THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS @ THIRD EYE FOR WEDNESDAY 4/21/10

IT'S A GREEN LANTERN KINDA WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK! GREEN LANTERN #53- INTO THE BRIGHTEST DAY! GET A FREE GREEN LANTERN RING WITH PURCHASE OF GREEN LANTERN #53 THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE! PLUS, ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN REBIRTH & BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES! MEET THE NEW GUARDIANS! While BRIGHTEST DAY officially kicked off last week in BRIGHTEST DAY #0 (still in stock here at Third Eye!), it's Green Lantern #53 that we're really looking forward to seeing. This issue here pretty much serves as not just the beginning of BRIGHTEST DAY for Hal and the rest of the new Guardians, but also an almost epilogue for BLACKEST NIGHT. We almost knew this was coming after seeing how things played out in Blackest Night 6,7, and 8, but, this week's Green Lantern #53 makes it official: These are the New Guardians. And, now it's going to be very intriguing to see where things are going to be heading for Hal, Atrocitus, Sinestro, Larfleeze, and company now that they actually have to work together and reach an agreement if their future endeavors as The Guardians are going to succeed. Almost a year ago this week, DCU delivered GREEN LANTERN #43, which was the Prologue to BLACKEST NIGHT. It still remains (alongside issues 50, and 52) as one of the most important issues of Green Lantern to date; exploring the back-story of Blackest Night baddie, BLACKHAND, and setting up the BLACKEST NIGHT perfectly. We have a feeling that this week's GREEN LANTERN #53 is going to have the same effect. A crucially important turning point for not just Green Lantern in regards to BRIGHTEST DAY, but for the Green Lantern title overall. There were some unanswered questions at the end of BLACKEST NIGHT #8, especially in regards to the Indigo Tribe, and we cannot wait to see how they're answered in the scheme of things with GREEN LANTERN and BRIGHTEST DAY. For those of you who may just be jumping onto things with the launch of BRIGHTEST DAY, make sure you check out GL #53 as well. While all the tie-ins for large storylines are not integral, the Green Lantern title, written by Geoff Johns (the man masterminding this whole thing) is an integral piece of the storyline, and has proven to be just as important as the core title itself (i.e BLACKEST NIGHT, and now, BRIGHTEST DAY). Not to mention that Green Lantern is just a DAMN GOOD book. You've got the writing of Geoff Johns, who's probably one of the top three best superhero writers working today, and then the killer artwork of Doug Mahnke, who is extremely underrated as an artist, in our opinion. This book has been rocking and rolling for almost three years now, ever since things really kicked off with the Sinestro Corp Wars, and it's just been getting better and better ever since. If you haven't ever picked up an issue of GL before, GL #53 is a perfect spot to jump in, and start finding out why this series rules. And, ontop of all this... we're gonna have more Green Rings to give out this week, and each issue of GREEN LANTERN #53 comes with a GL ring! :) Click hereto read more about GREEN LANTERN #53 Click herefor the official Third Eye BRIGHTEST DAY Checklist BLACKEST NIGHT SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES AVAILABLE THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE! And, then, who could have a killer Green Lantern Wednesday without a nice new batch of BLACKEST NIGHT action figures? This has probably been the hottest line of action figures DC Direct has done in quite some time, and the sculpts on these figures are magnificent. Make sure you get your's quick, 'cause they go out of production fast, and DC Direct is kinda slow to restock! We'll have plenty in stock this Wednesday, so grab yourself your favorites, or a whole set! BLACKEST NIGHT: DIRECTOR'S CUT ONE-SHOT EXPLORES THE BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF LAST YEAR'S BIGGEST COMICS EVENT! TONS OF EASTER EGGS, WRITER AND ARTIST COMMENTARY, and MANY "DELETED" SCENES This 80-page one-shot looks pretty cool, and is sure to appeal to those of you who're like me, and love to dig beneath the surface of the story to see the process and how we got to the finished product. This one-shot delivers several hidden Easter eggs, as well as the meanings behind some of the more cryptic moments of BLACKEST NIGHT. Plus, from what we read, there's several "deleted scenes" that did not make it into the book, as well as never-before-seen character designs. Sounds pretty cool, and if last year's Final Crisis Director's Cut was any indication with it's commentary by Morrison, a very cool insight into the mind of series writer, GEOFF JOHNS. BRIGHTEST DAY SHINES ON THE JUSTICE LEAGUE IN JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #44 *BRIGHTEST DAY TIE-IN* In the aftermath of BLACKEST NIGHT, the brand new line-up of the JUSTICE LEAGUE is getting a big dose of sunburn courtesy of BRIGHTEST DAY. It looks like James Robinson and Mark Bagley are going to be pairing up the JLA with the JSA, as one of the characters featured in BRIGHTEST DAY ends up joining the JLA. The big tease though is who the mysterious villain (and we're wondering just who else has returned from the dead in this whole thing...) that DC is teasing to reveal at the end of this issue, and which character will switch from JLA to JSA or vice versa? We're pumped for this tie-in, not just 'cause we're stoked on everything BRIGHTEST DAY at the moment, but because it's James Robinson doing the JSA again, and with his long history with the JSA, including the critically acclaimed "JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE" storyline, it'll be cool to see him mix his old favorites with his current team of Justice Leaguers. Plus, I think the tease about who's coming back from Blackest Night is pretty obvious by the cover, but the mysterious villain thing has my curiosity piqued. I mean, if there's a buncha dead baddies running around recently returned... just which one is going to be quick to target the JUSTICE LEAGUE? Click hereto read more about JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #44 *BRIGHTEST DAY* ABSOLUTE GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY! BUY YOUR'S THIS WEEK, AND GET A FULL SET OF LANTERN RINGS, THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM! If there's anything that deserves DC's prestigious "ABSOLUTE" treatment, it's Geoff Johns's now classic revival of Hal Jordan in GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH. This six issue limited series took a character that had been long-forgotten by many, and breathed fresh new life into him. More importantly, it was the ground floor for Geoff Johns's road to building the DC Universe into the exciting and interesting place it is now today. The ABSOLUTE collections are always gorgeous, and this one is no exception, a giant over-sized hardcover that collects the full GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH mini-series, the first issue of the Green Lantern ongoing series, the preview story from Wizard Magazine, and then a very cool one-shot story from GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES 2005, which features the incredible artwork of DARWYN COOKE. And, like all ABSOLUTE-format books, this one is over-sized, so you can see Ethan Van Sciver's gorgeous artwork bigger than life. We still have a very limited quantity of power rings left over from last winter's free ring promotion, and when you pick up your copy of Green Lantern Rebirth this week, you'll receive a free full set of Lantern power rings, excluding the white ring which has not been released yet. We're going to have limited quantities of this hardcover available, so if you're set on grabbing one, please get in touch with us about holding you a copy CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #1 KICKS OFF THE SEQUEL TO THE MOST DISTURBING SURVIVAL HORROR STORY WE'VE EVER READ... THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL, FOR SURE, MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THIS ONE OUT WEDNESDAY! PLUS, MORE CROSSED TRADE PAPERBACKS BACK IN STOCK! All right, by now, many of you have read the trade paperback collection of CROSSED that came out last week. And, by now, you too, are hooked like I have been, on the insanely awesome, yet sickeningly disturbing survival horror story of CROSSED. Lets face it, Garth Ennis rocked it out hardcore, and totally set