COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! ep. #396!

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It's double double vision again this week as your favorite comic monkey duo bring you the double dose of smelly good new episodes of Comics Should Smell good!! First, join Morgan and Casey on a trip through the multiverse of wonders from DC, Image, Fantagraphics and more, then stay tuned for Prof Marvel and Casey as they bring you the second edition of the Marvel Legacy weekly report! Soooo many good comics, soooo little time! So make some time to stop into Zanadu and take a break from the harsh reality that is the outside world!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! - MARVEL LEGACY WEEKLY REPORT #2

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Comics Should Smell Good! - Marvel Legacy Weekly Report #2 The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got eight exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’re doing special Legacy videos for each week to highlight the newest and brightest comics of the Marvel Universe! Join Professor Marvel and Casey for a look inside the House of Ideas and be sure to check out our regular CSSG episode featuring all the other great picks we have for you on this wonderful Wednesday!

MARVEL LEGACY COMICS SHIPPING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH!

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got 8 exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’ve asked our professor of Marvel, Will Harris of Comicsblend to provide his expert analysis on the new titles each week as they roll out over the next few months. Here are the new releases for Wednesday, October 11th!!

All of the books will ship with fancy lenticular covers as well as regular (flat) ones and a plethora of variants. We will have pretty much every cover available, though quantities of some will be less than others. In addition, the Marvel Value Stamps will ONLY be in the regular, non-lenticular covers so for those collecting the stamps, make sure you snag a regular cover.

Finally, don’t forget to watch our special “Comics Should Smell Good: Marvel Legacy” episode for more info on the biggest comic book event of 2017!

ALL-NEW WOLVERINE #25

(W) Tom Taylor (A) Juan Cabal (CA) Kris Anka

ORPHANS OF X Part 1
DAKEN, the enigmatic son of Logan, has been kidnapped and it's up to the ALL-NEW WOLVERINE to find him. But when the trail leads Laura, a genetic clone of the original Wolverine, back to the FACILITY where she was created and tortured, she will find new horrors waiting for her.  Who are the ORPHANS OF X and what do they have in store for the children of Logan? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T+

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #789

(W) Dan Slott (A) Stuart Immonen (CA) Alex Ross

THE FALL OF PARKER Part 1
Down on your luck Peter Parker is back, for good or ill. New York has changed, and so has Peter - but entering a new phase of his Spider-Man life isn't easy; neither are new relationships OR new foes. Peter Parker is not the Spider-Man you remember, but why is he taking his fight to THE DAILY BUGLE? And what happened to PARKER INDUSTRIES?
PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T

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DEFENDERS #6

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) David Marquez (CA) Szymon Kudranski

KINGPINS OF NEW YORK Part 1
The Defenders: Iron Fist, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Daredevil, protectors of the people, are in a desperate struggle to keep New York City safe in the wake of the power vacuum caused by the Kingpin's absence and the all-out street war that results!  So what could make things even worse for our team of harried heroes? Would you believe - Deadpool? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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DESPICABLE DEADPOOL #287

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Scott Koblish (CA) Salva Espin

DEADPOOL KILLS CABLE Part 1
Deadpool's going back to his vile beginnings as a mercenary and wanted killer.  No more being a hero.  No more X-Men.  No more Avengers.  And if he wants to break bad again, what's more despicable than killing your best friend? Cable better get ready because his old friend Wade has him in the crosshairs. PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Parental Advisory

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FALCON #1

(W) Rodney Barnes (A) Joshua Cassara (CA) Jesus Saiz

TAKE FLIGHT Part 1
Sam Wilson - winged warrior, avian Avenger and one-time sentinel of liberty - takes to the skies again, reborn and recommitted as the fighter for freedom, THE FALCON! Engaged in an all-new assignment while training his new partner THE PATRIOT, Sam Wilson soars high and sees all. But Sam's new mission finds him on a collision course with an enemy way out of his weight class-the demonic BLACKHEART! Writer Rodney Barnes (THE BOONDOCKS) joins artist Joshua Cassara (SECRET EMPIRE: UNDERGROUND) to challenge Sam Wilson as never before! From the stratosphere to the streets, the Marvel Universe now has a high-flying hero circling above them ready to strike! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T+

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GWENPOOL #21

(W) Christopher Hastings (A) Irene Strychalsk (CA) Paulina Ganucheau

DOOM SEES YOU Part 1
Since arriving in the Marvel Universe from the real world, Gwenpool has made a name for herself as one of its most exciting heroes.  From teaming up with Spider-Man and the Mighty Thor to tackling villains like M.O.D.O.K. and Arcade, no one can top her combination of demolition and off-the-wall adventure.  But now Gwenpool's looking for the biggest and baddest foes she can think of and she's going right to the top of the list with...DR. DOOM! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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UNCANNY AVENGERS #28

