LOCAL COMIX RESTOCK!

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The highly popular Star Trek field guides are back in stock from Portland native, Joshua Chapman, including the new issue featuring season #6 and 7 in one thick zine!

 

FIELD GUIDE TO THE ALIENS OF STAR TREK #1-6

(W) Joshua Chapman

Written by a twentysomething from the perspective of a middle school student in the early 1990's, these zines cover an entire season's worth of aliens from Star Trek: The Next Generation, with humorous commentary and insight that only a child could give us.


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/3/12

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WHITE CLAY

(W/A) Thomas Herpich

From Thomas Herpich (a writer/character designer/storyboard artist on the smash hit Adventure Time cartoon) comes a collection of experimental adventure/fantasy stories. Beautiful and strange, these comics are heartfelt attempts to examine the paradoxes and traps facing a human mind living today.

Thomas Herpich makes me feel dumb. It's like I'm trying to decipher the forgotten works of some alien shaman who has long since left this existence. He operates in the spaces between the panels, one with the very molecules of the page and brings forth brilliant tales of love and adventure that demand you chisel away the surface to find the true meaning deep within yourself. RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/3/12

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NAO OF BROWN GN

(W/A) Glyn Dillon

Twenty-eight-year-old Nao Brown, who's hafu (half Japanese, half English), is not well. She's suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and fighting violent urges to harm other people. But that's not who she really wants to be. Nao has dreams. She wants to quiet her unruly mind; she wants to get her design and illustration career off the ground; and she wants to find love, perfect love. She meets Gregory, an interesting washing-machine repairman, and Ray, an art teacher at the Buddhist Center. She begins to meditate to ease her mind and open her heart - and in doing so comes to realize that life isn't black-and-white after all; it's much more like brown.

recommended by erin.

 

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/3/12

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CRUSADES HC

(W) Alex Nikolavitch, Izu  (A) Zhang Xiayou

An epic tale where history blends with fantasy to explosive and cinematic results. Follow the Knights Templar's elite faction as they are sent on a secretive and perilous mission, a crusade to determine the true causes of the Plague of Damietta. For fans of A Game of Thrones.

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/3/12

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CARTER FAMILY: DON'T FORGET THIS SONG HC

(W/A) David Lasky

The Carter Family: Don't Forget This Song is a rich and compelling original graphic novel that tells the story of the Carter Family - the first superstar group of country music - who made hundreds of recordings and sold millions of records. This is not only a unique illustrated biography, but a moving account that reveals the family's rise to success, their struggles along the way, and their impact on contemporary music. It is a story of success and failure, of poverty and wealth, of racism and tolerance, of creativity and business, and of the power of music and love. Includes bonus CD with original Carter Family music.

After years of research, the highly anticipated book from Seattleite David Lasky is finally here!! RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

 

SHIPPING LIST FOR 10/3/12

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Visit our shipping next section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, October 3rd!

BROXO GN

(W/A) Zack Giallongo

In this exciting fantasy debut we meet Broxo, the only surviving member of a tribe of barbarians who once occupied a now-desolate mountain. All alone in the world, Broxo spends his time on the mountain hunting and avoiding the man-eating walking dead that periodically drag themselves out of a fetid lake. Everything changes when Zora, a foreign princess, arrives on the mountain seeking Broxo's lost tribe. Can the two young warriors together defeat the living dead? RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 9/26

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So much stuff this week!!! Comics and comics and comix and more!! Casey returns with the attic troll (morgan) to tell you what you should be buying this week!! We now have a YouTube channel as well (speeding into the future at breakneck speed here) so make sure to subscribe and keep up to date with each and every video, because we know your week is not complete without it ;)

http://www.youtube.com/zanaducomics

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/26/12

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MILKMAN MURDERS HC

(W) Joe Casey  (A) Steve Parkhouse

The infamous 2005 mini-series returns in an all-new deluxe hardcover edition! The horror of suburban life explodes in an orgy of mythic violence -- a

nd mild-mannered housewife, Barbara Vale, finds herself at its dark epicenter! And when you meet her family, you'll understand why. This slice of Americana is brought to you by the twisted minds of JOE CASEY and the legendary STEVE PARKHOUSE. If you missed it the first time around, this is your chance to finally join the Tupperware party!

"A truly disturbing and original piece of horror... not for the faint of heart or those looking for spoon-fed niceties, The Milkman Murders is comics as you've rarely seen them before.
Totally unsettling and wonderfully creepy, this is one the most unsung and overlooked books that Joe Casey has ever done. One day in the life of a battered housewife changes her forever when she is paid a visit by the local 'milkman'. Things deteriorate from there as her drug addict husband and psychotic child push her to the breaking point where the only release is to succumb to her darkest desires! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/26/12

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SIMPSONS' TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #18

(W/A) Various

A host of hellacious horror stories await you in with a witch's baleful batch of Bongo brew-haha. Jim Valentino (Shadowhawk) makes a terrifying toast to th

e Frankenstein monster's bride: Gerry Duggan (Attack of the Show!) and Phil Noto (Danger Girl) whet your appetite with the tale of an innocent woman forced into spawning the son of Satan; Chris and Shane Houghton (Reed Gunther) fill you with dread as they lead the Simpson family to a cabin in the woods; and much more.
It's October again and that means CANDY!!! D'oh! I mean Treehouse of Horror time!! Especially excited for the Phil Noto story!! RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/26/12

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HAPPY #1

(W) Grant Morrison  (A) Darick Robertson

Meet NICK SAX - a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hit-man, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema and betrayal. With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever this Christmas. By a tiny blue horse called Happy...

recommended by erin.

