COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! - MARVEL LEGACY WEEKLY REPORT #1

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got eight exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’re doing special Legacy videos for each week to highlight the newest and brightest comics of the Marvel Universe! Join Professor Marvel and Casey for a look inside the House of Ideas and be sure to check out our regular CSSG episode featuring all the other great picks we have for you on this wonderful Wednesday!

MARVEL LEGACY BOOKS FOR 10/4!

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got 8 exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’ve asked our professor of Marvel, Will Harris of Comicsblend to provide his expert analysis on the new titles each week as they roll out over the next few months. Here are his picks for Wednesday, October 4th!!

IRON FIST #73
(W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) Mike Perkins
Wolverine’s arch-enemy made his debut in the pages of IRON FIST. In “Sabretooth Round Two” why does Danny Rand need Victor Creed to save K’un L’un? Ed Brisson and Mike Perkins reunite the kung fu master and mutant killer.

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X-MEN GOLD #13
(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Mike Mayhew (CA) Ben Caldwell
“Mojo Worldwide” begins! Sentinels, Brood, Apocalypse – the X-Men’s greatest enemies and dark memories torment the teams as Mojo returns with his biggest production of killer reality shows ever. This marks the first crossover of X-Men Gold and Blue teams against a classic villain. Can Kitty and Jean’s teams save New York and themselves from Mojo’s ratings boosting plot.

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AVENGERS #672
(W) Mark Waid (A) Jesus Saiz (CA) Mike Allred
“Worlds Collide” in the aftermath of GENERATIONS as two teams face off. The clash between the Avengers and Champions is here but will both team survive the High Evolutionary? Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz bring fans the showdown between Marvel’s rookies vs veterans.

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ICEMAN #6
(W) Sina Grace (A) Robert Gill (CA) Michael Ryan
When he wasn’t an X-Man, he was a Champion. Bobby reunites Black Widow, Darkstar, Hercules, Ghost Rider and Angel – the original Champions. Sina Grace and Robert Gill bring fans “Champions Reassembled.”

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JESSICA JONES #13
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) Dan Mora
Jess’s greatest nightmare is back. ALIAS original team Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos and David Mack reunite for “Return of the Purple Man.”

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SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE #1
(W) Victor Gischler (A) David Baldeon (CA) Ken Lashley
Ghost Rider, Blade, Satanna and Son of Satan together as cold between Heaven and Hell fires up. Victor Gischler and David Baldeon team up Marvel’s supernatural forces to stop Hell.

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ALSO SHIPPING THIS WEEK
Royals #9
Venom #155

All of the books will ship with fancy lenticular covers as well as regular (flat) ones and a plethora of variants. We will have pretty much every cover available, though quantities of some will be less than others. In addition, the Marvel Value Stamps will ONLY be in the regular, non-lenticular covers so for those collecting the stamps, make sure you snag a regular cover.

Finally, don’t forget to watch our special “Comics Should Smell Good: Marvel Legacy” episode for more info on the biggest comic book event of 2017!

We still have plenty of copies of MARVEL LEGACY #1 for all those who missed it last week!

EMERALD CITY COMICON PASSPORT PROGRAM

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ZANADU COMICS IS A PARTICIPATING STORE

Stop by Zanadu Comics to pick up your official ECCC Passport. Visit at least 9 of the 13 participating stores in the Greater Seattle/Tacoma region to get it stamped. Upload a picture of your completed passport to Instagram for a chance to win tickets to Emerald City ComiCon. Discover a new shop or two. Tell your friends.

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Entries for ticket contest must be uploaded to Instagram by Jan 14, 2018. Continue collecting stamps and bring your passport to the event for a special collectible reward.

For more information see http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/Community/Comic-Passport/

NEW INDY COMIC - ALL AGES

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INTREPID GIRLBOT TP VOL 1 UNCONDITIONAL

(W/A) Diana Nock

It's not easy, living in a big empty house, with sterile hallways and room after room of strange artifacts. Beyond the wall of her home are fields and forests and a Robot City, but nothing quite like her. On her endless quest to be a "good girl" and find her place in the world, she leaves chaos and destruction in her wake.

