Zanadu BlogZanadu Bloghttp://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012-05-24T19:48:29ZSquarespaceLONGTABLE DISCUSSION BOOK OF THE MONTHhttp://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/24/longtable-discussion-book-of-the-month.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-24T19:47:23Z2012-05-24T19:47:23ZI'LL TAKE YOU TO THE MOON AND LEAVE YOU THERE

(W/A) Skuds McKenzie

We've just received more copies of, "I'LL TAKE YOU TO THE MOON AND LEAVE YOU THERE", by Skuds McKenzie, which is our discussion book of the month for our longtable group. If anyone did not get a copy last meeting, please stop in and pick one up or leave us a message here to hold one for you. This is not a required purchase and should only be bought if you are interested.




]]>NEW LOCAL COMIX!!http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/24/new-local-comix.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-24T17:27:43Z2012-05-24T17:27:43ZSTEAMFUNK #0

(W) Eric Doty  (A) Luke McKay

Steamfunk is the first publication by Button Mash Productions inc. It's an all ages comic that includes a bit of steampunk, a pinch of diesel punk, western, and fantasy. Its biggest influencers are The Wizard of Oz and Firefly. The "funk" in the title serves a dual purpose referring to the musical references throughout the story as well as the state of the world the characters exist in. The story will follow the adventures of a gutsy delivery girl, Deaux, as she unravels truths that she may not be prepared for.



]]>SHIPPING LIST FOR 5/30/12http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/23/shipping-list-for-53012.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-23T21:57:32Z2012-05-23T21:57:32ZVisit our shipping next week section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, May 30th!

GRIM LEAPER #1
A brand new series from the mind of critically acclaimed writer KURTIS J. WIEBE (GREEN WAKE, PETER PANZERFAUST), GRIM LEAPER is a gory romantic comedy. Lou Collins is caught in a cyclical curse of violent, gruesome deaths and new beginnings in the bodies of strangers. With no clue why, Lou desperately searches for a way to break the curse and cross over peacefully to the other side. Then equally doomed Ella comes along. It's a love story to die for!

]]>NEW INDY COMIX!!http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/21/new-indy-comix-1.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-21T22:59:42Z2012-05-21T22:59:42ZCONON

(W/A) Josh bayer

In this issue: The Lizard King Strikes!
Josh Bayer and Pat Aulisio have jammed out a raging barbarian adventure starring Conon and his arachnid-dude sidekick Nixon. Conon expeiences deep angst in the midst of lizard king slaughter. Also, dicks and swords.

Holy crap this thing blew my mind the minute I opened it!! Imagine Johnny Ryan trying his hand at Conan, with a bit of Joe Daly thrown in for good measure!! Intense barbarian action filled with lizards, nudity, and a chicken with a Spider-Man mask! What does it all mean??!! Delve in and find out! Only $4!! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

]]>NEW INDY COMIX!!http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/21/new-indy-comix.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-21T22:42:53Z2012-05-21T22:42:53ZZEGAS #1

(W/A) Michel Fiffe

ZEGAS #1 marks the debut of the print-exclusive comic series by cartoonist Michel Fiffe. With 32 pages of full color, neorealist surrealism, this magazine size "Misprint Edition" of Zegas features all new material with each copy stamped, signed & numbered.

Great review here: http://www.spandexless.com/2011/10/zegas-1-michel-fiffe/

More stuff at his website: http://michelfiffe.com/



ZEGAS #2

(W/A) Michel Fiffe

Zegas #2 arrives fiercer than its predecessor in terms of shear size and page composition, yet like #1, this comic supplies a from the heart focus, bled through the presence of Fiffe’s two inseparable characters, Boston and Emily Zegas.

