Monday, September 16, 2013

This Week's Highlights at Third Eye Comics for Wednesday 9/18/13


MARVEL'S EPIC INFINITY EVENT CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITHINFINITY #3
The saga of THANOS and his return to the MARVEL UNIVERSE continues to keep us enthralled, as the MAD TITAN tears his way through the galaxy with one goal in sight: the INFINITY gems.

Now, Attilan will fall. A worldkiller is stolen. And, a prison break is on the horizon... INFINITY gets more and more epic, Third Eye Faithful.

I gotta tell you, this series is really living up to the hype, and we're loving every second of it.

What's the scoop? It's simple: THANOS, the DEATH-obsessed TITAN from another world, has learned that the INFINITY gems still exist, and in a very Stannis Baratheon straight outta GAME OF THRONES kinda way, he's leading an army to Earth to burn it and it's heroes to the ground.

Oh, and we hear the multiverse is going to fold in on itself too.... delivering a very CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS-esque twist to the MARVEL U.

From the writer of EAST OF WEST, Jonathan Hickman, INFINITY is one of the best big screen stories we've seen from MARVEL in quite some time.
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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VILLAINS MONTH CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY, WITH THE INCREDIBLY DARK ACTION COMICS #23.3: LEX LUTHOR LEADING THE WAY
Evil genius, sadistic businessman, sociopathic inmate -- Lex Luthor is all this and more. Now, released from prison, there's nothing to stop Luthor from getting his way.... and convincing the rest of the world that he's the hero it needs, whether it wants him or not.
As one of the central players in FOREVER EVIL, you can bet that this one is a MUST-READ, and a crucial piece of the FOREVER EVIL storyline.
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FIVE GHOSTS VOL.1 HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY TPB -- COLLECTING 1-5 OF THE HIT NEW ONGOING IMAGE SERIES, FOR ONLY $9.99!
Get Your Copy Signed on Saturday 10/26/13 at HALLOWEEN COMIC-FEST by Creators FRANK BARBIERE & CHRIS MOONEYHAM
IMAGE put out some really great new series in 2013, but one of the ones that really captured our attention was FIVE GHOSTS, with it's hyper-charged blend of pulpy HELLBOY style horror adventure, and kinetic 16-bit sidescrolling video game madness ala CASTLEVANIA.
After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as 'The Dreamstone,' infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts and has been granted access to their unique abilities.
The Vampire. The Detective. The Archer. The Wizard. The Samurai. He needs to disappear? He calls on the abilities of a certain count. He needs to swing a sword like a madman? He calls on the abilities of a certain Executioner.
The book is awesome, from the solid storytelling to the lush, and creepy artwork, FIVE GHOSTS is a must-have.
Get Your Copy Signed on 10/26 at HALLOWEEN COMIC-FEST
On Saturday 10/26/13, we'll be hosting FIVE GHOSTS creators FRANK J. BARBIERE & CHRIS MOONEYHAM at Third Eye Annapolis in celebration of the 6th issue of FIVE GHOSTS, and the first issue to follow the trade paperback.
So, snag yourself a copy of the trade now, and have your copy ready to be signed!
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 UNCANNY X-MEN #12 *BATTLE OF THE ATOM PT 4* -- THE BATTLE OF THE ATOM CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY
BATTLE OF THE ATOM is really shaping up to be one of the best X-MEN crossovers we've read in quite some time, taking one of our favorite storylines with ALL NEW X-MEN, and turning it into a big classic X-Style crossover event!
In this week's UNCANNY X-MEN #12, the fourth chapter of BATTLE OF THE ATOM, Cyclops and his UNCANNY X-MEN find themselves entering into the drama between the X-Men of the Future, and the X-Men of the past.
Where will they pledge their allegiance?
Wanna get caught up? We've got BATTLE OF THE ATOM #1 *PT 1*, ALL NEW X-MEN #16 *PT 2*, and X-MEN #5 *PT 3* in stock now to catch you up to this week's CHAPTER 4.
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VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: BATMAN #23.3 THE PENGUIN CASTS A SPOTLIGHT ON THE PENGUIN'S SHADOWY ROLE IN FOREVER EVIL!
Follow the Penguin's latest quest for power as he prepares to undermine one of Gotham City's most powerful politicians.
With the world falling apart as FOREVER EVIL spreads through the DC UNIVERSE, what does the criminal mastermind have to gain?
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THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #13 *THE ACCURSED CHAPTER 1* -- THE PERFECT JUMPING ON POINT FOR ONE OF MARVEL'S TOP 5 BEST MONTHLY SERIES!
GET ON BOARD NOW!
One of the best MARVEL books on the stands this year has been THOR: GOD OF THUNDER, and we've been loving every second of it's initial saga: THE GOD BUTCHER.
