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Tuesday, May 24, 2011

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS @ THIRD EYE COMICS FOR WEDNESDAY 5/25/2011

CROSSED 3D - The Most Intense Horror Comic You'll Ever Read Goes 3D This Wednesday

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As an old school gorehound, I'm a huge fan of the AVATAR PRESS series CROSSED, which, to date, has not been topped in terms of sheer horror. Every entry into the world of CROSSED has proven to be a top-notch, well-written, well-illustrated foray into the depths of horror and madness that anyone looking for a good horror comic could ask for.

I mean, maybe it's cause I'm a child of the '80s, but seeing a new installment of CROSSED grace the shelves always reminds me of the countless gore-soaked horror comics I'd come across in between skateboarding to 7-11, and renting THE BEYOND for the 15th time. I could keep rambling about how much I love the series, but instead, let me just talk to you about what CROSSED is, and more importantly: what CROSSED 3D is. :)

Okay, so the story behind CROSSED in a nut-shell, is that it's a survival horror saga originally created by THE BOYS and PREACHER writer GARTH ENNIS. In the world of CROSSED, a disease infects people with a cross-like rash on their face, and fills them with a terrifying need to commit acts of pure, unadulterated evil. The thing that makes CROSSED so horrifying (and so entertaining) is that the Crossed are not like zombies: they're still alive and kicking, and have their ability to plan, plot, and devise all sorts of horrible ways to lash out at the world around them. This is one of the most clever twists to the series, and is what keeps us all coming back again and again.

Of course, there's also the long track record that CROSSED has had between earlier installments for solid storytelling, and top tier art. Garth Ennis and David Lapham are the two writers behind the series, and both have proven that they're more than capable of balancing that fine line between shocks and thrills with character development and suspenseful storytelling.

Wanna read earlier CROSSED stuff? We'd recommend starting with the first CROSSED trade paperback (collecting the entire 10-issue maxiseries that Ennis originally launched with, available now at Third Eye), and then moving onto CROSSED FAMILY VALUES (currently only available in single issues, but we've got 1-7 in stock now), and then the most current run, CROSSED PSYCHOPATH (only 2 issues in, both in stock now).

However, if you haven't read CROSSED before, you can still jump in anywhere you'd like, as each story is separate and not connected to earlier installments. Which leads us to this week's CROSSED 3D.

A perfect opportunity to try out the world of CROSSED, CROSSED 3D is a bold move for Avatar, and honestly: it looks AWESOME.

The story behind CROSSED 3D, penned by David Lapham and IGNITION CITY artist Gianluca Pagliarani, is about one of the last surviving human doctors who gets trapped in a New York skyscraper, and must be rescued by a rag-tag group of survivors with prior military or police experience.

Now, the problem here? New York City is one of the most populated cities in the country, which means it's filled with millions of CROSSED, and it's up to a handful of scattered survivors to rescue one of the men who may be responsible for finding a cure for the CROSSED plague.

CROSSED 3D hits the shop this Wednesday, make sure you snag yourself a copy and find out why this series is always at the top of our reading list!
WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS NEARS IT'S END WITH THREE MASSIVE CHAPTERS THIS WEDNESDAY: GREEN LANTERN #66 *Ch. 7*, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #60 *Ch.8*, and GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #10 *Ch.9*

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Geoff Johns, writer of the recent smash-hit FLASHPOINT, and of course, the now-classic BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY series, has been keeping us on the edge of our seats with his work on WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS. More in tune with the epic SINESTRO CORPS WARS, WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS is a story that follows after the events of BLACKEST NIGHT and BRIGHTEST DAY, and shows us how uneasy alliances between Lanterns like Guy Gardner and Red Lantern ATROCITUS, and Hal Jordan and Sinestro are only fuel for the fire that's tearing the GL Corps apart.

Of course, the real danger here is the dark reach of Parallax that's extended into the central Power Battery, and has completely overtaken the wills of many of the Green Lantern Corps.

Now, the uneasy alliances may be the only thing that's going to keep the Green Lanterns from ripping themselves to shreds.

Each chapter has proven to be better, and better than the last, and now, moving forward, we're nearing the conclusion, with chapters 7,8, and 9 all hitting this week in the pages of GREEN LANTERN #66, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #60, and GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #10.

One of the best "mini" crossovers we've seen in quite some time, WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS has been delivering in a major way with each installment, and we cannot wait to see where things go next as we near the conclusion.

Missed any of the earlier chapters of this one? We've got plenty of copies in stock to get you caught up on each chapter of the run.

Click here for our official WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS Checklist to get the full scoop on which chapters occur where.

VENOM #3 - Rick Remender (of UNCANNY X-FORCE fame) Is MAKING THE NEW VENOM ONGOING SERIES ONE OF THE BEST MARVEL BOOKS ON THE STANDS!

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Rick Remender is quickly turning into one of my favorite writers. He's been totally blowing my mind every month with UNCANNY X-FORCE, and the brand new VENOM ongoing series that he and TONY MOORE (co-creator of THE WALKING DEAD, and original series artist) have launched has been the first time I think I've seen a VENOM series really "work" since the days of LETHAL PROTECTOR. Seriously, Remender GETS IT, and he knows what it takes to make a good comic. He really channels the kind of energy and excitement that series like the original X-FORCE, and VENOM had back in the day, while still putting a fresh, new spin on it, and kinda downplaying some of the hokier aspects of the original series.

Anyways, the current VENOM ongoing series features Spider-man's long-time bully, FLASH THOMPSON, as the most recent host to the murderous symbiote. After having come back from serving in the military, and having lost his legs overseas, Flash Thompson is at his wit's end until the government approaches him with a proposition that hits him in two ways: He gets his legs back, AND he gets to be Spider-man.

Anyone who knows the history of the character knows that Flash Thompson has always wanted to be Spidey, and has idolized him for years. Now, with the VENOM symbiote, and a special system which keeps it from "hulking out" and eating people's brains, Thompson can get his wish... as long as he continues to be the special agent angel of death that the U.S Government wants him to be.

After last month's VENOM #2, and a very brutal throwdown between KRAVEN THE HUNTER and VENOM, we saw that Flash had lost control of the symbiote.. and now, with his employers ready to push the self-destruct button on him, will we see Flash regain control over the symbiote?

This series practically crackles with energy, Remender has a great knack for pacing, and solid storytelling, and the artwork has been top notch. Even if you're not a big Spidey or Venom fan, you should check this out, 'cause it's just plain good comics.

Missed out on issues 1 and 2? We've got copies of both in stock to get you caught up.

WALKING DEAD #85 - HOP ONTO THE MONTHLY SERIES! This is the first issue which follows the upcoming WALKING DEAD VOLUME 14 Trade Paperback!

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Okay, folks, this one's a biggie. Not only is this the beginning of the next arc of WALKING DEAD, but it's also the first issue that follows the upcoming 14th trade paperback. And, we know how many of you guys are always itching to jump onto the monthlies with WALKING DEAD, 'cause lets face it: waiting for the trade is REALLY hard. Well, now's your chance. Volume 14 may not be out yet, but it's due soon, and we've seen from past experience, that the first issue following the latest trade paperback of WALKING DEAD always goes out of print fast, and becomes super difficult to track down. So, if you've been waiting to jump aboard, we recommend snagging yourself a copy of WALKING DEAD #85 this Wednesday.

Now, as far as the actual issue goes, and for those of you who may already be following the series month to month, then you guys know that the less we say the better.. 'cause lets face it: no one wants to see WALKING DEAD spoilered.

All we can say is this: it's going to be awesome, just like the previous 84 issues.

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On a side-note, there is something very cool, and something very seldom done for WALKING DEAD, coming out alongside WALKING DEAD #85 this week, and it's a limited edition variant cover by the creator of the upcoming IMAGE COMICS/SKYLINE series WITCHDOCTOR. Witchdoctor looks set to be one of the coolest things Image is putting out this summer, and with a free preview in the back of this week's WALKING DEAD, we can see Mr. Robert Kirkman is stoked about the book.

ALEX ROSS REVIVES THE CHARACTERS OF COMICS LEGEND JACK KIRBY IN KIRBY: GENESIS #0 - AND THIS FIRST ISSUE IS ONLY $1.00!

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Here's one that looks freakin' rad, folks. Alex Ross, the legendary artist behind things like KINGDOM COME, JUSTICE, and MARVELS pairs back up with his MARVELS collaborator, KURT BUSIEK, to revive the classic, creator-owned characters of comics legend JACK KIRBY. Now, any of you guys who know me, know that I am a BIG Jack Kirby fan. I think out of all the creators of comics from yesteryear, he is probably the most influential, and possibly (alongside Will Eisner), the most important. So, it's no surprise I'm excited about this.