the tone for extreme horror in comics. CROSSED was the equivalent of the first Napalm Death album. We hadn't seen anything that hard-hitting before, and it's completely raised the bar for many. And, this is why we cannot wait to read the sequel which begins this Wednesday. The fact that David Lapham is handling this one has us even more stoked, because let me tell you, if there's one thing that NEEDS to be reprinted it's Lapham's epic '90s crime comic series, STRAY BULLETS. Some of the most gritty, nihilistic modern-day noir you'd ever want to read. And, it was all before the big crime comics explosion of the mid-2000s. But, back to CROSSED. If the first series of CROSSED was the ground-breaking moment, and the first burst of craziness, then this sequel is sure to be even more intense. Why? Well, lets be honest, you can't follow up something like CROSSED and not be prepared to take it up a few notches. After having read the preview of CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES, I am so stoked, it's not even funny. Now, some of you might be wondering... well, I haven't read the first run of CROSSED yet, should I? Honestly, from what Lapham has said in interviews, this new story is a whole new cast of characters in a different corner of the CROSSED-Universe, meaning that it's a fresh, new story. All you need to know is that the CROSSED are evil, sadistic maniacs infected by a disease that reduces them to their most sinister, and most sadistic desires. However, they are not zombies, in fact, they can still think, plot, and plan, just like humans, the only difference: they have no moral compass, they exist to destroy. So, imagine a zombie outbreak where the zombies could strategically position themselves, flood people out of their shelter, and then gun them down. Imagine jet planes being flown by zombies, and human bodies being dropped from them as live ammo. That's CROSSED. The most insane, over-the-top survival horror comic you're ever gonna read. However, while CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES is a nice fresh jumping in spot... YOU HAVE GOTTA pick up the CROSSED trade paperback, and find out what all the fuss is about. Folks, this book was for real, one of the most sickeningly, gratuitously fun reads I've had in a while. Garth Ennis gave us nine chilling issues of survival horror, and I guarantee you: nothing you've read before stands up to CROSSED in terms of the whole "HOLY CRAP" factor. Now, before you go and just assume I'm some nutjob who's easily entertained by creative means of death and destruction, let me also say that the thing that made CROSSED so compelling was how well written the story was. I mean, it's Ennis, and like he normally does, he shows why he's the master of managing to blend the right amount of shock-your-system disgust with compelling character-driven story to make one heck of a good read. The fact that David Lapham is on board for this second one has got me also confident it's going to be a good read, because as I had said before, Lapham's work on Stray Bullets is some of the best comic stuff I've ever read. It's really criminal there's no trade paperbacks of that stuff in print. However, we feel that we're gonna get to see some raw and nasty awesomeness from Mr. Lapham with this new CROSSED series. Click hereto read a preview of CROSSED: FAMILY VALUES #1 GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #25 KICKS OFF THE THANOS IMPERATIVE THIS WEDNESDAY! THE RETURN OF THANOS HAS BEGUN! Who doesn't love THANOS? I mean, many of you like, I'm sure, remember the epic sense of wow and wonder that the INFINITY GAUNTLET delivered, and while we thought it was awesome how the infamous titan went out in ANNIHILATION at the hands of DRAX THE DESTROYER, we knew he'd be back. Thanos is just too cool of a villain to put to rest for good, and now, this week, beginning in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #25, the THANOS IMPERATIVE brings the Mad Titan center stage. Now, why are we so pumped about this? Well, not only is it the big return of Thanos, but it's also a Thanos story that's being written by the incredible duo of Abnett and Lanning. These are the guys responsible for reminding me just how cool Marvel's cosmic characters could be, and ever since their first kick-off with ANNIHILATION, they have turned the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe into something that is must-read material. Whether it's the trippy events of REALM OF KINGS, or the consistently stellar storylines that have been running through Guardians of the Galaxy (one of Marvels most under-rated books) and Nova, Abnett and Lanning have really done a fantastic job of making the Marvel Cosmos a fun place to be. And, now, they're being handed one of the coolest Marvel cosmic baddies ever, and we cannot wait to see their approach. The prologue to the THANOS IMPERATIVE begins here, and all the questions of how he returned, and why he's back are going to start being answered here in Guardians of the Galaxy #25. PLUS, just what does this all mean for the galaxy's motley crew of universal protectors? This one's gonna be a great read, and we cannot wait to get our hands on it this Wednesday. Click herefor a preview of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #25 *THANOS IMPERATIVE PROLOGUE* BRIAN WOOD KICKS OFF DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS #1 THIS WEDNESDAY! THE TALENTED WRITER OF "DEMO", "NORTHLANDERS" and "DMZ" WRITES HIS DREAM STORY AND MAKES WILDSTORM COOL AGAIN. THINK BRIAN WOOD MEETS "LORD OF THE FLIES" First off, folks, it comes as a surprise to us too that this is Brian Wood's dream book, but, hey, the man writes some of the best comics on the stands, and after reading the advance of this first issue: IT'S FREAKIN' AWESOME. First off, why are we surprised? Well, DV8 is a '90s superhero book that's set in the Wildstorm universe, and it hasn't really been seen or heard of in a very long time. However, Wood apparently has been trying to write this story for years, and now he's finally gotten his chance. DV8: Gods and Monsters is an eight-issue mini-series with the killer art of Rebekah Isaacs, and serves as a brand new story for people who've never read a Wildstorm book before in their life. The book stars the DV8 characters who made their debut in the original series that Warren Ellis did during the mid-90s, which in my opinion, was ahead of it's time in how it depicted the lives of warped, selfish, and ultra-violent super-powered adolescents who looked at saving the world as a close second place to their own selfish desires. Wood's approach looks to be much more in tune with the kind of work that's really made him into a must-read creator, whether it be the high-octane action/political thrills of DMZ, or the introspective character-driven stories of DEMO, this series seems to bring together a perfect marriage of the two. The story looks to be focusing on a team of super-powered 20-somethings who're extremely dysfunctional, and maintain very messed-up relationships with one another. Wood decides to take these damaged, and sometimes purely unlikable characters and givet hem something incredible and epic to grapple with, and see how it changes them as individuals. While I don't want to drop spoilers on this one, I'll give you a rundown of how things kick off.. the kids wake up to find themselves, literally falling from the sky into the middle of a prehistoric world. We kind of get the impression that the DV8 gang has been "on ice" for an unknown amount of time, and are now thrown into this situation. The real interesting dynamic is how eight brightly colored superhumans literally falling from the heavens affects a primitive society. And, that's where the title comes from: Gods and Monsters. All in all, folks, whether you're a fan of cutting edge superhero stuff that kind of runs along the spirit of NO HERO, or SUPERGOD, or if you're into the heady stuff that runs through DMZ, and DEMO, you should give this one a try. I think this may be up there as one of my favorites of the week, and it could really give the Wildstorm universe that much needed shot in the arm it's been needing for quite some time. As for whether or not you need any prior knowledge of the DV8 crew... no. This is a fresh story with a fresh start, and throws you right into the thick of things. Click hereto read more about DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS #1 SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN ONE-SHOT - SPIDEY AND DARK AVENGER VENOM GO HEAD TO HEAD IN THE