Thursday, December 5, 2013

This Week's Highlights at Third Eye Comics for Wednesday 12/11/13

DEAD BODY ROAD #1 DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY FROM LUTHER STRODE Writer JUSTIN JORDAN
Meet JUSTIN JORDAN this Saturday at our DEAD BODY ROAD #1 Launch Party!
Folks, many of you know that we're huge fans of Justin Jordan's work on the STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE & the LEGEND OF LUTHER STRODE.
This incredible new piece of work from Justin Jordan and the incredibly talented Matteo Scalara (BLACK SCIENCE) is one of our most anticipated IMAGE titles of the winter, and we cannot wait to see how it turns out.
The base concept around DEAD BODY ROAD is very reminiscent of a '70s revenge flick: man's family is killed, he swears to enact vengeance, and fro there, we get one hell of a trip.
Imagine the Punisher -- if written by the man who brought you LUTHER STRODE. Sounds awesome? Yeah, we thought so!
The men involved in Gage's wife's death must pay, and if it turns him into a monster himself -- then so be it.
Emotionally and mentally drained, there's no elaborate plan for Gage, just one mission: revenge!
We don't want to give too much away, but folks: this is THE best revenge story we've seen done in comics since Garth Ennis's work on PUNISHER MAX.
There's so many interesting characters who're lurking beneath the surface of the story, and you can just tell that by the time this mini-series concludes, the roles of many characters will have changed drastically.
One part QUENTIN TARANTINO, one part THE PUNISHER, DEAD BODY ROAD lives up to the high expectations that we had for it, and we think you're going to love it.
Meet DEAD BODY ROAD & LUTHER STRODE writer JUSTIN JORDAN this Saturday at Third Eye!
This Saturday, Justin is returning to Third Eye to help us kick off the release of his brand new series, and we're totally stoked to have him here.
Make sure to bring your Strode issues in, as well as snag a copy of DEAD BODY ROAD, to get signed by the man himself between 11AM-1PM this weekend.
Click here for the event info on FACEBOOK.
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THE BEST BATMAN RUN IN AGES CONTINUES WITH THIS WEDNESDAY'S BATMAN #26 *ZERO YEAR* -- YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THE RIDDLER THIS VICIOUS BEFORE!
For over two years, we've raved and ranted every month about how freakin' good this title has been -- with Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo absolutely crushing it on each and every story arc, and folks: that's not changing anytime soon -- BATMAN is still the best DC Comics book on the stands.
Capullo is defining himself as THE Batman artist of this decade, and Snyder's well-crafted storytelling makes each and every issue a masterpiece.
This week's issue #26 continues the events of ZERO YEAR, as GOTHAM CITY is thrown into total chaos by the Riddler, and Batman must work alongside a young Jim Gordon to keep everything from falling too far into disarray.
ZERO YEAR has been one of the coolest of the arcs so far, with it's first chapter kicking off in issue #21, and rolling from there -- showing us a crucial look at the very first year of BATMAN working in Gotham City, as well as many of the major events that shaped the Dark Knight, it really is one of the best things to come out of DC in a long time.
Wanna get on board with the Capullo & Snyder stuff? You can either start where ZERO YEAR begins with issue #21, or you can go all the way back to the beginning (which we recommend 'cause of how awesome the whole run has been) with the BATMAN: COURT OF OWLS graphic novel, collecting issues 1-7 of the series into one volume.
From there, we can catch you up with the next two graphic novels, and then all the single issues leading up to this week's BATMAN #26.
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KRAMPUS #1 -- Santa Clause's evil counter-part takes center stage in this all new IMAGE COMICS series! 
Meet the Secret Society of Santa Clauses. For centuries, Father Christmas, Ded Moroz, Hoteiosho, and others have magically distributed Christmas cheer to children around the world.
But, when the source of their power is stolen, a desperate Society turns to an unusual source for help: the dreaded KRAMPUS, child-punishing demon of holiday lore.
