Single Issue Comics Of Note From The Past Two Weeks
Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2012
While we here at The Beguiling do try our best to get some recommendations up with the shipping list every week, sometimes that just doesn't work out. But the last two weeks have had a bunch of new series' of note, and a bunch of cool titles, and since I've got 15 minutes I thought I'd point some out to you. All of the books below are still in stock.
Adventure Time #1 (3rd Ptg) Adventure Time #2
After a fantastic sell-out first issue, a new printing of issue #1 arrives jusssssst in time for the debut of issue #2! I really loved the first issue of this, it perfectly captures (and expands on!) of Penn Ward's tv show, which I'm also super-digging. If you're a fan of the show you've probably already picked this up, but just in case you haven't: it's got my personal recommendation.
Avengers Assemble #1
It's a new, in-continuity Kirby-Lee Avengers series by current Avengers mastermind Brian Bendis, and (for the first arc at least) drawn by Walt Simonson. It's an Avengers series that just happens to use the cast from the upcoming movie. It's exactly the kind of thing you'd love if there weren't like 15 Avengers series at the moment, but this one's probably a cut above. You can also make yourself feel better about buying it by signing this petition demanding economic justice for the Kirby family, with regards to the upcoming movie: http://www.change.org/petitions/marvel-entertainment-give-credit-and-royalties-to-jack-kirby-and-his-family
Avengers X-sanction #4 (of 4)
Speaking of which, this is one of the three series that leads directly into next week's Avengers vs. X-Men crossover/fight. If you like Ed McGuiness this has nice art and doesn't have the problems of most of Jeph Loeb's recent work. I know that seems like a "damning with faint praise" sort of comment, but seriously, this is the best brainless beat'em up book Marvel's putting out, but I want you to know what you're getting into: Cable kicks the ass of every Avenger.
Conan The Barbarian #2 Carnevale Cvr
Released last week! Brian Wood and Becky Cloonan on Conan! We had a fun signing for this one last week, and it's really good, classic Conan stories. Of course most people think that Conan should be drawn by Buscema and noone else, and that's going to make this book a 'problem' for you, but if you can get past your prejudices you'll probably really dig this book... Plus? We've got signed copies of #1 and #2!
Crossed Badlands #1
Garth Ennis returns to Crossed, and according to Alex "this is consistently the best Crossed material" so there you are! If you're curious, we've got free give-away comics!
Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child #1
The third new title in the Vertigo relaunch, Voodoo Child is... actually, I have no idea. We only put this on the rack 15 minutes ago. Here's a write-up of it: "DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD is the story of a half-breed, outcast and heir to the Voodoo Queenship of New Orleans, if she can live long enough to claim her birthright. New Orleans is the most haunted city in America: a town of centuries-old ghosts and newly drowned spirits; where vampires, voodoo spirits and loups-garous make their home. Ruling over this all are the powerful Voodoo Queens, whose influence stretches into politics, business and crime as they maintain a delicate balance between the mortal and supernatural worlds."
Glory #24
I totally dug Ross Campell's first issue on this reinvention of a Rob Liefeld concept. I know this didn't exactly catch on the same way Brandon Graham's Prophet did, but trust me, this is great superhero/adventure comics. Who would have ever thought that Wonder Woman would be one of the best books DC publishes, and this book that started off as a Wonder Woman "Homage" (outright theft) would be one of the best that Image publishes? Strange times, people.
Infinite Vacation #4 (of 5)
The long awaited, long delayed 4th issue (of 5). Still, I know this really made a strong impression on a lot of folks when the first issue came out... I hope you managed to stick around to the end, it still looks pretty solid.
John Carter Gods Of Mars #1 (of 5)
It's yet another John Carter series! But wait, this one is written by Sam Humphries, recently of OUR LOVE IS REAL and SACRIFICE, the hit self-pub'd comics, and drawn by Toronto's own Ramon Perez, who's turned in some of his nicest work on this series. Game on.
Justice League #7
"Fill-in" issue by an artist that is better than Jim Lee in pretty much every way, with all due respect to Jim Lee. Please welcome the gorgeous artistic stylings of Gene Ha to Justice League #7.
Kick-ass 2 #7 (of 7) Supercrooks #1 (of 4)
And the second Kick-Ass series wraps up, just in time for Mark Millar to launch his new ongoing, SUPERCROOKS. Essentially, super villains head to London because all of the superheroes live in America for some reason. For people that love Mark Millar, this is the Mark Millarest series in a while.
Locke & Key Clockworks #1 & #2 Reprise Ed Locke & Key Clockworks #5 (of 6)
The penultimate issue of this series of Locke & Key finally shipped, alongside a reprint of issue #1 and #2 in one handy book.
Orc Stain #7
Despite a healthy order of Orc Stain #7, we sold out pretty quick, a little over a week. We're totally sorry. But we just managed to get in a fuckload more copies this week, still first printings, for all of your beautiful-orc-dick reading pleasure. Hurray! On the new rack.
Peter Panzerfaust #1 Var Cvr 2nd Ptg Peter Panzerfaust #2
One of the recent Image sell-out-hit-spectaculars, issue #2 came out last week, and the second printing of issue #1 just made it to our shelves as well. If you've been curious about this series, we've got you covered.
Prophet #21 2nd Printing Prophet #22 2nd Printing Prophet #23
Easily my favourite of the recent Image comics relaunches, Prophet by Brandon Graham and Simon Roy has been pretty amazing. Having almost nothing at all to do with the Liefeld comic that spawned this series, this is a dense, dirty read, and cover-to-cover the most satisfying monthly comic I read at the moment. We've got second printings of the first two issues in stock right this second, and hey, look at that, issue #23 is out this week!
Ragemoor #1
New mini-series with all new art by Richard Corben. That should be all you need to know.
Rebel Blood #1 (of 4)
Yet another Image debut, this one a zombie book (I know but give it a chance) about rural isolation, and zombie wild animals. I'm gonna give it a shot.
Rocketeer Adventures 2 #1 (of 4)
The first Rocketeer Adventures series, featuring an all-star cast of creators telling stories featuring Dave Stevens' Rocketeer, was a sell-out smash success. IDW took their time and rounded up another all-star list of talent to do 4 more issues, and this one features Marc Gugenheim, Peter David, Stan Sakai, Sandy Plunkett, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Arthur Adams. Seems like a pretty solid book!
