THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS @ THIRD EYE COMICS FOR WEDNESDAY 7/20/11

WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS AFTERMATH #1 FOLLOWS UP THE SHOCKING ENDING OF THE WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS FROM LAST WEEK All right, folks. This could be a somewhat spoiler-riffic write-up for those of you who have not read GREEN LANTERN #67 last week, with it's conclusion to the WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS. Already read it? Don't care about spoilers? Scroll down then, and read further! As we saw last week in the conclusion of WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS, Geoff Johns has pretty much set the board for the upcoming GREEN LANTERN #1 that'll be part of the DCU RELAUNCH. Honestly, I had my own theory that this new GREEN LANTERN would be who it turned out to be, but it was still a great surprise, and a very satisfying end to an already awesome story arc. Who is the new Green Lantern? The one, the only.. Sinestro. Yes, we've seen his road to redemption built up over the last few years under the very talented writing of Geoff Johns, and this past week, we saw that as the WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS concluded, Sinestro was re-inducted into the Corps.. and Hal Jordan? He got the boot. So, I'm sure many of you, like myself have questions: What's going to happen to Hal now? What does the future hold for us with the former villain Sinestro as the GREEN LANTERN? What is the fate of his Sinestro Corps? That's the purpose of the upcoming WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS AFTERMATH limited series. This two-part limited series explores all of the events following hot on the heels of the conclusion of WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS, and also lays the groundwork for upcoming new GREEN LANTERN series like RED LANTERNS #1, NEW GUARDIANS #1, GREEN LANTERN #1, and GREEN LANTERN CORPS #1. Personally, I can't wait. The WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS was one of the most exciting DC titles I've read this year, and to see where it's headed, and what Geoff Johns's future plans are is pretty awesome. Click here for the Third Eye WAR OF THE GREEN LANTERNS Checklist. DAREDEVIL RETURNS THIS WEDNESDAY IN THE BRAND NEW, ALL-STAR ONGOING SERIES BY MARK WAID (IRREDEEMABLE, KINGDOM COME) and SUPERSTAR ARTIST PAOLO RIVERA WITH THIS WEEK'SDAREDEVIL #1 I've always been a big fan of Daredevil as a character. He's one of those characters that whenever the right writer and artist get a hold of him.. it's pure comic magic. I'm not sure what it is about the character, whether it's the down-to-earth street-level feel of him and his world, or if it's the complex ethical dilemmas that Matt Murdock faces on the regular, or heck, maybe Frank Miller wrote DD so damn good that he'll be ripe for good stories for years? Anyways, it's been a long time since I've been this excited about DAREDEVIL. I think the last time I really looked forward to Daredevil this much was back when Bendis and Maleev were doing their CLASSIC run (available now in trade paperback). Now, kicking off this Wednesday, is the brand new ongoing DAREDEVIL series, and oh my god, does this thing look great. Paolo Rivera and Marco Martin's artwork on this is amazing, and totally fits the snap of Waid's writing. Most of you are already familiar with the name Mark Waid, so you know, this guy's got the chops. He's written one of our favorites for the last few years with IRREDEEMABLE (the saga of a Superman-esque character gone bad), and is no stranger to writing tragic figures struggling for redemption (INCORRUPTIBLE). Waid still remains one of the best men working in comics today, and to see him on DD is a real treat. It looks like this run kicks off with a goal of getting DAREDEVIL back to basics, as he begins at the ground up, waging a war on the underworld of Hell's Kitchen and taking back the streets of New York City. DD went through some nasty stuff during SHADOWLAND, but this is a fresh start for the hero, and we're loving what we're seein. The art and writing style is very reminiscent of the Jeph Loeb / Tim Sale "color" books like HULK GREY, DAREDEVIL YELLOW, and SPIDER-MAN BLUE. If you're a fan of stories similar to those, or even the