[New post] Doctor Who – The Caves of Androzani

dailypop posted: "The Caves of Androzani Story 135 Written by Robert Holmes, directed by Graham Harper Transmitted: 8–16 March 1984 "You have the mouth of a prattling jackanapes, but your eyes tell a different story." Doctor Who had been running for 21 years in 19" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The Daily P.O.P. Doctor Who – The Caves of Androzani by dailypop The Caves of Androzani Story 135 Written by Robert Holmes, directed by Graham Harper Transmitted: 8–16 March 1984 "You have the mouth of a prattling jackanapes, but your eyes tell a different story." Doctor Who had been running for 21 years in 1984. The program had been many things; comedic, historical, dramatic and strange... but rarely was it as dramatic and action-oriented as it was in The Caves of Androzani. The story is something of a worst case scenario. Each week, viewers had traditionally seen the Doctor and his companion(s) arrive in a situation, get captured, escape, and foil the villain. In this story the setting is far more violent and the villains outside the ability of the Doctor's powers to stop them. This is not a tale about alien invasion or mad scientists. This is a story about corrupt business and government involved in a never-ending drug war. Seldom had Doctor Who attempted to tell such an important story, translating current events through its unique lens of science fiction. But this story used a script by one of the all time great authors of Doctor Who, Robert Holmes (Spearhead from Space, Carnival of Monsters, The Time Warrior, The Ark in Space, Pyramids of Mars, The Brain of Morbius Talons of Weng Chiang, etc) in perhaps his best form. It was also directed by Graeme Harper, a young somewhat newcomer to the role who would go on to direct some of the most striking Who stories ever (even into the new program when he returned for Rise of the Cybermen/The Age of Steel, Doomsday, 42 and more. Peter Davison had signed on for three years as the Doctor when he was asked to take on the part by John Nathan-Turner. During the program's 20th series, Davison's second, he became increasingly frustrated and decided to stick to this plan. He later regretted this decision as his final year was a vast improvement (and it shows in his performance that he was far happier with the material as well), but we will never know what a fourth year of Davison as the Doctor would be like. Yet, if you are going to go out... there are few swan songs better than Caves of Androzani. Looking for some sand for an off-screen repair job, the Doctor lands on desolate Androzani Minor. When Peri points out that they are surrounded by sand, the Doctor points out that he requires specific sand for his glass blowing, a technique that he learned in a monastery long ago. All of this dialog is lost on screen, but contained in the script which develops the interplay of the Doctor and Peri, something that will become more important as the plot unfolds. The Doctor is famous for walking blindly into dangerous situations, bit here Peri vocally asks herself it is wise to just wander into some dank caves on an alien world. Soon, Peri has become infected with a fungus unknown to the Doctor and they have become embroiled in a private war between troops from Androzani Major and some mercenary gun-runners supplying arms to  the rebel Sharaz Jek.  Mis-identified s criminals, the Doctor and Peri are executed by firing squad. The powerful Trau Morgus watches the events unfold from Androzani Major, where he brokers deals with the government to prolong the war indefinitely. Unfortunately, the President of the local government has decided to bow to the public's need for spectrox, a unique miracle drug that can more than double one's life form, a material found only on Androzani Minor which is under control of Sharaz Jak and his army of androids. While it appears that they are dead, Peri and the Doctor were actually replaced by android replicas at the last minute and abducted by Jak. They find that their savior is somewhat mad and driven by a vengeful blood food with Trau Morgus that goes back many years when Morgus left Jak for dead in a mud flow. It becomes clear early on that the Doctor is stuck in a dire complicated situation that he must extricate himself from before he and/or Peri are killed. Then he discover that the fungal infection is terminal. The odds have seldom been so against the Doctor and rather than vanquish evil, he must instead dig deep if he hopes to survive this time. Using his wits, the Doctor escapes captivity only to become captured by Stotz and headed back to Androzani Major to meet his employer, Trau Morgus. Yes, Morgus is playing both sides of the war on drugs and profiting quite well. Somewhat madly, the Doctor breaks his restraints, gains control of the ship and crashes it back on Androzani Minor. Dodging bullets fired by the mercenaries and explosion of scalding mud shooting from the center of the planet, he desperately attempts to find a cure to spetrox toxemia... this in turn leads to a quest into the bowels on the planet to draw milk from the giant vampire bats. Not an easy day for the Doctor. I am puzzled if there is a single story in which he must undertake a more demanding quest that challenges him to the limit of his abilities. Peter Davison in The Caves of Androzani Target mock-up of The Caves of Androzani (click to visit the artist's Etsy shop) The performances of the guest cast are phenomenal from John Normington as the conniving Morgus (who strangely delivers monologues directly to the audience) to Maurice Roëves as the