Saga #1
Yeah, we've still got copies. 1 per person.
Saucer Country #1
Although this came out last week I haven't had a chance to read it yet, but it's getting great reviews for writer Paul Cornell and artist Ryan Kelly (Local). It's about a handler for a politician that has apparently gone insane, claiming to have been abducted by aliens. It sounds like it could be a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to it.
Smoke And Mirrors #1 (of 5)
New IDW series about street magicians. Looking forward to reading this.
Stephen King Joe Hill Road Rage #1 (of 4) 2nd Ptg Stephen King Joe Hill Road Rage #2 (of 4)
This is a totally strange-for-mainstream-comics mini-series about a bunch of scumbag bikers who murder some people, and then begin to turn on one another. It's very much in the vein of Stephen King's short stories, which honestly makes it pretty weird to read in comics format. King's Stand and Dark Tower adaptations have been solid, but those always felt pretty fantastic. This is a different animal. Worth a look if you're a King (or Joe Hill) fan.
Thief Of Thieves #2
Haven't read this one yet, sorry, but I thought the first issue was pretty decent. I'll give it a go.
Wolverine And X-men #7
Probably my favourite Marvel series at the moment. It's a totally fun, readable X-Men book that you don't really need to know anything about the current X-verse to enjoy. I am counting down the seconds until they completely ruin it somehow, but for now? I can definitely recommend this one.
Wonder Woman #7
Wonder Woman is probably the best book DC is publishing at the moment that isn't Animal Man. WEIRD, EH? Seriously though, great writer, great artist, high-stakes, humans-as-disposable-to-the-Greek-Gods stuff. I expected to enjoy this, I didn't expect to love it. If you haven't given it a shot don't miss out; we've got all 7 issues in stock.
We're very happy to announce that we've finally received our allotment of Nobrow Magazine's fantastic 6th volume. Weighing in at 128 pages with flip covers by Tom Gauld and Gwenola Carrere, and interior contributions by Tom Gauld (The Gigantic Robot), Kevin Huizenga (Ganges), Blanquet (Toys in the Basement), Malachi Ward (Utu), Jon McNaught (Birchfield Close, Pebble Island), Jack Teagle (Jeff: Job Hunter) and Luke Pearson (Hildafolk) amongst many, many others.
Shipping March 21st, 2012
Posted Monday, March 19, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday March 21st, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
CONTEST: The Raid: Redemption Advance Screening Tickets
Posted Friday, March 16, 2012
Alliance Films has been hitting us with crazy contest fodder lately, and we're happy to pass these chances on to you. Want to see TIFF 2011 hit The Raid: Redemption before its wide release? Then enter to win!
You're entering to win 1 of 10 passes good for two people to see THE RAID: REDEMPTION on Thursday March 22nd at 7pm. For a chance to win, send an e-mail with your name, daytime telephone number, and "ROYAL ACADEMY REDEMPTION" in the subject line to beguilingcontests@gmail.com before Tuesday March 20th, 11:39pm EST. 10 winners will be drawn and contacted on Wednesday March 21st. Their first name will be announced on the website.
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4. Employees and family members of The Beguiling are not eligible to win.
5. One entry per household/phone number.
6. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, no cash value, etc.
ABOUT "THE RAID: REDEMPTION"
Iko Uwais stars as RAMA a member of a special team (JAKA by Joe Taslim, BOWO by Tegar Satriya, ARI by Ananda George, WAHYU by Pierre Gruno and BUDI by Verdi Solaiman) arrives at a rundown apartment block with a mission to remove its owner, a notorious drug lord named TAMA played by Ray Sahetapy. The apartment block has never been raided before, never been touched by police. Seen as a no go zone, the building has become a sanctuary to killers, gangs, rapists and thieves seeking accommodation in the one place they know they cannot be touched. Making their move in the break of dawn, they work their way up the building under the cover of silence, steadily controlling the location one floor at a time. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover, TAMA orders a lock down on the building with all lights out and all exits blocked. Now stranded on the 6th floor with all communications cut and with TAMA sending out a call to arms, the special force team must fight their way through every floor and every room not just to complete their mission, but to survive their bloody ordeal.
REVIEW: Madwoman of the Sacred Heart
Posted Thursday, March 15, 2012
Madwoman of the Sacred Heart Writer: Alejandro Jodorowsky Artist: Moebius Publisher: Humanoids
Review by John Anderson
"Insanity, divine madness, is the only way to salvation."
I guess I've been reviewing a lot of Alejandro Jodorowsky’s books lately. There’s a reason for this: Humanoids has been releasing a lot of them, and they're wonderful. The latest is the softcover edition of Madwoman of the Sacred Heart.
Alan Mangel is a successful and popular philosophy professor whose students treat him like a rock star: female students wear purple, his favourite colour, to show how much they admire him. Anyway, things start to go wrong for Alan when his wife divorces him on his birthday. Then one of his female students, Elisabeth, announces that they will have a child together, a second John the Baptist who will lead the world to a new saviour. Although he thinks Elisabeth is mad, Alan lets his animal instincts take over and is drawn into her insanity. Soon Elisabeth is pregnant, and she takes Alan on a quest to find Joseph and Mary - who turn out to be nothing like Alan expects. But by then it's too late to turn back. Alan keeps trying to appeal to reason, but reason becomes less and less useful in this world of prophets and mystical revelations.
Madwoman has some interesting similarities with Jodorowsky's and Moebius's most famous work, The Incal: in both stories the protagonist keeps getting drawn into faith, but his cowardice or skepticism keeps preventing him from taking part fully. This book is much more mundane in setting than Incal: it's set in France, not outer space, after all. But the earthly setting lets Moebius concentrate on the characters. This book shows off Moebius’s fantastic talent for depicting the characters' inner lives. In every panel, Alan looks different - frustrated, angry, joyful, doubtful - rarely have I seen such an incredibly wide and constantly changing range of emotions expressed in comic art.
