Sunday, January 12, 2014

This Week's Highlights at Third Eye Comics for Wednesday 1/15/14

MIRACLEMAN #1 DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE DELIVERING ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING COMICS OF 2014! 
Get Started with the Magic of ALAN MOORE & NEIL GAIMAN's dark look at the world of SUPERMEN
Holy crap: when I say we're excited about MIRACLEMAN... I don't think I can properly convey just how excited we are about seeing this cult favorite of comics being brought out once and for all!
From two of the most incredible creators in comics, ALAN MOORE & NEIL GAIMAN, the men behind works like WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, Marvel 1602, THE SANDMAN, and so much more -- MIRACLEMAN is EVERYTHING you've ever wanted out of a kick-ass look at the world of superheroes.
In the vein of series like IRREDEEMABLE and THE BOYS as well as what if spins like SUPERMAN RED SON, MIRACLEMAN offers a compelling, and dark look at what happens when one man carries the power of a god.
After many legal hurdles, and much controversy: you're finally going to get to read MIRACLEMAN.
All we can say is: get stoked.
In MIRACLE MAN #1, Freelance reporter MICHAEL MORAN always knew he was meant for something more -- now, a strange series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny.
But, what happens when an ordinary man finds himself carrying the gifts of gods? What kind of inner struggle must he go through? And, as the legacy grows... how will he handle the appearance of others like him, and the dark seduction that ultimate power gives?
Folks, Miracleman is pretty much some of the best work in comics ever done, and now you can properly read and collect this masterpiece.
With artwork that harkens back to Moore's own WATCHMEN series, and a very metatextual approach to comic book storytelling in general, MIRACLEMAN is the kind of book that you will be beating the door down for after you read this week's issue #1.
Wanna get into it? Hop on fresh with issue #1, and find out why we're speaking in such hushed reverence of this title.
Click here for a preview of MIRACLEMAN #1
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IMAGE DELIVERS AN EXCITING NEW SCI-FI EPIC WITH EGOS #1 -- A MUST FOR FANS OF PLANETOID, PROPHET & BIG SCI-FI SUPERHERO EPICS LIKE "THE AUTHORITY"
When we saw the art on this twisted far-future epic... we knew we had to show it some Third Eye love, and folks, when we actually sat down and read it: we were floored.
This was a great first issue, and we're really pumped to see where the series heads.
In EGOS, an aging hero risks everything to rebuild his former team -- but to do so, he must cross a line with his wife that cannot be uncrossed.
In EGOS, which stands for Earth/Galactic Operatives, we meet an elite team of powerful heroes who's job is to defend the galaxy.
The team disbanded and mostly stepped out of the spotlight, but when an old enemy returns to wreak havoc, former team leader Deuce must reassemble a new team of EGOs to fight back.
The artwork on EGOs really makes the book pop, as it gives it a very dystopian feel; and is very reminiscent of MOEBIUS and other Eurocomics.
We highly recommend snagging a copy of EGOs this Wednesday and giving it a shot!
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BLACK DYNAMITE #1 ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, BRINGING THE BADDEST KUNG-FU CAT TO COMICS!
Snag a copy of the special edition THIRD EYE COMICS Black Dynamite #1 variant by AFRODESIAC artist JIM RUGG!
We're a huge fan of both the BLACK DYNAMITE movie, as well as the ADULT SWIM series, so when we saw IDW was going to be bringing Black Dynamite and his crew to comics -- we knew we had to hook it up with a special THIRD EYE variant of issue #1.
Illustrated by AFRODESIAC & SUPERMAG's JIM RUGG, who also did the totally killer '70s style WALKING DEAD Ghost variant a couple years ago -- our Third Eye variant pays homage to the movies that inspired BLACK DYNAMITE, and has a very cool retro look to it.
As for the comic itself, it's a pretty kick ass take from the fine folks at IDW, who've brought us favorites like LOCKE & KEY and SAMURAI JACK.
In issue #1, former CIA agent, international ladies man, and sworn ass-kicking enemy of The Man, BLACK DYNAMITE, returns to embark on the most dangerous journey of his life.
Pure grindhouse cinema awesomeness brought to the world of comics, this is a MUST-READ book, and for anyone who dug the BLACK DYNAMITE movie, will totally love the comic.
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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #25 DELIVERS AN OVERSIZED LANDMARK ISSUE, AS SUPERIOR VENOM TAKES CHARGE!
A MUST-READ FOR THE UPCOMING AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 THIS SPRING!
