After having her mind blown by Jean-Luc Goddard's Alphaville and her street knowledge amped up by New Jack City, Anna has decided to not begin a life of an A.I. fighting, drug crime lord named Nino Caution and continue to bring us her excellent column featuring another week's worth of must have comics!! DIGITIZE ME!!
New York cartoonist, Stevie Wilson, dropped by the store last weekend and left a bunch of her books for your enjoyment. Stop by to check them out, soon.
Presented in the style of a Jack Chick Tract, this little pamphlet presents a simple to follow 8-step guide to getting through your day without harassing anyone. Written from the perspective of a woman who lives in a major metropolitan area, the tips are just as appropriate for anyone, anywhere to follow.
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Observations about Life, Career, Dating and Surviving another day from a Complicated Feminist. Wilson's perspective is presented in five volumes of great cartoons made with a bit of humor, a dollop of frustration, a smidgeon of ire and a fine sense of irony.
Volumes 3-5: Why Are You Still Doing It Wrong?, How Are You Still Doing It Wrong? and STOP Doing It Wrong!
When Stevie Wilson worked as a barista, she tried to learn as much as possible about coffee and coffee beverages. This book provides an insightful window into the culture of coffee and the science involved in making the perfect cup.
(W) Eric Powell (A) Brian Churilla
WHY WE LOVE IT: BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA is one of our favorite cult-classic films because it mashed together '80s action and supernatural fantasy movies with '70s kung-fu flicks. This is the first time any new BIG TROUBLE stories have been told, and we have the film's original directer, John Carpenter, working with Eric Powell (THE GOON) on the story. You can't beat that!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Eric Powell is a huge fan of BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA, so the sense of humor and over-the-top action he brings to THE GOON will be all over this book. Plus, Brian Churilla's (THE SIXTH GUN) art on this perfectly captures the outrageous world of BIG TROUBLE.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Jack Burton, a macho, truck-driving adventurer, finds a stowaway hiding on his rig, "The Pork Chop Express", but that soon becomes the least of his troubles. He helped his best friend Wang save his fiancée from the clutches of a demon, but now the wedding has been invaded by more evil forces with one thing on their minds-revenge against Jack Burton!
One of the all time greatest things to ever be put on film returns in the form of a John Carpenter overseen, Eric Powell written comicbook with astounding art from Brian Churilla!! Picking up directly from the events of the movie, Jack Burton is once again drawn into a supernatural plot of deviously diabolical depths that threatens the happiness of his friend's lives once more!! I am beyond excited to see this universe continue (in any form) and with Eric Powell at the helm, you know it's gonna be goofy, violent, but above all--FUN!!
(W/A) Kaare Kyle Andrews
K'UN LUN IN RUINS!
• Ninja nurses versus killers in suits!
• Our villain's face revealed, and it's one terribly close to Danny Rand's heart!
(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Chris Mooneyham
"LOST COASTLINES," Conclusion
In the midst of a battle against his greatest foe, Fabian is faced with an impossible decision! Who will survive the Island of Dreams?
(W) Art Baltazar, Franco (A) Art Baltazar
The Eisner Award-winning series is back for an all-new six-issue miniseries! Superboy and Supergirl return to the treehouse to discover...IT'S MISSING! Or is it just...really small? Who could have done such a thing?! Find out as all your favorite Tiny Titans search for answers!
(W) Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman (A) Ty Templeton
In 1967, television history was made when two masked crime fighters met in a historic crossover. Now, superstar filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor/comedian Ralph Garman join forces with artist Ty Templeton (BATMAN '66) to bring these two iconic characters and their famous partners together again. Set in the continuity of that earlier team-up, Batman, The Green Hornet, Robin and Kato must go up against a very different General (formerly Colonel) Gumm. What crime could be so deadly as to force these rivals to put aside their differences and join forces again? And what surprise does Gumm have up his sticky sleeve? Co-published with Dynamite Entertainment.
(W) Nancy Collins (A) Patrick Berkenkotter
In FEAST OF SHADOWS, the first in the six-part OUR LADY OF SHADOWS story arc. Vampirella is sent by the Vatican to investigate the kidnapping of a little girl by Ethan Shroud and the Chaos cultists, only to become the centerpiece of a ritual invoking Lady Umbra, the sister-bride of Chaos, that leaves her marked as a living sacrifice to the dark goddess who rules the shadows. VAMPIRELLA is back and returns to her horror roots with Bram Stoker Award-winning author Nancy A. Collins (Swamp Thing, Sunglasses After Dark, Jason vs. Leatherface) and Patrick Berkenkotter (The Torch, Dark Shadows).
