Nick’s New Comics Rundown for Wednesday, February 5, 2014
It’s NEW COMIC WEDNESDAY! CAN YOU FEEL THE EXCITEMENT!?!
We here at Rogues Gallery can, and boy let us tell you, it was a big week filled with really really great titles. But what are they?
TO THE LIST:
*Punisher #1 – New locale, same old Frank. Written by Nathan (Black Widow) Edmondson. Manager Nick heartily recommends it.
*Apocalypse Al #1 – New series by JMS about a Detective that specializes in…yup, you guessed it Apocalypses!
*Batman: Joker’s Daughter #1 – One shot focusing on the supposed “successor” to The Crown Prince of Crime!
*Captain America #16.Now – New jumping on point for readers. What will Jet do when confronted by her past?
*DC Comics Presents Harley Quinn #1 – Reprinting some of Harley’s long out of print adventures!
*Deadpool Vol 1 Hc – Collecting the first twelve issues of the Merc with a Mouth’s new series!
*Infinity HC – This MASSIVE tome collects everything Infinity (the six issue mini, 8 issues of Avengers, 6 issues of New Avengers & more!).
*Loki: Agent of Asgard #1: New series for the fan favorite villain!
*Locke and Key HC Vol 6 – The End is here. The final volume!
*Ms. Marvel #1 – Who inherits the title of Ms. Marvel. Tune in here to find out.
*POP! Vinyl figures – Adventure Time extravaganza: Fiona, Cake, Beemo, Princess Bubblegum!
*Superior Carnage # 1 – New one shot focusing on everyone’s second favorite symbiote!
*Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1 – The video game hero returns.
*Wolverine #1 – Wolverine’s life has changed drastically since losing his healing factor. What’s next for him?
Plus, new issues of: Forever Evil, X-Men, Twilight Zone, Trillium, Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Rover Red Charlie, New Avengers, Lazarus, Iron Man, Grindhouse, God is Dead, Black Widow & much much more!
Comics Coming in April – Randy’s Picks
Here are the new books that should be hitting sometime starting in April 2014 (although some of them may be later than that). If you’d like to preorder any of these as a special order or add them to your subscription, drop us a line at roguesgallerytx@gmail.com!
Randy’s Top 10:
Star Wars Rebel Heist #1 (of 4) – $3.99 Matt Kindt & Marco Castiello
A young Rebel meets one of the Alliance’s best for his first mission. But the young man’s hero worship is crushed by the reality of Han Solo. A botched escape, a ship that doesn’t work—could it be that Solo is just a lucky bumbler whose luck has run out? From the writer of Mind Mgmt, Suicide Squad and lots more!
Frank Miller’s Big Damn Sin City HC – $100.00
The biggest, baddest Sin City ever is here, just in time for fall’s Sin City: A Dame to Kill For! This imposing volume, suitable for home defense, contains all seven of Frank Miller’s landmark Sin City yarns! In these tales of Marv, Dwight, Gail, Miho, Hartigan, Nancy, and the Yellow Bastard, no corner of Basin City is left unturned, and no bloody deed is left undone. Written with unmatched intensity and drawn in the starkest black-and-white imaginable, with blood-red bits of color, among others, the Sin City books make up the greatest crime saga in comics history, and Big Damn Sin City is the best way to rediscover the whole darn shootin’ match! (Note: We may not order this one for the shelf, since it’s so damn expensive… so if you want one, best to let us know by preordering!)
Parker The Hunter by Richard Stark – $24.99
In 1962, Donald E. Westlake, writing under the pseudonym Richard Stark, created what would become one of the most important and enduring crime fiction series’ ever produced—PARKER. Westlake wrote more than 20 Parker novels, many are considered classics of the genre, and a number of which have transitioned to the big screen. Most notable of these is Point Blank, directed by John Boorman and starring Lee Marvin, released in 1967. Westlake received many accolades during his distinguished career, including being named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writer’s of America, that prestigious organization’s highest honor. Darwyn Cooke has adapted four Parker books as graphic novels so far, including the recently released Slayground. The first three, The Hunter, The Outfit, and The Score have all won Eisner and Harvey Awards. He will be providing all-new color illustrations for The Hunter, the first in a series of hardcover prose novels released in chronological order and featuring Cooke’s art. The Hunter, the first book in the Parker series, is the story of a man who hits New York head-on like a shotgun blast to the chest. Betrayed by the woman he loves and double-crossed by his partner in crime, Parker makes his way cross-country with only one thought burning in his mind—to coldly exact his revenge and reclaim what was taken from him!