mystery noir of BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN, we really think you'll dig the new DD series. Brand new to the world of DAREDEVIL? This is the PERFECT jumping on point. A fresh start with a great creative team, and a back to basics approach that brings the hero back to his roots. You couldn't find a better spot to get into the character. I personally recommend checking this one out on Wednesday, folks, it's looking to be one of the best new titles out this Summer. Click here for a preview of DAREDEVIL #1 DC NEW 52 #1 SAMPLER BOOK AVAILABLE FREE THIS WEEK AT THIRD EYE COMICS BEGINNING WEDNESDAY 7/20/11! GET YOUR'S WHILE SUPPLIES LAST You may have already read our write-up on this in the recently sent out DC RELAUNCH email, but just in case you missed it, we're going to be handing out these great DC COMICS: THE NEW 52 sampler books beginning this Wednesday while supplies last. Pop on by this week, and grab your copy to get the first look at all the exciting new stuff that DC has in store with the Relaunch. Want to know more about the DC RELAUNCH? Click hereto read our full write up on it. GARTH ENNIS REVEALS THE SECRETS OF THE BOYS RUTHLESS LEADER IN THE BOYS: BUTCHER BAKER CANDLESTICK MAKER #1 THIS WEDNESDAY Not only are we pumped about the upcoming BUTCHER BAKER CANDLESTICK MAKER mini-series, but, this also gives us an excuse to clue those of you not already in the know in on THE BOYS and how awesome a series it is. Okay, first off.. THE BOYS, what is THE BOYS? THE BOYS is a long-running series by PREACHER/CROSSED writer GARTH ENNIS that explores a dark reality where superheroes are real and function as private contractors on the government's payroll for national superhuman defense. Of course, many of these superhumans are totally degenerate, and even those who originally went into the life with the aim of helping people have been twisted into a number of different monsters, be it the power-hungry, or the just plain sadistic, they're messed up. And, in this world, THE BOYS, are a small group of individuals who have had their lives totally ruined by the Capes, and now dedicate themselves to bringing sheer pain and misery down on the Capes, be it physical, mental, or even blackmail, THE BOYS do it. It's a great series with a dark sense of humor, a great take on superheroes, and loads of violent over-the-top action. We recommend snagging the first trade if you're curious about jumping on board. Now, this week.. THE BOYS: BUTCHER BAKER CANDLESTICK MAKER #1 is the first issue of a long-awaited limited series exploring the secret history of THE BOYS most enigmatic member. Billy Butcher is a ruthless leader who's hatred of the capes runs deep, and will not stop him from doing whatever it takes to ruin them. From the backstreets of London's East End to the carnage of the Falklands War, from the heights of love to the depths of tragedy, the most violent man in comics reveals the terrible nature of the forces that drive him. And, when he's finished telling his story... it's time to finish things once and for all. Leading directly into the upcoming finale of THE BOYS (#60), this is one not to miss. Make sure you snag your's this Wednesday! FLASHPOINT WEDNESDAY: FLASHPOINT WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #2 ,FLASHPOINT DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #2 , FLASHPOINT THE OUTSIDER #2, AND FLASHPOINT THE LEGION OF DOOM #2 FEED OUR FLASHPOINT FIX THIS WEDNESDAY FLASHPOINT is kicking ass, and continues to keep us coming back week after week with the many awesome tie-ins. This week, we've got the FLASHPOINT WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #2 leading the charge, which explores the other half of the giant war between EMPEROR AQUAMAN and WONDER WOMAN, and with ANNIHILATION/THANOS IMPERATIVE scribes on board, has proven to be one of our favorite tie-ins in the line. The first one ended with a bang, and we cannot wait to see what's in store with the next one. Missed the first issue? We've still got copies (along with the free buttons that come with it) in stock to get you hooked up. Click here for a preview of FLASHPOINT WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #2 Next up we've got another favorite of mine with the FLASHPOINT tie-ins, and that's the DEADMAN and the FLYING