KARLA’S PICK :: HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #1 ONGOING :  By the POWER OF GRAYSKULL, we have a new HE-MAN COMIC!! Yeah, NO ONE should be surprised that this is my pick of the week. Heck, even my profile photo is a picture of me next to one of my most FAVORITE characters in the world SHE-RA, who is one of the prominent characters in the Masters of the Universe realm. He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #1 picks up where the six-issue mini-series, as well as the digital-only issues,  left off in January!
Peace has once again returned to Eternia after the defeat of Skeletor and the return of He-Man and the Masters. But as is all too often true, peace is short lived. Eternia quickly finds itself under attack once again, this time from an outside invader: The Evil Horde! This issue introduces Despara, force Captain of the Evil Horde, who is a ruthless conqueror loyal to the evil Hordak, and much to my relief a RED-HEADED Teela. (My favorite Teela will ALWAYS be red-headed! No offense to blonde Teela.)
With a new story-line by writer Keith Giffen and beautiful artwork by Pop Mhan, I am TRULY looking forward to getting my hands on this new ongoing series!!

Today’s Guest List update is pretty awesome! Check it out!

Heroes Convention is in Charlotte, North Carolina, June 7-9 2013. Get your 3 day passes today! The full guest list (so far) is here.

We still need volunteers too!

MICHAEL GOLDEN – Artist: The Nam, Micronoauts, Dr. Strange, She-Hulk, Howard the Duck

DANIEL GOVAR – Artist: Azure

MIKE HENDERSON – Artist: Masks and Mobsters, TMNT, Banshee: Origins

VAN JENSEN – Writer: Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer, Green Lantern Corps

KONSTANTIN KOMARDIN – Artist: City Stories, Max Cooler

STEVE OLIFF – Digital Color Pioneer: Akira, Spawn, Sandman, The Maxx, Armature

MARK TEXEIRA – Artist: Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight, Sabretooth, Jonah Hex

BILLY TUCCI – Artist: Shi, Sgt.Rock: The Lost Batallion, A Child Is Born

ROBERT VENDITTI – Writer: X-O Manowar, Demon Knights, Green Lantern

RENEE WITTERSTAETTER – Writer/Editor: Excess: The Art of Michael Golden, Joe Jusko: Savage Beauty, She-Hulk

KARLA’S PICK :: HE-MAN AND THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE #6: For those of you that KNOW me personally, you’ve KNOWN this day was coming. My pick for this week is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #6!! Yes, ladies, gents and kids of all ages, He-Man is BACK, and trapped in a world that he can’t remember!! This is the LAST ISSUE of this series, and the title (THANK THE GODS!!) is being picked up for an on-going series starting in April!! I can’t wait! If you grew up raising a plastic sword high above your head crying “By the Power of Grayskull”, you HAVE to pick up this book!! DC is taking one of your childhood heroes, and giving him the chance to be the Most Powerful Man in the Universe once more!

Charlotte Mini-Con is fast approaching, and with all the “AMAZING” things we have in store for you, we’d also like to direct your attention to some of the wonderful charities that we will be hosting at Sunday’s show.

Here’s a direct link for a FREE pass!

The Charlotte Chapter of the American Red Cross will be on site raising funds for Hurricane Sandy Relief as well as for various other disaster relief causes. For a minimum donation of $10.00 to the American Red Cross attendees can reserve a copy of Hawkeye #7 signed by writer Matt Fraction. (more…)

My, how time flies! Can you believe that the Heroes Discussion Group is celebrating it’s 50th (that’s right, 50th!!) meeting already?!

Land sakes! Is it the weekend already?! How’d that happen?!
Well, regardless of whether or not I fell through a worm-hole sometime on Wednesday evening, I hope that everyone has been taking advantage of the lovely weather and the break in the heat we’ve had over the last few days. The weekend is already upon us, and if you haven’t already made plans to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather then maybe it’s time you did!

If you were looking for something that’s family friendly, fun and, best of all, FREE to do this weekend, then let me suggest you join us at the Common Ground Festival! The Common Ground Festival is an all day event that will take up the length of Thomas Avenue between Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue in Charlotte on Saturday, August 25th. The festival begins at noon and will last until 11pm Saturday night. There will be live music, food, drinks, local artists, craftsmen and local vendors, including everyone’s favorite comic-shop, Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find!

We’ll be setting up a couple of Heroes booths at the event, and we plan to bring an assortment of Heroes goodies to give away and sell! We’ve also invited some of our favorite artists to come hang out with us at our booths throughout the day, so be sure to stop by and say “Hello!” You never know who might be dropping in!

KARLA’S PICK :: ILLUSTRATION MAGAZINE #38: Are you a fan of iconic illustration art? If so, then it’s time to get acquainted with Illustration Magazine and issue #38 is just about to hit the shelves! Each issue features full color photos and reproductions of some of the great illustration art from America’s past. Think Don Draper and Mad Men without the long wait between seasons. It also serves as an educational tool for fans of illustration and commercial art and design, as well as for fans of publishing history, comic books, pulp magazines and art collectors. Plus, it looks pretty darn classy sitting on your coffee table, and is a great conversation starter!

[ed.-This issue features the gorgeous work of Jon Whitcomb, see below.]

KARLA’S PICK :: THE BOYS #69: Okay, I’m going to let you in on one of my dirty secrets, I LOVE The BOYS by Garth Ennis. Albeit, maybe it’s not for everyone, but you cannot deny that Mr. Ennis knows how to tell a good story, and he’s not afraid to give you a story line that leaves you saying, “What?! They can’t do that! They’ve gone too far!!” Garth let’s you know, oh yes…they can, they did and they’re gonna keep going until no one’s left.

Next week’s release is issue #69, which is certain to be a big game changer for most of the characters. If you read issue #68, you know that no one and nothing is sacred. Issue #69 is sure to be nail-biter for fans of the series and, with only three issues remaining, I would expect nothing less.

Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find would like to congratulate Mike Powell and Michael Jolly, the winners of our “Avengers Movie Tickets” Contest!

Mike and Michael have each won two passes to see “The Avengers” at midnight on Thursday at Regal Cinemas Stonecrest, as well as an Avengers logo hat, movie poster and other movie memorabilia.

Mike and Michael, you will need to stop by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, located at 1957 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, sometime today (Wednesday, May 2) or tomorrow (Thursday, May 3) to pick up your passes! If you can’t make it by the store, you can arrange to pick up your passes and prizes at Stonecrest on Thursday night at the Heroes table!

Just remember, your tickets will get you into the movie, but seating will still be on a first come basis. Be sure to get there a little early to make sure you and your guests get a good seat!

Congratulations!

Contest winner, Michael Jolly, with his prizes.