Velvet Vol 1 TP – $9.99 Ed Brubaker & Steve Epting
From the bestselling creators of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” comes this smash-hit spy thriller with a unique new twist! When the world’s greatest secret agent is killed, all evidence points to Velvet Templeton, the personal secretary to the Director of the Agency. But Velvet’s got a dark secret buried in her past…because she’s also the most dangerous woman alive.
Cleopatra in Space Book 1 – $12.99 Mike Maihack
A funny, action-packed graphic novel featuring a young Cleopatra — yes, THAT Cleopatra — who’s transported to the future and learns it’s up to her to save the galaxy! When a young Cleopatra (yes, THAT Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far, REALLY far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian. She enrolls in Yasiro Academy, a high-tech school with classes like algebra, biology, and alien languages (which Cleo could do without), and combat training (which is more Cleo’s style). With help from her teacher Khensu, Cleo learns what it takes to be a great leader, all while trying to figure out how she’s going to get her homework done, make friends, and avoid detention!
Afterlife with Archie Vol 1 TP – $17.99 Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa & Francesco Francavilla
When Jughead’s beloved pet Hot Dog is killed in a hit and run, Jughead turns to the only person he knows who can help bring back his furry best friend—Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Using dark, forbidden magic, Sabrina is successful and Hot Dog returns to the land of the living. But he’s not the same… and soon, the darkness he brings back with him from beyond the grave begins to spread, forcing Archie, Betty, Veronica and the gang to try to escape from Riverdale!
Escapo HC – $24.99 Paul Pope
From the mind of three-time Eisner Award-winner Paul Pope comes Escapo! Like a feverish mash-up of Fellini films, Heavy Metal magazine, and classic Jack Kirby comics, Escapo tells the tale of a circus escape artist extraordinaire, who can escape from any situation – even from Death himself! However, there is one force even more powerful than the Reaper which Escapo must face. A meditation on life, love, and mortality, Escapo is not to be missed! Originally published in 1999 and long out of print, the new Z2 edition of Escapo is fully colored and redesigned in the French BD format, featuring 50+ pages of bonus content. Included here is the rare two-page alternate ending, only seen in the French edition, as well as a new ten-page story and added pin-ups and sketchbook content by Paul Pope.
Kids Are Weird – $14.95 Jeffrey Brown
As he’s shown in his previous hugely popular books, Jeffrey Brown has a real gift for finding humor in quirky yet universal truths. Now the bestselling author of Darth Vader and Son and Vader’s Little Princess brings his witty comic observations to terrestrial parenting in this perceptive book celebrating the more surreal moments of raising a child. In charming colorful panels, Brown wryly illustrates his fiveyear- old son’s take on the world around him, from watching TV (“Elton John looks pretty in that shirt”) to playing with toys (“This truck can survive on very little water”) to odd requests (“Don’t feel happy at me”), capturing the sweetly weird times that mothers and fathers everywhere experience with their own curious, pure-minded kids.
Ordinary #1 (of 3) – $3.99 Rob Williams & D’Israeli
What if everyone woke up with superpowers – and it was the worst thing in the world? When a strange plague gives every human being on the planet special powers, it’s seen as the next step in human evolution. But hope quickly turns to terror, as every war, terrorist attack, every crime, every simple street argument escalates a truly horrific point. The world is tearing itself apart – every trouble spot becomes a monstrous war zone and nuclear Armageddon looms. The plague must be cured if humankind is to survive. The key lies in the blood of the only human being who didn’t get powers when the plague hit: A downtrodden, recently divorced New York plumber named Michael Fisher. The most ordinary man alive has suddenly become the most extraordinary person on Planet Earth. Giant baseball players, grannies aging in reverse, a talking Grizzly bear. That’s nothing out of the Ordinary!
Hulk #1 Mark Waid & Mark Bagley
Following the shocking events of last month’s INDESTRUCTIBLE HULK finale, Bruce Banner lies at death’s door! If he survives, it WON’T be as the Bruce Banner we’ve known! How will the Hulk wreak vengeance on Banner’s assailant? How CAN he?
First Issues: Below is a list of the first issues and one shots hitting from various companies this week. You can find more info and probably some preview pages with a little quick Google search.
