Thursday, November 21, 2013

This Week's Highlights at Third Eye Comics for Wednesday 11/27/13

IMAGE COMICS DEBUTS RICK REMENDER (Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga) and MATTEO SCALERA'S BLACK SCIENCE #1 this Wednesday.
 
Dude: we are so freakin' amped for this comic. Right now, right here -- this is the comic of the week, I'm calling it.
Seriously: your minds are about to be blown. In the tradition of other major IMAGE COMICS releases like SAGA, EAST OF WEST, and PRETTY DEADLY; BLACK SCIENCE looks to be one of the most promising top shelf reads from the publisher this Fall.
Rick Remender has been one of the most promising writers rising through the ranks over the last few years, with his exciting runs on UNCANNY X-FORCE DARK ANGEL SAGA, CAPTAIN AMERICA MARVEL NOW, and his own FEAR AGENT saga, and then pairing him up with the uber talented Matteo Scalera for BLACK SCIENCE is a HUGE deal.
OK, so obviously, it's IMAGE, so you know the mark of quality is surely there -- but, what else makes BLACK SCIENCE so gosh-darn special?
In BLACK SCIENCE, former member of the anarchistic order of scientists, Grant McKay has finally done the impossible; he has deciphered BLACK SCIENCE and punched through the barriers of reality.
But, what lay beyond the veil was not epiphany but chaos. Now Grant and his team are lost, living ghosts shipwrecked on an infinite ocean of alien worlds, barreling through the dark realms, long forgotten, ancient and unimaginable.
The only way is forward.
The only question is how far are they willing to go get to get home again?
Does this not sound EPIC? Holy crap: we're in. We're in. We're in!
Seriously though, we've been lucky enough to see some advance shots on this one, and the artwork is gorgeous, and Remender is at his best here. He brings the manic raw energy and big ideas that he threw at us in FEAR AGENT and FRANKENCASTLE, and combines it with the surgical world building of  his X-FORCE: THE DARK ANGEL SAGA run.
Scalera and White are a dynamite art team, as they bring Remender's lush, alien worlds to life in pure style.
Folks, this one comes with a Third Eye stamp of approval -- you buy it, and don't like it? We'll give you your money back. Seriously. Trust us: you're gonna love it!
Click here for a preview of BLACK SCIENCE #1
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Marvel's INFINITY concludes this Wednesday in INFINITY #6
Here it is, Third Eye Faithful -- the shocking finale to Marvel's epic INFINITY event, which re-established THANOS as a a MAJOR threat to the Marvel Universe.
Earth isn't the only world the Avengers have staked a claim, as races from all across the galaxy now stand united in an Avengers Universe!
Only with their combined might can Earth's Mightiest Heroes make their final stand against the destructive alien race known as the Builders!
Now, as the Avengers' astronomic altercation to save an entire universe draws to its epic conclusion, the greatest threat has arrived at their own front door!
Earth has been laid siege by Thanos, the galaxy's most ruthless marauder.
The Avengers have returned home to their foremost fear -- a broken and destroyed planet.
Attilan lays in ruins as Thanos makes his final play to capture his wayward son Thane.
But, what will remain of Earth once he catches his prey?
Wanna get caught up on INFINITY? We've got issues 1-5 in stock now to get you current. We've also got ALL the tie-ins available as well to get you up to date.
Click here for the official THIRD EYE GUIDE TO INFINITY
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SAGA #16 -- Our favorite series on the stands today continues to impress in this week's issue #16!
Folks -- every month, we rant and we rave about how amazing SAGA is. If you're not reading it yet -- please, stop what you're doing right now, head on down to Third Eye, and snag the first volume of SAGA for only $9.99.
We promise: you will love it.
In this week's SAGA #16, the awesome keeps on going, as two war correspondents stumble onto the biggest story in the universe.
What IS Saga? Written by Y: THE LAST MAN's BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, Saga is the sweeping tale of one young family fighting to find their place in the worlds. Two soldiers from opposite sides of a never-ending galactic war fall in love, and risk everything by bringing a fragile new life into a dangerous old universe.
Fantasy and science fiction are wed like never before in a sexy, subversive drama for adults.
The first and second trades are available now, and they'll take you up to issue 12 -- we can then catch you up to issue #16 with the single issues 13-15, in stock now.
Folks: when we say SAGA is our favorite comic currently going, we MEAN it!
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DAMIAN: SON OF BATMAN #2 -- The killer limited series exploring an alternate DCU where Damian Wayne survives and Bruce Wayne dies continues!
I think that many of you guys are like us, and happen to be huge DAMIAN fans. So, like us, you're probably stoked to see the character getting a bunch more time on the page, right? Yeah, we are too!
This new limited series dropped last month, and the first issue was off-the-chain cool. Andy Kubert writes and draws this stunning take on an alternate timeline where Batman dies, and Damian ends up having to pick up where his father left off, and become the new Dark Knight.
