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ARCHIE VS SHARKNADO

(W) Anthony C. Ferrante, Dan Parent (A) Dan Parent, Rich Koslowski

It's that time of year in Riverdale! The end of the school year. Time for beaches, barbecues, fun in the sun and... sharknados!?! That's right, get ready as Archie and the gang brave the storm of a tornado full a sharks that riffs off the pop culture phenomenon known as Sharknado! The story unfolds as sharknados are spotted on the "Feast" Coast! Our heroines have to figure out how to get back to Riverdale, where the storm is about to hit next. Soon Archie and the gang go, go, go as they battle the Sharknado-ravaged Riverdale! Who will live? Who will die? Will this take a bite out of the end-of-the-year prom? Uh... probably! The comic book action is also concurrent with the plot of Sharknado 3 and hits stands right before the film's premiere in July on Syfy. Written by the Sharknado trilogy director Anthony C. Ferrante with Dan Parent.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

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WOLF #1

(W) Ales Kot (A) Matt Taylor, Lee Loughridge

Bestselling new star writer ALES KOT teams up with white-hot artist MATT TAYLOR and DEADLY CLASS colorist extraordinaire LEE LOUGHRIDGE for an all-new ONGOING SERIES! The crime noir thrills and characters reminiscent of True Detective meet with mythical stakes worthy of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman in this original fantasy/horror/crime saga for mature readers. Antoine Wolfe, a hard-boiled paranormal detective with a death wish, has to cope with sudden responsibility for an orphaned teenage girl who might be the key to the impending apocalypse, California-style. The road to hell and back begins in a MAX-SIZED FIRST ISSUE, with fifty-eight pages of story and no ads!

Recommended by perry!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #35 7/15

Oh holy crap on a friggin meat stick are there a SH*TLOAD of stupendous sequential shinies this week!! We've got Godzilla in hell, lovecraft universe space explorers, ancient south Asian mystical gods, skateboarding mummies and more Secret Wars nonsense than you can handle!! It's just another happy New Comics day here at Zanadu Comics!!

And we know this video is a little long, but let the comic monkeys' passion guide you through these hyperbole filled minutes!

CSSG PRESENTS: MARVEL SECRET WARS BATTLE PLAN!! 7/8

In Zanadu's ongoing attempt to de-mystify the often confusing but always magical hobby of weekly comic book buying, the CSSG monkeys are here with a bulletproof battle plan to lead you  through the overwhelming onslaught that is Marvel's summer blockbuster!!

It's week I dunno what cuz there are way too many secret wars comics but never fear, your favorite comic monkeys are deep in the trenches of the Secret Wars. New books keep dropping like bombs from the sky and only with our secret insider knowledge can you hope to survive the mayhem!!

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ARCHIE #1

(W) Mark Waid (A) Fiona Staples (CA) Moritat

Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon! Change is coming to Riverdale in this can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! Familiar faces return in new and unexpected ways in this must-have #1 issue! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun-but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. But is this a one-off or a sign of bigger changes awaiting for America's favorite teens - and the entire town? Find out in this exciting and remarkable first issue!

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

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FANTASY SPORTS GN VOL 01

(W/A) Sam Bosma

A young explorer and her muscle-bound friend go treasure hunting in a mummy's tomb, but if they want to get rich, they're going to have to abide by the ancient law of the land and best the mummy in a game of hoops! The question is, can they trust their bandaged adversary to play by the rules?

RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

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THEY'RE NOT LIKE US TP VOL 01

(W) Eric Stephenson (A) Simon Gane, Jordie Bellaire

Special Low Introductory Price!
They look the same, but they act different, they think different, and they have abilities we can only dream of.
They're not like us.
Collects THEY'RE NOT LIKE US #1-6

recommended by erin.

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CIVIL WAR #1

(W) Charles Soule (A) Leinil Francis Yu

The Civil War never ended. Welcome to the Warzone, where six years of non-stop battle between the forces of the Blue and the Iron have split the nation down its center, utterly transforming it. In a world of new alliances and strange enemies, President Tony Stark and General Steve Rogers meet to make one last attempt at peace.

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RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!!

