FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW

The Green Arrow gets cool again! Harkening back to his LONGBOW HUNTERS roots, in the aftermath of JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE, Oliver Queen has done what no Justice Leaguer should do, and now he must pay the price!

• BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30 *PROLOGUE*
• JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE AND FALL SPECIAL ONE-SHOT
• GREEN ARROW #31
• GREEN ARROW #32
• JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE OF ARSENAL #1
• JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE OF ARSENAL #2
• JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE OF ARSENAL #3
• JUSTICE LEAGUE RISE OF ARSENAL #4
• GREEN ARROW #33
• GREEN ARROW #34

This is it, folks. Only one more to go after this one,
and that’s the finale! Blackest Night has proven to be one of the best
events we’ve seen in years from either of the big 2 publishers. Geoff
Johns’s masterpiece has had years of subtle organic growth and build-up
in the pages of Green Lantern, and when it burst out onto the racks of
Third Eye last July, we knew that he’d delivered us some true comic
magic. It’s not often that one storyline can cross so many different
audiences, but Blackest Night has everyone enthralled, folks who
normally don’t read DC, folks who religiously read DC, and everyone in
between.. we’re all hooked on this great story.This Wednesday,
after what’s felt like an eternity (and really it’s only been a little
over a month and a half), we get the second to last installment of
Blackest Night. Much has happened in the pages of both Green Lantern #50
and Green Lantern #51 since those last two epic pages of Blackest Night
#6 back in December. And, now, we’re pumped to see where this whole
thing is going.

For those of you who may not have been keeping
up on what’s been happening since issue #6, we’ve seen the new “Deputy
Lanterns”, Yellow Lantern Scarecrow, Orange Lantern Lex Luthor, Star
Sapphire Wonder Woman, Red Lantern Mera, Blue Lantern Flash, and Indigo
Lantern Atom, going head to head with the Black Lanterns. We’ve seen Hal
Jordan re-unite with the Parallax entity. And, now, in Blackest Night
#7, it looks like we’re going to learn the true motivations behind
Nekron’s return, and when it’s revealed… everything is going to be
changed, from the sounds of it!

If you haven’t yet started
reading Blackest Night, we could not recommend this series enough.
Whether you’ve been following the DCU for years, or if you’re just
getting back into things, we think you’d really enjoy this event.

What’s the scoop on Blackest Night?
Ever since Geoff Johns brought Hal Jordan back, and made Green Lantern a
must-read, he’s been building this storyline. It really began to show
itself in the pages of the Sinestro Corps War (now available at Third
Eye in trade paperbacks: Sinestro Corps War v.1 & Sinestro Corps War v.2), and then from there.. the
path was set.

Basically, the Blackest Night is the return of an
obscure, age-old villain named Nekron, the freakin’ Lord of the Dead!
And, Nekron’s has unleashed his Black Rings, and begun the resurrections
of EVERY dead DCU character you can think of. Of course, when they come
back.. they’re a vengeful, undead, heart-eating monster. So, imagine
Dick Grayson’s dead parents trying to rip out his heart, or heck,
imagine DC icons like The Martian Manhunter or Aquaman smelling the fear
on someone and wanting to devour it by eating their heart! This is what
Blackest Night is, and if you’re not yet reading it.. you really need
to!

So, where do I start? We currently have everything you need
to get caught up on Blackest Night here at Third Eye. If you’re
interested in just getting the core story, we recommend this reading
order for what’s out so far:
GREEN
LANTERN #43 *BLACKEST NIGHT PROLOGUE*
BLACKEST NIGHT #1
GREEN LANTERN #44 (takes place in between BN 1
& 2)
BLACKEST NIGHT #2
GREEN LANTERN #45 (takes place in between BN
2 & 3)
BLACKEST NIGHT #3

GREEN LANTERN #46 (takes
place in between BN 3 & 4)
GREEN LANTERN #47 (takes place in between BN 3 & 4)
BLACKEST NIGHT #4
GREEN LANTERN #48 (takes place in between BN
#4 & 5)
BLACKEST NIGHT #5

GREEN LANTERN #49 (takes
place in between BN #5 & 6)
BLACKEST NIGHT #6
GREEN
LANTERN #50 (takes place directly after Blackest Night #6)
GREEN LANTERN #51 (right after GL #50, right
before BN #7)
BLACKEST NIGHT
#7

For those of you who’re already onboard, we know
you’re as excited as we are about this week’s BLACKEST NIGHT #7! If you’d like to read more on BLACKEST NIGHT #7, click here

BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30 – IS THIS THE LEAD-UP TO THIS YEAR’S HIGHLY
ANTICIPATED “FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW” STORYLINE?

It has been quite a while since I’ve been
excited about Green Arrow. And, it’s funny, because he’s always been a
favorite DCU character for me. It might be because I was introduced to
him with two of the best runs on the character: Mike Grell’s Longbow
Hunters (a classic that still stands up today as a great piece of work)
and Kevin Smith & Brad Meltzer’s runs on the character when he
returned in the late ’90s/early 2000s. The quality on these stories, and
the characterization of Oliver Queen was so on point, that I’ve had a
soft spot for him ever since.

But, for the last few years, Green
Arrow has not had the best of luck. His series kind of petered out when
Meltzer left. Winick had a halfway decent run, but towards the end of
his run, it kinda got weak. And, I just haven’t really been able to
follow the character much since then.

And then, DC announces
their proposed FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW storyline for 2010… and I’m
excited. I think this is going to be the kind of GA storyline that shows
everyone why Oliver Queen is a badass character. I know that some of
this is going to play out with the JUSTICE LEAGUE: RISE AND FALL
one-shot, and ties directly into the whole Arsenal getting his arm taken
off in Cry for Justice, but I can’t help but wonder.. is this Black
Lantern Green Arrow issue going to have some prelude stuff for the big
FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW storyline due this year?

Either way, I’m
excited about reading a Green Arrow comic for the first time in a while.
I mean, so far, almost everything that’s carried the Blackest Night
banner has been a solid read. But, this one, from the preview pages
we’ve read, and from the killer covers it’s got… this one looks GREAT.

Obviously, they’re playing in on the fact that many DC
characters that were once dead and had previously returned are now
reclaimed by Nekron as Black Lanterns. And, the one thing that has been
most interesting about this development, as seen in ADVENTURE COMICS #7
BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY, is how these characters say what they really,
truly believe through their Black Lantern selves. In other words, those
things they’d never let be known.. they’re put out for all to see.

The
artwork on this one looks VERY sharp, and from the preview pages, it
looks like it’ll be a pretty action-packed issue. Green Arrow has always
been a very conflicted character, and had a bit of an edge to him, so
it’ll be kind of cool to see the Black Lantern aspect emphasizing it.
Most of all though, I’m excited to see if this is a sign of things to
come for the character, and the FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW storyline that
keeps getting talked about.

Click here to read a preview of BLACK LANTERN GREEN ARROW #30

BLACKEST NIGHT JSA
CONCLUDES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH BLACKEST NIGHT JSA #3!

One of the more underrated Blackest Night
3-part limited series tie-ins has been the Blackest Night JSA. Now,
maybe it’s just because I’m a big JSA fan, but I have really been
enjoying this one. The entire concept of the JSA in DC nowadays is the
idea of legacy heroes. Heroes from days gone past passing their mantles
onto the next generation, and watching the legacy of characters like Mr.
Terrific or the Sandman being carried on. I think I just came into the
JSA at the right time, when Geoff Johns, David Goyer and James Robinson
originally relaunched the series back in the late ’90s. But, anyways,
back to my point… you’ve got these characters who’s entire being is
built around the carrying on of a legacy being put face to face with
their predecessors.

Of course, their predecessors happen to be
Black Lanterns, and want to rip their hearts out and eat them, but you
know.. still a pretty heavy thing to face. It looks like this week as
the series wraps up, we’re going to see the JSA going toe to toe with
Black Lantern Earth-2 Superman. If you’re still looking for more
Blackest Night goodness, and haven’t tried BLACKEST NIGHT JSA, we’ve
still got plenty of #1 and #2 in stock, so check ‘em out this Wednesday!

For those of you who’ve already been following BLACKEST NIGHT
JSA, you’ll have a real treat waiting with the conclusion of the series
this Wednesday.

Click here to read more about BLACKEST NIGHT JSA #3

MARVEL’S SIEGE EVENT CONTINUES TO TAKE THE COMIC WORLD BY
STORM THIS WEDNESDAY! CHECK OUT THIS GREAT BATCH OF SIEGE TIE-INS
HITTING THIS WEEK, INCLUDING THE UBER-IMPORTANT THOR #607 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*!

Okay, folks, first off, we’re gonna start with the
biggest of the bunch. Thor #607 is a HUGE issue in regards to SIEGE, and
if you’re reading SIEGE, we definitely recommend picking this one up.
Even if you’ve been trying to avoid doing all the tie-ins, give this one
a go at least, because we guarantee you’re gonna be in for a treat.
While I can’t go into detail without dropping major spoilers, I will say
that you’re going to see some Asgardians getting dealt some fatal
injuries… and, well, there’s a very big return of a character that was
prominent a few years ago in a big way. A character that we’re finally
going to get to see Thor go head to head with, and folks, it is going to
be EPIC!

Aside from all that, Kieron Gillen and Billy Tan’s run
on Thor has been a damn good read. They kicked off their run with issue
#604, told a very cool Thor/Dr. Doom storyline that ran a nice little
parallel to all the build-up to SIEGE, and now they’re kicking things
into major high gear with this special SIEGE tie-in. Kieron Gillen’s
writing is top notch, and it’s obvious that he’s going to be a name to
start paying attention to, in the same way that writers like Matt
Fraction and Ed Brubaker slowly rose to prominence, we’re going to see
Gillen do the same, I feel. The guy is THAT good. In addition to
Gillen’s killer storytelling, Billy Tan is knocking out some of the best
art in his career here. He’s definitely gone back to the style that
made us really notice him when he was working on Rise and Fall of the
Shi’ar Empire with Brubaker.

