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WHAT’S NEW @ THIRD EYE FOR WEDNESDAY 5/19/10

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!

• AGE OF HEROES #1 *HEROIC AGE*
• AGE OF HEROES #1 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• AIR #21
• ALIEN LEGION OMNIBUS TP v.2
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS AMERICAN SON #1
• AMERICAN VAMPIRE #3
• AMERICAN VAMPIRE #3 VARIANT
• ANCHOR #8
• ANITA BLAKE CIRCUS OF THE DAMNED CHARMER #1
• ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES TP v.10 BEST OF 70s BOOK 2
• ARCHIE DIGEST #264
• ART OF BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL HC
• ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #23
• ATLAS #1 *HEROIC AGE*
• ATLAS #1 *HEROIC AGE VARIANT*
• ATOMIC KNIGHTS HC
• ATOMIC ROBO REVENGE OF THE VAMPIRE DIMENSION #3
• AVENGERS #1 *HEROIC AGE* THIRD EYE MUST BUY!
• AVENGERS #1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT
• AVENGERS #1 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• AVENGERS #1 I AM AN AVENGER VARIANT
• AVENGERS #1 JOHN ROMITA JR LIMITED EDITION PRINT (FREE TO THE FIRST 75 PEOPLE WHO PICK UP AVENGERS #1 THIS WEDNESDAY!)
• AVENGERS #1 ROMITA JR VARIANT *HEROIC AGE*
• AVENGERS #1 ROMITA SR VARIANT
• AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1 *HEROIC AGE*
• ALIENS VS PREDATORS THREE WORLD WAR #4
• AZRAEL #8
• BATMAN STREETS OF GOTHAM #12
• BATMAN STREETS OF GOTHAM HC v.1 HUSH MONEY
• BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #17
• BEYOND THE WALL TP
• BRIGHTEST DAY #2 THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• BRIGHTEST DAY #2 VARIANT
• CARS TP v.3 RALLY RACE
• CLASSIC GI JOE TP v.8
• CODENAME KNOCKOUT TP v.1 THE DEVIL YOU SAY
• CREEPY COMICS #3
• DARK TOWER GUNSLINGER #1
• DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #1
• DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #1 VARIANT
• DEAD AT 17 WITCH QUEEN #3
• DEADPOOL #23 *HEROIC AGE*
• DEADPOOL #23 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• DEATHLOK #7
• DESTROYER TP THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL
• DEVIL #4
• DONALD DUCK AND FRIENDS #354
• DV8 GODS AND MONSTERS #2 THIRD EYE CERTIFIED COOL
• EMILY THE STRANGE 13TH HOUR #3
• END LEAGUE TP v.2 WEATHERED STATUES
• ENTER THE HEROIC AGE #1 *HEROIC AGE*
• EX MACHINA #49
• EX MACHINA DELUXE EDITION HC v.3
• EXECUTOR HC *VERTIGO CRIME*
• EXPENDABLES #1
• FADE TO BLACK #3
• FANGORIA #294 JUN 2010
• FARSCAPE ONGOING #7
• FREE REALMS TP BOOK 1
• GALACTA DAUGHTER OF GALACTUS #1
• GANTZ TP v.10
• GARTH ENNIS’S BATTLEFIELDS #6 FIREFLY PART 3
• GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS TP v.4 HAPPY VALLEY
• GHOUL HC
• GI JOE #18
• GI JOE #18 VARIANT
• GIRL COMICS #2
• GOD COMPLEX #6
• GREEN LANTERN LEGACIES MULTIPART STATUE PT 1 HAL JORDAN & THE GUARDIANS OF THE UNIVERSE
• GROWING UP ENCHANTED TP
• HAUNT #7 THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• HELLBLAZER #267
• HELLSING TP v.10
• HER-OES #2
• HEROIC AGE MAGAZINE
• HP LOVECRAFT CALL OF CTHULHU GN
• HULK PREMIERE HC FALL OF THE HULKS
• INCREDIBLES #9
• INCREDIBLES TP v.3 REVENGE FROM BELOW
• INVINCIBLE GENE COLAN HC
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #26 *HEROIC AGE – RESILIENT PT 2* THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #26 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• JAMES BOND ADVENTURES TP v.1 SILVERFIN
• JAMES PATTERSONS WITCH & WIZARD #1 BATTLE SHADOWLAND
• JOE THE BARBARIAN #5 THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #45 *BRIGHTEST DAY*
• JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #45 VARIANT
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA BAD SEED TP
• KILL SHAKESPEARE #2
• KILL SHAKESPEARE #2 VARIANT
• KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #162
• LAST AIRBENDER MOVIE PREQUEL GN
• LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #1 THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #1 JIM LEE VARIANT
• LEGION OF SUPERHEROES ENEMY MANIFEST TP
• MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ #6
• MUPPET SNOW WHITE #1
• ORIGINS OF MARVEL COMICS #1 *HEROIC AGE*
• PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES DAWN OF THE DREADFULS TP
• RESCUE #1
• RESURRECTION VOL 2 #11
• SCALPED #1 *THIRD EYE DOLLAR MENU, TRY THE FIRST ISSUE FOR ONLY $1.00!*
• SCALPED v.6 THE GNAWING TP
• SHADOWHAWK CHRONICLES TP v.1
• SIMPSONS COMICS #166
• SONIC UNIVERSE #!6
• SOULFIRE TP v.1 PART 02
• SOULFIRE VOLUME TWO #5
• SPAWN ORIGINS TP v.5
• SPIDER CHAOS MAKER ONE-SHOT
• SPIDER-MAN GAUNTLET PREMIERE HC v.3 VULTURE MORBIUS
• SPIRIT #2 *FIRST WAVE*
• STAR TREK MOTION PICTURE TRILOGY TP
• STARGATE VALA MAL DORAN #1
• SUPERGIRL FRIENDS AND FUGITIVES TP
• SUPERMAN/BATMAN #72
• SUPERMAN WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #3
• SUPERMAN WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #3 VARIANT
• SUPERNATURAL BEGINNINGS END #5
• TANK GIRL ROYAL ESCAPE #3
• TINY TITANS #28
• TOON TUMBLERS DC BLACKEST NIGHT EMBLEM PINT GLASSES
• TRANSFORMERS LAST STAND O/T WRECKERS #5
• TRANSFORMERS LAST STAND O/T WRECKERS #5 VARIANT
• TROJAN WAR TP GN
• ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS 2 #2 THIRD EYE MUST BUY
• WALKING DEAD #72
• WALL-E #6
• WALLY GROPIUS HC
• WEATHERCRAFT HC
• WORLD OF WARCRAFT ASHBRINGER TP
• WWE HEROES #3
• X-FACTOR #204 2ND PRINT
• X-FACTOR #205 *X-MEN SECOND COMING*
• X-FACTOR #205 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• X-MEN FOREVER #24
• X-MEN LEGACY #236 *X-MEN SECOND COMING CHAPTER 8*
• X-MEN LEGACY #236 FINCH VARIANT
• X-MEN LEGACY #236 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
• X-MEN NATION X HC
• X-MEN ORIGINS TP
• X-MEN PIXIE STRIKES BACK #4
• ZATANNA #1
• ZATANNA #1 VARIANT
• ZORRO TP v.2 CLASHING BLADES