DC:
Aquaman and the Others #1, Secret Origins #1, Batman Eternal #1, Justice League United #0, Sinestro #1, Vertigo Quarterly: Cyan #1
Dark Horse:
Angel & Faith Season 10 #1, Conan the Avenger #1
Image:
Southern Bastards #1, The Field #1, Shutter #1, Dream Police #1, Genesis (One-Shot), Self-Obsessed (One Shot), Shotgun Wedding #1
Marvel:
Original Sin #0, Amazing Spider-Man #1, Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1, Elektra #1, X-Men Legacy #1, Inhuman #1, All New Doop #1
Indy:
Vamplets: Undead Pet Society #1, Lola XOXO #1, Caliban #1, Duffman Adventures #1, Dead Letters #1, Translucid #1, Lumberjanes #1, Herobear & The Kid: Saving Time #1, Solar: Man of the Atom #1, Flash Gordon #1, Captain Action Cat: The Timestream Catastrophe #1, San Hannibal #1, Ana Alexander’s Porcelain #1, Shadowman End Times #1
New Marvel Now This Wednesday!
Just a heads up for next Wednesday, the day new comics come to you!
It’s a big week for #1’s for your favorite Marvel characters:
*Wolverine #1 – What’s the deal with Wolverine holding a gun?
*Punisher #1 – Frank’s back. But what’s his new mission?
*Ms Marvel #1 – Who’s the new Ms Marvel? Find out here!
*Loki Agent of Asgard #1 – Loki gets his own series!
Dave’s Comic Rundown for January 30, 2014
New and notable among the late-arrival comics today…
*SERENITY: LEAVES ON THE WIND #1 – Want to find out what happened after the movie? Comics are the one and only place for it!
*SAGA #18 – It’s always a cause for a celebration when a new SAGA hits
*GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 11.NOW – Beginning the “Trial of Jean Grey” story line
*DREDD ONE-SHOT – A direct follow-up to the hit movie – what happens next?
*STAR TREK #29 – It’s the gender-swap issue! Are you ready for Jane Tiberius Kirk? We don’t know how it happens, but the Guardian of Forever is involved and it looks like fun
*REVOLUTIONARY WAR: KNIGHTS OF THE PENDRAGON #1 – Marvel’s Brit hero team returns
*ASSASSIN’S CREED: BRAHMAN TP – An original graphic novel that takes place in India
*BATMAN: THE BRAVE & THE BOLD WALL CLINGS – A kids activity book with 24 wall clings featuring heroes and villains in the style of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD
*Plus: INHUMANITY #2. MIRACLEMAN #2, BLACK SCIENCE #2, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #2
Magic the Gathering Born of the Gods Pre-Release in February!
FIRST ROUND BEGINS AT NOON – SECOND ROUND BEGINS AT 3:30 – PRE-REGISTRATION STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Rogues Gallery will be holding two pre-release events for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, Born of the Gods, on Sunday, February 2nd! We recommend that you call or email ahead to pre-register, because we have limited space and tend to fill up well before the day of the event itself. We have room for 16 players in the first event, beginning at noon, and 16 players in the second event, beginning at 3:30 PM. If space allows, we are happy to allow players to play in both pre-release tournaments… players will have to buy-in to both tournaments, you cannot carry over cards or decks from the first pre-release into the second. In addition, of late we’ve had folks sign up and not show up, so if you don’t get in on your preferred time, you are welcome to sign up as an alternate or to come in on the day and try to get available spaces.
Registration will begin at noon on February 2nd. We’ll begin the first event at 12:30 with 30 minutes to construct your decks, and the pre-release will run 3 rounds from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (at the latest). Please note that if you are pre-registered, you must arrive by 12:15 to claim your spot or it will be opened up for walk-ins.
The second tournament will begin registration at 3:30, and the tournament will start as close to 4 PM as we can manage, with 30 minutes to construct your decks. Please note for those pre-registered, you must arrive by 3:45 to claim your spot or it will be opened up for walk-ins.
We will allow walk-ins for both tournaments if the space is not filled, but we encourage pre-registration, as we generally fill up fairly quickly. In addition, because there are two events, and because the second event may run later than our usual closing time, we won’t be able to offer trading or casual place space after the tournaments end.
Players will choose their heroic path: White – Lead, Blue – Outwit, Black – Dominate, Red – Conquer, and Green – Thrive. Each pack includes 2 Born of the Gods booster packs, 3 Theros booster packs, 1 seeded booster pack, 1 promo card, 1 Spindown™ life counter and 1 Hero Card. For this event, players can use the promo card in their prerelease tournament decks. The price will be $25 (plus tax).
Prize support will be in the form of Born of the Gods boosters.
In addition to the main Prerelease Tournament events, if space allows, we will offer Open Dueling, allowing any player who wants to play to purchase 1 Magic Born of the Gods Intro Pack to play against each other, as well as Prerelease tournament players who are between matches.’
