Ed’s Early EvaluationsHappy Halloween Friends! I hope you got lots of candy and read some scary stories! So if you haven’t noticed I’ve started playing fast and loose with the “rules” I first set out. Not every book gets an official score, sometimes I’ll do a title from every publisher, sometimes I’ll skip stuff, I might critique or just summarize the plots. Also be on the lookout for the new previews list on the front counter, lots of cool new books coming out soon, so make sure you put…
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Ed’s Early Evaluations Hello again, only a few first issues this week and they’re all fun reads! Since there were so few firsts I went ahead and reviewed two Marvel books, I hope I’m forgiven. In other news, you all raised over $4600 at “Treasure Your Chest” last weekend! We can’t thank you enough for making this another successful fundraiser! In other news, I am returning to work at Fantasium, and look forward to seeing you all again real soon. Remember to read responsibly –Ed “Count Crowley Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter” Darkhorse: A…
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Ed’s Early Evaluations Welcome back friends! I hope you all had a wonderful week. Me? I had a blast on my trip, so many of my favorite bands, and nothing beats reconnecting with old friends and making new concert friends as well! But, that’s not important, what is important is this weeks books are great! Oh yeah, one more thing, make sure to swing by this Saturday Oct 19th for our annual “Treasure Your Chest” Breast Cancer fundraiser! See you around the shop–Ed “Cult Classic: Creature Feature” Vault: Were you a fan of…
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Ed’s Early Evaluations #10 Welcome back friends! We’ve got a smaller collection of new titles this week, but don’t worry I’m sure there’s something here for everyone. From capes and tights to gritty re-imaginings and corporatized future shopping cities. I’d wax poetic a little longer but I’ve got a flight to catch in three hours and I haven’t even packed! Until next time. See you around the shop — Ed “Cobra kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues” IDW: Like a sweep to the leg this book comes in with…
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Ed’s Early Evaluations #9 Welcome back friends! There are so many new books this week! Honestly, I couldn’t get to each one, so here’s a smattering of stories. We got one book from each publisher, we’ve got horror, deconstructions, murder mysteries and spy thrillers. Enjoy mes amis! “Black Terror” Dynamite: It’s a unique take on what motivates a superhero into action. Is it for the love of friends, family or countrymen? Do they act out of self-interest? Why do they go into retirement only to re-emerge, trying in vain…
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Ed’s Early Evaluations #7 Hello all, Ed Goodwill reporting in from Area 51, doing my best to liberate some fine alien comic books! I haven’t found any yet, but I wont rest until I do, unless…no, it can’t be, do aliens not read comic books? Advanced civilization my butt. Well even if I don’t find any extra-terrestrial tales for your bemusement, maybe I can get these Xenomorphs to try some of this week’s best books. Happy reading friends. “Flash Forward” DC: Following Wally West after the events of “Heroes…
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