So, folks, whatever you do, DON’T
MISS THOR this week. You’re in for a real treat, as this one is an
action-packed, punch-in-the-gut kinda issue that definitely adds to the
dynamic of SIEGE in a big way. And, how do we know this? Well, Marvel
was kind enough to provide us here at Third Eye with an advance copy to
read to show us they weren’t full of it this time.

Click here for a preview of THOR #607 *SIEGE*

Next up on the agenda is NEW AVENGERS #62, following hot
on the heels of the big splash that NEW AVENGERS #61 made with Cap
rallying the troops, we get to see what happens next as the NEW AVENGERS
have to deal with a surprise attack from a super-charged HOOD and his
crew as they’re dealing with the madness that is the Siege on Asgard!
Obviously, the NEW AVENGERS are in a weakened state here, because
they’re scrambling to come to Thor and Asgard’s aide, but, as we saw
last month in NEW AVENGERS #61… there’s a whole army of crazy
fourth-string villains out for their blood, with the Hood leading the
charge.

Click here for a preview of NEW AVENGERS #62 *SIEGE*

The first chapter of SIEGE that hit DARK
WOLVERINE, with last month’s DARK WOLVERINE #82 (still available here at
Third Eye) made a HUGE splash on the last couple of pages. The issue
was actually very well-written, and surprisingly, me not being a Daken
fan, I actually kinda of dug the character here. I think the
characterization was perfect, and to watch as he mentally deconstructs
his team-mates was very cool. Those last few pages, while now, may not
be suggestive to the reality of things, still provide a HUGE holy crap
moment… and we can only expect things to be explained this week in
DARK WOLVERINE #83.

Click here for a preview of DARK WOLVERINE #83 *SIEGE*

Another one of the tie-ins for SIEGE that
really drove home the message that each book that ties into SIEGE is
providing a relevant, meaningful push to the overall direction of the
story was AVENGERS: INITIATIVE beginning with AVENGERS: INITIATIVE #31
*SIEGE PRELUDE*, where we got to see just how Taskmaster felt about
being catapulted into Norman Osborn’s elite Cabal of power-players.

So
far, the first two SIEGE tie-ins of AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE have been
very good, and provided us with a very cool look at the lower-level
supervillains that’ve used the Initiative as their way to an easy
payday. Well, now, their luxury cruise is up, and it’s time for some
serious chaos. The fact that the characters are pretty much freaking out
themselves about being sent off to fight in Asgard is very cool, and
somewhat humorous. But, it’s the characterization and the focus put on
Taskmaster that is really making the Initiative an enjoyable tie-in to
read. In the previous issue, we saw how the Taskmaster saw the group
beatdown of Thor as his chance to get out there, and prove his worth.
And, with the focus being directly on him as one of the people who
overpowered Thor… he’s now more than a little worried about what comes
next.

Click here for a preview of AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #33 *SIEGE*

And, the first of Thunderbolts carrying the SIEGE banner
arrives this week as well. Thunderbolts had really hit it’s stride with
Andy Diggle kicking off his run, and then Jeff Parker taking over the
reigns. The characterization of guys like Paladin and Scourge has been
top notch, and we’ve felt that Thunderbolts is one of those
under-the-radar Marvel books that is a great read.

In this
tie-in, judging from the preview pages, Osborn is sending everybody’s
favorite covert ops team of bad guys into the heart of the kingdom of
Asgard to retrieve the mythical Spear of Odin. An item that Osborn calls
a genuine “game-changer” in the Siege on Asgard.

I liked the
first few pages of this one a lot, so I’m pretty eager to see where it
goes.

Click here for a preview of THUNDERBOLTS #141 *SIEGE*

WARREN ELLIS (writer of SUPERGOD, IGNITION CITY,
TRANSMETROPOLITAN, and much more!) DEBUTS HIS NEXT TWISTED AVATAR
MEGA-HIT: CAPTAIN SWING and HIS ELECTRICAL PIRATES of CINDERY ISLAND!
CHECK OUT THIS STEAMPUNK MASTERPIECE THIS WEDNESDAY IN CAPTAIN SWING #1 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*

Here’s one that I’ve been really looking forward to for
the last few months, since I started seeing all the ads for it pop up in
the back of Gravel, and other Avatar titles. This feels like a book
that Ellis was born to write, and we cannot wait to get our hands on a
copy this week.

Warren Ellis is known for writing some very
kick-ass science fiction comics. He’s really carved out a niche for
himself in this area, in particular, and from what we’ve seen of him
venturing into steampunk on things like Freakangels, his genuine passion
for the medium causes the pages of his work to practically crackle with
raw energy. He practically redefined comics in the ’90s with his work
on series like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, PLANETARY, and the AUTHORITY, and he’s
been cranking out one of the most diverse, yet consistently good
assortments of work since then with everything ranging from NEXTWAVE to
IGNITION CITY to NO HERO, SUPERGOD and FELL.

In other words,
we’re pretty big fans of Mr. Ellis here at Third Eye.

So, when a
new series of his kicks off, it’s a big deal, and just judging from the
cover of CAPTAIN SWING, we feel this is going to be one of Ellis’s best
yet.

What is CAPTAIN SWING all about? Set in the year 1830, a
rookie beat cop keeps seeing things that he’s not supposed to be seeing.
He’s on the trail of the notorious serial killer, Spring-Heeled Jack,
otherwise known as Jack the Ripper. But what he finds are things he
can’t comprehend: A crooked Bow Street Runner with a flintlock
revolver, flying things that are not supposed to fly, and a violent
science-charged spectral pirate ship known as Spring-Heeled Jack,
commanded by a raving madman, and cold-blooded murderer known as CAPTAIN
SWING, and his crew of Electrical Pirates.

Generally, what it
looks to be is a badass mixing of the swashbuckling pirate genre with
the setting and feel of the steampunk genre. Of course, the scattered
references to Jack the Ripper lead us to believe there’s going to be
some vicious ties to the notorious serial killer, but that could be pure
speculation on our part. The preview pages do look pretty violent
though. All we know is that the art on this one pops, the story looks
great, and we couldn’t be more excited to check it out this Wednesday.

Click here to see what Blair Butler from Attack of the
Show’s FRESH INK has to say about CAPTAIN SWING and the ELECTRICAL
PIRATES OF CINDERY ISLAND!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #9 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 3* - THE
COUNTDOWN TO BRUCE WAYNE’S RETURN CONTINUES, AND BATMAN’S TIES TO
BLACK-HAND ARE EXPLORED!

One of the best books DC’s been putting out
since last spring, and has not only remained one of the best, but
actually gotten better with each and every issue, has been Grant
Morrison’s BATMAN AND ROBIN. Morrison took the concept of Dick Grayson
putting on the cowl, and pairing up with the long-lost son of Bruce
Wayne, Damian, as Robin, and he ran with it, injecting a fresh new
dynamic and approach to the world of BATMAN and his supporting cast.

Of
course, part of the appeal to has been how Morrison has been rotating
his artists for each 3-issue story arc, hand-picking artists that he
feels best fit the mood and tone of the arc at the time. And, the end
result is fantastic, you get a very cool fusing of story and art that
practically leaps off the page at you, grabs you by the throat, and
pulls you head first into the spires of Gotham City.

The most
recent story arc, IN BLACKEST KNIGHT, has been the high point of the
series thus far, in my opinion. Now, I may be a little biased being that
the fact that this one has some loose ties to the Blackest Night event
I’m totally loving, but I really feel that Morrison has hit his stride
here. I was a little apprehensive about Cameron Stewart (only being
really familiar with his stuff from Seaguy) doing the art, but, he’s
proved me wrong, as his style suits the settings and characters being
used in this perfectly. Plus, he’s showing that he has the same kind of
raw energy to his work that made Quitely’s first three issues pop so
well.

What is Batman and Robin:
In Blackest Knight? From what we’ve seen, and from what Morrison
has said, the Blackest Knight story arc in Batman and Robin is the
unexplored link between Bruce Wayne’s supposed death, the mystery of the
skull Black Hand has been carrying around, and the much-rumored Return
of Bruce Wayne that will be taking place this fall in the BATMAN: RETURN
OF BRUCE WAYNE storyline.

Basically, there’s a bunch of
unanswered questions about Bruce Wayne, his fate at the end of Final
Crisis, and just what the heck he was doing in a cave at the very end of
FINAL CRISIS scrawling on the wall. Now, Morrison is planning to do a
limited series this spring that’s either going to be called BATMAN: THE
RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, and apparently we’re going to see Bruce Wayne
literally fighting his way through the time-stream. So far, the sketches
and storyline concepts sound incredible, and we’re VERY pumped to see
this event. But, what we’re even more pumped to see is how we’re getting
there, and that’s what’s unfolding right now in the pages of BATMAN AND
ROBIN: IN BLACKEST KNIGHT.

So far, we’ve seen some secrets
revealed in a big way about Batman’s death, the connection between
Darkseid and Bruce Wayne’s body, and some other tidbits. Now, in this
week’s concluding issue, we’re expecting to see some BIG BIG things come
to light.

Click here to read an article on BATMAN: RETURN OF BRUCE
WAYNE due out this Spring

Click here to read a preview of BATMAN AND ROBIN #9 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 3*

COWBOY NINJA VIKING CONCLUDES
IT’S FIRST OVER-THE-TOP, KILLER STORY ARC IN COWBOY NINJA VIKING #4

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Comics has really been making a name for itself by putting out a
consistent line of fresh, original, and quality comics. It really feels
like they’ve carved out a very unique niche for themselves as the place
where new ideas for comics can really flourish, and grow.

One of
these fresh, new series is COWBOY NINJA VIKING, and dude, this book is
GREAT. It’s ridiculously violent, has some very sharp dialogue and
characterization, and underneath all of the over-the-top madness, it’s
got a rock-solid storyline with some of the sickest art I’ve seen. If
you took a Quentin Tarantino movie on speed, and poured it onto the
pages of a comic book, then you’d get COWBOY NINJA VIKING.

