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THE NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA REVEALED INCAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD ONE-SHOT THIS WEDNESDAY!

This is it, folks… is it going to be Steve Rogers rocking the Captain America duds again, or is it going to be Bucky Barnes, the Winter Soldier? The question to this, and many other things surrounding the epic, sweeping story that Brubaker has laid out with REBORN are answered this Wednesday.

Now, you’re probably wondering “How come this is coming out before CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #6?” Well, there’s two answers to that. The first is that Marvel has pegged this as a pre-emptive epilogue to REBORN. The other answer is that the incredible art of Bryan Hitch tends to make the man run slow, and REBORN #6 should’ve been out by now. From what Marvel has told us though, reading this issue before Cap Reborn #6 doesn’t mess with the sequence too much.

Anyways, I am very excited about this one, because not only have I been enjoying Brubaker’s REBORN storyline, but his entire run on Captain America in general has been some of the best comic reading on the shelves. So, needless to say, I’m pretty stoked to see how this one follows up, and nears it’s conclusion.

And, ontop of all that… this could possibly be (like it’s no secret) the Return of Steve Rogers as Captain America! If you would’ve told me I’d be pumped about that in 1999, I would’ve been hard-pressed to believe you. While I respect the iconic nature of Cap, and some of the great stories of the past that’ve been told with the character (my personal pre-Civil War Cap story being Mark Waid and Ron Garney’s incredible run on the series), I just never really saw that many stories that stood out with the character. In my opinion, it took the influence of Millar’s characterization of Cap in THE ULTIMATES, and then, his 616-characterization in CIVIL WAR, to really get me into the character. Luckily, right around the same time that CIVIL WAR was happening, a (at the time) unknown writer by the name of Ed Brubaker was spinning some very gritty, hard-nosed espionage-fused stories with Cap. And, I’ve been a fan of the character ever since.

Who Will Wield The Shield is kind of a summing up of the last decade of Captain America stories. And, I hate to admit, that this is probably where the road to the end of Brubaker’s run begins. Although, I could be wrong. Anyways, it looks like we’ll be seeing the big decision made between who will be wearing the mantle of Captain America… Steve Rogers, or Bucky Barnes. The thing that makes this so exciting is that the development of Bucky as a character over the course of the last 50-some issues of Brubaker’s run has been some of the best character development of a comic character I have ever seen. And, to be honest, while I’m excited to see how things play out with Rogers, I really would be sad to see Bucky not be Cap.

And, then of course, there’s those spoiler pages in the back of DARK AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS ANNUALS from the last couple of weeks… but, are we convinced that’s who it appears to be? And, that all is what it seems? I guess we’ll find out all the answers this week in WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD.

Click here for a preview of CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD one-shot

And, for those of you who haven’t been following Brubaker’s run on Cap, I want to give you the skinny on where it begins, and why it’s been so damn good. He manages to combine elements of old school pulp fiction with a 21st century spin with the feel of old ’70s and ’80s exploitation movies. Brubaker’s Cap run has been a high-quality superhero book with a definite espionage by way of grindhouse kind of feel to it.

Where to start? CAPTAIN AMERICA: WINTER SOLDIER VOLUME 1 TRADE PAPERBACK – This trade collects the first six issues of Brubaker’s run, and begins the series with a bang by re-introducing the long-thought dead Cap sidekick, Bucky Barnes. Of course, as we learn through the course of the story, Bucky’s history is  not what we thought, and his re-appearance has him as a conflicted, hardened soldier with a mission to kill Steve Rogers. From, there the story follows in CAPTAIN AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER VOLUME 2, CAPTAIN AMERICA RED MENACE 1 & 2, and so on, and so forth.

Why It’s So Good? Brubaker has managed to take the history of the Captain America series, including all of it’s somewhat B Movie-esque supervillains, and fuse it with a modernistic, 21st century espionage-fueled approach that’s had us on the edge of our seats ever since. Brubaker re-introduced Cap’s wholesome teen sidekick, and revealed his history as a cold-blooded black ops killer, then he killed Captain America himself, and put the reformed Bucky in the costume. All the while, he’s effortlessly blended old with new, and managed to tell one of the most compelling Marvel stories we’ve seen. The grindhouse feel he gives to Cap’s bigger than life supervillains (like Arnim Zola… a robot with a giant face in it’s chest) has given Cap a solid rogue’s gallery to go to bat against.

THREE BIG BLACKEST NIGHT TITLES THIS WEEK! GREEN LANTERN #49 DELIVERS ANOTHER CRUCIAL CHAPTER OF BLACKEST NIGHT!

It’s a good week for Blackest Night, folks, with three killer titles hitting the shelves of Third Eye carrying the Blackest Night banner. And, as we’ve already seen nearly everything tying into DC’s Blackest Night has been high quality reading material.

The biggest of the three, of course, is the newest issue of GREEN LANTERN with GREEN LANTERN #49. The Green Lantern monthly title has been almost as essential as the Blackest Night mini-series itself, written by Blackest Night writer Geoff Johns, and filling in the gaps between issues of the core mini-series, each issue of this title has done a great job of moving the story along and explaining all the stuff that can’t be fit into the core Blackest Night book. This week, we get to see John Stewart’s role in the Blackest Night, and it’s impact on him. John Stewart has always been one of my favorite Lanterns, and the whole GL spin on his past as US Marine is pretty freaking cool. Plus, we haven’t seen a lot on him yet in Blackest Night, and it will be cool to see some more attention put on the character.

Next up, we have the first issue of one of those killer 3-issue limited Blackest Night miniseries that have been so good, and that’s BLACKEST NIGHT JSA #1. I’m really excited about this one, for a couple of reasons. First off, I really love the Justice Society, and secondly, I really dig Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman. Also, the fact that a killer creative team consisting of James Robinson (Starman, Justice League Cry for Justice), and one of DC’s rising star artists Eddy Barrows, along with the addition of classic Kyle Rayner-era Green Lantern writer Ron Marz, makes this one an exciting book to look out for.
From the looks of the preview, and the solicits, it looks like we’ll be seeing a ton of dead JSA and JSA-related characters. Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, of course is pretty awesome (for those of you who haven’t read it before, I highly recommend the entire run of SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATER), and I’m hoping we’ll see Ted Knight, Al Pratt, and more. Anyways, we’ll be seeing the ultimate in the heroes of today fighting the heroes of yesteryear, with Dr. Midnite vs. Dr. Midnite, Mr. Terrific vs. Mr.Terrific, Sand vs. Wesley Dodds, and more. Plus, you know Golden Age Green Lantern, Alan Scott, will be playing a big role in this, and it’ll be interesting to see where he fits into things (since his backstory and character is a tad different than most of your Green Lanterns).
Click here for the preview of BLACKEST NIGHT JSA #1

Finally, to round things off, we’ve got the Teen Titans #78, which admittedly, isn’t as quite as highly anticipated as the other two, it still looks like it should follow-up on Teen Titans #77 *Blackest Night* (which was very solid, and still in stock here at Third Eye) pretty well. The thing that’s exciting to me the most about this issue is that it’s featuring a pretty sweet team-up between Deathstroke (one of my favorite DC characters), and his daughter Ravager, and of course, we know that means only one thing: they’re gonna be hacking and slashing through a mountain of Black Lanterns. And, we all know that Ravager and Deathstroke have their fair share of fallen foes, and family that’ll be rising up as Black Lanterns to dish out some ass-whippings.

