COMIC BOOK ROUND TABLE UPDATE

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Our first ever comic round table will take place on Wednesday, January 11th from 6:30-8:00 PM at the downtown store. All are invited to stop by and converse with the local geek community. All topics related to comic books are welcome, but we are trying to keep this as positive as possible, not just a bitch session where everybody jumps on Rob Liefeld (just kidding, Rob......and everyone who likes him).

Seriously though, we are trying to recreate that feeling before the internet when you met someone else who read comics and instantly there was a connection. Being such a solitary hobby, it was amazing to be able to converse with someone else who knew the same inside jokes as you, lived in the same universes as you and understood why you'd spend money on funny books.

On the other hand, don't be shy if you are new to comics, don't read mainstream stuff, don't know the first appearance of whoever or crap like that. Be proactive in your love for comics and let your voice be heard! Also, we need a name for this thing, cause i don't really like round table. Whoever shows up with a good name gets a bona fide No-Prize or something like that.

Hope to see you all there!!




ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/4/12

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FATALE #1

(W) Ed Brubaker  (A) Sean Phillips

GUNS! SEX! SECRET CULTS! AND MONSTERS!
Nothing the BEST-SELLING and AWARD-WINNING creators of SLEEPER, CRIMINAL and INCOGNITO have done so far will prepare you for the explosive debut of FATALE!
A reporter in 2012 stumbles on a secret that leads him down the darkest path imaginable... to a seductive woman who's been on the run since 1935, a mobster who may be an immortal demon monster, and the stories of all the doomed men who've been caught in their decades-long struggle.
FATALE blends noir and horror to tell a riveting epic unlike anything you've seen before.

I don't know if I can write anything here that the first four words of the preview doesn't cover, but almost anything these guys create is gold. The true masters of modern Noir, Brubaker and Phillips bring us yet another series that aims to redefine how we view the crime genre. Lovecraftian horror never looked this good! RECOMMENDED BY PATRICK!



ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/4/12

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PEANUTS #1

(W) Charles Schultz  (A) Vicki Scott

Happiness is a monthly comic book series, Charlie Brown! Peanuts came to KABOOM! last spring in their first graphic novel Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown. Now Snoopy and the gang are back in monthly comic books with an all new #1 issue! The series kicks off with new original stories seen here for the first time along with some of your favorite classic Peanuts Sundays strips. Featuring a cover by Charles Schulz himself! Don't miss Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of Charles Schulz's timeless characters every month at KABOOM!


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/4/12

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GOON #37

(W/A) Eric Powell

When several workers die in a girdle-factory fire due to poor safety conditions and an out-of-control taco cart, the union is in an uproar. But when the fat cats bring in a supernatural union buster, there's only one man for the workers to turn to: The Goon.

Alright people, it is time to preach the gospel of the Goon! I was shocked and appalled last month to find out that there were even stores across the country who didn't carry it at all! This has to stop here and now!! What other book will you find giant Spanish speaking lizards? Mob boss octopus men that run the docks? The freaking queen of burlesque? And of course, Peaches Valentine. If you don't know the madness that is the Goon, do yourself a favor and pick this issue up or Franky will give you the ol' knife to the eye!! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/4/12

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RACHEL RISING #4

(W/A) Terry Moore

The town of Manson has a serial killer on the loose, and Rachel is determined to find him. But probing the secret lives of her neighbors is proving to be more than she bargained for when everybody seems to be capable of murder...

Perhaps the nicest looking book Moore has ever produced, Rachel Rising is another step forward in his evolution as an artist. From the moody and intricate backgrounds to the strong single lines of his characters, Moore has truly outdone himself, adding another soon to be classic to his career. All four issues of this new mystery/horror book are available and ready to be consumed! RECOMMENDED BY ERIN!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/4/12

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ATLAS UNIFIED #1

(W) Atlas Team  (A) Jimbo Salgado

The Grim Ghost, Phoenix, Wulf the Barbarian, and Detective Sam Lomax join forces for the first time in 35 years in a historical Atlas crossover event! Which enemy could make these Atlas Heroes set aside their differences, forge an alliance, and risk everything to defeat it?

Witness the resurrection of the golden age greats! Updated and re- imagined for a modern audience, the heroes of Atlas are back, bringing with them an unspeakable evil that will require all of their might to defeat. Classic Super-hero action for anyone that does not want to get a headache from continuity. RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!



COMIC BOOK ROUND TABLE!

