Figure

If you have been looking for an Ant-Man vinyl figure and can't figure out why Funko hasn't announced one yet, you are in luck. Late last year Disney released a vinylmation version of both of Ant-Man.
If you don't know what a Disney Vinlymation figure is the are similar to Pop! vinyl figures except the are shorter and have Mickey Mouse ears at the top. They have been around since 2008, all major Disney related characters have been recreated in vinylmation, including many Marvel characters.

At the end of 2014  Marvel Vinylmation released two Ant-Man versions, one of original Ant-Man Henry Pym and a variant Scott Lang version. 

These figures were limited to 2500 and could be found at D-Street in Walt Disney World and Disneyland.   This figures were designed by Thomas Scott and are priced at $16.95.

Henry Pym Disney Vinylmation

Scott Lang Disney Vinylmation

It is also important to note that a Henry Pym Yellowjacket version was released in October, 2013.

If you have a Marvel Vinylmation collection please send us a photo or a good story about hunting that special one down, farleyclan003@yahoo.com

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Age of Ultron Avengers Pop! Vinyl Figures

Avengers 2: Age of Ultron is not only coming to a theater near you this year, they are also coming to your Pop! Vinyl collection.

That is right Funko is already scheduled a release of  Age of Ultron figures and surprise it's February. Yes less then a month away you can own Ultron.

The new line includes, new versions of Thor, Iron Man (Mark 43), Captain America, and the Hulk plus for the first time Hawkeye, Ultron and Vision.

No word yet if they will be exclusives or not. Can you say Hot Topis?

As soon as we know so will you. Check them out and if anyone know why there is no Quicksilver, come on already!

Good Luck on Your Funko Hunt!

Guardians of the Galaxy Villains - Pop Vinyl Style

If you have been reading the Comic Book Hunter & Gatherer blog then you know that we are huge fans of  the Guardians of the Galaxy both the comics and the blockbuster movie. You can read all about the characters in our Guardians of the Galaxy Character Guide .
We are also big fans of the Pop Vinyl figures, Dancing Baby Groot has to be the cutest Pop so far.
Well if you also love the movie, collect the Pop! Figures but dealt that the Guardians villains have been missing your prays have been answered. Funko is releasing the baddies of Guardians of the Galaxy this March.
The set will include Nebula, Ronan the Accuser, Yondu, the Collector and Thanos.

Nebula, Ronan, Yondu and the Collector each stand 3 3/4-inches tall but they will all cower beside Thanos.

Thanos is a towering 6-inch tall Pop! Vinyl Bobble Head. With fists clenched and an arrogant grin on his face, he’s adorned in his blue and gold armor and ready to take over the Galaxy… and rule over all of your Pop! collection. No Guantlet yet, fingers crossed the next version does.

So get out there pre-order your Villains of the Galaxy today. If you would like to share your collection you can email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com and we will write a post about it.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Why you should read The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

The shelves at your local comic shop are packed with comic titles, your weekly purchases probably contain some of the major titles from DC and Marvel, maybe even the Walking Dead. This post is about why you should be buying The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and yes I bought my copy already.
 Doreen Green is a mutant, like the X-Men, who has the power of a squirrel and can talk to her fury compatriots. She fights the strongest of the Marvel Villains and always win.
Humor is the focus of Squirrel Girl which sees Doreen start college and fight Kraven the Hunter.
Other Marvel heroes and villains are set to appear in future issues.

Arthur Adams Variant Cover

First Appearance

Squirrel Girl was created by writer Will Murray and legendary artist Steve Ditko. She made her first appearance in Marvel Super-Heroes vol. 2 #8 in a story titled "The Coming of ... Squirrel Girl" (Winter 1991). In the issue Squirrel Girl ambushes Iron man in the hopes of teaming up with him, she  ends up saving him and defeating Doctor Doom.

Squirrel Girl was also a member of the Great Lakes Avengers.

Siya Oum Variant Cover

So to sum it up: mutant powers, check; former member of the Avengers, check; defeated many Super Villians, check; appearing in her own series, check. So what are you waiting for get out there and buy    The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, you might as well get the variant covers while your at it.

Skottie Young Variant Cover

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All you wanted to know about Agent Carter

You may have seen her in Captain America: The First Avenger or just caught the premier episode of Agent Carter, if you don't you should watch it. Either way you may be wondering about how a Agent Carter got her star in comics.

First Appearance
The woman that would one day become Agent Carter made her first comic book appearance way back in Captain America Comics #1. Yes one of the earliest Marvel comics, the first appearance of Captain America also included Agent 13. The issue hit newsstands in 1941. Created by  Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Many years later, it would be revealed that "Agent 13" is actually  Peggy Carter, Captain America's love interest during the war. 
Captain America Comics #1 is a highly sought after and historically important comic book has sold for as high as $323,000. Even a beat-up copy can sell for $10,000. If you can afford it the is an issue you truly want in your collection.