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WHAT IF BATMAN WAS A SADISTIC, EVIL MENACE? Mark Millar (KICK-ASS, OLD MAN LOGAN) and Steve McNiven (OLD MAN LOGAN, CIVIL WAR) unleash NEMESIS #1 this Wednesday! SIMPLY PUT.. What if Batman was the Joker?
CIVIL WAR? Just the beginning
KICK-ASS? A Warm-Up
NEMESIS IS HERE!



Here it is, folks, the book I am most excited about this Spring. Bar none, I’m looking forward to this more than just about anything else. And, I know what a lot of you guys are saying: of course, you are, Steve, you love all the @$%!ed up violent books. But, hey, that’s not true… I love all the @$!%ed up violent books that are well-written! :)

Seriously though, this one’s a big deal. First off, it’s the creative team of MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN. This is the writer/artist combo that brought you CIVIL WAR, and OLD MAN LOGAN. And, for those of you who may not know, OLD MAN LOGAN was the Third Eye Must Buy of 2009, folks. Probably the best Wolverine series in two decades, showing us a Logan who has sheathed his claws permanently, and started a family amidst a post-apocalyptic wasteland of dead Marvel heroes, and supervillains that run the country.  But, hey, hold up, that’s not all…..  Mr. Millar also gave us the INCREDIBLE KICK-ASS, which is on it’s way to movie theaters this April. And, with KICK-ASS and OLD MAN LOGAN, he showed us how he was capable of taking the superhero genre and completely spinning it on it’s head.

So, WHAT IS NEMESIS? Nemesis is comic book love, my friends. Mark Millar is doing what he does best all over again, and getting ready to put us all through the ringer. Nemesis, in a nutshell, is What if Batman WAS the Joker? In other words, if you had the world’s smartest, wealthiest man, and instead of him being dedicated to protecting the innocent, he had committed his existence to terrorizing the innocent. In fact, what he does is he targets a police chief, moves into his jurisdiction, recruits a team from the local hoods, and then goes on a crusade against the entire city. And, it’s all executed with the kind of strategy, and bravado that you would expect from an adventure of the Dark Knight.

Now, I’ve only read the first issue, as an advance copy, but, from what I have read… this book is going to blow you away. It looks like the actual motivations, and origins of Nemesis will be explored further in the series, but that first issue… it’s a non-stop bloodbath from beginning to finish. And, it’s all done in McNiven’s gorgeous, incredible art-style, with of course, the fantastic pacing and storytelling of Mark Millar.