Great review here: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/05/01/stumptown-swag-indie-underground-titles/

 

]]>SMALL PRESS BACK IN STOCK!!http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/21/small-press-back-in-stock.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-21T22:32:05Z2012-05-21T22:32:05ZWe've just received some new books from Portland based artist, Jason "Jfish" Fischer. Check out his websites for more info! http://masonstreetpress.com/ and http://junqueland.tumblr.com/

JUNQUELAND #1

(W) Robin Bogert  (A) Jason "Jfish" Fischer

 Two monsters make a mess in a bakery with the pastries... it's tasty fun! (X-rated fun)

(Can be found in the adult section)

JUNQUELAND #2

(W) Robin Bogert  (A) Jason "Jfish" Fischer

Two tales of summer fun await you in this new issue! Kiss Kiss and Strawberry Head get juicy in the poolside bar, followed by a hike in the woods with a wolflady and an abstract head.

(Can be found in the adult section)

UNE PETITE ROMANCE

(W) Greg Khmara  (A) Jason "Jfish" Fischer

A dramatic silent comic about a monster and a human woman in love. Their short romance is met with opression that they must confront together.



]]>ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 5/23/12http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/20/zanadu-recommendations-for-52312-3.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-20T19:39:52Z2012-05-20T19:39:52ZPROPHET #25

(W) Brandon Graham  (A) Farel Dalrymple

Prophet is trapped on an alien slave ship manufacturing living missiles in the middle of a massive space war.

I was talking about it with a friend the other day...trying to figure out why the hell this comic was SO FREAKING AWESOME!! It transports me farther and farther away with each page turn, showing me apocalyptic worlds of infinite weirdness and giant, three-elephant caravans that survive off their own excretion! Hardcore sci-fi from two of the best creators in comics today!!! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

]]>ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 5/23/12http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/20/zanadu-recommendations-for-52312-2.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-20T19:32:35Z2012-05-20T19:32:35ZBATMAN INCORPORATED #1

(W) Grant Morrison  (A) Chris Burnham

BATMAN, INCORPORATED makes its NEW 52 debut with an all-new first issue!
The series hits the ground running as BATMAN and ROBIN face off against the assassin GOATBOY!
LEVIATHAN'S sinister mission revealed!

Morrison and Burnham return to throw Batman's world on it's ear! With the massive cliffhanger of the previous series, everyone has been aching to find out what's in store, as well as how it's going to fit into the new DC 52 continuity, cause, let's face it, there are some serious contradictions here. Ever still, I trust in Morrison to work within the boundaries to create a story that rewrites the rules forever after. RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!

]]>ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 5/23/12http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/20/zanadu-recommendations-for-52312-1.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-20T19:16:07Z2012-05-20T19:16:07ZMIND MGMT #1

(W/A) Matt Kindt

Matt Kindt, the most original voice in genre comics, outdoes himself in this bold new espionage series!

Reporting on a commercial flight where everyone aboard lost their memories, a young journalist stumbles onto a much bigger story, the top-secret Mind Management program. Her ensuing journey involves weaponized psychics, hypnotic advertising, talking dolphins, and seemingly immortal pursuers, as she attempts to find the flight's missing passenger, the man who was Mind MGMT's greatest success-and its most devastating failure. But in a world where people can rewrite reality itself, can she trust anything she sees?

My favorite daydreams and worst nightmares mushed together in equal parts? How'd he know? I'm totally creeped out, and that makes me very, very happy. recommended by erin.

]]>ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 5/23/12http://www.zanaducomics.com/zanadu-comics/2012/5/20/zanadu-recommendations-for-52312.htmlZanadu Comics2012-05-20T19:14:15Z2012-05-20T19:14:15ZALL STAR WESTERN #9

(W) Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti  (A) Moritat

A tie-in to "NIGHT OF THE OWLS!"
Concluding JONAH HEX'S battle with THE AUGUST 7!
Discover what the Court of Owls was up to in GOTHAM CITY circa 1880!
NIGHTHAWK and CINNAMON hunt down killers and fall in love in this issue's backup story.

Jonah Hex teaches you how to kill an Owl without pouches full of fancy gadgets! It's all out, gunslingin' action on the deadly streets of Old Gotham rendered in fine detail by artiste extraordinaire, Moritat! RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

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