BuyMeToys.com is not only a web site were you can buy all the latest and greatest comic books/toys/graphic novels but also a store located in South Bend IN. Casey Heying (owner) not only runs the store and it's web site but is also a artist producing his own comic book The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles. Check this interview out with Casey and also a few pics from the BuyMeToys.com store and the surrounding area's artists that made up the celebration of Marvel's 70th Anniversary
Jman: What is your favorite to worst ComicBookMovie of the 2009 Summer?
Casey: In order I would have to say
Star Trek
Watchmen
Wolverine Origins
Terminator Salvation
Transformers ROTF
G.I. Joe
Jman: There are a lot of fans out there Casey that will agree with that list. Could I be so lucky as to get a sneak peek of the Collectors Editions of the 70th Anniversary Marvel Project Covers?
Casey: Absolutely Check them out!
Casey: My favorite is the Phil Jimenez Original Invaders Cover (Captain America/Human Torch/Namor issue) and off course the Marvel Project Covers Sketch Art cover that you can request an original sketch right here in the store from our local artist's.
Jman: I heard there is going to be a HeroClix Tournament starting at 6pm. The Grand Prize is a Factory Sealed Set of Avengers mini figures! Anyway I could get a glimpse of the set you are giving away?
Casey: You bet, this set is spread out all over the place and this is a real good opportunity for a collector to win the contest and get the whole set.
Jman: Who is your favorite artist?
Casey: In order:
Alex Ross
Phil Jiminez Amazing Spider-Man
Frank Cho Mighty Avengers
Adam Hughes All Star WonderWomen
Jman: Now for your favorite writer?
Casey: In order:
Geoph Johns Blackest Night
Brian Michael Bendis New Avengers/Secret Invasion
Mike Miller The Ultimates and the Kickass movie in production.
Ben Avery The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles
Casey: That last writer is Ben Avery, and off course I am a little biased towards him as he writes the comic book I illustrate The Oz/Wonderland Chronicles.
Ben Avery Casey Heying
Jman: Explain a little about your very own Comic Book you Produce, illustrate and distribute.
Casey: Well, Dorothy and Alice are all grown up, without the knowledge of their pasts that made them famous. As the characters and events from there fabled pasts start to come back into their present day lives they start to remember what happened and how to deal with the currant day situation.
Jman: Sounds like an interesting take on two famous characters. What is the coolest thing you have on sale here at BuyMeToys.com?
Casey: That would have to be the Life Size Leia and The Avengers issue #4, the first appearance of Captain America.
Jman: Just in case anyone asks, how much is Avengers #4 selling for these days?
Casey: I'll let it go for $2000.00
Jman: What has been the most popular selling comic book here at BuyMeToys.com?
Casey: Well in order, Green Lantern: Blackest Night, Captain America Reborn and Batman after that.
Jman: What Comic Book Title are you looking forward to most coming out in the near future?
Casey: I have always been a fan of WonderWomen, so I am looking forward to see Adam Hughes's take on Allstar-WonderWomen.
Jman: What ComicBookMovie are you most excited to see in the near future?
Casey: That’s an easy one, Iron Man 2 next year and after that Green Lantern.
Jman: Casey thanks for the interview and for throwing this awesome party for Marvel's 70th.
Casey: You bet.
After I had a chance to chat with Casey I was able to check out what the local artists were bringing to the table.
Artist Alan Schell was on hand with his collection of to cool for school Hero Toons art. If you’re interested in seeing more please email Alan at aschell.deviantart.com.
This guy Terry Huddlestone had some nice work. Terry currently draws for Big Bang comics and if you would like to see more of his work you can email Terry at
[email protected]
And last but not least, we have Jamie Hood. Who was on hand to provide the original artist's sketches for the Marvel Project Covers Sketch Cover. I got a Daredevil cover and a Spidey cover.
Many thanks to BuyMeToys.com for letting me in the door and providing the interview. The store really is something to spend some time in as Casey has quite the selection of Toys/Comics and just about everything else a Comic Book Fan could want. Be sure to click on the link to the left and see if BuyMeToys.com has anything you are interested in collecting. Send any fan mail to:
BuyMeToys.com
6327 University Commons
South Bend, IN 46635-1475