In issue #2, Damian Wayne faces the most important decision of his adult life after a dangerous confrontation with someone dear to him.
Plus, a soul-searching journey into the madness of Arkham Asylum shows him the war that he will be fighting until his death.
Wanna hop aboard? We've got issue #2 in stock now to get you current!
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GEORGE RR MARTIN'S HEDGE KNIGHT, PREQUEL TO A GAME OF THRONES, ARRIVES IN GRAPHIC NOVEL THIS WEDNESDAY!
Set one hundred years before the events in A SONG OF ICE & FIRE, the Hedge Knight graphic novel chronicles a young squire as he travels the cruel and complex path to knighthood in the Seven Kingdoms.
Shouldering his fallen master's sword and shield, Duncan is determined to reinvent himself as a knight in a nearby tournament.
But first, Duncan needs a sponsor, and that requirement sends him down a road studded with friends, foes, adventure, and hidden agendas.
One such friend is Egg, who becomes Duncan's squire, yet even he may hold secret motivations of his own.
This official George RR Martin penned graphic novel is a MUST-READ for any GAME OF THRONES fan as it serves as the prefect prequel to the epic fantasy series.
Snag yourself a copy this week at Third Eye!
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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #22 *DARKEST HOUR CHAPTER 1* -- SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN VERSUS... VENOM!
The first chapter of the highly anticipated DARKEST HOUR story arc begins, and we couldn't be more stoked!
Flash Thompson, the Secret Avenger known as Venom, is back in town for his first run-in with the Superior Spider-Man!
Will their first encounter be friendly, or will Flash sense something perilous about Peter Parker's presence?
Slott continues to make Superior Spidey a must-read, each and every issue, and with Humberto Ramos returning to art, and THE Flash Thompson VENOM story about to begin.... you know you're in for a treat.
Could this be the eventual lead-up to the return of Eddie Brock as VENOM? We'll see!
In the meantime, hop on board with this Wednesday's SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #22.
Wanna back-track and get caught up on SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN, which has been such an incredible run? We've got issues 1-21 in stock now to get you current.
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IMAGE'S NEW HIT SERIES, PRETTY DEADLY, CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH PRETTY DEADLY #2!
Third Eye Faithful, we loved the hell outta issue #1 of PRETTY DEADLY, and we know many of you did as well. Plus, the creators Kelly Sue DeConnick & Emma Rios were so freakin' cool at our signing last month that our love for the book grew even more.
This week, the second issue of the red-hot new IMAGE series drops, and you gotta check it out.
The Old West is steeped in violence and strange magic in this macabre tale from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios.
Gunfighters have it out with swords as the whole world burns. There's blood, more blood, and even more blood.
And through it all, the lone daughter of the Grim Reaper, travels from town to town, dealing out deadly retribution.
Imagine the harsh brutality of PREACHER by way of SANDMAN's mystical leanings, and you've got a pretty good idea of what makes PRETTY DEADLY so darn special.
Wanna get into it? We've got issue 1 in stock now to catch you up for this week's #2.
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FOREVER EVIL CONTINUES IN JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #25 THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE!
We're LOVING DC's FOREVER EVIL event. Seriously, this is some of the best stuff the publisher has done in quite some time, and it's really kicking ass and taking names on all fronts.
In this FOREVER EVIL tie-in, John Constantine the Hellblazer is alone in a worlds here super-villains reign, and now, he must enlist the aid of SWAMP THING in order to turn the tide on the hordes of baddies that've overtaken the DCU.
Much like TRINITY WAR, the tie-ins between JUSTICE LEAGUE, JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, have all been very well-connected to one another, and totally delivering great reads.
We highly recommend checking those out, even if you're not doing the other tie-ins.
Wanna get caught up on FOREVER EVIL? We've got all the tie-ins in stock and available now.!
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THE AWESOMENESS THAT IS FIVE GHOSTS CONTINUES IN THIS WEDNESDAY'S FIVE GHOSTS #7 -- INDIANA JONES meets HELLBOY meets BEN 10? Holy crap: this comic is good!
A brand new story arc begins in this week's FIVE GHOSTS #7 with LOST COASTLINES Chapter 1.
After the initial arc, the HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY, which introduced us to the compelling world of Fabian Gray and Five Ghosts... we're stoked to see the adventure continuing, as everyone's favorite treasure-hunter embarks on an all-new pulp adventure.
Folks, if you haven't started reading FIVE GHOSTS yet, you gotta get into this one. It truly is one of the most satisfying reads on the stands, as Frank J. Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham both bring their very best work to the page, crafting a unique and innovative pulpy adventure that captures the timeless fun of Indiana Jones, the eerie folklore and horror elements of HELLBOY, and an almost BEN 10 / Castlevania-esque take on Fabian's unique abilities.
