Thursday, November 14, 2013

This Week's Highlights at Third Eye Comics for Wednesday 11/20/13

IMAGE COMICS DEBUTS A FRESH NEW TAKE ON THE HORROR GENRE THIS WEDNESDAY WITH A VOICE IN THE DARK #1
When we first saw the early glimpses of this incredible new IMAGE series, we knew we were in for a real treat.
Coming literally out of nowhere from newcomer Larime Taylor, A VOICE IN THE DARK is the kind of under-the-radar piece of awesome that Image is known for, and we cannot wait to share it with you.
In A VOICE IN THE DARK, it's been 72 days since Zoey killed someone. With her recent move to college, Zoey is eager to start a fresh chapter of her life -- one where she can control her dark urges the way she has before.
But, when she becomes the host of a late night campus radio show, Zoey must consider if she has given a voice to something far more troubled than her anonymous callers.
A truly creepy, and eerie journey into the horror genre, A VOICE IN THE DARK blends the very real disturbing reality of Zoey's dark tendencies with a slight supernatural twist.
The art on the book is freakin' outstanding, and the premise has us extremely intrigued.
On a side-note, this one looks like it could be one of those under-the-radar IMAGE titles to really blow up, with a lower print run, and a quality product to back it up.
Highly recommended, Third Eye Faithful, make sure you snag yourself a copy this week.
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HARLEY QUINN #0 -- THE CLOWN PRINCESS OF CRIME GETS HER OWN ONGOING SERIES THIS WEDNESDAY FROM DC COMICS! A MUST-READ!
Here's one that we've been really looking forward to since we first saw the teasers for it back in the Summer.
Harley Quinn, one of the most awesome DC Comics characters of the last few decades, gets her own ongoing series with this week's HARLEY QUINN #0, and we are so amped about it!
Featuring the writing team of Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, who we feel are PERFECT for this book, and an all-star art team featuring Third Eye favorites like PAUL POPE, WALT SIMONSON, and DARWYN COOKE -- HARLEY QUINN #0 kicks off the new ongoing Harley series with great fanfare.
The direction of the series looks fantastic, as it plans to take the homicidal anti-hero to new heights, straddling the fine line between beloved fan-favorite and totally psychopathic.
By far, the most exciting new DC title to launch this year, make sure you snag your copy of HARLEY QUINN #0 this week at Third Eye.
Catch up on Harley Quinn with Classic Harley-centric Graphic Novels.
We know there's going to be a ton of you folks who're totally jazzed up about Harley getting her own series, and we've decided to give you a heads up on some of our favorite past Harley graphic novels.
The big one, of course, is Harley Quinn: Preludes and Knock-Knock Jokes, which collects some of the incredible HARLEY QUINN stuff from the late '90s and early 2000s by the very talented Terry & Rachel Dodson.
Another fantastic is the MAD LOVE and Other Stories collection, which features a TON of Harley stuff in the classic BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES Style.
And, of course, the SUICIDE SQUAD VOL.1 Kicked in the Teeth graphic novel collects the first story arc of Harley's NEW 52 debut, which also gives you a little bit of background on where she's been before the events of HARLEY QUINN #0.
Definitely scoop up a couple of these, and give them a shot while you're celebrating Harley's return to monthly comics!
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IMAGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ERIC STEPHENSON'S OWN NOWHERE MEN DEBUTS IN GRAPHIC NOVEL WITH NOWHERE MEN VOL.1 FATES WORSE THAN DEATH TPB THIS WEDNESDAY
In NOWHERE MEN, Science is the NEW Rock N Roll, and holy crap: this comic is the new awesome. Seriously, we love the hell out of NOWHERE MEN, and if you're not reading it already, now's your chance to hop aboard with the first 6 issues for only $9.99.
Image publisher and taste-maker, Eric Stephenson, the man responsible for helping bring so many modern hits to our shelves, takes the pen up on this one, and delivers a fascinating, compelling, and downright styling take on the science fiction genre.
Dade Ellis. Simon Grimshaw. Emerson Strange. Thomas Walker. These men, at the dawn of a new age of enlightenment, ushered in a boom in scientific advancement.
Instead of the Beatles inspiring kids across the globe to enter their garages and pick up guitars and drum sticks, these guys inspired an entire generation of youth culture to split atoms in their garage.
As the research supergroup World Corp., they became the most celebrated scientists of all time. They changed the world -- and we loved them for it.
But, along the way, it went wrong. And, when progress is made at any and all cost -- who ultimately pays the price?
Collecting issues 1-6 for only $9.99 -- we can pretty much GUARANTEE you will love this book. Try it, you don't like it, you can bring it back for a full refund!
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 A MAJOR CHANGING POINT IN THE STORY OF SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN GOES DOWN IN THIS WEEK'S SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Folks, this is more than just an annual -- this is an important part of the Superior Spider-Man continuity, and is a MUST-READ.
The villain BLACKOUT has returned, and he wants to re-establish his reputation by killing the toughest guy in NY -- the new Superior Spider-Man.
He's got plans to force Peter Parker into a trap -- his leverage into doing this? Aunt May!
But, how will he handle the fact that he's going up against the colder, more calculating mindset of Otto Octavius?
And, how will Otto shoulder the burden of protecting a woman that both he and Peter have held deep emotions for?
Pretty much everything and anything involving Superior Spidey has been must-have material, Third Eye Faithful, and this annual looks to deliver some MAJOR game-changing storyline beats for the character.
Make sure you snag your copy this week at Third Eye!
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AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #2 -- The surprise hit of the Fall continues with a horrific, and downright gruesome take on the kids of Riverdale you'd never see coming!