Third Eye Faithful, for over a year now, we've been completely enthralled with Marvel's SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN series, which has been one of THE best runs of Spider-Man in decades.
With long-time Spidey villain, Doc Ock, inhabiting the body of Peter Parker, and acting as Spider-Man, we've seen a very interesting, and compelling take on the character and his supporting cast.
Now, it's the beginning of the end, as Superior Spider-Man #25 delivers Otto Octavius, the Superior Spider-Man, in a life-or-death struggle against the original SUPERIOR VENOM!
Plus: with one last goblin on his side, the Goblin King's court is now complete...
And, hey, why not throw the AVENGERS into the mix too, considering how freakin' big of a deal this issue is!
Do not miss this week's SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #25 -- this one is gonna have people talking!
Wanna catch up on Superior Spidey? We've got issues 1-24 in stock now, or we can get you on board with the graphic novels and then catch you up from there.
Click here for a preview of SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #25
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INJUSTICE: YEAR TWO #1 ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, CONTINUING ONE OF THE BEST SLEEPER HITS OF 2013!
JUMP ON BOARD THIS AWESOME SERIES WITH THIS NEW SEASON!
Last year, Third Eye Faithful, rising star DC Comics writing Tom Taylor proved that video game tie-in comics could really deliver something more to the table than just a prequel or sequel to the game.
Using the template set forth by the plot of the game, Taylor has built an entire new Elseworlds continuity for DC to keep on exploring, and we're loving every second of it.
How'd it start? Well, so, check it: Joker kills Lois Lane, and a whole bunch of other bad stuff happens that pushes SUPERMAN over the edge -- so, he literally puts his hand through the Joker's chest cavity, and recruits various DCU Heroes to his new world order of ZERO TOLERANCE for bad guys.
Of course, this is the day Batman always feared would come -- a day when the most powerful hero in the DCU would decide to turn Earth into a police state -- and so, he recruits his own renegade band of heroes to defy Supes.
Now, after the death of one of their own has divided Earth's protectors as hero turns against hero, the iron grip of the Man of Steel tightens.
And, at the edge of the galaxy.... fear approaches. :)
Folks: INJUSTICE is such a great comic series, we highly recommend snagging the first series (available both in single issues of 1-12, or the graphic novel) and get on board.
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THE WORLD OF DISNEY'S IMAGINEERS IS EXPLORED IN A CUTTING EDGE NEW SERIES FROM MARVEL -- DISNEY KINGDOMS: SEEKERS OF THE WEIRD #1
A TRULY AWESOME NEW COMIC CRACKLING WITH PURE IMAGINATION AND WONDER!
Folks, who can deny the awesomeness of classic Disney? Especially things like the HAUNTED MANSION, right?
In this innovative new series, Marvel tells a story inspired by the legendary but never built Disney MUSEUM OF THE WEIRD, originally envisioned by famous Disney Imagineer Rolly Crump back in 1965.
Using the original innovative designs that were left on Crump's drawing board, Marvel has put together a fascinating new story that delivers in all areas.
When their parents are kidnapped, teens Maxwell and Melody are thrust into a thrilling race through the world's most strange and dangerous museum as they unite with their mysterious and swashbuckling uncle to save their family and the world itself from an evil secret society!
Brought to you by WITCH DOCTOR writer BRANDON SEIFERT, and the incredibly talented art of KARL MOLINE, DISNEY: SEEKERS OF THE WEIRD is a blast.
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BATGIRL #27 *GOTHTOPIA CHAPTER 3* -- THE KILLER NEW BATMAN CROSSOVER GOTHTOPIA CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY IN BATGIRL!
We're loving what we've seen so far of the GOTHTOPIA storyline, and cannot wait to read the third installment with this week's BATGIRL #27.
In this tale tying into GOTHTOPIA, what kind of sick world pairs up Batgirl and the woman who tried to kill Jim Gordon: Knightfall?
What is GOTHTOPIA? After the events of FOREVER EVIL, things have changed, and with them, a new direction has embraced Gotham City. As new construction begins, and changes in the GCPD are enforced, the city is quickly cleaned up -- and almost seen as a potential utopia.
As Batman returns from the events of FOREVER EVIL, he quickly finds that Gotham has changed much. Batwing has taken the primary role as the City's defender, and Batman works alongside Selina Kyle -- who's rocking a new monicker: CATBIRD.