AVENGERS INITIATIVE #31 *SIEGE*FEATURES SPECIAL SIEGE TIE-IN! ANOTHER DOSE OF SIEGE TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE BIGGEST MARVEL EVENT SINCE “CIVIL WAR”

The Road to Siege began with a bang a few weeks ago in the pages of SIEGE: THE CABAL, and now you can fill in another piece of the puzzle with this week’s AVENGERS INITIATIVE #31, tying into SIEGE: THE CABAL. This is where it’s explained why Taskmaster is now seated upon the Cabal, and shows Osborn’s offer, and proposals to this often overlooked (but still, badass) Marvel villain.

And, meanwhile, on the Initiative end of things.. the Initiative gets called upon to assault an enemy that’s carrying some heavy duty power. Could that enemy be Asgardian?

Clickhere to read a preview of AVENGERS INITIATIVE #31

LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #1ARRIVES FROM RADICAL (PUBLISHERS OF FVZA, CITY OF DUST, ect) from THE WRITER OF FEAR AGENT & PUNISHER – ONE WEEK TO COMMIT THE LAST CRIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY!

Here’s a cool one I got an advance copy of last month, and really dug. Rick Remender (writer of cult favorite FEAR AGENT, and the current Punisher run featuring Frankencastle) has made this one his new pet project, and it reads AWESOME. A great, gritty noir-influenced style of artwork matched with some fast-paced, tense storytelling make this one a very fun read.

What’s the plot? In the not too distant future, the government basically plans to transmit a secret signal that will make it impossible for anyone to knowingly commit a crime. After the complexity of crimes like identity theft, and the rates of terrorism, this is their answer to preventing things from getting worse.

And, that’s where our hero comes in to play, Graham Brick, a low-life career criminal who’s never gotten a break. And, now, he finally comes on a killer way to make the heist that’ll set him up for life. Of course, it’s announced by the media that in just one week they’ll be transmitting that whole Anti-Crime signal, and this leaves Graham with a problem: he has only one week to commit the last crime in American history.

It’s as fun as it sounds, folks, and I’m already itching to see the next one. You can click here to read a preview of LAST DAYS OF AMERICAN CRIME #1

FALL OF HULKS GAMMA ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY FEATURING ARTWORK BY JOHN ROMITA JR!

Fall of Hulks ALPHA kicked things off with an awesome, old-school feeling origin story of the Intellectia, a gathering of assorted Marvel mad scientists, ranging from obscure characters like Egghead and the Mad Thinker to big baddies like the Leader, and Dr. Doom. And, now, this week, the other half of that arrives in the pages of FALL OF HULKS GAMMA! Before, I go any further…

IT’S JOHN ROMITA JR… DRAWING THE HULK. NOT JUST THE HULK. BUT LOTS OF HULKS! What more could you want?

Seriously though, it’s not often that I get excited by the artist alone that’s attached to a book, but Romita JR was born to draw BIG. His run on Thor with Dan Jurgens in the ’90s was great, and trust me, it wasn’t because of Dan Jurgens. And, his later work on Hulk was also awesome. But enough of my fanboy freakout over Romita JR, lets get onto just what you can expect this week out of FALL OF HULKS GAMMA.

This finishes up the set-up for the biggest Hulk storyline since World War Hulk, and leaves the stage set for the Fall of the Hulks. We don’t know much, but what we do know is that a certain Hulk’s death sets the entire Hulk family of characters into an unstoppable rage, and could really dish out some serious havoc for the rest of the Marvel Universe.

For those of you keeping track, here’s a quick run down of what’s out in the line of FALL OF THE HULKS so far:
FALL OF THE HULKS ALPHA – still in stock at Third Eye
HULK #18 - still in stock at Third Eye
and now..
FALL OF HULKS GAMMA – in stock at Third Eye this Wednesday 12/23/09

CHEW #7 CONTINUES THE BEST NEW SERIES OF 2009!  THE QUIRKY ADVENTURES OF A COP THAT EATS HUMAN REMAINS! GET THE TRADE WITH 1-5 for ONLY $9.99

CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3 HITS THE SHELVES THIS WEDNESDAY! THE BEST COMIC YOU’RE NOT READING! FIND OUT WHY CRIMINAL IS A MUST-READ! ISSUES #1 & #2 STILL IN STOCK!

CRIMINAL is flat out the best crime comic I think I’ve ever read. And, that’s a tall order, because crime noir has been pretty well-represented in the world of comics over the past couple of decades. I mean, I loved me some Sin City, and 100 Bullets, but nothing tops CRIMINAL. Criminal is more than just a comic book, it’s an experience. When a new issue comes out, I can spend a good thirty minutes sunk deep within it. Every page, every panel, is packed with so much atmosphere, and storytelling that it really accomplishes that rare feat of sucking you into another world and not letting go.

The alchemy of art and story from Brubaker and Phillips pulls you in, and doesn’t let go.. and just when the story ends, leaving you on the edge of your seat… you’re still left with a good four to six pages of awesome back-matter to read about crime noir. A lot of times, Brubaker has guest-writers come in, and talk about their favorite aspects of genre fiction. Guys like Patton Oswalt rapping about their favorite crime movies from the ’60s just makes the entire package better.

And, folks, this is a book you do NOT want to wait for trade on. The back-matter does not get reprinted into the trades, so you are really missing out on the whole experience.

Seriously, there are very few books that I will proclaim universally as something everybody should be reading, but CRIMINAL is most definitely one of those books.

Now, I’ve sung it’s praises more than enough, you’re probably wondering just what the hell CRIMINAL is all about?

Each story arc of CRIMINAL is self-contained to 4-6 issues. While the characters all exist within the same world, you can read CRIMINAL in any order you please. This means that the current arc, THE SINNERS, is a perfect entry point for those of you who haven’t yet read CRIMINAL. The shared world thing is just a part of what makes CRIMINAL so cool, as it’s neat to see a background character you barely notice in an earlier story become a prominent figure in a later story (as was the case with “Bad Night”). The current arc, the SINNERS, is all about someone who is killing off “made men”.. criminal power-players, if you will, who should otherwise be untouchable. And, since the underworld can’t exactly go to the police, they bring in enforcer Tracy Lawless to investigate things. A conflicted man who doesn’t even want to be working in this world in the first place.

The characterization in this book is so sharp, that by the time you finish the first issue, you’ll feel like you’ve known Lawless all your life. And, with the developments of CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #2, I personally can’t wait to see where things are going in issue #3 this week.

If you haven’t yet read CRIMINAL, we’ll the previous two issues, in addition to issue #3, well-stocked this week, to make it easy on you to catch up. Don’t miss out on one of the best series of this decade.

Click here to read a preview of CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3

“THE BOYS”, “PREACHER”, & “CROSSED” WRITER GARTH ENNIS’S BATTLEFIELDS: HAPPY VALLEY #1 BRINGS US MORE OF ENNIS’S GRUELLING, BLOODY WAR STORIES! IF TARANTINO’S “INGLORIOUS BASTARDS” WAS A COMIC, THIS WOULD BE IT!

He’s taken superheroes to their darkest extremes in THE BOYS. He’s given a whole, twisted new meaning to survival horror in CROSSED, and he’s written countless other epics (including the legendary PREACHER series)… Garth Ennis is a man who knows how to do comics right. But, there’s one thing, that’s a personal labor of love for him, and it really shows. Some of his best material happens to fall under the genre of war stories, and Ennis manages to tell some of the most brutal, well-paced, yet accessible war stories you could think of.

This go around, he’s back with a brand new series called BATTLEFIELDS: HAPPY VALLEY, and the first issue debuts this Wednesday. The year is 1942. And a young Australian Ken Harding arrives in London, anxious to play his part in the aerial bombing of all those Nazi bastards. Losses are high, and morale is low, but our hero remains unphased until he meets his crew: a foul-mouthed, battle-hardened gang of guys who take no prisoners. And, now they’re headed to the heavily guarded industrial heartland of Ruhr, known to the fighter pilots as Happy Valley.

