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JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #655

(W) Kathryn Immonen (A) Valerio Schiti

 FINAL ISSUE!!
The planet-shattering conclusion to Seeds of Destruction...!
•  Gaea gets in touch with her monstrous side?!
•  To save the ganGREEN goddess, Sif and Beta Ray Bill race to stop the mysterious Ark ship in the (nearly!) scuttled Skuttlebutt!
•  The finish line? Asgardia!

And so, another beloved series comes to an end prematurely...It's a sad day when a critically acclaimed book that is loved by many readers featuring a character not in any other comic, gets cancelled while Batman adds another book to his belt. Seriously, this book had heart--from the character to the creators who labored over her glorious adventures through space and time to worlds hitherto unknown. It made me laugh, made me smile, made me shout for blood!!! In short, it was fun. Something so many comics have lost as of late.

RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

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BATMAN INC. SPECIAL #1

(W/A) Chris Burnham & Various

An all-star special featuring the various members of Batman Incorporated-Man-of-Bats, Red Raven, El Gaucho, Dark Ranger, Knight, Batman himself and more! In the wake of their epic struggle with Talia al Ghul, the Heretic and Leviathan see what's next for the members of Batman's army. Featuring stories written and drawn by a collection of industry greats! Plus: Bat-Cow makes her solo debut in a tale by writer Dan DiDio and artist Ethan Van Sciver! 

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!!

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SECRET #3

(W) Jonathan Hickman  (A) Ryan Bodenheim

 "THE SYSTEM"

Things begin to unravel as we learn the identity of who Steadfast is working for. Billions and billions of bits of data floating through the air screaming to anyone who will listen, FOLLOW THE MONEY.

Check out the next chapter of the most thrilling new series of the year, SECRET #2: THE SYSTEM!

RECOMMENDED BY ERIN.

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ITTY BITTY HELLBOY #1

(W) Art Baltazar, Franco  (A) Art Baltazar

 A ghost named Rasputin has been spotted! And Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are going to find out what he's up to.

Who is Hellboy anyway? Why does he have such a big hand and what is it used for? Who's weirder, him or his friends? What is the B.P.R.D.? And what does chicken soup have to do with all of it? This and more answered in the debut issue, where BIG things happen to itty bitty Hellboy!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!!

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SUPER DINOSAUR #20

(W) Robert Kirkman  (A) Jason Howard

 In the aftermath of their first battle with Tyrannosaurus X, Derek and Super Dinosaur get... fancy!

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!!

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TOM STRONG AND THE PLANET OF PERIL #2

(W) Peter Hogan  (A) Chris Sprouse

 Tom Strong and Val Var Garm have reached Terra Obscura, but the help they sought is still out of reach. New Lancaster has been devastated, and their investigation is met with resistance from a local mob of anti science-hero vigilantes.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!!

SHIPPING LIST FOR 8/28/13!!

Visit our shipping next week section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, August 28th!! 

STAR WARS LEGACY II #6

(W) Gabriel Hardman (A) Brian Thies

When word comes that Sith are being sought out and murdered by another Sith, Ania Solo and Imperial Knight Jao want to find out why.

The only things standing in their way are the Empire, the Jedi, the Galactic Alliance, and the Imperial Knights!

Featuring art by local artist, Brian Thies!! 

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #45!!

This week is free from gimmicks and hyperbole as Morgan and Casey bring you the straight truth on the latest and greatest comics to hit the stands on this hot ass August morning. We've got a good mix of mainstream and indy books this week to whet your appetite for the big anniversary sale coming this weekend!!

NEW INDY COMIX!!

BORIS: ROBOT OF LEISURE

(W/A) Katharine Miller

 Forget everything you know about robots.

Robot of Leisure is an ongoing graphic novel series that blends retro-futuristic science fiction, mid-century cocktail culture, and silent comedy into a timely and surprisingly human story of one gentle robot’s pursuit of happiness and purpose. In the tradition of Monsieur Hulot and Mr. Bean, Boris wordlessly experiences life and finds delight in even the most mundane tasks. Readers of all ages will appreciate Boris’s innocence and curiosity about the things around him.

Be sure to check out her website for other retro styled fun! http://www.robotofleisure.com/

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SACRIFICE HC

(W) Sam Humphries  (A) Dalton Rose

 What happens when a troubled youth is plucked from modern society and thrust though time and space on a psychedelic journey into the heart of the Aztec civilization-one of the greatest and most bloodthirsty times in human history? Collects Sacrifice #1-#6.