Folks, we gotta tell you: AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE needs to be in your list of monthly must-reads. Don't write this one off as purely a novelty, and definitely don't assume this is the more traditional all-ages friendly Archie.
This is a dark, gruesome, and downright fascinating look at a world where Jughead's dabbling in black magic (with an assist from Sabrina the Teenage Witch's aunts) to revive his dog has unearthed a hunger for human flesh that cannot be sated!
Jughead was the first to fall and rise again as the undead, but he won't be the last as his appetite for burgers has been replaced by human flesh -- and no one is safe.
Who will make it out of Riverdale alive and who will be the next victim of the zombie contagion?
You don't want to miss the second issue of this horrifying new ongoing series that has everyone raving.
In addition: it's got art by freakin' FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA, how cool is that? This dude is one of the best artists working today, and his style is PERFECT for a story where the kids of Riverdale are thrown into an EVIL DEAD-esque world of horrors.
Make Sure to Scoop up the AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #2 Bow-Tie Variant this Week for only $2.99
In addition to the main cover, we've got a limited edition variant for issue #2 featuring an iconic bow tie and Riverdale sweater... covered in BLOOD! Supplies are limited, so make sure you pop in early to snag your copy!
Wanna get caught up? We've got copies of issue 1 in stock now to get you current.
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BATMAN & TWO-FACE #25 CONTINUES THE RAMPAGE OF TWO-FACE ON GOTHAM CITY!
The iconic Batman villain Two-Face continues his rampage across the streets of Gotham City, and as he does, more light is shed on his past.
Meanwhile, we learn more about who Carrie Kelley is and more importantly, how can her mysterious connection to Harvey Dent help BATMAN?
BATMAN & ROBIN is one of the most underrated DC books on the stands, as creative team Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason deliver one of the most kick-ass BATMAN books on the stands, and have been for nearly two years straight.
Highly recommended, if you're curious about hopping on from the beginning we recommended starting with the BATMAN & ROBIN VOL.1 BORN TO KILL graphic novel and then we can catch you up from there.
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THE NEXT IN IDW'S CARTOON NETWORK REVIVAL ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH BEN 10 #1!
We've been loving the CN revival that IDW's been bringing with their new SAMURAI JACK & POWERPUFF GIRL titles, and we're even more pumped about the return of BEN 10 from IDW this Wednesday.
In BEN 10 #1, who knew vacation could be this exciting? Ben Tennyson and his team-mates kick off a maelstrom of action when an ocean cruise brings Ben in the cross hairs of Ssserpent, who's out to find a long-lost underwater society.
But, does Ben's new, slightly oddball love interest harbor dark secrets of her own?
Aliens, superpowers, ships and swimsuits: the perfect ingredients for high seas adventure.
CATCH THE ORIGINAL BEN 10 COMICS WITH IDW'S BEN 10 CLASSICS TP VOL.1 BEN HERE BEFORE
Collecting the original BEN 10 comics from way back in the day, IDW has put out this tome of CN awesomeness, and it's the perfect way to get stoked for the new BEN 10 comic.
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CATACLYSM: ULTIMATES #1 -- ULTIMATE NICK FURY GEARS UP TO SAVE THE WORLD AS GALACTUS'S RAMPAGE CONTINUES
The events of CATACLYSM continue as the World-Eater, GALACTUS, continues to put the entire ULTIMATE UNIVERSE at risk.