The Video Monkey has finally returned from the Vietnamese work camp where he and Lady Video Monkey were held for the past two weeks and forced to sew Nike symbols onto knock off sneakers until their fingers bled. While Will had to be responsible and attend a work function, the rest of the CSSG crew picks up the slack to deliver a full frontal onslaught of funnybooks including a ton new #1's, special flip comics and other assorted goodies!!
Also, this is going up very late because, well...my bad. And Godzilla this week because you can never have enough Godzilla.
You missed Anna's birthday last week--FEEL GUILTY!! Buuuuuut, you can make up for it slightly by reading her ever insightful and humorous hype for books shipping Wednesday, May 28th (TODAY!) She will also take cupcakes or small furry animals if you really wanna earn those extra brownie points... READ ME!
Just a reminder that all preorders for any of the 3-D motion covers that DC is shipping in September are due by Tuesday, May 27th!! You may email in your orders or stop by the store to pick up (or return) one of the handy preorder sheets provided by your favorite comic monkeys at Zanadu Comics!
If you are curious as to what the hell these "3-D Motion" thingies are, click on the link and prepare to be illuminated!! ILLUMINATE ME!!
(W) Alejandro Jodorowsky (A) Moebius, Ladronn
Jodorowsky and Mœbius' internationally bestselling Sci-Fi saga The Incal comes to its phenomenal finale! Visionary storyteller Jodorowsky returns to the epic mythology he created with the late Mœbius over 30 years ago. This volume concludes the spiritual space adventures of everyman, John DiFool, as the universe faces the threat of an all-devouring metallic virus. The limited & numbered book is presented in a slipcase and contains both the original, unfinished After the Incal drawn by Mœbius (1 volume), as well as the complete 3-volume series Final Incal illustrated by Eisner-winning artist Ladrönn (Cable, Hip Flask, Elephantmen).
For all those unfortunate people who have not seen the mind blowing, inspirational and transcendent documentary that is "Jodorowsky's Dune," I first off want to say, "FOOLS!!" quite loudly and then educate your 2nd dimension asses with what humanity was lucky enough to recieve after the project fell through--The Incal. Created by Moebius and Jodorowsky 1981, this series focuses on poor John DiFool, a class 'R' detective who is thrown into an adventure that bends time, space, consciousness and takes the reader to places beyond even the wildest acid trip imaginings. This volume, presented here for the first time ever in English, features the very last cycle of the comic saga with art the indomitable, LADRONN who pumps new life into the darkened city shafts of this desolate future universe of my wildest dreams.
(W) Clive Barker (A) Piotr Kowalski
WHY WE LOVE IT: Comics are full of outcast characters, but this is an outcast story, Clive Barker-style. True to this modern horror master's other work, NIGHTBREED is full of horrifying creatures that captivated us in the cult film and live on in this new story. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Before FABLES, before ONCE UPON A TIME, Clive Barker created a secret town of monsters that live among us. Don't worry if you've never seen the film-Barker and writer Marc Andreyko (BATWOMAN, MANHUNTER) have crafted a story that all horror fans can enjoy. Add to the mix Piotr Kowalski's art (MARVEL KNIGHTS: HULK, SEX) and you can't miss this. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: The Nightbreed is a secret society of monsters and misfits that hide away from humans, but have been a part of this world since time immemorial. This series will explore both the past and the present of this clandestine tribe, unleashing new secrets and horrors as they fight to coexist with mankind.
(W) John Layman (A) Rob Guillory
TWO GREAT TASTES THAT TASTE REALLY WEIRD TOGETHER! Tony Chu heads to Wisconsin in two all-new original tales by the creative teams of both critically acclaimed titles! A great jumping-on point for readers who've heard how damn good these titles are on their own, and a twisted delight for those already in the know!
(W) Rick Remender (A) Wes Craig
In the throes of a horrible acid trip, Marcus's grip on reality slips, casting him into the depths of his own past. A past filled with blood and ash. What dark secrets is he hiding? And will he have time to face them before one of the killers out for his blood puts a knife in his heart?
(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Rod Reis
Welcome to the 'Chicago Organized Workers League'-the world's first Super-Hero Labor Union! While C.O.W.L. once stood as a beacon of hope against an epidemic of organized crime and an unbeatable 'brotherhood' of Super-Villains, the union now faces its fiercest foe yet-a disillusioned public. In targeting the last of the great villains, C.O.W.L. attempts to prove its value to the world and to each other, while staving off villainy from both outside and inside its offices.