There are changes in the artwork over the course of the story. The detailed dark reds and purples in the first volume are replaced by a looser, more cartoony style and bright yellows and golds in the second volume, as the characters move to sunny southern France. The leisurely pace of the first two volumes gives way to the hectic, crammed pace of the third, with many small panels crammed into each page, as the story moves to South America and gets weirder and weirder. The end of the last volume draws on Moebius's interest in Native American art and iconography.
In terms of the plot, Madwoman, like Incal, is completely mad. Mad as in constantly surprising the reader with dramatic changes in plot and character. By the end of the story all of the characters have changed utterly, both physically and spiritually. Some readers will like how Alan looks a lot like Jodorowsky himself, and how Alan's journey echoes so many of Jodorowsky's spiritual interests. If you're of a more skeptical bent, you'll like the story for Jodorowsky's constant mad ideas.
Madwoman of the Sacred Heart is what comics should be: unapologetically outrageous and beautiful.
Shipping March 14th, 2012
Posted Monday, March 12, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday March 14th, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
Jean Giraud / Moebius, 1938-2012
Posted Saturday, March 10, 2012
We at The Beguiling were very sorry to hear the news that the artist Jean Giraud, best known under the name "Moebius", passed away this weekend. We have long been fans and supporters of his work here at The Beguiling, and we have long carried as much of his work as we could get his hands on. It is truly unfortunate that there is so little available in English by this talented creator, in either of his artistic identities.
We have taken the opportunity to prominently feature all of Moebius' work on our main table downstairs, and we have dozens of back-issues of Heavy Metal magazine that feature his work on the second floor. Please ask at the main counter if you'd like a recommendation on where to start enjoying his work.
Long-time friend of The Beguiling Becky Cloonan will be in-store this Wednesday, March 14th to celebrate the release of the brand-new CONAN THE BARBARIAN #2, which she illustrated! She will be signing and sketching from 5pm-7pm on the second floor.
The Beguiling will also have a bunch of Becky's original artwork on display and for sale from her past series' including DEMO, DRACULA, AMERICAN VIRGIN, and much more!
ANNOUNCE: KID KOALA SHOW AT TCAF!
Posted Friday, March 09, 2012
Kid Koala brings the Space Cadet Headphone Experience to TCAF!
Toronto Comic Arts Festival Welcomes Internationally Respected DJ and Cartoonist Kid Koala
Space Cadet Headphone Experience
Presented by Wavelength and the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, in association with 918 Bathurst
May 3 @ 9:30pm & May 4 @ 9:30pm
Tickets: $25 advance, $30 at the door
Tickets go on sale Thursday, March 15th
Available at www.beguiling.com – www.soundscapesmusic.com – www.rotate.com - galleryac.com
TORONTO – The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is proud to announce the return of Canadian DJ icon Kid Koala as a featured guest of the Festival. Kid Koala will bring his one-of-a-kind Space Cadet experience to TCAF with shows on May 3rd and 4th at 918 Bathurst. Based on the book of the same name, Space Cadet is a unique, immersive headphone concert that combines sequential narrative and music. The audience sits in inflatable “space pods,” listening to the show through individual headphone systems as Kid Koala brings the Space Cadet’s score to life on a piano and several turntables. The Space Cadet Experience is a co-presentation between Wavelength and the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, in association with 918 Bathurst.
In addition to this unique concert, we invite you to enjoy the Space Cadet Gallery. Prior to the concert, explore the story with Space Plant Sculpture installations, an interactive Music Spaceship Console, a Space Cadet Soundtrack Cassette Jukebox, and original etchboards from the Space Cadet book. You can even decorate your own Gingerbread Space Cookies. The Space Cadet Headphone Experience has extremely limited seating, so we urge eager fans to buy tickets as soon as they become available.
BOOK and SOUNDTRACK
Space Cadet, the book, is a 132-page graphic novel drawn entirely on etchboards. It is accompanied by a “still picture score” of music composed and recorded by Kid Koala. This charming story of an adventurous space cadet and her guardian robot touches on the relationship between technology and isolation, and celebrates the idea of connectivity through family and the cycles that build generations. Space Cadet is on sale now at The Beguiling Books and Art.
Kid Koala will be signing books at TCAF and participating in select programming.
ABOUT
THE TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL: The 2012 Toronto Comic Arts Festival takes place May 5th and 6th, 2012 at the Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. It is two full days of comics-related events, including readings, presentations, panel discussions, gallery shows, and a large exhibition area featuring publishers and comic authors and artists. TCAF 2012 will feature over 250 exhibitors including featured guests Jeff Smith (USA, Bone), Alison Bechdel (USA, Fun Home), Guy Delisle (Canada, Pyongyang), Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon (Brazil, Daytripper), Kate Beaton (Canada, Hark A Vagrant), Bryan Lee O’Malley (Canada, Scott Pilgrim), Michel Rabagliati (Canada, The Song of Roland), and hundreds more. http://torontocomics.com
WAVELENGTH: Wavelength is Toronto’s longest-running and most influential underground music forum, dedicated to presenting genre-smashing concerts and festivals, building innovative bridges within our city’s musical communities and throughout our country’s artistic landscape while challenging artists and audiences to broaden their aural perceptions. “Support art locally. Globalize it vocally.” Learn more at www.wavelengthtoronto.com.
918 BATHURST: 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media & Education is an 8,000+ square foot, not-for-profit arts centre & special events venue located in Toronto’s vibrant Annex neighbourhood. The Centre facilitates, presents and provides a nurturing space for projects, classes, workshops, exhibitions and performances that serve the artistic, creative, intellectual, professional and personal development of individuals and organizations inToronto. Learn more at www.918bathurst.com.
SPONSORS: The Toronto Comic Arts Festival would not be possible without the assistance of our sponsors and partners, including Presenting Sponsor Toronto Public Library and retail sponsor The Beguiling Books & Art.
TCAF would like to recognize the efforts of the following organizations who have helped in the planning and support of TCAF 2012:
Owlkids - http://www.owlkids.com/
The Italian Cultural Institute in Toronto – http://www.iictoronto.esteri.it/IIC_Toronto
The Flemish Literature Fund - http://buitenland.vfl.be/en
NORLA – http://www.norla.no/
The French Consulate in Toronto – http://www.consulfrance-toronto.org/
The Japan Foundation in Toronto – http://jftor.org/
NOW Magazine – http://nowtoronto.com
Midoco - http://www.midoco.ca/
Sponsorship opportunities for TCAF 2012 are still available, please contact us at: contact@torontocomics.com for more info.
