And this last image is from a long thought "lost" Star Trek episode. Can you tell who the guest star is? !!!
As always please feel free to send YOUR scans to sholmes202@gmail.com for inclusion in the gallery!That's 30!
Mitch
Sunday, January 30, 2011
End Of January Gallery!
As you all know by now who bit the cosmic big one in the last issue of FF, I thought I would pay homage to the fallen hero by putting up some scans of my favorite Fantastic Four comics from my own collection. Will the fallen one be back one day? Marvel says no, but you can never tell!
As always please feel free to send YOUR scans to sholmes202@gmail.com for inclusion in the gallery!
As always please feel free to send YOUR scans to sholmes202@gmail.com for inclusion in the gallery!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Mirrodin Besieged Pre-Release & Release!
MIRRODIN BESIEGED TOURNAMENTS
Pre-Release Tournament
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding our Pre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieged at 1:00pm. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.
Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
Release Tournament
Inevitably the Pre-Release is followed by the Mirrodin Besieged Release Tournament! This will take place next week - Friday, February 4th at 4pm. It will be a draft format and have an entry fee of $15 per person. As always there will be tons of prizes, promos and other goodies to grab so make sure you come by. On this day we'll also be able to sell you packs, boxes, intro decks and fat packs for the new set. We will also have buy-a-box promos on hand.
Level Up Program & Gaming Mailing List
This week we are also debuting our Level Up program which gives Magic players the opportunity to earn points based on how often they play, what they purchase, etc. More info on this will be given in-store and you can find out more about it in the coming week online via our new Gaming Mailing List. To join just send us an e-mail at comicbookjones@gmail.com stating just that! In the weeks to come it will contain any information on gaming events at the store as well as any related news.
$1.00 BACK ISSUE SALE RETURNS!
That's right folks! Stop in this Sunday, January 30th for a look at a new set of long boxes featuring tons of back issues all for just $1.00 a piece. We will leave them out until Friday afternoon so make sure you stop in and go through them for some sweet deals!
Pre-Release Tournament
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding our Pre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieged at 1:00pm. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.
Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
Release Tournament
Inevitably the Pre-Release is followed by the Mirrodin Besieged Release Tournament! This will take place next week - Friday, February 4th at 4pm. It will be a draft format and have an entry fee of $15 per person. As always there will be tons of prizes, promos and other goodies to grab so make sure you come by. On this day we'll also be able to sell you packs, boxes, intro decks and fat packs for the new set. We will also have buy-a-box promos on hand.
Level Up Program & Gaming Mailing List
This week we are also debuting our Level Up program which gives Magic players the opportunity to earn points based on how often they play, what they purchase, etc. More info on this will be given in-store and you can find out more about it in the coming week online via our new Gaming Mailing List. To join just send us an e-mail at comicbookjones@gmail.com stating just that! In the weeks to come it will contain any information on gaming events at the store as well as any related news.
$1.00 BACK ISSUE SALE RETURNS!
That's right folks! Stop in this Sunday, January 30th for a look at a new set of long boxes featuring tons of back issues all for just $1.00 a piece. We will leave them out until Friday afternoon so make sure you stop in and go through them for some sweet deals!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The Day I Flew With Superman
It was in the summer of 1966 that I flew with Superman.It was an experience that I will never forget.
Like millions of 10 year old kids at the time I planted myself in front of the television every day at 3 PM to watch The Adventures Of Superman on channel 11, towel firmly tied around my neck and dream of being The Man of Steel . Or at least flying with George Reeves who was still very much alive in the imagination of one particular 10 year old boy.
I was vaguely aware that I myself was NOT Superman, but I was determined to FLY with him one day!
To tell the truth I was never much like Superman as a kid (or for that matter as an adult!). I was actually more like another fictional character…Charlie Brown. At least when it came to flying kites. Like Charlie, my kites ALWAYS ended up finding a vicious kite eating tree. This was no small feat since I lived in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn where there were not many trees period, much less the kite eating variety! I can’t begin to tell you how many times I had VOWED never to touch a kite again only to be drawn in by the thought that maybe THIS time I might actually get the thing into the air.
It was on a particularly clear Saturday in late August. I was already all too well aware that school would be starting in a couple of weeks. There was already the barest hint of the coming fall because while it was still very warm, it was also becoming more and more breezy.
Hmmm….heat and wind. Could the fates be aligning for me?
Saturday was ALSO my allowance day. I am pretty sure that kids today do not have this traditional stipend given to them by their parents. At least MY kid never had an allowance. I just signed the back of my paycheck and handed it to her every week. It was a great time saver. But I digress. MY liquid cash amounted to $2.00 a week plus whatever I could wheedle out of my parents during the course of the week. Usually about another sawbuck as I recall. In any event, with two crisp one dollar bills burning a hole in my pocket I crossed the street at 102nd Street and Flatlands Avenue and went into Izzy’s Candy Store.