Free of his cell for the first time in decades, will the Krampus uncover the truth behind the Santas' depowering or leave his jailers to their ultimate fate?
It's Snake Plissken by way of the Grinch as the darkly comedic adventure begins here.
Third Eye Faithful, I gotta say: this one was a real blast, and we're all for more KRAMPUS in pop culture -- so, make sure you give this one a look this Wednesday.
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INHUMANITY: AWAEKNING #1 -- THE WAVE OF INHUMANITY HITS THE AVENGERS ACADEMY & JEAN GREY SCHOOLS
The kids of AVENGERS ACADEMY & Wolverine and the X-Men's JEAN GREY SCHOOL OF HIGHER LEARNING must face the onset of INHUMANITY head-on in this 2-part mini-series kicking off Wednesday, and tying into the pages of INHUMANITY.
Inhuman chrysalises have appeared across the world... some want them, some want to destroy them -- and your favorite superhuman students are caught in the crossfire!
We're loving the way that INHUMANITY is looking to shape up, and cannot wait to see how it plays out in the pages of INHUMANITY: AWAKENING this week.
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MANIFEST DESTINY #2 -- THE HIT NEW IMAGE SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH ISSUE #2! A MUST-READ!
MANIFEST DESTINY blew us away last month, and we're totally amped about the second issue dropping this week.
This alt-history take on the adventurers Lewis & Clark exploring the uncharted territories of America, and discovering monsters captivated us just as much as it did many of you -- and issue #2 looks to be even more kick-ass!
As, Lewis and Clark uncover a new breed of savage creature with the Louisiana Purchase -- and all hell breaks loose.
One part HELLBOY, one part History Channel, MANIFEST DESTINY is one of the coolest new books we've seen in a while, and we highly recommend giving it a shot.
Wanna hop on? We've got issue 1 in stock now to catch you up to this week's issue #2.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #1 -- Ever wanted to see what the DC Universe looks like in the YEAR 3000? Find out in this week's JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000!
We are so totally pumped for JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000, and the killer direction that the DC Universe has in store for it.
What's the DC Universe of the Year 3000 look like? And, what is this motley assortment of oh-so-familiar, yet totally different DCU icons doing in the YEAR 3000?
Snag yourself a copy this Wednesday, and get the full scoop!
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JONATHAN LUNA & SARAH VAUGHN'S INCREDIBLE NEW SERIES ALEX + ADA CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH ALEX+ADA #2
We're totally jazzed on Jonathan Luna (THE SWORD, GIRLS) & Sarah Vaughn's (Sparkshooter) killer new slice-of-life gone sci-fi series ALEX+ADA, and we highly recommend checking it out if you haven't already.
Meet Alex, a normal, ordinary dude living in a technology-obsessed future that could very well be our own -- the last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids, but when Ada is dropped into his life -- will he keep her?
And, in this week's issue #2, now with a top-of-the-line android, Alex needs to figure out what to do with Ada, before anyone finds out he has her.
Of course, there's some secrets about Ada that Alex doesn't know that will surprise him.
Stellar artwork, stellar writing, we highly recommend checking out ALEX + ADA this week at Third Eye if you haven't already.
We've got issue #1 in stock now to catch you up to this week's issue #2.
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MARVEL KNIGHTS: HULK #1 DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY, DELIVERING AN EPIC STAND-ALONE HULK STORY!
HELL YEAH & GLORY Writer JOE KEATINGE pairs up with Image Comics's SEX artist PIOTR KOWALSKI to put a unique, and innovative spin on the Green Goliath!
An amnesiac Dr. Bruce Banner awakens on the banks of the Sienne -- and soon finds himself in a desperate race through the streets of Paris!
Who is hunting him -- and how are they both transforming into grotesque Hulks?
This mind-bending mystery combines huge monsters, and an iconic backdrop to make one heck of a quirky, and fun HULK story. A must for fans of crazy giant monster Hulk awesomeness.
Snag yourself a copy this Wednesday.