PRESS:
To arrange an interview with Kid Koala, please contact Take Aim Media’s Kim Juneja at kim@takeaimmedia.com.
For information on Wavelength, please contact Kevin Parnell at kevin@wavelengthtoronto.com
For information on The Toronto Comic Arts Festival, please contact Christopher Butcher, Festival Director, 416-533-9168 or contact@torontocomics.com.
Contest: THE HUNGER GAMES CANADIAN PREMIERE
Posted Thursday, March 08, 2012
We've got 2 double passes to the CANADIAN PREMIERE of THE HUNGER GAMES on Monday, March 19th at 6:30pm (sharp!), courtesy of the good folks at Alliance Films. This is an early screening so please don't enter if you can't go :)
You're entering to win a pass good for two people to see THE HUNGER GAMES on Monday, March 19th at 6:30pm. For a chance to win, send an e-mail with your name, daytime telephone number, and "LORD OF THE FLIES" in the subject line to beguilingcontests@gmail.com before Wednesday, March 14th at 11:59pm EST. 2 winners will be drawn and contacted on Thursday March 15th. Their first name will be announced on the website.
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1. Subject line MUST contain entrant's name, phone number, and "LORD OF THE FLIES", and must be sent to beguilingcontests@gmail.com.
2. Entries must be made from an e-mail address subscribed to The Beguiling's mailing list. Signup on the front page of http://beguiling.com. (Seriously, we check and we disqualify people not subscribed to the mailing list.)
3. Entries must be received before Wednesday March 14th at 11:59pm.
4. Employees and family members of The Beguiling are not eligible to win.
5. One entry per household/phone number.
6. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited, no cash value, etc.
Shipping March 7th, 2012
Posted Monday, March 05, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday March 7th, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
DEC110506 King City TP 19.99
Well, you can put this one squarely in the column "I never thought this would be republished... ever." Collecting all 12 issues of Brandon Graham's excellent far future sci-fi story, a mix of manga, indy comics, and a lifetime of Heavy Metal comics. It's a great story about doomed romance, a great setting, and I'd recommend this to people who like good comics but aren't too uptight about genre work. Plus: It's 300+ pages for 20 bucks, it's a steal and a half.
JAN121268 Blue HC 14.95
This is a very strange, very compelling comic that I encountered last year after a link from Tom Spurgeon. It's really stayed with me, though with its non-human characters and air of menace I feel awkward saying that "I enjoyed" reading it... though on reflection I guess I did. It's now available in an inexpensive hard cover from Top Shelf, and author Pat Grant is coming to TCAF this year too! Check out the preview at http://www.boltonblue.com/.
DEC111077 Friends With Boys GN 15.99
Speaking of comics that I saw online, Friend Of The Beguiling Faith Erin Hicks (Zombies Calling, Brain Camp) releases her new graphic novel! It's a semi-autobiographical tale, and the story and art are great--fans of Faith's other work as well as recent books like Anya's Ghost will really dig it. Make sure to check it out, and you can check out a preview at http://www.friendswithboys.com/
JAN120327 Fairest #1 2.99 - For Fans of FABLES
The heavily-promoted spin-off of Bill Willingham's Fables is the new Fairest, with art on the first arc by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning that looks lovely. Willingham writes the first arc, followed by a rotating cast of top-tier creators.
JAN120690 Age Of Apocalypse #1 2.99 - For Fans of UNCANNY X-FORCE
Remember that recently well-received arc of Uncanny X-Force that had the team head to the Age of Apocalypse? Well find out what happens next in that alternate continuity.
JAN120501 Hell Yeah #1 2.99
A brand new series from Image Comics, Joe Keatinge, and Andre Szymanowicz. The high concept is that, well, it doesn't really translate. I mean, this is the comment: "Twenty years ago, the first-ever superheroes debuted without warning and forever altered our global culture! Now, the generation born in their wake fight to claim their place in a world evolved beyond them!". I'm not really sure what to do with that, but I like the cover and I love the title, and a high-energy superhero comic about a generational struggle? I'm willing to give it a go.
NOV111116 No Longer Human GN Vol 03 10.95
The finale of TCAF2011 guest Usumaru Furuya's adaptation of one of the bestselling Japanese novels of all time. I've been waiting for this so I could read the whole thing at a go, I'm really looking forward to settling down with this short series.
Also of Note:
DEC118111 Shonen Jump April 2012 4.99 - LAST ISSUE
The very final issue of Shonen Jump. I gotta say, this is a pretty sad day for me. Shonen Jump launched right around when I first started working at the store, and I'm sad to see it go. While I'll probably write up a proper eulogy for it on my blog later this week, I think it's safe to say that this will go down as the last great outreach of comics to children, and the most successful modern example of same.
NOV110682 Sparko GN 14.95
- I don't know much about this one, but it's a new graphic novel from SLG so I'll definitely give it a look.
NOV110038 Compleat Terminal City TP 24.99
- This collects the beautifully illustrated two Terminal City mini-series from Vertigo from days past. Gorgeous art from Michael Lark throughout, a neat retro/future story from Toronto's Dean Motter, a really neat book all around. If you didn't read it the first time around don't miss this.
JAN120927 Supurbia #1 (of 4) 3.99
"Real Housewives" meets "Superhero Team", Amusing high concept, you'll know right away whether or not this is for you.
Here's a great selection of comics I'm reading every month, or when they come out.
JAN121022 Boys TP Vol 10 Butcher Baker Candlestickmaker 19.99 OCT110020 Hellboy TP Vol 12 The Storm &/t Fury 19.99
New trade paperbacks collecting some of our most popular ongoing series.
DEC111081 Complete Crumb TP Vol 01 Early Years Of Bitter Struggle (new) 24.99 DEC111082 Complete Peanuts HC Vol 17 1983-1984 28.99
New/new editions of some popular ongoing reprint projects.