(W) Jim Zub (A) Sean Izaakse (CA) R. B. Silva

STARS AND GARTERS Part 1
Part Avengers and part X-Men.  Two of Earth's mightiest heroes and two of Earth's mightiest friends. And when it comes to super-heroics, Wonder Man and the Beast have seen it, done it, and they got the T-shirt. When the world throws you cosmic conflict, global calamity, death, rebirth and heartache aplenty, it's important to remember where your friends are. Join us for "A Pint or Two," won't you? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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X-MEN BLUE #13

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Jorge Molina (CA) Arthur Adams

MOJO WORLDWIDE Part 2
The X-Men may have bitten off more than they can chew when the Mojoverse continues its bizarre invasion of MANHATTAN! JEAN GREY and her team fight side by side with KITTY PRYDE and her team...but can MOJO be defeated when he's got the X-Men's greatest hits weaponized against them? Or will an unlikely alley come to the rescue? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T+

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AN EVENING WITH G WILLOW WILSON

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Ms Marvel author, G. Willow Wilson will be the guest of Humanities Washington at "An Evening with G. Willow Wilson" on Monday Oct 23rd. Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of the most fascinating people we have had the pleasure of meeting.
https://www.facebook.com/events/108874809850344/

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“Writer and journalist G. Willow Wilson lies at the epicenter of multiple fault lines of American identity. Originally a self-described ‘upper-middle-class American White girl with bland politics and polite beliefs,’ she converted to Islam while in college, worked as a journalist in Mubarak’s Egypt, and now writes the hugely successful comic series Ms. Marvel, featuring a Pakistani-American teenage girl from Jersey City named Kamala Khan. Join Humanities Washington for an event with one of America’s most fascinating writers." The event will be moderated by KUOW’s Jamala Henderson. Ticket link on the event page.

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/11!!

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LUTHER STRODE COMPLETE SERIES HC

(W) Justin Jordan, Tradd Moore (A/CA) Tradd Moore

Luther Strode is an average teenage nerd until he sends away for The Hercules Method, a bodybuilding course that promises to give him the body of his dreams. But the powers he unleashes make him a target for a murder cult as old as mankind, cost him almost everything, and take him across the world in the fight to take back his life. The complete series collected for the first time in one edition. Collects THE STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE #1-6, THE LEGEND OF LUTHER STRODE #1-6, and THE LEGACY OF LUTHER STRODE #1-6.

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/11!!

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COADY & THE CREEPIES TP

(W) Liz Prince (A) Amanda Kirk (CA) Kat Leyh

Sisters Coady, Corey, and Criss are The Creepies, a trio of punk rockers determined to play every gig in Pinmageddon. They're heading out on their first tour since a freak accident left Coady eerily unscathed...and, well, technically dead. It may prove a little difficult to be the greatest band that ever lived when your drummer is a ghost!

Collects the complete limited series.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/11!!

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DEMON BY JACK KIRBY TP

(W) Jack Kirby (A/CA) Jack Kirby, Mike Royer

Jack Kirby's legendary creation, Etrigan the Demon, is back in a new title collecting his entire original 16-issue series. From the streets of Gotham City, demonologist Jason Blood battles occult evil as the Demon, taking on the menaces of Morgaine le Fey, Klarion the Witchboy and his familiar, Teekl, and much more!

RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/11!!

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X-MEN BLUE #13

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Jorge Molina (CA) Arthur Adams

MOJO WORLDWIDE Part 2
The X-Men may have bitten off more than they can chew when the Mojoverse continues its bizarre invasion of MANHATTAN! JEAN GREY and her team fight side by side with KITTY PRYDE and her team...but can MOJO be defeated when he's got the X-Men's greatest hits weaponized against them? Or will an unlikely alley come to the rescue? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T+

RECOMMENDED BY WILL OF COMICSBLEND.COM!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/11!!

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RAGMAN #1

(W) Ray Fawkes (A) Inaki Miranda (CA) Guillem March

After a failed mission to raid a tomb in the Israeli Desert, war veteran Rory Harper is plagued by the death of his partners. As Rory battles his guilt back in Gotham City, he discovers that what was in that tomb has followed him home, and it's about to change his life. But as Rory begins his journey, an evil is invading Gotham City, and it wants what he's discovered. A hero is born in this visionary reimagining of the Ragman mythos by writer Ray Fawkes and artist Inaki Miranda!
RATED T

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #395!

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We're a little later than usual, but still full of fresh new comics as your favorite comic monkeys bring you the best books of the week!! DC continues to dominate the market with METAL and the bizarre crossover of Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy/Betty & Veronica! Riverdale will never be the same after these girls get their hands on Archie, Jughead and who knows who or what else!! In addition, this is the first week of the Marvel Legacy rebirth which Professor Marvel and Casey are covering in our second video, so be sure to catch a double dose of Comics Should Smell Good this week!!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! - MARVEL LEGACY WEEKLY REPORT #1

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got eight exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’re doing special Legacy videos for each week to highlight the newest and brightest comics of the Marvel Universe! Join Professor Marvel and Casey for a look inside the House of Ideas and be sure to check out our regular CSSG episode featuring all the other great picks we have for you on this wonderful Wednesday!