What
is COWBOY NINJA VIKING? Okay, picture this… not too far off in the
future, to fight terrorism, a government program has been experimenting
on people with Multiple Personality Disorder. Basically, keying in on
the three dominant personalities running around in their heads, and
turning them into agents of destruction known as Triplets. One of these
Triplets has gone rogue though, and that’s where the story of COWBOY
NINJA VIKING begins.

The comic is fresh, the storytelling is
sharp, and the artwork makes each and every page pop. Little
storytelling ideas like changing the word balloons of Triplets to
identify who’s talking when just add to what makes this series so fresh,
and neat. The constant conflict between the Cowboy, the Ninja, and the
Viking in our title character’s head is pretty humorous, as you see the
Viking’s answer to everything is “Kill it and eat it”, while the Cowboy
is all about gambling and brothels, and the Ninja is the only one who
has a cool, strategic head on his shoulders.

All in all, this is
a great series, and has carried the Third Eye Must Buy tag proudly for
quite some time, we recommend giving it a try if you haven’t already.
For those of you who’re already on board, then we know you’re gonna be
pumped to get your hands on this issue!

Click here to read an interview with the creators of
COWBOY NINJA VIKING

FLASH REBIRTH CONCLUDES THIS WEEK IN FLASH REBIRTH #6 AND SETS THE STAGE FOR GEOFF
JOHNS’S NEW ONGOING FLASH SERIES! FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR FLASH RING
THIS APRIL BELOW!

Okay, first
off, Geoff Johns’s epic re-introduction of Barry Allen to the world of
comic books will be hitting it’s long-awaited conclusion this Wednesday.
Now, we know you guys wanna hear all about the Flash rings, and the
upcoming FLASH ongoing series, but we will get to that after we talk
about the awesomeness that has been FLASH: REBIRTH!

It’s been a
long-time coming, but this week, we finally get to see the huge
conclusion to Geoff Johns’s incredible FLASH: REBIRTH! If anyone was the
right writer to bring Barry Allen back, and make him cool, it’s Johns.
Johns GETS the DCU in a way that we rarely we see creators do. I mean,
he took the Green Lantern, brought the title AND Hal Jordan back out of a
relatively solid stint in obscurity land, and turned it into DC’s
biggest book. We cannot wait to see what he’s got in store with the
Flash, but lets not get ahead of ourselves.

If you’re looking to
hop onboard with the Flash, then FLASH: REBIRTH couldn’t be a better
place. Just like he did with GREEN LANTERN REBIRTH, Johns and Ethan Van
Sciver (the series artist) have added new life to the world of the
Flash, his supporting cast, and his villains. In just five issues, we’ve
seen Johns develop a very cool world for the Flash to grow in, and for
bigger stories to be told. For those of you who’re already reading Flash
Rebirth, I’m preaching to the choir, and you’re already stoked just
about the fact that FLASH REBIRTH is due out this week. But, for those
of you who haven’t yet given Johns’s unique post-modern take on the
Fastest Man Alive a try, then we recommend checking out FLASH REBIRTH.
We currently have all of the issues (1-5) well-stocked here, so it’s
easy enough to catch up.
ADD FLASH #1 (new ongoing series) BY GEOFF JOHNS TO YOUR
SUBSCRIPTION BOX TO RESERVE YOUR FREE FLASH RING!

Now, about those Flash rings… we brought you guys the
entire color spectrum of Lantern rings back in November, and now, Third
Eye is delivering some more comic awesomeness with free Flash rings! For
those of you who may not already be familiar with the character, one of
the classic traditions of the Flash has been keeping a compact,
shrunken down costume in a tiny little ring emblazoned with the Flash
symbol. Now, you can sport your own Flash ring!

To celebrate the
release of Geoff Johns’s all new, ongoing FLASH series debuting April
14th, we’ll be giving away a FREE Flash ring with each copy of FLASH #1.
While you know Third Eye tends to stock deep, and doesn’t run out of
things, we do recommend adding THE FLASH #1 to your subscription box so
you can GUARANTEE that you get your FLASH ring! Just shoot us an email @
thirdeyecomics@gmail.com, and we’ll add it to your subscription list
for you.

In addition to the cool ring, the book is going to
totally kick-ass. Johns has already proved that he can do Flash right
with both his early Flash work during the Wally West-era, and most
recently, with FLASH: REBIRTH. We feel that this Flash ongoing series is
going to be the “next Green Lantern”, as in a top tier monthly book
that never fails to deliver. Email us @ thirdeyecomics@gmail.com to add
THE FLASH to your subscription list!

Click here to read about Geoff Johns’s new Flash ongoing
series beginning with FLASH #1 on APRIL 14th!

THE CRAZIES – READ THE COMICS,
BEFORE YOU SEE THE TERRIFYING NEW FILM!

If there’s one thing that holds true for us here at Third
Eye is we love horror movies, and if you love horror movies, then
horror comics are a match made in corn syrup red heaven.

Some of
you may already be aware of the remake of George Romero’s classic, THE
CRAZIES, that’s going to be hitting theaters this week. But, what you
may not know, is that this Wednesday we’ll see the release of a 4-issue
prelude limited series that leads right into THE CRAZIES film.

All
four issues will be released simultaneously this Wednesday, with the
entire storyline leading into the new flick due out this weekend. So,
for all you gorehounds out there, give it a look this week here at Third
Eye!

ALAN MOORE DEBUTS HIS NEW
SELF-PUBLISHED DODGEM LOGIC ‘ZINE THIS WEDNESDAY! THE MASTER STORYTELLER
DISHES OUT QUALITY READING ON COMICS, MUSIC, AND MORE! IMPORTED
STRAIGHT FROM THE U.K TO THIRD EYE’S SHELVES!

Anytime Alan Moore delivers ANYTHING, we’re pretty
excited to see what the comic world’s mad wizard has in store for us.
But, with the release of DODGEM LOGIC this week, we’re very excited to
see what he has in store for us now. It might be because we’re big fans
of the fine art of magazines, and it’s refreshing to see a really cool
‘zine hitting the stands in this day and age of content and information
being disposable due to the digital nature of the internet. I mean, who
doesn’t have a magazine that they religiously followed, and kept every
issue? I know that I still enjoy going back through all my old horror
movie magazines and punk ‘zines, as it’s kind of like a print time
capsule of days gone past. But, enough of my rambling, lets get onto
talking about just what the heck DODGEM LOGIC is all about.

What
is DODGEM LOGIC? Dodgem Logic is a self-published ‘zine from ALAN MOORE
(you know, the guy who created everything from WATCHMEN to LEAGUE OF
EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN), where you get pages upon pages of articles,
comic strips, and features, many written by ALAN MOORE himself. Some of
the highlights include an article on the history of Underground Comix,
and their past, comic strips like Great Hipsters of History, and more.
It really is a celebration of not jut comics, and the artform, but
everything that is weird and wonderful about pop culture, all filtered
through the very talented mind of ALAN MOORE.

Make sure you pick
up this piece of awesomeness this week, and take part in supporting the
grand tradition of ‘zines.

WE WILL BURY YOU #1 DELIVERS US A
KILLER ZOMBIE TALE OF TWO STRONG WOMEN CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A 1920s
ZOMBIE INFESTATION!

Here’s
a cool one that I didn’t really see coming until the title caught my
eye, and I did a little research, and damn, I’m excited to see what we
got coming down the pike on this one.

Set in the 1920s, Mirah, a
woman in a loveless marriage, and Fanya, a Ukranian thief, find comfort
in each other’s arms, but when a combination of strange riots breaking
out and complications with Mirah’s husband cause things to reach a
boiling point, the two women are forced to venture out on their own into
a strange, new world where the dead are rising from their graves, and
eating the flesh of the living.

Aside from the fact that we’re
going to see zombies in sick ass top hats, this one just looks like a
cool little zombie comic from the pages we’ve seen. The writing looks
sharp, and the twist on the zombies is something a little out of the
norm. The fact that a zombie outbreak is occurring during the economic
meltdown of the ’20s should add an interesting element to things,
especially.

And of course, the artwork on this one looks
fantastic, so that just adds to the potential for awesomeness that we
think this one’s gonna have.

GARTH ENNIS’S CHRONICLES
OF WORMWOOD CONTINUES TO KEEP US HOOKED.. AND DISGUSTED (in a GOOD way)
THIS WEDNESDAY IN CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE #3

You come to expect something out of a guy
like Garth Ennis. He’s written some great, yet often disturbing stories
like PREACHER, THE BOYS, PUNISHER MAX, and currently, CROSSED. But, man,
when Ennis gets let loose in the realm of AVATAR, he really knocks it
out of the park, especially in the pages of his CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD:
THE LAST BATTLE epic. Only two issues in, and we’ve seen some of the
most depraved (yet humorous) panels you could expect, and now this week,
he continues to shock and awe in CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST
BATTLE #3.

What is CHRONICLES
OF WORMWOOD all about? Essentially, it’s the story of the
Anti-Christ, and how he’s reluctant to bring out the apocalypse he was
born to bring. The first storyline of CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD took place
in the CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD trade paperback (available now here at
Third Eye), and showed how Danny Wormwood, would rather rebel against
his father’s plans to bring about the end of the world, and leave the
human race to it’s own devices. Of course, things go crazy, and it leads
us to where we are now, with a crazy depraved Pope being in charge of
Hell now, and trying to bring Hell on Earth.

It’s a very good,
well-written horror story with that trademark Garth Ennis dark humor,
and disturbing horrific scenes. While we think that it’s not too hard to
jump aboard Wormwood with CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD LAST BATTLE #1, we do
have the previous series in trade now, so if you want to catch up you
can either jump on this week with CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD LAST BATTLE #1,
or go back and check out the trade.