Now, beginning a new arc featuring the bloody return of one of Thor's greatest enemies, MALEKITH THE ACCURSED, it's the perfect time to jump on board GOD OF THUNDER.
Once the former lord of the DARK ELVES is freed from his otherworldly prsion, the chase is on across the Nine Realms to capture him and end his vengeful reign of terror.
Folks: just trust us -- jump on with this issue, and find out why every single month, we're all raving about how great THOR is right now.
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STAR WARS VOLUME 1: IN THE SHADOW OF YAVIN TPB -- ONE OF THE BEST STAR WARS COMICS WE'VE READ IN YEARS ARRIVES IN TRADE PAPERBACK THIS WEDNESDAY
TAKING PLACE BETWEEN EPISODE IV & EPISODE V.
After the destruction of the DEATH STAR, the Rebels are hounded by the Empire. Suspecting a spy in their ranks, Princess Leia forms a secret X-Wing squadron -- which includes Luke Skywalker -- to expose the spy and find a safe home for the Rebel Alliance.
Meanwhile, Han Solo and Chewbacca find themselves being tasked with a covert mission.
This is one of the best takes on the SW Universe we've read in quite some time, as we're shown a rare glimpse at the world immediately after A NEW HOPE, but a year or two before EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.
It just feels like the same kind of STAR WARS magic you knew and love from the original Trilogy, and we love the heck out of it.
Writer BRIAN WOOD, who's done amazing things on books like DMZ, NORTHLANDERS, and the MASSIVE, absolutely kills it on this book, and we cannot wait to see what's next.
Collecting issues 1-6, snag yourself a copy and hop on board!
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VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.3 RA'S AL GHUL AND THE LEAGUE OF ASSASSINS -- THE ORIGIN OF RAS AL GHUL IN THE NEW 52 REVEALED!
The origin of Ra's al Ghul in the NEW 52 is revealed! For centuries Ra's has had a plan for this world, and now he is faced with an offer from the Secret Society that could help him achieve what he wants... or undo everything he has worked for.
Which path will the Demon's Head choose?
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SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #18 *SPIDER-MAN 2099 RETURNS CHAPTER 2* -- THE RETURN OF SPIDER-MAN 2099 CONTINUES!
Superior Spider-Man continues to get better, and better, as we find ourselves digging this run on Spidey more than any in recent memory, and this week's second installment to the SPIDER-MAN 2099 saga has us HOOKED.
Ryan Stegman's artwork looks INCREDIBLE here, and practically pops off the page at you -- he's taking the kind of energy that Todd McFarlane brought to this character back in the day, and turning it up to 1,000.
Slott is on point, as always, delivering a great story, and making Spider-Man 2099 cooler than we've ever seen him before.
Wanna hop on board? We've got issue 17, which is the first part of this arc, in stock now.
Wanna start at the beginning? We've got issues 1-17 in stock now to get you current on the series!
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 KISS ME, SATAN #1 KICKS OFF A KILLER NEW HORROR SERIES THIS WEDNESDAY FROM DARK HORSE COMICS!
Cassian Steele is the boss of the Werewolf Mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem.
The old witch Verona knows his secret and has gone into hiding. Cassian wants her dead. So, he sends out the word: an open contract.
The first monster to dust Verona gets a big payday.
What no one realizes is that Barnabus Black, a demon desperately trying to regain his halo, is her protection.
We loved it -- a great, nightmarish blend of horror and pulp noir.
Snag a copy this Wednesday!
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 VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: TEEN TITANS #23.2 DEATHSTROKE -- FROM THE WRITERS OF VIDEO GAMES "ASSASSIN'S CREED" & "BATMAN: ARKHAM ORIGINS"
One of the deadliest men in the world has a secret: his family. Slade Wilson lives to kill, but can even Deathstroke the Terminator balance his home life with a complicated hit?
We're especially intrigued by this one, 'cause of the addition of two guys who mostly work in video games: ASSASSIN'S CREED and ARKHAM ORIGINS writers COREY MAYS & DOOMA WENDSCHUH.
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SUPERIOR CARNAGE #3 -- Meet the NEW Carnage.
It's ALIVE! The Wizard finally unveils Carnage's brand new look.. and releases his personal AGENT OF EVIL out into the world.
Can the new Frightful Four control their newest member, or will he destroy the team from within?
We're always pretty stoked on a new CARNAGE mini, and this new take on the character, has been one of the best ones we've followed yet.
Wanna catch up? We've got issues 1 & 2 in stock now to get you up to this week's #3.
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 BUZZKILL #1 -- WITH GREAT POWER, COMES GREATER HANGOVERS.