Of course my first stop was always the comic book rack. As I plucked the latest copies of Superman and Batman, my eye was drawn to an item that Izzy had placed on top of the spinning rack. My eyes grew wide and I did a double take, shook my head but it was still there. It was Superman himself!
Well it was a Superman KITE anyway.
There on a background of white plastic (most kites were still made of paper in those days) was emblazoned the image of The Man of Tomorrow in flight. AND it was not just any image. Not some hack artist who never actually drew a comic. It was a CURT SWAN drawing of Superman.
In all the annals of kitedom, THIS was the Mona Lisa of Kites! If Michelangelo had put a kite inside the dome if the Sistine Chapel this would be it!!! A masterpiece.
I knew it had to be mine!
With sweat beading on my upper lip, a quiver of adrenaline coursing through my veins, I pointed to the kite and asked Izzy what it cost.
.99¢…with another .15¢ for string that made $1.14. Quickly I brought all my third grade math to bear , channeled my inner Mr. Spock, and subtracted my comics and a couple of candy bars from my two bucks and …and….I still had $1.25!!! BINGO!
Presently I was back in my house, ripping up old bed sheets for a tail and assembling my prize…
Cross the sticks…tie the joints with extra string for strength…now…carefully…CAREFULLY attach the skin…the skin with SUPERMAN on it…run a string across the cross stick and gently make the bow…THERE!
I held it up for inspection. Never had I constructed a more perfect kite! I was sure the boys at NASA, if they saw this would immediately put me on the Apollo design team. If they only knew the aerodynamic skill that was…me.
But no time for such mundane endeavors as the Space Program. There was a kite to fly. Superman must take to the air. And I must fly with him! (from the ground anyway.)
Without hesitation I bolted from my front door, to be joined in mid stride by my Robin, my Sancho, my Regis Philbin…none other than my (also 10 year old) cousin, and the toughest kid on the block…Cindy.
Running side by side she asked…”where we goin’?”
I held up the kite as an answer and she let out a sigh…
“Not again.”
But I could sense that no $%#@#$ kite eating tree would DARE chomp on Superman. Even kite Superman should be invulnerable to K.E.T.s!
Without another word we dashed into the alley that separated East 102nd and East 103rd Streets. That alley was the Sanctum Santorum for the kids in my neighborhood.
Photo supplied by SKHS (Superman Kite Historical Society)
Our eyes locked and with absolute trust I handed the kite to my faithful companion and she held fast as I began to run down the alley…letting out several yards of string…waiting for just the right amount of lead and then…
“LET HER GO!”
And then a remarkable thing happened.
The kite actually went UP. And when I say up, I mean UP! The wind caught it just right and very soon the 100 ft of string was all played out! Cindy dashed off for more string and pretty soon we had used all of THAT up too!
Superman was flying! And I was right there with him. Presently I tied the string off to a nearby fence and we watched the Man of Steel soar some 300ft over Canarsie.
I never felt so safe.
As morning passed into afternoon, the kite flew in lazy circles taunting the kite eating trees. I could swear I could hear them grumbling in frustration. Soon other kids joined in to watch The Last Son Of Krypton fly under my control.
There was Mark who was a Spiderman fan and didn’t count.
There was Eddie and his faithful pooch Hasbro. (Eddie loved toys).
There was Steven who would claw his way to middle management in later life.
There was girly, kootie filled Margaret who even then liked boys A LOT! (It was kinda creepy to a 10 year old let me tell you but some years later when Margaret had magically gotten LESS creepy I took her off to “fly kites” all by ourselves!)
And finally there was Henry…Henry my nemesis. My Luthor! Henry who always seemed to be there when my kites crashed…always with a taunt on his lips. His “HA!” was a killer. Now his humiliation was complete! (well almost. Some years later he would lose a fortune when the 8 Track tape market collapsed.)
The whole GANG was there. We were all having so much fun, except Henry who was even then plotting his next move in our never ending battle…that ummm actually ended five years later when I administered a knuckle sandwich after catching him “flying kites” with Margaret. (that girl LOVED kites!)
But all good things come to an end and all days come to an end. As the sun began to set I was left with a problem.
What to do with Superman?!
He was WAY up there! It would take me hours to gather up all that string and pull him down. PLUS he’s likely crash into a roof , or WORSE, a kite eating tree on the way down. I looked over to Cindy and she must have read my mind because my faithful sidekick had run off and returned with a pair of scissors. Our eyes met in perfect communication. Superman should fly free. A silence gathered over the gang and with a quiet reverence they witnessed as Cindy handed me the scissors.
