THIS JUST IN :: CHRIS WARE’S BUILDING STORIES SIGNED!
This past weekend at the Small Press Expo in Maryland, Seth was able to meet the genius cartoonist Chris Ware and pick up an advanced copy of his newest book, Building Stories, for Heroes. Since Ware was one of the show’s guest, we even got it signed! Building Stories won’t be available to retailers until next month, and Ware rarely makes convention appearances, so here’s your only chance to pick up an early signed copy of this amazing book. It’s hard to call this a book, since it’s a box full of books, newspaper comics, fold out boards and various sizes of strips, but it is an amazing set of comics however you look at it.
Of course we’ll have several copies of the book in our store when it comes out next month but they won’t be signed, don’t miss this rare opportunity!
Bid on this rare item now in our eBay store.
JASON’S PICK :: SPIDER-MEN #5: It was the crossover Marvel said they’d never do…until they did it. And man, am I glad they did. This is the final issue of a series that has given us some incredible character moments between the “616 Spidey” Peter Parker and “Ultimate Spidey” Miles Morales and the Ultimate Spider-Man supporting cast, courtesy of Brian Michael Bendis. It’s been a real treat seeing these characters interact with each other and get an idea of “how things might have been.” And let’s not forget that knockout art by Sara Pichelli! I feel like this series has gotten a little lost in the “Avengers vs. X-men” hype, but don’t miss the chance to see how this fun, endearing series wraps up.
Seth’s Pick :: Lobster Johnson: Caput Mortuum: This is one to read if you want a pure, simple pulp/adventure comic free from the bounds of extensive continuity and crossovers. Yes, Lobster Johnson did initially appear in Mike Mignola’s Hellboy and B.P.R.D. stories, but you need not have read any of those to appreciate this entertaining character. In particular, this issue from Mignola, writer John Arcudi (whose other new crime book The Creep also warrants a read), and artist Tonci Zonjic, who did a fantastic job on the Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand mini series. This one shot features Lobster battling thugs on a zeppelin. Like I said, simple, fun comics.
Thoughts of November make me thankful for all the great comics we’ve had this year and we still have a couple of months to look forward to before 2012 draws to a close. Get ready to pass the pumpkin pie and settle into a month of delicious comics. Check out the following books in the latest issue of Previews, and let the store know if you’d like any of these for yourself!
FABLES #121: The final chapter of “Cubs in Toyland”. This is the climax of one of the best FABLES story arcs in recent years. Fabulously produced by the regular team of Bill Willingham, Mark Buckingham, and Steve Leioloha. Cubs in Toyland has been so emotionally difficult to read, I almost dread what is in store in this final issue. It is a truly harrowing tale for any parent or for any child who has had responsibility dumped on them far too soon. I know I will never be able to watch Rudolph or Toy Story in the same light ever again. Brilliant and painful– a must read.
JUSTIN’S PICK :: GODZILLA: HALF CENTURY WAR #2: James Stokoe is quite the one-man show, as evinced in his singular solo series Orc Stain. Here he turns his considerable talents to the King of All Monsters, crafting visual granduer and expanding the mythos with new characters and perspectives. Issue one flew out the door, so don’t miss #2.
RICO’S PICK :: STUMPTOWN: THE CASE OF THE BABY IN THE VELVET CASE #1: If I don’t talk about the stuff I work on who will?! The first Stumptown series by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth was a really fun Rockford Files style detective story. I’m very happy to see Dex back for what is sure to be another wild ride. Full disclosure, I color this series so I may be biased. Full full disclosure, I agreed to color it because I loved the story Rucka and Southworth were telling.
HEATHER’S PICK :: WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN #16: The somewhat adorable tween Hellfire Club makes a reappearance this month with a business plan that’s booming thanks to the governments of the world and the Phoenix Five. Fear of mutants got you down? No worries as the Hellfire Club has you covered with various Sentinels for all your mutant fighting needs. Wonder how Wolverine will deal with these undisciplined brats and their nasty robots? Sounds like someone needs detention!