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We are tentatively planning to have our first after hours comic discussion/geek out sometime in January. It will probably be on a Wednesday, around 6:30 to 8:00 pm. All are welcome to stop by and discuss anything that is related to the comics field and hear what your fellow nerds are into this week. So chime in and let us know if anyone is interested. Help us bring our local comic community of geeks together!! The goal here is to provide a forum for actual FACE to FACE conversation, which in this day and age seems to be a dying aspect of comic culture.



CALLING ALL COMIX CREATORS!!

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Here at Zanadu, we have always prided ourselves on stocking indy and small press comix that you cannot find anywhere else. It is our goal this year to make a serious push in highlighting the vibrant comix scene that exists here in the northwest. We are asking anyone who makes comix to come down to the store and drop off copies of whatever you happen to be working on t...o become part of our soon to be expanded local section.
We understand how hard it is to not only make comix, but to market them and hopefully make enough back to cover printing costs. All items are on a consignment basis for a period of about 1-2 months with a 50/50 split of the cover price. After the sell cycle is over we then cut you a check for what sold and return unsold copies to you. You can also leave the extra copies with us and will be paid when and if they sell. Check back here and on our Facebook page for future updates and information.



END OF THE YEAR BLOWOUT SALE!!

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Were you naughty this year? Did Santa give you the finger and laugh? Well, screw him too. You're an adult and can buy what you wanted for X-Mas yourself, and hey, why not save some money while your at it? From now until January 2nd, all Graphic novels, toys and statues are on sale!! So stop in and show Santa you don't need to take his naughty/nice crap anymore!

.GRAPHIC NOVELS - 30% off (except items on new rack)
TOYS - 25% off
STATUES - 25-50% off

Sales like this don't come around very often, so don't wait until it's too late!




ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/28/11

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SHAKY KANE'S MONSTER TRUCK TP

(W/A) Shaky Kane

GET YOUR MOTOR ROLLING AND HEAD OUT ALONG COMIC BOOK ROUTE 666!
Taking it's stylistic cues from the silver age of comics, this graphic road movie by comics legend SHAKY KANE, pans out over 50 continuous panels, taking the reader on a hallucinogenic journey into the very hinterland of popular culture. Deluxe, recolored, remastered second printing of the WISHBONE STUDIO cult classic.

Holy crap I'm so excited for this book I can hardly type up a blurb for it. Clearly Santa knew what I really wanted this year! Shaky Kane, the man behind the meta fiction masterpiece, Bulletproof Coffin is back, bringing with him comics that remind us all of what we love about the medium in the first place. It's Silver Age weirdness filtered though the lens of pop culture, refracted though the deranged mind of a man driven crazy by spending too many hours at the drawing table! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/28/11

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CHASE TP

(W) Dan Curtis Johnson (W/A) J.H. Williams III

Collecting a cult favorite series from the 1990s spotlighting the amazing artwork of J.H. Williams III, CHASE stars Agent Cameron Chase. On field assignment for the Department of Extranormal Operations, a government agency with jurisdiction over superhuman activity, she's about to encounter some unexpected surprises, as her own mysterious powers come into play - powers she doesn't fully understand.

This spectacular collection includes appearances by Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Teen Titans, the Justice Society of America and more, in stories from CHASE #1-9 and #1,000,000, BATMAN #550, #1-9, DC UNIVERSE SECRET FILES #1, SECRET FILES GUIDE TO THE DC UNIVERSE 2000 #31, SUPERMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR SECRET FILES #1, JSA SECRET FILES #2, THE FLASH SECRET FILES #3, THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH SECRET FILES #1, BATGIRL SECRET FILES #1 and HAWKMAN SECRET FILES #1.

Before J.H. Williams made a name for himself with books like Promethea or Batwoman, he created one of the best and most underused female characters in the DCU--Chase. Similar to Gotham Central and Hitman, Chase takes place within DCU proper, but gives us a different perspective on what it's like to be a normal person in a world filled with super muk-muks. Collected in this single volume is every Chase appearance from the 1990's, perfect for any fan of noir, fringe DC stuff or the gorgeous art of Williams himself. RECOMMENDED BY PATRICK!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/28/11

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JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #4

(W) Peter Milligan (A) Mikel Janin

Madame Xanadu's plan is working! Zatanna, John Constantine, Shade the Changing Man, Mindwarp and Deadman are all being brought together. But will Xanadu's manipulations blow up in her face when she learns that Enchantress has grown too powerful to be controlled?