RUBBLE OF ASGARD! Last week's SIEGE one-shots really impressed the heck out of me. I really dug all three of them, especially the Captain America and the Loki. It's so hard nowadays to tell during these big events which tie-ins are going to be a good read, and which aren't, but I'm pretty happy to say that all three from last week were killer reads. I just sat down and read through the SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN coming out this Wednesday, and I'll have to admit: this one is pretty damn cool too. First off, don't expect anything that's over-the-top in terms of revelations or reveals. But, what you do get is probably one of the coolest, most solid one-off Spider-man stories I've seen in quite some time. The whole issue is pretty much a giant brawl between Spidey and the current incarnation of Venom, which we've all been waiting to see for quite some time. Does it deliver? Folks, does it ever. Sometimes you just want to see the good guys hit things, and Spidey does a whole lot of that. The writing's solid, the art is good, and it helps flesh out the wallcrawler's place in the grand scheme of things in regards to SIEGE. Click herefor a preview of SIEGE: SPIDER-MAN #1 STEPHEN KING'S AMERICAN VAMPIRE #2 FOLLOWS UP THE FIRST ISSUE OF THIS KILLER NEW VERTIGO SERIES! IF YOU HAVEN'T CHECKED THIS ONE OUT YET, YOU NEED TO! Dude, I was totally impressed with the first issue of the new Vertigo series, AMERICAN VAMPIRE. I mean, first off, there's the whole you know sense of awesomeness that you get from watching the FIRST, ORIGINAL COMIC WORK of the Master of the Macabre, Stephen King, unfold before your eyes. But, I've gotta tell you guys: co-writer Scott Snyder delivered big-time on this one as well. And, after our interview with Snyder about the future of AMERICAN VAMPIRE, I could not be more stoked to see where this story is going. American Vampire kind of channels the feel of hard-hitting, gritty dust and blood Vampire tales like NEAR DARK, and combines them with the old spooky mystique of classics like SALEM'S LOT. The artwork, and the writing on the first issue was sharp, with dialogue that you just pulled you in, strong characterization, and a very nice sense of pacing. If you haven't read AMERICAN VAMPIRE yet, here's the scoop: The story of AMERICAN VAMPIRE seems to be centered around an Old West outlaw by the name of Skinner Sweet. In the first issue, we see two narratives that kind of wrap together, one set in the '20s during the heyday of Hollywood, and the other telling us the origin story of America's first Vampire, outlaw Skinner Sweet. From the vibe we got of the first issue, it looks like this series is going to explore not just the motivations of the O.G American bloodsucker, Skinner Sweet, but the whole lineage of Vampires in America. It's a very cool read that manages to tell a very solid period piece without feeling old-fashioned, or dated. This one definitely lives up to the hype, and if you want a compelling horror story, or just a damn good vampire story... then you need to read this one. It's fantastic. This Wednesday, we'll be seeing the release of AMERICAN VAMPIRE #2, and we're pumped to see where the story of Pearl, Skinner, and the rest is heading. Heck, we're only one issue into this thing, and I'm already planning to put it right near the top of my "To-Read" pile this week. If you missed issue #1, no need to fear, we've got plenty in stock to get you caught up this Wednesday! Click hereto read more about AMERICAN VAMPIRE #2 Click hereto read our interview with AMERICAN VAMPIRE co-writer, SCOTT SNYDER that we did after the release of issue #1. X-MEN SECOND COMING CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY IN X-MEN LEGACY #235 *X-MEN SECOND COMING PT 4*and X-FACTOR #204 *X-MEN SECOND COMING: REVELATIONS* Another killer dose of the hottest X-MEN crossover since MESSIAH COMPLEX arrives this Wednesday in the pages of X-MEN: LEGACY #235. Man, how long has it been since the X-MEN were this cool? I couldn't tell you, but, folks, this storyline has been killer. It's really gotten back to the roots of the X-MEN, and gets better with each installment. The whole scoop on this one is Hope, the first and last mutant baby born since the events of M-DAY (check out HOUSE OF M trade paperback, and the DECIMATION trade paperbacks) has returned from the future with Cable, and wouldn't you know? All the X-Men's old human anti-mutant extremist villains have combined forces to exterminate Hope. So, Cameron Hodge, Bolliver Trask, Bastion, and so on and so forth are all out for blood. This week, the action continues in X-MEN: SECOND COMING CHAPTER 4, where we see the X-MEN that've been on the trail of Hope and Cable have lost a team-mate, and their trail has gone cold. And, that's where Rogue comes into the picture. When I was a youngin' reading X-MEN, I loved Rogue's character, but after about 15 years of Rogue/Gambit over-dose.. I got pretty sick of her. It looks like in this issue we're gonna see her come back into her own as a strong, and interesting character, and I'll admit: I'm pretty pumped about that. Click herefor a preview of X-MEN LEGACY #235 *X-MEN SECOND COMING PT 4* X-FACTOR #204 *X-MEN SECOND COMING: REVELATIONS TIE-IN* BOLLIVER TRASK PUTS OUT THE HIT ON X-FACTOR! Now, let it be said: X-FACTOR is one of the best X-Books you're not reading. There's just something so unique, and fresh about Peter David's approach to these characters that has really turned this book into a sleeper hit here at Third Eye. And, this week, you may get a chance to sample that in the pages of X-FACTOR #204, which ties into X-MEN: SECOND COMING as one of the "Revelations" tie-ins. While this issue is not an actual chapter of the storyline, it does feature events that are taking place on the outskirts of what's going on, and it looks like we're going to see Bolivar Trask intent on one mission: Kill every member of X-FACTOR. How's he plan to do that? He's gonna hire the team and send 'em into a surefire death-trap. Click herefor a preview of X-FACTOR #204 *X-MEN SECOND COMING: REVELATIONS* ARE YOU READING GRANT MORRISON'S JOE THE BARBARIAN? IF NOT, THEN REMEDY THAT THIS WEDNESDAY, AND CHECK OUT THIS FANTASTIC NEW SERIES! A TRUE URBAN FANTASY TALE THAT HAS US HOOKED HARD HERE AT THIRD EYE! JOE THE BARBARIAN #4 HITS THIS WEEK! Grant Morrison's limited series which takes a shy, diabetic teenager and throws him head first into a trippy realm where all of his action figures have come to life, and live within a world of their own making, has had us really hooked since it's launch. While we felt the first issue was a little slow, it was when we got into issue #2 that we knew Morrison was onto something here. Each issue seems to be building towards a much larger picture than what we had assumed at the start of the series. In last month's issue #3, we learned that there's a real importance to this new world Joe's stumbled upon, and had a very cool Alice in Wonderland or Wizard of Oz, albeit slightly darker, feel to it. In issue #4, it looks like the adventure quotient of the story is gonna be kicking up big time, as the mysteries of the Iron Kingdom and it's relationship to Joe's real world are finally revealed. And, it also looks like Joe's going to get a new traveling companion thrown into the mix for the adventurer and his rat friend's voyage into Ultimate Darkness. Joe the Barbarian has been a stellar read since issue #1, and we highly recommend it. Sean Murphy's art brings Morrison's crazy, and tripy world to life in so many ways. And, I mean, there's just a real "cool" factor about reading what is basically a high-adventure fantasy story that's set in a mythical world composed of action figures, and toys. The fact that artist Sean Murphy seems to be deliberately keeping the look and feel of the toys as '80s favorites, is very cool. When you see Optimus Prime or Snake-Eyes lurking in the background, or the Captain Picard-like character giving Joe a word of advice... it's just very cool stuff. If you've missed the prior 3 issues, don't sweat it, we've got all three in stock, and it's easy to get caught up. PLUS, issue #1 is only a buck! Click hereto read more about JOE THE BARBARIAN #4 RADICAL COMICS'S HOTWIRE: REQUIEM FOR THE DEAD by WARREN ELLIS & STEVE PUGH AVAILABLE THIS WEDNESDAY IN TRADE PAPERBACK! CYBERPUNK BLADE RUNNER MEETS GHOST BUSTERS AWESOMENESS COURTESY OF MR. WARREN ELLIS! Here's a trade paperback hitting this week that I'd call a sure-fire must read. Hotwire by Warren Ellis and Steve Pugh launched last year, and was one of