Phil’s Reviews — Stuff I Bought #178

Posted on September 5, 2010 by Phil

Hellboy — The Storm #3 (of 3) — Writer: Mike Mignola;  Art: Duncan Fregrado Baltimore: The Plague Ships #2 (of 5) — Writers: Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden;  Art: Ben Steinbeck These two books are connected because they’re both from the Mignola studio, and both reflect the very high quality of all of its output. Hellboy, of course, is their franchise character, and this issue offers perfect examples of his stubborn, cranky morality: he’s going to do what his gut tells him is right, and if you give him any crap you’re gonna get punched. Add the accomplished horror art … Continue reading →

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It Came From the Back Room #4

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Phil

Standard recap: I’m slowly going through AABC’s one-million-plus back-issue room, restocking the boxes on the sales floor and pulling stuff to sell as discount/overstock/special items. I’m going through the alphabet backwards (don’t ask), and at my speed (especially with the school year now in full gear), this amounts to a two-year project. I’ve currently finished the letter “N” and started on the indy “M” books. Here are some of the titles I’ve been encountering: The Nam First published in 1986, The ‘Nam was that rarest of birds: a realistic, well-written war comic. Writer Doug Murray and editor Larry Hama were … Continue reading →

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50% off LABOR DAY SALE!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Marsha

4 Hour LABOR DAY SALE! Monday, September 6th  10 AM – 2 PM 50% off Back Issue Comics from the main display floor!  This includes the blue boxes and the Silver and Bronze Age Section!  All other areas, including walls, glass cases and boxes on the counters are 25% off!  4 hours only, this Monday, Labor Day, 10 AM – 2 PM! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Buzz it up share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend Continue reading →

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DEAL OF THE WEEK – 9/1/10

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Marsha

Okay, folks we are changing things up. This week we are having two unannounced special BACK ISSUE SALES.  Tomorrow, Wed. 9/1/10 get any back issue, from the boxes on the display floor (the main display of blue boxes and the Silver and Bronze section) for 50% off! This DEAL OF THE WEEK is only good from 12pm to 3pm, Wed. and only if you mention the DEAL OF THE WEEK!  Not valid on the comics on the walls, in the glass cases or in the boxes on the display cases and tables. Can’t make it Wed. between noon and 3pm? … Continue reading →

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Fresh Eyes on Old Books #4 by Dan!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Dan

The emmy goes to… Top Chef!  And no one really cares.  Dan talks about old comics… and everyone cares! Batman #126 from 1959. Immediately I want to point out that Hawaii wasn’t a state when this came out, and they have a whole section discussing all 49 states, which is AWESOME.  Also, Robin uses the bat-plane to blast exhaust into a bad guys face just to disable him.  All this happens before Batman and Robin fight the giant Kodiak Bear.  Add in some “native eskimo tongue” and you’ll slowly start to realize how awesome this all is.  And that’s just … Continue reading →

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