Special Tuesday Comic edition : HeavyInk reviewed

My first shipment from HeavyInk arrived , here's a quick review for Heavy Ink ...


If you dont want to watch my review , here's a quick overview...

The Pros-

• cheap shipping. For standard shipping to Canada its 2.50 for 3+ comics or 1+ graphic novel. Only a buck if you're in the states.
• 20% off cover prices for all new comics
• no taxes
• dollar for dollar exchange rate , not even comic shops in Canada offer this.. we get some bullshit exchange rate despite a 95+cent dollar.
• they have a good selection of new comics and in stock too. Easy to deal with staff , they'll answer your questions pronto. 

The Cons-

• Their standard shipping can take anywhere between 7-21 days with postal service. No tracking option. Though they have faster shipping options for more money.
• They dont offer bags and boards for extra security for comics though mine were mint and the packaging is pretty solid , the books are wrapped in brown paper to reduce friction.

Conclusion: I highly recommend HeavyInk to my fellow Vancouver comic book geeks needing to pick up some recent back issues or suscribe to new issues. Ill say again , its cheaper to buy online from this place 4000 miles away in Massachusetts than it is to walk 5 blocks to a local comic shop. Have some patience and  faith in Cliff Claven to get the job done but your comics will get there. 

My purchase: Here's cut and paste of my bill

* Hack Slash My First Maniac #2 ($2.80)
  * I Zombie #2 ($2.39)
  * Mindfield #1 ($2.39)
  * Secret Six #19 ($2.39)
  * Zombies Vs Cheerleaders #1 ($3.19)
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  Subtotal: $13.16
       Tax: $0.00
  Shipping: $2.49
     Total: $15.65
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$15.65 was charged to your credit card.

The savings are ridiculous eh? works out to be $3.12 for each comic.

I will only review one comic caz the rest I can do as an updated series review like for Mindfield Ill review it as a #0-2 package , Secret Six #19-22 , Hack Slash #1-4 , IZombie #4 comes out tomorrow so Ill give an updated review tomorrow.
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Zombies vs Cheerleaders #1 (Moonstone) by Steven Franks , art by various artist

premise: the title says it all. A zombie outbreak in a highschool and cheerleaders along with their shady principal are the last survivors... ensue the bloodshed...

me: Premise sounds fun and cant miss comic ecstasy? I was rather disappointed with the lack of cheerleader vs zombie action , that encounter was barely 2 pages and it was brief and quick. They didnt make use of the artist and the concept of this cheezy title. In a deep market of zombie comics this will get lost and buried in about.. what were we talking about?

Will I get #2?: probably not but Im always open for redemption.

If I had $10 does this make the pull?: No.

Value/price: 3.99.. I paid 3.20 and still felt a little gypped. Definitely not a $4 comic , it would be bleh at $3.. this should've been a 2.50 comic. With online discounts consumers should've really only paid $2 for this.
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