Issue #3 is now in stock! The Aztec/Time Travel/Shoegazer adventure of a lifetime continues apace, and can be yours for only $3.99. Also in stock is the 1-in-25 Jade Edition cover variant by Paul Azaceta. Supplies are limited (especially on the variant) so hurry on down and grab one for yourself.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF DB COOPER #1 - Pullfile Customer Special
Posted Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Secret History of D.B. Cooper #1
Reg. Cover by Brian Churilla
Coming this March from Oni Press is a brand new, full-colour, ongoing adventure series entitled THE SECRET HISTORY OF D.B. COOPER, from writer/artist Brian Churilla. It details exactly what happened to legendary bank robber D.B. Cooper after he jumped from that airplane, and the reality (a vast Cold War conspiracy drenched in horror) of his unique situation. I've read the first issue and it's a neat book, I think people are really gonna dig it.
The Beguiling, in association with Oni Press, are teaming up to create a very special incentive for our pullfile customers on The Secret History of D.B. Cooper #1. Simply add the series to your pullfile before the first issue comes out this month (tentative date: March 14), and we'll upgrade your copy of #1 to the J.H. Williams III variant (1 in 10, an $8.00 value) for no additional cost! We'll also give you your pre-order discount on the first two issues, even though it's past the deadline!
All you need to do is inform one of the staff in store, or Chris via e-mail (chris@beguiling.com) that you want it added to your pull list. Then when the day comes, the copy in your file should be a swanky variant.
Don't have a pullfile? The J.H. Williams cover to D.B. Cooper #1 will be $8.00 on week of release, or you can sign up for a pullfile. Just e-mail chris@beguiling.com for details.
- Chris @ The Beguiling
The Secret History of DB Cooper #1
Variant cover by J.H. Williams III
What People Are Saying about D.B. Cooper #1:
"Wow. I love this book." -Mike Mignola (Hellboy)
"DANG! Killer! This comic is CRAZY COOL, beautiful to look at and a blast to read!" -Michael Allred (Madman, iZOMBIE)
“Few people can pull off the strangeness and monster boogie the way Brian Churilla does with THE SECRET HISTORY OF D. B. COOPER. He takes history and conspiracy and samurai swords and one-eared teddy bears, tosses them in a blender with lots of slime-dripping beasties, and mixes up a story of mental warfare that goes down nice and smooth. Here's a secret that deserves to see the light of day.” -Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Wolverine)
"This is the book Brian Churilla was born to create. Eerie, compelling, energetic, fun … packed with monsters, mystery, mind-tripping and mayhem. I can't wait to delve deeper into the secrets…" -Kurt Busiek (Astro City)
"A dazzling work of sheer lunacy. Everything you want from a conspiracy comic, plus, Monsters!" -Joshua Hale Fialkov (I; Vampire, Echoes)
"The only mystery more confounding than the ultimate fate of D.B. Cooper is why Brian Churilla isn't already the biggest thing in comics. After readers get a look at THE SECRET HISTORY OF D.B. COOPER that will change in a hurry." -Phillip Hester (Wonder Woman, The Darkness)
"Brian Churilla has taken one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century and transformed it into one of the most innovative comics of the 21st. THE SECRET HISTORY OF DB COOPER is absolutely required reading." -Joe Keatinge, (Glory, Hell Yeah)
"I love what [Brian] does, it has so much punch, vitality, and fun in it... The book is loaded with fun stuff: inter-dimensional travel, intrigue, otherworldly monsters, a wicked little teddy bear... you won’t be disappointed!" -J.H. Willaims III (Batwoman)
"A super surreal pulp-infused assassin story topped up with violence and sass." -Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Makeshift Miracle)
Shipping February 29th, 2012
Posted Monday, February 27, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday February 29th, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
Crossed Day Wednesday, March 14th, 2012 Free In-Store Event
The Beguiling is celebrating the industry-wide "Crossed Day" on Wednesday, March 14th, the day that the new biweekly (meaning twice-monthly) ongoing Crossed: Badlands series debuts, written by creator Garth Ennis and drawn by Jacen Burrows. We will have copies of the "Crossed: Get Infected" promo book to give away to anyone who'd like one, and the first 15 people to purchase a copy of Crossed: Badlands will get a Crossed Button and a Crossed Temporary Tattoo. Everyone who buys Crossed: Badlands will be entered for a chance to win 1 Crossed Poster and 1 Crossed: Badlands Retailer Edition Rare Variant. Ballots will be available in store on March 14th, pullfile customers of crossed are automatically entered. Details in store.
About Crossed: CROSSED is easily the most disgusting comic being released into the industry; a monthly blood orgy featuring newer and more disturbing ways for a series of hyper-violent sorta-zombies to sexually/violently 'infect' the uninfected and/or kill them. It's a metaphor for a lot of stuff about humanity and human nature, and it has its fans, but it's still pretty gross. But realistically the industry needs books we think are gross, that have consistent and imaginative creative teams, that fill consumer demand for books that aren't JUST about superheroes. To paraphrase Fantagraphics' Kim Thompson, The Industry needs more of every sort of book to make it function.
That said, we're not really into people acting like these characters in real life: they're the bad guys, and emulating their actions or behaviour doesn't fly in our store, FYI.
There are 3 volumes collecting the previous Crossed mini-series currently in stock on the second floor, on both the "Garth Ennis" and "Zombie" shelves.
Imagine our delight upon finding a secret box in our warehouse full of Kramers Ergot #1, #2 and #3!
These long out of print books are going for wild sums of money on Ebay and Amazon, but we here at The Beguiling are sharing our delight by offering a bundle of all three books for only $20.00! These stone-cold classics feature the stellar work of Justin Howe, David Brook, Sara Varon, Stefan Gruber, Kathleen Lolley, Neil Fitzpatrick, Zack Soto, Luke Quigley, Sammy Harkham, and more.
Come by and pick one up today to see the beginning of one of the most interesting and influential anthologies of the new millennium - certainly something to not be missed.
Fresh off the courier truck, The Beguiling is excited to have new books in from Topatoco.
Gunshow Superbook One collects KC Green's 'tude-filled webcomic from 2008-2009, including strips from The 3 Minis, The Blood Cloud, and Question Hound's Puzzle-torium. All of these laughs are available for only $18.00.
Suitor to the Sodajerk's Confidante collects chapters 10-13 of Andrew Hussie's wildly popular Problem Sleuth mystery series. The fantastic, full-colour book comes complete with author notes on every page - It's like you're never reading alone! For only $20.00, you can be a part of the mayhem.