Following the exciting events of HUNGER, Cataclysm looks to be bringing an end to the ULTIMATE UNIVERSE as we know it.
In CATACLYSM: ULTIMATES, Nick Fury has defied the odds all his life and is no stranger to extinction level events.
Now, it's time to save the world again -- at any cost.
Wanna get caught up on CATACLYSM? We've all the prior installments out so far in stock now to get you up to date!
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STAR WARS LEGACY RETURNS WITH STAR WARS LEGACY II VOL.1 PRISONER OF THE FLOATING WORLD!
THE STORY OF ANIA SOLO BEGINS HERE!
You guys may already know this, but the original STAR WARS LEGACY featuring the great great-grandson of LUKE SKYWALKER... CADE SKYWALKER.. is one of THE best trips into the world of SW fiction.. ever. That includes the books, the comics, everything; it's that good.
Now, we return to the world of Star Wars Legacy in a new reader-friendly new series, STAR WARS LEGACY: PRISONER OF THE FLOATING WORLD.
Whether you've been a long-time Star Wars Legacy fan, or you've never read it before, this is the perfect place to pick up with the series.
In PRISONER OF THE FLOATING WORLD, Ania Solo is just a girl trying to make her way in the galaxy -- and have a little adventure along the way!
But, when she stumbles upon a broken communications droid and a missing lightsaber, a little adventure turns into a whole lot of trouble for Ania and her friends.
Betrayal, action, power struggles, lightsabers -- how can you go wrong?
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HAWKEYE Writer MATT FRACTION's SEX CRIMINALS continues with this Wednesday's SEX CRIMINALS #3
Matt Fraction's been a Third Eye favorite for quite some time, and his recent work on Marvel's HAWKEYE has had us hooked in a major way -- so when he first debuted SEX CRIMINALS, we already knew we were in for something awesome.
Three issues in, and yes, folks, Sex Criminals kicks ass!
In issue #3, we ask the question: how did these two end up in that bank, with those guns? Because they seemed like such nice kids, right? Well, where there's Sex Criminals, there's Sex Police, and they have the same questions and descend on Susie and Jon.
And, then, we get the rest of Jon's gory story.
Seriously though: Sex Criminals is a blast. Picture this: two individuals who both have the unique ability to stop time when they, well, we'll let you read and find out.
Of course, they decide to use their newfound power to travel time, stop time, and rob banks, right? Right!
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock to get you up to speed.
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FOREVER EVIL CONTINUES WITH FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION #2 THIS WEDNESDAY
The events of FOREVER EVIL are adding an interesting dynamic to the world of the FLASH and his rogues, as FOREVER EVIL: ROGUES REBELLION pits the Rogues fighting for their lives against the Secret Society's secret weapon: the all new PARASITE.
We've always been a big fan of stories involving the Flash Rogues, and Rogues Rebellion has been a kick-ass treat.
Wanna hop on board? We've got issue 1 in stock now to get you current with this week's #2.
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DEADPOOL writer GERRY DUGGAN & FEAR AGENT / CAPTAIN AMERICA / UNCANNY X-FORCE writer RICK REMEMNDER deliver Santa vs. the Apocalypse in
LAST CHRISTMAS this Wednesday!
We've been huge fans of Gerry Duggan's incredible work on DEADPOOL since it relaunched with Marvel Now, and we're totally pumped to see his twisted holiday tale, LAST CHRISTMAS, getting a super snazzy hardcover release this holiday season.