VIKING
#5 DELIVERS ANOTHER SLAB OF GORGEOUSLY ILLUSTRATED VIKING MADNESS, AS
THIS “GOODFELLAS WITH VIKINGS” SAGA ABOUT ORGANIZED CRIME IN THE 9th
CENTURY CONTINUES!

Another big breakout hit from last year was the IMAGE
series, VIKING, which not only delivered some of the best looking
artwork we’ve seen in a book, in a very longtime, but also a very
compelling story, and fresh take on the whole “Viking” genre that’s kind
of exploded since Brian Wood’s incredible NORTHLANDERS series began.

The
hook on VIKING is that it’s the story of organized crime in the Viking
era, and takes the concepts and ideas of classic mafia flicks, and crime
noir stories and applies them to the world of Vikings. It focuses on
two main characters, Egil and Finn, two of the most despicable, depraved
Vikings of their time, who kill purely for profit. The story begins
with them killing a group of Vikings led by a man named Knut, and
stealing their cache of weapons for their own purposes, leaving one man
alive to re-tell the story (think Natural Born Killers). From there the
story takes us into extremely violent territory, with a very surreal art
style by Nic Klein that pulls you into the story, and gives it a very
crime noir kind of vibe.

You want the ultimate blood and guts,
death and destruction, looting and pillaging Viking comic? This is it,
folks. We still have issues 1,2,3,4 all in stock, so if you haven’t yet
tried it, it’s easy enough to hop aboard.

Otherwise, I’m sure
many of you have been getting antsy for the next issue of this great
series, which admittedly, has taken a while to hit the stands. Here’s
hoping it’s worth the wait!

CAPCOM’S CLASSIC FIGHTING GAME DARKSTALKERS GETS THE COMIC
BOOK TREATMENT THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE COURTESY OF UDON IN DARKSTALKERS: THE NIGHT WARRIORS #1!

One of my all-time favorite fighting games
is getting the comic book treatment this week, and I couldn’t be more
stoked. Darkstalkers was a 2D fighting game in the vein of Street
Fighter II, that Capcom put out back in the ’90s. It was essentially
Street Fighter with a crazy cast of horror-and-monster-movie themed
characters. What made the game so freakin’ cool was the colorful
characters, the creative way their special moves were used, and even the
backstories that weaved them all together.

Now, UDON has made a
name for themselves in the last few years for putting out a very high
quality series of STREET FIGHTER comics, tribute books (including a
pretty rad Darkstalkers tribute book), and more. They also have done
work for many Capcom games, including Street Fighter IV and Tatsunoko
vs. Capcom. So, they definitely have the cred to make a Darkstalkers
comic work.

And, when it comes to comics based off the Capcom
properties, we’re not looking for the deepest storyline, but what is
important is the action and the art, and from what we’ve seen of this
new Darkstalkers series… it’s colorful, it’s big, and it’s got tons of
your favorite Darkstalkers characters beating the snot out of each
other in that UDON artstyle you know and love.

Click here to check out a preview of DARKSTALKERS: NIGHT WARRIORS #1

FANTASTIC FOUR #576 CONTINUES THE PRIME ELEMENTS
STORY ARC THAT BEGAN IN FANTASTIC FOUR #575! PLUS, FANTASTIC FOUR #575
*PRIME ELEMENTS PT 1* BACK IN STOCK! – IS THIS THE FUTURE OF GALACTUS?

Dude, Jonathan Hickman’s run on FANTASTIC FOUR has been
fantastic since the very first issue of his run (issue #570). He’s
bringing a bigger than life cosmic feel to Marvel’s classic superhero
family, while infusing a fresh, and exciting take on the characters.
Hickman has really hit his stride though with the first part of his
PRIME ELEMENTS story arc which gives us that iconic image above of
GALACTUS’S corpse.

What is the deal with the PRIME ELEMENTS
story arc? In preparation for Marvel’s new HEROIC AGE direction, Hickman
is reminding us of what the FANTASTIC FOUR are really about: They’re
the True Explorers of the Marvel Universe, and Hickman is taking them to
all sorts of new, and exciting locales throughout the Marvel Universe.
He’s also using this as a way to re-introduce many of the FF’s classic
villains. In the first part of the PRIME ELEMENTS arc, Hickman took the
FF face to face with their classic foe the Moleman, who brings news of
an ancient city once ruled by the High Evolutionary. Now, the city’s
abandoned, and some of the Moleman’s Moloids have holed up there.. and
what happens when you devolve a moloid? You get a regular ol’ human
being!

You can definitely feel the sense of Stan Lee and Jack
Kirby sci-fi weirdness, and sense of wonder that surrounds this
storyline that Hickman and Eaglesham have been laying out. And, is it
action-packed? Oh, you can definitely bet it is.

This week, in
FANTASTIC FOUR #576, it looks like the FF is going down to the bottom of
the world to Atlantis, in PRIME ELEMENTS PT 2: THE OLD KINGS OF
ATLANTIS!

Click here for a preview of FANTASTIC FOUR #576 *PRIME ELEMENTS PT 2*

X-MEN SECOND COMING FREEBIE AVAILABLE
THIS WEEK AT THIRD EYE! GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT MARVEL’S FINAL CHAPTER IN
WHAT MESSIAH COMPLEX BEGAN!

We want to like the X-MEN, this is a fact. It’s just
something that resides in nearly every comic fans DNA. Whether we know
it or not, nearly all of us have felt the constant presence of Marvel’s
famous mutants in our lives. Growing up in the late ’80s, and early
’90s, it was impossible to escape the X-MEN. I remember getting up every
Saturday, sitting through the torture of crappy cartoons, and waiting
for the FOX KIDS! X-Men cartoon to come on. I remember snagging up
figures of characters I’d never heard of.. because they were X-MEN
characters. I mean, what 9 year old knows the difference between Gideon
and that Marauder with the tank body. Well, aside from the obvious lack
of tank-body that Gideon had. The fact though is when something is as
incredibly popular as X-MEN is, there’s going to be a virtual onslaught
of stories coming out that spring from the X-Lore. And, the rule of
averages says that not all of them are going to be good.

Well,
one of the most recent that really stands out as quality stuff was
MESSIAH COMPLEX, and the subsequent MESSIAH WAR, following the discovery
of the first mutant born since HOUSE OF M, and now venturing into the
territory of her being brought to our time.

This spring and
summer, the finale to what began in MESSIAH COMPLEX begins in the pages
of X-MEN: SECOND COMING, and honestly, it has to be the Return of Jean
Grey.. I mean, the clues are obvious. But, what’s the hook? That’s where
I’m curious to.

Anyways, this Wednesday, you can snag up a FREE
copy of the X-MEN SECOND COMING preview book one-shot that has some
pages of story, sketches, and more to give you an idea of what SECOND
COMING is all about. So, make sure to pop in this week, and grab your’s
while supplies last!

Click here to check out our X-MEN: SECOND COMING Checklist!
Get the freebie
this week at Third Eye!

STAFF PICKS

Steve – JOE THE BARBARIAN #2 = Grant
Morrison’s incredible venture into the realm of fantasy mixed with pure
’80s nostalgia really shines in the second issue here. It’s got a very
epic “Lord of the Rings” kind of feel to it, and really kicked in the
action that was lacking in the first issue. Highly recommended!

Trish – PUNISHER #14 *FRANKENCASTLE PT 4*
= I am loving this storyline! This new issue has Dan Brereton (the
Noctrunals artist) which is totally wicked! You finally find out what
the floating head guy in the crazy armor’s beef with the monsters is….
which is so mean.

Torma – DARK
AVENGERS #14 *SIEGE*= The true nature of THE SENTRY gets
explored some more in this issue, and it continues the kick-ass feel
that last month’s issue delivered. A SIEGE must-read.

Matt – INCORRUPTIBLE #3 = Mark Waid’s
building a really cool universe with Incorruptible and Irredeemable, and
this third issue in the series steps things up big time. ]]> http://thirdeyecomics.com/main/2010/02/22/this-weeks-highlights-third-eye-for-wednesday-22410/feed/ 0 http://thirdeyecomics.com/main/2010/02/09/this-weeks-highlights-third-eye-for-wednesday-21010/ http://thirdeyecomics.com/main/2010/02/09/this-weeks-highlights-third-eye-for-wednesday-21010/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:08:40 +0000 thirdeye http://thirdeyecomics.com/main/?p=289 BATMAN AND ROBIN #8 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 2* – THE LEAD UP TO BRUCE WAYNE’S RETURN CONTINUES, AND THE MYSTERIES BEHIND BLACK HAND’S CONNECTION TO BATMAN CONTINUE!

A couple of weeks ago, the biggest Batman story arc in Grant Morrison’s critically acclaimed BATMAN AND ROBIN series began. A story arc that not only intends to answer some very crucial questions about Bruce Wayne, and his relation to BLACKEST NIGHT, but also, serves as a lead-in to this spring’s highly anticipated BATMAN: THE RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE. And, it began with a bang!

Since the beginning of Blackest Night, we’ve all been wondering what the deal was with Black Hand, and the supposed skull of Bruce Wayne. In Blackest Night 5, we were completely mind-boggled by what appeared to be the resurrection of Batman as a Black Lantern. Of course, there were some little clues and hints that it may not be the real thing. In other words, there’s some very well done collaboration going on between Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, and DC’s editorial department in making sure that everything links up how it should.

And, this leads us to Grant Morrison’s BLACKEST KNIGHT storyline which began in BATMAN AND ROBIN #7, and will be running through BATMAN AND ROBIN 8 and 9. We started out in BATMAN AND ROBIN #7, with the reintroduction of two of my personal favorite characters: Knight and Squire. Essentially, England’s answer to Batman and Robin. They’re assisting Dick Grayson in locating one of the last remaining Lazarus Pits. We get a very cool, and interesting trip into the underworld of England, and even a neat look at the Rogues Gallery of Knight and Squire. It’s kind of cool to see the paralells that run between here and Gotham City. Of course, we know why they’re looking for the Lazarus Pits, but you and I both know things aren’t going to work out quite how they should. The end of BATMAN AND ROBIN #7 showed us something very cool, involving the gloved hand of a certain Dark Knight. But we’re thinking that all is not as it seems.