GRAYSONS limited series. I'm a huge Nightwing fan, AND a huge DEADMAN fan, and I'm also a sucker for any kind of story set in a Carnival setting, 'cause I've been enamored with carnies and sideshows since I was a kid. The first issue of this one was great, and got things off to a rockin start, with a rude and arrogant DEADMAN mentoring a young dick Grayson after the Amazons take out his fam. Now, the question is can the self-absorbed DEADMAN be convinced to join the Resistance against the Amazon occuptation of Great Britain? Missed the first issue? We've still got copies, along with free DEADMAN buttons in stock to hook you up. Click here for a preview of FLASHPOINT DEADMAN AND THE FLYING GRAYSONS #2Â Next up, we've got FLASHPOINT THE OUTSIDER, which is proving to be one of the most compelling of the tie-ins in terms of the grand mystery behind THE OUTSIDER and his origins. We've seen how Michael Desai is as ruthless in his personal life as he is in the business world, and now a look back to his origins shows us how he took over the crime scene in India and set up the power base he has today. But, when Black Adam launches a final attach to get rid of him, the Outsider will have to eliminate his long-time nemesis once and for all. Missed the first issue? We've still got copies, along with OUTSIDER buttons in stock to get you hooked up. And, then finally, rounding out the FLASHPOINT tie-ins, we've got the FLASHPOINT LEGION OF DOOM, which I REALLY liked the first issue of. This story of classic DC rogues in prison ended with a huge surprise, showing us Plastic Man in a frightening new light. Missed the first issue? We've got copies in stock and available still to catch you up, along with free LEGION OF DOOM buttons. Click here for a preview of FLASHPOINT LEGION OF DOOM #2 FEAR ITSELF WEDNESDAY: FEAR ITSELF FF #1 by CULLEN BUNN leads the charge, FEAR ITSELF DEADPOOL #2 continues the ridiculousness, the JUGGERNAUT saga continues in UNCANNY X-MEN #541 andAVENGERS #15 delivers a BIG FEAR ITSELF tie-in. PLUS MORE! Marvel has been outdoing themselves with the tie-ins to FEAR ITSELF this summer, delivering some of the best written, tightly-woven tie-in titles we've seen from an event in quite some time. This week they've got a whole slew of awesome-looking tie-in titles heading at us, including one we're very pumped for, the FEAR ITSELF FF #1. We've been HUGE, and I mean, HUGE fans, of the current FF run by superstar writer JONATHAN HICKMAN, and when we heard that rising star CULLEN BUNN (SIXTH GUN, THE DEEPS) was going to be heading up the FEAR ITSELF FF mini, we got even more stoked. The focus? Ben Grimm, the Thing, has been deemed "worthy" by the villainous Serpent and now it's up to the FF to put an end to his rampage. Out of all THE WORTHY, I think seeing THE THING wielding a hammer may be the coolest. Not sure why, but the visual, and the whole background of the charater makes it very intriguing. A must for anyone following the FF, check this one out on Wednesday. Click here for a preview of FEAR ITSELF FF #2 One of the breakout hits of the FEAR ITSELF tie-ins has been the totally awesome FEAR ITSELF DEADPOOL by the one and only DR. MCNINJA mastermind Christopher Hastings. What happens when Deadpool bedazzles a hammer? Well, he decides to make his own hammer-wielding foe... with THE WALRUS. Missed #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up! Next up, we've got the AVENGERS tie-in that's been running since AVENGERS #13, and which continues to keep us hooked. We're loving this series, and as the flagship title of the Marvel Universe, this one really stands out. All we can say is... we have a feeling a Hulk will die before FEAR ITSELF is over, and we wonder how closely these AVENGERS tie-ins will hint into that. Click here for a preview of AVENGERS #15 And, the final FEAR ITSELF tie-in that really stands out this week is the second issue in the UNCANNY X-MEN FEAR ITSELF tie-in arc. This arc is leading up to two major things, one of which ties into the events of X-MEN SCHISM, and the upcoming concluding of the UNCANNY X-MEN series, and one which leads us to a storyline involving COLOSSUS getting the Juggernaut's magic gem, and taking on his armor. Both of these facts make us want to read this one even more! Click here for a preview of UNCANNY X-MEN #541 