And, finally, OGLAF is back in-stock! Our last shipment sold-out fast, so hurry on in to get your fix of hilarious fantasy smut.
Now in Stock: New Bernie Mierault! TO GET HER
Posted Sunday, February 26, 2012
Bernie Mireault! Creator of Canadian alt-comix legend THE JAM returns with a brand new, limited edition graphic novel entitled "To Get Her."
Limited to just 810 copies (each one signed and numbered with a little sketch), TO GET HER is a "dystopian romantic comedy" according to the creator, and "a plea for understanding from cartoonists to their civilian mates, at the very least proposing some basic ground rules for more humane relationship breakups." A stand-alone story, it nonetheless references Mireault's work on THE JAM quite a bit, and fans and newcomers alike will find much to enoy.
"To Get Her" is a beautifully printed object too, deep blacks on glossy paper, a lovely cover stock, it even has rounded corners, and 174 pages of comics. All in all, it's a very nice and surprising little package and only $25.
To the best of our knowledge the availability of this book is quite scarce, and we're pleased to be one of the few outlets that M. Mireault contacted to carry it. You can find "To Get Her" on both the first and second floors of The Beguiling.
Now In Stock: New mini's from DeForge, Thorburn, Decie, and more...
We've got a bunch of cool new mini-comics in stock, lucky readers! In addition to Mineshaft #26 and #27 ($9 each) we've also got INCINERATOR by Michael DeForge, BOOZE DUDES & BEARS by Michael C. Hsiung, WHAT A GAS by Nick Thorburn, and the new Retrofit Comics book POCKET FULL OF COFFEE by Joe Decie (all about $5).
Located on the second floor new comics rack, and on the main floor rack by the cash register.
Shipping February 22nd, 2012
Posted Monday, February 20, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday February 22nd, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
Studio Ghibli - Art books in stock, Films on screen!
Posted Friday, February 17, 2012
We're quite happy to report that we've been able to restock all in-print Studio Ghibli artbooks, featuring the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Now in stock we have:
English:
Art of Howl's Moving Castle
Art of Kiki's Delivery Service
Art of Nausicaa: Watercolor Impressions
Art of Ponyo
Art of Porco Rosso
Art of Spirited Away
Art of The Secret World of Arrietty
Kiki's Delivery Service Picture Book
My Neighbor Totoro Picture Book
The Cat Returns Picture Book
Japanese:
Archives of Studio Ghibli 1 - Nausicaa & Laputa
Archives of Studio Ghibli 2 - Totoro & Graveyard of the Fireflies
Archives of Studio Ghibli 3 - Kiki & Only Yesterday
Archives of Studio Ghibli 4 - Porco Rosso & Whisper of the Heart
Art of Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea
Art of Totoro
The Cat Returns Picture Book
TIFF Bell Lightbox shows Studio Ghibli Retrospective
"Often referred to as the Disney of Japan, Studio Ghibli has created some of the most wondrous and groundbreaking animated films in the history of cinema. Discover (or re-discover) such classics as Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro and many others in this fifteen-film retrospective."
This isn't our event, but it sounds amazing and we wanted to make sure you knew all about it! TIFF will be screening almost all of the Studio Ghibli animated films through March and April. We'll certainly be sitting in the audience for many of them, enjoying every moment...!
REMINDER: Matt Forsythe Book Launches and More this Sunday!
Posted Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Creator Matt Forsythe In Toronto! For his new books Jinchalo, Comics Class, and My Name Is Elizabeth! Sunday, February 19th, 2012 @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street, 3pm-4pm and The Central, 603 Markham Street, 6pm-8pm Free To Attend
Matt Forsythe is the Doug Wright Award-winning, Eisner nominated author of Ojingogo, a wonderful wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly Books. Forsythe is also one of the founing editors of the incredibly popular art + inspiration website Drawn: The Illustration Weblog at Drawn.ca, and has done countless illustrations for magazines, websites, and other outlets across the world.
Now Matt is coming to Toronto to celebrate the releases of a trio of excellent new books for all ages and interests!
Little Island @ 3pm: Join Matt as he signs and sketches for young fans and their parents at Little Island Comics from 3pm-4:30pm, in support of his first children's picture book My Name Is Elizabeth. A fun read for parents and grown-ups alike who've always hated getting stuck with a nick-name, My Name Is Elizabeth is a New York Times Notable picture book. UPDATE: We've been informed that Annika Dunklee, the writer of My Name Is Elizabeth will be in attendance at this event, and that Matt will be doing a workshop for the kids in attendance! Show up at 3 sharp!
Little Island will have a variety of original paintings by Forsythe from My Name is Elizabeth on display during this event, a rare opportunity to see some of the beautiful originals he's created, so don't miss out!
The Central @ 6pm: Then in the evening, join us for the launch of Jinchalo, Matt Forsythe's new full-length wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, and for his brand new comic book about teaching comics, Comics Class, from Koyama Press! Forsythe will be on stage at The Central (just next door to The Beguiling), and he has put together a great presentation about his new project(s)! Forsythe will be interviewed on stage about creating comics, teaching kids, travelling and more! Plus a signing session will follow.
It's gonna be a full, awesome day of great comics, graphic novels, and picture books for all ages. Come on out and enjoy!
Shipping February 15th, 2012
Posted Monday, February 13, 2012
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday February 15th, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
What time is it? ADVENTURE TIME!
Posted Friday, February 10, 2012
Adventure Time #1 Comic Book Signing and Party! With Ryan North and Steve Wolfhard!
@ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street Saturday February 11th, 3pm-4:30pm Free to attend!
This Wednesday BOOM Studios released the first issue of the Adventure Time comic book series! It's written by Toronto's own Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics)! And did you know that awesome Toronto comic book maker Steve Wolfhard works on the Adventure Time with Finn + Jake cartoon series? There's a whole lot of Adventure Time going on in Toronto, and we're going to throw a party to celebrate!
Kids and Adults alike are welcomed to Little Island Comics on Saturday, February 11th from 3pm to 4:30pm for our Adventure Time party! You can meet Ryan North and Steve Wolfhard, get your Adventure Time comic books signed, get original drawings, do fun Adventure Time activities and crafts, and so much more! MATHEMATICAL!