But as good as Alex Ross and Jack Kirby are, there's more to this than just that... so, lets talk a little bit about what KIRBY GENESIS is all about.

After leaving both Marvel and DC, Jack Kirby had created many characters that were creator-owned, and many of these have gone undiscovered by many generations until now. Now, in this new storyline where a space probe to the stars brings back an unexpected message that changes the face of the Earth as we know it. Three ordinary people, and the entire world, are changed, and many of Kirby's classic characters are re-imagined in a modern context, like Captain Victory, Silver Star, and more.

This one is going to be a blast, and personally, I can't wait to sit down and read it this Wednesday.

Click here for a preview of KIRBY GENESIS #0

THE REIGN OF DOOMSDAY CONTINUES IN ACTION COMICS #901 *REIGN OF DOOMSDAY CHAPTER 7* THIS WEDNESDAY and PICKS UP WHERE THE EPIC ACTION COMICS #900 LEFT OFF

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Paul Cornell has been doing an incredible job with his work on ACTION COMICS, which began in issue #890 of the series, and after the MAJOR events that went down in last month's ACTION COMICS #900 between Doomsday, Lex Luthor, and Superman... we're pretty pumped to see what's in store next as the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY continues on.

What's the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY? A couple of months ago, DOOMSDAY, the being responsible for killing the Man of Steel way back in the day, returned and began hunting down the past SUPERMEN. Carving a path through THE ERADICATOR, STEEL and CYBORG SUPERMAN, he's been absorbing many of their abilities, as he sets his sights on the Man of Steel.

And, now, with Superman having returned to ACTION COMICS in issue #900, and having finished a massive battle between a Black Lantern Ring-wielding LEX LUTHOR, he's got to find out just how much his old foe has evolved.

We've been totally digging both Cornell's run on ACTION (which we have available both in single issues and hardcover collection), AND the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY, and if you've been itching for a good Superman story, then we highly recommend checking this one out.

We have limited amounts of the early chapters in stock of the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY, and plenty of recent chapters, to get you caught up.

Click here for our official Third Eye REIGN OF DOOMSDAY CHECKLIST

THE MIGHTY THOR #2 - THE ONE THOR BOOK YOU GOTTA READ! AMAZING STORY, AMAZING ART, from FEAR ITSELF writer MATT FRACTION and SIEGE/THOR artist OLIVIER COIPIEL! Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock!

Thor vs. Galactus?

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Marvel hit a home-run last month with MIGHTY THOR #1, which came at a perfect time, 'cause after the awesomeness that was the new THOR movie, I think that many people were looking for an easy-to-jump into, and kick-ass Thor title to check out. And, folks, THIS is it.

FEAR ITSELF and INVINCIBLE IRON MAN writer MATT FRACTION really knocks it out of the park on this new ongoing THOR series which quickly has climbed up my reading list to a must-read title.

So, what is THE MIGHTY THOR? Well, with the original THOR title reverting back to it's old JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY title, and going for a more fantasy/Asgard-oriented approach (which is also pretty kick-ass), Marvel has given us a much-more "Thor in the Marvel U" kind of title with the new MIGHTY THOR series. You wanna read THOR without getting lost in a sea of Asgardians that you're not that familiar with? This is the book to read. This is THOR laying down the Thunder God smackdown, and with the artist of the Straczynski THOR run handling the pencils on this one.... it looks AMAZING. Fraction brings his A game and delivers an accessible, action-packed Thor book that is easy to jump right into, and is packed with the same kind of Marvel magic and solid storytelling that he brings to books like INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, and most recently, FEAR ITSELF.

So, what's the plot with the first arc? The Silver Surfer arrived in issue #1 with a message: Galactus, the World-Eater, is coming, and he has his sights set on Asgard as his next meal. Loki and Sif must ally alongside Thor to defend Asgard against GALACTUS, but will the trio of legendary Asgardians be enough to keep a weakened Asgard (and Thor) from succumbing to The World-Eater?

Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up!

Click here for a preview of THE MIGHTY THOR #2

BUTCHER BAKER, THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER #3 - IMAGE COMICS ASKS THE QUESTION: WHAT IF THE COMEDIAN FROM WATCHMEN HAD HIS OWN COMIC?

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Okay, before I proceed, I know: this is the cover to issue #4. Sorry, folks, but the cover to issue #3 is a bit risque for the Third Eye newsletter, haha. But, that just tells you how over-the-top this series is.

We're loving BUTCHER BAKER, and totally digging this crazy, ridiculous, and darkly humorous take on super-heroes. If you're a fan of stuff like THE BOYS, then you'll love BUTCHER BAKER.

Just imagine if THE COMEDIAN from WATCHMEN had his own comic, and that kinda sums up how this series feels. The story centers around Butcher Baker, a retired "patriotic"-themed superhero, who now spends his days in debauchery, until Jay Leno and Dick Cheney come to him with one last job offer... and, BAM!, off we go, in his crazy giant bigrig truck, Butcher Baker starts laying down the smack.

We guarantee you'll dig this crazy, totally ultra-violent, and completely fun take on the world of superheroes.

And, just like many other recent Image hits, the first printings on this one are pretty sought after, but we've still got plenty of first prints of #1 and #2 (as well as second prints for when those run out) in stock to get you caught up to this week's #3.

HELLRAISER #2 - BOOM! has a HIT with this new HELLRAISER series written by CLIVE BARKER himself! Missed #1? We've got copies in stock to get you hooked up!

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Okay, I think I can skip the whole rundown about how I'm a huge horror movie guy, and cut to the chase on this one, since we've already gone over that when talking about CROSSED 3D up above.

The new HELLRAISER series from BOOM! (IRREDEEMABLE, PLANET OF THE APES, ect) is simply put: KICK-ASS. I think having CLIVE BARKER on board with this one is a huge boon for BOOM, as you can definitely tell that this is the master of the macabre himself writing a brand new chapter into the HELLRAISER mythology.

We haven't seen Clive explore the world of Pinhead, and his kin in a VERY long time, and this in-continuity, canon exploration of the HELLRAISER world is very welcome.

I also feel that the addition of Leonardo Manco on the art chores is a BIG help as well, as you've got to have a solid artist to really bring the Cenobites to life, and Manco definitely pulls it off.

A must-read for Barker or Hellraiser fans, or heck, horror fans in general, check this one out. Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up.

VERTIGO DELIVERS THE STRANGE ADVENTURES ANTHOLOGY THIS WEDNESDAY WITH STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 FEATURING "SWEET TOOTH" creator JEFF LEMIRE, "100 BULLETS" creators AZZARELLO and RISSO, and MORE! A MUST-READ

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Dude, I am SO stoked for this one. I love it when they do these weird little anthologies filled with all sorts of kick-ass comic creators, and heck, you throw a Paul Pope cover on it, and I'm sold a thousand times over.

DC COMICS & VERTIGO resurrect the STRANGE ADVENTURES banner this Wednesday with a brand new anthology that showcases marquee talent doing modern day weird science, and not-so-weird science fiction tales.

Featuring creators like JEFF LEMIRE (of SWEET TOOTH fame), PAUL CORNELL (ACTION COMICS, DOCTOR WHO), and 100 BULLETS creative team BRIAN AZZARELLO and EDUARDO RISSO, this one looks to be freakin' sweet.

I'm particularly pumped for Azzarello and Risso's SPACEMAN story which will be serialized in each issue of STRANGE ADVENTURES.

Imagine if DC/VERTIGO brought their unique take to the HEAVY METAL Magazine style of comic storytelling, and that sums up STRANGE ADVENTURES pretty well.

Check it out this Wednesday!

FF #4 - One of Our Top 5 Favorite Monthly Marvel Books! Jonathan Hickman is DESTROYING on this one, folks, you GOTTA read it!

Missed 1-3? We've got 'em in stock to catch you up!

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I've said it once, and I'll say it again, Jonathan Hickman is making the FF one of my favorite monthly Marvel books. Seriously. And, I've never even been a big-time FANTASTIC FOUR fan, but ever since he kicked off his run on that title which culminated in the HUMAN TORCH biting it... I've been hooked. I mean, he's just delivering some of the most plain awesome storytelling I've seen on ANY Marvel book, and heck, if he's able to bring some new blood into the FANTASTIC FOUR, then I'm all about it.

Hickman just brings that extra special something to the book that's impossible to really pinpoint, but you can definitely sense it when reading the title, 'cause the pacing, the storytelling, the characterzation, all comes together in a very organic, and natural way that really keeps us interested.