There's some other great FEAR ITSELF tie-ins coming out this week as well that we didn't have room to write-up, like the FEAR ITSELF FEARSOME FOUR #2, HULK #37, HERC #5, IRON MAN 2.0 #7 and FEAR ITSELF HOMEFRONT #4. Click here for our full FEAR ITSELF CHECKLIST. RISING STAR SPAWN ARTIST SZYMON KUDRANSKI BRINGS HIS AMAZING ART TO US WITH REPULSE THIS WEDNESDAY - A VERY COOL SCI-FI SERIAL KILLER THRILLER.. IMAGINE BLADE RUNNER meets SE7EN. IMAGE has really been delivering some seriously great reads this year, and this week, they're unleashing another one of their kick-ass one-shots on us with REPULSE. From the artist of SPAWN, Szymon Kudranski, a newcomer who has been really making a name for himself, and is definitely a name to watch (seriously, I love this guy's art), is writing and illustrating this killer sci-fi thriller focusing on a vicious serial murderer. In the near future, when robotics and other high-tech solutions help solve the most awful crimes, a unit called After Crime allows detectives to taste, feel and see what murder victims experienced before death. Sam Hagen is an AFTER CRIME detective, a broken man with one chance for redemption catching a serial killer who preys on Hagen's fellow cops. Will the solution save Hagen, or doom him? A brutal, unrelenting new twist on the serial killer vs. tortured detective genre. Imagine SE7EN and BLADE RUNNER mashed into one dark, glorious package. Click here for a preview of REPULSE. CRIMINAL MACABRE vs. THE GOON: WHEN FREAKS COLLIDE ONE-SHOT BRINGS THE RETURN OF SUPERNATURAL DETECTIVE CAL MCDONALD Two of my favorites brought together into one book? How awesome is that? Seriously though, the return of Steve Niles's drug-fueled paranormal private investigator, Cal McDonald, coinciding with the arrival of THE GOON is a recipe for pure success. This one-shot serves not only as a killer story featuring loads of screwed-up humor, crazy monsters, and pure horror, but also works as a great introduction to both THE GOON and the world of CRIMINAL MACABRE. Click here for a preview of CRIMINAL MACABRE/THE GOON: WHEN FREAKS COLLIDE BATMAN GATES OF GOTHAM #3 - SCOTT SNYDER, the writer of the upcoming BATMAN #1 DC RELAUNCH title, continues to weave a compelling, and intriguing history of GOTHAM CITY'S elite. We are mega SCOTT SNYDER fans here at Third Eye, and are totally digging his work on series like DETECTIVE COMICS and AMERICAN VAMPIRE, but his recent GATES OF GOTHAM has really shown us that he's got what it takes to be helming the headline title of the DC RELAUNCH. This series has done a fantastic, and fascinating job of weaving a history of the various families that founded Gotham City. Whether it be the Waynes, or the Elliotts, Snyder puts together the kind of tale that draws you in and does not let go. And, in doing so, he's telling one hell of a story set in the present as well. In issue #3, it's BATMAN AND RED ROBIN vs. The Architect, a villain that has been tearing through Gotham's first families like a hurricane. And, most importantly, the secrets of Gotham continue to unearth, which will be leading to the foundations of the BAT-FAMILY titles in the DC RELAUNCH. Missed 1 & 2 ? We've got copies in stock to hook you up. ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #2CONTINUES TO LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE. DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS TITLE, AS THIS IS A KEY SERIES IN THE DEBUT OF THE NEW ULTIMATE SPIDERMAN & THE NEW ULTIMATE UNIVERSE. Last week we gave you guys the full rundown on this ULTIMATE FALLOUT series, and folks, after reading last week's #1, I'm hooked. Bendis really has got it, and set the stage perfectly. Now, this week, ULTIMATES art team of BRYAN HITCH and PAUL NEARY join us for what looks to be the setting up of the ULTIMATE AVENGERS in the ULTIMATE UNIVERSE. And, in the meantime, the road to the debut of the new ULTIMATE SPIDERMAN continues, which from what we've been told by Marvel is going to make a MAJOR splash when it happens (and trust us, you will want these back issues when that goes down, they're going to be scarce then!). Missed last week's issue #1? We've got copies in stock to catch you up. Click here for a preview of ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #2 WALKING DEAD #87 - THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE CURRENT WALKING DEAD ARC HITS THIS WEDNESDAY! JUMPING ON FROM THE TRADES TO THE SINGLES? PICK UP VOLUME 14 & SNAG 85,86 and this week's 87 and YOU'RE CAUGHT UP. ALL ISSUES IN STOCK. As always, we've gotta give some love to one of the single best comics on the stands with Robert Kirkman's ongoing ZOMBIE saga. Of course, as spoiler-sensitive as this one is, the less we say, the better, but let us remind you: if you're not reading WALKING DEAD, you need to remedy that. For only $9.99, you can snag the first volume and find out how awesome this series is! As for those of you following the series in trade, and looking to jump on with the singles, you're only three issues behind from where VOLUME 14 leaves off. And, we've got issues 85, and 86 in stock to catch you up to this week's #87. Long live WALKING DEAD! :) ROB LIEFELD'S CLASSIC FALLEN ANGEL HEROINE AVENGEYLNE RETURNS TO COMICS THIS WEDNESDAY IN AVENGELYNE #1 Rob Liefeld is making his big return this summer with the upcoming DC RELAUNCH and HAWK AND DOVE, and it's only fiting he'd also bring back one of his most iconic creator-owned characters as well. The fallen angel returns as New York City's sins are covered with a fresh blanket of snow, and the psychotic serial killer, Torment, is hard at work creating new ones. Meanwhile, Avengelyne has her hands full with the Red Dragon who has taken a human vessel in search of a new apprentice. Who has the Dragon chosen as his vessel and does it have anything to do with the new appearance of Avengelyne? Whether you're a long-time fan of the character, or a fan of series like TWILIGHT GUARDIAN, WITCHBLADE, and MAGDALENA, take a peek at AVENGELYNE this Wednesday. DC RETROACTIVE BEGINS THIS WEDNESDAY WITH BATMAN: THE '70s, THE FLASH: THE '70s, and WONDER WOMAN: THE '70s. CLASSIC CREATORS TELLING NEW STORIES SET IN THAT ERA Here's something that when I first read about it, I knew was going to be awesome, and now seeing more, and more on it, I'm pretty stoked. Leading the charge this week is the DC RETROACTIVE BATMAN: THE '70s one-shot by the legendary LEN WEIN (SWAMP THING, INCREDIBLE HULK), telling us an all-new story set in the '70s time period. This was a defining period for the Caped Crusader, as it was when he transitioned from the TV's campy Adam West Batman to the DARK KNIGHT DETECTIVE. Also hitting this week are the RETROACTIVE FLASH, and RETROACTIVE WONDER WOMAN one-shots, which bring the same unique spins to these iconic characters. THE MIS-ADVENTURES OF ADAM WEST DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY WITH MISADVENTUERS OF ADAM WEST #1 The legendary star of the '60s BATMAN series, and of course, in recent memory, the Mayor of Quahog in FAMILY GUY, the quirkiness, and goofiness of ADAM WEST is explored in a big way in this new series. Adam West has his career youth-enized in this hip-whimiscal, trans-dimensional epic of an adventure. When a mysterious fan delivers an exotic amulet to Mr. West's doorstep, he's whisked off on an oddysey that will change his career, and his life forever. It sounds totally ridiculous, and I'm sure it is, but c'mon.. it's Adam West. :) THE LEGENDARY CREATOR OF GROO & LONG-TIME MAD MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTOR SERGIO ARAGONES GOES SOLO IN SERGIO ARAGONES FUNNIES #1 THIS WEDNESDAY FROM BONGO COMICS (publishers of SIMPSONS & FUTURAMA) I am a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE fan of Sergio Aragones, and while GROO will always be a favorite, I'm an even bigger fan of the random short strips and other fun things that he'd do. Sergio Aragones Funnies, a new ongoing title, from Matt Groening and BONGO COMICS, delivers an assortment of autobiographical anecdotes, perplexing puzzles, ridiculous short stories, and of course, all of Sergio's unique and hilarious pantomimes and gags. Sometimes it's cool to just have a good humor comic, and if you're an old-time MAD MAGAZINE fan, or anything close, you should give this one a shot. I know I'm personally stoked. ROBERT KIRKMAN AND CLIFF RAITHBURN'S REAPER RETURNS THIS WEDNESDAY WITH REAPER #2 - A SWORD & SORCERY EPIC WITH AN IMAGE SPIN, A MUST-READ Last week IMAGE re-released ROBERT KIRKMAN and CLIFF RAITHBURN's hidden gem, REAPER, a horror/fantasy tale that the two originally did several years ago. The