When we saw the advances on this new DARK HORSE series -- we knew we had to show it some love in the Third Eye newsletter -- the concept is just too rad not to.
Ruben is not your average alcoholic; he's an unstoppable superhero who derives his powers from imbibing MASSIVE amounts of alcohol.
After all the disasters it's caused in his personal life, he's ready to get clean.. and the city's supervillains couldn't be happier.
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VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: DETECTIVE COMICS #23.3 THE SCARECROW -- The Origins and Present Motivations of One of Batman's Deadliest Rogues
Featuring the art of the highly underrated, and super-awesome Szymon Kudranski, this week's DETECTIVE COMICS: THE SCARECROW, shows us Gotham City through the eyes of the SCARECROW.
It's ARKHAM ASYLUM unleashed on humanity -- and it's all the SCARECROW has ever wanted.
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THE UNWRITTEN: TOMMY TAYLOR AND THE SHIP THAT SANK TWICE DELIVERS AN ALL NEW STORY IN THIS ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL
We've been big fans of Mike Carey's UNWRITTEN for quite some time now, so when we saw that he'd be venturing into new territory with a 100% ORIGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL, we knew we were in for a treat.
This stand-alone graphic novel isn't just rewarding for long-time fans of THE UNWRITTEN, but also a perfect entry point for new readers to teh series.
Twenty-five years ago Tom's father, Wilson Taylor, devised his subversive literary masterpiece.
Now, the blueprint of how a father gave his son vast power in order to accomplish a greater scheme is revealed.
Partly told through Wilson's own journal entries, juxtaposed with Tommy's swashbuckling deep sea adventures with his trusty companions Peter and Sue, the story is at once a prequel and a parallel story to the ongoing series!
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  VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: SWAMP THING #23.1 ARCANE -- WHO IS ANTON ARCANE?
Behold a being so vile and deadly that even the Parliament of Decay could not control him!
Now, take a journey to a place beyond hell -- the personal prison of ANTON ARCANE!
Plus, the return of the Rot's new avatar, Abigail Arcane.
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VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #23.3 CLAYFACE -- Will Clayface join the SECRET SOCIETY?
It's the biggest audition of Clayface's life as he attempts to impress the Secret Society and join their ranks.
Desperate to prove himself more than a monster, Clayface sets a scheme into motion that quickly unravels!
Will he make his mark -- or dig his own grave?
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HOWARD CHAYKIN DELIVERS CENTURY WEST THIS WEDNESDAY!
From the creator of BLACK KISS
CENTURY, TEXAS used to be a sleepy little burg, barely a whistlestop between nowhere and the great beyond...until the 20th Century arrived with a bang, bringing with it automobiles, aeroplanes, telephones, paved streets.. and of course, the movies.
Howard Chaykin tells the colorful story of the American West, transformed from frontier to legend, and how the American dream became a modern myth.
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VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: FLASH #23.3 ROGUES -- The infamous ROGUES!
The Rogues have their rules and their ways of doing business -- so what do they think of the Secret Society's claims that the Justice League is dead, and that the world's villains need to unite?
It's a culture clash that won't end quietly.
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: GREEN LANTERN #23.3 BLACK HAND -- The Main Force Behind BLACKEST NIGHT reveals his return!
In a world with no heroes, death lies behind every turn!
Black Hand arrives to take advantage of FOREVER EVIL, and he may be the most dangerous player yet!
And when last we saw him, Black Hand was a pile of dust in the Dead Zone -- how did he return?
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: JUSTICE LEAGUE #23.3 DIAL E 
You can't stop dialing! In a special VILLAINS MONTH coda to the fan-favorite DIAL H series, a lost E-dial is discovered by four young criminals on the run in Littleville.
But who is chasing them? And will they figure out how to control this nefarious dial before ti's too late?
Hindsight is twenty-twenty when you're sprinting through dark alleys!
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #23.2 ECLIPSO -- WHOO! BLACK DIAMOND! Ok --- so it's NOT the KISS song.
The powerful Black Diamond has been seen causing trouble in different corners of the NEW 52. Now, we're gonna learn its secrets as it lands in the hands of the host it was always meant for -- and the full power of ECLIPSO is unleashed!
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #7.3: SHADOW THIEF -- Who is the new SHADOW THIEF? Find out here!
   
