NEW COMICS WEDNESDAY- JULY 29TH

WOW! July is really going out with a wimper.

Not a bad week overall with some great reading from both the majors and smaller publishers, but not a heck of a lot to shout about. I can usually fill up a nice sized post just talking up the new first issues, but not this time.

Sure theres the Kid Colt one-shot from Marvel, and another Muppet Show mini-series kicks off, but there seems to be more series wrapping up than beginning. And the Dark Reign Goblin Legacy is basically a disguised reprint cashing in on the dark Reign event.

The 3rd and final issue of Blackest Night Tales of the Corps(the titles take longer to read than the book sometimes) arrives. This has been a great little introduction to the new colour cast added to the Lantern mythos, and reads well on its own but adds mostly to the reading experience of the Blackest Night title. Probably why the three issues shipped weekly to fit between issue 1 and 2 of the main book.

Marvel Zombies wraps up their 4th mini, but the story continues in the main Marvel Universe as Deadpool is already teaming up with his Zombie counterpart(at least his head) in the Deadpool Merc with a Mouth series.

The Millar Fantastic Four run wraps up with the finale of the Doom's master story. There was a lot of hype on this book when first announced, and despite some pretty solid sales, it never really felt like anything special. Heck the last issue doesn't even have any Hitch art other than the cover(although I love Stuart Immonen's stuff).

Ultimatum finally brings to a close the Ultimate Universe. Or at least that was the original story. Of course now we know that it continues with at least 3 titles restarting soon.

In fact, the Ultimate Spider-Man story seems to pick up right where it left off(if you ignore the devestation in the background).

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DRIVER WANTED

With my regular driver going on holidays for a few weeks, I find myself in need of someone to help me get the new comics to the store on Wednesdays.
A reliable driver with a mid-size or larger vehicle, available for a couple hours on Wednesday mornings from about 5:30-7:30 a.m.
The 3 Wednesdays would be JULY 29th, August 5th and August12th.
Anyone who thinks they would be able to help on any or all of these dates, contact me soon.
Aside from my gratitude, and being able to pick out your comics a couple hours before most stores are even open, you will receive a store credit with a temporary employee discount attached.

NEW COMICS WEDNESDAY - JULY 22nd

A nice balanced week this time around with a good mix of stuff. No big first issue really but the anniversary issues make up for it.


Both Hulk and Amazing Spider-Man hit the big 600 at the same time, which seems strange when you figure how much earlier Spidy started and the fact that he's been shipping 3 times a month for the last year or so. Multiple covers for both of these should help them sell brisk even with the hefty price tags. The Spider-Man is over 100 pages though, and NO reprint material. Thats a heck of a deal for under $6.00, plus a new story by Stan the man himself.
The Hulk #600 is not as good a deal with a Savage She-Hulk back-up and a reprint of Jeph Loeb's Hulk Gray #1 included. Still, it features Spidy trying to track down the mystery identity of the Red Hulk.

Also this week is another of Vertigo's great buck book reprints. This time its
100 Bullets #1, which will include previews of the new Vertigo hardcover crime library. These books will be smaller sized(roughly paperback novel)
and in black and white. Of the first 2 volumes, one is a new Constantine murder mystery and the other is a story by Brian Azzarello about an ex-football star who finds himself drawn into the underworld of sex, drugs and rock and roll, while playing the part of lapdog to a spoiled rich girl.

Another Halo min-series comes our way, and I have to hope that with Peter David scripting this time, the book may actually finish in under 3 years.

Also in the better late than never department, we finally see the last issue of the Final Crisis Legion of 3 Worlds mini. Granted its only a half year late, but considering it ties into the relaunch of the new Adventure Comics and the return of Superboy
it'll be a welcome read.

Check out the on-line store for the rest of the weeks offerings, including the new (now in colour) Lenore vol.2 #1.

Also a couple of $1.00 paperback specials available to on-line orders only, for a limited time.

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NEW COMICS WEDNESDAY- JULY 15th

Well it looks like DC has the first big hit of 2009 with Wednesday comics. Despite placing a huge order(about double Dark X-Men numbers), I was totally sold out here by about 4:00 on Wednesday. A quick re-order has confirmed that more copies are on the way(probably on the 22nd) so if you missed out don't worry, you'll just have to hold on to an issue #2,#3 until you can read them all together.