Beginning this Wednesday.. it's time.. THE WAR OF THE FOUR CITIES is here, and after substantial build-up of these mythical kingdoms and lost lands in the earlier parts of Hickman's run, all hell breaks loose.

Just remember, Third Eye Faithful: All Hope Lies in DOOM.

Missed issues 1-3? We've got 'em in stock to get you hooked up!

Click here for a preview of FF #4

'68 #2 - TOTAL ZOMBIE MAYHEM FROM IMAGE COMICS WITH KILLER ART BY NAT JONES! MISSED #1? WE'VE GOT COPIES IN STOCK

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We're a sucker for a good ZOMBIE book here at Third Eye, and man, is it just me, or is this a horror-comic heavy week? Walking Dead, Crossed, Hellraiser, Avatar's NOTLD, and now '68? Loads of gore this week.

Anyways, not all zombie comics are the top notch reads we've come to expect from a series like WALKING DEAD, but '68 delivers a VERY good zombie title to follow in WD's footsteps.

The series is set during the Vietnam War, and shows a zombie outbreak that goes down in the heart of Vietnam during the darkest stretch of the Vietnam War.

Nat Jones, who has been a favorite of mine ever since I first saw his work on stuff like THE NAIL and the Frazetta-inspired DEATH DEALER comics, does a GREAT job of bringing this one to life, and making it look fun and nasty.

Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to get you hooked up.

THE COBRA CIVIL WAR RAGES, AS THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW COBRA COMMANDER CONTINUES IN COBRA #1 *COBRA CIVIL WAR PT 3*, the first issue of the new COBRA ongoing series!

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It's been a long time since we've enjoyed GI JOE comics this much (with the exception of the PHENOMENAL GI JOE COBRA limited series), but the current storyline running through IDW's GI JOE books has had us hooked big-time.

The COBRA CIVIL WAR is the storyline that follows in the wake of COBRA COMMANDER'S death. Now, that there's a void of power in the COBRA organization, many of it's senior members are in a brutal competition to assume the role of Cobra Commander, and take control of the group.

And, it's up to GI JOE'S finest to make sure whoever takes the helm is who they know will be the easiest to handle.

Will it be Serpentor? Destro? Baroness? That's the question we're all asking, and as things continue with the crossover in GI JOE COBRA #1, we can't wait to find out.

Missed the earlier chapters (GI JOE VOL 2 #0, GI JOE VOL 2 #1, and SNAKE-EYES ONGOING #1)? We've got copies in stock to catch you up.

AMERICAN VAMPIRE VOLUME 2 HARDCOVER - Our favorite VERTIGO series currently running hits it's second volume this Wednesday!

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Scott Snyder has been one of the real stand-out superstar writers of 2010/2011 for us, and his VERTIGO series AMERICAN VAMPIRE has quickly turned into our favorite VERTIGO series currently running. It's a fascinating, compelling take on the Vampire genre, which brings the kind of mature, multilayered storytelling and strong characterization that we've seen in modern classics like Y THE LAST MAN, SCALPED, and PREACHER.

What is AMERICAN VAMPIRE? American Vampire is an ongoing series which explores the notions of vampire evolution and traces the bloodline of a new kind of vampire, an American species, with new powers and characteristics, through various decades of American history.

The story focuses strongly on the original AMERICAN VAMPIRE, Skinner Sweet, who was the first Vampire to be turned on American soil, and Pearl Jones, an aspiring actress in the '20s, who after being ripped to shreds by a group of vampires, is brought back as a vampire herself by Skinner Sweet.

The series bounces around throughout various decades, and part of the fascinating storytelling going on is how the primary characters are portrayed throughout different eras, while watching the bigger story linking up throughout each installment.

One of my current favorites, and one of the best Vertigo books I can recommend, if you're not reading this one, then you gotta give it a shot. Snag a copy of AMERICAN VAMPIRE volume 1, or if you prefer the single issues, we've got all of them in stock for you to jump on with. Either way, we really feel you'll dig this one, and cannot recommend it enough.

This week marks the release of the second collection of AMERICAN VAMPIRE stories, and for those of you who've been following this one strictly in collected format, you're in for a treat, as things REALLY get interesting with the beginning of this book.

FEAR ITSELF: IRON MAN 2.0 #5 and SECRET AVENGERS #13 FEEL THE EFFECTS OF FEAR ITSELF AS THE HAMMERS CONTINUE TO FALL

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Marvel's blockbuster summer crossover, FEAR ITSELF, continues to keep us on the edge of our seats. This is probably the best Marvel event we've followed since CIVIL WAR from a few years ago, and we've even been digging most of the tie-in issues, which have, for the most part, all brought something very interesting, and exciting to the bigger story.

This week, we get a double-dose of FEAR ITSELF, in the pages of SECRET AVENGERS #13 and IRON MAN 2.0 #4, both of which are series I really dig, and hey, both of which happen to be written by the one, and only NICK SPENCER (MORNING GLORIES, INFINITE VACATION).

In SECRET AVENGERS #13, Steve Rogers must mobilize his shadow ops crew of the SECRET AVENGERS, to do the things that must be done to keep the world from falling apart in the face of FEAR ITSELF.

Meanwhile, in IRON MAN 2.0 #5, one of the major villains of FEAR ITSELF and one of THE WORTHY, shows up to claim his power and wreak havoc. War Machine must pair up with The Immortal Iron Fist to fend off this avatar of the Asgardian GOD OF FEAR.

WALKING DEAD & INVINCIBLE writer ROBERT KIRKMAN'S SUPER DINOSAUR #2 STOMPS INTO THIRD EYE THIS WEDNESDAY - WE LOVE SUPER DINOSAUR, AND YOU WILL TOO! Missed #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up

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We're HUGE fans of ROBERT KIRKMAN here at Third Eye. Whether it's his work on WALKING DEAD, or his unique, 21st century spin on the superhero genre with books like INVINCIBLE and ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN, Kirkman has a great knack for really delivering a good story, and a fresh spin on concepts that you'd think would never work.

And, nothing proves this more than SUPER DINOSAUR, Kirkman's latest series, which we are totally hooked on. I mean, when you say it out loud.. go on, say it.. SUPER DINOSAUR.. it doesn't exactly sound like this one has potential to wow us, right? But, that's where Kirkman comes in, and makes it AWESOME. Super Dinosaur is freakin' great, and Kirkman brings a nice balance of strong character development, believable dialogue, and most importantly: a lot of fun, to the kind of comic that ANYONE can enjoy. In other words, if you want a comic you can share with your kids or younger brothers and sisters, but still want to experience some KIRKMAN goodness, then SUPER DINOSAUR is it.

The story is completely ridiculous, but works in every way possible. Basically, it's the tale of a boy and his pet T-Rex, who just happens to wear a mecha-suit, tote around rocket launchers, and loves to play video games.

Folks, when you see Super Dinosaur playing a console game with his little T-Rex arms in the first issue, just like me, you'll be sold.

This book's a blast. We can't forget to give props to artist JASON HOWARD who really brings his A game on this one, and delivers some of the best art we've seen from him.

Missed issue #1? Don't worry, we've got copies in stock to catch you up to this week's #2.

ZENESCOPE RETURNS TO NEVERLAND THIS WEDNESDAY WITH TALES FROM NEVERLAND #1 FEATURING TINKER BELL

Imagine A NEVERLAND where PETER PAN is the VILLAIN and HOOK is the HERO.

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We're big fans of the Zenescope stuff, especially their forays into WONDERLAND and NEVERLAND with their RETURN TO WONDERLAND trilogy, and more recently, their NEVERLAND series. Call it a guilty pleasure, but their tongue-in-cheek, dark and twisted take on classic fairytale lore is a blast, and nobody does it better than Zenescope.

This Wednesday, they're taking us back to the world of Neverland, where Peter Pan is the villain, and Captain Hook is the misunderstood hero with their new TALES FROM NEVERLAND one-shots. This first one shows the dark past of the one, and only Tinker Bell.

Missed the orginal NEVERLAND series? We've got it both in single issue format, and in collected hardcover edition.

Check it out this Wednesday!

MARVEL'S SMASH HIT "5 RONIN" LIMITED SERIES ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY IN COMPLETE GRAPHIC NOVEL FORM WITH THE 5 RONIN HARDCOVER

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One of our favorite things this past spring was the 5 RONIN limited series that Marvel kicked out back in March. This 1602-esque re-imagining of various MARVEL COMICS Icons against the backdrop of feudal Japan was freakin' AWESOME, and with a combination of stellar storytelling, and top notch art, was one of our favorite reads of the Spring season.

And, hot on the heels of the limited series, is this hardcover collecting all five issues of the 5 RONIN limited series into one volume, with a VERY sleek DAVID AJA Wolverine cover. :)

Check it out this Wednesday!