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THE NEXT INSTALLMENT IN THE SURVIVAL HORROR EPIC CROSSED ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH CROSSED VOL.7 TPB
Avatar Press has done an incredible job of keeping their flagship survival horror series CROSSED as fresh and interesting today as it was when it first launched.
Never read CROSSED? It's not for the faint of heart -- this is quite possibly the most disturbing, and horrific comic on the stands today. Imagine an epidemic ala zombie plague infecting most of the planet -- but instead of the dead re-animating as brain-starved ghouls; it turns people into engines of pure evil and destruction.
The scariest part about the CROSSED? They still retain all of their natural abilities to plan, plot and coordinate strategies on how to inflict the maximum damage to everything and everyone around them.
In this week's CROSSED VOL.7, the unrelenting horror continues, as we're shown a tale of betrayal where one of the survivors betrays his own kind to live among the Crossed.
Wanna get started with CROSSED? We've got volumes 1-6 in stock now to catch you up to this week's volume 7.
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JUSTICE LEAGUE #25 *FOREVER EVIL TIE-IN* -- FOREVER EVIL BRINGS IT'S DARKNESS TO NIGHTWING
The FOREVER EVIL tie-ins that've been running through JUSTICE LEAGUE, JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA & JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK have been keeping us hooked in a major way.
In this week's JUSTICE LEAGUE #25, FOREVER EVIL continues as the Crime Syndicate hunts down the few heroes left foolish enough to challenge them -- including Batman's protege, Dick Grayson.
However, Owl-Man has some very dark plans for Nightwing -- and Owl-Man's teammate, the ultra-deadly ULTRAMAN has even darker ones.
Could this be the beginning of the end of NIGHTWING?
Wanna catch up on the FOREVER EVIL tie-in stuff? We've got all the tie-ins in stock now.
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DOC SAVAGE RETURNS THIS WEDNESDAY IN DOC SAVAGE #1, AS THE CLASSIC PULP HERO GETS A WHOLE NEW SERIES!
DOC SAVAGE, the pulp great, returns in a brand new series from the publishers of other recent hit pulp revivals THE SHADOW and GREEN HORNET, Dynamite Entertainment.
Raised from the cradle to be the pinnacle of mental and physical perfection, Doc Savage travels the world using science and sinews to right wrongs, aid the oppressed, and liberate the innocent.
Whether with his team of able associates as their headquarters, high atop the tallest building in the world, Doc Savage is tireless in his pursuit of knowledge and justice.
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INHUMANITY EXTENDS INTO UNCANNY X-MEN #15 THIS WEDNESDAY!
Bendis's work on UNCANNY X-MEN has been fantastic since the very first issue, and it continues to keep us hooked as the series moves along.
In issue #15, the ladies of the UNCANNY X-MEN go out on the town and find themselves face-to-face with the effects of INHUMANITY.
And, yes, that is Kitty Pryde with the UNCANNY X-MEN!
One of the better INHUMANITY tie-ins we've seen so far, snag yourself a copy this week!
Click here for a preview of UNCANNY X-MEN #15 
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POLARITY VOLUME 1 FROM SAY ANYTHING'S MAX BEMIS ARRIVES IN GRAPHIC NOVEL THIS WEDNESDAY
SAY ANYTHING Frontman MAX BEMIS delivered one of the coolest little mini-series of 2013, and we're totally stoked to see it arriving in graphic novel this year.
A must for fans of books like STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE, this combination of a very personal story with a completely fresh take on super powers will have you hooked right from the first page and onwards.
What if having super powers meant losing your mind? Tim Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art -- better known as Brooklyn. But, after he survives a near fatal car accident, Tim discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing his manic depression; it's been suppressing his super-powers as well.
Super awesome stuff; we highly recommend snagging a copy of POLARITY this week!
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FOREVER EVIL: ARKHAM WAR #3 -- KILLER CROC VS. BANE!
Out of all the FOREVER EVIL tie-ins, ARKHAM WAR has been our biggest favorite.