Nick’s Comic Rundown for January 22, 2014
Good Afternoon. Welcome to New Comics Day. The first rule of new comics day: TALK ABOUT NEW COMICS!!!!!
*All New Invaders #1 – James Robinson gets the band back together for a new mission!
*Amala’s Blade Vol 1 – Think Avatar the Last Airbender but with the main character as the world’s greatest assassin. This book is gorgeous by the way.
*All New X-Men #22 – The Trial of Jean Grey begins here.
*Archer Quotes Pint Glass – Pretty much exactly what the title says. Expect to laugh with each sip.
*Deadly Class #1 – New Image series by Rick Remender about a school for the most deadliest assassins with some of the most stunning art that I’ve seen in quite some time.
*Elfquest Final Quest #1 – The end is coming.
*Indestructible Hulk Vol 1 TP – If you’ve been wanting some “HULK SMASH” stories, now’s the time to dive into this series by Mark Waid!
*My Little Pony Friends Forever #1 – New Pony series! Gotta catch em all!
*Scribblenauts Unmasked Crisis of Imagination #1 – The hit video game comes to the land of comics!
*Unwritten Vol 2 Apocalypse #1 – The next chapter in the Unwritten series begins here.
*X-Files Conspiracy Ghostbusters #1 – Yup, you read that correctly. It’s the crossover you never knew you wanted. Read the insanity!
Plus, new issues of: All New X-Factor, Black Widow, Walking Dead, X-Men, Sex, Pretty Deadly, Samurai Jack, Origin II, Mighty Avengers, Hawkeye, Harley Quinn, Dead Body Road, and many many more.
Pathfinder Society On Hold Until February 6th
Pathfinder Society players! Just a quick heads-up that due to personal stuff that has to get taken care of, our DM will be taking the next couple weeks off so we won’t have Pathfinder Society until Thursday, February 6th.
In addition, we will be holding Pathfinder Society events the first two weeks of the month until further notice. If we get more volunteer DMs, we will expand the program again. Thanks for your patience!
Inventory Sale in February
We’ll be having our annual inventory clearance sale in February! We’ll be clearing out a wide variety of graphic novels, games, miniatures, manga and other merchandise before doing our yearly inventory.
The discount begins at 35%, and customers then roll 2d6 to add 2-12% onto that discount! All sales on clearance merchandise are final (no returns), and unfortunately we can’t allow anyone to put sale items on hold for later.
The sale begins when we open on Monday, February 3rd and will end on Sunday, March 2nd.
Machine of Death – New in the store!
Every now and then, we’ll find a Kickstarter game we want to back. We were among the first stores to carry Dungeon World and Durance because we backed them on Kickstarter. Machine of Death is our newest find, a card game of creative assassination from the minds of webcomic creators David Malki (Wondermark) and Kris Straub (Broodhollow) and game designer David Fooden.
From the Boardgamegeek description:
Machine of Death: The Game of Creative Assassination is a storytelling game set in a world in which a machine can predict how a person will die with 100% accuracy with only a small blood sample. However, the machine delights in being vague and twisted. A card reading “Old Age” could mean you die in your sleep at age 120, or it could mean you’re run over tomorrow by an elderly driver who forgot to take his pills today. Players of the game take the role of assassins, who must use the various tools at their disposal — from storytelling to a slew of items available from specialty Black Market shops — to create a situation in which a target is killed in a way in line with their Death Prediction. The Machine of Death Game uses this basic idea, of assassins working in a world were cause of death is known to create various game modes.
Machine of Death is very similar to Cards Against Humanity or Apples to Apples, and is recommended to fans of those games. There’s also a co-op mode where players are teams of assassins, a “Cutthroat mode” where players assassinate one another and “day off mode,” which isn’t about murder at all but rather draws upon your bevy of assassin skills to accomplish tasks like “opening a stuck jam jar” and “transplanting a tulip bulb.”
In addition to the core game, we have the first two expansions, Webcomics Chums and Webcomics Pals, featuring cards designed by a variety of webcomics creators, including the creators of Dinosaur Comics, Diesel Sweeties, SMBC, Octopus Pie, Chester 5000XYV and lots more.
Best of 2013 Comics
Store owner Randy Lander offers up his Top 10 New Comics and Top 8 Ongoing Series for the year:
1. Sex Criminals
2. Black Beetle
3. Afterlife with Archie
4. Superior Foes of Spider-Man
5. Velvet
6. Lazarus
7. Injustice Gods Among Us
8. Alex + Ada
9. Superior Spider-Man
10. East of West
It’s NEW COMIC WEDNESDAY! CAN YOU FEEL THE EXCITEMENT!?!