Speaking of which, due to the nature of a weekly comic shipping schedule, it could well be issue 3or4 before stores are adequately supplied with Wednesday Comics. If you picked up the #1 and want to make sure to get the second issue on the 15th, put in an order with the store before Tuesday at 6:00. An on-line order gets filled faster but even an e-mail or phone call is better than just hoping there'll still be some on the shelf when you get here.

Wednesday Comics #1 sold even faster than Green Lantern #43, which is a direct lead in to the Blackest Night #1 arriving this week. This event looks to be story of the summer with even the tie-in comics being pre-ordered heavily. Just which heroes and villains will rise from the dead to fight on the side of the Black Lanterns? G.L. #43 gave us some hints as Black Hand runs down a mental list of the fallen from recent stories. P.S. don't forget to ask for your free Black Lantern ring with issue #1.

A couple more of the buck issue specials arrive on the 15th, the Batman #608 is the first issue of the excellent Hush storyline by Jim Lee and Jeff Loeb. If you haven't read the two volume set, it is a great read as well as beautifully illustrated.

Of more note is the Fables #1 Special. More than just the first issue of the amazing fantasy series, this reprint will include sample work from the Peter and Max hardcover coming in October. This book is a new Fables story done in hardcover as an illustrated novel (not a graphic novel). Its a little different from your standard comic stuff, but looks to be a fantastic story. Orders will be a lot lower on this than regular Fables comics, so anyone interested should grab a copy of this preview and let me know if its something you want to pre-order.

Peter Davids Fallen Angel series restarts after a short break with a special guest star. Illyria, from Joss Whedon's Angel series arrives in Bette Noir, but for a team-up, or a knock-down fight?

I also want to mention 2 great collections arriving. Preacher, Garth Ennis' irreverent story of a backwoods preacher who gains the "word of God", is given the deluxe hardcover treatment. Dark humour at its finest, this one isn't for everyone, but it is certainly one of my all-time favourites.

If you haven't given Madame Xanadu a try yet, do yourself a favour and pick up the first paperback. It's not only an amazing deal with a whopping 10 issues for under $17.00, but it is a great introduction to a classic character that has been a part of the DC universe for over 2 decades (mostly behind the scenes). Matt Wagner blends fantasy, history and mystery beautifully, and gives us a look at how this enchanting mystic has influenced the DC universe from its earliest days. All this and the Phantom Stranger (another DC mystery staple) too.

Check out the on-line store for these and the other great books coming next week.
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NEW COMICS - WEDNESDAY JULY 8TH

Back to Wednesday delivery this week, with a lot smaller delivery, but still some choice books.
The big book of the week,(and it is big, 4 times the size of a standard comic), is the newest entry in DC's weekly comics. Aptly named Wednesday comics, it's meant as an homage to the old tabloid sized newspaper comics strips that used to come with your paper every Sunday.
Each issue unfolds to a massive 14"x20", with each of the 16 pages featuring a different strip by an all-star line-up of talent.
Where else will you ever get the likes of Kyle Baker, Walt Simonson,Brian Azzarello,Amanda Conner, and Neil Gaiman, along with dozens more, all in 1 comic.
The Superman image on the cover is practically screaming, BUY THIS COMIC!!!
DC also gives us 2 more great buck books this week as they reprint All-Star Superman #1 and Tom Strong #1. Both are great choices, and most of you will already have them, but pick up a few and pass them on to friends or co-workers. It'll be the best couple bucks you ever spent.

The Dark Reign X-Men story continues as we get to see Normans "evil" version of the mutant team. I've really been impressed with the whole Dark Reign thing so far. It's mostly been the complete opposite of the traditional Marvel mega-event. You know the type where its basically 6-7 issues of heroes fighting heroes in senseless battles that amount to nothing in the end.
But the dark Reign stuff has been a little more character oriented so far as we see the logic behind the villians and the lengths they'll go to in an effort to screw each other over.


100 Bullets vol. 13 finally arrives, and completes the epic 100 issue run of one of Vertigos finest series. And I get some shelf copies of The Nobody to sell. After replacing the advance copies Jeff generously volunteered for the signing last Thursday, I should have a half dozen or so on the racks.
Almost forgot to mention Green Lantern #43, the opening chapter of the Blackest Night event. The first of the Black Lanterns is "born".

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