This week, the storyline continues in BATMAN AND ROBIN #8 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 2*, as we see Dick Grayson, Knight, Squire, and Batwoman explore the mysteries of the Lazarus Pit,  and the terror they may have unleashed on the world. The ties between Bruce Wayne and Blackest Night baddie, Black Hand may be revealed a little more. Meanhwhile, back in Gotham City, Alfred and Damian (Robin), who’s recuperating, are at the mercy of some serious bad mojo.

Folks, I can’t stress enough how great of a book BATMAN AND ROBIN has been, and it just gets better. If you’re not reading Batman and Robin, and you’re a Batman fan at all, then you are missing out on what is possibly the best Batman monthly series in many years. Morrison has demonstrated his passion for the characters by not paying homage to great stories of the past, but also, adding a fresh, new dynamic to the characters, and their world. I mean, in just 8 issues, Morrison’s introduced several villains and supporting characters that’re already much more interesting than some characters that get full 6 issue arcs fleshing out their back stories. And that’s after just a few panels of appearances!

If you’re looking to hop onboard with the current arc, BLACKEST KNIGHT, you can do so by grabbing BATMAN AND ROBIN #7 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 1*, this serves as a fantastic jumping on point, and is a great area for new readers to come aboard. If you’re really intrigued by the series, and want to get the entire run so far, we currently have issues 1-7 all well-stocked here at Third Eye.

Either way, be sure to check out BATMAN AND ROBIN #8 *IN BLACKEST KNIGHT PT 2*

Click here to read an interview with Grant Morrison about BATMAN AND ROBIN: IN BLACKEST KNIGHT

HAUNT #5 – THE FIRST STORY ARC IN THE HIT ONGOING SERIES FROM ROBERT KIRKMAN (WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE) AND TODD MCFARLANE CONCLUDES THIS WEDNESDAY!

One of the best books to come out of 2009 was the new Image ongoing series HAUNT. Written by one of our favorite writers here, Robert Kirkman (the man behind WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE), and illustrated by comics legend TODD MCFARLANE, and rising star INVINCIBLE artist RYAN OTTLEY, HAUNT is a true all-star title. Each issue is better than the last, in our opinion, and we feel that Kirkman is really hitting his stride now with issue #5 due out this week. The beauty of HAUNT is it celebrates the fun you can have with comics. It brings you back to when you were 13, and you found yourself saying “THAT’S SICK!!”, but at the same time, it’s got a very well-written story that keeps you interested, and doesn’t come off as one-dimensional. It’s this combination of a visceral fun read, with a well-paced, and well-crafted storyline that makes HAUNT so damn good. Oh, and the art is crucial. :)

What’s Haunt all about? HAUNT is the story of two brothers. Kurt and Daniel Kilgore. Daniel, a catholic priest, is estranged from his brother Kurt, a government agent. When Kurt gets murdered, due to his mission, and his refusal to follow the agenda of it completely, soemthing goes wrong. He’s still on this plane, as a ghost, and as his brother Daniel, is about to be murdered in connection to Kurt, Kurt posesses him, and the two bond.. forming HAUNT. The two begin a bloody path to find out the mysteries behind Kurt’s murder, and also how to protect themselves and any of their loved ones from being hurt in the crossfire. And, this is just the first story arc.

Why we love it? On the surface, the plot sounds like it could be a little one dimensional, but that’s the beauty of HAUNT. Kirkman takes an ages old concept (two brothers who hate each other, one dies, the other takes vengeance), and adds depth, and a compelling storyline to it, which makes everything seem fresh. The art and story mesh together perfectly, and each issue is a literal breakneck joyride from cover to cover. The book is violent as hell, which adds to the hyper-kinetic visceral appeal the series has. And, the plot, and characterization are just plain great. The story behind Kurt and Daniel continues to flesh out with each issue, making for a more compelling relationship between the two brothers. The supporting cast, as well as the “bad guys” of the series also gain more depth as things go on. Another reason why we love it? Every issue is packed with those moments that evoke that teenage excitement of a stack of comics, and Slayer albums, where you just go “dude.. that’s awesome.” The way that Kirkman is exploring the character’s powers is pretty damn cool, and there’s many moments when it comes down to that.

Want to Catch Up? We currently have HAUNT issues #1-4 all well-stocked here at Third Eye, so if you’re interested in hopping on, we got you covered.

ADVENTURE COMICS #7 *WHAT WOULD BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY DO?* FEATURING BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY - A VERY SPECIAL BLACKEST NIGHT ISSUE EXPLORES BLACKEST NIGHT’S EFFECTS ON CONNOR KENT!

Blackest Night continues to deliver some of the best stuff on the stands. The conclusion to last week’s BLACKEST NIGHT WONDER WOMAN was awesome, and that QUESTION one-shot rocked pretty hard too. And, now this week, we get to see a very cool one-shot issue of ADVENTURE COMICS featuring Connor Kent, Black Lantern. You might remember at the end of BLACKEST NIGHT 5, and then throughout BLACKEST NIGHT 6, many of the DCU’s characters who had previously returned from the grave (like Green Arrow, Superman, Wonder Woman, and yes, Superboy) were reclaimed by Nekron, and converted into BLACK LANTERNS.

Picking up on that plot thread, this week, in ADVENTURE COMICS #7, we get to see the very dark side of Superboy, as all the nasty stuff hiding beneath his subconcious comes to surface. And, according to the DCU Source blog, we learn a pretty nasty secret about Connor Kent that’s going to blow a lot of fans away. In addition, something big that’s supposed to significantly impact the character and his place in the DCU is supposed to happen in this issue as well.

All we know is that Adventure Comics has been one of our favorite new DCU titles since issue #1. Geoff Johns launched this series perfectly, and it’s continued to carry steam all the way through. We did think it may have jumped the shark a little with Superboy Prime, but now that they’ve gotten back to focusing on Connor Kent, it’s picking back up a lot of steam. PLUS, it’s Blackest Night this week, and it’s one of the coolest Blackest Night angles we’ve seen: what does the corrupting influence of Nekron do when it taints heroes who already escaped death once?

Click here to read more about ADVENTURE COMICS #7 FEATURING BLACK LANTERN SUPERBOY

SECRET SIX #18 *BLACKEST NIGHT*CONCLUDES THE SECRET SIX / SUICIDE SQUAD BLACKEST NIGHT SAGA! FIND OUT WHY SECRET SIX IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE DC BOOKS!

Secret Six has really turned into one of my favorite DC titles over the last year and a half. Gail Simone proves that she’s one of the best “team book” writers in the biz, and especially excels at working with characters that have been out of the spotlight for a bit. Her characterization of the members of Secret Six is dead on, and has fleshed out this team as a very cool, very solid line-up. The concept of taking a line-up of assorted DC supervillains, and neutral characters, and using them as a last resort kind of team.

The current story arc that’s been going down is a crossover with the predecessors of Secret Six, the Suicide Squad. Gail Simone has teamed up with the original Suicide Squad writer, John Ostrander, to tell this tale, and set against the backdrop of BLACKEST NIGHT, it’s been great.

Suicide Squad #67 is where it begins with the original Suicide Squad, featuring characters like Bronze Tiger, Amanda Waller, and more, going head to head with the Secret Six… and the common theme? Deadshot. A prominent member of both teams, and both teams want him. Of course, there needs to be a reason for why this book carries the Blackest Night banner, and it’s in the shape of old school DC villain, The Fiddler. Yes. The Fiddler. Seriously. But, it works, we swear!

The story continues in SECRET SIX #17, and admittedly, feels much smoother than the rocky start of SUICIDE SQUAD #67. Gail Simone’s quirky characterization of the Secret Six really shines here, against the backdrop of the Black Lantern invasion. The brutality of the Black Lanterns is really taken up quite a few notches in both this and Suicide Squad 67, showing us some of the creepiest, most intense actions by the Black Lanterns yet. They’re savage as hell, and haven’t shown vicious streaks like this since Blackest Night #1. Caliafore’s art really brings the Lanterns to life.

This week, the storyline concludes in the pages of SECRET SIX #18 *BLACKEST NIGHT*, and all that needs to be said is Amanda Waller is unleashing a Manhunter on the Black Lanterns.

If you missed Suicide Squad 67, or Secret Six 17, don’t worry, we still have plenty of both in stock.

MESMO DELIVERY GRAPHIC NOVEL ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, AND DELIVERS ONE OF THE BEST LOOKING NEW STORIES I’VE SEEN! EX-BOXERS, ELVIS IMPERSONATORS,  AND SOME INCREDIBLE ART!

One thing that I take pride in here at Third Eye is we have a pretty good eye for new talent, and finding those real gems that could be often overlooked amongst the sensory overload of the monthly PREVIEWS catalog. The most recent of these killer finds, is the graphic novel MESMO DELIVERY by Rafael Grampa. This is something that I’ve been excited about since I first heard about it last year. The artwork is INCREDIBLE looking, and reminds me of a cross between Geoff Darrow and Paul Pope. And, the story concept sounds AWESOME.

What’s MESMO DELIVERY about? Mesmo Delivery is about a don’t ask, don’t tell delivery service that employs Sangrecco, an aging Elvis impersonator, and a retired boxer named Russo. From there, we follow the pair as they descend into a gritty, grungy hell of shady deals, and shadier characters. There’s some very cool storyline twists, and turns, so we’re trying not to say too much about the plot, because it’s one of those stories that pulls you in, and takes you to some very unexpected places. It’s a very cool action/horror kind of vibe that the book carries.  It almost reminds you of something like Reservoir Dogs or Pulp Fiction, with the level of violence and consequences that apply to it.