The slow burn of Peter Milligan's occult super team kicks into high gear as the Enchantress tightens her grip around our unsuspecting heroes. Will this rag tag group of outcasts and misfits be enough to stop her? Find out in this fourth fantastic issue! RECOMMENDED BY ERIN!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/28/11

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVES HC #1

(W) Various (A) Wayne Boring, Kurt Shaffenberger & Others

These whimsical stories are collected from SHOWCASE #9-10 and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #1-8, including:
"The Girl in Superman's Past"
"The Jilting of Superman"
"The Witch of Metropolis"
"The Rainbow Superman"
"Lois Lane-Convict!"
"The Ugly Superman"!

Finally, after all these years, Lois Lane gets the spotlight in what is probably the funniest Superman comics to ever hit the stands! While Superman may be a hard character for a lot of people to get behind, but that's just because many people have never experienced the sheer insanity that is Silver Age DC comics! Guest starring the greatest supporting character ever in a Superman comic--SUPERBABY!!! RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!



ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/28/11

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BROTHERS OF THE SPEAR ARCHIVES HC #1

(W) Gaylord DuBois (A) Russ Manning

Young Natongo and his adopted brother Dan-El share a bond much stronger than blood, so when they learn of Dan-El's true father and his lost people, they pledge to discover the secret of his birthright together. Their journey across Africa reveals danger at every turn, but nothing to match the shock of finding Dan-El's home enslaved by an evil witch doctor. With only each other to fall back on, can the brothers of the spear survive battle, exile, shipwreck, and more to overthrow the usurper so Dan-El can take his rightful place as king? Collecting the backup stories from Tarzan #25-#67! Featuring art by comics masters Jesse Marsh and Russ Manning!

Growing up, I would buy Tarzan comics off the spinner rack at my local grocery store whenever I could find it, but distribution was spotty back then. I absolutely loved the Brothers of the Spear back-up stories, but was never able to piece together a coherent story. Thank you, Dark Horse, for finally collecting this great story so I can finally find out what happened!!! RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/21/11

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INCREDIBLE HULK #3

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Marc Silvestri

 Bruce Banner's beasts "The Boar Brothers" bash Hulk in a literally Earth-Shaking Battle!

Banner reveals his new army!

Hulk makes an alliance with mad scientist hunter Amanda Von Doom that changes his destiny forever.

Marvel Architect, Jason Aaron, continues his duo of hit relaunches with both Hulk and Wolverine and the X-Men this week. Paired with Industry giant, Marc Silvestri, the Incredible Hulk is a slam- bang slugfest of Gamma ray goodness in the Mighty Marvel Mannor! RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/21/11

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OFFICER DOWNE BIGGER BETTER BASTARD ED HC

(W) Joe Casey (A) Chris Burnham

The Badass With A Badge returns in a glorious oversized hardcover! Brought to you JOE CASEY (BUTCHER BAKER) and CHRIS BURNHAM (Batman, Inc.) - now with ADDED PAGES of over-the-top sex and violence - experience OFFICER DOWNE as it was meant to be experienced! You've never felt "command presence" quite like this! This is the cop that'll keep coming back for more... even from beyond the grave! Now with all-new bonus features!

Hide your children, hide your illegal downloaded porn, hide your drugs-- the baddest police officer to ever walk the mean streets is back and bigger than ever! Invoking the spirit of Frank Miller Robocop, Casey and Burnham take us down a dark road of full spectrum violence the likes of which your brain will never recover from! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/21/11

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BATMAN #4

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo

Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham's soul begins here!

The mysteries mount, the tension wrenched to horrific pitch. Just how gargantuan is the Parliament of Owls, and where does the Wayne Legacy fit in? This series is so good, you'll do a happy dance. RECOMMENDED BY ERIN!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 12/14/11

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MUSH: SLED DOGS WITH ISSUES

(W) Glenn Eichler (A) Joe Infurnari

Venus wants Buddy to quit asking her to "make puppies." Buddy wants Winston's help wooing Venus. Winston wants Guy's respect. Guy wants Dolly's job. Dolly wants to know the meaning of it all. Nobody knows what Fiddler really wants, not even Fiddler. But mostly, these sled dogs just want to run. Sounds simple? It should be, but even dogs have their problems. From Colbert Report writer Glenn Eichler comes a postmodern tale of heroism on the tundra, epic romance, and yellow snow.

On the surface, dogs have an easy life. Eat, sleep, poo, have someone else clean up after you...pretty cushy all considered. But what if there is more under the surface? An underlying gnawing like that itch on your butt you can never quite reach. Mush aims to broaden our horizons on just what the life of a canine is really like--confusing. RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!