original REAPER one-shot (in stock and available now) told the violent and gutsy story of a deadly assassin, Reaper, who had been hired by a mysterious figure to kill a supposedly indestructible tyrant ruler. That mysterious figure turned out to be none other than death itself, though, whose ultimate aim was to wipe out all life on Earth. Raithburn's, who also provides the gray-tones and inks on WALKING DEAD, art brings the story of REAPER to life in a big way. In this second installment, REAPER begins 400 years after DEATH failed to eradicate life. Now, the magical gem that gave Lord Shirak his power has fallen into the possession of our hero, allowing Reaper to become a warlord himself. Unfortunately, Death is not easily deterred. An awesome read, snag the first one and #2 this week to get in on this kick-ass SWORD & SORCERY epic from the folks behind WALKING DEAD. MARVEL UNIVERSE VS. WOLVERINE #2 - THE PREQUEL TO THE CANNIBAL SUPERHERO ARMAGEDDON OF MARVEL UNIVERSE VS. PUNISHER CONTINUES One of the best sleeper hits of last summer was the MARVEL UNIVERSE VS. PUNISHER limited series which delivered a WHAT IF? story where the entire MARVEL UNIVERSE had succumbed to a disease that turned them into blood-thirsty, sadistic cannibal predators, and the PUNISHER was the last man on Earth, hunting them down one by one. Now, we're getting the official prequel to that one, and learning just how that nasty cannibal plague spread. Following the shocking events of chapter 1, Wolverine is a destroyed man. The world needs him to be a hero, but he knows he is a monster. So, what happens when a more terrible monster rises to form the first tribe of superhuman cannibals? Will Logan allow the owrld to be devoured, or will he cut a swath through these guys. The first series delivered some crazy sighs, like THE THING holed up in the BAXTER BUILDING wearing a necklace of human hands, and the PUNISHER lining the streets of NEW YORK with the heads of various superheroes on spikes. We can only imagine what's in store with MARVEL U vs. WOLVERINE. Click here for a preview of MARVEL UNIVERSE VS WOLVERINE #2 Missed issue #1? We've got copies in stock to hook you up! Wanna check out the MARVEL UNIVERSE VS PUNISHER STORYLINE? We've got the trade paperback to catch you up. WITCH DOCTOR #2 - THE NEW IMAGE HIT RETURNS WITH THIS FORAY INTO A SUPERNATURAL MEDICAL PROCEDURAL ON ROBERT KIRKMAN'S OWN SKYBOUND IMPRINT WITCH DOCTOR hit the store last month, and made a huge splash, delivering one of the freshest new IMAGE series we've seen since the debut of MORNING GLORIES last year. The killer high concept from writer Brandon Seifert, and the AMAZING artwork by the very talented Luka Ketner made this one a fantastic read, and we can see why ROBERT KIRKMAN decided to make this the first non-Kirkman book to be released on his own SKYBOUND imprint. One part Doctor Strange, one part medical procedural, and a whole lotta sheer horror disturbing, WITCH DOCTOR is one heck of an awesome read, and we love it. Another foray into medical horror arrives this Wednesday, as Dr. Vincent Morrow sees a disturbing infestation spreading through the nurseries of Arkham, Oregon.. Cuckoo Faeries.. sueprnatural parasites that plague the babies of new mothers and turn them into crazy parasites. And, there's also some shark cage diving with sea monsters going on here too. Seriously. AWESOME read, if you missed #1, snag yourself a copy this Wednesday. Click here for a preview of WITCH DOCTOR #2 DEADLANDS: MASSACRE AT RED WING ONE-SHOT CONTINUES THE DEADLANDS SERIES OF ONE-SHOTS DELIVERING SIXTH GUN-STYLE WEIRD WEST AWESOMENESS THIS SUMMER We're a huge fan of the steampunky Weird West appeal that the new IMAGE series DEADLANDS has going for it, and we're pretty stoked to see two of the best Western writers working today on this week's DEADLANDS: MASSACRE AT RED WING one-shot. That's right, JONAH HEX maestros PALMIOTTI & GRAY, also the men responsible for recent one-shot hits like TRAILBLAZER & TATTERED MAN, bring their unique style to the world of DEADLANDS, a Weird West setting that blends the horror an Western genres effortlessly. Missed the first of the DEADLANDS one-shots with DEADLAND THE DEVIL'S SIX GUN? We've still got copies in stock to get you hooked up. ROCKETEER ADVENTURES #3 - THE THIRD INSTALLMENT IN THE