But, back to NEMESIS! So, the first issue starts with NEMESIS, doing some horrible things in another part of the world, before he decides to set his sights on a police chief in Washington, D.C. And, while I’m trying to not give away too much in the way of spoilers, it looks like we’re going to see the series being summed up as NEMESIS targeting this ordinary man, and this ordinary man fighting back as best he can. And, see, that’s where it looks like the appeal of the series is really going to shine. In the world of NEMESIS, there are no superheroes, no superpowers, there’s only one person who qualifies as a superhuman, and that’s NEMESIS. And, he’s superhuman in the way that Batman is Superhuman, extraordinary athletic abilities, genius IQ, lots of cool gadgets. Now, what do you do to fight back against the supervillain equivalent of Batman, who carries the philosophy of THE JOKER?

That’s where things are going to be interesting. The struggle between average man, and the unstoppable force of NEMESIS.

I’m really trying hard to not spoil anything from the first issue, but holy crap, if you guys thought KICK-ASS and OLD MAN LOGAN had some jawdropping events, wait til you read this. Heck, even the level of blood, and guts, illustrated by the very talented Steve McNiven, is at an all-time high.

So, if you’re looking for one of the biggest books to hit this year, then look no further, NEMESIS is going to be a mega-hit. And, I can tell this from reading just the first issue, ’cause folks, IT’S ONE HELL OF A GOOD READ!

Click here to read an unlettered preview of NEMESIS #1

BLACKEST NIGHT NEARS IT’S END AS GREEN LANTERN #52 DELIVERS SEVERAL REVELATIONS THAT PAVE THE WAY TO THE FINAL ISSUE, BLACKEST NIGHT #8! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ISSUE OF GREEN LANTERN, TRUST US!

Since that last page of BLACKEST NIGHT #7, we’ve all been eagerly awaiting to see the next step for Sinestro now that he’s wielding the White Ring. And, this week in GREEN LANTERN #52, many of our questions are going to be answered. While DC has been cagey on the details surrounding this issue of GREEN LANTERN, we do know that this is the penultimate chapter of BLACKEST NIGHT, with only one more issue (BLACKEST NIGHT #8) left after this. We also know that their solicits have stressed that we do not want to miss this issue, no matter what. And, I have to admit, so far, DC has delivered on their promises with BLACKEST NIGHT. Every issue that’s been stressed as being an important, or pivotal part, has been exactly that. This was proven big time to me last week in the pages of GREEN LANTERN CORPS #46, which delivered huge. The issue was promoted as an all-out battle royale, and it sure as hell was. PLUS, BLACK LANTERN ANTI-MONITOR=TOO COOL.

Anyways, back to GREEN LANTERN #52, with only one issue of BLACKEST NIGHT left after this, we’re expecting some huge payoffs in this issue, since we know they cannot wrap EVERYTHING up in just one final issue of BLACKEST NIGHT. Plus, the fact that Geoff Johns has been writing the GREEN LANTERN books themselves, and has made each issue of the series fit very nicely in-between issues of BLACKEST NIGHT (going so far as to dub the GL tie-ins as Blackest Night 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, ect,ect), we’re sure this one’s going to be one hell of a read.

So, folks, gear up, and get ready as we march closer towards the BRIGHTEST DAY, and near the conclusion of BLACKEST NIGHT this Wednesday with GREEN LANTERN #52.

Click here to read more about GREEN LANTERN #52 *BLACKEST NIGHT*

Want to catch up on BLACKEST NIGHT? Click here for the official THIRD EYE Blackest Night checklist.

SIEGE DOMINATES THIRD EYE THIS WEDNESDAY! A BIG HEAPING DOSE OF SIEGE AWESOMENESS ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY WITH AVENGERS INITIATIVE #34, MIGHTY AVENGERS #35, NEW AVENGERS #63, THOR #608, and THUNDERBOLTS #142!

Siege makes a huge splash this Wednesday with a full assortment of killer SIEGE tie-ins. Now, I have to say that I’ve been super impressed so far with the quality and relevance of most of the SIEGE tie-ins. Marvel has done a great job of making each one of the tie-in books feel crucial, and integral to the storyline as a whole, and has done a great job of avoiding the trap of falling into filler with them.

After last week’s epic happenings in SIEGE #3, we couldn’t be more stoked to see what’s coming next this Wednesday with the plethora of killer tie-in issues from Marvel. So, lets go through, and give you the rundown on what to expect…

THOR #608 – THOR vs. THOR CLONE (remember him from CIVIL WAR) in this huge tie-in issue that takes place after the destruction of Asgard!