Why we love it? Well, first off.. the artwork is INCREDIBLE. I mean, I think most of you guys can tell that I tend to pay more attention to writers than artists, but I do appreciate good art, and dude, Rafael Grampa has got it. The characters in the book are ugly, but in that noble way, where you can almost hear the sounds of Johnny Cash playing in the background as they crash through their twisted world. The characters are over-the-top, but the dialogue helps keep them grounded in believability. From the story, to the art, to the whole aesthetic of the book in general.. we can’t talk enough good about MESMO.

MESMO DELIVERY kind of feels like a weird cross between SCALPED and THE GOON. Gritty as hell, hardcore to the max, but, also, very much over-the-top. We can’t recommend this one enough folks, check it out this week!

Click here to read a preview of MESMO DELIVERY!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #620 *THE GAUNTLET PT 9* THE RETURN OF MYSTERIO CONCLUDES HERE!

The Gauntlet storyline that’s been running through Spider-man has been top notch all the way through. There’s just something that’s cool about getting Spidey back to his roots, and reintroducing all the classic Spider-man villains we all grew up with. From the very start with the new twist on Electro, up through the new Rhino… it’s been good reads all the way through.

What is the Gauntlet? The Gauntlet is an over-arching themed storyline that’s running through AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. It began in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #512, and has consisted of two and three issue mini-story arcs reintroducing many of Spide-man’s deadliest classic Rogues (Sandman, Electro, Rhino, ect). The whole thing is leading up to the return of the Sinister Six, and is kind of a way of wearing Spidey down one by one, for the devastation that The Sinister Six will deliver en masse.

Want to catch up on THE GAUNTLET? Click here for the Third Eye Gauntlet Checklist. All issues are currently in stock here at Third Eye!

Now, onto the current story arc.. Mysterio! The reintroduction of MYSTERIO has been pretty badass, and the character is as vicious as he’s ever been. This Wednesday, we see the third and final chapter of Mysterio’s “introduction arc.” Marcos Martin’s artwork in this arc has been incredible, and Dan Slott has been able to deliver a very fresh, fast storyline that has kept us interested. In fact, I think that’s part of what has made the GAUNTLET so good is the rotating arcs have featured different creative team, giving each classic Spidey villain their own distinct feel, and energy. In other words, what works for Sandman, may not work for Rhino, and so on. We haven’t seen much of Mysterio, other than him acting as a behind-the-scenes puppet master, but we’re expecting in this week’s issue to see what’s up with his motivations, and renewed interest in the wallcrawler.

Click here for a preview of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #620

HELLBLAZER: PANDEMONIUM GRAPHIC NOVEL ARRIVES WEDNESDAY! BRAND NEW STORY! ORIGINAL WRITER JAMIE DELANO RETURNS TO CONSTANTINE WITH LOSERS ARTIST JOCK!

As long-time Hellblazer fans, we’re very excited about the news of original series writer, Jamie Delano, returning to Constantine’s world again. And, even better, is he’s paired up with the incredibly talented Jock for the art duties on the book. And, even better than better, is that the plot behind this new original graphic novel featuring everyone’s favorite con artist sounds pretty damn cool.

First off, Delano takes Constatine to a place he’s never been: Iraq. The ultimate anti-authoritorian, Constantine, has been somehow convinced (or coerced) by government agents to be their interrogation expert on a P.O.W who’s been driving all the other interrogators mad with some form of magic.

Delano carefully crafts a tale where the politics don’t get in the way of the story, but are still made relevant in regards to Constantine and his world. The real cool aspect of Constantine’s new surroundings is all of the interesting occultism, and mysticism that hasn’t really been explored that deeply before in the pages of Hellblazer.

Jock’s artwork fits the story perfectly, making it so you can almost feel the oppressive sunlight beating down on you, and feel the sand stinging your face. His art, and Delano’s story makes a perfect match, and the end result is a damn good Hellblazer story. Probably one of the best ones we’ve seen in a few years.

Click here for a preview of HELLBLAZER PANDEMONIUM

WARREN ELLIS’S NEXTWAVE ULTIMATE AGENTS OF H.A.T.E
COLLECTION TRADE PAPERBACK OUT THIS WEEK! ONE OF ELLIS’S BEST! HILARIOUS, WHACKED OUT, OVER-THE-TOP SUPERHERO SCI-FI MARVEL MADNESS!



Back in 2006, one of the best damn Marvel comics of this past decade was released. A rare fusion of over-the-top superhero awesomeness, twisted humor, bigger than life sci-fi madness, and of course, a generous helping of the inimitable Warren Ellis, Nextwave quickly rose to the top as one of those books that many comic fans hadn’t read, but anyone who had.. LOVED IT. Not just loved it, but we were fanatical about it. Talking about it in reverant tones. And now, after a couple years of the first volume trade paperback of this series being out of print, Marvel has put the complete series (volumes 1 and 2 of the trade paperbacks) together in one giant slab of awesome. So, lets talk a little about what the heck NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E is all about.

WHAT IS NEXTWAVE? NEXTWAVE was a series that was written in two issue story arcs.  Each issue starting with a humorous F.A.Q in which the questions are answered in enthusiastic, over-the-top, marketing language that goes into some strange and disturbing territories. This also helps introduce the characters to readers, as well as fleshing out the world for first-time readers. The actual NEXTWAVE team, AGENTS OF H.A.T.E, is composed of several minor, third-string Marvel characters, like  Monica Rambeau, the former Captain Marvel, Tabitha Smith, formerly known as Boom Boom / Meltdown from X-FORCE, Aaron Stack, the Machine Man, Elsa Bloodstone, the Monster Hunter, and a brand new character only known as The Captain (formerly known as CAPTAIN ####, but apparently the words were so horrible that, allegedly, Captain America beat the hell out of him, and left him in a dumpster with a bar of soap in his mouth). This team are known as H.A.T.E, which stands for Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort, and are tasked with fighting U.W.M.D (Unusual Weapons of Mass Destruction). Once the team finds out they’re funded by S.I.L.E.N.T, a terrorist group, they pack their bags, and hightail it in the Shockwave Rider. They fly around, getting into messes, destroying U.W.M.Ds S.I.L.E.N.T has planted all around the country as H.A.T.E commander Dirk Anger (a parody of NICK FURY) pursues them.
The U.W.M.Ds include Fin Fang Foom, Broccoli Men, Ultra-Samurai, and the Mindless Ones.

Why We Love NEXTWAVE? Warren Ellis once described his process on NEXTWAVE as being the Authtority stripped of all logic, and insanity. He said it’s an absolute distillation of the superhero genre, and said that he was going for a series that was 100%, pure, unadulterated comic book mayhem and fun. People kicking people, and exploding.  And, this, this is why we love NEXTWAVE. It’s funny as hell, violent as hell, and has an insane energy that literally leaps off of each and every page. The dialogue, of course, is on point, and sharp as hell, with Ellis putting his distinct flavor on both that and the high-action storytelling. The characterization is quirky as hell, but awesome. Machine Man as an alcohol-chugging, human-hating jaded, bitter robot, Boom Boom talking in internet speak, and memes, and more make the cast really shine. And, then there’s the flashbacks, where we see characters like Captain America, Ulysses Bloodstone, and The Celestials acting comedically out of character. NEXTWAVE feels like a weird cross between bigger than life Silver Age MARVEL COMICS, post-modern superhero storytelling like THE AUTHORITY and the ULTIMATES, an internet forum where people post pictures of cats in zany messes, and a 16-bit shoot’em up video game.

In other words, NEXTWAVE is awesome.

This Wednesday, we’ll have the complete NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E ULTIMATE COLLECTION trade paperback available here at Third Eye, and if you just flat out enjoy good comics, we recommend picking it up.

CHOKER #1 *THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL* – BRAND NEW HARDBOILED CRIME NOIR MINI-SERIES FROM BEN TEMPLESMITH (artist on FELL, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, ect). FANS OF FELL CHECK THIS OUT!

One of our favorite artists here at THIRD EYE is BEN TEMPLESMITH. He’s done an incredible amount of stuff, including the modern classic series FELL, the horror series that spawned a franchise 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, the DEAD SPACE comics, and much, much more. His style is unique, fresh, and very cool.. and it’s a perfect fit for crime noir series, as showcased by FELL.

This is why we’re so freakin’ stoked about his brand new series CHOKER from IMAGE COMICS. The story of CHOKER features Johnny “CHOKER” Jackson, who was once one of SHOTGUN CITY’s most promising police officers, and is now a bitter private detective. And, now he’s been offered his job back on the force, provided he can nail a twisted drug dealer that’s selling a very exclusive product. Oh, and he’s got a terrible case of something called Alien Hand Syndrome.

Judging from the preview pages we’ve seen, this one looks very promising as an exploration of a dirty, filthy city brimming with corruption and despair. The perfect setting for a good crime noir comic. And, while the premise does seem very familiar, considering we’re all very big fans of FELL, we’re sure it’s got a much different twist than Fell, not to mention the storytelling of FELL is very much dependant upon the unique format Ellis uses for it. In other words, this is a fresh new crime noir book that is going to kick seven different kinds of ass. Templesmith has proven in the past he’s got a good knack for plotting, and his artwork speaks for itself.

Check out a preview of CHOKER #1 by clicking here.

GRANT MORRISON’S ALL-STAR SUPERMAN VOLUME 2 TRADE PAPERBACK AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE!

The second half of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely’s (the creative team that launched the current hit series, BATMAN AND ROBIN) ALL-STAR SUPERMAN arrives this Wednesday in softcover, and it’s definitely a big deal. While it’s been almost a year since the actual hardcover of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN v.2 arrived, we do know that some of you have been waiting for the second volume to hit softcover, and we’re sure you’re gonna be stoked to finish up this epic run.

Morrison’s ALL-STAR SUPERMAN is probably one of the best takes on the Man of Tomorrow we’ve ever read. This storyline came out back before Geoff Johns had shown us why Superman can be cool, and we can proudly say that this series was the first in opening the door to us really appreciating the character of SUPERMAN. From the storytelling to the artwork, it’s top notch all the way through. Not familiar with ALLSTAR SUPERMAN? Here’s the skinny..

