NEWS & EVENTS FOR WEEK OF 7/14/10

SHADOWLAND IS UNDERWAY, MTG RELEASE & PRE-RELEASE THIS WEEK!

WOW, Shadowland kicked off this past week (along with a ton of other great titles) and I'm happy to report that it will continue with Daredevil #508 being released this week, summer comic fun for all! If you still haven't picked up issue #1 and/or you haven't been following the recent Daredevil story arc, do yourself a favor and start picking it up. Scarlet #1 was another great title that I highly recommend to anybody who is a fan of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, it's a fantastic original story and I can't wait for the next issue.

Anyway, a great big thank you to Dark Horse Comics for sending us a whole bunch of signed lithographs and posters in honor of us winning the "Best Comic Shop in NYC" contest they hosted on Facebook. There's some really cool stuff here so make sure you come and pick one up. They are completely free and it's on a first come first serve basis.

For all you Magic the Gathering fans don't forget that our 2011 Core Set Pre-Release Party is tomorrow, Saturday, July 10th and the Release Party will be held on Friday, July 16th. For more information on this and other stuff happening at the store, keep reading!



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MTG 2011 CORE SET PRE-RELEASE & RELEASE



It's time again for a new set of Magic the Gathering to be released! Starting in mid-July, players will be able to try their hands at the new MTG 2011 Core Set and take part in some great events at Comic Book Jones to commemorate it's release.

First off is the 2011 Core Set Pre-Release Party which will start at Noon on Saturday, July 10th and feature a draft style tournament. Entry is $15 and this gets you 3 packs of the new set before it hits shelves the following week. We will have special pre-release only promos, giveaways, and door prizes, including the card pictured to the right so make sure you come down to check it out!

The very next week we have the official 2011 Core Set Release Party starting at 4:00pm on Friday, July 16th which includes a sealed tournament. The cost is $30 and each player will receive 6 packs. As with the pre-release there will be special day only promos and giveaways and door prizes. On this day we will have plenty of booster packs, fat packs, intro packs and booster boxes for sale so make sure you come down to take advantage of all the new set has to offer. As with our out MTG booster boxes, prices are locked in at $120 per box.

Both tournaments are swiss style and have a cap of 15 players. Players will be awarded a spot to play on a first come first serve basis, so get here early if you have to!

MONSTER MUSH SIGNING W/JOHN RUIZ



On Saturday, July 21st we will be welcoming back artist John Ruiz and his daughter, colorist Danielle Ruiz, for a signing in honor of the newest issue of Monster Mush! After a bit of a hiatus he's back to offer another installment of the fan favorite all ages title! We will have plenty copies of the newest issue on hand so come down, get your books signed and be sure to grab some sketches while you're at it!

BAND OF INNOCENCE SIGNING
W/LOU MANNA & ROBERT AGNELLO



On Wednesday, July 28th we are very pleased to welcome artist Lou Manna and writer Robert Agenllo to the store to promote their new graphic novel, Band of Innocence. Lou Manna has worked in the comic industry for years illustrating books such as Legion of Superheroes, Young All-Stars, Infinity Inc, and the Phantom as well as a handful of other great titles. This will be Robert Agnello's first graphic novel and we'd love nothing more than to give them both a very warm reception at the store. So come down to the store, check out a new book, get it signed and be sure to pick up some sketches as well. They will be here signing from 6pm - 9pm. More info to come!