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/26/12

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DAVE STEVENS: COVERS AND STORIES HC

(W/A) Dave Stevens


Dave Stevens was renowned for his work on The Rocketeer, the beloved comic that introduced the world to Cliff Secord and his incredible rocket-pack. But Stevens was also one of the most sought-after and accomplished cover artists in comics. This collection will provide a comprehensive gallery of Dave's covers, with many of them scanned from the original art. Additionally, there will be cover roughs to accompany many of the covers. Finally, All of Dave's non-Rocketeer comic work will be presented, including incomplete and unpublished stories. As with the other books in the Dave Stevens IDW library of titles, this one is a must have for fans of great art!

One of the greatest illustrators to ever grace the pages of a comic book, Dave Stevens is best known for his irresistible women and nazi-fighting action, but IDW is finally rolling out some of the lesser known work by this modern master. Handsomely designed and affordable priced, this beautiful collection is a perfect companion to IDW's previous Stevens release! RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

 

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/19/12

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GHOST #0

(W) Kelly Sue Deconnick (A) Phil Noto (CA) Jenny Frison

Former journalist Vaughn Barnes has been reduced to moonlighting as cameraman for the shoddy paranormal investigation cable TV show Phantom Finders. But when a curious device summons the specter of a beautiful, translucent woman, Vaughn is plunged into a mystery of criminal intrigue that spans two worlds! Kelly Sue DeConnick and Phil Noto launch their exciting new take on one of Dark Horse's most popular characters ever!

One of the best of Dark Horse Comics' short-lived Super-Hero line is revivied for a new century. Phil Noto's post-modern/noir style is perfect for this series about a sexy, crime-fighting spectre. I can't wait to see it! - Recommended by HOWARD.

SWORD OF SORCERY#0

(W) Chrisy Marx, Anthony Bedard (A) Aaron Lopresti & Various

In this new series featuring the long-awaited return of AMETHYST, Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother. She's about to learn why it's all been necessary when she discovers she's the lost princess of Gemworld - and has powerful enemies hunting her!

And in the backup story set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, the monstrous warrior BEOWULF is charged with finding and defeating the evil Grendel.

DC Comics continues to introduce new versions of old characters into the New 52 Universe with this anthology title. Be here as the Princess of Gemworld is brought up-to-date to start her adventures in magic and intrigue. As a bonus, we also get to see the Beowulf legend re-imagined in a post-apocalyptic battleground of hunters and horrors. Recommended by PERRY.

 

UNWRITTEN#41

(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross

"What Fell Between." Let's take a step back here and find out exactly how Tom and Richie - not to mention the world - got into the mess they're in right now. The tumultuous events of the missing year, complete with ghosts, vampires and a surprise visit from Madame Rausch, are finally revealed.

This series just keeps getting better and better. Mike Carey has created a fascinating world around these characters, and now he is going back to fill in some of the missing pieces. I have my own theories about what happened to bring our reluctant hero to his current place - it will be interesting to find out how close I am to the "truth". Recommended by erin.

DAREDEVIL#18

(W) Mark Waid (A) Chris Samnee

The biggest Daredevil story yet begins here, with the debut of a new menace to New York City - the killer called Coyote! And just how sane IS Matt Murdock, anyway?

Mark Waid continues to wreak havok in Matt Murdock's life with this series. How long can Matt keep up with the non-stop action he has been facing over the last year and a half? Judging by the teasers echoing across the Marvel line, in anticipation of the Marvel NOW re-launches, things don't look too good for the Man Without Fear. Recommended by MORGAN.

 

SHIPPING LIST FOR 9/19/12

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Visit our shipping this week section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, September 19th!

BATTLE BEASTS #3

(W) Bobby Curnow (A) Valerio Schiti

Bliss and the Beasts close in on the all-powerful Dread Weapons. Along the way, Vorin reveals the history of his kind, although fellow heroes Merk and Gruntos recall slightly different versions of the past! Meanwhile the United States military begins a full-scale attack to contain the murrauding Beasts! Action, intrigue and secrets revealed, all in this issue!

TO BATTLE! Yeah, I know, it's cheesy, it's dumb, but c'mon, everyone needs some giant anthropomorphic violence in their lives! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

REMINDER! REMINDER! STUMPTOWN VOL. 2 SIGNING!!

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We're pleased to announce that the artist of Stumptown, Matthew Southworth, will be signing next Wednesday 9/12/12, from 3-6 PM.

For those who don't know, Stumptown is a fantastic crime boo...

k written by Greg Rucka and based in Portland featuring Dex Parios, a female private investigator with a gambling problem. It takes place in the same continuity as Rucka's novel Fistful of Rain and Atticus Kodiak novels. Truly one of the best female led crime books on the market, hell, one of THE best crime books on the shelves period. The art is super moody, chock full of noir goodness and extensively researched locations that any Portland native will recognize.

Hope to see you all next Wednesday 9/12, from 3-6PM!!

*As an added bonus, Harrison Wood, the artist on Gemini Storm, will be appearing as well, along with copies of his comics for sale! Check out the facebook page for more info! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gemini-Storm/160155480714996


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 9/12/12

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LOVE AND ROCKETS NEW STORIES TP VOL 05

(W/A) Los Bros. Hernandez 

In this 30th Anniversary Issue, Jaime shifts focus onto "Frogmouth" and her half sister Tonta whilst introducing some new characters. Gilbert takes one of his current characters into the Palomar milieu and brings back a number of the classic Palomar characters. This will be a much-anticipated homecoming for fans of the "classic" Love and Rockets of the 1980s. Thirty years in, Love and Rockets continues to surprise and delight.

recommended by erin.