What’s ALL-STAR SUPERMAN all about? Grant Morrison did something that, at the time, was impossible. He showed us how cool the Silver Age was, and how cool those concepts could be. In this 12 issue limited series, Morrison stripped the Man of Steel down to his timeless, iconic appeal, and showed us why he is one of the best comic book characters of all time. The story? Superman is dying of what is essentially a super-cancer, and each issue deals with him tying up his affairs and leaving the world in the best shape possible that he can.

Basically, when a team of scientists on a mission to explore the sun ends up in danger, Superman swoops in to save the day from a genetically enhanced clone of Lex Luthor. Luthor, of course, has orchestrated all of this to overwhelm Superman’s cells with a massive amount of solar radiation, giving him the power to project his bioelectric aura, but also overloading his cells.. and leaving him with one year to live. Superman hides his impending death from the public, but embarks on a 12 issue journey to wrap up his affairs. Moments ranging from his reveal of his secret identity to Lois, and the design of a “Super” suit for her to be like him for a day, to the death of Pa Kent, all make for very heart-touching moments in Superman lore. The series more or less takes the Silver Age quirkiness of the old Superman comics, and puts a modern day spin on it, making for a really cool read. You see that some of the things that make Superman great are the bigger than life scenarios he ends up finding himself in. The story is all set within it’s own continuity, allowing Morrison to do exactly what he wishes with the story, and making the story stand alone as a solid piece of storytelling.

Simply put, this is one of the best Superman stories of all time, and even if you HATE the character.. we guarantee that by the end of the first chapter of the first trade paperback, you’ll end up in love with the whole concept of Superman and the world he exists in.

ALL-STAR SUPERMAN volume 1 trade paperback is currently in stock now at Third Eye, and volume 2 will be available in softcover this Wednesday.

“WONDERLAND” PUBLISHERS ZENESCOPE UNVEIL NEW SERIES: SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #1 THIS WEDNESDAY!

The fine folks at Zenescope who’ve brought you twisted renditions of the Alice in Wonderland sagas, and now currently, with their dark take on the world of NEVERLAND, have brought us a brand new series in addition to their library, in the shape of SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY ILLUSTRATED. This new series takes classic Sci-Fi and Fantasy stories, and ideas, but adds a brand new twist to them, and of course, the killer cutting edge artwork of Zenescope’s impressive roster of artists.

It looks to be a throwback to the old pulp fiction tales of way back when, but with a modern twist, and judging from Zenescope’s track record on stuff like Wonderland, and Grimm Fairy Tales, this one should be a fun, tongue-in-cheek twist on some great sci-fi yarns.

PUNISHERMAX #4 CONTINUES JASON AARON’S (writer of SCALPED) BRUTAL, UNRELENTING RUN ON THE PUNISHER! THE BEST PUNISHER RUN SINCE GARTH ENNIS’S MAX RUN CONTINUES! ENTER: BULLSEYE!

Every issue of Jason Aaron’s new run on PUNISHERMAX takes the level of brutality up another notch. We thought he couldn’t top issue #2, but he totally did with some of the ridiculous, brutality that was in issue #3. We were definitely of the school of thought that when Garth Ennis’s character-defining 60 issue run on PUNISHER ended, there wasn’t much left to  say, but we were wrong. Aaron has taken the ball that Ennis left behid, and ran with it. The series feels like it’s picked up shortly after the end of Ennis’s run, and carries the same tone perfectly.

In addition, Aaron has added a lot of interesting new dynamics to the world of PUNISHER MAX, including the introduction of characters like Kingpin into the gritty, realistic world of PUNISHER MAX.

For those of you unfamiliar with the world of PUNISHER MAX, it’s basically a separate continuity from the regular 616 Marvel Universe. There are no superpowers in this world, and the Punisher mostly goes head to head with real criminals ranging from the Mafia to Russian slavers to war criminals and more. Existing Marvel characters are introduced at some points, but they’re chosen only by being within the bounds of believability (i.e Kingpin, or Nick Fury), and their superhuman attributes are downplayed (no Nick Fury jetpacks, no Kingpin kung fu).

And, this is the perfect setting for a character like the Punisher, who’s portrayed as more of a lone sociopath, in the vein of Taxi Driver’s Travis Bickle, than a rocket-launcher toting superman.

And, in this week’s latest issue of PUNISHERMAX, it looks like we might be seeing just how the MAX version of Bullseye operates. Should be awesome.

Wanna catch up on PUNISHER MAX? We currently have plenty of issues 1, 2 and 3 in stock here at Third Eye.

Click here for a preview of PUNISHERMAX #4

DAYTRIPPER #3 CONTINUES VERTIGO’S KILLER NEW SERIES!

One of the best new Vertigo series we’ve seen in some time is DAYTRIPPER from the team of Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba. This series, only three issues in, has proved to be one of the most poignant slice-of-life tales we’ve seen in quite some time… with a very cool twist on the everyday trials and tribulations of a young obituary writer who feels he’s not living up to the standards he’s set of himself.

I don’t want to give away too much for those of you who haven’t read the first issue yet, but it’s got a very shocking ending, and then from there goes into some very unexpected territory in issue #2. For those of you who did read #2, then you can see the direction the story’s taking, which while different from what I had expected.. is very cool.. showing us the past of the main character, Bras.

I think what’s kind of unique about Daytripper is also what makes it kind of hard to explain… it’s a complete mystery, but in a good way. The writing and art is so good that you almost could care less about what the story is ABOUT, and you just kind of let it pull you in, and carry you where the story’s going. Moon and Ba obviously have many surprises up their sleeves with this one, and we feel that each issue is going to continue to confirm what we thought from the start: this series is going to be something special.

If you’re not yet reading Daytripper, and enjoy stuff that captures the small moments in life well, while still weaving a compelling tale, then we highly recommend checking it out. We currently have plenty of issues #1, and issue #2 in stock, so catch up to issue #3 this week here at Third Eye.

Click here for a preview of DAYTRIPPER #3

THE ANCHOR #5 and THE ANCHOR TP v.1 (collecting issues 1-4, only $9.99) ARRIVE THIS WEEK FROM BOOM! (publishers of IRREDEEMABLE & INCORRUPTIBLE) – HELLBOY MEETS KAIJU MONSTER FIGHTING INSANITY!

One very cool, little sleeper book that started late last year was BOOM!’s ANCHOR ongoing series. This book has been a lot of fun, and takes a couple of standard comic book ideas (a holy avenger, a giant monster fighter, ect ect) and puts a fresh new spin on them. The story of the Anchor is that of a hulking beast of a man who was taken in by a monastery many years ago, and turned into what the series creators have called “God’s Leg Breaker.”

Basically, the Anchor lives a dual existence, half of him (his soul) in the Borderlands guarding Earth from Demons that try to escape to Earth, and the other half (his body) doing a very similar job for those demons that actually do escape to Earth. While at first look, you might think the series is just a Hellboy rip-off, but it’s really got it’s own thing going on. While Hellboy plays up more of a mystery, occultism angle, and exploration of folklore and myth, the Anchor is much more of a big hulking avenging monstrosity beating the snot out of giant monsters kind of thing.

The artwork makes the series pop, and the colors especially give the book a very fresh feel. It really feels like somebody took the elements of something like Hellboy, and crossed it with every Ultraman or Godzilla movie you could think of.

This week, Boom, who’s really built a solid reputation for itself on books like IRREDEEMABLE, and INCORRUPTIBLE, delivers both the first trade paperback of THE ANCHOR (collecting issues 1-4), and then the 5th issue, providing readers who may have not yet jumped onto the series the perfect time to hop aboard. All in all, it’s a really fun series, and if you’re into stuff like Hellboy, the Goon, or just a fan of seeing giant monsters getting the hell out beat out of them, then we recommend it. Great art, great story, this one’s definitely an overlooked gem.

Click here for a preview of THE ANCHOR #5

X-MEN: PIXIE STRIKES BACK FEATURES FAN-FAVORITE X-CHICKS X-23, ARMOR, AND PIXIE!

This one caught my eye, because of two things: 1) The cover is great. Stuart Immonen does some of the best covers, seriously. 2) It’s featuring three X-Characters that are what I’d consider relatively new (all three being created during the 2000s), and all three being pretty cool characters. It’s funny too, because just the other night I was having a conversation with someone here at the shop about how the X-Books always try to shoehorn in new characters, and very rarely do they stick. Well, looking at the cover of this book, it looks like I’ve proven myself wrong, because X-23, Armor, and Pixie are all “new” characters that not only have “stuck” but have really won over loyal fan-followings.

Personally, I dig X-23. I think she’s a great character, and when she was first introduced, I thought I’d hate the character, but it turned out that the writers behind her had a good idea, and it worked. And, then Armor, of course, is also a very cool character, who by the end of Whedon’s Astonishing X-Men run, had won me over. Plus, you’ve got Pixie, who a lot of fans really dig, Mercury, and Blindfold, who’re also both pretty cool.

Anyways, what the hell is this one all about you’re probably wondering? Well, it’s a 4 issue limited series where this rag-tag bunch of X-Girls face something they’re not exactly prepared for: High School. Kathryn Immonen did a great job I thought writing the Hellcat mini last year, so it should be cool to see how this one plays out.

Click here for a preview of X-MEN: PIXIE STRIKES BACK #1

Staff Picks
Steve – DEMO #1 – This was AWESOME. It was a strong tie between this and SIEGE #2, but I figured since Torma was already doing SIEGE 2, this would win out. The first issue of DEMO delivered everything I hoped, and it shows why Brian Wood is one of the greats.
Trish – Legends: Enchanted - This was awesome! Jack rides a motorcycle powered by giant blood. Red Riding Hood’s a monster hunter. A real cool steampunk horror take on fairy-tale worlds.
Torma – SIEGE #2 - TOTAL MAYHEM. This is one of the best comics Ive read this year so far. I’ve always liked the Sentry, but this issue proves why he’s such a badass.
Matt – The Boys #39- One of the best issues in this series yet. This book continues to be one of my favorites every month.