SKULLKICKERS #7 - THE BEST FANTASY COMIC ON THE STANDS, IF YOU'RE NOT READING THIS KILLER IMAGE SERIES, YOU'RE MISSING OUT ON SOME AWESOME READING!

Snag the first trade collecting 1-5 for only $9.99

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I'm a BIG BIG BIG fan of SKULLKICKERS, and it's proven itself to be one of the coolest new IMAGE series to come out in the last year, and that's saying something with the amount of awesome new reads that've been coming out of IMAGE this year.

There aren't many good fantasy-geared comics on the stands, but SKULLKICKERS manages to not only be the best fantasy comic on the stands, but one of the best month to month reads in general. It's blend of amazing artwork, ARMY OF DARKNESS slapstick-esque humor, and rich, multilayered fantasy world setting makes it a must-read, and we love it.

An easy way to describe SKULLKICKERS is by pointing out the feel of how it's like a buddy comedy set against the backdrop of a fantasy world. Sort of like THE HANGOVER meets WORLD OF WARCRAFT. However, there's a lot more going on here than just comedy, folks, as Jim Zub, Edwin Huang and Misty Coats are putting out some of the sharpest, and most clever fantasy stories we've seen.

Ever asked the question: What's a good D&D or Lord of the Rings-esque comic? Skullkickers is the answer.

Pick up the first trade collecting issues #1-6 this week, or snag the back issues, we've got 'em all in stock, and catch up to this week's #7.

PLANET OF THE APES #2 HITS THIS WEDNESDAY CONTINUING BOOM!'S KILLER PREQUEL TO THE ORIGINAL 1968 PLANET OF THE APES FILM

Missed #1? We've got copies in stock!

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What can I say? I'm a sucker for PLANET OF THE APES, and this new BOOM! series which acts as a prequel to the original (and of course, the best) PLANET OF THE APES film from 1968 is KICK-ASS.

Ever wonder how things between the humans and the apes got to where they were at the start of the PLANET OF THE APES film? This is the book that explores that story, and much more. Another killer new series from BOOM, the folks behind HELLRAISER, IRREDEEMABLE, and much more.

Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up to this week's #2.

JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND JUSTIN GRAY, the team behind JONAH HEX,TIMEBOMB and more, DELIVER THE TATTERED MAN this Wednesday

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Two of my favorite writers, PALMIOTTI and GRAY, the team who have made JONAH HEX a top-notch (albeit a major sleeper) read for the last 67 issues deliver this killer new one-shot that blends crime noir, and the supernatural to make one heck of a cool story.

Who is the TATTERED MAN? A spirit of vengeance spawned from the concentration camps of Germany lies dormant til it is resurrected in modern day New York and finds although times have changed, its work is far from done. A mix of horror, crime noir, and super-hero storytelling, this one reminds you of a modern day take on macabre vigilantes of days gone by like THE SPECTRE, RAGMAN, and more. Sounds pretty rad, and the art looks great, check it out this Wednesday!

GARTH ENNIS and AMANDA CONNER PRESENT THE PRO... BEFORE ENNIS SHOWCASED THE DARK SIDE OF SUPERHEROES IN THE BOYS, HE BROUGHT HIS DARK SENSE OF HUMOR TO US VIA THE PRO!

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Now back in print, GARTH ENNIS (THE BOYS,CROSSED,PREACHER) and AMANDA CONNER (POWER GIRL) present to you THE PRO. Before Ennis was giving us his dark and disturbing take on superheroes in the pages of THE BOYS, he brought his dark sense of humor to the world of capes with THE PRO one-shot, the story of the world's first super-powered working girl. Featuring the fantastic artwork of AMANDA CONNER, the PRO is a blast, and if you dig stuff like BUTCHER BAKER and THE BOYS, you'll love THE PRO.

Check it out this Wednesday at Third Eye!

MORE STEAMPUNK AWESOMENESS FROM IMAGE COMICS IN CARBON GREY #3 THIS WEDNESDAY! MISSED 1 & 2? WE'VE GOT COPIES IN STOCK TO CATCH YOU UP

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We're totally hooked on IMAGE's new STEAMPUNK-charged series, CARBON GREY, which shows us an alternate history where a WWI-era inspired sci-fi world was dominated by violence, bloodshed, and in the case of CARBON GREY itself, amazing artwork that leaps off the page at you.

What's the story behind CARBON GREY? The Sisters Grey have protected the Kaiser of Mitteleuropa for years, but one of the sisters now stands accused of his assassination. From there, we're taken on a bloody, and brutal journey of bladed soldiers and airborne fights of frenzy and fantaicism. There's a very epic feel to the story being told here, with a real sense of mythology and lore to the world that's being built.

The real stand out, of course, is the artwork, which captures the steampunk aesthetic perfectly, and has us completely immersed in the story.

Another great new IMAGE series, check it out this Wednesday, and if you missed 1 & 2, we've got copies in stock to catch you up.

STAFF PICKS

STEVE: UNCANNY X-FORCE #10 - The DARK ANGEL SAGA begins here, and as someone who got into comics full-swing back in the day with the AGE OF APOCALYPSE, this issue turned my favorite X-BOOK into my favorite book of the month (excluding FLASHPOINT).. totally great read, and a great start.

TRISH: BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM #1 - Scott Snyder is like THE best BATMAN writer right now, and GATES OF GOTHAM was awesome awesome awesome.

TORMA:AVENGERS #13 - This was GREAT. Seeing BACHALO on board as the artist is fantastic, cause while I do like ROMITA JR, I was ready for a new face on the book. Probably my favorite FEAR ITSELF tie-in so far.

TONY (PRINCE FREDERICK): DRUMS #1 - Great new IMAGE book, with loads of cool voodoo mythology, voodoo zombies, and well, voodoo awesomeness. Definitely took me by surprise!

Sunday, May 22, 2011

WHAT'S NEW @ THIRD EYE COMICS FOR WEDNESDAY 5/25/11

WHAT’S NEW @ THIRD EYE FOR

WEDNESDAY 5/25/11

Hey gang! Here’s a full listing of new releases arriving at all Third Eye locations this Wednesday! See something you just absolutely gotta have? Shoot us an email at info@thirdeyecomics.com , and we’ll be happy to set it aside for you!

5 RONIN HC *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

'68 #1 2ND PRINT

'68 #2 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

'68 #2 CVR C NAT JONES VARIANT

ACTION COMICS #901 *REIGN OF DOOMSDAY CHAPTER 7 - THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

ACTION COMICS #901 VARIANT

ALTER EGO #101

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #662 *THE ROAD TO SPIDER-ISLAND!*

AMERICAN VAMPIRE #15

AMERICAN VAMPIRE HC VOL 2 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

AMORY WARS KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #11

ANGEL YEARBOOK ONE-SHOT

ANGEL YEARBOOK ONE-SHOT VARIANT

ARCHIE #621

ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #6

BATMAN BOBBLEHEAD AIR FRESHENER

BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD EMERALD KNIGHT TP

BUTCHER BAKER RIGHTEOUS MAKER #3 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

BUTCHER BAKER RIGHTEOUS MAKER #2 2ND PRINT

CAPTAIN AMERICA #618

CAPTAIN AMERICA #618 X-MEN EVOLUTIONS VARIANT

CAPTAIN AMERICA MAN OUT OF TIME PREMIERE HC

CAPTAIN AMERICA OFFICIAL INDEX TO MARVEL UNIVERSE GN TP

CARBON GREY #3 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

CHAOS WAR X-MEN TP

CHARLAINE HARRIS GRAVE SIGHT GN VOL 1

CHARMED #9

COBRA ONGOING #1 *COBRA CIVIL WAR CHAPTER 3*

COBRA ONGOING #1 VARIANT

CONAN ROAD OF KINGS #5

CROSSED 3D GN VOL 1 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

DAKEN DARK WOLVERINE #9.1 *MARVEL POINT ONE*

DAOMU #4

DC COMICS PRESENTS GREEN LANTERN WILLWORLD #1

DEADPOOL #37

DEEP SLEEPER HC

DETECTIVE COMICS #877

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID GREG HEFFLEY AF

DOC MACABRE HC

DOCTOR WHO ONGOING VOL 2 #5

DOCTOR WHO ONGOING VOL 2 #5 VARIANT

DUCKTALES #1

DUCKTALES #1 VARIANT

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS #7

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS #7 VARIANT

DV8 GODS AND MONSTERS TP *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

EMMA FROST ULTIMATE COLLECTION

FEMME FATALES ALICE IN WONDERLAND PVC

FF #4 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

FF #4 DJURDJEVIC CHARACTER VARIANT

FUTURAMA COMICS #55

GEORGE RR MARTINS DOORWAYS HC

GRIMM FAIRY TALES DREAM-EATER CROSSOVER #1

GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS TALES FROM NEVERLAND #1

GOD OF WAR ACTION FIGURES

GODZILLA KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #3

GODZILLA KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #3 VARIANT

GODZILLA KINGDOM OF MONSTERS #2 2ND PRINT

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #23

GREEN ARROW #12 *BRIGHTEST DAY TIE-IN*

GREEN ARROW #12 VARIANT

GREEN LANTERN #66 *WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS CHAPTER 7*