But she means well. Really.

Cover art by Diana Nock

Cover art by Diana Nock

Winner of the 2010 Lulu Award for Best Kid-Friendly Work, this mostly wordless book follows this curious gynoid and a surprisingly resilient raccoon on a series of adventures in a world of flowers, woodland creatures and ROBOTS!!!

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ARCHANGEL HC

(W) William Gibson (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer (CA) James Biggie

Science Fiction Superstar William Gibson's first graphic novel! The U.S. political leaders of 2016 abandon the radioactive planet they've destroyed and harness the power of humanity's last hope: The Splitter, a colossal machine designed to manufacture a bright new reality for them to infiltrate and corrupt.

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

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BATMAN: THE DAWNBREAKER

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Ethan Van Sciver (CA) Jason Fabok

As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues!

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!

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HARLEY & IVY MEET BETTY & VERONICA #1

(W) Paul Dini, Marc Andreyko (A) Laura Braga (CA) Amanda Conner

Free college tuition for all Riverdale residents?! That's the plan-after the town drains the wetlands that lie between it and Gotham City and then builds a new campus. The only snag? A certain botany-obsessed super-villain. When Poison Ivy enlists her bestie, Harley, to kidnap both Veronica Lodge, daughter of Riverdale's most important citizen, and her friend Betty, she's counting on some assistance-and the mayhem that ensues will probably work as well!
DC Comics and Archie are proud to present the adventure of a lifetime for all these best pals. Their hijinks are brought to you by the real-life team-up of Paul Dini (HARLEY QUINN) and Marc Andreyko (WONDER WOMAN '77), with art by Laura Braga (DC BOMBSHELLS)!
RATED T

RECOMMENDED BY WILL OF COMICSBLEND.COM!

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WALKING DEAD: HERE'S NEGAN HC

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn (CA) Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart

Who is Negan? Since his debut in THE WALKING DEAD #100, the charismatic psychopath has antagonized Rick Grimes, murdered his friend with a baseball bat wrapped in barb wire (which he calls "Lucille"), and led the Saviors into war against Alexandria and the neighboring communities. But who was he before society broke down? That question will be answered here, collecting the "HERE'S NEGAN!" story originally serialized in IMAGE+ magazine.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!!

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BATMAN: WHITE KNIGHT #1

(W/A/CA) Sean Murphy

In a world where Batman has gone too far, The Joker must save Gotham City.
He's been called a maniac, a killer and the "Clown Prince of Crime" but "white knight"? Never. Until now...
Set in a world where the Joker is cured of his insanity and homicidal tendencies, The Joker, now known as "Jack," sets about trying to right his wrongs. First he plans to reconcile with Harley Quinn, and then he'll try to save the city from the one person who he thinks is truly Gotham City's greatest villain: Batman!
Superstar writer and artist Sean Murphy (PUNK ROCK JESUS, THE WAKE) presents a seven-issue miniseries of a twisted Gotham City with a massive cast of heroes and villains that, at its heart, is a tragic story of a hero and a villain: Batman and The Joker. But which is the hero-and which the villain?
RATED T+

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

MARVEL LEGACY BREAKDOWN!

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MARVEL LEGACY BREAKDOWN!

You might have heard the rumblings about Marvel's latest rebirth around the internet, but why not let a professional give you the play by play on THE most important comic release to hit the Marvel Universe since 1961??!! Zanadu's own professor of Marvel, Mr. Will Harris brings you a detailed examination of what Marvel Legacy #1 means for the Marvel Universe and how it will affect the past, present and future of the House of Ideas!

This one is for new fans, but especially for those older readers who might have lapsed or lost interest in the Marvel Machine over the past few years. So dust off your Merry Marvel Marching Society badge or old FOOM issues and start screaming, MAKE MINE MARVEL!!

NUFF SAID!

Click here or on pic to read full article!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #394!