Copies of the comic, including all variant covers, will be available at the event!
Reminder: Matt Forsythe in Toronto Next Weekend!
Posted Thursday, February 09, 2012
Matt Forsythe sent along this gorgeous silk-screened poster for his new book, Jinchalo, which he'll be launching in Toronto on February 19th. These posters will be available for sale at the event!
Creator Matt Forsythe In Toronto! For his new books Jinchalo, Comics Class, and My Name Is Elizabeth! Sunday, February 19th, 2012 @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street, 3pm-4pm and The Central, 603 Markham Street, 6pm-8pm Free To Attend
Matt Forsythe is the Doug Wright Award-winning, Eisner nominated author of Ojingogo, a wonderful wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly Books. Forsythe is also one of the founing editors of the incredibly popular art + inspiration website Drawn: The Illustration Weblog at Drawn.ca, and has done countless illustrations for magazines, websites, and other outlets across the world.
Now Matt is coming to Toronto to celebrate the releases of a trio of excellent new books for all ages and interests!
Little Island @ 3pm: Join Matt as he signs and sketches for young fans and their parents at Little Island Comics from 3pm-4:30pm, in support of his first children's picture book My Name Is Elizabeth. A fun read for parents and grown-ups alike who've always hated getting stuck with a nick-name, My Name Is Elizabeth is a New York Times Notable picture book.
Little Island will have a variety of original paintings by Forsythe from My Name is Elizabeth on display during this event, a rare opportunity to see some of the beautiful originals he's created, so don't miss out!
The Central @ 6pm: Then in the evening, join us for the launch of Jinchalo, Matt Forsythe's new full-length wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, and for his brand new comic book about teaching comics, Comics Class, from Koyama Press! Forsythe will be on stage at The Central (just next door to The Beguiling), and he has put together a great presentation about his new project(s)! Forsythe will be interviewed on stage about creating comics, teaching kids, travelling and more! Plus a signing session will follow.
It's gonna be a full, awesome day of great comics, graphic novels, and picture books for all ages. Come on out and enjoy!
THIEF OF THIEVES #1 MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Posted Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Out this week from Image Comics, Robert 'The Walking Dead' Kirkman and Nick 'Morning Glories' Spencer is Thief of Thieves #1, a brand new ongoing series! Image is getting behind this series in a big way, and we've decided to match them on that: If you buy Thief of Thieves #1 from The Beguiling, you can return it and get a full refund until the end of February.
We think that, especially considering how insanely popular The Walking Dead is (and this is by the same guy), this is going to blow up big. You'll have wanted to get in on the ground floor. We're taking away all of the risk of you trying it out and seeing if it's for you.
Rules:
1. Offer valid February 8th to February 29th, 2012.
2. Must be accompanied by a receipt showing that you purchased it from The Beguiling, so please remember to ask for a receipt!
3. Book must be returned in salable condition.
4. One return per person.
Thief of Thieves #1 (MR)
Story by: Robert Kirkman & Nick Spencer Art By: Shawn Martinbrough Price:$2.99
Conrad Paulson lives a secret double life as master thief Redmond. There is nothing he can't steal, nothing he can't have... except for the life he left behind. Now, with a grown son he hardly knows, and an ex-wife he never stopped loving, Conrad must try to piece together what's left of his life, before the FBI finally catch up to him... but it appears they are the least of his worries.
Matt Forsythe in Toronto! Jinchalo! Comics Class! My Name Is Elizabeth!
Posted Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Creator Matt Forsythe In Toronto! For his new books Jinchalo, Comics Class, and My Name Is Elizabeth! Sunday, February 19th, 2012 @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street, 3pm-4pm and The Central, 603 Markham Street, 6pm-8pm Free To Attend
Matt Forsythe is the Doug Wright Award-winning, Eisner nominated author of Ojingogo, a wonderful wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly Books. Forsythe is also one of the founing editors of the incredibly popular art + inspiration website Drawn: The Illustration Weblog at Drawn.ca, and has done countless illustrations for magazines, websites, and other outlets across the world.
Now Matt is coming to Toronto to celebrate the releases of a trio of excellent new books for all ages and interests!
Little Island @ 3pm: Join Matt as he signs and sketches for young fans and their parents at Little Island Comics from 3pm-4:30pm, in support of his first children's picture book My Name Is Elizabeth. A fun read for parents and grown-ups alike who've always hated getting stuck with a nick-name, My Name Is Elizabeth is a New York Times Notable picture book.
Little Island will have a variety of original paintings by Forsythe from My Name is Elizabeth on display during this event, a rare opportunity to see some of the beautiful originals he's created, so don't miss out!
The Central @ 6pm: Then in the evening, join us for the launch of Jinchalo, Matt Forsythe's new full-length wordless graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, and for his brand new comic book about teaching comics, Comics Class, from Koyama Press! Forsythe will be on stage at The Central (just next door to The Beguiling), and he has put together a great presentation about his new project(s)! Forsythe will be interviewed on stage about creating comics, teaching kids, travelling and more! Plus a signing session will follow.
It's gonna be a full, awesome day of great comics, graphic novels, and picture books for all ages. Come on out and enjoy!
The following comics and graphic novels are scheduled to ship The Beguiling Books and Art on Wednesday February 8th, 2012. All Prices listed in U.S. Funds. Variant prices are generally accurate, but in any dispute between web price and in-store price we will defer to in-store price.
DEC110939 Adventure Time #1 3.99 DEC110940 Adventure Time #1 20 Copy Incv 15.00 DEC110941 Adventure Time #1 30 Copy Incv 25.00
We're having an event this week featuring Ryan North and Adventure Time cartoon animator Steve Wolfhard! This Saturday at 3pm! Details at http://thebeguilingat.blogspot.com/2012/01/announcing-adventure-time-party.html.
DEC110047 Conan The Barbarian #1 Carnevale Cvr 3.50 DEC110048 Conan The Barbarian #1 Cloonan Var Cvr 3.50
Becky Cloonan and Brian Wood on Conan! Looks tight as hell. Check it out.