A single tear trickled down her cheek and she nodded to me.
I cut the string.
We watched as Superman flew off…further and further until we lost sight of him.
I’ve always been glad we did that because as far as I know, Superman is still up there over the skies of Canarsie.
That’s 30!
Mitch
Monday, January 24, 2011
OFF WITH THE TOP OF MY HEAD!!
WHAT UP WORLD!!
This week I got the chance to check out two new Stephen Lindsay books before they hit the shelves!! Buck #1 and Warriors of the Dharuk #1
BUCK #1 (OF 4)
This book is Stephen's epic "Sci-Fi Channel movie" story. It takes place in Pititchuu, Washington. The story is based around The Sheriff, his daughter Hanna, The Deputy; Mike and his scientist wife Diana and the waitress at the local diner Carla McMerchant.
A giant deer has suddenly shown up in the north woods and has already killed a full grown black bear. The story centralizes around the characters thus far building relationships and giving a typical "Sci-Fi Channel" love story within a terrible situation. The artwork is very basic and nothing to really write home about. It may actually turn some people off at first glance but once you actually read the story and see that it's meant to be simplistic and very basic for a black and white book with blood red being the only color, you'll actually appreciate it and kinda dig it.
Stephen does a pretty good job of making a go at his first over the top sci-fi story. This first issue reads really fast and leaves you wanting more. At first I thought it was just a one shot and I was really pissed because when you get to the last page, you feel cheated because nothing really happened, then I realized that it is in fact a four issue mini and that this was just the tip of the iceburg.
As I said, at first glance Danny Kelly's artwork may throw people off and they might just dislike the book because of how simple the art is but once you actually read this first issue, you just may find yourself coming back for seconds, thirds and fourths.
4 out of 5
WARRIORS OF THE DHARUK #1
I really liked the idea of this comic long before I actually read it because it involved Stephen's son Ayden being the real mastermind behind the project. Any creator who actually takes the time to pick their kid's brain and use their ideas for a story is a-ok in my book, I mean look at Axe Cop and how cool that comic is.
That being said, this first issue is a homerun. It starts off with a young warrior being attacked and saved by an armadillo. I don't want to spoil the fun of actually reading the issue but I highly suggest picking this book up when it finally hits shelves. Not only is it a solid story that leaves you wanting more but if the book does well Stephen is going to get Ayden an I-Pod touch (which I think he already got him for Christmas..) or something sweet for doing such a good job.
Fans of Stephen Lindsay's will love this book and fans of Mice Templar and Mouseguard will enjoy this book just as well. So do yourself a favor and check this ish out!
4 out of 5!!
This week I got the chance to check out two new Stephen Lindsay books before they hit the shelves!! Buck #1 and Warriors of the Dharuk #1
BUCK #1 (OF 4)
This book is Stephen's epic "Sci-Fi Channel movie" story. It takes place in Pititchuu, Washington. The story is based around The Sheriff, his daughter Hanna, The Deputy; Mike and his scientist wife Diana and the waitress at the local diner Carla McMerchant.
A giant deer has suddenly shown up in the north woods and has already killed a full grown black bear. The story centralizes around the characters thus far building relationships and giving a typical "Sci-Fi Channel" love story within a terrible situation. The artwork is very basic and nothing to really write home about. It may actually turn some people off at first glance but once you actually read the story and see that it's meant to be simplistic and very basic for a black and white book with blood red being the only color, you'll actually appreciate it and kinda dig it.
Stephen does a pretty good job of making a go at his first over the top sci-fi story. This first issue reads really fast and leaves you wanting more. At first I thought it was just a one shot and I was really pissed because when you get to the last page, you feel cheated because nothing really happened, then I realized that it is in fact a four issue mini and that this was just the tip of the iceburg.
As I said, at first glance Danny Kelly's artwork may throw people off and they might just dislike the book because of how simple the art is but once you actually read this first issue, you just may find yourself coming back for seconds, thirds and fourths.
4 out of 5
WARRIORS OF THE DHARUK #1
I really liked the idea of this comic long before I actually read it because it involved Stephen's son Ayden being the real mastermind behind the project. Any creator who actually takes the time to pick their kid's brain and use their ideas for a story is a-ok in my book, I mean look at Axe Cop and how cool that comic is.
That being said, this first issue is a homerun. It starts off with a young warrior being attacked and saved by an armadillo. I don't want to spoil the fun of actually reading the issue but I highly suggest picking this book up when it finally hits shelves. Not only is it a solid story that leaves you wanting more but if the book does well Stephen is going to get Ayden an I-Pod touch (which I think he already got him for Christmas..) or something sweet for doing such a good job.
Fans of Stephen Lindsay's will love this book and fans of Mice Templar and Mouseguard will enjoy this book just as well. So do yourself a favor and check this ish out!