We’ve seen Ennis’s previous war stuff, and it’s always dripping with blood, and realism, while at the same time keeping in habit with his knack for strong characterization, and sense of dark humor.

If you’re a fan of the Boys, Crossed, or any of Ennis’s other work, we HIGHLY recommend giving his war stuff a shot this week with Happy Valley.

Click here for a preview of GARTH ENNIS’S BATTLEFIELDS: HAPPY VALLEY #1

THOR #605 – DR. DOOM VS. THOR! ASGARDIANS TURNED INTO HORRIBLE CYBORG MONSTROSITIES! THE NEW DIRECTION OF THOR IS AWESOME!

First off, if you missed issue #604 of THOR, you need to pick it up, and hop aboard the current arc of Thor, cause it’s SMOKIN’! We were pretty skeptical about how well the new creative team would do following up a major act like JMS, but they picked up the ball and ran with it, kicking off a brand new story arc that’s bringing all the cool Dr. Doom/Asgard connections to full culmination. If you did miss THOR #604, don’t worry, because we still have it in stock here at the shop, in limited quantities, so you can still hop aboard the monthly series with only two issues to catch up.

As for what’s to expect this week in the newest installment of THOR.. simply put.. it’s DR. DOOM versus THOR in a throwdown that’s sure to be epic. #604 ended with Doom’s Asgardian cyborg hybrid monstrosities coming into plain sight, and then.. a certain God of Thunder appearing on the horizon to deal out some righteous justice.

Click here for a preview of THOR #605

IMAGE UNITED #2 ARRIVES THIS WEDNESDAY, AND CONTINUES THE HIT NEW SERIES THAT KEEPS SELLING OUT! FIND OUT WHY THIS LIMITED SERIES PENNED BY ROBERT KIRKMAN (WALKING DEAD, HAUNT) & ILLUSTRATED BY ALL THE IMAGE FOUNDERS IS A HIT! #1 STILL IN STOCK AT THIRD EYE!

The first issue of IMAGE UNITED went to a second print almost immediately, and it looks like the second issue will be going to as well. But, worry not, folks, we’ve got PLENTY of copies of IMAGE UNITED #2 coming in this Wednesday, and trust us, you’re gonna wanna give it a look. It’s actually pretty damn cool what they’ve accomplished with IMAGE UNITED, combining the talents of all the classic IMAGE founders on one book written by Robert Kirkman.

So, here’s how it works: Spawn appears in the book.. McFarlane draws him. Witchblade appears. Silvestri draws her. Get the idea? The book itself was a fun read, and is an action-packed nostalgic joyride for anyone who grew up reading comics during the IMAGE era in the ’90s. Bigger than life, with a well-paced story from Robert Kirkman, and tons of killer arrt, IMAGE UNITED is a blast.

Of course, the big reveal at the end of issue #1 was pretty cool… the villain of the series? Al Simmons, you know, the original Spawn, the guy we all remember from back in the day. And, yes, that’s him above with the horns. See, it looks like ol’ Al has found that destiny they always eluded to in those issues of Spawn way back in the day, and now he’s out to wreak havoc on the entire Image universe.

All in all, it’s not a plot-heavy book, but IMAGE UNITED is a blast, and provides a fun read, and a fun trip down memory lane for a lot of us who grew up reading comics in the ’90s. If you need us to put a copy in your box, just shoot us an email!

Oh, and if you missed out on issue #1, don’t worry.. we had a feeling it’d be a hit, and still have a decent amount of issue #1 hanging out here at the store for you to catch up with.

THIRD EYE ASKS “ARE YOU READING?” ABSOLUTION FROM AVATAR PRESS.. THINK ROBOCOP MEETS DEXTER

Here’s one that I wanted to spotlight because I feel that it’s an AWESOME series that’s continuing to fly under the radar here at Third Eye. While issue #5 ships this Wednesday, and I’m stoked about that, I wanted to take a moment to give an overview on the whole series and why I’m digging it so much.

First off, the story of Absolution is set in a world where “vigilante police forces” have been established. Basically, special police departments equipped with superhuman abilities to handle crime in the most extreme ways possible, HOWEVER, they are still required to uphold the same code of ethics as any other law enforcement official… in other words.. they can’t go around making dude’s heads explode.

And that’s where our (anti)hero comes in. John Dusk is one of these special police officers who has crossed the line from law officer to serial killer, albeit, of criminals. In the first issue, we’re led to believe that Dusk has seen many horrors before making this decision, and it culminates in him letting a rapist murderer die of blood loss.

From there, after getting his first taste of justice, he begins leading a double life, compulsively executing criminals, and evil men.

This series has all the makings of a modern day take on the age-old tale that stories like Robocop (but without the trademark satire), Judge Dredd, and more have explored. It kind of reminds you a little of DEXTER, mixed with a world of superhumans.

Plus, the art just gets better and better with every issue! We currently have all issues of ABSOLUTION instock here at Third Eye for you to catch up, otherwise, I’m sure those of you already reading the series are pumped for issue #5 this Wednesday!

HELLBOY: BRIDE OF HELL ONE-SHOT GIVES US A STRONG DOSE OF HELLBOY AND MIKE MIGNOLA TO END THE YEAR!

Nobody does creepy, mythology-rich horror comics like Mike Mignola. Nobody! I’ve been a Hellboy fan since I was just a snot-nosed kid in a Cramps t-shirt, and I gotta tell you, it’s only gotten better since then. This week, we get a nice little Christmas gift in the form of a Mignola-written one-shot with Richard Corben art. If you just want a good Hellboy story, done in one, then this one’s a gotta-read. Or, if you’ve never read a lot of Hellboy before, then now’s your chance to give it a try!

In BRIDE OF HELL, a young girl has been kidnapped and Hellboy’s tracked her down to rural France, where she’s about to be sacrificed to Asmodeus. This one’s definitely a pulpy, weird tale filled with love gone wrong, demonic revenge, ghosts, and the tombs of King Solomon.

Click here for a preview of HELLBOY: BRIDE OF HELL

IRREDEEMABLE #9 & IRREDEEMABLE VOLUME 2 TRADE PAPERBACK ARRIVE THIS WEDNESDAY TO FILL YOUR “SUPERMAN GONE EVIL” FIX!

Are you reading IRREDEEMABLE yet? If you’re not, you really should be. It’s one of our big favorites here month in and month out, and is one of the most well-written superhero books coming out right now.

We’ve got a double dose of IRREDEEMABLE this week for you, with both the 9th issue hitting (which continues from the epic reveals of issue #8), and the second volume of the IRREDEEMABLE trade paperback, which collects issues #5-8.

Why should you be reading IRREDEEMABLE? First off, the book practically pulsates with an insane post-modern 21st century comic book energy. It’s the story of the Plutonian, your standard Superman arch-type, who has gone mad, and started slaughtering the world around him. Basically, it’s SUPERMAN gone EVIL, and it’s great.

Why is it so good? The reason why it reads so well is because the series writer, Mark Waid (the man who did KINGDOM COME), is quite possibly the biggest SUPERMAN fan… in the world. He loves SUPERMAN, he loves the world of SUPERMAN, and he gets the character almost better than anyone else. And, this, this is what it takes to write a well-done take on what would happen if the Man of Steel went wrong? And, what did it take to get him to that point? Because Waid is such a fan of Superman, and his history, he is able to make all those little details that most writers would miss, count.

I don’t know, there’s a certain kind of electric excitement I get when I pick up a new issue of IRREDEEMABLE (and now the companion series, INCORRUPTIBLE), where I know I’m going to be thrust into a world of superheroes that SHOULD be cookie-cutter, but aren’t. They’re more fleshed-out, and three-dimensional than most characters that’ve been around for years.