the shining lights in up-and-coming publisher Radical's line-up. The story centers around Detective Hotwire, who's what people in this dystopian Blade Runner-ish future call a Detective Exorcist, and her plight to control the unruly spirits of the dead. Imagine this: ghosts are acknowledged and proven as scientific fact, and now there's no room in the afterlife for them, so they roam the world, and it's up to the authorities to make sure these spirits and poltergeists don't interfere too much with everybody's day to day. And, this is where Alice Hotwire comes into play, she's the best there is at reining in the "Blue Lights", which're what the dead are called as they roam mindlessly. However, now they're being turned into weapons of mass destruction, and she's the only person who can save the city from a total meltdown. This one played out like a very cool, cyberpunk kinda ghostbusters story, and we highly recommend it, especially if you're an Ellis fan. And, Pugh's artwork is INCREDIBLE. In addition to the limited series, this trade paperback includes creator notes, character designs, and even some newly remastered tales from Alice Hotwire's past, featuring some never-before-seen Warren Ellis stuff. Click hereto check out the preview pages of Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead THE DOOMWAR CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY AS THE FANTASTIC FOUR JOIN THE FRAY IN DOOMWAR #3! Amidst the Sieges, and the Second Comings, there's a pretty killer little event that's taking place in a more quiet corner of the Marvel Universe, and that's the DOOMWAR. This one has a much more old-school (but in a good way), tons of good guys going head to head with one bad guy kinda vibe, and it's really been a lot of fun. Simply put, the Black Panther is on a mission to not just rescue Storm from Doom, but take Wakanda back from Doom, and he's enlisted the forces of the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and even Deadpool to help him do so. While it's unclear whether the events of DOOMWAR are set before or after SECOND COMING/SIEGE (we're assuming that it's during SIEGE, but before SECOND COMING), the story has been pretty killer so far. And, really, it's all because it's one whole storyline focusing on Dr. freakin' Doom! I mean, c'mon... we know we just went zany over Thanos, but we like Doom even more than Thanos when it comes to bad guys, and it's great to finally see an event where he's getting center-stage. If you missed issues #1 or #2 of DOOMWAR, don't worry, we still have plenty in stock to catch you up. Click herefor a preview of DOOMWAR #3 MAGDALENA #1 KICKS OFF A NEW TOP COW ONGOING SERIES FOR THIS LONG-TIME FAN-FAVORITE TOP COW CHARACTER! AND IT ACTUALLY LOOKS PRETTY GOOD. Now, I have to be honest. I've never been a big TOP COW fan. I LOVED WANTED, and whatever KIRKMAN dishes out under the Pilot Season imprint, I'm all over. I even enjoyed the Cyberforce/Hunter Killer mini from last year, because Kenneth Rocafort's awesome artwork. However, I've just never really been a big fan of many of TOP COW's characters. Don't get me wrong, I loved what Garth Ennis did on the early DARKNESS stuff, but you know, where the company went in later years, just wasn't my thing. However, I know a lot of people do dig TOP COW, and I really have an appreciation for some of the talented artists they've got working for 'em, so it was with some curiosity that I decided to scope out the preview of the first issue of the new MAGDALENA ongoing series, and folks, it's pretty damn cool. If you're a TOP COW fan, you're gonna love it, but even if you're like me, and haven't really dipped your toe in their "universe"-centric books in a while, you should give this one a peek. The preview reads like a very smooth, well-done vatican conspiracy kinda thing meets Assassin's Creed action and espionage. And, I REALLY dig the artwork, but that's really nothing new for TOP COW, because they always have some of the best artists working on their books. All in all, I think that this one is worth giving a shot, especially if you're into religious conspiracy stories, or kind of ultra-violent Tomb Raider-esque fun. Plus, I have to admit, seeing that old logo on the top of the cover has gotten me nostalgic. Click herefor a preview of MAGDALENA #1 MARK MILLAR (KICK-ASS, NEMESIS, OLD MAN LOGAN) WRAPS UP HIS FIRST ARC OF ULTIMATE AVENGERS THIS WEDNESDAY IN ULTIMATE AVENGERS #6 You know, Mark Millar can do no wrong, in my opinion. The man just knows how to write one hell of an entertaining comic, and his current run on the ULTIMATES with ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS has been fantastic. He's really kinda pulled the ULTIMATES up from where they'd fallen after the very disappointing ULTIMATES 3. His unique take, and twist on the world of the AVENGERS as seen through the guise of the Ultimate universe is fantastic, and this run, which has focused on the reveal of Steve Roger's illegitimate son growing up to be the Ultimate Red Skull has had us on the edge of our seats the entire time. This week, Millar wraps up the conclusion in typical epic Millar fashion, bringing us a huge showdown between Captain America and the Red Skull, and the Avengers need to get there from keeping these two from destroying the entire world in the process. If you haven't yet read ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS, but have been meaning to, we've got issues 1-5 well-stocked here at the shop, so it's easy enough to get caught up. If you're looking for a tight, self-contained, and well-told Avengers story with a definite edge to it (I mean, c'mon, this is being written by the guy who did KICK-ASS and OLD MAN LOGAN), then give ULTIMATE AVENGERS a shot. Click herefor a preview of ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING RISE OF THE ELDRAZI IN STOCK AT THIRD EYE THIS FRIDAY! The third set in the Zendikar block, Rise of the Eldrazi will be in stock and available at Third Eye this Friday. We'll have plenty of booster packs, sealed booster boxes, fat packs and intro packs available. STRAIGHT FROM THE PAGES OF THOR, LADY SIF GETS HER OWN ONE-SHOT WITH SIF #1 THIS WEDNESDAY! PLUS.. BETA RAY BILL!? YES! This one looks pretty kick-ass, but that might just be because I've really become a big Thor fan over the last few years. This one-shot gives us the tale of Sif, an Asgardian warrior who craved the blood of her enemies, and how she has not been the same since Loki possessed her body. This one-shot features Sif and Beta Ray Bill fighting their way forward as she tires to reclaim her former glory. My thoughts? Looks pretty cool, the preview reads well, and while I'm not super familiar with the creative team, the art is killer. But, c'mon, Sif is a cool character, and it's kinda neat to see her getting some spotlight. Plus, I think it's cool they're actually addressing the whole Loki taking over her body thing. Click herefor a preview of SIF #1 WARREN ELLIS'S DO ANYTHING GRAPHIC NOVELLA ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY GIVING US THE RAMBLINGS OF ELLIS AS TOLD THROUGH A ROBOTIC JACK KIRBY HEAD. YES, WE'RE SERIOUS! Here's a cool one. This little slab of awesome, priced only at $5.99, collects the writings and ramblings of critically acclaimed author, WARREN ELLIS, as told through the robotic head of Jack Kirby. Ellis's thoughts on the comics medium, creating comics, the future of comics, and their past, are all told here, and it's very compelling stuff for anyone who is a fan of the man's work. Give it a look this Wednesday, for some truly funny, yet insightful looks at how the comic industry operates. STAFF PICKS Steve - BRIGHTEST DAY #0 = An exciting start for DC's next big progression of things. It's got a very cool, ground zero feel to it, where you feel like you're at the start of something very cool. The balance of major characters with minor is well done, and the writing and art were really sharp. Really excited for more now! Trish - GEORGE R.R MARTIN'S FEVRE DREAM #1 = I'm not necessarily a big GEORGE R.R MARTIN fan but I really liked this new Avatar book. Bloody, and vicious, it's got that kind of old school vampire charm to it. Torma - FLASH #1 = The Flash is officially cool again. Thank you Geoff Johns! Matt - KILL SHAKESPEARE #1 = I liked this one a lot. It had a real Stuff of Legend / Fables feel to it. The hook is perfect too, Shakespeare's villainous characters brought to life and seeking to murder Shakespeare? Awesome.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS @ THIRD EYE FOR THURSDAY 5/28/09!