GREEN LANTERN #66 VARIANT

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #60 *WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS CHAPTER 8*

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #60 VARIANT

GREEN LANTERN CORPS REVOLT OF ALPHA LANTERNS HC

GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #10 *WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS CHAPTER 9*

GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #10 VARIANT

GUTWRENCHER TP

HACK/SLASH #4 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

HACK/SLASH & EVA MONSTERS BALL #1 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

HACK/SLASH & EVA MONSTERS BALL #1 SEELEY SKETCH VARIANT

HACK/SLASH & EVA MONSTERS BALL #1 SEELEY NEGATIVE VARIANT

HAZED GN

HELLRAISER #2 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

HELLRAISER #2 VARIANT

HORRORHOUND #29

HOUSE OF MYSTERY TP VOL 6

HOW TO DRAW STEAMPUNK SUPERSIZE TP

I NEVER LIKED YOU SC

INCORRUPTIBLE #18

INCORRUPTIBLE #18 VARIANT

INCREDIBLE HULKS #629

INFAMOUS #6

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN PREMIERE HC VOL 7 MY MONSTERS

IRON MAN 2.0 #5 *FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN*

JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL TP VOL 6

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #51

KATO ORIGINS #9

KILL SHAKESPEARE #11

KING CONAN SCARLET CITADEL #4

KIRBY GENESIS #0 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

KIRBY GENESIS #0 NEGATIVE ROSS VARIANT

KIRBY GENESIS #0 RENAUD SNEAK PEAK VARIANT

LA BANKS VAMPIRE HUNTRESS TP VOL 1

LUCID HC

MAGNUS ROBOT FIGHTER #4

MARVEL COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA 7 INCH PLUSH

MARVELS PROJECT BIRTH OF SUPERHEROES TP

MEGA MAN GIGAMIX TP VOL 1

MIGHTY SAMSON #3

MIGHTY THOR #2 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

MIGHTY THOR #2 X-MEN EVOLUTIONS VARIANT

THE MISSION #4

MARVEL MASTERWORKS DAREDEVIL TP VOL 2

MYSTIQUE BY BRIAN K VAUGHN ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP

NAMOR FIRST MUTANT #10

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD #5

ONE #4

ONSLAUGHT UNLEASHED #4

ORSON SCOTT CARD'S SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD #5

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR #3

PIXAR PRESENTS CARS #1

PLANET OF THE APES #2 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL*

PLANET OF THE APES #2 VARIANT

POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #5

THE PRO GN

PUNISHER IN THE BLOOD TP

ROUTE DES MAISON ROUGES #4

RUSE #3

SCREAMLAND TP VOL 1

SECRET AVENGERS #13 *FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN*

SECRET AVENGERS #13 X-MEN EVOLUTIONS VARIANT

SKULLKICKERS #7

SKULLKICKERS #7 VARIANT

SLAINE THE HORNED GOD GN

SMURFS HC VOL 6 SMURFS & HOWLBIRD

SPIDER-GIRL #7

SPIDER-MAN #14

STAN LEE'S THE TRAVELER #7

STAN LEE'S THE TRAVELER #7 VARIANT

STAR WARS DARTH VADER & THE LOST COMMAND #5

STAR WARS LEGACY WAR #6

STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 VARIANT

STRANGE CASE OF MR HYDE #2

SUICIDE GIRLS #2

SUICIDE GIRLS #2 VARIANT

SUPER DINOSAUR #2 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

TAKE A JOKE TP

TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #68

TARZAN THE JESSE MARSH YEARS HC VOL 9

TATTERED MAN ONE-SHOT

TATTERED MAN ONE-SHOT AMANDA CONNER VARIANT

THUNDERSTRIKE TP YOUTH IN REVOLT

TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM TP

TRANSFORMERS 3 DARK MOON MOVIE ADAPTATION TP

TRANSFORMERS HEART OF DARKNESS #3

TRANSFORMERS HEART OF DARKNESS #3 VARIANT

TRANSFORMERS IDW COLLECTION HC VOL 4

TRUE BLOOD TIANTED LOVE #4

TRUE BLOOD TAINTED LOVE #4 VARIANT

TRUE BLOOD TAINTED LOVE #4 PHOTO VARIANT

ULTIMATE COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA PREMIERE HC

ULTIMATE WAR PREMIERE HC

UNCANNY X-MEN #537

UNCLE SCROOGE MESSES BECOME SUCCESSES TP

UNKNOWN SOLDIER TP VOL 4 BEAUTIFUL WORLD

VENOM #3 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

VENOM #3 X-MEN EVOLUTIONS VARIANT

WALKING DEAD #85 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY - HOP ONTO THE SINGLE, THIS IS THE FIRST ISSUE AFTER THE UPCOMING VOLUME 14*

WALKING DEAD #85 KETNER VARIANT

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #21

WOLVERINE #9

X-MEN EARTHS MUTANT HEROES #1

X-MEN GIANT-SIZE ED MCGUINESSES POSTER

X-MEN LEGACY #249 *AGE OF X AFTERMATH*

X-MEN SPOTLIGHT

XOMBIE #3

YEAH GN

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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS @ THIRD EYE FOR WEDNESDAY 4/13/11

FLASH #10 - THE PRELUDE TO FLASHPOINT ARRIVES - FIND OUT WHY FLASHPOINT IS GOING TO BE THE RADDEST THING DC'S DONE SINCE BLACKEST NIGHT! IMAGINE "AGE OF APOCALYPSE" in the DC UNIVERSE!

Okay, there's a lot of reasons to be excited about Flashpoint. A LOT. I mean, the fact that Geoff Johns (writer of BLACKEST NIGHT, GREEN LANTERN, BRIGHTEST DAY) is the man behind this one is a pretty big one of those reasons. And, then there's the fact that this is a DC event, and we all know how good of a track record DC has in delivering on their events (see: BLACKEST NIGHT, which was awesome). But, more than any other reason, there's one simple thing that makes me think that FLASHPOINT is going to be the coolest of the cool: this story is essentially DC Comics doing the AGE OF APOCALYPSE, and folks, that's just too cool. What's that mean? Well, Age of Apocalypse was a really cool Marvel story back in the day where Professor X was killed back in the past by Legion, and it totally changed the course of history into a world where Apocalypse ran things, and Magneto led the X-Men. It may sound pretty standard nowadays, but back in the day: that was a freakin' big deal. And, with Flashpoint, there's a very similar feel to what Geoff Johns and company have planned.

The story of Flashpoint is, in a nutshell, about the Reverse Flash doing something that completely screws up the timestream in the past, and changes the course of history for the entire DC UNIVERSE. This means things like Superman's shuttle landing on Earth, Batman's parents dying, and Abin Sur passing his ring to Hal Jordan... NEVER HAPPEN. And, you can probably imagine that this leaves the DC Universe as a much different place than what we know of it now. While some of the characters look to be in similar costumes to their current incarnations, there are others who seem drastically different.

Now, the actual details of Flashpoint, DC has been very hush-hush on, 'cause lets face it: we wanna be surprised. And, while there are a few things they've let me in on about the series that I can't let out, I will say this: you guys are gonna be impressed. And, you'll love the Flashpoint Joker. :)

I'm really stoked about this event, and the whole idea that it's going to have ramifications on the entire DCU, and it's continuity, is pretty freakin' cool.

Now, you're probably wondering where to start as far as FLASHPOINT goes? Well, if you want to get prepped, I'd recommend snagging FLASH #9 and this week's FLASH #10, which are the preludes to the series. This will get you good and caught up for FLASHPOINT #1.

If you want some background on the Reverse Flash, or Barry Allen's return, I'd recommend snagging FLASH #8 for Reverse Flash's origin, and then the FLASH REBIRTH and FLASH DASTARDLY DEATH OF THE ROGUES hardcovers. This'll get you the full scoop on Geoff Johns's recent revival of Barry Allen.

Click here for our official THIRD EYE FLASHPOINT Checklist

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #658 *FF TIE-IN* - Welcome to the Future Foundation, Spidey!