Focusing on the city of Gotham under siege without a Dark Knight to protect it -- and an unlikely defender stepping up in the form of Bane, this has been one of the most intriguing of the various FOREVER EVIL tie-ins.

And, this week, as the battle for control over Gotham escalates, a new protector rises -- but before that, we get the throw down to end all throw downs: BANE VS. KILLER CROC.

Wanna jump on board? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to catch you up to this week's #3.

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SHERLOCK HOLMES: MORIARTY LIVES #1 BRINGS THE RESURRECTION OF HOLMES' ARCH RIVAL!
Dynamite's SHERLOCK HOLMES mini-series have all been pretty darn kick-ass, and this new one looks to be the coolest one yet.

Professor James Morairty has faced his arch rival, Sherlock holmes, above Reichenbach Falls, where they have both plummeted to their doom. Or have they?

Washed ashore in a strange town in Switzerland, Moriarty is alone, penniless, and without his network of thieves.

Will his cunning and guile be enough against a foe more ruthless than Holmes himself? It's one of the greatest villains of all time as you've never seen him before.

Snag yourself a copy this week at Third Eye!
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MORNING GLORIES VOL.6 TRADE PAPERBACK ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, DELIVERING MORE OF THIS INCREDIBLE IMAGE COMICS SERIES!
One of the flagships of IMAGE'S line-up for many years now, MORNING GLORIES continues to be one of the best books that the publisher puts out -- and whenever a new trade drops, we gotta shout it out; the book is THAT good.
What's it all about? Morning Glory Academy is one of the most prestigious prep schools in the country, but something sinister and deadly lurks behind its walls.
When six gifted but troubled new students arrive -- they find themselves trapped and fighting for their lives as the secrets of the Academy reveal themselves.
Imagine the strong storytelling of Joss Whedon with the supernatural intrigue and mythology of LOCKE & KEY and that sums up this dark series very well.
Wanna get into it? Snag a copy of volume 1, collecting issues 1-6, for only $9.99.
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 SUPERMAN / WONDER WOMAN #3 -- ZOD!!!
SUPERMAN / WONDER WOMAN has been a real blast, and it's really turning out to be one of our favorites in the NEW 52. Writer CHARLES SOULE, who wowed many of you with his new series LETTER 44, is just crushing it on this book, and this week's issue #3 is no exception.
In this week's #3, it's ZOD UNLEASHED! Can SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN stop this madman before he gains full power under the Earth's yellow sun?
Featuring the JLA, and a shocking conclusion that could end both Superman and Wonder Woman!
One of the coolest ZOD stories ever is kicking off RIGHT HERE!
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to get you up to date with this week's #3.
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ALL OUT WAR CONTINUES THIS WEDENSDAY IN WALKING DEAD #118
We've been loving the ALL OUT WAR storyline, and this week's #118 once again delivers the goods that WALKING DEAD is so good at delivering.
We know that spoilers are everything here -- so our lips are sealed, but just trust us: this one is gonna blow your mind!
Wanna catch up? Issue #116 picks up where the 19th trade leaves off, and we've got issues 116 & 117 in stock now to catch you up to this week's #118.
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HALO RETURNS THIS WEDNESDAY WITH HALO: ESCALATION #1
We're loving Dark Horse's new HALO comics, and cannot wait to check out this week's ESCALATION #1. This is the first in the official ongoing HALO series, and looks to be kick-ass.
In HALO ESCALATION #1, the UNSC flagship INFINITY is assigned escort duty for a diplomatic mission between the Arbiter and a powerful chieftain of the Brute tribes -- but when a rogue Covenant group attacks, it's going to take all the firepower the Spartans have to keep the delegates alive.
This is an official addition to the Halo cannon, and features writer Christopher Schlerf, the lead writer on HALO 4.
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DAY MEN #2 -- THE HIT NEW BOOM! STUDIOS SERIES CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY
We're totally into the new BOOM! series DAY MEN, and despite a lengthy wait between issues 1 & 2 -- we're totally amped for the second issue still!
Featuring the incredible artwork of Brian Stelfreeze, DAY MEN #2 is a very fresh take on the vampire story, and we're  all about it.