Where is the line between duty and villainy?
For the new SHADOW THIEF, there is no question: her mission is to eradicate all alien life on Earth, and it's above all questions of morality.
Armed with technology that allows her to become a living shadow, the Shadow Thief wages a covert war across the globe, but how long can she stay in the shadows before they consume her soul?
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 NEW AVENGERS #10 *INFINITY TIE-IN*-- Another of the CRUCIAL connective tie-ins for INFINITY drops this Wednesday!
While some events only require the main book to be read to enjoy the story, we do highly recommend reading Hickman's AVENGERS & NEW AVENGERS series as companions to the totally kick-ass INFINITY.

Not only do they provide some totally invaluable connective chapters for the event, but the whole thing fits so nicely with Hickman's writing.
In this week's NEW AVENGERS #10, Inhuman secrets reveal the desires of THANOS.
The machinations of MAXIMUS THE MAD become clear.
And, the battle for Earth continues... what an awful time for an incursion, huh?
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: SUPERMAN #23.3 H'EL -- Straight out of H'EL ON EARTH, comes the return of H'EL!
After his last battle with Superman, H'el wakes up on Krypton years before it is destroyed!
Can H'el manipulate the Science Counsel, soldiers and countless others including Jor-El, to save the planet?
And what does it mean for the birth of Superman if he succeeds?
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DC VILLAINS MONTH WAVE 3: WONDER WOMAN #23.1 CHEETAH -- Wonder Woman's most iconic villain gets the spotlight!
The Cheetah has clawed her way out of Belle Reve, and is hungry for blood -- but before she steps up as one of the Secret Society's most powerful generals, she has a personal score to settle!
Learn the truth about the cult of Hippolyta, her vendetta against Wonder Woman, and just how far she'll go to prove that she's the most dangerous predator on Earth.
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THIRD EYE INDIE SPOTLIGHT -- KOYAMA PRESS'S BLOBBY BOYS -- IN STOCK NOW!
One of the things we pride ourselves on here at Third Eye is the diversity of our selection, and our commitment to bringing in comics and graphic novels from all over the world.
Koyama Press has been impressing the heck out of us for the last year or so, and Blobby Boys may be our favorite thing they've done so far.
Blobby Boys is a hilarious and slime-filled comic about a bunch of stoner blobby bandmates who are equal parts Ninja Turtles and punks.
Their exploits in shady dealings, robberies, and jamming are rounded out by the misadventures of Aging Hipster, Punk Dad, and Cyber Surfer.
We freakin' love this comic, and we've got the first 52 page graphic novella of Blobby Boys in stock and available now to hook you up.
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STAFF PICKS  
STEVE: LOCKE & KEY ALPHA #1 - Man, I'm gonna be sad to see LOCKE & KEY end.
TRISH: LOCKE & KEY ALPHA #1 - So, this is how people felt near the end of SANDMAN? Seriously, there's going to be a LOCKE & KEY shaped hole in my life when this finishes.
TORMA: X-MEN #5 - The third part of BATTLE OF THE ATOM, and it totally delivered -- cannot wait for more!
MATT: THE SIDEKICK #2 - Surprise -- another awesome new IMAGE comic? I think so!

SHAUN: LOCKE & KEY ALPHA #1 - So GOOD!

JOHN: BATMAN #23.2 RIDDLER - This may be my favorite of the VILLAINS books so far!

LEXI: BATMAN #23.2 RIDDLER - Another awesome VILLAIN one-shot!

BRAD: AVENGERS #19 -- INFINITY is rocking and rolling! Loving it!

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