We've been BIG fans of Amazing Spider-man since Dan Slott took on as the regular writer of the series with his BIG TIME arc in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #648. And, things have only gotten better since ASM #657 from a couple weeks ago which showed us the wake for the Human Torch, and Spidey joining the team.

Now, we're stoked to see things moving forward again, as this special issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN spotlights Peter and his work with the Future Foundation, as the Sinister Six begins to hone in on the sense of liability Peter may be in regards to the new FF.

We also get to learn some of the ins and outs of Spidey's new costume, that he was given as a member of the FF.

This is a great opportunity to find out just how Spidey's gotten in the last few months, folks, so pick up AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #658, and find out just how awesome the comic goodness Slott's been serving up is.

Missed AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #657 *FF TIE-IN*? We've still got copies in stock and available to get you caught up.

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #658 *FF TIE-IN*

INFINITE VACATION #2 ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY FROM "MORNING GLORIES" writer NICK SPENCER! MISSED #1? WE'VE GOT COPIES IN STOCK TO GET YOU CAUGHT UP! FIND OUT WHY WE LOVE THIS KILLER NEW SERIES THAT READS LIKE A MIX OF "BLADE RUNNER", "INCEPTION", and "OFFICE SPACE"

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Nick Spencer is one of the most talented up and coming comics writers working in the field right now. He has blown us away with his work on the series MORNING GLORIES (also from Image), and continues to impress us with his work on other titles like THUNDER AGENTS, and IRON MAN 2.0. But, man, Infinite Vacation really blew us away.

And, now, this Wednesday, the highly anticipated second issue of Infinite Vacation arrives, and folks: we are stoked. For those of you who might not be in the know about Infinite Vacation, allow us to give you the rundown.

Infinite Vacation is a story about an alternate reality app/game that allows the user to buy, sell, and trade alternate virtual lives. The higher their credit score, and bank account balance, the more appealing and exciting the alternate life is. So, now, picture this: our hero, has sunk loads of time, and loads of money into living out every possible variation of his life through Infinite Vacation. And, they always bring him to the same end result: bored, and miserable.

And, then one day, he finds a version of himself that got it right, and before he can figure out what that version's secret was, that version ends up murdered. And, so begins the mystery that makes Infinite Vacation so damn interesting. One part murder mystery, one part cyberpunky sci-fi, and then a whole lotta influence from stuff like THE OFFICE, and Office Space, this is a damn good book, Third Eye Faithful.
We highly recommend snagging the first issue, and the second this week if you haven't already read the series, 'cause if you just read the first, you're gonna be hooked and want more right away.

For those of you who've already read this one, we know we'll be seeing you on Wednesday. :)

THE REIGN OF DOOMSDAY COMES THUNDERING DOWN ON CONNOR KENT IN SUPERBOY #6 *REIGN OF DOOMSDAY CHAPTER 5* THIS WEDNESDAY

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I gotta tell ya, Third Eye Faithful, I'm really enjoying the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY crossover that's been running through a few different DC books for the last couple of months. It's a nice, tightly-wound, self-contained crossover that brings a high level of excitement and energy without attempting to be too big and too epic. However, we can sense there's something that is ultimately epic fueling this crossover, and we think it's going to all kick-off in ACTION COMICS #900 when Doomsday, Lex with the Black Ring, and a recently returned Supes all come face to face.

In the meantime though, we're watching as things continue to build, and we've never been more stoked. See, Doomsday, the beast responsible for putting Superman down almost two decades ago, has recently returned, and he's been carving a path through the original Supermen. That's right, starting with STEEL, and then moving forward onto the Eradicator and Cyborg Superman, Doomsday has been on a mission, and that mission has brought him face to face with one of our favorites: Connor Kent, aka Superboy.

We are stoked for this one, folks, and not just cause we've been digging Reign of Doomsday, but because we're also huge fans of Jeff Lemire's current run on the Superboy ongoing series. The writer of SWEET TOOTH brings his very unique style to the world of Smallville and Connor Kent, and manages to use his knack for telling solid stories against the backdrop of rural weirdness in a very, very skillful way.

Wanna get caught up on the REIGN OF DOOMSDAY? We've got all the previous chapters in stock, and available now, so pop on by and snag the first few and catch up to this week's Chapter 5 in SUPERBOY #6.

Click here to read the official THIRD EYE REIGN OF DOOMSDAY Checklist
JONATHAN HICKMAN'S HISTORY-TWISTING SUPERHERO EPIC CONTINUES IN THIS WEDNESDAY'S SHIELD: INFINITY ONE-SHOT

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We're huge fans of Hickman, and many of his projects, but S.H.I.E.L.D was one of our big favorites from last year. This book simply floored us with how awesome it turned out to be, and it totally added many interesting concepts to the rich tapestry that is the Marvel Universe.

Now, this Wednesday, Hickman returns to SHIELD with this one-shot that shows us the miraculous designs of his Da Vinci, the lies, truths and half-truths of Isaac Newton, and the predictions of Nostradamus. See, Third Eye Faithful, in SHIELD these were the original defenders of the Marvel Universe. These were the guys who fended off the Celestials, the Brood, and Galactus before the Avengers and the Fantastic Four existed.

And, this is what makes Hickman's work so compelling. The near-laborious detail that he applies to mixing the realms of history, and the realms of fiction into one larger, interesting story set against the backdrop of the Marvel Universe. Trust us, seeing Leonardo Da Vinci staring down Galactus reminds you of just how incredible a place the Marvel Universe can be.

Wanna give SHIELD a shot? This one shot is a nice self-contained look at the world of SHIELD, or you can go back and catch up on the series, as we have all of the back issues of the original 6 issue limited series from last year in stock and available now.

Click here for a preview of SHIELD INFINITY

BUTCHER BAKER: THE RIGHTEOUS MAKER #2 - Imagine if THE COMEDIAN from WATCHMEN had his own series... it would be this amazing, over-the-top hit new Image book!

Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to get you hooked up!

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Image has been right on point for 2011, folks. Loads of kick-ass new series, and they've delivered in a big way with each and every one. This week, we get the second issue of BUTCHER BAKER, RIIGHTEOUS MAKER, which is one of my own personal favorite new Image books.. 'cause lets face it, I love seeing whacked out takes on the superhero genre.

While it's already been mentioned that this is one of the crop of books that have been the Image buzz books, and is commanding a slight premium on the back-market, lets look past all of that, and talk about one simple thing: how awesome of a read this series is.

Butcher Baker is the story of a former "Patriotic"-themed Superhero, very much in the vein of The Comedian from WATCHMEN. He's retired, spends his days in debauchery, drinks a lot, smokes a lot, and really has no desire to re-enter the superhero game.

And, then Dick Cheney and Jay Leno approach him with one last job, and the fun begins anew.

This book is raunchy, over-the-top, and violent as all get out, and we freakin' love it! Mike Huddleston brings a very cool Bill Sienciewicz (I know I misspelled that, sorry Bill!) type vibe to the art, and Casey is on his A-Game writing some of the funniest, darkest superhero comics since we first saw THE BOYS launch.

If you're a fan of series like THE BOYS, or even darker takes on capes like IRREDEEMABLE and WATCHMEN, you need to snag a copy of this book and see what all the fuss is about.

The most twisted superhero epic of the 21st century.

Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to get you caught up!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #22 - THE CONCLUSION TO THE FIRST 3-ISSUE ARC BY NEW BATMAN AND ROBIN CREATIVE TEAM PETER TOMASI & PATRICK GLEASON - THE BEST BATMAN AND ROBIN HAS BEEN SINCE MORRISON & QUITELY'S FIRST ARC!

Snag issue 20 and 21, and Get Caught Up!

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Okay, so Paul Cornell's run that preceded this (you know the one with the chick with the hole in her head) was a bit flat. And, we LOVE Paul Cornell's stuff, but you know, sometimes you don't hit 'em all out of the park.

HOWEVER, Tomasi and Gleason have turned this book into one of the most enjoyable Bat-books on the stands when they came on with issue #20. Gleason's art is perfect on this, crisp, detailed, and dynamic, and brings a very cool feel to the world of Gotham City. Tomasi slips into the title like he was born to write the characters, and manages to follow up Morrison quite well, keeping the same Weird Tales-esque tone but not losing the sense of bigger-than-life superheroics.

The story has centered around a mysterious new character named the White Knight who has been executing the family and loved ones of various Batman Rogues. No one seems to really "get" the character of Dick Grayson as Batman like Tomasi does, and it shows in this one. You can tell he has an affection for Nightwing, and thinking back to the killer run he had on the character, it's even more obvious.