GRAND RETURN OF DAVE STEVENS CLASSIC PULP FICTION ICON We are totally loving IDW's recent revival of THE ROCKETEER in the new ROCKETEER ADVENTURES series, and this Wednesday, we're in for a treat, as they deliver another collection of kick-ass ROCKETEER stories. This one takes us from high-spirited pulp adventures from folks like Tommy Lee Edwards, Alex Ross, Bruce Timm, and Joe R Lansdale to the too-cool Junior Rocketeer brigade, and of course, some more pin-ups by the late, great Dave Stevens. Missed 1 & 2? We've got copies in stock to hook you up. DUKE NUKEM'S MADE HIS GRAND VIDEO GAME RETURN, AND MAKES HIS COMIC BOOK DEBUT THIS WEDNESDAY WITH DUKE NUKEM GLORIOUS BASTAD #1 I gotta tell you, folks, Duke Nukem's a big guilty pleasure. It's a nostalgia trip for me, and totally reminds me of popping shareware disks into my first PC, and being in total awe of the fact that a video game used bad words. ;) Seriously though, Nukems always a blast, and IDW's delivering a brand new limited series which shows us what time-traveling Nazi UFOS, space pigs, and the French Resistance have in common? They're all about to run head-on into Duke Nukem, and that means they're about to meet a painful end. ARIEL OLIVETTI DELIVERS SOME AMAZING ARTWORK ON THE NEW THOR: HEAVEN & EARTH LIMITED SERIES, BEGINNING THIS WEDNESDAY IN THOR HEAVEN & EARTH #1 There are some comics that the art alone makes them stand out on the racks, and this new THOR limited series, THOR: HEAVEN & EARTH is definitely one of those comics. There's been no shortage of THOR minis this year, and some of those have been REALLY good, but this one looks plain awesome. In the days before Ragnarok, the Gods of Asgard stare across the ramparts of their city towards a massive, demonic army massed at the gates -- the prophesied End of All Days is about to begin. As the army of darkness begins their initial attacks, Thor confronts Loki, who is destined to usher in the Fall of Asgard. But, what he learns from Loki changes the way he sees his treaherous half-brother forever. A great companion to the current storyline running in JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY. This isn't just an awesome THOR story, but an awesome LOKI story as well. Click here for a preview of THOR HEAVEN AND EARTH #1 STAFF PICKS STEVE: X-MEN SCHISM #1 - Man, I feel like I did when I first picked up MUTANT GENESIS by Claremont and Jim Lee growing up. This is a great start for what could be the next big epic X-MEN story. TRISH: FLASHPOINT EMPEROR AQUAMAN #2 - Is it possible for AQUAMAN to get any cooler than he is now? This has been awesome! TORMA: FF #6 - Seriously, this is like the best damn Marvel book I'm reading, gets better and better with each issue. TONY (PRINCE FREDERICK): CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 - Now, THIS is a CAPTAIN AMERICA comic. I was a long-time fan of Bucky as Cap, but it is awesome to see Brubaker refreshed and kicking ass with McNiven on this.

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 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* 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! 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! 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. 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! 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 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? 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? 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! 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 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! 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 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! 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! 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 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 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. 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 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 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! 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 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! 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 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!