WOLVERINE #72 *OLD MAN LOGAN CHAPTER 7* ARRIVES THIS THURSDAY AS ONE OF MARVEL'S MOST POPULAR STORY ARCS NEARS IT'S END!

It's OLD MAN LOGAN week! This is cause for celebration! This is the one comic that has ALL of us on the edge of our seat, eagerly awaiting each subsequent chapter, and when one of those show up.. we just flip out with excitement. After the big cliffhanger ending of issue #71, we've been anxious to find out just where the story is going to take us next, and as Logan has made his way to New Babylon... now, we get to find out just HOW the superheroes of the Marvel Universe bit the dust, and why the Red Skull is in such a big position of power. We know you guys are just as stoked as we are, and trust us, after seeing the first few preview pages... we know this one's gonna be one hell of a read!

For those of you not already reading Old Man Logan... here's the scoop on what's been Marvel's biggest story arc of 2008 and 2009... 50 Years in the future, Wolverine is no more. There is only Logan. A man who has dedicated his life to peace, and has had his claws sheathed for over 40 years due to an intense tragedy that occurred in his past (which is revealed in issue #70, and is one of THE best reveals in comics I've seen in a very long time). Picture this, all the Marvel superheroes are dead, dinosaurs roam the earth (they were used for a short period of time as luxury pets exported from the Savage Land, but when civilization fell, ran wild), Dr. Doom controls half of the United States, yes, this series is AMAZING! If you haven't read it yet, catch up this week at Third Eye, as we have all of the issues back in stock! Click here for a preview of WOLVERINE #72 *OLD MAN LOGAN PT 7*

AMERICAN SON BEGINS THIS WEEK INAMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 - SPIDEY GETS A RETURN TO GLORY IN THIS EXCITING NEW DARK REIGN TIE-IN STORY ARC!