There's a weird sense of alternate reality playing going on here, but this is most definitely the status quo of the NEW 52's GOTHAM CITY now... but, how did it get to this point, and why does everything seem... too perfect? Everyone has what they want; everyone's doing what they want, and everyone's with the person they want to be with. So, what's the problem?

This is what BATMAN intends to find out.

Click here for the Third Eye Guide to GOTHTOPIA
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THE CURSE #1 FROM BEDLAM artist RILEY ROSMSO DELIVERS A STUNNING NEW TAKE ON WEREWOLF COMICS!
Get the PHANTOM variant this week!
Folks, here's one that looks extra cool, and we're pretty stoked to be giving you the full scoop on it this week!
Riley Rossmo, a consisten Third Eye favorite, who's brought you great books like DEBRIS, BEDLAM, COWBOY NINJA VIKING and more, delivers a new, haunting take on horror comics with THE CURSE.
In THE CURSE #1, Laney Griffith is a man who will do anything to save his son from leukemia, but the cost of treatment has broken him financially.
When he pursues an elusive murderer in the wilderness of his small, rural community, in the hopes of securing a substantial bounty, Laney is confronted with something he never could have expected: a werewolf.
The captive lycan, in human form, turns Laney's life upside-down, forcing him to confront his haunted past and race against the clock -- because the wolf will return, and Laney's son's condition will continue to worsen.
You want kick-ass all out war WEREWOLF comics?
You need THE CURSE.
Get THE CURSE #1 Phantom Variant this Wednesday!
Also arriving this week, we've got an elusive PHANTOM variant of THE CURSE from series artist RILEY ROSSMO.
What's a PHANTOM VARIANT? Available in less than 50 comic shops worldwide, the Phantom Variant is an exclusive, premiere edition of the hottest comics being released.

Celebrating quality material by delivering a low print run, prestige art variant -- Phantom Variants are the ultimate way to collect your absolute favorite books.