MARVEL LEGACY BOOKS FOR 10/4!

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got 8 exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’ve asked our professor of Marvel, Will Harris of Comicsblend to provide his expert analysis on the new titles each week as they roll out over the next few months. Here are his picks for Wednesday, October 4th!!

IRON FIST #73
(W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) Mike Perkins
Wolverine’s arch-enemy made his debut in the pages of IRON FIST. In “Sabretooth Round Two” why does Danny Rand need Victor Creed to save K’un L’un? Ed Brisson and Mike Perkins reunite the kung fu master and mutant killer.

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X-MEN GOLD #13
(W) Marc Guggenheim (A) Mike Mayhew (CA) Ben Caldwell
“Mojo Worldwide” begins! Sentinels, Brood, Apocalypse – the X-Men’s greatest enemies and dark memories torment the teams as Mojo returns with his biggest production of killer reality shows ever. This marks the first crossover of X-Men Gold and Blue teams against a classic villain. Can Kitty and Jean’s teams save New York and themselves from Mojo’s ratings boosting plot.

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AVENGERS #672
(W) Mark Waid (A) Jesus Saiz (CA) Mike Allred
“Worlds Collide” in the aftermath of GENERATIONS as two teams face off. The clash between the Avengers and Champions is here but will both team survive the High Evolutionary? Mark Waid and Jesus Saiz bring fans the showdown between Marvel’s rookies vs veterans.

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ICEMAN #6
(W) Sina Grace (A) Robert Gill (CA) Michael Ryan
When he wasn’t an X-Man, he was a Champion. Bobby reunites Black Widow, Darkstar, Hercules, Ghost Rider and Angel – the original Champions. Sina Grace and Robert Gill bring fans “Champions Reassembled.”

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JESSICA JONES #13
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) Dan Mora
Jess’s greatest nightmare is back. ALIAS original team Brian Michael Bendis, Michael Gaydos and David Mack reunite for “Return of the Purple Man.”

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SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE #1
(W) Victor Gischler (A) David Baldeon (CA) Ken Lashley
Ghost Rider, Blade, Satanna and Son of Satan together as cold between Heaven and Hell fires up. Victor Gischler and David Baldeon team up Marvel’s supernatural forces to stop Hell.

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ALSO SHIPPING THIS WEEK
Royals #9
Venom #155

All of the books will ship with fancy lenticular covers as well as regular (flat) ones and a plethora of variants. We will have pretty much every cover available, though quantities of some will be less than others. In addition, the Marvel Value Stamps will ONLY be in the regular, non-lenticular covers so for those collecting the stamps, make sure you snag a regular cover.

Finally, don’t forget to watch our special “Comics Should Smell Good: Marvel Legacy” episode for more info on the biggest comic book event of 2017!

We still have plenty of copies of MARVEL LEGACY #1 for all those who missed it last week!

EMERALD CITY COMICON PASSPORT PROGRAM

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ZANADU COMICS IS A PARTICIPATING STORE

Stop by Zanadu Comics to pick up your official ECCC Passport. Visit at least 9 of the 13 participating stores in the Greater Seattle/Tacoma region to get it stamped. Upload a picture of your completed passport to Instagram for a chance to win tickets to Emerald City ComiCon. Discover a new shop or two. Tell your friends.

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Entries for ticket contest must be uploaded to Instagram by Jan 14, 2018. Continue collecting stamps and bring your passport to the event for a special collectible reward.

For more information see http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/Community/Comic-Passport/

NEW INDY COMIC - ALL AGES

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INTREPID GIRLBOT TP VOL 1 UNCONDITIONAL

(W/A) Diana Nock

It's not easy, living in a big empty house, with sterile hallways and room after room of strange artifacts. Beyond the wall of her home are fields and forests and a Robot City, but nothing quite like her. On her endless quest to be a "good girl" and find her place in the world, she leaves chaos and destruction in her wake.

But she means well. Really.

Cover art by Diana Nock

Cover art by Diana Nock

Winner of the 2010 Lulu Award for Best Kid-Friendly Work, this mostly wordless book follows this curious gynoid and a surprisingly resilient raccoon on a series of adventures in a world of flowers, woodland creatures and ROBOTS!!!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/4!!

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ARCHANGEL HC

(W) William Gibson (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer (CA) James Biggie

Science Fiction Superstar William Gibson's first graphic novel! The U.S. political leaders of 2016 abandon the radioactive planet they've destroyed and harness the power of humanity's last hope: The Splitter, a colossal machine designed to manufacture a bright new reality for them to infiltrate and corrupt.

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 10/4!!

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BATMAN: THE DAWNBREAKER

(W) Sam Humphries (A) Ethan Van Sciver (CA) Jason Fabok

As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues!

RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!