4 out of 5!!
Sunday, January 23, 2011
This Week's Gallery - The Ever Lovin' Marvel Tales!!!
This week I am posting up some of my very favorite comics from my collection! Issues #1-4 of the 25 cent Marvel Tales! These were repring books that started back in 1964, only THREE YEARS after the debut of the Fantastic Four ushered in The Marvel Age Of Comics. Many of the stories in these early issues had never been reprinted before! I STILL pull these books out from time to time just to read them again! I hope you get as big a kick out of the covers as I do.
As always you can send scans of books from YOUR collection to sholmes202@gmail.com and I will be happy to include them in future galleries!
That's 30!
Mitch
Friday, January 21, 2011
TONIGHT! FRIDAY, JANUARY 21ST!
DON KNOTTS & BARRY WHITE
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
This N That!
We haven’t done a This N’ That lately so here goes! 
Dark Knight Rises will hit Theaters in the Summer of 2012! 
X-Men First Class is due to hit theaters on June 3rd, 2011!
Speaking of Marvel Superhero Movies, Thor is slated for a May 6th, 2011 opening!
Two nice pieces of casting news relating to the next Batman Film entitled “The Dark Knight Rises!
Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs) will be playing Selina Kyle and Tom Hardy (Inception/Band Of Brothers) has been cast as Bane!
Does the appearance of Selina necessarily mean that Catwoman will also be in the movie? Stay tuned!
Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs) will be playing Selina Kyle and Tom Hardy (Inception/Band Of Brothers) has been cast as Bane!
Does the appearance of Selina necessarily mean that Catwoman will also be in the movie? Stay tuned!
Dark Knight Rises will hit Theaters in the Summer of 2012!
As anyone who has not been vacationing in another universe knows, BIG things are happening in Fantastic Four. Well #587 hits the stands this week in a BLACK POLYBAG and the Logo here might just give you a clue that things are going to be very different for the first family of comics. You MIGHT want to pick up an extra copy of this one. I know *I* will!
How about THESE cool shots from X-Men First Class?
How about THESE cool shots from X-Men First Class?
Michael Fassbender is Magneto, Rose Byrne is Dr. Moira MacTaggert, January Jones is Emma Frost, Jason Flemyng is Azazel, Nicholas Hoult is Beast, Lucas Till is Havok, Zoe Kravitz is Angel Salvadore, Jennifer Lawrence is Mystique, James McAvoy is Professor X.
X-Men First Class is due to hit theaters on June 3rd, 2011!
Speaking of Marvel Superhero Movies, Thor is slated for a May 6th, 2011 opening!
AND it’s just going to be a HUGE summer for Merry Marvel Marching Society alumni as Captain America The First Avenger is set to release in JULY of 2011!!!
Soooo we have a major Marvel Movie release in May, June and July! Tail Gate Party much???!!!
Oh, and just so to round things out DC has a Superhero Movie of their own releasing on June 17, 2011…GREEN LANTERN!!!! Ryan Reynolds will star as the titular character and Mark Strong as his arch enemy Sinestro!
Oh, and just so to round things out DC has a Superhero Movie of their own releasing on June 17, 2011…GREEN LANTERN!!!! Ryan Reynolds will star as the titular character and Mark Strong as his arch enemy Sinestro!
Well that sure IS a lot of THIS and even more of THAT!
That’s 30!
Mitch
That’s 30!
Mitch
Monday, January 17, 2011
TALES FROM THE BACK ISSUE BIN....
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring back to you...
TALES FROM THE BACK ISSUE BIN!
What's happening Ladies and Gents, I'm your host Gore Jones and I'm proud to announce that I'll be bringing back this fine blog every week live from Comic Book Jones..well at least I'm writing it at the store right after I read the back issue that I'm speaking about. This first edition of Tales from.. comes from the M section of the back issue bin. The first book in that section is none other than..
THE MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA ONE SHOT
Back in 2003, Top Cow/Image Comics and Harris Comics brought together two of their occult heroines in a one shot that in my honest opinion really wasn't worth any shot.
The two are both chasing a a long thought dead menace of France known as "Le Demon Boucher De Bourgogne", The demon butcher of burgundy. A demon who was thought to be unkillable until he was burned at the stake and dismembered. His bones were spread throughout The Catacombs underneath Paris, only one rib was put in a secret Vatican vault underneath Vatican City in Rome.
Vampirella and Magdalena are in pursuit of this "Demon Butcher" as his victims continue to show up throughout the city, devoid of flesh and mutilated. Evidence points them both to the underground Catacombs, where after a brief battle between themselves they quickly dispatch the Demon.