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THE DEADPOOL KILLOGY MAY BE DONE, BUT CULLEN BUNN, THE CREATOR BEHIND "DEADPOOL KILLS MARVEL", "DEADPOOL KILLUSTRATED" & "DEADPOOL KILLS DEADPOOL" returns with  NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #1
DEADPOOL goes where no DEADPOOL has gone before -- to the... dead?
Cullen Bunn, the totally awesome writer behind the DEADPOOL Killogy (DEADPOOL KILLS MARVEL, DEADPOOL KILLUSTRATED & DEADPOOL KILLS DEADPOOL) returns with the Merc with a Mouth in a brand new miniseries.
After waking up from a pretty epic food coma, our hero finds himself in the middle of the zombie apocalypse!
And Deadpool's not the only one with a full belly -- there's plenty of brainless eating machines just looking for their next good meal!
Nothing says "tasty meal" like a mutant who can re-grow his flesh, ya know?
Don't miss the darkest tale of Dedapool yet -- can the Merc with the Mouth avoid becoming the Merc in their Mouths?
Find out this week in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #1
Click here for a preview of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEADPOOL #1
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X-FILES CONSPIRACY #1 KICKS OFF THE IDW CROSSOVER OF 2014 -- Picture this: X-FILES VS. GHOSTBUSTERS? X-FILES VS. TMNT? X-FILES VS. TRANSFORMERS? 
Oh yes, this is happening!
First, it was IDW versus zombies. And, then, IDW versus CTHULHU. And, most recently, IDW versus Martians.
But, now, we're going in a whole new direction, as the entirety of IDW's licensed books enter into a really killer crossover with CONSPIRACY.
When the LONE GUNMEN discover internet files from the future, they learn that a plague will soon wipe out most of humanity!
With Agents Mulder and Scully working one lead, the Gunmen must spring into action and investigate several urban legends: a group of ghost-hunters, mutant turtles that live in the sewers, shape-changing alien robots, and a vengeful spirit from beyond the grave!
Hop aboard with this one-shot this Wednesday!
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AMAZING X-MEN #3 -- THE RETURN OF NIGHTCRAWLER CONTINUES, AS HIS SINISTER FATHER, AZAZEL, ENTERS THE PICTURE!
BEAST UNLEASHED! Hank McCoy is pushed over the edge and gives into his savage side like we've never seen before -- what could drive the most reasonable of all the X-Men to this?
It's a surprise. :)
The X-Men, split between heaven and hell, are in way over their heads as this first arc featuring the Return of NIGHTCRAWLER continues!
Can they get to Nightcrawler before his father, the evil Azazel does?
Folks, we're loving this series, as WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN / SCALPED / THOR: GOD OF THUNDER writer JASON AARON and RED HULK artist ED MCGUINNESS deliver one of the best X-Books on the stands.
Plus: NIGHTCRAWLER! :)
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to get you up to this week's #3.
Click here for a preview of AMAZING X-MEN #3
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ALEX + ADA #3 -- JONATHAN LUNA & SARAH VAUGHN'S STELLAR NEW IMAGE COMICS SERIES CONTINUES TO IMPRESS!
IMAGINE "CHOBITS" MEETS "BLADE RUNNER!"
Folks, we're big fans of the new series from THE SWORD & GIRLS creator JONATHAN LUNA and SPARKSHOOTER creator SARAH VAUGHN, and we cannot wait to sit down with this week's issue #3.
Ada is an amazing piece of technology, but Alex realizes she's missing something.
He goes in search of it and finds out he's not the only one unhappy with the way things are in his life.
From there, things continue to get weirder, and more interesting.
What's it all about? ALEX + ADA is a sci-fi drama set in the near future, a future that is very believable and could totally seem to be what we're on our way to.
The last thing that Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in a line of a realistic androids -- but when Ada is dropped into his life, will Alex keep her around, and at what cost?
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to catch you up to this week's #3.
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THE SAGA OF JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 CONTINUES IN THIS WEEK'S JUSTICE LEAGUE 3000 #2
Before the team can figure out what happened to their memories, Cadmus sends some seemingly familiar faces into the darkness of Commonwealth space to face off against the first member of a new group of villains called LOCUS.
Set in the far-flung future with a commonwealth civilization that is trying to recover from an attack by "The Five", we're shown a Justice League fueled by Cadmus.
The series captures the energy of JUSTICE LEAGUE BEYOND and LEGION OF SUPERHEROES and really delivers something cool in the process.
Wanna hop o board? We've got issue 1 in stock now to catch you up!
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J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & BEN TEMPLESMITH'S KICK-ASS NEW IMAGE SERIES ARRIVES IN GRAPHIC NOVEL THIS WEDNESDAY!
TEN GRAND charts former mob enforcer Joe Fitzgerald's journey into the world of demonology and the ancient powers that threaten to tear down the pillars of Heaven itself in a new war between the forces of light and dark.
Can the man willing to die a thousand deaths so he can be with his love for just a few minutes in-between save the lives of an entire world?
Or will this be the end of...well, everything?
Here's your chance to catch up on the story before leaping into the exciting second half of TEN GRAND's epic story.
A great, eerie and cutting edge blend of supernatural horror & crime noir -- we highly recommend giving TEN GRAND a shot.