Those last two pages of THOR #607 were stunning, to say the least. The THOR Siege tie-in, along with the DARK AVENGERS ones, probably have been my favorite tie-ins to the event so far. The writing on both have been top notch, and you know it doesn’t hurt that THOR has been just getting better, and better with every issue. Kieron Gillen is definitely an up-and-coming writer to watch, for sure, and he has been really showing how good he can be with his current run on THOR. Not to mention Billy Tan has been delivering some of the best work of his career so far, in our opinion.
This week in THOR #608, we get to see something that everybody has been waiting for… the showdown between THOR and the THOR clone from CIVIL WAR. Ever since the reveal of it’s existence, we’ve been waiting to see how this would play out, and now with the Thor clone (aka Ragnarok) showing up in the thick of SIEGE, it looks like we’re going to find out this Wednesday. Not to mention, this issue takes plcae directly after the events of SIEGE #3, and without giving away too much in the way of spoilers… you can be sure there’s a huge mess in Asgard that Thor and his Asgardian kin are going to have to take care of!
Click here for a preview of THOR #608 *SIEGE*

AVENGERS INITIATIVE #34 – CAPTAIN AMERICA vs. THE TASKMASTER! THE SURPRISE HIT OF OF SIEGE TIE-INS CONTINUES THIS WEDNESDAY!

One of the biggest surprise breakout hits of SIEGE as far as tie-ins go has been AVENGERS: INITIATIVE. This was a book that really had kinda hit a downward spiral after the start of Dark Reign. It just kind of was there, and didn’t really bring anything to the table that made it a must-read. However, when they did that first SIEGE tie-in with AVENGERS INITIATIVE #31, the art and writing on the book really stood out and made us take notice. Basically, we’ve seen Taskmaster take center-stage, as kind of the voice for your average run-of-the-mill super-villains. The characterization of Taskmaster, Constrictor, and others has really made this an interesting read as we’ve watched Taskmaster go from a low-level C-list character off on the sidelines, to being the same character but thrown directly into the middle of a War with the Gods. In this issue, we see that Taskmaster may finally realize how far in over his head he really is as it comes down to him and Captain America going head to head.
Click here for a preview of AVENGERS INITIATIVE #34 *SIEGE*

MIGHTY AVENGERS #35 – ULTRON HAS RETURNED…


ULTRON. One of the most classic Avengers villains of all-time, and still, to this day, one of the most terrifying. And, as the MIGHTY AVENGERS are thrown into the mix of SIEGE madness, so is one of their greatest foes, ULTRON. The Mighty Avengers are left without a leader, as Hank Pym is trapped in Pym-Space, with his robotic “son”, ULTRON. And apparently, there’s supposed to be one of the largest Avengers surprises to be seen in quite a while.
Click here for a preview of MIGHTY AVENGERS #35 *SIEGE*

NEW AVENGERS #63 – IN THE MIDST OF THE DESTRUCTION OF ASGARD, THE NEW AVENGERS ARE PUT INTO A DEADLY POSITION! IS THIS A SNEAK PEEK AT THE NEW AVENGERS LINE-UP?

Another top notch series of tie-ins for SIEGE has been the NEW AVENGERS books, which began with NEW AVENGERS #61. With all the talk of new teams being formed, and new directions for the books, it’s been very interesting to watch the NEW AVENGERS and their place in regards to SIEGE. You can almost feel the walls crumbling around them, and even, their more worldly foes, like the Hood. This issue, taking place during the events of SIEGE #3, shows us how the NEW AVENGERS are dealing with being thrown into the middle of Asgard’s destruction, and it shows all the moments of that massive battle that were only touched upon in SIEGE #3.
Click here for a preview of NEW AVENGERS #63

THUNDERBOLTS #142 - THE THUNDERBOLTS HEAD TO HEAD WITH THE MIGHTY AVENGERS AS ASGARD FALLS FROM THE SKY!

Another solid SIEGE tie-in was what happened in the pages of THUNDERBOLTS #141, as we saw Ghost invading the walls of Asgard, under orders by Norman Osborn. With the THUNDERBOLTS acting as Marvel’s very own suicide squad of supervillains and shady characters that handle the missions almost guaranteed to fail, how will they fare in a battlefield filled with Asgardians, and Avengers alike? And, what will we learn of their motivations?
Click here for a preview of THUNDERBOLTS #142 *SIEGE*

HAUNT volume 1 trade paperback arrives this Wednesday right alongside HAUNT #6. ARE YOU READING HAUNT? Find out why ROBERT KIRKMAN’S (INVINCIBLE, WALKING DEAD) and TODD MCFARLANE’S (legednary Spawn creator) new IMAGE series has become one of our favorite monthly reads! GET THE FIRST TRADE FOR ONLY $9.99, and HOP ON WITH THIS WEEK’S ISSUE #6 TO ENJOY THE MONTHLY SERIES!