It's a very short and to the point issue with no real value as far as story is concerned. The artwork is really good, thanks to Joe Benitez (current artist and creator of Lady Mechanika). Aside from the artwork, like I said this issue really isn't that good and really shouldn't have happened as far as I'm concerned. It's really very lack luster and does nothing for either character aside from an attempt to basically steal $2.99 from us simple comic fans.
Do yourself a favor though and check out the current series of both woman, respectively titled "Vampirella" and "Magdalena" if you want to read some quality stories about these awesome female characters.
On a scale of 1-10 in the awesome factor, this back issue gets a
2 out of 10 AWESOMES! only because Joe Benitez does some great splash pages and good gore scenes.
TALES FROM THE BACK ISSUE BIN!
What's happening Ladies and Gents, I'm your host Gore Jones and I'm proud to announce that I'll be bringing back this fine blog every week live from Comic Book Jones..well at least I'm writing it at the store right after I read the back issue that I'm speaking about. This first edition of Tales from.. comes from the M section of the back issue bin. The first book in that section is none other than..
THE MAGDALENA/VAMPIRELLA ONE SHOT
Back in 2003, Top Cow/Image Comics and Harris Comics brought together two of their occult heroines in a one shot that in my honest opinion really wasn't worth any shot.
The two are both chasing a a long thought dead menace of France known as "Le Demon Boucher De Bourgogne", The demon butcher of burgundy. A demon who was thought to be unkillable until he was burned at the stake and dismembered. His bones were spread throughout The Catacombs underneath Paris, only one rib was put in a secret Vatican vault underneath Vatican City in Rome.
Vampirella and Magdalena are in pursuit of this "Demon Butcher" as his victims continue to show up throughout the city, devoid of flesh and mutilated. Evidence points them both to the underground Catacombs, where after a brief battle between themselves they quickly dispatch the Demon.
It's a very short and to the point issue with no real value as far as story is concerned. The artwork is really good, thanks to Joe Benitez (current artist and creator of Lady Mechanika). Aside from the artwork, like I said this issue really isn't that good and really shouldn't have happened as far as I'm concerned. It's really very lack luster and does nothing for either character aside from an attempt to basically steal $2.99 from us simple comic fans.
Do yourself a favor though and check out the current series of both woman, respectively titled "Vampirella" and "Magdalena" if you want to read some quality stories about these awesome female characters.
On a scale of 1-10 in the awesome factor, this back issue gets a
2 out of 10 AWESOMES! only because Joe Benitez does some great splash pages and good gore scenes.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Archive For Mid Jjanuary
Some nice slabbed Tomb Of Draculas from my collection and a couple of early Silver Age Superman as well! I get a big kick out of posting my books for all of you to look at! Don't forget you can send YOUR scans to sholmes@gmail.com for this Archive posting!
That's 30!
Mitch
Friday, January 14, 2011
NEWS THIS WEEK - JANUARY 19TH
Retirement Ceremony on Friday and new $5 coupon to be unveiled!
Another great week of comics is ahead of us! DC continues their
wave of sleek white covers and this week you can expect the latest installments of Batman, Brightest Day, Green Lantern Corps, Supergirl and many others. Marvel isn't holding back either with the new issues of ASM, Avengers Academy (so underrated, please read if you haven't!), Wolverine, X-Factor, X-Men Legacy and Invincible Iron Man #500 on the way! That's just a small taste of the quality all around this week.
Anyway, a quick recap of this week and then on to bigger and better things. Our first Tuesday delivery went smoothly. All the books, toys and everything else in between were out on the shelves and pull lists were packed and ready to go when we opened the doors on Wednesday morning (even with the snow!). Not too shabby. This week we also had our first tailgate party of the year for Green Hornet. Some pizza, beer, soda, and a 30% off everything sale complimented the event. A pretty good week if I do say so myself.
This week we'll finally be unveiling our new $5 coupon for this year and retiring some old favorite at the Don Knotts and Barry White Retirement Ceremony here at the store. We'll be raising their banners to the rafters. The festivities will be held on Friday, January 21st kick starting at 9pm. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
This week we are also starting a huge $1.00 back issue sale! Tons of our back issues will be priced at just $1.00! We have tons of long boxes to get rid of so make sure you come by and check out our stock. It all starts this Sunday, read more about it below.
And don't forget, to close out the month we will be celebrating the release of the newest Magic the Gathering set, Mirrodin Besieged with a Pre-Release Tournament on Saturday, January 29th! We have tons of prizes and promos to give out so make sure you come down. For all the rules and additional information keep reading below.
Also, a couple of things you may have missed. Any special orders from Previews (the catalog we order from that comes out every month) are always 10% off. A new edition comes out at the end of every month and there's a ton of stuff to choose from so take a look if you haven't. Also, we have the ability to order any statues and other collectibles from Sideshow Collectibles so if you see something you like, make sure you ask us about it!