Simply, put IRREDEEMABLE rules, and you need to check it out! The first trade paperback is only $9.99, and we can either catch you up in the single issues, or you can just follow up with Volume 2!

STAFF PICKS

Trish – Green Lantern Corps #43 – I made this my pick just because of the fact that it was such a fun read, and it was so easy to get into, even though I’m not as familiar with the Green Lantern Corps as Steve or Torma. I do like Guy Gardner, and seeing him running around ripping off arms, and kicking ass was AWESOME.

Torma – Dark Avengers #12- TOTAL MAYHEM! The best issue of DARK AVENGERS yet. They finally do something awesome with the Sentry, and it is bigger than life. There’s a great final page splash that gives a nice reference to what’s coming in SIEGE!

Steve – INCORRUPTIBLE #1 – Man, am I easy to read or what? I was hyped for this one like hell, and it totally lived up to the hype. Incorruptible takes everything you always THOUGHT a sketchy, shady supervillain would do… and makes it happen.. and then shows how tricky his road to redemption is. A great read for Irredeemable fans, and non-fans alike.

<font size=”undefined” style=”font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; “><div align=”center”><font style=”font-weight: bold; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″>AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 *THE GAUNTLET PT 1* – THE GAUNTLET BEGINS THIS WEDNESDAY! THE BIGGEST SPIDER-MAN STORY IN AGES, AS HIS CLASSIC ROGUES GALLERY IS REDEFINED FOR THE 21st CENTURY! BY IRREDEEMABLE WRITER MARK WAID!</font><br></div> <IMG SRC=”http://marvel.com/i/content/st/29555new_storyimage0192149_full.jpg”> <div align=”center”><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><u style=”text-decoration: underline; “><b style=”font-weight: bold; “><span style=”color: rgb(255, 0, 0); “><span style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0); “><br></span></span></b></u><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><span style=”color: rgb(255, 0, 0); “><span style=”color: rgb(0, 0, 0); “>This story has been brewing since the return of Doc Ock in Amazing Spider-man #600, and I’ve gotta say, Marvel’s got me stoked. The Spidey books really begin to make a turn towards being better with American Son last year, and then a big step towards improvement with the turning points of issue #600. Old, forgotten villains slowly began to return in the pages of ASM, and the new takes on the Chameleon and Doc Ock, were both very good.&nbsp;<br><br>But all of this was just a prelude to what is sure to be one of the biggest Spidey stories in history, and that’s The Gauntlet. The Gauntlet is a new storyline (which begins in this week’s AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612) which will be a year long marathon for Spidey, where old classic Spider-man villains are brought back with a vicious new edge. The first of which is Electro, who I don’t think we’ve seen since the events on the Raft in NEW AVENGERS. And of course, we’ll be seeing the Vulture, The Rhino, and more as the storyline continues.<br><br>So, what’s the scoop on Electro’s return? Well, here you have one of the coolest Spidey villains, when it comes to visual appearance, and his powers, but he’s also one of the least-respected. This first story arc in the Gauntlet is about that, and from what we’ve been told Electro’s powers have been considerably amped up. The thing is as Electro makes the transition into middle-age, his metabolism changes, and so do his powers. They’re more erratic, and less easy to control. And, that’s where the amping up comes from, because he’s going to be getting a pretty surprising Marvel villain to help stabilize his powers and make him meaner, and better than before. Of course, Electro’s big motivation may not center around Spidey, but a sense of outrage over the fact that the fortune he’s accumulated over the years was lost in the economic meltdown. Now, he’s almost somewhat of a folk hero, electrocuting corrupt corporate fat cats…. but of course, he’s still a bad dude, and when Spidey gets in his way, he’s going to toast him.&nbsp;<br><br>Now, beyond the whole Electro thing, the one thing we know that is going to be an ongoing theme in the GAUNTLET storyline is how these familiar villains returning to bring pain to Peter Parker’s life are going to be coming after him one after the other after the other. We know that big changes are expected to happen, and this storyline is supposed to be a real no holds barred kind of assault on the character.&nbsp;<br><br>IRREDEEMABLE writer MARK WAID is going to be penning this arc that begins in Amazing Spider-man #612. And, the artist, someone who I haven’t heard of is a very bold and interesting choice for Spidey. I think the art looks great, and it has a very gritty, almost Vertigo-esque vibe to it, that really adds a whole new level of darkness to what is sure to be one hell of an arc.<br><br>But I think we all know what’s really cool about this: It’s classic Spidey villains coming back with a bang!<br><br><font size=”4″><u style=”text-decoration: underline; “><b style=”font-weight: bold; “><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “>TWO MORE LANTERN RINGS ARRIVE THIS WEEK AT THIRD EYE! BLUE LANTERN RING &amp; VIOLET “STAR SAPPHIRE” RING! ALONG, WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE TIE-INS…&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOeSE-u6mT07zO61E0zvXsIg==” shape=”rect”>ADVENTURE COMICS #4&nbsp;</a>*RETURN OF SUPERBOY PRIME* &amp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOQsK7M7e6cE9bQbjlklo4vA==” shape=”rect”>OUTSIDERS #24!</a>&nbsp;PLUS BLACK LANTERN SOLOMON GRUNDY FACES BIZARRO &amp; MAN-BAT IN&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOyOnoENS76kEwCl7SWSRaIg==” shape=”rect”>SUPERMAN/BATMAN #66!</a><br><br><br></span></b></u></font></span></span></font></span></div> <IMG SRC=”http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/3/13356_400×600.jpg”> <div align=”center”><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “>The Lantern Rings that have been dropping with all the Blackest Night tie-ins have been a huge hit here at Third Eye. We’ve been going through rings faster than we expected. But, worry not though, we still have a very limited amount of Orange, Indigo, and Yellow Rings available, so if you haven’t gotten your’s yet, we have you covered. To read more about how you can get your Power Rings, click<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajac-eRa3S89dRo-FqxTn8mLReKf9D6eCnlSAK4AMYn4GyYc-Hvz5l1CoDodrAYyMhXxl_BlgjpHg4=” shape=”rect”>here</a><br><br>Now, onto this week, we’ve got two tie-ins, both of which look good, but one of which I’m personally VERY excited for. And, that’s the&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOeSE-u6mT07zO61E0zvXsIg==” shape=”rect”>ADVENTURE COMICS #4</a>. Reasons why? Well, first off.. it’s written by GEOFF JOHNS, you know, the guy who’s been writing the main BLACKEST NIGHT series (and GREEN LANTERN) all this time, and pretty much masterminding all of this killer suff. And, then secondly, it’s featuring the return of everyone’s favorite mass-murdering crybaby, SUPERBOY PRIME. And, then, to top it all off, it looks like he’s met his match, as the Black Lanterns know just the buttons to push to make Superboy Prime’s heart all tasty for them to gobble down. This is probably going to be one of the best ring-related tie-ins, being how Adventure Comics is already a stellar read, and then the addition of a fan-favorite villain like SUPERBOY PRIME. Ontop of all that, when you purchase&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOeSE-u6mT07zO61E0zvXsIg==” shape=”rect”>ADVENTURE COMICS #4</a>, you get a FREE Blue Lantern ring!