Several generations of comic creators are included in today’s guest list update! Let them know you’re excited to see them this June on Facebook and Twitter! Along with today’s new guests, you can see our entire list of attending creators here!

COMIC FANS! Tickets for Heroes Convention 2014 are on sale now!

CREATORS! Artists Alley tables are on sale now! These spaces are available on a first-come-first-served and they usually go fast! Reserve your space today!

IVAN BRANDON :: Writer/Publisher: Men of War, Wolverine, Viking, NYC Mech, Offset Comics

MARK BROOKS :: Artist: Fearless Defenders, Revolutionary War, Deadpool

RAMONA FRADON :: Artist: Metamorpho, Aquaman, Brenda Starr

CLAY MANN :: Artist: Gambit, Magneto, X-Men

YANICK PAQUETTE :: Artist: Batman Incorporated, New52 Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman: Earth One

RYAN STEGMAN :: Artist: Wolverine, Superior Spider-Man, Fantastic Four

CHARLES VESS :: Illustrator/Publisher: Stardust, Sandman, Spider-Man, Green Man Press

SETH’S PICKS: This week I’m eschewing our regular Staff Pick formula of choosing a single book to spotlight in favor of picking three new books that should be on your radar.  First up is the debut trade paperback of FBP.  It features the interesting premise of science gone awry, which is brilliantly illustrated by Robbi Rodriguez and our own Rico Renzi.  It’s also hard not to mention the work of Nathan Fox, who expertly matches the tone and style of the interior art with his always inventive covers.  Even more than that, this first collection includes the title’s first seven issues for a mere $9.99!

Next up is Undertow #1.  Aside from being yet another new Image debut issue (speculators ahoy!), this aquatic based series features Atlantis as a superpower, and plenty of pulpy adventure elements, which have been a regular source of comics joy for me in recent years.

Finally, there’s the perfectly titled Loki: Ragnarok and Roll.  This new series from Boom Studios offers a twist to the story of Odin banishing trickster god Loki to Earth.  Rather than attempt conquest of the planet through violence and manipulation, in this series, Loki turns to the power of Rock and Roll.  Cover artist Alexis Ziritt is a beast of an illustrator whose work you’re bound to be knowing more of soon.  This favorite artist of the Heroes Con Drink and Draw is the perfect person to provide covers for this concept.

RICO’S PICK :: THE WHITE SUITS: Who are The White Suits? Sharp-dressed killers taking on the New York underworld?  Is there more to them than that? From the looks of things, Frank J. Barbiere and Toby Cypress are set to deliver a great looking crime series packed with action and mystery. Check out a quick preview of series here, I’m hooked!

You’ve seen all the great comics Shelton brings on the road to conventions. Well, all those great Silver and Golden Age comics will be set up in the store this weekend. We’re bringing the con to you! Regular store back issues will be 50% off! All new comics and trades will be 25% off! Reserve customers in good standing can add their additional 10% off to these already great savings!

We can’t do this alone! Help us defeat the “Invaders From the Ice World!”. Bring cash! They think they are indestructible but their weakness is green just like Superman’s! (Credit slows them down too.) See you this Saturday and Sunday at Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find!

It’s finally here!  Alan Moore and Steve Parkhouse’s grand finale to The Bojeffries Saga.  This comic delight was first published in short segments in Britain’s Warrior (along with Miracleman and V for Vendetta–whoa!) and continued throughout the ’90s in A1 and Dalgoda. This is a chilling and hilarious and quite frankly delightful take of the macabre goings on in the Bojeffries household.  Imagine if Charles Addams published by The Village Voice instead of the droll  New Yorker.  What a family!! AND It’s only 15.00!!!  this is for all fans of Alan Moore, the Far Side, Gahan Wilson, Basil Wolverton and the aforementioned master Charles Addams.  Don’t miss this!

JUSTIN’S PICK :: THE BOJEFFRIES SAGA GN: Alan Moore is a pretty divisive presence in the funnybook sphere nowadays; the only people more vociferous than his fans seem to be his detractors. So I – fish nor foul – often feel a little lonely, being a moderate fan of the guy (i.e. I love his work, could care less about his personality). This book collects some old Warrior strips with Steve Parkhouse (plus a new installment to bring the family’s exploits into the present day). The Bojeffries Saga is billed as a mash-up of the Addams Family and Coronation Street, creepy, quintessentially British, all at once. Anglophiles note.

BONUS PICK :: INSECT BATH #1: This Fantagraphics anthology had me at the word “insect”. Ever since childhood, bugs have been a consistent fount of fascination. Combined with a healthy appreciation for the horror genre, well, it’s easy to see why I’m losing four bucks to this one. Dig that nutso cover.

Two weeks in a row of a new strong female centered book!! Go Marvel! I’m quite excited to read a comic about an attorney written by an attorney as well.  Being in the profession myself, I sometimes find myself banging my head on inanimate objects when legal concepts are written so terribly wrong (how hard is it to google the Bill of Rights?!?) Color me Shulkie green that I can’t crack a conference room table in half with a single finger.  Talk about ending your argument on a strong note!

SETH’S PICK :: THE MERCENARY SEA #1: The past few years have been a new golden age of sorts if you happen to be a fan of classic adventure and pulp comics.  We’ve seen the return of The Rocketeer alongside quality new series like Half Past Danger and Black Beetle.  Image gets in on the fun this week with a new adventure series of their own called The Mercenary Sea.  Set in the late ’30s, the series focuses on a ragtag group of mercenaries working odd jobs around the South Seas in a U-boat stolen by their captain.  Against the backdrop of impending war, the series promises everything from spies and pirates, to old fashioned war elements.  Though I’m not all that familiar with the previous works of creators Kel Symons and Matthew Reynolds, the previews I’ve seen of this new book suggest it’s a book well worth your investment this week.

Bonus Pick of the Week:  Lobster Johnson: Satan Smells a Rat TPB.  This latest collection starring Mike Mignola’s pulp wonder features art contributions from the likes of Kevin Nowlan, Wilfredo Torres, and Tonci Zonjic.  Aside from being yet another reliably good story of pulpy goodness that we’ve come to expect from these creators, this is a rare book where the title alone (“Satan Smells a Rat”) is enough to warrant a look. 

Thanks to everyone who came out to the “HEROES AREN’T HARD TO FIND :: THE COMIC ART COLLECTION OF SHELTON DRUM” opening reception! The exhibit is open until June 29th, don’t miss it! Thanks to Neil Bramlette and the great staff at the William King Museum in Abingdon, Virgina!

We’ve posted some photos to our Facebook page but you really need to see this show in person! More information is available here!