As always, if you have any questions on anything feel free to call us at the store (718-448-1234) or e-mail us at comicbookjones@gmail.com.
OUR TOP 5 PICKS FOR THIS WEEK:
DON KNOTTS & BARRY WHITE
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
$1.00 BACK ISSUE BLOWOUT SALE!
For the next couple of weeks starting this Sunday, January 16th we'll be giving you the opportunity to purchase many of our back issues for just $1 a piece. We have a bunch of overstock that we just want to get rid of so here's how it's going to work. In the front of the store we'll be setting up a table with a bunch of long boxes, everything in those boxes will cost just $1.00 per comic! This is a great chance to check out some stuff for cheap or fill some holes in your collection! We'll be rotating the boxes every few days so check back for new stuff often!
RETURN OF THE RAFFLE!
The raffle is returning this week after a bit of inactivity. Starting
from now until Wednesday, January 26th we will be selling raffle tickets for $1 a piece for a chance to win the JLA Trophy Room Superman Cape & Belt Prop Replica! This bad boy is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity and retails for a price of $294.99. With tickets at only $1, you can take this home for next to nothing. The raffle is effective immediately and you can purchase as many tickets as you like!
MIRRODIN BESIEGED PRE-RELEASE TOURNAMENT
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding our
Pre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieged. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.
Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
PICTURE BOOKS ANONYMOUS
FEBRUARY'S TITLE - JIMMY CORRIGAN
Come and join our graphic novel club - Picture Books Anonymous! We meet once a month (one book per month) and
our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 7th at 7:00pm. Our next book is Jimmy Corrigan by Chris Ware. Come down and join in on some great conversation. We have a great group and are always looking for more people to ignite lively discussion. This is a fantastic way to get into comics you wouldn't normally read and we cover a huge range from obscure to popular titles.
The book chosen for each month will be discounted for book club attendees (25% off) and we will also offer a blanket special discount for all book club members - buy any three trades, hardcovers and/or graphic novels and get the fourth one free. If you are interested in being involved in the book club, send an e-mail to comicbookjones@gmail.com with your name and information or just pop in!
Another great week of comics is ahead of us! DC continues their
wave of sleek white covers and this week you can expect the latest installments of Batman, Brightest Day, Green Lantern Corps, Supergirl and many others. Marvel isn't holding back either with the new issues of ASM, Avengers Academy (so underrated, please read if you haven't!), Wolverine, X-Factor, X-Men Legacy and Invincible Iron Man #500 on the way! That's just a small taste of the quality all around this week.Anyway, a quick recap of this week and then on to bigger and better things. Our first Tuesday delivery went smoothly. All the books, toys and everything else in between were out on the shelves and pull lists were packed and ready to go when we opened the doors on Wednesday morning (even with the snow!). Not too shabby. This week we also had our first tailgate party of the year for Green Hornet. Some pizza, beer, soda, and a 30% off everything sale complimented the event. A pretty good week if I do say so myself.
This week we'll finally be unveiling our new $5 coupon for this year and retiring some old favorite at the Don Knotts and Barry White Retirement Ceremony here at the store. We'll be raising their banners to the rafters. The festivities will be held on Friday, January 21st kick starting at 9pm. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
This week we are also starting a huge $1.00 back issue sale! Tons of our back issues will be priced at just $1.00! We have tons of long boxes to get rid of so make sure you come by and check out our stock. It all starts this Sunday, read more about it below.
And don't forget, to close out the month we will be celebrating the release of the newest Magic the Gathering set, Mirrodin Besieged with a Pre-Release Tournament on Saturday, January 29th! We have tons of prizes and promos to give out so make sure you come down. For all the rules and additional information keep reading below.
Also, a couple of things you may have missed. Any special orders from Previews (the catalog we order from that comes out every month) are always 10% off. A new edition comes out at the end of every month and there's a ton of stuff to choose from so take a look if you haven't. Also, we have the ability to order any statues and other collectibles from Sideshow Collectibles so if you see something you like, make sure you ask us about it!
As always, if you have any questions on anything feel free to call us at the store (718-448-1234) or e-mail us at comicbookjones@gmail.com.
OUR TOP 5 PICKS FOR THIS WEEK:
DON KNOTTS & BARRY WHITE
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. Refreshments will be served, we'll have a special giveaway to attendees and who knows, we may even do a special sale. Join us for this momentous occasion!
$1.00 BACK ISSUE BLOWOUT SALE!