<br><br>And, then, next up, we’ve got&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOQsK7M7e6cE9bQbjlklo4vA==” shape=”rect”>OUTSIDERS #24</a>, which spins directly out of the events of BLACKEST NIGHT TITANS. Black Lantern Terra is back with a vengeance, and she wants to gobble down the hearts of Geo-Force, and the Outsiders. When you purchase&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOQsK7M7e6cE9bQbjlklo4vA==” shape=”rect”>OUTSIDERS #24</a>, you’ll receive a free VIOLET *STAR SAPPHIRE* ring.&nbsp; To be honest on this one, I think it could go either way. I REALLY liked Blackest Night Titans, and Peter Tomasi has proven himself as a really stellar writer (handling a good chunk of tie-in stuff already for Blackest Night, in addition to the killer work he’s done on Green Lantern Corps, and underrated miniseries like GOTHAM UNDERGROUND). However, I haven’t been following OUTSIDERS as closely, so it really could go either way.&nbsp;<br><br>And, as a side note… dude, Booster Gold and Rebels were both AWESOME last week. I expected the Booster to be really good, but the REBELS, I wasn’t too sure about. I actually went back and checked out most of the back issues on the series, because I enjoyed that issue so much. It’s a good book, really deserves a look. The artwork, and writing are both top notch, and the whole idea of a superteam for hire is pretty damn cool. I don’t know, it was awesome…. the ending of REBELS #10 is great, even if you haven’t been following the series. A big twist as a perfect fit for the Sinestro Corps is chosen. And, the whole plot running with Starro the Conqueror (turns out those starfish things were just his drones, but Starro himself is an actual humanoid warlord) is pretty damn cool.&nbsp;<br><br>Finally, on the Blackest Night plate this week, we’ve got what’s sure to be the most humorous of the Blackest Night tie-ins with&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-hlbnoxzYbEOyOnoENS76kEwCl7SWSRaIg==” shape=”rect”>SUPERMAN/BATMAN #66.</a>Yes, it’s Black Lantern Solomon Grundy versus Bizarro &amp; Man-Bat in this one-shot Blackest Night tie-in.&nbsp;<br><br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″>THIRD EYE GRAPHIC NOVEL SPOTLIGHT:<span style=”color: rgb(255, 0, 0); “>BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL HC</span>, GREEN LANTERN CORPS – EMERALD ECLIPSE HC *PRELUDE TO BLACKEST NIGHT*, WAR OF KINGS HARDCOVER, ROBERT KIRKMAN’S DESTROYER, DARK AVENGERS VOLUME 1 AND NEW AVENGERS VOLUME 11 TRADE PAPERBACKS… A BIG WEEK FOR GREAT TRADES &amp; HARDCOVERS!</font> <IMG SRC=”http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/3/13356_400×600.jpg”> <br>Man, it is a stacked week for good trades and hardcovers. Some real blockbusters too, like the Battle for the Cowl hardcover, and the WAR OF KINGS hardcover.&nbsp;<br><br>Anyways, here’s a quick rundown of what’s arriving this week…<br><br>&nbsp;The biggest Batman story of last Spring, and the genesis of all the awesome stuff happening now in the Bat-universe. This is the story where Tim Drake, Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, and many more are all racing to figure out who will be the man to wear the mantle of the Bat. A great read, with some fantastic artwork. This is definitely one of those must-read Batman graphic novels.&nbsp;<br></span></font></font></span></font></span></font></span></font></font></font></span></font></font></font><div align=”left”><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “>Green Lantern Emerald Eclipse collects the Prelude to Blackest Night issues of GREEN LANTERN CORPS. This is where Mongul enslaves the planet Daxam, and makes it the homebase for his Mongul Corps of Rogue Yellow Lanterns. A great read, and great set up for this year’s BLACKEST NIGHT event!<br><br>War of Kings was one of the hippest little Marvel events of 2009. In the shadow of big events like DARK REIGN, War of Kings continued to do what stories like ANNIHILATION and ANNIHILATION CONQUEST had done before it, and that’s strengthen and enrich the cosmic end of the Marvel Universe. The entire WAR OF KINGS saga is now collected here, along with WAR OF KINGS ASCENSION 1-4, WAR OF KINGS DARKHAWK 1-2, WAR OF KINGS WARRIORS, WAR OF KINGS WHO WILL RULE, WAR OF KINGS SAVAGE WORLD OF SAKAAR and WAR OF KINGS MARVEL SPOTLIGHT. This one’s a massive tome of space opera awesomeoness.<br><br>&nbsp;A cult favorite from last year. DESTROYER from Robert Kirkman (writer of WALKING DEAD &amp; INVINCIBLE) is one of the most violent, bloody things the writer has ever done. It’s the story of the Destroyer, a masked vigilante, who is now in his senior ages, and on his way to the grave. So what’s he do? Hunt down and slaughter every supervillain he’s ever encountered to leave the world a safer place for his family.<br><br>&nbsp;DARK AVENGERS volume 1 collects the first six issues of the biggest Marvel series to launch in 2009. Imagine this, the Avengers are composed of predominantly bad guys, and their leader.. Norman Osborn! Killer story, killer art. A great read.&nbsp;<br></span></font></font></span></font></span></font></span></font></font></font></span></font></font></font></div><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8d1u8ZVRrv9icjkigAR-kQLhNysaAYyx7BxxI1BY2rNFMGMsREOKV2PI=” shape=”rect”>COWBOY NINJA VIKING #2&nbsp;</a>- MULTIPLE PERSONALITY MAYHEM! IN THIS FOLLOW-UP TO THE SMASH HIT NEW IMAGE SERIES!</font><br> <IMG SRC=”http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1254839851.jpg”> <br>Image has been really making a name for itself these last couple of years. I personally credit the success of fresh new series like WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE as a big part of their new direction. They’ve really cemented their place in the comics industry as a publisher that is not afraid to take chances, and put out quirky yet fresh new ideas that end up being the one thing we love here most at Third Eye: damn good comics.<br><br>Cowboy Ninja Viking is a perfect example of this. This is a story about a world where individuals with multiple personality disorder are turned into agents of destruction known as triplets. They hone in on three dominant personalities, and turn them into assassins capable of some serious mayhem. And of course, the star of this series, Cowboy Ninja Viking, has three personalities that are constantly at odds with each other. The ninja being the thinker, the Viking being the killer, and the Cowboy being the loose cannon. What you get is a humorous yet ultra-violent tale where the three personalities cause the man they reside in to do horrible, and reckless things.&nbsp;<br><br>And, now in this week’s issue #2, we get to see COWBOY NINJA VIKING going head to head with the Triplet introduced at the beginning (and end) of issue #1. Yes, it’s the fellow in the deep sea diver helmet on the cover. And, yes it will be awesome.<br><br>The title of the book makes it seem like it’s going to be just a straight humor book. You know, something that would be a good meme on the web, but Cowboy Ninja Viking reminds you more of a frenetic Quentin Tarantino meets Takashi Miike movie than it does a one-trick pony joke. Also, a big addition to the awesomeoness of the series we think is the unique artwork by Riley Rossmo (who also does PROOF for Image, a book about a Bigfoot that works for the FBI, flesh-eating faeries, and monsters that wear human skin… we recommend checking it out!). The art in this series is very stylized, and carries the story well. The tones, and pacing really capture the frenetic concept of the book.