gun-runner Stotz. However the real star here is ex-ballet dancer turned actor Christopher Gable as Sharaz Jek. There is a fine line between going over the top and delivering a solid performance as a villain in Doctor Who and Gable hit the mark dead center. Largely covered head-to-toe in leather, his Phantom of the Opera-like Jek creepily fondles Peri every chance he gets and exchanges barbs with the Doctor that indicate his intelligence and scarred psyche. He is one of the absolute best and most tragic of Who villains. The Doctor confronts the villainous Sharaz Jek Peri is terrorized by Sharaz Jek While Holmes' script and Harper's direction are stunning and it cannot be argued that this is Davison's strongest performance as the Doctor, it is difficult to talk about this story without bring up the ending. Previous regeneration stories (Tenth Planet, The War Games, Planet of the Spiders and Logopolis) approached the notion of one era ending and another beginning in their own way. Harper, however, had his own vision. Late at night, the director later recalled, he had been listening to the Beatles's A Day in the Life and was inspired by the ending of the song in which a symphonic cacophony builds to a veritable explosion. He got the idea that regeneration was similar, as the Doctor's previous life flashed before him and he was blinded by a steadily building eruption of cellular rebirth. The moment remains the finest depiction of regeneration, even by the standards of the current program which is no doubt inspired by Harper's vision. In Logopolis, we had seen the Fourth Doctor haunted by images of his old travelling companions and vicious foes urging him to accept death, giving the impression that it was a personal struggle to push this change into motion. In Caves of Androzani, this is amped up as an argument takes place between his companions who encourage the Doctor to live on only to be countered by an overwhelming image of the Master who all bit commands the Doctor to die. It's a very emotional moment, made all the more poignant by the appearance of young Adric, whom the Doctor had failed to save. The Fifth Doctor meets his final end Peter Davison's finest hour is upstaged by... Nicola Bryant's cleavage "Change, my dear... and not a moment too soon."- the new Doctor arrives The resultant arrival of Colin Baker, looking more lively and vibrant than ever, is almost disturbing. There is no touch of hopeful rejuvenation or of beating back death. This Doctor is a stranger who is far more alien than any other incarnation to date (but that's another story...). As classic stories go, The Caves of Androzani has a massive reputation for being one of best alongside Genesis of The Daleks, Carnival of Monsters and Talons of Weng Chiang. The non-stop action, unusual direction and superb guest cast make this story stand out on its own. It is thrilling to watch the development of the Fifth Doctor, who had traditionally remained on the sidelines, spring forth to rescue his companion in the end. Fans of the modern program are less likely to be surprised by this, but at the time it was startling to see such a strong focus on saving Peri, a companion that he hardly knew. This is of course more of a reaction to the Doctor's guilt over Adric's death and how he has steadily witnessed the universe around him darken into a violent place (as seen in Warriors of the Deep, Resurrection of the Daleks and Frontios). I bring this up because Classic Doctor Who was so much a serialized program that lacked the resources to develop a character, yet if one looks closely that is what happened with the Fifth incarnation, building toward this moment in which he realizes that to save just one life, he is willing to sacrifice his own. For Doctor Who fans at the time who had quickly grown to love Peter Davison as the youthful and often confused yet brave Doctor, this was a very powerful moment that has yet to be topped in the program's history. There was an opportunity in Tennant's reign to similarly address this but it all got very self-serving in the end, didn't it? 'I don't want to go' indeed. Yuck. Highly recommended and available n Netflix. Also recommended : OUTSIDE IN: 160 New Perspectives on 160 Classic Doctor Who Stories by 160 Writers Doctor Who the Handbook: The Fifth Doctor Doctor Who: Kinda Doctor Who: Resurrection Of The Daleks Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited 5-8 dailypop | August 31, 2013 at 4:17 pm | Tags: doctor who caves of androzani, doctor who regeneration, peter davison doctor who | Categories: Doctor Who- 5th Doctor | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-4HX Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2013/08/31/doctor-who-the-caves-of-androzani/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate -Under New Management

