Well hello there! I just got back from a week in Thailand, where I found this guy:
Not sure if I was so surprised to see him because it’s such a specific, awesome version of Supes, but spotting him definitely made me homesick.
Have a great rainy weekend!
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SHQ is officially an AVENGERS store, but whose side will YOU choose in the battle between Earth’s mightiest heroes and the world’s greatest mutants?
See you next Tuesday, True Believers!
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P.S. Don’t forget to check out our bins at the front of the shop! They’re filled with everything from rare and out of print trades and hardcovers to super fun $1 comics. We’ve purchased a ton of great collections recently, so we add new things every day. Check back often!
If someone asked me, “Julie, how would you describe this week in comics?” I would say, “WHAT. A. DOOZY.” And then I would mime wiping sweat from my brow, to indicate what a doozy this week in comics has been.
I’m going to try really hard to keep my very favorites to a minimum, but there will be about a zillion runners-up.
Adventure Time #2
Even more funny and algebraic than #1! Loved both back up stories as well. I can’t wait until next month, with a back up (and amazing breakfast themed variant cover) by Michael DeForge.
Saga #1
Oh my God, WELCOME BACK BKV! This book is already better than I could have hoped for. Readitreaditreadit. Fiona Staples’ art is just perfect.
Wolverine and the X-Men #7
Aw, poor little Broodling. It looks like my new favorite character is going to have quite the arc in this title. Seven issues into it and this is still one of the most enjoyable books every month.
The Secret History of D.B. Cooper #1
What a cool premier issue! Rad art and a trippy concept, I really hope it stays this interesting.
Locke and Key: Clockworks #5
The answers to long held questions are coming hard and fast now that the series is winding down, with some really cool and creepy revelations. Don’t know how this book stays so incredible.
Runners-up: Batwoman #7, Saucer Country #1, Conan #2, Powers #9, Thief of Thieves #2, Scarlet Spider #3, Lobster Johnson: The Burning Claw #3, Incredible Hulk #6.
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Great week for comics, y’all!
#1 with a bullet would have to be…
Swamp Thing #7
Best issue so far in an already fantastic run. Can’t say much more without spoiling…
Avengers Children’s Crusade #9
The looooooong awaited finale for this great mini-series. Plus, we get an adorable Hulkling and Wiccan smooch. D’aaaw.
Spaceman #4
What a fascinating universe Azzarello has created. Now that we’re 4 issues in I’m finding it almost second nature to understand the shorthand/LOL-speak of this future; it makes the whole book all the more immersive.
Ultimate Spider-Man #8
Eight issues in and I still can’t believe how great this series is. Definitely in my top 5 favorite books from the Big 2.
Defenders #4
It may be due in part to my long held attraction to Dr. Strange (don’t you judge me!), but I thought this was a really good one-off story. I love this title because it groups my favorite underused Marvel heroes together (Iron Fist, Strange, Namor, Silver Surfer), and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Runners Up: The Manhattan Projects #1, Fatale #3, Sweet Tooth #31, Amazing Spider-Man #681, Winter Solider #3, Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha and Omega #3
My other favorite thing to come out this week?
“Ack ack!”
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Sneak peek: the first ever SHQ tote bags! Fancy shmancy hand embroidered logo on locally made canvas bags.
Available soon here at the shop (in more colors as well.) Keep yer eyeballs peeled on our Twitter and Facebook for more info!
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