It's been a good long while since we've been extremely excited for a new story arc in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, in fact, it's probably been since the John Romita JR NEW WAYS TO DIE arc that we got really excited about AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, but now with the beginning of this week's new AMERICAN SON storyline, we are totally pumped. First off, the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN title is finally being integrated back into the normal continuity of the Marvel universe. Yeah, we know it never really "left", but the anthology-style format, and inconsistent creative teams have made the book feel detached from current continuity. But, with the new AMERICAN SON storyline, the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN title is being tightly wound back in with the mainstream 616 fabric of the Marvel Universe. How so?

Well, it's Peter Parker aka Spider-man finally throwing off the gloves, and going full force after Norman Osborn. Life is sucking hard for ol' Spidey, and he's decided that it's time to get on his feet, and save the world by going after Norman Osborn, his old nemesis, who is now the acting leader of the DARK AVENGERS (as Iron Patriot). Anyone who's even remotely a Spidey fan knows the history between Osborn and Spidey, and how deep their feud runs. It's as classic as Batman vs. Joker, and we've been waiting for the arc where they actually have Spidey responding to the craziness of what's happening in the pages of all the DARK REIGN stuff. And, as for the title character? American Son? Who is this? We're taking our best guess that it's Harry Osborn, and we think that's a pretty awesome direction for the story to take.

Other reasons why American Son is going to be completely and totally awesome? Other than the fact that it's the Spidey story arc that we've all been waiting for, it's got one hell of a creator team on it... Joe Kelly, who is the man responsible for making the DEADPOOL character who he is today in his classic late '90s Deadpool ongoing series (which is available in trade paperback format here at Third Eye under the title DEADPOOL CLASSIC v.2 ), and we know that Kelly's knack for witty dialogue and talent at spinning a compelling yarn will definitely flesh out Spidey. And for the art duties, it's got the amazing pencils of Phil Jiminez, who has worked on classic hits like INFINITE CRISIS, and part of Morrison's NEW X-MEN run.

As you can see, now is the best time you could possibly jump onto Spidey, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 is the perfect place to hop aboard. Whether you're an old school Spidey fan, or you're hooked on the current run of DARK REIGN madness, you should give this one a peek. Click here for a preview of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #595 *DARK REIGN* AMERICAN SON PT 1!

GREEN LANTERN #41 *AGENT ORANGE PT 3* CONTINUES THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ROAD TO THIS SUMMER'S BLACKEST NIGHT! PLUS, ALL CHAPTERS OF RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS and AGENT ORANGE NOW IN STOCK! PLENTY OF FREE BLACKEST NIGHT #0s STILL AVAILABLE!

Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps have been some of the consistently most awesome series we've been following. It's just plain well-crafted, straight forward super-hero meets space opera storytelling that has remained one of the most consistent storyline in the DC Universe for the last few years. Geoff Johns has crafted an epic, and the cohesion between his run on Green Lantern, and Tomasi's run on Green Lantern Corps has been top notch. Solid storytelling, top notch art, and a great sense of direction has gotten us more and more stoked about where the series is heading with this summer's Blackest Night, which is going to be one of THE stories to follow in comics this year.

The third chapter in Johns's AGENT ORANGE story arc which as a whole has been leading into Johns's Blackest Night arc will be hitting this Wednesday. And, along with it, we are getting back the first two chapters of AGENT ORANGE back in stock. We had 'em here for a while (cause you know that Third Eye is big on making sure we have plenty of copies to keep you guys caught up) , but due to overwhelming demand, the issues went out of print, and were unavailable for re-order... UNTIL NOW! And Third Eye's got em, so if you need to catch up. We got your back! And, this week in the new ish of GL #41 *AGENT ORANGE PT 3*, we get to see how Hal's dealing with his newfound abilities, and the Orange Lantern's quest for conquest!

To read more about GREEN LANTERN #41 *AGENT ORANGE PT 3 *, click here

To read more about BLACKEST NIGHT , click here for the WIKI entry

It's An Ennis Week at Third Eye, Four Of This Great Writer's Series Hit The Racks This Thursday!

GARTH ENNIS (writer of THE BOYS) CONTINUES HIS TWISTED SURVIVAL HORROR MAXISERIES WITH CROSSED #5 THIS THURSDAY!

We love Garth Ennis here at Third Eye. It's no secret. The man is one of our favorite writers, and he's got an incredible ability for shocking a reader's sensibilities, and pushing their boundaries while at the same time delivering a well-told, well-written story. He grosses you out, makes you uneasy, but at the same time, his characters (as demonstrated in PREACHER, and THE BOYS) are so well fleshed out that you really become attached to them. I guess the point we're trying to make is that the man doesn't just deliver the big shockout stuff without some substance to it. And, his survival horror tale from Avatar, CROSSED, has been a shining testament to this. Okay, CROSSED is horrifying. It's one of the most disturbing tales I've seen in any medium (comics, film, ect), but it's not the obvious gross-outs that get you, but the subtle ones. We really have no idea what to expect next in this series, as every issue has been full of some thrilling twists and turns, but we know one thing is for sure: it's going to leave us waiting for more.

Haven't read Crossed yet? We've got plenty of issues #0-#4 in stock, and will have plenty of #5 in stock on Thursday, for you to get caught up. What's the back story? Picture this, a post-apocalyptic tale where the planet has been completely decimated by a disease that turns those infected into relentless, sadistic, homicidal maniacs. It's kind of like a zombie story, but not... see, these people are NOT undead, they are just infected humans who still have all of their brainpower intact. This means that they can get pretty inventive in the horrible ways they terrorize the landscape. The story has us following a group of survivors trying to well, survive, in this horrible new world. The Crossed (the term for those infected) are pretty much pure evil, plain and simple. And, they will spread their disease however they can.. if they don't kill you first!

