To The Comic Book Store #116

Things were a little dead over at our local comic store this week, so the only thing discussed this week was with an employee and focused on how much it sucks to be a geek and broke. Just in case you didn't know, it sucks.

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-GJ

Image of the Day: Antman - Original Avengers

Today's image provided by Deviantart user: isikol

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #112

Free Bin: Paid For: 50¢ Bin:

-GJ

Image of the Day: Red Hood And The Outlaws

-GJ

Face Value

Way back at the start of the DC Comics launch of the New52, in issue #1 of Batman: Detective Comics, the comic end's with the Joker having surgery and leaving his old face behind.

Fast forward 6 months; one of Marvel's top sellers, Uncanny X-Force, ends issue #22 with Fantomex's face being ripped off.

Now the question here is, is this really what people want out of their comics? Or is this just Marvel's way of trying to keep one of their best sellers up with one of DC's top sellers?

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #67

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-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #64

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-GJ

Image of the Day: Daredevil vs. Catwoman

-GJ

Image of the Day: Female Iron Man Concept

-GJ

@Kapellusch's Joker

Here's another great piece of artwork from @Kapellusch.

Got to admit this is a pretty awesome looking Joker; cool looking Batman in the background too.

-GJ

DC's New52 - 6 Out, 6 In

Well the inevitable finally happened, DC has canceled six of the titles released during their September relaunch. Titles included are...

• Blackhawks
• Hawk and Dove
• Men of War
• Mister Terrific
• O.M.A.C.
• Static Shock

Each of these titles are slated to run until their 8th issues, which should be in April.

Fear not though, DC already has six new titles to replace them starting in May. New titles include...

• World's Finest
• Dial H
• G.I. Combat
• The Ravagers
• Earth 2
• Batman Incorporated

So what do you guys think? Are their titles being canceled that you're gonna be missing? Any new titles you looking forward too?

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #56

Not only did we walk out of our local comic book store (Coliseum of Comics) with free comics this week, but we were also able to meet the creative team behind The Ultimate 7; Robert Wawrzyniak (Creator/Writer) and Shawn Surface (Pencils/Illustrator).

The guys were not only nice enough to sign copies of The Ultimate 7 but were more than willing to discuss the series and it's future in great detail; give you an opportunity to pick up issue 3 a week in advance (hits shelves 12/14/11); and Shawn Surface was also ready and willing to do a free commission pencil sketch. A good time was had by all.

GOT FREE

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AND FROM THE ULTIMATE 7 CREW

-GJ

Valiant Comics To Relaunch In 2012

In a press release on 12/8/11 Valiant Entertainment has announced the relaunch of Valiant Comics.

To kick things off for Valiant, the company is set to release comics for Free Comic Book Day (May 5, 2012) which will feature some of Valiant's big names; X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, and Harbinger.

After Free Comic Book Day, Valiant promises to place many exciting comics on shelves on a monthly basis.

To read more about Valiant's press release check out MTV GEEK!

To The Comic Book Store #52

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To The Comic Book Store #51

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-GJ

Say Hello To My Little Flash

Found this little guy in the Target parking lot.

This Flash comes from the fine folks at McDonalds (or that's what his back says anyways). I do vaguly remember this promotion.

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #50

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-GJ

Which Batman Of the New 52?

Now that I've had the chance to read the three new Batman comics from the New 52 (I skipped Batman & Robin), I now face the problem of which series to continue reading?


Each contained stories that kept my attention, featured a multitude of characters, and artwork that I can actually stand.

The artwork is key to any comic for me, I don't care how well the story is or who is featured, if I can't stand the art, I'm not reading it. At the moment I think I'm leaning towards Batman: Detective Comics as the leader for this category.

I'm probably going to give each series a chance by reading up to issue 5, but after that I'm probably going to drop one, maybe even two titles; it's just to expensive, even at $2.99 an issue.

What do you guys think? Which series do you like? And should I consider test driving Batman and Robin?

-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #47

There are few times I end up leaving the comic book store sad; this be one of those times.

It seems that everyone is working on some project; be it a comic, blog, tabletop game, or card game.

With everyone engrossed in discussions about what they have completed, what needs to be finished or fine tuned, and what they'll be working on next, I couldn't help but to think "What am I working on?"

Answer: NOTHING!!!!

I'm a freakin slacker.

Don't get me wrong, I have things I'd love to do, but for some reason (mainly lack of funds) I'm not working on anything.

But there are ideas swirling around in my head so hopefully in the near future I'll have something.

But in the meantime, enjoy this week's loot.

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-GJ

To The Comic Book Store #45

A pretty quick run to the comic book store this week. Seriously I was there for under an hour; this hasn't happened in like six months.

No discussions this week, the few people that were near the free comics seemed like they didn't want to be bothered by anyone, so I just stayed quite. Which kinda sucked, I wanted to ask about the Star Wars Blu-Rays and what everyone thought, or about this week's DC releases for the new 52.

Speaking of the new 52, I flipped through the new Batman and after purchasing Batman Detective Comics last week, I thought the artwork to be kinda childish, and the story didn't look like it could hold my attention. So, Batman #1, was a pass.

And now without further ado, here is what I did come away with this week...

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-GJ