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THE SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN FACES INHUMANITY HEAD ON IN INHUMANITY: SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1
We're totally loving the effects of INHUMANITY, and the exciting new landscape it's setting up for the MARVEL UNIVERSE.
Now, as Atilan has crashed out of the sky into New York City, it's going to be up to the Superior Spider-Man to pick up the pieces amidst the chaos.
Featuring gorgeous artwork by Stephanie Hans, do NOT sleep on this tie-in, folks, especially if you're a SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN fan -- this one is definitely worth picking up!
Click here for a preview of INHUMANITY: SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1
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GRAVEL: COMBAT MAGICIAN #0 DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY FROM AVATAR PRESS (Publishers of CROSSED & GOD IS DEAD)
Imagine CONSTANTINE working for Special Forces
Folks, if you're a fan of HELLBLAZER or THE DRESDEN FILES, then you need to give GRAVEL a look.
In this new ongoing series, the world of Black Magic and Black Ops collide, as William Gravel redefines the term: COMBAT MAGICIAN.
After dismantling the aristocratic, magical hierarchy of England and surviving a war against a blood-thirsty serial killer, William Gravel disappeared.
But, even a man who can walk through walls cannot escape Combat Magic-fueled assassins.
And, he's not happy about it.
This fresh new journey into an ultra-violent world of black magic, and counter-terorrism is one of the most unique looking books of the week, and we highly recommend checking it out.
No prior knowledge of the character is necessary, as this is a great jumping on point -- but if you are curious about the character, we do have all the graphic novels from the original GRAVEL series in stock now.
Not for the faint of heart, GRAVEL: COMBAT MAGICIAN is going to be an awesome read!
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THE NEW IMAGE SERIES, VELVET, CONTINUES TO IMPRESS WITH THIS WEEK'S VELVET #3
From the creators behind CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
You all know the story: a beautiful woman seduced by a secret agent into revealing secrets and helping him on his mission -- but what happens to them once the agent is gone?
Find out as Velvet tracks Agent X-14's most recent asset down very dark paths.
Folks: this comic rocks. Epting's artwork is INCREDIBLE, and Brubaker, the writer behind IMAGE faves like FATALE, as well as pulpy goodness like CRIMINAL & INCOGNITO, is really hitting a homerun here.
Epting and Brubaker are delivering a cold war-charged spy thriller that channels the same energy as their early CAPTAIN AMERICA stuff during Winter Soldier & Red Menace, while at the same time going further than they ever could in that title.
Imagine the most kick-ass take you've ever read on spy stories -- and that sums up VELVET.
Great stuff, Third Eye Faithful, we recommend it in a big way!
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to get you current with this week's #3.
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A NEW DIRECTION & JUMPING ON POINT FOR THUNDERBOLTS BEGINS WITHTHUNDERBOLTS #20.NOW THIS WEDNESDAY
The original GHOST RIDER, Johnny Blaze, joins the THUNDERBOLTS as this ALL NEW MARVEL NOW issue marks an exciting jumping on point and new direction for the title!
General Ross's THUNDERBOLTS were brought together to clean up the problems no one else could -- but what about when the problem is ON the team?
The seeming all-powerful madwoman called Mercy has gone too far, slaughtering innocent people to fulfill her twisted mission of mercy.
Who can the team turn to to help take down this powerhouse?
How about Johnny Blaze, the original GHOST RIDER?
Can he save the team before it all goes to hell? Or will he lead them there?
Click here for a preview of THUNDERBOLTS #20.NOW
Click here for the Third Eye Guide to MARVEL NOW WAVE 2.
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STAFF PICKS  
STEVE: BLACK WIDOW #1 - Tough call this week, lots of good books -- but this was the favorite!
TRISH: WALKING DEAD #119 - How could I pick anything else?
TORMA: ALL NEW X-FACTOR #1 - Had high hopes for this and it definitely delivered!
MATT: BLACK WIDOW #1 - This was an excellent debut; can't wait for more!

SHAUN: LETTER 44 #3  - Awesome series so far!

JOHN: AVENGERS WORLD #1 - This may be the best of the AVENGERS books out!
LEXI: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 - This issue was packed with tons of awesome stuff!

BRAD: ALL NEW X-FACTOR #1 -- A great start! Can't wait for more!

DAVE: DETECTIVE COMICS #27 - Awesome issue!

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