One of the best damn series to start in 2009 has been HAUNT, from the extremely talented writer ROBERT KIRKMAN (the man behind WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, and much more) and TODD MCFARLANE, the legendary comic creator behind SPAWN, and an original IMAGE co-founder. The secret ingredient in HAUNT’S recipe for awesomeness is the mixing of Kirkman’s skillful writing and storytelling with McFarlane’s visceral sense of BIG. In other words, this book has everything that made you love comics when you were a teenager, combined with the sharp writing and dialogue that makes you love comics today. Plus, it’s got that nice little dose of ultraviolence that doesn’t hurt to make a book a fun read. :)

This Wednesday, it’s a HAUNT double dose, with the first trade paperback collecting HAUNT 1-5, and it’s only $9.99. Alongside the first trade comes the sixth issue of HAUNT, which gives you the perfect opportunity to jump onto this great series if you haven’t already. For those of you who have been digging the killer range of IMAGE titles like CHEW, INVINCIBLE, and WALKING DEAD, this one’s a must-read.

What’s the scoop on HAUNT? HAUNT follows Catholic priest Daniel Kilgore, and the ghost of his brother who’ve bonded together to form the superhero HAUNT. The twist is these two brothers do not get a long with one another at all, with Daniel being a priest who’s faith is lacking, and his chain-smoking, hooker picking up lifestyle not being the most chaste path. Kurt, a black ops commando, ends up getting killed on a mission, and something going awry with his death. His ghost comes back just in time to possess his brother, and protect him from being killed, and then from there the book kicks off into a high-energy, non-stop thrillride of espionage, conspiracies, and some very brutal killings. The combination of Kirkman’s writing, which keeps things fresh, and interesting with the artwork of McFarlane and Ryan Ottley (INVINCIBLE) fleshing out the story nicely.

A truly visceral, entertaining comic experience, we cannot recommend HAUNT enough if you’re looking to get into a gritty, dirty, yet violently fun new series. Ontop of all that, there’s those moments where you just stop and go “Wow, THAT’S cool”, like when HAUNT uses their ectoplasm-based powers to do neat things (whether it’s chopping guys heads off, or shooting out like webbing to slow the descent of a car that’s been driven off the side of a building).

What’s coming up in HAUNT #6? Well, the first story arc of HAUNT is a nice set-up, but we all know that Kirkman’s strength is what comes after he’s laid his groundworks. That’s when you start seeing the real surprise twists, as he’s had time to develop his characters some more. In issues #4, and #5, you learn there’s a lot more going on between Kurt and Daniel Kilgore than you realize, and that adds to the intrigue of the series. Issue #6 focuses on Kurt’s former lover, and fellow spy, Mirage,  where we see more of her origins revealed, and her perspective on the events of HAUNT thus far.

Want to get caught up on HAUNT? Pick up the first trade this Wednesday for only $9.99, or for those of you who’re into getting the single issues, we still currently have all five of the previous issues in stock to get caught up on. Either way, give the series a try, it’s FANTASTIC! And, hey, while you’re at it, you can jump aboard the ongoing and look forward to HAUNT every month with this week’s issue #6!

Click here to read an interview with ROBERT KIRKMAN on the future of HAUNT!

SUPERGOD #3 ARRIVES AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION TO CONTINUE WARREN ELLIS’S (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, PLANETARY, CAPTAIN SWING) EPIC TAKE ON SUPERHUMANS!

It’s been a longtime coming, but finally we’re seeing the release of the third issue of SUPERGOD. Okay, so it hasn’t been THAT long, but that’s just how good this series has been, that we’re on the edge of our seat waiting for the next installment. The second issue really opened things up as we saw more depth given to the American SUPERGOD, and his place in the grand scheme of things.
Now, for those of you not yet reading SUPERGOD, here’s the scoop on the series.

What’s SUPERGOD all about? Ellis’s SUPERGOD is the third part in a themed-trilogy of stories that Ellis is doing on the idea of superhumans. Now, by no means do you HAVE to read it’s predecessors, BLACK SUMMER, and NO HERO (although they’re both damn good, and we recommend it), but it’s just an overall theme that Ellis has been exploring in these stories. SUPERGOD is all about what would REALLY happen if the militaries and governments of the world explored building superhumans. What we’re shown through the series is how each country’s “supergod” is defined by the major religious beliefs of that nation. So, when India builds their Supergod, it looks like Krishna. And, the first issue begins with Krishna arriving to save the country.. by destroying it. And, that pretty much sets the stage for SUPERGOD. There’s a lot of focus placed on Jerry Carney, a deceased U.S Air Force pilot who has been resurrected, and had his body retrofitted with artificial technology to make him into the U.S’s SUPERGOD. Upon realizing he’s dead, and should not be alive, but in heaven, the U.S puts him in a government facility that looks like Suburbia, and keeps him in this personal heaven until they need his skills.

This third issue looks to be following up on a massive battle between Jerry, and Russia’s Supergod (crammed into the body of a gigantic robot) Novaya Goraj. The collateral damage is huge, and these aren’t even the most powerful of the Supergods.

So, essentially, Supergod is what a Superhuman Arms Race would actually be. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them into a nuclear-powered blender, soak it in bad vodka, and set the whole thing ablaze, and that’s Supergod. Pure ELLIS insanity that’ll have you on the edge of your seat all throughout.