dailypop posted: "Since Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight has enjoyed a reigning seat in the video gaming world. Utilizing innovative combat techniques and the inclusion of special sequences that employed the hero's detective skills in a hellish crime-ridden world, th" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The Daily P.O.P. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate -Under New Management by dailypop Since Batman: Arkham Asylum, the Dark Knight has enjoyed a reigning seat in the video gaming world. Utilizing innovative combat techniques and the inclusion of special sequences that employed the hero's detective skills in a hellish crime-ridden world, these games have given fans a glimpse of what it might be like to *be* Batman. And the grand tradition continues with Arkham Origins and a new handheld game Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. Featuring Catwoman and Solomon Grundy, the handheld game will build on the Gotham City experience and allow more opportunities to lay down some vigilante justice. Via GeeksofDoom: Convicts. Criminals. Blackgate Prison is under new management. Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate brings the Batman Arkham games to a handheld format for the first time to Sony and Nintendo handheld systems. Featuring stealth gameplay, free-flow combat, and Batman's infamous gadgets, Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate captures the genuine Arkham feel players have come to appreciate. With gripping 2.5-D graphics, fully voiced narrative, and a captivating storyline, you'll will explore deep inside the bowels of this remote island penitentiary that plays an important role in the Arkham universe. Batman: Arkham Origins and Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate are both available worldwide on Oct. 25, 2013! dailypop | August 30, 2013 at 3:33 pm | Tags: batman arkham | Categories: Batman, video games | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-4HS Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/batman-arkham-origins-blackgate-under-new-management/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Dredd (2012)

dailypop posted: " The world of a future is a vast irradiated desert with only the Mega Cities offering any respite from the chaos and death. Within the confines of the Mega Cities, crime is on the rise. To expedite the process of controlling the ever growing number of " Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The Daily P.O.P. Dredd (2012) by dailypop The world of a future is a vast irradiated desert with only the Mega Cities offering any respite from the chaos and death. Within the confines of the Mega Cities, crime is on the rise. To expedite the process of controlling the ever growing number of gangs and other criminals, the Hall of Justice has granted total freedom to deliver judgement to a select few, the Judges. Judge Dredd is one of the longest running comic strips from the UK. Brutal and intense, the series by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra was also a time capsule of the future as envisioned at the time, streets over-run with desperate and needy individuals who were left behind by Margaret Thatcher and Ron Regan's trickle-down politics that protected the rich and deserted the rest. The series reigned supreme on the racks from 1977 onward and remains poignant today. Whereas other hyper comics such as the Punisher focused on the anti-hero, Dredd was unique in that he was an instrument of order in an insane world. Written by Alex Garland (28 Days Later, Sunshine), the script is faithful to the source material down to the dialog and the feel of the comic book. This is something that the previous Judge Dredd film failed at, but I can't imagine that Danny Cannon was concerned with such things in his 1995 movie which was more campy than this one. Ask the average person who Judge Dredd is and they might scream out a Stallone-like drawl, 'I am the Law!' as the comic strip received very limited distribution in the US. Karl Urban thankfully redeems the character. His performance is a major component to the film's success and cult status. The 3D visuals garnered some attention, but I think the movie was marred by the Stallone film's overshadowing reputation as so many moviegoers expected a sequel to that film with plenty of oddball humor. After the twentieth super-violent death, I wonder if the truth sunk in that this had nothing to do with that popcorn flick. As a fan of the comic, I was very impressed with the devotion to the source material and the subtle in-jokes such as creator's names being seen on street signs. I was puzzled buy the inclusion of the signature track from 'Snuff Box,' and wonder if I was the only person who noticed that. Dredd is now streaming on Netflix, so if you are a subscriber and are looking for something new, I highly recommend it. This is an over the top gory gun-fest with some excellent performances and a script that doesn't stretch the concept to fit a studio demand or insert a quirky new idea. In short, this is the Dredd film fans have been waiting for. Olivia Thirlby as Judge Cassandra Anderson: and Karl Urban as Judge Dredd Karl Urban as Judge Dredd Lena Headey as Ma-Ma ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Available from Amazon... and if you are a regular reader at least one of these should be on your shelf. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Judge Dredd: Case Files 01 Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 2 Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files 03 Judge Dredd: Complete Case Files 04 Print and trim to make your own Dredd Cubee dailypop | August 28, 2013 at 9:10 pm | Tags: judge dredd uk comics movie | Categories: comic books | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-4HE Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2013/08/28/dredd-2012/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] Doctor Who – The Reaping