To read more about CROSSED, click here to check out an interview with Ennis and series artist Jacen Burrows.

BACK TO BROOKLYN CONCLUDES THIS WEEK WITH BACK TO BROOKLYN #5!

Another fantastic Ennis limited series that we've been following here at Third Eye has been the incredible Back to Brooklyn, which gives us Ennis's take on Organized Crime. That's right, it's Scorcese by way of Garth Ennis, and we've been very impressed with the entire run. The story is about one wiseguy who goes snitch to get his family out of Brooklyn before a huge crime war breaks out between the Italian, Jamaican, and Russian mafias. The police cannot get them out, so after arranging for a deal, he makes it his mission to go back into Brooklyn one last time to get his family. Of course, he's got the biggest target on his head out of everyone. This one has been a wild ride, and every issue has added another disturbing layer to this gritty, true crime-style world that Ennis has constructed for us. All we can say, is are you guys prepared for one of the bloodiest finales in comic book history? We know we are! Click here for a preview of BACK TO BROOKLYN #5 (note: it's a comic book resources preview, so the link may not redirect properly)

BATTLEFIELDS: TANKIES #2CONTINUES THE BEST OF ENNIS'S WAR STORIES YET!

One thing that Ennis does well is war stories. You can tell that the man has a genuine affection for the genre, and he really does put his heart and soul into the researching and telling of these tales. Ennis does not shy away from the gruesome horrors of war, and this current series, TANKIES, started off the first issue as one of the most bloody of what he's done in the others yet, in our opinion. The tale? A British tank squad caught behind enemy lines during The Battle of Normandy. It's just them, and their tank, as they try to re-unite with their unit. While we really enjoyed both Night Witches and Dear Billy, it's Tankies that we think is going to stand out as our favorite of the Ennis war tales. And, part of this might be due to the awesome pencils of Carlos Ezquerra (who told many, many classic 2000AD & Judge Dredd tales way back when, but is more known over here for his collaborations with Ennis on tales like JUST A PILGRIM), who brings the horrific reality of a tank being blown to scrap metal into horrifying reality. Click here to check out a preview of BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES #2 (it's a comic book resources preview, so the link may not redirect properly)

THE PRO NOW BACK IN STOCK AT THIRD EYE, A MUST FOR FANS OF "THE BOYS"

Before Ennis was telling his twisted take on superheroes, and the people who's job it is to keep them in line with THE BOYS, he did a relatively unknown one-shot called THE PRO with Amanda Conner. This twisted little one-shot is all about a hooker who gets superpowers from a mysterious alien to prove that you know, every human being has the potential of doing good. Of course, the real reason he does it is because he's a creepy perv and wants to follow her around in her superhero outfit. And, then things just get completely zany when the Justice League of Honor shows up to recruit her into the fold. This is Ennis at his best, with a shocking dark comedy that delivers all sorts of entertaining satire. But, in pure Ennis style, he manages to deliver one of his heartfelt morality plays in the confines of this hilarious story. A must read for fans of THE BOYS, if you haven't read it yet, give THE PRO a shot this week as we've got it back in stock!

DARK REIGN FORECAST: THE HOOD DEBUTS IN HIS NEW LIMITED SERIES, DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #1, NEW AVENGERS #53 CONTINUES THE SEARCH FOR THE NEW SORCERER SUPREME, AVENGERS INITIATIVE #24"INITIATIVE DISASSEMBLED", ELEKTRA CONTINUES TO SLAY INDARK REIGN ELEKTRA #3 & MUCH MORE!

It is one heck of a great week for those of us following the exciting events of Marvel's DARK REIGN crossover. First off, everyone's favorite flagship Marvel title, NEW AVENGERS #53 , hits the rack this week with the third chapter of WHO IS THE NEW SORCERER SUPREME? Things are really starting to heat up as we near the discovery of who will be taking on the mantle of Master of the Mystic Arts in the Marvel Universe. I think it goes without saying that NEW AVENGERS remains one of the most consistently solid and entertaining Marvel ongoing series, month in and month out, so of course, we're stoked.

Next up, is the launch of a limited series we're EXTREMELY pumped for, and that's the DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #1 , which explores one of the most exciting Marvel characters introduced in this decade. The Hood, who was originally created by BRIAN K VAUGHN (the extremely talented writer behind Y THE LAST MAN, RUNAWAYS and EX MACHINA), was introduced as a normal crook who just happened to come into possession of a magical cloak that gave him many unusual abilities. Even with those abilities, he continued to pack heat, and employ the tactics he'd always done. Instead of using the cloak to become a crazy supervillain, and take on superheroes, he used it to make himself rich. It was revealed that the cloak is actually the demonic entity Dormammu, and we've seen the Hood rise into being one heck of an interesting characters in the last few years. Bendis really made him stand out in the NEW AVENGERS: The Trust storyline (available in trade paperback, NEW AVENGERS v.7) from a couple years ago, where in the aftermath of CIVIL WAR, he united all the 2nd rate supervillains into a cunning criminal outfit. Calling himself the new Kingpin of Crime, the Hood has played a crucial role in the events of DARK REIGN, and in this new limited series, we get an insight into the motivations and machinations of the character. The thing that really made him an interesting read when he was introduced was how he was just a common crook from a troubled background. His mother on the verge of being senile, his partner in crime being wrapped up in addiction, and his pregnant girlfriend who he kept his dirty deeds a secret from, all helped flesh the character out as more than just another villain. After having been developed into the most interesting criminal mastermind in the Marvel universe we've seen in a long time, we now get to see how the Hood balances his personal life, being a father, and more, with the fact that he's the figurehead of the Marvel Universe's criminal underworld. One thing we know is that the book will be bringing in a lot of Marvel characters we haven't seen or heard from in a while, which is pretty exciting in itself. Not to mention, it's got the artist of the original Hood series, Kyle Hotz, doing the pencils, and his work perfectly fits the character. This limited series looks to deliver the kind of conflicted, noir-influenced storytelling that we all love here at Third Eye, while at the same time dishing out the goods on one of DARK REIGN's major players.

And then, finally, hitting this week, we've got the next installment of INITIATIVE DISASSEMBLED inAVENGERS: INITIATIVE #24 , as well as the follow-ups to the current Dark Reign happenings in DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #3 (which has been surprisingly awesome), and the second issue in the new Ms. Marvel direction (where Moonstone is now the title character), in dark MS. MARVEL #39 . Also, who could forget, the exciting WEAPON XI storyline nears it's conclusion in WOLVERINE ORIGINS #36 as we gear up for DARK WOLVERINE.