For the next couple of weeks starting this Sunday, January 16th we'll be giving you the opportunity to purchase many of our back issues for just $1 a piece. We have a bunch of overstock that we just want to get rid of so here's how it's going to work. In the front of the store we'll be setting up a table with a bunch of long boxes, everything in those boxes will cost just $1.00 per comic! This is a great chance to check out some stuff for cheap or fill some holes in your collection! We'll be rotating the boxes every few days so check back for new stuff often!
RETURN OF THE RAFFLE!
The raffle is returning this week after a bit of inactivity. Starting
from now until Wednesday, January 26th we will be selling raffle tickets for $1 a piece for a chance to win the JLA Trophy Room Superman Cape & Belt Prop Replica! This bad boy is numbered, comes with a certificate of authenticity and retails for a price of $294.99. With tickets at only $1, you can take this home for next to nothing. The raffle is effective immediately and you can purchase as many tickets as you like!MIRRODIN BESIEGED PRE-RELEASE TOURNAMENT
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding our
Pre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieged. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
PICTURE BOOKS ANONYMOUS
FEBRUARY'S TITLE - JIMMY CORRIGAN
Come and join our graphic novel club - Picture Books Anonymous! We meet once a month (one book per month) and
our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 7th at 7:00pm. Our next book is Jimmy Corrigan by Chris Ware. Come down and join in on some great conversation. We have a great group and are always looking for more people to ignite lively discussion. This is a fantastic way to get into comics you wouldn't normally read and we cover a huge range from obscure to popular titles.The book chosen for each month will be discounted for book club attendees (25% off) and we will also offer a blanket special discount for all book club members - buy any three trades, hardcovers and/or graphic novels and get the fourth one free. If you are interested in being involved in the book club, send an e-mail to comicbookjones@gmail.com with your name and information or just pop in!
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Here Comes The DC Rollback!
For those of you who do not already know, DC has rolled the price of their standard comic back to $2.99. This is a full buck off the competition! Can Marvel be far behind? DC is marking the occasion with these great white background covers so they are EASY to spot on the store shelves.
The new price point makes this a perfect time for non DC readers to give the granddaddy of comic companies a try. You may be surprised to find that, right now, DC offerings are superior in almost every way to Marvel. Art, stories, cross-over events, you name it.
Even the price point.
DC is POUNDING Marvel these days.
Oh and before all those Marvelites start chomping at the bit I want to point out that I myself am a Marvel collector from WAY back and still read a bunch of marvel titles. I suspect that if I missed an issue of Spidey or Cap I might spontaneously combust!
But this is not to criticize Marvel. It is to celebrate DC! There has never been a better time to read DC comics. From Brightest Day to Superman’s “walkabout”, to Batman Incorporated, to Wonder Woman’s new look and direction, the company is BRIMMING with new ideas and concepts. The art has never been better and the writing throughout the line is just first rate.
And speaking of writing, DC also boasts comic’s very best writer in Geoff Johns who has successfully rebooted both Green Lantern and The Flash.
DC has even reinstituted the LETTERS PAGE!!!
So at $2.99 a book, what are you waiting for?
Give the best line of comics on the stands a try!
( And yes, I still love Marvel too! )
That’s 30!
Mitch
Monday, January 10, 2011
Events in the coming weeks!
Green Hornet Tailgate Party this week & big announcement involving our weekly shipments!
January is looking to be an awesome month already. We've got
some great books, statues, figures and other wonderful things coming at you this week as per usual but we've also got some big announcements!
First off, we are extremely delighted to inform you that starting this week we'll be getting our shipment of books in on Tuesday afternoon (for sale on Wednesday) instead of Wednesday morning. What does this mean for you? Well, when we open at 10:00am every new release will be on the shelves and ready for you to pick up. No more waiting to put everything out! Also, all the pull lists will be done and ready to be picked up as soon as we open. Happy days are here again!
This week also marks the return of our movie tailgate parties. We'll be having the first one of the year for Green Hornet this Thursday, January 13th. Awesome! Don't forget to grab your midnight movie ticket and come down for some free refreshments and special sales, read more about it below.
We've also announced the date for our Don Knotts and Barry White Retirement Ceremony where we'll be raising their banners to the rafters and unveiling our new $5 coupon for the year. The festivities will be held on Friday, January 21st kick starting at 9pm. Again, keep reading below for more information!
Finally, at the end of the month we will be celebrating the release of the newest Magic the Gathering set, Mirrodin Beseiged with a Pre-Release Tournament on Saturday, January 29th! We have tons of prizes and promos to give out so make sure you come down. For all the rules and additional information keep reading this here newsletter.
If you have any questions feel free to call us at the store (718-448-1234) or e-mail us at comicbookjones@gmail.com.