UNCANNY X-MEN #522 - THE RETURN OF KITTY PRYDE IS HERE! ‘NUFF SAID!

One of the Marvel Universe’s most beloved characters will be returning this Wednesday in the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN #522, and we’re stoked as hell for it. Kitty Pryde, who hasn’t been seen since the conclusion of Joss Whedon’s incredible run on ASTONISHING X-MEN, looks to be alive, and (hopefully) well, as Magneto is working his mojo to bring her back to Earth. And, how could he do that? Well, last we saw, Kitty was trapped inside of a giant metal bullet that got shot into a planet. And, since a return this big deserves to be done up properly, Marvel’s knocking it out of the park this Wednesday with a special over-sized issue featuring the incredible artwork of PHIL JIMINEZ and WHILCE PORTACIO.

Now, with SECOND COMING right around the corner, we can only wonder what Kitty’s return will mean in the grand scheme of things? What is Magneto’s real motivation for bringing her back? And, how will her fellow team-mates, especially Colossus deal with her return?

X-Fans, this is one you are not gonna wanna miss!

Click here to check out a preview of UNCANNY X-MEN #522!

ATTN: WHEDON FANS, DR. HORRIBLE’S FELICIA DAY WRITES THE GUILD #1 AND IT ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY! A MUST-READ FOR FANS OF MMO GAMES!

Here’s a big one for all you Whedon fans out there, especially those of you who are big fans of DR. HORRIBLE’S SING-ALONG BLOG. Felicia Day (of DR. HORRIBLE fame) has brought her killer web series to the world of comics, in this new series which fills in and explores details never before revealed on the web show.

The Guild is a series that chronicles the humorous on and offline lives of a group of internet role-playing gamers, the Knights of Good. If you’ve ever been hooked on games like World of Warcraft or Everquest, then this series is guaranteed to hit your funnybone hard. Plus, it’s being written by series creator, Felicia Day, and we hear she’s a super nice lady. :)

Click here to check out a preview of THE GUILD #1

JUSTICE LEAGUE: THE RISE OF ARSENAL #1CONTINUES THE RISE AND FALL OF THE GREEN ARROW STORYLINE THIS WEDNESDAY!

The RISE AND FALL of the Green Arrow storyline has been keeping us hooked so far, with a return to awesomeness for Oliver Queen, but now we’re stoked to see the ramifications of Cry for Justice explored in this new 4 issue limited series featuring Arsenal, aka Red Arrow. Roy Harper got it pretty bad in Cry for Justice, barely surviving the brutal dismemberment that cost him his arms at the hands of PROMETHEUS. And, now, awakened from his coma, Arsenal is finding that his journey into despair is just beginning as his old mentor, the Green Arrow, has taken a dark turn, and the Justice League is out on the hunt for him.

Click here to read more about JUSTICE LEAGUE: RISE OF ARSENAL #1

NORTHLANDERS v.3 BLOOD IN THE SNOWtrade paperback arrives this Wednesday! Another slab of Viking awesomeness from the crazy talented BRIAN WOOD (DEMO, DMZ)

One of the best damn Vertigo series hitting the stands right now is Brian Wood’s NORTHLANDERS. If you couldn’t already tell from the heaps of praise we pour onto series like DEMO, and DMZ, we’re all big Brian Wood fans here at Third Eye.

This Wednesday, the third slab of his Viking saga continues, and we couldn’t be more stoked to get our hands on another trade of Northlanders. If you haven’t read Northlanders before, allow us to give you the scoop on why this series is the bees knees.

Northlanders is a series of fictional stories set in and around the historical events of the Viking Age. The series itself is divided up into long story arcs that alternate with shorter arcs. In the first story arc, Sven the Returned, we get to watch as Sven, a self-exiled Viking warrior serving in the Varangian Guard, returns to his birth region of the Orkney Islands to reclaim his inheritance. Of course, his evil uncle stands in his ways, and what happens from there is one of the most bloody, beautiful “lone wolf” pitted against immense odds stories we’ve ever seen.

From there, we see stories that focus on everything from the sacking of the Lindisfarne monastery at the beginning of the Viking Age to an Irishman fending off occupying Viking forces in Dublin using guerrilla tactics.

The thing that makes the series great is the fusion of very talented artists and Brian Wood’s well-paced, well-crafted storytelling. Another added bonus is the dialogue, a lot of stories set in the distant past get stunted on dialogue that is difficult for us as readers to have pull us into the story. In Northlanders, the characters talk like real people, and it really helps pull you further into the story.

The third trade, due out this Wednesday, features several different stories set in the Northlanders world, including our personal favorites the Viking Art of Single Combat, and Sven the Immortal.

Click here to read more about NORTHLANDERS v.3 SNOW IN THE BLOOD

ORC STAIN #2 CONTINUES JAMES STOKOE’S SURREAL, QUIRKY, AND INCREDIBLE-LOOKING ORC WORLD MADNESS!