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Comics Should Smell Good!! ep. #394!! The biggest event in the history of the Marvel Universe begins TODAY!! LEGACY #1 is here and with it--50 variant covers!! ahhhhh!!! That's right true believers, we've got a whole slew of flavors for Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic's prehistoric tinged, action mystery featuring almost every character in the Marvel U. Along with a few surprise guest stars as well. Old is new again at the House of Ideas, why don't you come take a peek through the door. And of course, we have tons of other great pics this week from your favorite comic monkeys here on the newest episode of CSSG!

For those who want to know more about Marvel's massive LEGACY relaunch (rebirth)--check out the CSSG Marvel Legacy special!!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD! PRESENTS A MARVEL LEGACY SPECIAL EDITION!

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IT ALL STARTS HERE! NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME!!

Yeah yeah, we've heard that 10 times from Marvel in the last few years, but this time might really be the kicker. Poised to uproot everything we know about the Marvel Universe, LEGACY will bridge the gap between old and new; between the heroes of yesteryear and the heroes of today to bring you the HEROES OF TOMORROW!

Featuring the return of Marvel's regular roster of beloved characters, LEGACY starts with a brand new, stand alone one shot by Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic and a host of guest artists, then envelopes the entire Marvel Universe with new numbering, creative teams and storylines that are sure to intrigue even the most jaded or lapsed reader!

Prof. Will and Casey are here to break you down on who/what/when and why--answering all your questions about this historic event! Please post any comments you might have about stuff we missed or more importantly, what YOU are excited to read in the all-old-is-new-again era of MARVEL LEGACY!!

MARVEL LEGACY #1 drops THIS WEDNESDAY (9/27)!!!!

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THE BEAUTIFUL DEATH #1

(W/A) Mathieu Bablet (CA) Brandon Graham

THE APOCALYPSE HAS BEEN AND GONE. THE AGE OF HUMANITY IS AT AN END. HORRIFYING INSECTILE ALIENS FROM THE DEPTHS OF INFINITE SPACE ARE NOW MASTERS OF THE EARTH! WHAT DOES RESISTANCE MEAN, WHEN THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO FIGHT FOR? THAT'S WHAT WAYNE, JEREMIAH, AND SOHAM, THE ONLY SURVIVORS OF THE DEVASTATING INVASION, STRUGGLE WITH - SEEKING A GLIMPSE OF A FUTURE THAT JUSTIFIES THEIR FUTILE PRESENCE ON A RUINED WORLD. AS THEY PICK THROUGH THE REMAINS OF HUMAN CIVILIZATION, KEEPING OUT OF REACH OF THE BUGS, NONE OF THEM SUSPECT THAT THEY ARE PART OF A MUCH LARGER PLAN, ONE THAT INVOLVES ANOTHER, UNKNOWN SURVIVOR...

RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

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INFINITE LOOP: NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH #1

(W) Pierrick Colinet, Elsa Charretier (A) Daniele Di Nicuolo (CA) Cliff Chiang

The Infinite Loop is back with a new self-contained story, a perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Twin Peaks-creepiness collides with Orwell's 1984-dystopian madness in this sci-fi mini series, as Teddy is sent back in time in a little town where people are addicted to lies.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

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GENERATIONS DOUBLE SHOT!!

GENERATIONS: THE AMERICAS

(W) Nick Spencer (A/CA) Paul Renaud

They were part of the Greatest Generation! And now Sam Wilson finds himself alongside them yet again in a strange yet familiar setting - fighting shoulder-to-shoulder with Captain America and Bucky against a seemingly unstoppable threat to the safety of the world!
Rated T+

GENERATIONS: THE SPIDERS

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Ramon K. Perez

• When it comes to problems, Peter Parker's got it all! Bullies at school, ailing aunt, a doppelganger, crushing responsibility, and
wait, a doppelganger?!
• Can't Peter ever catch a break? And what does all this craziness have to do with Miles Morales?
Rated T+

RECOMMENDED BY WILL OF COMICSBLEND.COM!