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

• 28 DAYS LATER #6
• ALADDIN THE LEGACY OF THE LOST #1 *BRAND NEW SERIES FROM RADICAL, PUBLISHERS OF LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME & FVZA*
• AMELIA EARHART THIS BROAD OCEAN HC
• ANGEL HOLE IN THE WORLD ##
• ARCHIE DIGEST #261
• THE AUTHORITY #19
• BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #41
• BATMAN LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT SPECIAL #1
• BERSERK TP v.33
• BLACKEST NIGHT WONDER WOMAN #3 *BLACKEST NIGHT*
• BLACKEST NIGHT WONDER WOMAN #3 VARIANT
• BOYS #39
• BOYS #39 VIRGIN ART VARIANT
• BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #32 *JOSS WHEDON RETURNS, HUGE SURPRISE REVEAL FOR LONGTIME BUFFY FANS IN THIS ISSUE!*
• CABLE #23 *HOMECOMING PT 3 – PRELUDE TO SECOND COMING*
• CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #46
• CINDERELLA FROM FABLETOWN WITH LOVE #4
• COMPLETE DRACULA HC
• CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #18
• CRIMINAL THE SINNERS #4 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*
• CROGANS MARCH HC
• D GRAY MAN GN v.16
• DAFFODIL #2
• DARK TOWER FALL OF GILEAD PREMIERE HC
• DEADMAN WONDERLAND GN v.1
• DEADPOOL PREMIERE HC v.3 X MARKS THE SPOT
• DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #896
• DEMO v.2 #1 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY!!!*
• DINGO #3
• DISNEY’S HERO SQUAD #1
• DOCTOR WHO ONGOING #8
• DOMINIC FORTUNE IT CAN HAPPEN HERE AND NOW TP
• DOOM PATROL #7
• EXISTENCE 3.0 #2
• FABLES TP v.13 THE GREAT FABLES CROSSOVER
• FALLOUT TOY WORKS #3
• GHOST RIDERS HEAVENS ON FIRE #6
• GI JOE ORIGINS #12
• GI JOE ORIGINS #12 VARIANT
• GOD COMPLEX #3
• GREAT TEN #4
• GREEK STREET #8
• GREEN LANTERN SECRET ORIGIN TP
• GRIMM FAIRY TALES SHORT STORY SPECIAL
• HOUSE OF M TP MASTERS OF EVIL
• HOUSE OF MYSTERY #22
• INDOMITABLE IRON MAN ONE-SHOT
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #23 *STARK DISASSEMBLED PT 4*
• IRON MAN AND THE ARMOR WARS TP
• IRON MAN LEGACY POSTER
• IRON MAN MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION
• IRON MAN TALES OF THE GOLDEN AVENGER TP
• JLA CLASSIFIED CLASSIC SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES
• JONAH HEX #52
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA ANNUAL #2
• KILL AUDIO #5
• LEGENDS ENCHANTED #0 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*
• LONE RANGER #20
• LOONEY TUNES #183
• MARVEL HEARTBREAKERS #1
• MASS EFFECT REDEMPTION #2
• MILESTONE FOREVER #1
• MILO VENTIMIGLIA PRESENTS BERSERKER #4
• NARUTO v.47
• NOVA #34 *REALM OF KINGS*
• NOVA #34 DEADPOOL VARIANT
• POKEMON ADVENTURES TP v.5
• THE QUESTION #37 *BLACKEST NIGHT*
• REALM OF KINGS SON OF HULK #1
• REALM OF KINGS SON OF HULK #1 GOLDEN VARIANT
• RED ROBIN #9
• RED SONJA WRATH OF THE GODS #1
• RED TORNADO #6
• RESISTANCE TP
• ROCK N ROLL COMICS TP v.1
• RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE #97
• SARAH WINCHESTER #1
• SAVAGE DRAGON #157
• SCALPED #34
• SHONEN JUMP MARCH 2010
• SHOWCASE PRESENTS SECRETS OF SINISTER HOUSE TP
• SIEGE #2 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*
• SIEGE #2 DEL’OTTO VARIANT
• SIEGE EMBEDDED #2 *SIEGE TIE-IN*
• SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #209
• SPIDER-MAN NOIR EYES WITHOUT A FACE #3
• STAR COMICS TP ALL-STAR COLLECTION GN v.2
• STAR WARS ADVENTURES TP v.3 LUKE SKYWALKER TREASURE
• STREET FIGHTER TURBO II #11
• SUPERMAN MON EL HC v.1
• SUPERMAN WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #12
• SUPER ZOMBIES OVERSIZED HC
• SWEET TOOTH #6
• TANK GIRL SKIDMARKS #3
• TERMINUS TALES PRESENTS PLATYPUS
• TINY TITANS SIDEKICKIN IT TP
• TORCH #5
• TOY SORY #1
• ULTIMATE COMICS X #1 *THIRD EYE MUST BUY*
• ULTIMATE COMICS X #1 ART ADAMS VILLAIN VARIANT
• ULTIMATE COMICS X #1 ART ADAMS SPOILER LINE-UP VARIANT
• ULTIMATE COMICS X #1 FOILOGRAM VARIANT
• WARLORD #11
• WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS TEK WAR TP v.1
• WIZARDS OF MICKEY #1
• WOLVERINE SAVAGE ONE-SHOT
• WOLVERINE WEAPON X #10
• X-MEN NOIR MARK OF CAIN #3
• ZORRO #19
• ZORRO MATANZAS #1

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

• ABSOLUTION #6
• ACTION COMICS #885
• ADVENTURE COMICS #6
• AGE OF REPTILES JOURNEY #2
• ALAN MOORE’S NEONOMICON #0 HORNBOOK *BRAND NEW ALAN MOORE SERIES FROM AVATAR PRESS!*
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 *THE GAUNTLET CONTINUES, AS THE RHINO RETURNS!*
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 QUINONES VILLAIN VARIANT
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 RHINO IS COMING VARIANT
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #617 SOMETHING IS COMING VARIANT
• THE ANCHOR #4
• ANGEL #29
• ANGEL #29 VIRGIN COVER
• ANITA BLAKE LAUGHING CORPSE EXECUTIONER #3
• ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #205
• ARMY OF DARKNESS TP v.9
• ALIENS VS PREDATORS THREE WORLD WAR #1
• BARACK THE BARBARIAN #4
• BATGIRL #6
• BATMAN #695
• BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD TP
• BATMAN WIDENING GYRE #4
• BATMAN WIDENING GYRE #4 VARIANT
• BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST
• BLACK PANTHER 2 #12
• BLACK WIDOW DEADLY ORIGIN #3
• BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL TP v.22
• BOOSTER GOLD #28
• BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY HC v.2
• BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #31
• CARS #0
• CATWOMAN #83 *BLACKEST NIGHT*
• CAVEWOMAN MERIEMS GALLERY #5
• CLEANERS TP v.1 ABSENT BODIES
• CONAN THE CIMMERIAN WEIGHT OF THE CROWN
• CYBERFORCE/HUNTER KILLER #4
• DANTES INFERNO #2
• DARK X-MEN #3
• DAYTRIPPER #2
• DEAD ROMEO TP
• DIE HARD YEAR ONE #4
• DMZ #49
• DOC SAVAGE THE SILVER PYRAMID
• DOCTOR WHO ONGOING #7
• ED HANNIGAN COVERED
• ELEPHANTMEN TP v.2 FATAL
• FALLEN ANGEL REBORN TP v.1
• FLASH VS GORILLA GRODD MINI-STATUE
• GALACTICA 1980 #4
• THE GHOUL #2
• GI JOE MOVIE SNAKE-EYES #4
• THE GOON TP v.00 ROUGH STUFF
• GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #28
• HACK/SLASH #29
• HUMAN TARGET CHANCE MEETING
• INCREDIBLES #4
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #22 *STARK DISASSEMBLED PT 3*
• MAGOG #5
• MARVELS PROJECT #5
• MARVELS PROJECT #5 PAREL VARIANT
• MUPPET SHOW #1
• NATION X #2
• NO HERO TP
• ODYSSEY TP GN
• PHANTOM GHOST WHO WALKS #7
• POWER OF SHAZAM #48 *BLACKEST NIGHT*
• PSYLOCKE #3
• PUNISHERMAX #3
• REALM OF KINGS IMPERIAL GUARD #3
• REBELS #12
• RED SONJA OMNIBUS TP v.1
• REX MUNDI TP v.6 GATE OF GOD
• RUNAWAYS ESCAPE TO NEW YORK HC
• SECRET SIX #17 *BLACKEST NIGHT*
• SHIELD #5
• SHONEN JUMP FEBRUARY 2010
• SKY DOLL FACTORY #2
• SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #208
• SPAWN ORIGINS TP v.4
• SPIDER-MAN AND SECRET WARS #2
• SPIDER-MAN ELECTION DAY TP
• SPIDER-MAN RETURN OF THE BLACK CAT HC
• STAR TREK CAPTAINS LOG SULU #1
• STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC v.8 TP
• STAR WARS OMNIBUS SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP
• STRANGE #3
• SUPER FRIENDS #23
• SUPER HERO SQUAD #1
• S.W.O.R.D #3
• TALISMAN ROAD OF TRIALS #3
• THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY #7
• TITANS #21
• TOYFARE #151
• TRANSFORMERS ALL HAIL MEGATRON TP v.4
• TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #3
• TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #3 VARIANT
• ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN TP v.22
• ULTIMATUM TP
• UNCANNY X-MEN FIRST CLASS #7
• THE UNWRITTEN #9
• WALT DISNEY’S COMICS & STORIES #702
• WEEKLY WORLD NEWS #1
• X-MEN FOREVER #15
• X-MEN ORIGINS CYCLOPS

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

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