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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