First Modern Day Appearance Her first modern-day appearance was in Tales of Suspense #64, Jack Kirby again was the artist and Stan Lee wrote it.  In the issue Captain America is fighting nazis and runs into a woman who calls herself Agent 13. She is also fighting a Nazi. Captain America, Bucky, and Agent 13 defeat the Nazis .

This appearance is much more affordable ranging in price from $200 to $20. 

Comic Book Origin

Peggy Carter was a girlfriend of Captain America during World War II. She was an American agent serving with the French Resistance during World War II. Later she was she ordered to protect a secret laboratory, posing as an old store, but actually housing the Super-Soldier Project. Agent Carter was disguised as an old shop-keeper and was there when Steve Rogers became Captain America after he was injected with the Super-Soldier Serum. At this time she was called Agent 13.

In the Movies

Peggy is played by Hayley Atwell. Peggy is a British officer in the American Army and a member of  Strategic Scientific Reserve. She first meets Steve Rogers while working soldiers. Rogers is chosen as the first candidate to take the Super Soldier serum, he becomes Captain America. The two later fall for each other.  
Agent Carter has appeared in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), Marvel One Shot: Agent Carter (2013), Captain America: Winter Soldier (2014), and Agent Carter series (2015). She will also make a brief cameo in Avengers Age of Ultron.

There has yet to be an Agent Carter official action figure released yet but it is just a matter of time. We will keep you posted.

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Iceman Marvels Secret Wars Rarest Figure

Since Marvel and Gentle Giant have decided to release a 12 inch scale retro version of the famous Secret Wars line of figures, read about it here, we decided to look at the rarest figure from the original line.

Iceman is the rarest action figure in the Marvel Secret Wars toy line. The figure was not sold in the United States. Iceman came from Europe and was not a part of the Secret Wars comics series from Marvel. At the time of Secret Wars Iceman has his own limited series run by Marvel, so this may explain why he was included in the action figure series.

The figure was a repaint of the Daredevil figure with Captain America's legs. Iceman is all one color, kind of greenish with a black belt. He comes with the standard Secret Wars shield.

The figure sells for more then most Secret Wars figures a AKA graded 8.0 is on eBay for $420. 

I have never seen on except on -line. 

Good Luck in Your Hunt!

Marvel Retro Secret Wars Figures coming soon

It seems fitting that Marvel comics would release Secret Wars figures this year, it being 30 years after the original series and figures hit the shelfs. Yes back in 1985 Secret Wars was the big thing.

If you don't know what Secret Wars was don't worry, we have you covered. Secret Wars 12 issue mini-series tat was also included cross-overs into most Marvel titles. It also introduced comic fans to the Beyonder. The Beyonder took some of Earths Heroes and its worst villians to an alien planet to study them, and watch them fight each other, truly fun stuff.

Marvel is releasing a new 12 issue mini-series titles Secret Wars again this year. It just makes sense that the toy line would follow with Gentle Giant being the first one to release figures. Gentle Giant creatung these figures based directly from these old figures.  They've digitally scanned the original Secret Wars figures and reproduced them in a larger, 12-inch scale. Resealable  containers will recreate the old Secret Wars packaging.

So far four figures are scheduled for release, Black Costume Spider-Man, Hobgoblin, Wolverine, and Magneto. It is important to note that the original Secret Wars Wolverine figure was the first one of the character ever released.

You can Pre-order the Spider-man figure for a cool $90. Keep an eye out for the others.

We will continue to provide news on the new Secret Wars line and comics throughout the year.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Howard the Duck #2 - Guardians of the Galaxy Variant Cover

We recently reported that Howard the Duck ongoing series would begin in March. Well Marvel has done what we predicted already. Issue #2 of the series will include a Guardians of the Galaxy selfie cover.  This will be the cover everyone wants, the GOTG and Howard the Duck together again.

Our next prediction, Cosmo the Space Dog will make an appearance.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Exclusive Marvel Funko Pop Vinyls at Walgreens

If you have been collecting Funko's Pop Vinyl figures for any length of time then you knw that there are a bunch of exclusives throughout the line. I have spent many an afternoon searching Hot Topic, Walmart or a comic convention looking for that exclusive limited to one place. Well there is anew store in te game, get your motors ready to drive to your local Walgreens.

Yes Walgreens will be offering not one, not two but four, yes 4 exclusive Funko Pop Vinyl figures. The kicker is they are being released this month. So get familiar with your local store.

The Exclusives will be based on Marvel characters from Spider-Man.  It includes Spider-Man in Black costume, Spider-Man 2099, Venom and the Punsher. See pictures of each below.

We will update you on future exclusives.

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