What's it all about? Meet Fabian Gray. Treasure hunter extraordinaire, who just so happens to be haunted by Five Ghosts who happen to bear striking resemblances to characters of classic literature.
The Samurai. The Vampire. The Detective. The Archer. The Wizard.
And, when Fabian needs to, he can call on the uncanny abilities of any one of these ghosts -- but there's a price he may pay for using them.
Fantastic stuff, Five Ghosts continues to be one of the best damn comics we're reading, and we highly recommend you check it out!
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DEADPOOL ANNUAL #1 -- DEADPOOL VS. MADCAP! MAYHEM ENSUES IN THIS TOTALLY KICK-ASS DEADPOOL ONE-SHOT!
How do you take a DEADPOOL comic and make it even more INSANE? Take the obscure but oh-so-lovable MADCAP, and have him meet with dEADPOOL for the rematch of the century.
This one-shot tale features Thor, Luke Cage, Daredevil, and of course: MADCAP!
Totally ridiculous, and totally awesome, we're loving this one -- make sure you snag a copy this Wednesday at Third Eye!
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THE MAXX: MAXXIMIZED #1 BRINGS SAM KIETH'S MASTERPIECE BACK IN A MONTHLY SERIES, FEATURING REMASTERED ARTWORK AND COLORING!
ONE OF THE BEST COMICS OF ALL-TIME!
Man, Third Eye Faithful, are we stoked to see THE MAXX back and available for you to check out -- we grew up on this book, and it truly does stand the test of time as one of the best comics on the stands.
If there was one comic coming out during the '90s from IMAGE that really hinted at what the publisher had potential to become what it is now -- it was THE MAXX.
Now, Sam Kieth, the series creator, is bringing the MAXX back to us in a monthly series, giving the full experience to us all over again.
MAXX: MAXXIMIZED is a re-mastered version of the series, with revised coloring, all overseen by Kieth.
The MAXX itself is one of the coolest stories of all-time, with a combination of strong, character-driven storytelling and surrealist fantasy landscapes.
It tells the story of a homeless person who lives in a box and moves back and forth between our reality and 'The Outback', a heroic fantasy realm.
He is aided and accompanied by Julie Winters, a social worker in our world and a beautiful jungle princess in The Outback.
Kieth manages to combine the entertainment of everyday humor and downright touching heartfelt moments with the bigger-than-life epic feel of a  fantasy saga.
Whether you've read the MAXX before, or never have -- we highly recommend giving this one a go, Third Eye Faithful!
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BATMAN INCORPORATED VOL.2: GOTHAM'S MOST WANTED COLLECTS THE STUNNING CONCLUSION TO GRANT MORRISON'S EPIC BATMAN RUN!
Issues 7-13, as well as the BATMAN INCORPORATED SPECIAL, are collected into this hardcover which serves as the final part of Grant Morrison's epic, nearly decade long run on the Dark Knight.
Personally, Morrison's work on the Caped Crusader, is some of the most important since Neal Adams's, in my opinion.
While there's been a lot of great writers who've taken the character and made some awesome stories, Morrison's run really added new dimensions to Batman, and transformed the landscape of Gotham itself.
In GOTHAM'S MOST WANTED, Batman and his allies must strengthen their resolve as Leviathan moves against Gotham City.
Everything since issue #1 of BATMAN INC, and heck, since the very beginning of Morrison's run, has been leading to the tragic moment in which Damian Wayne pays the ultimate price in the war against crime.
Featuring art by the incredibly talented Chris Burnham, BATMAN INC VOL.2 is a must-have for any BATMAN fan.
Never read the Morrison BATMAN stuff before? We recommend starting with BATMAN AND SON, and then catching up from there, or you can jump straight into BATMAN INC with BATMAN INC VOL.1
All in stock & available now!
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THE GOLD, THE GUTS, AND THE GROG CONTINUES IN THIS WEDNESDAY'S RAT QUEENS #3!
Imagine TANK GIRL by way of LORD OF THE RINGS, and that sums up the feel of one of our favorite new IMAGE titles, RAT QUEENS.
One tablespoon of cayenne peppers, 2 ounces of 100 proof vodka, and 3 ounces of tomato juice makes one fantastic Bloody Murder.
So does double-crossing the Rat Queens and foolishly thinking you can get away with it -- drink up!
Seriously tho: RAT QUEENS rocks. Set in a sword-and-sorceyr world akin to Dungeons & Dragons, the Rat Queens are four kick-ass women who hunt monsters to score treasure, and drink whole lotta liquor along the way.
Bloody as all get out -- with a wicked sense of humor, RAT QUEENS is one of our favorite books on the stands, and we highly recommend hopping on board.
We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to get you up to speed.
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HAWKEYE #14 -- Our favorite monthly Marvel series continues to kick-ass as LADY HAWKEYE takes the stage!
You know that thing that happened to Kate Bishop in the HAWKEYE ANNUAL? Now, it's getting followed up on in this week's issue #14 of Third Eye favorite HAWKEYE.