We're loving BATMAN AND ROBIN, and we suggest you jump onto this run, starting with issue #20, and catch up to this week's #22.

HELLBOY: BUSTER OAKLEY GETS HIS WISH #1 - A GREAT ONE-SHOT ISSUE THAT GIVES YOU THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO FIND OUT HOW AWESOME HELLBOY IS! NEVER READ HELLBOY BEFORE? TRY THE SERIES OUT WITH THIS ISSUE!

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We love Hellboy here at Third Eye. Seriously. The perfect blend of pulp hero awesomeness, quirky humor, and ridiculously detailed and creepy occult stylings make Hellboy into one of the most compelling characters on the stands. Mignola always delivers a great read with the world of Hellboy and BPRD, and the artists he often chooses to illustrate this world are top notch.

This Wednesday, Dark Horse is unleashing the HELLBOY: BUSTER OAKLEY GETS HIS WISH one-shot, which is a great, self-contained story that is PERFECT for readers that're new to Hellboy to jump on board with. This kick-ass tale, illustrated by the master of atmospheric, macabre superhero art Kevin Nowlan, shows us Hellboy being sucked into a giant spacecraft full of mutated livestock. So, what's he gotta do? He's gotta punch, and pummel his way through giant robots, strange techno-organic webbing, and evil aliens to get back to the planet Earth.

You wanna see an example of why we love Hellboy? Buster Oakley is it. Snag yourself a copy this Wednesday, and give it a shot!

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #622 *FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN* - FEAR ITSELF CASTS IT'S SHADOW ON ASGARD, AS THOR BECOMES JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY WITH JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #622

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This Wednesday, a monumental change occurs in the Thor title as it reverts back to it's ORIGINAL title, JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY, and as FEAR ITSELF extends it's reach onto THOR, we're treated to one of the most exciting new directions for the world of Asgard yet.

Loki has returned, and the mystery surrounding his death is about to be revealed. What can the Trickster God be up to this time, and how is it going to affect Thor? And, what side of the fence does Loki fall on in regards to the emergence of SKADI.

With critically-acclaimed up and comer Kieron Gillen handling the writing chores on this one, we're sure it's going to be a stellar read, and Doug Braithwaite's artwork looks AMAZING.

Plus, after the awesomeness that was last week's FEAR ITSELF #1, we CANNOT wait to get more FEAR ITSELF goodness.

Click here for a preview of JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #622 *FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN*

GI JOE #0 - THE COBRA CIVIL WAR BEGINS THIS WEDNESDAY IN THE MOST KICK-ASS LOOKING GI JOE COMIC WE'VE SEEN IN AGES!

Cobra Commander is DEAD! Who Will Take His Place?

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As a child of the '80s, I gotta give props to GI JOE. I always had more GI JOES than I did Transformers as a kid, 'cause lets face it: Transformers were MAD expensive. And, GI JOES, heck, you could get 4 of those bad boys for the price of one Autobot. So, needless to say, I've got a soft spot for the world of GI JOE.

This Wednesday, IDW pumps some serious new life into the GI JOE line of comics with a fresh start, and a brand new storyline called COBRA CIVIL WAR. The GI JOE series is re-starting at #0, and in it, we're getting what looks to be the most kick-ass GI JOE story in a very long time.

Cobra Commander is dead, and the big question is: Who will be the next Cobra Commander? The role of Commander must be filled -- now the most lethal and cunning Cobra operatives will compete for command. The winner? He who kills the most GI JOES. And, guess what else? Remember the NINJA FORCE?
They're showing up for this party. How awesome is that?

This isn't the GI JOE you remember, Third Eye Faithful. Gritty, and intense, this is some of the most promising stuff coming out of IDW this summer.

Click here for a preview of GI JOE COBRA CIVIL WAR #0

JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST VOL 1 HARDCOVER HITS THIS WEDNESDAY - LOVED GIFFEN AND MAGUIRE'S JUSTICE LEAGUE and JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL? YOU NEED TO READ THIS!

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Man, I know a lot of you guys have been eagerly awaiting the JL Gen Lost hardcover, and trust me, I'm super stoked to see it arrive this week as well.

Justice League Generation Lost is a BRIGHTEST DAY-related storyline that's a total of 26 issues, and brings back the much-beloved Justice League International line-up. Many of you, like myself, have fond memories of Giffen and DeMatteis's work on these characters, and folks, I'll tell ya now: Winick does a great job of staying true to it.

What's it all about? Well, mind-controlling mastermind Maxwell Lord, who was resurrected in the aftermath of BRIGHTEST DAY, is targeting the members of the defunct JLI, and now, surviving members Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Fire and Ice must stop him from destroying the entire superhero community. See, Lord (in BRIGHTEST DAY #0), convinced the entire DCU that he didn't exist in a taxing mental feat... except, he could not brainwash the members of JLI.

From there, we're treated to one of the best runs of 2010, and folks, if you're a DCU fan, you'll love this one.

Snag this mammoth hardcover collecting the first 12 issues of JL: Generation Lost this Wednesday!

CARBON GREY #2 HITS THIS WEDNESDAY DELIVERING MORE STEAMPUNK ASSASSIN AWESOMENESS FROM IMAGE COMICS!

Missed #1? We've got more copies back in stock this Wednesday!

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This gorgeous-looking comic hit the shelves of Third Eye last month, and totally floored us with how awesome it turned out to be. We're suckers for stories that have that steampunk aesthetic to them, and Carbon Grey most definitely has that. On top of that, the artwork is AMAZING, and the storytelling is very very solid in this one.

Now, this Wednesday, the second issue hits, and alongside it, we'll be getting in more copies of the sold-out CARBON GREY #1. If you're a fan of recent steampunk series like LADY MECHANIKA, and FREAKANGELS, we highly recommend snagging CARBON GREY. Or heck, if you're just digging all the kick-ass new series Image has been launching, we think you'll dig this one.

What's CARBON GREY all about? A noble family has twins, Mathilde and Giselle, the Sisters Grey. For generations, the Sisters have protected and counseled the Kaiser, ruler of Mitteleuropa. But this is a different time. At the birth of the industrial age a great war is raging. When the Kaiser is assassinated Giselle is accused. Pursued by her sisters and hunted by the enemy Giselle must unravel the prophecy of CARBON GREY before history itself is written.

Short version: It's got awesome art, kick-ass girls wielding giant swords, and flying crazy bomber airships. You'll love it.

BOOKS WE LOOOOOOVE: UNCANNY X-FORCE #7 HITS THIS WEDNESDAY! REMENDER CONTINUES TO IMPRESS THE HECK OUT OF US ON THIS ONE!

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DEATHLOK NATION Chapter 3! Folks, we love UNCANNY X-FORCE, seriously. It's quite possibly the best X-Book being made right now, and continues to get better. And, with a storyline on the horizon that takes the team into the alternate AGE OF APOCALYPSE future.... things are only going to look better, and better in this one.

Remender just gets it, and just like in his first issue of VENOM, he brings a sense of snap, and innovation to characters that've earned their way into being fan-favorites. Heck, his Deadpool has some of the best lines we've seen from the Merc with a Mouth since Joe Kelly's run on the character way back in the day.

And, this Wednesday, the story continues as the hordes of the Deathlok Nation continue to flood into our world, intent on killing Fantomex, and protecting the super soldier production facility known as the World... but, the question is: Why? And, who is Weapon Infinity?

Wanna jump onto UNCANNY X-FORCE? We recommend either grabbing the hardcover collecting issues #1-4 this Wednesday, or snagging the .1 issue of UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1, and then catching up to this week's #7 from there. We promise: you won't be disappointed.

Click here for a preview of UNCANNY X-FORCE #7

UNCANNY X-FORCE: THE APOCALYPSE SOLUTION HC hits this Wednesday, collecting UNCANNY X-FORCE 1-4, as well as some extra bonus material

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Okay, so you just heard us ranting, and raving about UNCANNY X-FORCE. So, we don't need to convince you on the virtues of this amazing series... all we can say is this: if you've been waiting for it to get collected, the time has arrived! Snag this killer hardcover of the first story arc by Rick Remender and Jerome Opena for just $20, and hop on board to the monthly from there, and find out what you've been missing! The best X-Book on the stands, Third Eye Faithful!

SPONGEBOB COMICS #2 - Who doesn't love SPONGEBOB? BONGO COMICS, the folks behind the SIMPSONS and FUTURAMA comics pair with loads of killer Indie Comix creators to bring Mr. Squarepants to the four color page!

More copies of #1 Back In Stock!