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STAR WARS: LANDO #1

(W) Charles Soule (A) Alex Maleev

You know him...you love him...now, join him for his biggest caper as master of charm Lando Calrissian gets his very own comic book! Before he joined the rebellion, before he ran Cloud City, Lando made his way in the galaxy getting by on some swindles, some swagger, and a smile. Lobot at his side, Lando has a plan to steal a very valuable ship...but has he bitten off more than he can chew? Writer Charles Soule (DEATH OF WOLVERINE, INHUMAN, SHE-HULK) and artist Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL, SPIDER-WOMAN, MOON KNIGHT) bring us the tale of a scoundrel in his natural element-trouble!

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #33 7/1!

It's Canada Day or Dominion day as it was once known (which sounds way cooler) and in honor of that, we here at CSSG bring you two extremely Canadian comics (both from Image) along with a whole host of other goodies on this, the best day of the week--NEW COMICS DAY!!!

And don't forget that we are in the FINAL WEEK of our sidekick store, Li'l Z featuring comics, toys, posters, statues and more at CRAAAAZZZYY discount prices!! Located next door to our main store!!

NEW LOCAL COMIX!!

From Dead Peasant publishing in Beaverton, OR comes a pulse pounding tale of pumpkin carnage!!

BLOOD & GOURD #1

(W) Jenz K. Lund + D.H. Shultis (A) Dave Acosta, Juan Albarran, Fran Gamboa

It’s Devil’s Night in Olympia, WA- and out at Henderson Farms, the festivities are reaching a crescendo. Young and old have gathered to pick their own pumpkin, drink hot apple cider, and partake in the usual pumpkin farm fare. However, something has awakened from deep within the fertile soil. After years of abuse and humiliation, the pumpkins… are ready to pick us. You can beg! You can plead! You can scream! But these Hell’s lanterns are lit only with the burning desire to watch you die.

Check out Dead Peasant's awesome website for more indie horror excitement!!

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WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT #1

(W) Matt Wagner (A) Dan Schkade (CA) Eric Powell

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Will Eisner's iconic and ground-breaking character, Dynamite Entertainment is proud to present an all-new ongoing series featuring THE SPIRIT. Scripted by Eisner Award-winning author, Matt Wagner, this monthly title will delight longtime fans as well as help introduce a whole new generation of fans to the character. Set in the classic period of The Spirit's golden age, the 1940s, the first 12-issue story arc follows the strip's most beloved characters, Commissioner Dolan, his daughter Ellen, Ebony White and Sammy as they attempt to un(CA) why The Spirit has been missing, and presumed dead, for the past two years. Has the famous blue-masked hero finally fallen victim to one of the malicious felons or beautiful femme fatales from his lengthy rogues' gallery of enemies? In the words of Central City's most prominent headlines: "WHO KILLED THE SPIRIT?" Illustrated by Dan Schkade and colored by Brennan Wagner, this series will strive to honor the vital and prestigious legacy of one of comicdom's most talented and influential creators - Will Eisner.

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!

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8HOUSE: ARCLIGHT #1

(W) Brandon Graham (A) Marian Churchland

A lady of the blood house has had her mind trapped in a strange alien root-body. She's hiding on the outskirts of her kingdom until she learns that the alien monster pretending to be her has returned.

The first issue of a shared fantasy universe. Sharp genderqueer knights, blood magic, music, dancing, and a goose.

RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

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GIANT SIZE LITTLE MARVEL AVX #2

(W/A) Skottie Young

SECRET WARS SERIES
• Our heroes may be little, but boy are they fierce! The land of Marville brings you the best of Marvel as they face-off in a battle of the fittest, in a slightly smaller package.
• Super-powered dodgeball, high-tech hideouts and eye-puns a plenty, Marvel's most adorable heroes aren't pulling any punches in this larger-than-life, fun-size adventure.

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

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WE STAND ON GUARD #1

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A) Steve Skroce

SAGA writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN teams with artistic legend and MATRIX storyboard artist STEVE SKROCE for an action-packed military thriller that will have everyone talking. 100 years from now, a heroic band of Canadian civilians must defend their homeland from invasion...by the United States of America! The hyper-detailed combat between badass freedom fighters and giant f***ing robots begins with a spectacular 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE for the regular price of just $2.99!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!