Here’s a big cult favorite here at Third Eye, and dude, we could not be more stoked to see the second issue arriving this Wednesday. This series has some of the BEST artwork going on right now, in my opinion. Hyper-detailed, freshly colored awesomeness from James Stokoe (the author of Wonton Soup) that makes us think of Geoff Darrow and Paul Pope.

The actual series itself is a fantasy book that takes place on a planet populated almost entirely by hordes of orcs. After countless generations of in-fighting, the Orc Chief is looking to unite the armies and build his long-lasting empire. But, to do this, he has to enlist an orc treasure hunter by the name of One-Eye.

And, that sums up the plot, it’s not complicated. But, it is FUN as hell. It’s like some bizarre cross between those animated Ralph Bakshi sword and sorcery flicks of the ’70s, H.R Giger’s ALIENS, and the zaniness of modern day awesomeness like Scott Pilgrim.

The real stand out though however is the artwork, which is honestly some of the best looking stuff I’ve seen. The colors, and the attention to detail in this series is gorgeous, and that alone makes the book worth the price of admission.

If you guys want something that’s pure fun, and haven’t already tried Orc Stain, snag up the first issue (still in stock here at Third Eye), and grab a copy of #2 this Wednesday here at Third Eye!

ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME GETS THE COMIC TREATMENT THIS WEDNESDAY WITHWHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD #1!

Originally, the Dabel Brothers were going to release Robert Jordan’s killer Wheel of Time saga in comic book form, but unfortunately, could not get the book out on time. So, thankfully, Dynamite has acquired the rights to publish Wheel of Time, and we’ll get to see this killer look at the world of Jordan’s fantasy explored on a consistent, on time basis.

This first issue collects both issue #0, and issue #1 of the series, in one big 64 page issue (and heck, it’s only $3.99 too!), written by Robert Jordan and Chuck Dixon, with the stellar artwork of Chase Conley, this one’s a must read for all you die-hard Wheel of Time and Robert Jordan fans out there. A true fantasy epic getting the comic treatment it deserves.

Click here for a preview of ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #1

SHUDDERTOWN #1 DELIVERS DELIVERS A GRITTY CRIME NOIR HORROR STORY THAT FEELS LIKE “THE WIRE” MEETS “SE7EN”

Folks, this one looks super freakin’ cool. A brand new Image limited series that feels like a mix of THE WIRE and SE7EN, and sports some of the sweetest looking artwork we’ve seen in a while. Apparently, people who’re supposed to be dead have been committing brutal murders, and troubled homicide cop Isaac Hernandez is on a search for answers. He finds himself being drawn into the corridors of the Shuddertown housing projects, and the truth is something he may not want to face.

I’ve seen some preview pages of this one, and it looks really killer. The artwork is A+, and the story and dialogue has a nice grit to it that looks like this’ll be a fun little crime/horror story.

Great artwork, and what sounds like a very promising story, this is definitely one worth giving a look.

Click here to read an interview with Nick Spencer, series writer, about Shuddertown.

PHONOGRAM v.2 SINGLES CLUB TRADE PAPERBACK HITS THIS WEDNESDAY! STRAIGHT UP CERTIFIED COOL, 100%, IMAGINE WARREN ELLIS’S PLANETARY… BUT USING THE POP CULTURAL WORLD OF MUSIC!

One of the biggest sleeper hits I think I’ve seen was Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie’s killer Phonogram series. The first miniseries, Rue Britannia, explores the world of a magician who uses the medium of Britpop music to interpret his magic. The series kind of makes you think of something like PLANETARY, but instead of the worlds of serial and pulp fiction being explored, it’s the world of music. Dave Kohl, the mage in question, learns that someone is planning to resurrect Britannia, the goddess of Britpop, in zombified form. The series is a true tribute to the power of popular music, and weaves references and phrases into the story so seamlessly that you feel like you’re there. The surrealness of seeing Blur turn up, and the way that it weaves with the comic bookness of the series is incredible.

And, now, this Wednesday, the second mini-series, Singles Club, is hitting trade paperback, and we know you guys are stoked to give it a go.  See, in the world of Phonogram, music is pure magic, and the practicioners of this dark yet fun art are known as Phonomancers, living amongst us, and we’d never know. While Rue Britannia focused on Dave Kohl, this new miniseries focuses on a new cast of phonomancers, who are younger, and more impressionable, and don’t quite grasp how wonderful and dangerous the urban fatnasy world is in which they dwell.

The series is weird and wonderful, and it’s some of the best written stuff we’ve seen recently. Give it a shot, and try the trades, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed!

YOU WANTED NIGHTCRAWLER? YOU’RE GONNA GET NIGHTCRAWLER! Everyone’s favorite X-Men finally gets a killer Origins one-shot this Wednesday in X-MEN ORIGINS: NIGHTCRAWLER!

