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Stop. Don't be disingenuous. ~60% second week declines is typical for the genre. You're also overlooking the $30MM it made in mid-week business domestically. -J.

This book has been exploding, especially in a 9.8. Been watching this auction closely: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Spider-Man-194-CGC-9-8-White-Pages-1st-appearance-of-the-Black-Cat/223175712803?hash=item33f64f2023:g:hRYAAOSworhbtoER&redirect=mobile -J.

Is this cartoon supposed to be in 3D? The animation in it is jarring and distracting. -J.

More like $27k-$30k per point, and way more and low grade (obviously). -J.

Not looking likely at this point. Record breaking Monday gross for October (and yes, Mendelson's final predictions, like most everything that isn't a DC flick, are nutso). https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2018/10/09/box-office-tom-hardys-venom-should-swing-past-100-million-today/amp/ -J.

Those are awesome. Looks like a productive trip ! -J.

It looks like that copy just sold on ComicLink for $30.2K (incomplete 0.5 blue). Pretty sure that used to be a restored 0.5. -J.

$80MM for the weekend, $200MM+ worldwide: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/weekend-box-office-venom-devours-80m-a-star-is-born-sings-426m-1150020 -J.

Hi Guys! Just got back from seeing it. Here is my review: I definitely found it enjoyable. It is not nearly as dark as I was expecting, maybe even hoping, but it still had its moment. Frankly if Marvel/Disney had the cojones (or were contractually able) to do a standalone Venom movie it probably would have walked a line very similar to this. As others have noted, Tom Hardy definitely throws himself into the role (literally!), playing both Brock and Venom, and you can tell he had a good time doing so. The film itself is a bit slow in the beginning but once Our titular anti-hero begins to manifest, it's full speed ahead for the rest of the film. The movie is certainly not your typical superhero film, it is definitely different, is trying to be different, and it succeeds in mostly all the right ways. It knows that it is a silly comic book movie, and it has fun with it, along with its lead actor. It kind of reminds me of the TV show Gotham, in that it relishes in its own dark absurdity. Plenty of Easter Eggs for nerds, and a great first after credits scene (although there are two after credits scenes the second only comes at the very end of some very long credits, has nothing to do with the movie, and is not at all worth waiting around for if you have something else to do) that will have you looking forward to the presumed sequel. All and all, a very solid effort in bringing a popular, though difficult character to bring to the big screen. 7.5 out of 10 for me! -J.

And back up to 30%. IMDb is at 7.1. Someone want to explain how a movie that isn't out has over 6000 imdb ratings ? -J.

Updated tracking: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/news/box-office-venom-deliver-57m-65m-a-star-is-born-could-cross-30m-1148793 -J.

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This is one of the few times a virgin cover actually makes sense. Perfect for getting a sig on too. -J.

Evidently this movie is coming out tomorrow instead of Friday. Anyone know if the Venom swag bags will be given out tomorrow now, or still Friday? -J.

You sure do seem to spend a lot of time talking about things you don't like, Bosco. -J.

That's referenced it the article I posted with Venom's current tracking: https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2018/film/box-office/box-office-preview-venom-a-star-is-born-lady-gaga-1202965910/amp/ -J.

Hi Bosco. -J.

After actually reading the majority of the critics comments and descriptions (a mix of the macabre and absurd with lots of positive nods to Hardy) and many of the critics essentially saying they enjoyed it for what it was (despite RT still giving those reviewers a "negative") the movie looks to be mostly what I was expecting. -J. PS: Still tracking at ~$65MM. https://www.google.com/amp/s/variety.com/2018/film/box-office/box-office-preview-venom-a-star-is-born-lady-gaga-1202965910/amp/

Clickbait. Try reading past the headline. Oh and are some of these the fake Lady Gaga troll-bot "reviews" I've been reading about ? Lol -J.

Early reviews are already appearing (sorry, haters, but so far they're pretty good): https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/02/venom-is-better-than-it-has-any-right-to-be/?yptr=yahoo -J.

The reason being this is an out of continuity cameo. A quirk in release schedules of the two books. UXM 266 was the intended first appearance. -J.

Not enough tongue. -J.

...Cuz Venom, a viscous, oily creature, never looks shiny.

Very nice piece. Right over the TV too ! -J.

Gonna have to take your man card for that one buddy. -J.