<br><br>We’ve got #1s in stock here at Third Eye in case you missed issue #1, and if you did, then we highly miss checking out this series this week.<br><br>For those of you who got the first one, and dug it, be sure to check out this follow-up issue this week. The first one had a lot to cram in, with the setting up of the world, and introducing the characters (and that was my only complaint, too much going on), but it looks like the second one is going to take all the awesome points of the first and really carry the story forward. Plus, it looks like it’s going to be one seriously bloody throwdown!<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8d1u8ZVRrv9icjkigAR-kQLhNysaAYyx7BxxI1BY2rNFMGMsREOKV2PI=” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;for an interview with the creators of COWBOY NINJA VIKING to learn more about the series, and what they have planned for it!<br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″>JOSS WHEDON’S&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaa6LJoxflUafyHuxe-wLi18hKlnkKNF4PsEi-ktUuKJusM8r1wTTE_wkOQ1tofo2rblHHpDtW6eKni-2dObdlcoET2w7o-bXpP2GX6hSeuOxC3bWG9-jv_CEk3OjMNDvpStv5PZ3uI7uPm7zF68CoPSzph1UA-69-eBkAdvVJJgRFGFK5IoycAOzkP9z9Dfj9tFdv8m50e7l83W7pCL7SYg==” shape=”rect”>DR. HORRIBLE SING-A-LONG BLOG</a>&nbsp;GETS THE COMIC TREATMENT THIS WEDNESDAY IN THE “DR.HORRIBLE” ONE-SHOT!<br><br></font> <IMG SRC=”http://splashpage.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/110509_drhorrible.jpg”> We know that a good deal of you guys are big Whedon fans, and hey, so are we! This is why we figured we’d cast the Third Eye spotlight on this very special DR.HORRIBLE one-shot comic from the fine folks at DARK HORSE. Picking right up from the DR.HORRIBLE SING-A-LONG BLOG, we get to see the very first encounter of DR. HORRIBLE and CAPTAIN HAMMER.&nbsp;<br><br>So, whether you’re a huge FIREFLY nut, or a big BUFFY fan, you’re probably also a DR. HORRIBLE fan, and you know you it’s time to feed your Whedon fix!&nbsp;<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaa6LJoxflUafyHuxe-wLi18hKlnkKNF4PsEi-ktUuKJusM8r1wTTE_wkOQ1tofo2rblHHpDtW6eKni-2dObdlcoET2w7o-bXpP2GX6hSeuOxC3bWG9-jv_CEk3OjMNDvpStv5PZ3uI7uPm7zF68CoPSzph1UA-69-eBkAdvVJJgRFGFK5IoycAOzkP9z9Dfj9tFdv8m50e7l83W7pCL7SYg==” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to see the preview of the&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaa6LJoxflUafyHuxe-wLi18hKlnkKNF4PsEi-ktUuKJusM8r1wTTE_wkOQ1tofo2rblHHpDtW6eKni-2dObdlcoET2w7o-bXpP2GX6hSeuOxC3bWG9-jv_CEk3OjMNDvpStv5PZ3uI7uPm7zF68CoPSzph1UA-69-eBkAdvVJJgRFGFK5IoycAOzkP9z9Dfj9tFdv8m50e7l83W7pCL7SYg==” shape=”rect”>DR. HORRIBLE one-shot</a><br><br><u style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; “><font size=”4″>FRANKENCASTLE BEGINS THIS WEDNESDAY IN<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0prMpMKmmh4Uo6mtlcYcX8xsZz7DCZfXzm_eLU1k1G5o6g==” shape=”rect”>PUNISHER #11 *FRANKENCASTLE PT 1*</a>FOLLOWING THE SHOCKING DISMEMBERMENT OF THE PUNISHER IN DARK REIGN THE LIST: PUNISHER ONE-SHOT<br><br></font></u> <IMG SRC=”http://comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/3811/prv3811_cov.jpg”> <span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “><font size=”4″><font size=”2″>The conclusion of last month’s DARK REIGN THE LIST PUNISHER one-shot was a HUGE shock. HUGE! It’s not often that Marvel surprises us all like that without any kind of warning or hints. In case you missed it, the Punisher was brutally dismembered by Daken (Dark Wolverine), decapitated, and mutilated, his body parts were scattered about.<br><br>Now, beginning this week, Frankencastle, featuring the creative team of Rick Remender and Tony Moore (known for their cult favorite FEAR AGENT, and Tony Moore as the original artist of WALKING DEAD), shows us a bizarre take on the character of the Punisher. Everything is very hush hush on just what this storyline is going to entail, but after the huge ending of the LIST PUNISHER one-shot, combined with the stellar creative team onboard for this, we’re expecting it to be pretty cool.<br><br>But seriously, this is going to go either one of two ways: Frankencastle is going to be REALLY REALLY cool, or REALLY REALLY not cool. The idea is definitely out there, and the whole concept of the Punisher being resurrected as an undead monstrosity is pretty damn out of left field. But, hey, sometimes ideas that sound ridiculous and impossible, are just so ridiculous that they end up being incredible. This was the case with Marvel Zombies and it’s original inception (of course, now it’s been run into the ground a bit, but man when that first series hit, it was fresh as hell).&nbsp;<br><br>So, I guess, FRANKENCASTLE ranks up there as the title I am most curious about this week, and expecting the most surprise from.&nbsp;<br><br>Click<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0prMpMKmmh4Uo6mtlcYcX8xsZz7DCZfXzm_eLU1k1G5o6g==” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to check out a preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0prMpMKmmh4Uo6mtlcYcX8xsZz7DCZfXzm_eLU1k1G5o6g==” shape=”rect”>PUNISHER #11 *FRANKENCASTLE PT 1*</a><br><br><font style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″>DARK AVENGERS #11 – WHO IS THE MOLECULE MAN, AND WHY IS NORMAN OSBORN TERRIFIED OF HIM?<br><br></font> <IMG SRC=”http://marvel.com/i/content/st/24807new_storyimage0005677_full.jpg”> <font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″>Dark Avengers continues to keep going strong as a solid monthly read. The last page of last month’s DARK AVENGERS #10 was pretty epic indeed, and now the effects of that last page are going to unravel in this week’s newest issue.&nbsp;<br><br>Who is the obscure villain the Molecule Man? And, why is Norman Osborn sweating this one big time? And, how the hell are the Dark Avengers going to fight a being that control the very molecules that make them up?<br><br>The road to Seige continues, as Osborn’s plans continue to unravel… and now it’s time to see what the mysterious cabal of Molecule Man, the Beyonder, Enchantress, and Mephisto have to say about things.<br><br><br></font><br><br><font style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><span style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “>BLACKEST NIGHT SCRIBE GEOFF JOHNS’S<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-sRoJvn9erG1Mt9M39fimQINOnWZobRLBw==” shape=”rect”>FLASH REBIRTH #5</a>&nbsp;ARRIVES AFTER MUCH ANTICIPATION!</span><br><br></font> <IMG SRC=”http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/2/12460_400×600.jpg”> <font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″>Despite the delays, we are still extremely excitetd about getting the next issue of GEOFF JOHNS’S FLASH REBIRTH. Now, as someone who grew up reading comics in the ’90s… Wally was my Flash. He’s the one I grew up with as the Flash. All those great high-energy Mark Waid Flash story arcs, and then the later Mark Millar, Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns arcs. They were my bread and butter as a kid. I loved em. Barry was before my time, and I never really got to know the character. Never really had a huge attachment to him.&nbsp;<br><br>And, then Geoff Johns does what he does for nearly every friggin’ DCU Character, and made me like Barry Allen. Flash Rebirth has been as much about making Barry Allen into an accessible, modern 21st century character as it has been about the actual in-continuity return of the character. Johns has been breathing new life into Barry, and since Barry’s been dead pretty much since before the modern style of storytelling that’s the mainstay in comics these days came around, he’s got pretty much a blank slate to play with.