A fan-favorite, for sure, Nightcrawler is one of those X-Men characters that’s got such a cool visual, combined with a killer backstory, and neat powers, that he’s really amassed a loyal fan-following. And, one of the questions I get asked frequently is “Steve, what’s a good Nightcrawler story?” I normally point people to stuff like God Loves, Man Kills, which is a great story, and has a nice focus on our favorite teleporting mutant, as well as strikes a chord with who and what he’s all about. But, there has never really been a good definitive one-off Nightcrawler story, until now.

Yup, this Wednesday, the elf gets his own one-shot exploring his origins, his past, and his future in the Marvel Universe. And, keeping in tune with the past X-Men Origins one-shots, the artwork in this book is freakin’ gorgeous, courtesy of Cary Nord.

Click here to check out a preview of X-MEN ORIGINS NIGHTCRAWLER #1

STAFF PICKS

Steve – AMERICAN VAMPIRE #1 = A fantastic start here, the writing and artwork mesh well, and there’s really a strong sense of a compelling world for us to explore. Vampires done right.

Trish – IRREDEEMABLE #12 = Irredeemable moves it’s way to the top of my read pile every month, and this issue continued that trend. More and more questions answered, more and more questions formed. LOVING THIS SERIES!!!

Torma – SIEGE #3 = Siege is the best Marvel event I’ve read in a long long time. This issue has it all, including Iron Man coming back into action rocking his old armor. And, the ending… I NEED TO KNOW!!

Matt – AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #625 = The first Rhino story that Joe Kelly did in #617 was over-the-top awesome, but this follow-up was even better. If you’re not following THE GAUNTLET, you need to check this out. The bet Spidey has been in ages.

NEW TOYS, GAMES, AND OTHER COOL SWAG IN STOCK THIS WEEK AT THIRD EYE!

NEW GAMES, TOYS & OTHER SWAG IN STOCK THIS WEEK AT THIRD EYE!
Some cool new goodies hitting the shop this week.

MAGIC THE GATHERING PHYREXIA vs. THE COALITION DUAL DECKS

GHOSTBUSTERS LOGO BANK

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PLAYERS HANDBOOK 3!

NEW BLACKEST NIGHT “OATH” MAGNETS!

GOBLINS CARD GAME (for fans of MUNCHKIN!)

DUNGEON LORDS BOARD GAME (for fans of SMALL WORLD)

PELOPONNESS BOARD GAME (for fans of SETTLERS OF CATAN)

KIDROBOT SIMPSONS, FUTURAMA BACK IN STOCK!

MORE KIDROBOT AWESOMENESS, INCLUDING THE BRAND NEW KARNIES SET & MORE!

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.

NEW COMICS ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK DUE TO LAST WEEK’S THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

Two Big Events in December @ Third Eye!

Secondly, we’ve got two new exciting events we’d like to tell you guys about that we’re going to be throwing in December:

Comics 80s Night @ Third Eye!

The first of which is our first official Comics ’80s Night. Who doesn’t love the ’80s? Come by, grab a free ’80s comic, score some good deals on trade paperbacks collecting stories from the ’80s, and hang out, talk comics, and listen to the sweet ’80s playlists that we’re going to put together for the shop. Clickhereto view the flyer.

“Siege The New Year at Third Eye” Day Before New Years Eve Event!

Next up on the agenda, Wednesday 12/30/09 (the day before New Years Eve!), we’ll be running an all day event from 11AM-9PM. We’ll be hosting special sales on select items, and giving away some great freebies. Whats the swag you can get just for coming in on the 30th?
Origins of Siege One-Shot – A FREE prologue one-shot to Marvel’s big Siege event! All new story from series writer Brian Michael Bendis - FREE
Marvel 2010 Calendar – Need a calendar to start the new year? We’re going to be hooking you up with this very nice Marvel 2010 calendar. And trust us, this isn’t just some throwaway cheapie, it’s a legit, real deal quality calendar! -FREE
Exclusive Avengers ID Card – The coolest of all the items being offered, we’re going to have a slew of these Avengers ID cards to find themselves proudly in your wallets. - FREE
These items are exclusive from Marvel, so make sure to come to the Siege the New Year party to grab them!

OTHER SIEGE THE NEW YEAR PLANS
Special sales on select items
The Release of Blackest Night #6!
Free Third Eye New Year Cake! :)

THIRD EYE THANK YOU RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED!

All right, if you came and saw us last Wednesday, you should have gotten a raffle ticket. Now, as a Thank You to you guys, we’re going to be picking the winning ticket tonight, and the winning ticket receives a $50 Gift Card to Third Eye. If your ticket is the winner, then you need to e-mail or call us, and let us know you have the winning ticket. All that’s left after that is to bring it in on your next trip to redeem your $50 gift card. 

The winning ticket is: 613059

If we do not hear from you by Monday of next week, we will be drawing another ticket, and announcing it in next week’s newsletter.