What's the scoop on this guy? It's the sad, funny, and oh so true story of Santa Claus after the Apocalypse.

After tragedy strikes the North Pole, Santa turns his back on humanity and gives up on Christmas.

Even though the world has been completely overrun by naughty men, there's still one boy that believes in Santa.

But, could that be the biggest mistake of his life?

Featuring a foreword by comedian PATTON OSWALT, as well as new commentary by the creators, LAST CHRISTMAS is a twisted and awesome riff on the Christmas story that you gotta have!

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THE AFTERMATH OF BATTLE OF THE ATOM RINGS THROUGH UNCANNY X-MEN #14 THIS WEDNESDAY
The BATTLE OF THE ATOM was one of the best X-Men crossovers we've read in recent times, and we're totally pumped to see how it's effects are being dealt with in the pages of this week's UNCANNY X-MEN.
In issue #14, Magneto goes off on a personal mission that sets him at odds with much of the X-Men, and the entire Marvel Universe as a whole.
The new Xavier School has changed -- but how?
Could this be a return of the Magneto of old?
We're pumped to see how things play out!
Wanna catch up on UNCANNY X-MEN? We've got issues 1-14 in stock now to get you current!
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THE RED HOT NEW SAMURAI JACK SERIES CONTINUES WITH THIS WEDNESDAY'S SAMURAI JACK #2
IDW's new SAMURAI JACK series really brought out the Jack fans in droves with it's issue #1, and this week's #2, is looking even cooler!
Jack can defeat almost any foe in single combat, but how will he fare against a pare of perfectly synchronized warriors who can exploit his every weakness?
The Cartoon Network classic is back in action, and better than ever with IDW's new spin featuring Third Eye favorite, SKULLKICKERS Writer JIM ZUB.
Wanna hop on board? We've got issue 1 in stock now to get you up to date with this week's #2.
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SCOTT SNYDER & SEAN MURPHY'S STELLAR HORROR SERIES THE WAKE HITS ISSUE #5 THIS WEEK
Scott Snyder has wowed many of you with his incredible work on BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY, BATMAN: COURT OF OWLS, and AMERICAN VAMPIRE, but hot damn: his horror series THE WAKE really is something special.
Featuring art by the incredibly talented SEAN MURPHY (JOE THE BARBARIAN, PUNK ROCK JESUS), THE WAKE is the tale of the terrible, horrifying beasts that live beyond the depths -- and the individuals who encounter them.
There have been hints that Lee Archer's struggle at the bottom of the ocean will have much, much bigger ramifications. A flooded future.. an impact on evolution.. and much more.
Now, we get to finally learn the secret of THE WAKE -- this issue changes everything!
Wanna get caught up? We've got issues 1-4 in stock now to get you up to this week's #5.
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AVENGERS #23 -- THE FINAL HOURS OF INFINITY BRING A NEW KIND OF GALACTIC HELL TO EARTH!
This November, the Marvel Universe stands on the brink of destruction -- and in AVENGERS #23, superstar creators JONATHAN HICKMAN and LEINIL YU team up to tell one heck of an AVENGERS tale.
The tide is turning as the Avengers make their final stand against The Builders. But as the fight makes its way back to Earth -- our heroes are met only with more destruction and ruin!
Thanos, the Mad Titan stands triumphant atop the place they once called home!
But to get to him, they must first dispatch his sinister lieutenants. It's the fight you've been waiting for -- the Avengers versus the Black Order.
Third Eye Faithful: MUST-READ MATERIAL! Get into it!
Wanna get caught up on all the AVENGERS tie-ins? We've got them all in stock. Use the handy INFINITY chart below to catch the reading order.
Click here for the Third Eye Guide to INFINITY.
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THIRD EYE'S COOL STUFF SPOTLIGHT: BATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUE BY GREG CAPULLO (Court of Owls Artist)
$79.99 each or get both for $149.99!
 