Did someone say something about advance movie screening passes? Drop by the store this Memorial Day weekend and say the magic words, "Seth MacFarlane can watch my sheep anytime", and snag a pass good for 2 for the screening of A Million Ways to Die in the West on Tuesday, May 27 at AMC Pacific Place Cinemas.
This movie is rated R for Raunchy!!!!
MORRTAAAAAAAAALLL KOMMMBAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT!!! den dan den den den dan (insert awesome theme music here)
The gloves come off in the second week of our low rent, video monkey-less CSSG as Morgan, Casey, Will and Anna face off to see who can do the most takes for their 3 min segment! Bloopers galore are in store for you, dear viewer, along with a solemn challenge for the robot heart man himself, Morgan!!
It's a proven fact that cats, much like purple gorillas, help sell comics when featured prominently on the cover and considering our impeccable sales record with such books as "How to teach your cat about gun control," "Binky the space cat," and of course, "Saga," we are proud to present yet another cute cat book, this time from "Adventure Time" designer Seo Kim!
(W/A) Seo Kim
Cat Person is a collection of comics by cartoonist Seo Kim. Begun as a personal challenge to create daily, the comics feature a variety of themes from the silly to the serious. Characterized by a charming drawing style and frequently featuring the cartoonist and her farcical feline Jimmy, these are the best Sunday comics you’ve never seen.
Seo Kim was born in Seoul, Korea, and then immigrated to Toronto, Ontario just a few months later. Kim currently lives in Los Angeles and works as a storyboard artist for the massively successful Cartoon Network show, Adventure Time.
Michael DeForge was born in 1987 and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. He began drawing gig posters in high school order to get into clubs for free. He attended the University of Toronto and dropped out after two years in order to focus more of his mental energy on drawing dogs wearing sunglasses, or whatever. He spent a lot of time dishwashing. After a few years of experimenting with short strips and zines, he finished Lose #1, his first full-length comic, in 2009. It was published by Koyama Press and won in the Best Emerging Talent category at the 2010 Doug Wright Awards. Issue 2 of Lose was released in 2010, and issue 3 is scheduled to debut at the 2011 Toronto Comics Art Festival. His influences include Jack Kirby, Eduardo Munoz Bachs, Mark Newgarden and Hideshi Hino. He currently lives and works in Toronto as a cartoonist, commercial illustrator, and as an effects, props, and character designer for the hit Cartoon Network program Adventure Time.
(He also make some of the most bizarre, unsettling and graphically unique comics to ever sit on the rack of a comic store.)
(W/A) Michael Deforge
A Body Beneath collects issues 2-5 of Michael DeForge’s multi-award winning, anthology Lose. DeForge’s singular vision reveals the menace in the mundane, the humor in the horrific. He has crafted a phantasmagoria of stories that feature a spider-infested pet horse head, post-apocalyptic dogs dealing with existential angst, the romantic undertones of a hired hit, and more.
(W/A) Michael Deforge
The fourth installment of Michael DeForge’s award-winning, one-artist anthology series Lose is another genre-defying mix of visual styles and cartooning. This issue—“The Fashion Issue”—features a post-adolescent punk’s leather-and-spike-laced metamorphosis, a look at the lives and fashions of the exquisite corpses that make up the Canadian Royalty, and a town that is haunted by its past, which happens to look a lot like its present. Along with these longer stories, Lose #4 also features shorter strips and pin-ups including Abbey Loafer whose adventures also grace the pages of Toronto’s Offerings zine. Lose #4 is a comic that blends the banal with the bizarre to create a mélange that is filled with horror and discomfort, humanity and humour.
(W/A) Michael Deforge
Lose #5 is the latest issue in Michael DeForge's one-man anthology series. This issue houses three self-contained stories: “Living Outdoors” tracks two high school students as they explore a zoo and experiment with hallucinogens. “Muskoka” is the story of a cowboy on the road home to see his family. “Recent Hires” follows a young author’s descent into the criminal underworld in order to win the affections of a girl.
(W/A) Michael Deforge
Culled from mini comics, online comics and anthology contributions, Very Casual collects notable short stories from DeForge’s prolific oeuvre. Included are stories about litter gangs, meat-filled snowmen, righteous cops, beagle/human hybrids, and forest-bound drag queens. Very Casual also collects Spotting Deer, which won the Pigskin Peters Award for best non-traditional, non-narrative or avant-garde work at the 2011 Doug Wright Awards.
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