FCBD Recap

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Picks & Pulls for the Week of May 10, 2017

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Saturday was Free Comic Book Day

Saturday I got a later start than I had hoped for on my Free Comic Book Day activities, but it was all good.

My first stop was Earthworld Comics (click link for my Facebook Live video)

When I got there the shop was busy and there were lots of customers checking out both the Free Comic Book Day selection and the store’s merch.

C-Mart and Undies of Wondie from the Brotherhood of Evil Geeks podcast were both there and I caught up with the two of them as they were interviewing and talking to customers about which Free Comic Books they selected.

On my way out I stopped and talked with JC Glindmyer, owner of Earthworld Comics, about how the morning had gone so far both with their FCBD activities and their fundraiser for the Darren Carrara Memorial Fund, before heading to my next stop.

Zombie Planet

Ten minutes down Central Ave. was my next stop, Zombie Planet.

Like previous years the line into the shop was out the door as people waited their turn to get in the shop.

Luckily for those waiting, they had cosplayer (Picha Chu, Batman, Doctor Strange, and Harley Quinn) who were entertaining and taking pictures with them as they waited in line

I didn’t get a chance to go inside because I had to get to my next to stop

Comic Depot

I made it up to Saratoga just before noon and when I got to the shop things were in full swing.

Comic Depot #FCBD

I made my way inside and talked to creators that were there at the store.

It was great to get to touch base with Mike Kingston (Headlocked), Ron Marz (Ominous Press), Steve Orlando (Supergirl, Justice League of America), Paul Harding, and Richard Clark.

Comic Depot Talent #FCBD

I wish I could have stayed longer and talked more with everyone including writer Amy Chu, who showed up just as I was heading out the door to my last stop.

Excellent Adventures

Excellent Adventures in Ballston Spa was also busy when I showed up but I still got to talk to owner John Beleski and the creators who were at the shop such as Nikkol Jelenic and Jim Whiting.

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Unfortunately, I didn’t make it to Aqualonia in Troy but I just ran out of time.

All in all, it looked like the day was a good one all around and I hope that the fundraisers for the Darren Carrara Memorial fund were successful.

Only 363 days or so till Free Comic Book Day 2018.

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I have been working on some more posts (when I have the time at home when not spending as much time as I can with my now 8 month old son).

Some posts I am working on and hope to get out or start soon:

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TOP PICK

Bug The Adventures Of Forager #1

Writer: Lee Allred

Art/Cover: Michael Allred

Forager is just one of the Hive before he breaks out of his cocoon and finds himself in a mysterious house in an unknown realm. There he meets all kinds of strange creatures: a ghostly girl, a talking teddy bear and otherworldly weirdos that have literally jumped out of his worst nightmares. But these interdimensional oddballs are nothing compared to the evil General Electric, who is on the hunt for a reality-bending metal that could alter the fabric of life itself. To stay one step ahead of him and preserve the multiverse, Forager must travel through alternate dimensions to seek the metal and, hopefully, catch up with that cagey stuffed bear. If he does it, will he finally be able to distinguish himself as a New God? DC’s Young Animal celebrates Jack Kirby’s centenary with this new six-issue miniseries-and who better to tackle this task than the Eisner Award-winning Allred clan!

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Batman Family titles

All Star Batman #10 – ‘The First Ally’ Part One!

Detective Comics #956 – ‘League Of Shadows’ finale!

Superman Family titles

Action Comics #979 – ‘Revenge” – Part One

New Super Man #11 – ‘THE ZERO ULTIMATUM’ part one!

Supergirl #9 – ‘Escape from the Phantom Zone’ Part One!

Superwoman #10 – ‘Rediscovery’ part one!

Justice League Family titles

Wonder Woman #22 – ‘Godwatch’ part four!

DC Universe Titles

Team Up/Team Titles

Batgirl And The Birds Of Prey #10 – ‘Blackbird’ finale

Gotham Academy Second Semester #9 – ‘The Ballad of Olive Silverlock’ Part One!

Hal Jordan And The Green Lantern Corps #20 – Prism of Time Part Three

Justice League Of America #6 – ‘MYTHIC’ Part Two!

Red Hood And The Outlaws #10 – ‘Who is Artemis?’ Part Two!

Suicide Squad #17 ‘EARTHLINGS ON FIRE’ part two!

Titans #11

Writer: Dan Abnett Art: Brett Booth Cover: Mike McKone

Cover Price: $3.99

‘THE LAZARUS CONTRACT’ part one! When Deathstroke discovers that Wally West’s return holds the key to bringing his son back from the dead, he’ll stop at nothing to do just that! Don’t miss the debut chapter of the epic crossover event that you’ve been waiting for!

Miniseries

IDW / DC Comics

Batman TMNT Adventures #6

Months after the conclusion to their adventure, Batman and the TMNT discover that the hidden threat has not passed, and now Gotham is in danger! A last ditch effort may be the only thing that saves two worlds!

Star Trek Green Lantern Vol 2 #6

The epic conclusion to the blockbuster event of 2017! Will it be a new dawn for the Green Lantern Corps in the Star Trek universe… or will Sinestro and Khan succeed in conquering the new timeline for themselves?

Boom Studios / DC Comics

Planet Of Apes Green Lantern #4

Writer: Robbie Thompson

Art: Barnaby Bagenda

The origin of the Universal Ring revealed! Battle of the Red and Green Lanterns on the Planet of the Apes! As Cornelius’ corruption manipulates the mutants into an army of ring bearers, Hal Jordan and Zira will do all they can to save him before it’s too late.

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Shade The Changing Girl #8 – Shade hits the road!

Hanna-Barbara

Future Quest #12

Scooby Apocalypse #13

TOP PICK

Rocket #1

GET READY FOR A LIFE OF SPACECRIME! It’s a dirty universe out there, even when you’re not regularly mistaken for trash-foraging vermin. And it’s about to get dirtier. He thought his paws were clean, that he was on the up-and-up. But then an old flame swam back into his life, and he was back in the game… the heist game. If you need a safe cracked, a vault busted or a score taken…ask for Rocket. Just don’t call him a raccoon.

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Kingpin #4 – FISK TAKES CONTROL OF THE NARRATIVE

Gwenpool #15 – Part 2 of Gwen’s L.A. adventure

Weapon X #3 – Enter Domino

X-men Blue #3

Zombies Assemble #1 The original manga is adapted into English for the first time!

SECRET EMPIRE TIE-INS

Secret Warriors #1

Star Wars

Star Wars Screaming Citadel #1 (ONE-SHOT)

Rebel pilot and rogue archaeologist wander side by side into the darkest shadows of the galaxy as Luke Skywalker reluctantly teams up with Doctor Aphra! The Doctor makes Luke an offer he can’t afford to pass up?one that leads him to a very rare gathering at the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel. Will Luke find what he’s looking for? Can Aphra be trusted? Or will they both wind up victims of the Citadel’s Queen?

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