There's a ton of cool comic-related merch coming out these days, and we've decided we have to start showcasing some of our favorites here -- 'cause we just can't contain our excitement otherwise!
Last week, we got in the above pictured BATMAN: DEATH OF THE FAMILY Greg Capullo JOKER statue which is SO freakin' cool -- and now, this week, we're getting in the BATMAN statue from the same series by GREG CAPULLO.
These two are a perfect set together, and we've got a special offer for you guys who're looking to pick up the set -- when you purchase both the BATMAN & THE JOKER together, you can save $10 and get them for $149.99!
While we made sure to get a bunch of these guys in stock, supplies are limited, so make sure you snag your's fast.
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ONE OF OUR NEW IMAGE FAVORITES, ZERO, CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH ZERO #3 -- ONE OF THE COOLEST NEW BOOKS YOU'LL READ THIS YEAR!
ZERO is truly a unique, and exciting comic book experience, that's delivering some of the best damn comic book awesome on the stands today.
In this week's ZERO #3, it's the year 2019 in Shanghai. An opulent skyscraper party full of terrorists looking for fresh funding.
Edward Zero is about to sabotage it big time -- and then the skyscraper starts to vanish, bit by bit. So, maybe he should look into that little problem first?
ZERO is the continuing adventures of the world's most bad-ass special agent, Agent ZERO, and each issue is a one-shot story, that's all killer, no filler, comic from start to finish.
Featuring a line-up of different artists, and creating new tones and feels for each story -- ZERO is some of the most fun you can have with comics today.
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LADY DEATHSTRIKE RETURNS IN X-MEN #7, as the brand new story arc MUERTAS kicks off!
Kicking off in X-MEN #7 this week, we get to see the return of one of the X-Men's deadliest foes: LADY DEATHSTRIKE!
From the blockbuster creative team of BRIAN WOOD (NORTHLANDERS, DMZ, THE MASSIVE) and TERRY DODSON (HARLEY QUINN) -- as the X-Men regroup following the catastrophic events of BATTLE OF THE ATOM, a new threat from closes in from the shadows and a new member joins the X-Men!
Lady Deathstrike is BACK, and she's assembling an all-new Sisterhood of Mutants to take them down! It's going to take everything they've got to stop them -- including new arrival and fan-favorite X-Factor alum Monet!
Can these bruised and broken mutants pull it together long enough to repel this new threat?
Most importantly: Lady Deathstrike's new look is freakin' kick-ass!
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STAR WARS: DARTH VADER AND THE NINTH ASSASSIN Features the ultimate murder plot to kill the Dark Lord of the Sith
A ninth assassin -- more deadly than the eight who came before -- has been hired to murder Darth Vader.
Elsewhere, another threat to the Empire has made itself known, and will take Vader on a hunt for an ancient evil... All the while, the ninth assassin lurks, waiting for the perfect moment to strike!
You can't go wrong with a kick-ass DARTH VADER story, and we're totally pumped to see this one hitting graphic novel.
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SUPERGIRL #25 *RETURN OF KRYPTON PT 3* -- THE RETURN OF KRYPTON CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY IN SUPERGIRL #25!
We're loving the hell out of the Return of Krypton storyline, featuring the fan-favorite bad guy H'EL.
Supergirl must face the clone wars of Krypton. Just as she was starting to accept Superboy's own clone origins, she faces the horrible past of her home planet. And, she must once again face H'EL.
Wanna get caught up? We've got the first chapter (ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2) & the second chapter (SUPERBOY #25) in stock now to get you up to this week's chapter 3.
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STAFF PICKS  
STEVE: MANIFEST DESTINY #1 - This book kicked ass! Cool concept, great storytelling -- must-read!
TRISH: WALKING DEAD #116 - WAR!!!
TORMA: MANIFEST DESTINY #1 - Bring on the Bigfoots!
MATT: WRAITH #1 - A super creepy take from the writer of LOCKE & KEY.

SHAUN: MANIFEST DESTINY #1 - I love how this series mixes history with the fantastic!

JOHN: BATMAN #25 - The best keeps getting better!

LEXI: BATMAN #25 - Riddler has never been cooler!

BRAD: BATMAN #25 -- The ZERO YEAR stuff is really starting to ramp up!

DAVE: MANIFEST DESTINY #1 - Killer debut!

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