&nbsp;<br><br>But, anyways, enough about all that.. Flash Rebirth has been awesome, the story’s been great, the art’s been incredible.. we love it. And, this week, we finally get issue #5!<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-sRoJvn9erG1Mt9M39fimQINOnWZobRLBw==” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to read more about&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUVmvr531AJLLFVRh6eG4tW_KVpOjGnOI-sRoJvn9erG1Mt9M39fimQINOnWZobRLBw==” shape=”rect”>FLASH REBIRTH #5</a><br><br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold; ” size=”4″><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCYsW2LJbBgEdzXJL6N_7DNzMov4s9-molGEepBW-Ippuu1HSySdWgi7hXLx2KEir3yUuuyCBWoK8Puib1xYssdZ” shape=”rect”>REALM OF KINGS ONE-SHOT</a>&nbsp;KICKS OFF THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE COSMIC SAGA OF MARVEL’S ANNIHILATION/WAR OF KINGS CHARACTERS!<br><br></font> <IMG SRC=”http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/pvw/rks/ROK001/images/ROK001_DC11_Page_1.jpg”> <font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″>One of the most impressive relaunches of this decade for Marvel has been their revival of their cosmic characters. What were once underused, and overlooked characters have slowly been turned into some of the most compelling series coming out. It all began in the pages of ANNIHILATION and ANNIHILATION conquest (now available in trade paperback) and then continued last year in the pages of WAR OF KINGS (arriving this week in hardcover). Now, the REALM OF KINGS begins, and continues the trend in high-action, bigger than life space opera sci-fi awesomeoness set against the backdrop of the Marvel landscape. Just take everything that is cool about stuff like WARHAMMER 40K, and BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, and apply it to the world of Marvel Superheroes, and you’ll get the Marvel Cosmic-verse.&nbsp;<br><br>Realm of Kings follows up on the aftermath of WAR OF KINGS (Where Blackbolt screamed off Vulcan’s skin!), and also promises the return of the original Quasar. After seeing all of the awesome things that they’ve done with characters like Darkhawk, Nova, the Guardians of the Galaxy and more, we’re very eager to see the return of Quasar here at Third Eye.<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCYsW2LJbBgEdzXJL6N_7DNzMov4s9-molGEepBW-Ippuu1HSySdWgi7hXLx2KEir3yUuuyCBWoK8Puib1xYssdZ” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to check out a preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCYsW2LJbBgEdzXJL6N_7DNzMov4s9-molGEepBW-Ippuu1HSySdWgi7hXLx2KEir3yUuuyCBWoK8Puib1xYssdZ” shape=”rect”>REALM OF KINGS ONE-SHOT</a><br><br>Also, arriving alongside the REALM OF KINGS one-shot this week is the REALM OF KINGS INHUMAN limited series that’s kicking off. After the huge part that Black Bolt and the Inhumans played in the WAR OF KINGS, we’re really excited to see how this one turns out.&nbsp;<br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0pprhQSBlQY-qPnbjgsUiYdMNMOmBMptughilXt_Bpl-dw==” shape=”rect”><b style=”font-weight: bold; “>here</b>&nbsp;</a>to see the preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0pprhQSBlQY-qPnbjgsUiYdMNMOmBMptughilXt_Bpl-dw==” shape=”rect”>REALM OF KINGS INHUMANS #1!</a><br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><u style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; “><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaOFbx8R2yD2zYovJonKCAfcWqoB-JbJ36DyHORXYY9s6RHK9qkGPqQhv8dstNiau23tUg3qa59Q2vDa3-mthkwrF-w1ZOcY9Ql6nazFT6UeXwFRMO1CpGyKn4hgNNL7VhB7WcP29gj_OYS1Roc7RnijYnmgMy1a_oG2-HNBx6cMBaua4knjIElA==” shape=”rect”>DARK REIGN THE LIST AMAZING SPIDER-MAN *THE LIST PT 8*</a>&nbsp;DELIVERS AN EPIC CONFRONTATION BETWEEN NORMAN OSBORN AND SPIDER-MAN!<br><br></u> <IMG SRC=”http://marvel.com/i/content/st/27417new_storyimage0003898_full.jpg”> <font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″>Out of all the Dark Reign The List one-shots, I feel that this is going to be the biggest, or at least on the level of the Punisher one-shot. The creative team lined up for this one is stellar, with Adam Kubert handling the art chores. And, it’s also the final chapter of THE LIST, and plays a huge part in what is going to be the conclusion of this whole Dark Reign thing.&nbsp;<br><br>But, lets be real… it’s Spider-man going up against his most hated enemy, Norman Osborn aka the Green Goblin. While this whole DARK REIGN/DARK AVENGERS thing has gone on, we’ve been waiting and wondering about how Spidey would play into the mix, what with Osborn being his mortal foe, and now it looks like we’re going to find out.&nbsp;<br><br>This is the story where Norman Osborn decides to finally execute Spider-man once and for all. Now, will he succeed? While we’re not expecting a Spidey death, we do expect big universe-shaking ramifications that make this one-shot a very special DARK REIGN THE LIST chapter.&nbsp;<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaOFbx8R2yD2zYovJonKCAfcWqoB-JbJ36DyHORXYY9s6RHK9qkGPqQhv8dstNiau23tUg3qa59Q2vDa3-mthkwrF-w1ZOcY9Ql6nazFT6UeXwFRMO1CpGyKn4hgNNL7VhB7WcP29gj_OYS1Roc7RnijYnmgMy1a_oG2-HNBx6cMBaua4knjIElA==” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to check out the preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaOFbx8R2yD2zYovJonKCAfcWqoB-JbJ36DyHORXYY9s6RHK9qkGPqQhv8dstNiau23tUg3qa59Q2vDa3-mthkwrF-w1ZOcY9Ql6nazFT6UeXwFRMO1CpGyKn4hgNNL7VhB7WcP29gj_OYS1Roc7RnijYnmgMy1a_oG2-HNBx6cMBaua4knjIElA==” shape=”rect”>DARK REIGN THE LIST AMAZING SPIDER-MAN *DARK REING THE LIST PT 8*</a><br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0pruvXzKickWdlaZ1a4jBIvu9pBiigXNFq9jBhbIFYz_Mw==” shape=”rect”>SPIDER-WOMAN #3</a>&nbsp;- THE BEST TITLE YOU’RE NOT READING! PURE ESPIONAGE AWESOMEONESS COURTESY OF CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED CREATIVE TEAM BENDIS &amp; MALEEV</font><br> <IMG SRC=”http://comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/3815/prv3815_cov.jpg”> <br>Dude, if you’re not reading Spider-woman, you are missing out. This series has one of the best teams in comics working on it, with Bendis &amp; Maleev (who did what’s in my opinion one of the best all-time Daredevil runs), and trust us, it’s GOOD. We know, we know, skrulls are played out, but the skrulls really play a VERY VERY minor role in this. It’s more about Jessica Drew working as a kind of a government-sponsored bounty hunter that tracks down aliens in hiding (NOT JUST SKRULLS!).&nbsp;<br><br>The writing is 100% on-point, and the artwork is PERFECT for the series. Maleev’s gritty pencils pull you in, and don’t let you out.&nbsp;<br><br>Currently, Spider-woman’s knee deep in trouble in the dark alleys of Madripoor, and Madame Hydra wants to bring her home to the nest.&nbsp;<br><br>The tone, and feel of the book kind of reminds you of a more brutal, super-power charged La Femme Nikita, and if you remember that show, then you know what we’re talking about.<br><br>Either way, give Spider-woman a shot. We currently have issues 1, and 2 both in stock, so it’s relatively easy to catch up.<br><br>Click<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0pruvXzKickWdlaZ1a4jBIvu9pBiigXNFq9jBhbIFYz_Mw==” shape=”rect”>here</a>to read the preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajaaeT_SRbdQ1COwtWRCP8xBFYDkQb0xUzswe62-enXJr1hgr6XsoxN_8sAHmAVWy2PHeVOTaPH0pruvXzKickWdlaZ1a4jBIvu9pBiigXNFq9jBhbIFYz_Mw==” shape=”rect”>SPIDER-WOMAN #3!