20 May, 2013

DC DONE RIGHT: What to love about the New 52

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Midtown Bloggerinos! Raph here, I raved about the House of Ideas last time, and I think it’s only fair to share the love with DC Comics. We’re just about a year and a half into the complete relaunch of the DC Universe, and there’s been a lot of changes and upheaval; these are some of the brighter spots!

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Midtown Comics  celebrates  Free Comic Book Day, on Saturday, May 4th, by offering free new comics including every title from every publisher participating in this event.  Some of the hottest titles from Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse and Image Comics will be available with no purchase required, in-store and online while supplies last.  Over two million comic books for readers of all ages will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the excitement of comic books! Check out all the details for what we think is the best day of the year! Please note: some titles will be in very limited quantities and are not expected to last all day, and we recommend that you arrive or order online early. Titles will be posted online at approximately 11:00AM EST on Saturday, May 04th.

What’s special only at Midtown:  This year we are thrilled to present our very own versions of the Free Comic Book Day book INFINITY from Marvel Comics, SUPERMAN: THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON from DC Comics and the HARBINGER WARS SPECIAL from Valiant Entertainment! All three feature the Midtown Comics logo and are ONLY available through Midtown Comics! INFINITY features an all-new story by the creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Jim Cheung, witness the opening shots of the war that will kick off Marvel’s biggest event story of the summer! Plus, relive Thanos’ first solo story which has never been reprinted till now! SUPERMAN: THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON contains a preview of Scott Snyder and Jim Lees  upcoming series Superman Unchained. In addition, this title reprints the first chapter of the comic book series by director Richard Donner and Geoff Johns and drawn by Andy Kubert, which features General Zod and the villains of the Phantom Zone. The HARBINGER WARS SPECIAL spotlights the blistering conflict between Bloodshot and Harbinger that will crack the Valiant Universe in half and reveal the true cost of power. Plus – find out how X-O Manowar, Archer & Armstrong and Shadowman fit in! Harbinger Wars Special is written by Joshua D. M. Dysart, art by Clayton Henry, cover by Clayton Crain.
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Free Comic Book Day signings at Midtown Comics Downtown
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Fan favorites, Jim Lee and Scott Snyder will be at Midtown Comics Downtown for Free Comic Book Day signing Superman: The Last Son of Krypton from 7:00pm-9:00pm. This will be a very popular event, and we recommend early arrival.

 

 

 

 

 

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The creators of the hit Archaia graphic novel, Cow Boy Nate Cosby and Chris Eliopoulos, will be signing the Free Comic Book Day Archaia sampler featuring an all new Cow Boy story at Midtown Comics Downtown on Free Comic Book Day 1:00pm-2:00pm!

Archie writer Alex Simmons and artist Jamal Peppers (Sonic/Mega Man) will be signing this year’s Archie FCBD books, the World of Archie Digest and Sonic/Mega Man flipbook from 3:00-4:00PM!

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Midtown Bloggerinos! Raph here, with the final part of our coverage of the return of Valiant comics: an in-person chat with Executive Editor Warren Simons and Assistant Editor Joshua Johns! Read on as we get the scoop on Valiant’s successful launch straight from the source!

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25 Mar, 2013

VALIANT RISING: REVIEWS PART 2!

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Bloggerinos! Raph here, with another round of reviews for the relaunch of the Valiant Universe. This time, we’re going to look at Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot and Shadowman! Valiant has been doing an amazing job relaunching these core titles, and I want to highlight these wonderful books. Check out my thoughts after the break.

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13 Mar, 2013

Irish Superheroes

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Saint Patrick’s Day is an excellent time to reflect on some of the most famous—and not so famous—superheroes of Irish descent! We hope you enjoy the following list that includes of some of the greatest comic book heroes of all time.

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Have you heard the exciting news that takes place in Batwoman #17? Let’s head to Midtown Comics Times Square for the full report!