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I know, I know, you're probably like "Has Steve lost his mind.. again?" But, seriously, I think it's super rad that Bongo has picked up the Spongebob license, and hey, it's always cool to have another comic you can bring home to your kids as well.

Anyways, the virtuosos at Bongo who're responsible for keeping the Simpsons and Futurama lines kicking for many years are now behind the new Spongebob Comics series, and it's awesome. Loads of indie comix creators like James kolchalka (Incredible Change-Bots, Johnny Boo) are working on this one, and we're loving it.

Missed issue #1? We got more copies back in stock recently to catch you, or your little Third Eye Faithful at home, up to this week's #2.

DEATH OF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH CHAPTERS 2 and CHAPTERS 3 in ULTIMATE AVENGERS vs. NEW ULTIMATES #3 andULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #157

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One of the big sleeper hits of the Spring has been the DEATH OF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN story arc that's been running through ULTIMATE AVENGERS vs. NEW ULTIMATES and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN. This has been some of the best storytelling set in the Ultimate Universe since the very beginning of Bendis and Millar's runs on Spidey and the Ultimates. And, let me tell you, folks: it's awesome to see Bagely back on Ultimate Spidey.

If you've fell out of the Ultimate loop in the last few years, we really recommend coming back for this arc, as it's been kick-ass. We've got all the chapters in stock, as well as the prelude issues, so catching up is easy.

And, while I can't say much, I'll say this: both of these issues deliver in a BIG way this week. So if you're behind on this storyline, this Wednesday is your perfect chance to catch up and find out just what big big big stuff we're talking about. :)

Click here for our official DEATH OF ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN CHECKLIST

LIL DEPRESSED BOY #3 - WE CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS HILARIOUS NEW IMAGE SERIES

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Dude, we're totally hooked on the Li'l Depressed Boy. Just like Johnny the Homicidal Maniac brought a killer dose of humor, and satire to the world of goths, and other eyeliner-obsessed kids, Li'l Depressed Boy brings the same kind of humor to the world of lo-fi indie rock, and basement shows.

And, it's really, really funny. :) We love it.

Missed issues 1 and 2? You should check 'em out this Wednesday, and snag a copy of #3 while you're at it.

NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL 2011 - ZOMBIES VS. ALLIGATORS? AVATAR PRESS SERVES UP ANOTHER HEAPING HELPING OF NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD AWESOMENESS IN THIS ONE-SHOT

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You know that we're long-time gorehounds here at Third Eye, and we're also big fans of Avatar Press's offerings, so when you take the world of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and then add the no-holds-barred approach of AVATAR PRESS, we're pretty much sold.

And, it looks like this Wednesday, we can add another guilty pleasure to our collections with Avatar Press's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ANNUAL 2011. Mike Wolfer, the man who's done all the really killer NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD stuff for AVATAR, returns with an all-new gore-filled tale of zombie mayhem. When the contagion began in rural America, we were instructed to flee to the cities. When the cities became inundated, they became death traps.

Nowhere was safe, and then there was nowhere to run to escape the living dead. Now, the fight for life is reduced to desperation, as a group of refugees cligs to the hope that sanctuary lies deep in the alligator-infested bayous of Louisiana.

Folks, it's gators vs. zombies, with a buncha people in the middle of it all. And, it's gonna be ridiculous!

Nick Spencer (writer of MORNING GLORIES & INFINITE VACATION) continues to innovate with the new War Machine series, IRON MAN 2.0, in IRON MAN 2.0 #3 this Wednesday!

Missed 1 & 2? We've got copies in stock to catch you up!

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Okay, you caught us. We're big Nick Spencer fans. We can't help it. The man can write, no doubt. And, we're totally hooked on his fresh new take on a long-time favorite character of our's: WAR MACHINE.

Spinning straight from the pages of Matt Fraction's incredible INVINCIBLE IRON MAN run, IRON MAN 2.0 brings us the mission by James Rhodes and Tony Stark to create the all-new War Machine suit. Rhodey's new mission already nearly killed him, and a deadly new supervillain poses a threat that War Machine can't fight... and to stay alive, he's going to have to step up the concept of War Machine to 11.

Action-packed, and techy as all get out, Nick Spencer brings his unique futurist-influence of storytelling to the world of Iron Man 2.0, and combined with Barry Kitson's crisp, and compelling artwork, the two really deliver a solid read.

Missed issues 1 and 2? We've got copies in stock and available to catch you up.

Click here for a preview of IRON MAN 2.0 #3

ESCAPE FROM THE NEGATIVE ZONE CHAPTER 2 CONTINUES FROM LAST MONTH'S UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL INTO STEVE ROGERS SUPER SOLDIER ANNUAL #1 - LOOK AT THE PREVIEW FOR THIS ONE... AMAZING ARTWORK!

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I don't know what Marvel's plan is on these Annuals, but whatever they're doing this year: they're freakin' knocking it out of the park. The artwork on last month's UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL (in stock now) was AMAZING, and very reminiscent of Art Adams. And, now looking at preview pages of this week's STEVE ROGER SUPER SOLDIER, this one not only reads just as well as the UNCANNY annual, but the art is just as freakin' good.

This one picks up the story that began in UNCANNY annual, ESCAPE FROM THE NEGATIVE ZONE, which brings together the X-Men, Steve Rogers, and Namor in a big ol shebang with Blastaar. But, of course, there's a lot more to it than just Blastaar, and the X-Men being imprisoned in the Negative Zone.

Just check out the link, and look at the art on the preview pages, folks.. .this is a really solid looking book.

Missed the Uncanny annual? We've got copies in stock to get you caught up.

Click here for a preview of STEVE ROGERS SUPER SOLDIER ANNUAL #1

THOR BY WALT SIMONSON OMNIBUS - 1,192 PAGES OF THOR AWESOMENESS. THE BEST THOR RUN. EVER. COLLECTED IN ONE MASSIVE TOME. A MUST!

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The Walt Simonson run of Thor is considered to be one of the single best runs on a comic. Ever. And, it's most definitely regarded as the BEST Thor run of all-time. And, you know what, Third Eye Faithful? It's true. This is one of those classic runs (ala Stan and Jack on FF, Byrne and Claremont on X-Men, and O'Neil and Adams on Batman) that not only stands the test of time, but even gets better with age. It's rare to see comics that do that, and we are so stoked to see this amazing omnibus treatment that's been given to one of the most incredible Thor runs of all-time.

Nearly 1,200 pages, this collects Simonson's entire run, issues 337-355, 357-369, and 371-382, as well as the Balder the Brave limited series. All collected in the proper reading order which they came out. The art looks incredible, the story is iconic, if there was ever a book you wanted to own in omnibus format, this is it.

We'll have copies available this Wednesday at Third Eye, so snag yourself one if you consider yourself a huge fan of the Simsonson THOR stuff.

THE AGE OF X CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY IN X-MEN LEGACY #247 - FIND OUT WHY THIS ALTERNATE HISTORY STORYLINE SET IN A WORLD WHERE THE X-MEN NEVER EXISTED IS ONE OF OUR CURRENT FAVORITES!

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Marvel continues to keep us impressed with their AGE OF X storyline, which harkens back to the AGE OF APOCALYPSE storyline from way back in the day. In this crossover that's running between XMEN LEGACY and NEW MUTANTS, we're shown an in-continuity alternate reality where the X-Men never formed, and as such, mutants are pretty much endangered, and nearly non-existent. It's fascinating to see the different paths the characters lives have taken, and as the mystery of how the regular 616 Marvel U and the AGE OF X universe connects continues to unravel and keep us interested.

Wanna hop on board this one? We've got all the chapters in stock to catch you up.

Click here for the official THIRD EYE AGE OF X CHECKLIST

Click here for the X-MEN LEGACY #247 *AGE OF X CHAPTER 5* Preview

THIRD EYE STAFF PICKS

Steve - FEAR ITSELF #1 - Loved it. Action-packed, incredible artwork, and without giving out too many spoilers, a very satisfying moment in regards to Thor and the Asgardians. Plus, Odin yells at the Watcher like a cranky old man.

Trish - NONPLAYER #1 - Oh my god. The art in this book is amazing, and the story is great. This is the best Image debut since last year's MORNING GLORIES #1. I loved it.

TORMA - HERC #1 - If you're not reading Pak and Van Lente's HERCULES stuff, you're missing out. A perfect blend of humor, and smash 'em up old school Marvel awesome. This new series looks to be the best yet.

Tony (Prince Frederick) FEAR ITSELF #1 - I know Steve likes to try to mix everyone's up but I had to pick this. I am a major Thor fan, and it was great seeing him get some props here. And it was just a great issue. It does look like this could be the biggest Marvel story since CIVIL WAR.

Sunday, April 10, 2011