TMNT Collected book volume one

If you only buy one trade this summer, this is the one you need to pick up:

TMNT Collected Book Volume One

This massive volume contains 605 pages of B/W classic turtle goodness! A must have for any TMNT fan, this book had the first 11 issues of the original TMNT series. Plus a four page back up with a brief history of Eastman and Liards early days creating the turtles.

Old comic ads

So I had to show you all this ad for Wizard magazine, from X-O Manowar.

pins found

Comics for the week of January 23rd

Usagi Yojimbo #109











Legion of Super Heroes #38












The Twelve #1
Another small week, only 4 comics, but great reads. First up from DC we have the Legion of Super heroes #38, from Dark Horse, Usagi Yojimbo #109 and two books from Marvel: Astonishing X-men and The Twelve.










Astonishing X-men #24

Week of January 9th- New comics

Rather a light week, but i did find a couple cool additions for my collection. First up:

DC:
Green Lantern Corps #20

Dark Horse:
Starwars: Legacy #0 1/2
Starwars: Legacy #18

As for the new cool stuff, I scanned the new comics section at my LCS and found two new books I have been looking forward to reading. Both are from Dark Horse comics:

Savage Sword of Conan Volume One: I was a little skeptical when I read about this book in previews, but after picking it up I was surprised. It's a great collection of early 70's Conan stories set up in an Essentials format. hmmm.. I mean over sized Omnibus. =)

The End League #1: I read the preview on the Dark Horse web site and it looked pretty cool. So I will read it and let you know what I think.

I also picked up the new Justice League (series 7)action figure of John Stewert. It's freakin sweet!

G'nort destined to live forever!!

Thats right kids, everyones favorite alien dog Green Lantern is set to make his action figure daybute! DC Direct has plans to release an action figure line based on the classic 1980's Justice League International comics series. Scheduled for a december 2008 release, the line will include, G'NORT, Black Canary, Batman, and Ice. For more information check out Toyfare #126 page #48.

Adventures in comic shops!

Yes I know its been a while, but tis the season for insane business. I just got back from Milwaukee, WI yesterday, spent a few days out there for a wedding. The adventure began again as I set out in a snow storm for a local comic shop. Collectors edge comics has four locations in Milwaukee, and I stopped by the north and south locations. Now don't get me wrong, i know there are other comic shops in Milwaukee, but i didn't have time to hit them all. Collectors edge is a very cool old school comic shop, with small locations and a lot of products. New book, toys, statues (I purchased 4 mini busts(Psylocke, Kitty Pride, Union Jack, and Green Lantern)), Trades..hundreds of trades! Not a lot of back issues but more than enough stuff to keep you occupied for a few hours of perusing. You can find out more about Collectors edge comics at there website at www.collectorsedgecomics.com

As I wrote this last section, i realized I have yet to mention my local comic shop. The source comics and games in Falcon Heights, MN. This shoppe has the most diverse collection of items you can find in one location. Comics, miniatures (fantasy and historical), paints, RPG books old and new covering nearly any game you can think of along with there own gaming room. Statues, toys, manga, novels, DVD's (anime, tv, movies), and a huge selection of master works, essentials, and other trades. They also have a nice collection of back issues including CGC graded books if your looking for some. Its a very nice atmosphere with a lot of friendly employees, if your in the twin cities you should stop by and check them out.
website: The source comics and games

10-21-07: Just made it home from a quick trip to Iowa, yes I know, why Iowa? Just visiting a friend of mine, we stopped by a local comic shop in Ames and Des Moines called Mayhem comics mayhemcomics. If you ever happen to be in the area you should stop in for a look. They have a great selection of comics, manga, anime, RPG products and miniatures. Plus the staff at both locations where great! Also wanted to mention Cup of Kryptonite, which is just up the road from the Des Moines airport. Its a cool little coffee house/comic store. Now I bet your wondering why I'm mentioning comic shops?! Well mainly it because both of these shops support small/indy press comics, so if you are looking to spread the word about your book, dont forget the local comic shops. Not just in your home town, but in any town you happen to be traveling in.