One of the lesser known projects of Marvel writer, Sam Humphires, this is one of those books that sold out so fast, most people never got to even see them. I only became aware of Sacrifice at Stumptown a few years ago where Dalton's art caught my eye as I walked down the aisles. Staring me in the face was one of the coolest pieces of Dune fan art I'd ever seen and I thought, "Shit, I hope this guy makes comics and not just pin ups..." Luckily for all of us, he does make comics and they are freaking psychedelically awesome!! Aztecs. Blood. Death. Time travel. An unfortunate fool. All the makings of a fun romp through the mystical days of the ancients!! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

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BATMAN '66 #2

(W) Jeff Parker (A) Ruben Procopio, Dean Haspiel

 From the sands of time and halls of higher learning comes one of Batman's deadliest foes: King Tut! Tut returns to assert his royal status and challenge the Dynamic Duo with his most far-reaching plan yet to rule the modern Thebes, Gotham City! Also in this issue, doors smash in and jaws crack from the fists of the newest tough in town: introducing the 1966 incarnation of that reptilian rogue Killer Croc! How can Batman battle this brawny brute?

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!! 

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X-MEN #4

(W) Brian Wood (A) David Lopez

 • After the game-changing events of PRIMER, the women of the X-Men must contemplate the future of their makeshift team.
•  Are the X-women ready for the BATTLE OF THE ATOM that's right around the corner?
•  Meanwhile: Jubilee may still look like a kid, but she finds herself burdened with some very adult responsibilities. What kind of plans can a mutant vampire teen mom make for her own future?

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!!

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OUTLIERS #1

(W/A) Erik Johnson

 In "A Boy Named Tsu", an unusual chain of events reveals the secret friendship betqeen Tsu - a mute 11-year-old boy - and a gnarled woodland giant. The discovery puts the giant in danger and Tsu must decide between continuing the life he's known or journeying down a path of mystery into the world of The Outliers!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!!

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CHEW TP VOL 07 BAD APPLES

(W) John Layman  (A) Rob Guillory

Presenting a new storyline of the New York Times Best Selling, Harvey and multiple Eisner Award-winner series about cops, crooks, cooks, cannibals, and clairvoyants.

Tony Chu - the cibopathic federal agent with the ability to get psychic impressions from what he eats -  is back in action, just in time to face a cult of egg-worshipping terrorists who've declared holy war on the chicken-eaters of the world.

Collects CHEW # 31-35.

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!!

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DREAM THIEF #4

(W) Jai Nitz  (A) Greg Smallwood

A murdered gambler, a dead hit man, and a priest who knows too much put John Lincoln in a lethal position. Pinched between the Dixie Mafia and La Cosa Nostra, the Dream Thief finds himself in a Memphis card game where the stakes are his life!

RECOMMENDED BY ERIN.

INDY COMIX SPOTLIGHT

Direct from Edinburgh, UK, via New Orleans comes TOASTY CATS #6 by Magda Boreysza. This wordless comic tells a story of survival amidst a colony of shrews threatened by a snake. Also includes several one-page studies of mythical beasts, and a back-up story about a fox who falls in love with a comet. Of course, being a wordless comic, my pitiful attempt to capture the haunting beauty of this book pales in comparison to the actual comic. Come on in and see it for yourself.

Toasty Cats #6 Cover by Magda Boreysza

Toasty Cats #6 interior

SHIPPING LIST FOR 8/21!!

Visit our shipping next week section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, August 21st!! 

NEXUS OMNIBUS TP VOL 03

(W) Mike Baron (A) Steve Rude

The mighty Nexus is charged and empowered to execute the galaxy's mass murderers, and there is no shortage of targets. But when Nexus delegates some of his docket, the appointed assassins go on a rampage, killing thousands, and Nexus must intervene or become responsible for genocide himself! Collects Nexus #26-#39 (Volume 2).

New Nexus stories in Dark Horse Presents.

ZANADU COMICS 38TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!!

As a huge thank you to all our customers for keeping us alive all these years, we are pleased to invite one and all to join us in celebrating 38 years as Seattle's best comic shop by taking 38% off all graphic novels and collections (TP and HC), all weekend long.

Seriously, if it wasn't for our customers, we'd all have to get real jobs and for that, we'd like to extend a deep, heartfelt thanks from all of us here at Zanadu. And while it may be a bit indulgent, we hope that you all take a moment and be thankful that there is a place like Zanadu that provides an escape, if only for ten minutes; a place that injects a much needed dose of four color nonsense into your otherwise dull and grey existence!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you and here's to another 20 more!! 

NEW INDY COMIX!!

HAMMERHEAD-HEAD #1

(W) Marky Starr (A) Mack White

Heralding from the far off land of Ohio comes writer Marky Starr and artist Mack White, creators of the instant classic, Hammerhead-head!! Truly a creature to tremble before, take a chance on this bizarre and awesome comic about this unfortunate hero who must spend his days at the hardware store and his nights playing with his own hardware...

THE LAST MESSIAH #1

(W) Marky Starr (A) Mack White

Prepare for the most wonderful experience of your life. A mystical journey that will shatter your soul into pieces! 12 pages black and white. Art by Mack White script by Marky Starr.

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #43!!

It's almost our 38th anniversary as Seattle's premiere comic shop and what better way to celebrate than with NEW COMICS!!! That's right, it's Wednesday and time once again for the sacred showing of the shinies as presented by Head Poo Flinger Casey and his ever faithful sidekick, Morgan the South End Monkey.