</a><br><br><font style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8dy3KZ8ed7o146KVSUKMjxoGCVbKLyQ_JFZDH9_aDJ64yLedPjZTohCw=” shape=”rect”>VICTORIAN UNDEAD #1&nbsp;</a>- SHERLOCK HOLMES VERSUS FLESH-EATING ZOMBIES? YOU BETCHA! A GREAT STEAMPUNK-ISH NEW SERIES FROM WILDSTORM, THE FOLKS WHO BROUGHT YOU NORTH 40!</font><br> <IMG SRC=”http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/preview/3705/prv3705_pg1.jpg”> <br>What’s better than the adventures of the world’s most famous detective? Well, when you pit the world’s most famous detective against hordes of flesh-eating zombie freaks, that’s what!&nbsp;<br><br>Honestly, folks, I got to read a bit of this, and it was pretty fun. I really have no idea what to expect as the premise sounds so ridiculous, and over-the-top… that really, anything can happen. But, the art is tight, the story looks pretty good, and the zombie angle, while cool, doesn’t look to be the only thing this book is carrying. It has a very Steampunk Adventures of Watson and Holmes kind of thing going on, that I think is pretty damn cool.<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8dy3KZ8ed7o146KVSUKMjxoGCVbKLyQ_JFZDH9_aDJ64yLedPjZTohCw=” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to check out a preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8dy3KZ8ed7o146KVSUKMjxoGCVbKLyQ_JFZDH9_aDJ64yLedPjZTohCw=” shape=”rect”>VICTORIAN UNDEAD #1</a><br><br><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; ” size=”4″>TRANSFORMERS #1 – BRAND NEW ONGOING SERIES FEATURING G1-ERA TRANSFORMERS!<br><br></font></font> <IMG SRC=”http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1253064079.jpg”> <font style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”2″>Finally! An ongoing Transformers series! And it’s featuring all of the characters that we love and grew up with here at Third Eye. Seriously though, lets face it, if you grew up in the ’80s, you’ve got a fondness for Transformers, or GI JOE, or both. And, while series like Maximum Dinobots and All Hail Megatron have been good, solid reads, the non-stop random mini-series, one-shots, and so forth have lacked consistency.&nbsp;<br><br>So it’s a welcome change to see IDW rolling out an ongoing Transformers comic finally. And it’s everything you’d want out of a good TF comic… good art, a writer who knows the characters well , and an overall direction for the characters.<br><br><font style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″>THE AUTHORITY.. IS NOW GOOD AGAIN! CHECK OUT THE AUTHORITY: THE LOST YEAR THIS WEEK!</font><br> <IMG SRC=”http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/3/13443_400×600.jpg”> <br>Man, the Authority was one of my favorite books when I was a teenager. This is back when Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch first kicked it off, and then Mark Millar and Frank Quitely took it over. I mean, after those two creative teams left, it never really was quite the same. Dan Abnett did some pretty cool work on it, and Brubaker had a nice little run, but nothing ever matched the level of those first two runs.&nbsp;<br><br>If you haven’t already read the original Authority stuff, I recommend snagging AUTHORITY RELENTLESS (volume 1), AUTHORITY UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (volume 2), and AUTHORITY TRANSFER OF POWER. Those are some of the best superhero comics of the late 90s, early 2000s, and they really paved the way for a lot of what we have now. In fact, I credit the Authority with helping make the big widescreen way of superhero storytelling we have now so popular. See, without the Authority, we wouldn’t have had Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s Ultimates, and without the Ultimates, well, lets just say I don’t think the Avengers would be the mega-popular team they are now. In other words, the Authority redefined the dynamics of superteams, and their place in the world. Gritty, realistic, and sometimes violent as hell, the Authority took the perfect balance of social issues, politics, and bigger than life spaceships crashing into city spires action, and made it into one crazy awesome series.<br><br>The last real glimmer of hope I had for the Authority was when Grant Morrison and Gene Ha were going to do a run on the series. They only did two issues, and then the book kind of was left in limbo. The plot? The Authority crosses dimensions, and ends up in OUR world, our physical world, where they’re just comic books. There’s a very surreal moment where a couple members of the team are in a comic shop, looking at a copy of the Relentless graphic novel.&nbsp;<br><br>And of course, with them coming into our world, it means that bad mojo is happening on our planet. Now, of course, these ideas were explored later in more detail with books like 1985, but either way, we’re excited to see the Authority back.&nbsp;<br><br>Wildstorm has reissued the first two issues in a collected comic called THE AUTHORITY LOST YEAR READER, that’s the AUTHORITY LOST YEAR 1 and 2, for only $2.99. And, now the series is being finished with Grant Morrison’s blessing by the very talented KEITH GIFFEN (he made the Justice League totally awesome way back in the day, and has since done some crazy good stuff like 52, ANNIHILATION, and more). Issue #3 ships this week, and we still have plenty of the AUTHORITY LOST YEAR READER available for you to catch up with.&nbsp;<br><br>Click&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUQlDSQZfQB_1i1D31pSCgczP6awHYRJcA8Cs1UDmnFedFKKnYtDQCkIw-1bBKHrAIXYvYEQrzEyv” shape=”rect”>here</a>&nbsp;to read more about the&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCbvnQeO2-VeUQlDSQZfQB_1i1D31pSCgczP6awHYRJcA8Cs1UDmnFedFKKnYtDQCkIw-1bBKHrAIXYvYEQrzEyv” shape=”rect”>AUTHORITY LOST YEAR!</a><br><br><font style=”font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCawkWxmHw677GqHvhEnz5bAAf2JwF7yOeHCE4GHo5T8d1u8ZVRrv9icjkigAR-kQLjHifdipIY1NgRmm9oxcROXVlwmIDaDVrw=” shape=”rect”>VIKING #4</a>&nbsp;DELIVERS MORE OF THAT GOODFELLAS MEETS THE 9TH CENTURY MAYHEM THAT WE’VE COME TO LOVE THIS WEDNESDAY!<br> <IMG SRC=”http://www.comicbookresources.com/assets/images/articles/1254516797.jpg”> <br></font><font style=”font-family: ‘Comic Sans MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; ” size=”4″><font size=”2″><span style=”font-family: ‘Trebuchet MS’, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; “>It’s been a while since issue #3, but we’re just as pumped for the new issue of VIKING, especially after how awesome the third one was. Viking is pretty simply explained.. it’s the story of organized crime, in the Viking era. And, it is brutal as all hell. The real standout though about Viking is the gorgeous artwork that accompanies each issue.&nbsp;<br><br>Finn and Egil thought they had the perfect heist to pull, but now they’re falling deep into their own personal hell without any way out.&nbsp;<br><br>Brutal, awesome, and totally great, this one’s definitely guaranteed to be well worth the wait.&nbsp;<br><br>Click<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCYsW2LJbBgEdzXJL6N_7DNzMov4s9-molGEepBW-IppuoyEr0ldtwCJGZ0FhO2RlKELUBBAALd8AFEeFdAqHQjK” shape=”rect”>&nbsp;here</a>&nbsp;to read a preview of&nbsp;<a style=”color: rgb(42, 93, 176); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; ” target=”_blank” href=”http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102828465246&amp;s=0&amp;e=001_IRQnbNgzrETzEiCz-WOJyx6J7706dnQJ03WgrwbQ2ZVjtw0QtwZVi2bgWDzHajatel_dY3vTCYsW2LJbBgEdzXJL6N_7DNzMov4s9-molGEepBW-IppuoyEr0ldtwCJGZ0FhO2RlKELUBBAALd8AFEeFdAqHQjK” shape=”rect”>VIKING #4</a><br></span></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></font></span></span></font></font></span></font></span></font></span></font></font></font></span></font></font></font></div></font>