NOV110730 Kevin Keller #1 2.99 NOV110731 Kevin Keller #1 Var Cvr 2.99
NOV110729 Kevin Keller HC Vol 01 19.99
Who would've thought Archie would've beat Marvel and DC in the "Gay character as the headliner in his own book" sweepstakes? Good on Archie.
NOV111115 Gto 14 Days In Shonan GN Vol 01 10.95
One of the most popular seinen manga in Japan and an all-new sequel to the bestselling manga series GTO.
SEP111102 Athos In America HC 24.99
New Jason!
OCT110058 Dotter Of Her Fathers Eyes HC 14.99
New from Mary Talbot and Bryan Talbot. Apparently quite excellent, looking forward to reading it.
NOV110232 Izombie TP Vol 03 Six Feet Under And Rising 14.99
Lotta buzz on this series, hadn't read past the end of the first volume but looking forward to giving it a go.
Back In Stock: Pixel Socks!
Posted Saturday, February 04, 2012
Now available, it's Pixel Socks! Spinning out of our friend R. Stevens's DIESEL SWEETIES online comic strip, the man who gave you such awesome T-Shirts as "Jesus Helps Me Trick People" and "Bacon Is A Vegetable" is back with fun looking socks to keep your feet warm.
Available in both mens and ladies-knee-sock sizes, these are amongst the neatest things we stock. Stretchy, comfortable knitted socks patterned with all kinds of cool designs. We had a couple of trial pairs up for sale a few months back and sold out immediately, so be sure to come buy quick.
All socks are $7.50 a pair, and are available on the second floor.
Review: Following up on the new BEFORE THE INCAL Edition
Posted Thursday, February 02, 2012
Title: Before the Incal Writer: Alexandro Jodorowsky Artist: Zoran Janjetov Publisher: Humanoids
Reviewed by John Anderson
I wrote my first review of this book after reading the recoloured version that Humanoids published a few years ago. Reading this new version, in its original colours and size, is like reading a whole new story, and it made me want to write another review.
The recoloured version used much darker computer colouring, because, Humanoids claimed, a darker colour scheme would appeal to new readers who weren't already familiar with the dark world of the Incal. Comparing the two versions (you can see some images from both versions here), I notice that some shading and even character details were removed or sometimes added in the recoloured version, which make the art look extremely different from how it was originally intended. In general, the recoloured version, with its glossy computer gradations, seems to me like an amateurish attempt to be dark and adult, while the original, with its bright colours, adds a layer of irony to this bleak world. On the surface it looks like a happy and carefree world, but in reality it's incredibly sad, and it's even more sad because it looks so cheerful.
Towards the end of the book, the art gets much more detailed and the colouring correspondingly more complicated. It's nothing like the slickness of Technopriests, the other book Janjetov has done for Jodorowsky, but you can see the beginnings of that style here. This edition includes a short black and white sketchbook section, where Janjetov talks a bit about his artistic process.
The scene where a man, dressed like a colourful clown, burns himself alive while telling jokes live on TV is one of my favourite scenes in the whole book. The horror of the event is undercut by Janjetov’s ludicrous characters and bright colours. In the recoloured version this scene is dark, but in the original, it's heartbreaking. Then to top it off, Deepo (John’s concrete seagull pet) drops an exploding fish on the cops, and onlookers are relieved that a terrorist attack has broken up the monotony of the day. Can it get any darker than this?
Actually it can. John tries his hardest and goes to extremes in his pursuit of the truth, but nothing he can do can have any effect. Maybe Jodorowsky wrote himself into a corner by deciding to have this story lead into The Incal. I assume that he didn't want to upset the continuity of the The Incal, so he had to give this book a less than satisfying ending. Really, it ends in the only way it could end.
This is the only chance you'll have to read Before the Incal in its original size and colouring. If you're curious about John’s life before the events of The Incal, or if you're a fan of Jodorowsky’s mad storytelling style, Before the Incal is for you.
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The Beguiling has several copies of the gorgeous, oversized "Before The Incal" in stock now.
3. Boxing Day Phase 03c: DC Overstock $1
Sale Runs Thursday February 2nd to Tuesday February 7th!
- Single comics are still U.S. Cover Price, so buy lots!
- Only comics in marked bins are available for sale price.
- Back issues in selected boxes are $1 each when you buy 10 or more!*
- Buy 50 or more, and we'll lower the price to 80 cents each!*
* Exempted books include December2011 and January 2012 releases, and all comics with a cover price of $5 or more.
The Beguiling Artstore welcomes Swamp Thing artist MARCO RUDY!
Posted Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Shield #3, page 2-3 spread
The Beguiling Artstore is proud to welcome artist Marco Rudy as its newest represented artist for original comic book artwork. Marco Rudy's original art is now available at http://www.beguiling.com/artproductlist.asp?ID=85.
Rudy has recently arrived in Toronto and his career has been on a dramatic upswing, with mainstream comics gigs on DC's The Shield, Superboy, and Action Comics to his credit. Recently Marco Rudy became the alternate artist on Scott Snyder's well-received reboot of SWAMP THING for the New DC 52. We're quite happy to announce that all of the pages from Marco's first issue, Swamp Thing #4, are currently available for sale in the art store (except one, which has sold).
Marco's second issue, Swamp Thing #6, is released in stores today, February 1st.
Announcing: A Comic Book Club for Kids!
Posted Monday, January 30, 2012
Little Island is looking for kids who love comics to come and talk about books and share ideas. During each meeting of the book club we’ll have activities or events that go with what we read. Plus, kids who join the book club will get 20% off of the purchase of all of our book club titles. Our book club picks will be ideal for readers between the ages of 10 and 13, and if you want you can even bring your parents along for the fun! We’ll meet on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month, at 3pm. Kids can sign up in person at the store, by emailing mail@littleislandcomics.com, or by calling us at 416 901 7489.
February 4th: We’re launching the book club with Tintin! We’ll be looking at The Secret of the Unicorn, Red Rackham’s Treasure, and The Crab with the Golden Claws (these are the ones the movie’s based on), but anyone who wants to talk about any of Tintin’s adventures is welcome to come and share their ideas and opinions.
February 18th: We’ll read the brand-new fantasy adventure Spera, by Josh Tierney with Kyla Vanderklugt, Hwei, Emily Carroll and Olivier Pichard.
Adventure Time #1 Comic Book Signing and Party!
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