For thousands of years, the world has been controlled by the "50 Families" -- a secret network of vampire covens engaged in a timeless struggle for power.
But, when the sunrises, the vampires are forced to employ the services of a human who acts as their daytime fixer and proctor. Trained for centuries to be the mortal soldiers of their vampire employers, the Day Men go forth at sunrise, alone into the world, to do the bidding of their sleeping benefactors.
This week's issue #2 turns things up a notch, as a full-blown war between the Virgo and Ramses families erupts, and Day Man David Reid is left to pick up the pieces while his vampire employers sleep.
Wanna hop on board? We've got issue 1 in stock still to get you up to date with this week's #2.
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BEFORE HAWKEYE, MATT FRACTION & DAVID AJA WOWED US WITH IRON FIST! NOW, GET THE ENTIRE RUN WITH THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL.1 TP
We know that a ton of you guys are huge fans of the current HAWKEYE run, and we gotta say, we are too! But, you wanna know how we really knew that HAWKEYE run was gonna kick so much ass?
Creators Fraction & Aja's previous work on the IMMORTAL IRON FIST.
Seriously, one of the best runs of the 2000s, IMMORTAL IRON FIST was such a cool title, and in a weird way, paved the way for a book like HAWKEYE.
In this gorgeous, deluxe trade paperback collection, Iron Fist is reinvented, steeped in legends and fables stretching back through the centuries.
Orphaned as a child and raised in the lost city of K'un Lun, Danny Rand returned to America as the mystical martial artist IRON FIST -- but all his kung-fu skills can't help him find his place in the modern world.
After learning the legacy of the Iron Fist holds more secrets than he ever dreamed, Danny is invited to fight in a tournament against the Immortal Weapons -- other wielders of the Iron Fist's unique abilities.
And, the prize? the legacy of his father and mentor, the life of his friend --- and the future of K'un Lun.
Imagine everything that you love about good kung-fu movies, fighting games, and the current HAWKEYE series rolled into one awesome comic, and that, Third Eye Faithful, is the IMMORTAL IRON FIST.
Snag yourself a copy this week at Third Eye!
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ZENESCOPE'S RED RIDING HOOD GETS THE SPOTLIGHT IN GFT CODE RED #1 THIS WEDNESDAY
Some of the best stuff coming out of Zenescope has been their Robyn Hood & Red Riding Hood spin-offs, and this week's GFT Presents CODE RED spotlights the lethal wolf-slayer.
Recruited for the Realm Knights, Brittany finds herself facing the Dark Horde on a regular basis. But, with a new leader in the Dark Queen, the Horde is getting ready to launch their ultimate attack -- and things are about to go Code Red.
Make sure you check out this new miniseries that ties directly into the upcoming milestone Grimm Fairy Tales #100.
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PHANTOM VARIANT ALERT: FIVE GHOSTS #7 by PAOLO RIVERA (DAREDEVIL!)
Due to the Thanksgiving week release of FIVE GHOSTS, the Phantoms for #7 did not arrive the same time as the regular cover -- but, this week, the 7th issue of FIVE GHOSTS with it's PHANTOM VARIANT hits the shop, and we are stoked as this may be one of our favorite covers so far.
Featuring art by PAOLO RIVERA, the artist on the incredible Mark Waid DAREDEVIL stuff, this is the final in the FIVE GHOSTS Phantom series.
What is a Phantom Variant? Available in less than 40 comic stores worldwide, the PHANTOM VARIANT is the ultimate way to celebrate and collect your favorite series. Printed in very low numbers, and not widely available, these sought after editions feature high concept cover art on some of the hottest comics on the stands.
Snag your copy of the FIVE GHOSTS #7 Phantom Variant for only $2.99 this Wednesday.
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STAFF PICKS  
STEVE: INHUMANITY #1 - This one really surprised me -- I was expecting good, but I got great. Very cool direction for Marvel!
TRISH: ROVER RED CHARLIE #1  - AWESOME! How can I not pick this?
TORMA: INHUMANITY #1  - The coolest thing they've done with the INHUMANS.. ever!
MATT: INHUMANITY #1 - What a killer way to kick off the next wave of MARVEL titles!

SHAUN: VELVET #2  - Quickly shaping up to one of my favorite IMAGE comics!
JOHN: SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #23 - Loving DARKEST HOURS. Best arc in the run yet!
LEXI: ROVER RED CHARLIE #1 - Super super good. Can't wait for issue #2

BRAD: INHUMANITY #1-- An excellent first issue!

DAVE: INHUMANITY #1 - Really great way to jump into the MARVEL UNIVERSE!

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