THE BATTLE FOR THE COWL AFTERMATH EXPLORED IN THIS WEEK'S BATTLE FOR THE COWL,GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE!

Battle for the Cowl had a GREAT ending last week, and we're very pleased with who the new Batman looks to be. While we'll avoid letting any spoilers slip, we will say that we are really happy they went the way they did with it, and we're totally stoked for this summer with all the exciting new BATMAN books hitting the racks. This nice little endcap one-shot that serves as the companion piece to the GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN DEAD one-shot that kicked off the whole BATTLE FOR THE COWL story looks like an exciting read. Four ordinary people, Harvey Bullock, Vicki Vale, Dr. Leslie Thompkins, and Stephanie Brown, all reflect on where they fit into the grand scheme of things in this new Gotham where a new Caped Crusader has risen up to be it's guardian. How does Gotham deal with the arrival of it's new Batman? Find out this week in GOTHAM GAZETTE: BATMAN ALIVE! . To check out a preview, click here!

ALIENS MAKES A BIG RETURN TO AWESOMENESS THIS WEEK WITH DARK HORSE'S NEW "ALIENS" LIMITED SERIES!

One thing I remember fondly growing up as a kid obsessed with comics, and monster movies, was stumbling upon all the whacked out ALIENS comics that Dark Horse put out. Sure, it was a mixed bag as to what was good, and what was crap. But, the coolest thing in the world was hitting up the spinner rack at the Metro video store in Marketplace mall, and snagging up some gruesome tale of everyone's favorite insect-like Aliens. The franchise has been pretty dead in comic book format (aside from some of the killer omnibus editions Dark Horse has been putting out), but, the time is finally right for a grand return to awesomeness with this week's brand new ALIENS limited series kicking off. Why are we so stoked on this, and think it's gonna be a killer read?

Well, it's the writer of all those consistently killer BPRD series we've been digging, John Arcudi, and it's got some really stellar art by a relatively unknown new comer, Zach Howard. And, lets face it, it's balls to the wall ALIENS awesomeness that's got everything you know and love about the franchise. Surly Space Marines and Deadly Monsters. We really think this one's gonna be a fun read for any fans of the franchise, and personally, can't wait to check it out this week. Click here for a preview of ALIENS #1!

ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #6CONCLUDES THE BLODDY BATTLE OF THE CENTURY FROM TV'S "LOST" CO-CREATOR DAMON LINDELOFF AND SECRET INVASION ARTIST LENIL YU

While the wait for issue #3 was an incredibly long period of time, we've got to say, we're so happy that this series got back on schedule. It's definitely one of the coolest reads we've followed, and we're so glad to see it being wrapped up properly. I mean, come on, the series starts out with Wolverine being contracted by Nick Fury to kill The Hulk, Wolverine finding The Hulk holed up in a Tibetan mountainside with his own harem of women, and then getting ripped in half by The Hulk, only to have his torso and legs thrown 7 miles apart. And this week, we get the final chapter in this battle of brutality, as Fury's coming in to clean up Logan's mess. AND, we're gonna see how in the heck Wolverine's gonna piece himself back together after being literally torn in two. Finally, we haven't even touched on the big draw: it's the showdown between Wolverine and Hulk, and we get to see every brutal, bloody page of it in this week's ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS HULK #6! Click here to read more about ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS. HULK #6!

WARREN ELLIS'S IGNITION CITY #3CONTINUES ELLIS'S AWESOME GRIMY TWIST ON RETRO SPACE HEROES IN A DYING WORLD

Another favorite writer of our's here at Third Eye is Warren Ellis, and while he's always consistent in delivering some great reads, we've been really impressed with his newest AVATAR series, IGNITION CITY. This one is a very cool little yarn that's like the HBO series DEADWOOD meets BUCK ROGERS. He's taking old school science fiction icons, and basically acting as if the world they lived in hit a ceiling, and stopped developing. What you've got left is a bunch of broken down starpilots, and space heroes boozing it up and dwelling in depressing homes made of rusty old rocket ships. This one's a neat little apocalyptic trip through a retro world where jetpacks, rayguns, and high adventure all existed, but took a turn for the worst as time went on. Imagine Flash Gordon as an alcoholic, and rayguns used to scorch the flesh from bone in barroom arguments. And this week, the third issue hits, so we know you guys are stoked to get your next fix of this great series! Click here to read the Wikipedia entry on IGNITION CITY.

STARCRAFT GETS IT'S OWN COMIC SERIES COURTESY OF WILDSTORM THIS WEEK WITH STARCRAFT #1!

We here at Third Eye grew up by the glow of our computer monitors, and we remember the days before the massively-multiplayer online games, and awesomeness of things like X-BOX Live. If you wanted a compelling, and addictive online game experience, you had a few choices to go with, but one of the ones we always kept coming back to was Blizzard software's STARCRAFT series. This game that riffed on things like WH40K, provided us with countless hours of fear at the words: zerg rush. So, we have to admit, we are completely and utterly stoked about the release of the new Starcraft ongoing series that explores all the aspects of the Starcraft universe, beginning with the story of the WarPigs, a disbanded unit of outlaws out to assassinate Jim Raynor. This one's actually got a pretty solid creative team penning it with Keith Giffen (the man who helped shape ANNIHILATION with Abnett and Lanning), Simon Furman (the man responsible for tons of killer Transformers comics), and some killer art by a newcomer we haven't seen before. Click here to read more about STARCRAFT #1

MESSIAH WAR CONTINUES WITH X-FORCE #15 *MESSIAH WAR CHAPTER 5* THIS THURSDAY!

The Messiah War has been one of the best X-MEN stories we've read since well, Messiah Complex, itself! This follow-up to Messiah Complex has been fantastic, and it goes to show why X-FORCE is our favorite monthly X-MEN series (the creative team behind X-FORCE, Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle have been in charge of the direction of this arc). Now, as we learn what the fate of mutantkind's last Hope may be, and Stryfe gets closer to realizing his goals, Bishop's gonna have to make his move. And, Archangel is left to make a pivotal decision that will impact the entirety of X-FORCE. Click here to read X-FORCE #15 *MESSIAH WAR CHAPTER 5*