This one has it all -- characters, plot, story, dialogue, theme, meaning, message, action.... heck, a little explosion, fire, arrows, criminals, neighbors, large bodies of water, clients, cops who don't care, a system that victimizes the victims, the dog.... heck, what more could you ask for in an issue of HAWKEYE?

In a broken town where cynicism and apathy has its claws around the throat of the good and decent, Lady Hawkeye is the ONLY hero you can trust.

Fraction & Aja continue to kick-ass and take names on what has quickly become one of our favorite monthly titles.

Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1-13 in stock to get you current, or you can snag the first couple trades and catch up from there!

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ONI PRESS'S HIT NEW SERIES, LETTER 44, CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH LETTER 44 #2!
A hundred million miles from home, trapped in a ship without power, the crew of the Clarke battles to repair their vessel before they run out of oxygen.
Meanwhile, on Earth, President Blades tours Project Monolith, a secret research facility tasked to develop super-weapons to defeat an expected alien invasion.
Written by Third Eye favorite CHARLES SOULE, LETTER 44 does an incredible job of blending real world politics with otherworldly science fiction.
In issue #1, the newly elected President Stephen Blades reads the letter left for him in the Oval Office by his predecessor, and learns a stunning secret: seven years earlier, NASA discovered an alien construction project in the asteroid belt.
A crew of heroic astronauts was sent to investigate and they're nearing the conclusion of their epic journey -- and now, Blades must figure out how to break this to the American people.
A thrilling tale of real-world space travel, intrigue and secret histories -- LETTER 44 is one of our favorites of 2013.
Wanna give it a shot? Issue #1 is only $1.00 -- hop aboard and give it a go!
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THE JOKER: CLOWN PRINE OF CRIME COLLECTS THE 9-ISSUE JOKER SERIES FROM THE '70s INTO ONE AWESOME VOLUME!
Who doesn't love the Joker? And, how can you say no to a series that stars the Clown Prince of Crime? Especially in all it's Silver Age glory?
This week, the Joker faces villains including Two-Face, Lex Luthor, Scarecrow, and Catwoman, as well as heroes like Green Arrow and the Creeper, in this reprinting of his original 9-issue 1970s series.
A total blast from the past, and a ton of fun, check it out this Wednesday.
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ALL OUT WAR CONTINUES THIS WEEK IN WALKING DEAD #117!
ALL OUT WAR!!!! All Out War rages on, as Ezekiel must survive on his own in the aftermath of the battle of Sanctuary.
As always, the less we say the better -- WALKING DEAD continues to be one of the best darn comics on the stands, and we can't get enough.
Wanna get caught up? We've got the 19th graphic novel in stock, which along with issues 115,116 & 117 will get you caught up on the monthly!
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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN VOL.3 NO ESCAPE TRADE PAPERBACK, COLLECTS ISSUES 11-16 OF THE SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN!
The Spider-Slayer is scheduled for execution, and Mayor J. Jonah Jameson has called in the one man he can trust to oversee everything: the Superior Spider-Man!