GREEN HORNET TAILGATE PARTY
It's our first tailgate party of the new year! Join us on Thursday, January 13th as we celebrate the release of Green Hornet in theaters. Grab your ticket to the midnight showing and come down to the store starting at 9pm for some free refreshments and nice sale where everything in the store is between 10% - 70% off. Wow! We'll also be running specials on all Green Hornet comics (and there's a lot of them) so be sure not to miss it.
DON KNOTTS & BARRY WHITE
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. The date for this is still in the works but it will be within the next couple of weeks so sit tight and keep your eyes open for updates!
MIRRODIN BESEIGED PRE-RELEASE TOURNAMENT
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding ourPre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieiged. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.
Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
January is looking to be an awesome month already. We've got
some great books, statues, figures and other wonderful things coming at you this week as per usual but we've also got some big announcements!First off, we are extremely delighted to inform you that starting this week we'll be getting our shipment of books in on Tuesday afternoon (for sale on Wednesday) instead of Wednesday morning. What does this mean for you? Well, when we open at 10:00am every new release will be on the shelves and ready for you to pick up. No more waiting to put everything out! Also, all the pull lists will be done and ready to be picked up as soon as we open. Happy days are here again!
This week also marks the return of our movie tailgate parties. We'll be having the first one of the year for Green Hornet this Thursday, January 13th. Awesome! Don't forget to grab your midnight movie ticket and come down for some free refreshments and special sales, read more about it below.
We've also announced the date for our Don Knotts and Barry White Retirement Ceremony where we'll be raising their banners to the rafters and unveiling our new $5 coupon for the year. The festivities will be held on Friday, January 21st kick starting at 9pm. Again, keep reading below for more information!
Finally, at the end of the month we will be celebrating the release of the newest Magic the Gathering set, Mirrodin Beseiged with a Pre-Release Tournament on Saturday, January 29th! We have tons of prizes and promos to give out so make sure you come down. For all the rules and additional information keep reading this here newsletter.
If you have any questions feel free to call us at the store (718-448-1234) or e-mail us at comicbookjones@gmail.com.
GREEN HORNET TAILGATE PARTY
It's our first tailgate party of the new year! Join us on Thursday, January 13th as we celebrate the release of Green Hornet in theaters. Grab your ticket to the midnight showing and come down to the store starting at 9pm for some free refreshments and nice sale where everything in the store is between 10% - 70% off. Wow! We'll also be running specials on all Green Hornet comics (and there's a lot of them) so be sure not to miss it.
DON KNOTTS & BARRY WHITE
RETIREMENT CEREMONY
(AND THE NEW $5 UNVEILING!)
Those of you who have been with us for awhile know that every year we change the person who adorns our $5 coupons that we give out. Well, for the first time ever we will be having a special ceremony on Friday, January 21st to commemorate their service to Comic Book Jones by retiring our old friends Don Knotts and Barry White. As you see in many sports arenas, we'll be raising a banner to the rafters for each of them, retiring them from service forever. We will also be unveiling the celebrity to grace our brand new $5 bills for 2011. Attendees will have the honor of being the first to get our new $5 bills. The date for this is still in the works but it will be within the next couple of weeks so sit tight and keep your eyes open for updates!
MIRRODIN BESEIGED PRE-RELEASE TOURNAMENT
Alright boys and girls, Magic players far and wide, the new set is almost upon us. On Saturday, January 29th we'll be holding our
Pre-release Tournament for the upcoming set, Mirrodin Besieiged. Entry for this sealed style event will be $25. All entrants will receive 3 Scars of Mirrodin booster packs and then choose between the two warring factions of Mirran and Phyrexia. Based on your choice you will receive a specific card promo, card box and three additional booster packs. The two different packs will only contain cards associated with the chosen faction.Prizes will include boosters, faction packs, and promos. Also, the first 10 players to enter will receive a special promo poster. In addition we will be debuting our level up program for all Magic players. Definitely not an event to be missed!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Archive Of the Week!
This week I thought I would throw in a mix of things from my collection!
First we have a nice and saucy copy of Archie #45!
Here we have my pre slabbed copy of Superman #109
And finally my copies of DC The New Frontier 1-3. All in 9.8! Interestingly there are very few CGC slabbed copies of this ground breaking series. I am having problems finding 4-6! I may have to get my own copies done!
Well that's it for this week. As always I invite you to send YOUR scans to me at sholmes202@gmail,com and I will include them in future galleries! Until next time...
First we have a nice and saucy copy of Archie #45!
Here we have my pre slabbed copy of Superman #109
And finally my copies of DC The New Frontier 1-3. All in 9.8! Interestingly there are very few CGC slabbed copies of this ground breaking series. I am having problems finding 4-6! I may have to get my own copies done!
Well that's it for this week. As always I invite you to send YOUR scans to me at sholmes202@gmail,com and I will include them in future galleries! Until next time...
That's 30!
Mitch
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