But, when the Raft goes into complete shutdown, Spidey, Jonah, Glory and Norah are trapped inside with practically all the villains the Superior Spider-Man has brutalize during his short career!
Plus: the Superior Spider-Man takes down Shadowland. All of it. To the ground. And, what's it like to be a villa nonce the Superior Spider-Man sets his sights on you? Find out from Phil Urich's point of view in what might be the final days of the HOBGOBLIN.
Folks: Superior Spider-Man just keeps on kicking ass as one of our favorite Marvel books out. Highly recommended -- make sure you snag the newest installment this week at Third Eye!
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CATACLYSM: ULTIMATE X-MEN #1 -- THE END OF THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE NEARS!
The mutants just survived a war between themselves that almost destroyed both sides.
Now, as GALACTUS threatens to eat the world, a secret weapon is put in place to stop him -- but will it be the thing that finally wipes all of mutant kind out of existence?
The end of the ULTIMATE UNIVERSE gets closer and closer as another CATACLYSM tie-in brings things full circle!
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SUPERMAN #25 *RETURN OF KRYPTON PT 4* -- THE CONCLUSION TO THE RETURN OF KRYPTON TAKES PLACE THIS WEEK IN SUPERMAN #25
Months before its explosion, Superman finds himself locked in combat against H'EL. Can he find a way to save the planet? A most unexpected foe stands in his path: Jor-El!
A her will fall during this epic adventure!
The RETURN OF KRYPTON has been a blast, and a great follow up on last year's SUPERMAN: HEL ON EARH storyline which introduced the new villain.
Wanna catch up? We've got chapters 1 ACTION COMICS ANNUAL 2, chapters 2 SUPERBOY #25, and chapters 3 SUPERGIRL #25 in stock to get you current!
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THIRD EYE COOL STUFF SPOTLIGHT: BANDAI S.H.MonsterArts MECHA-GODZILLA Type 3 MFS-3 Action Figure
The MonsterArts figures are probably THE coolest Godzilla figures ever -- with highly detailed sculpts, incredible paint jobs, and of course, incredible articulation.
So, we felt it necessary to spotlight their newest release, the highly anticipated MFS-3 Type 3 Kiryu, featuring die cast parts, and a ton of awesome option parts.
This deluxe kaiju action figure set features interchangeable Messer Blade arm parts, leg blasters, and an attachable back unit.
If you've never messed with a MonsterArts figure before, we highly recommend checking out one of the different ones we carry -- they're some of the best toys on the market right now!
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STAFF PICKS  
STEVE: HARLEY QUINN #0 - The return of HARLEY totally delivered what we were hoping it would -- and I can't wait for more!
TRISH: HARLEY QUINN #0  - Such a kick-ass debut!
TORMA: HARLEY QUINN #0  - Who doesn't love Harley Quinn? This ruled.
MATT: A VOICE IN THE DARK #1 - An awesome debut. This one really impressed me.

SHAUN: A VOICE IN THE DARK #1 - Incredible first issue! Can't wait for more!

JOHN: HARLEY QUINN #0 - One of the best things from DC I've read this year.
LEXI: HARLEY QUINN #0 - They nailed it on this one -- super awesome start!

BRAD: HARLEY QUINN #0 -- PERFECT!

DAVE: A VOICE IN THE DARK #1 - Great first issue!

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