dailypop posted: "'The Reaping' Written by Joseph Lidster, directed by Gary Russell Story 086 Released: September 2006 The Doctor takes Peri to the Gogglebox, a hive of technological wonder set within a moon. Guests can utilize the unique time viewing devices to wa" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The Daily P.O.P. Doctor Who – The Reaping by dailypop 'The Reaping' Written by Joseph Lidster, directed by Gary Russell Story 086 Released: September 2006 The Doctor takes Peri to the Gogglebox, a hive of technological wonder set within a moon. Guests can utilize the unique time viewing devices to watch any point in history as if it were happening now. The Doctor is shocked and somewhat confused when his companion chooses to look in on her family shortly after she left Earth in 1983. Peri emerges from her booth in tears after watching the funeral of a close family friend. Compassionate to his companion's feelings, the Doctor pilots the TARDIS to Maryland, 1984, so that Peri can revisit her home. The trip proves far more dangerous than an encounter with the Daleks as Peri is confronted by her angry mother and answer for her mysterious disappearance. When the interred bodies of the nearby cemetery start to come to life, the Doctor fears that there is more at stake here than simple familial misunderstanding. In 2005, when Doctor Who was brought back to the TV screens by Russell T Davies (and certainly others who have escaped my venting), the decision was made to consciously focus on the Doctor's companion, thus making it easier for the viewers to relate to the program. In 2006, a series of Big Finish stories were released that more or less attempted the same thing, first with Tegan in The Gathering with Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor and in this story. The difference is that whereas the over-reliance on Rose Tyler's family and the Doctor wearing a tread into her mother's doormat, these stories are decidedly more subtle. If anyone is interested, the companions of the classic Doctor Who series were far less developed than the current program (if by developed you mean knowing their entire family). Tegan had an Auntie Vanessa who got zapped by the Master and never once thought to mention her after 1980's Logopolis. Similarly, Peri's stepfather Howard is featured in the opening of her initial story and disappears from existence thereafter. This story is an unusual foray into the examining the life and family that a traveling companion of the Doctor's leaves behind and the consequences that come up when they return. It's pretty fascinating and well handled as not only do we meet Peri's mom, but her best friend and her family as well. The little touches are appreciated such as Peri dropping out of sight made her friend's life so much better and how her mother is reluctant to uncap her feelings of anger and resentment. Peri feels more like an outsider in her own life than she ever did in her travels through time and space. She wants to own up to her actions and stay behind, but soon realizes that there's nothing left for her. In short... dear Russell T Davies... this is how you do it. Colin Baker, an actor who never got a fair innings on screen, once again imbues the Doctor with such a vibrant personality that you wonder how anyone could ever dislike his portrayal of the Time Lord's 6th life. As Colin himself put it, it's easier to like his Doctor when you don't have to look at him (though personally I think that is unfair). Trying his best to stay out of Peri's way, the Doctor falls in with a brash and colorful friend of Peri's mom's and adopts a similarly garish style of speech. He soon discovers that there are some strange events occurring in the local cemetery and meets a lost man who has taken to sleeping near his departed wife's grave. Eventually he explains that she had won a long battle with cancer only to die from a random car accident. He angrily states that it was such a waste and the Doctor corrects him, claiming that life is precious and must be fought for. It is such a delightful moment and I wish he had dialog of this caliber during his short tenure. The Cybermen appear late in the story and are so well used, striking fear into the humans by using the bodies of the deceased so that they do not know how to react. It's a clever tool and builds upon Eric Saward's Earthshock in which the Cyber Leader explains how emotions are weaknesses that can be easily exploited. The media is also used as newscasters drive locals into a frenzy. When the Doctor finally discovers the lone time-tossed Cyberman who has escaped extinction through a stolen Time Lord device, he almost has sympathy... almost. It is less through technology and more through psychological warfare that the Cyberman looks to accomplish his goal of domination over humanity and the extension of cyber life. By placing the Doctor and his companion in a situation that encourages emotional confusion, the Cyberman gains the upper hand. However, the Doctor is a clever and canny individual and soon outwits his foes once again. Unusually, Peri decides to remain and help her friends heal from the encounter, leaving a gloomy and despondent Doctor return to the Gogglebox himself. With unlimited options, he decides to watch Peri in 1984... and havoc ensues. One of the best Cyberman stories and another in a long line of superb Sixth Doctor audio adventures, The Reaping is highly recommended. Doctor Who - The Reaping can each be ordered from The Book Depository with free shipping worldwide by clicking on the link below: _________________________________   Additionally, a maxi-bust is on its way of the Sixth Doctor. Packaged with a Scout Cyberman from the 1984 adventure, a release date is till pending. To date , the Fourth, Third, Tenth and Eleventh have been released with the Eighth, Fifth and First still forthcoming. These are marvelously detailed pieces that I cannot praise enough. dailypop | August 27, 2013 at 3:38 pm | Tags: cybermen, doctor who big finish audio adventures, doctor who colin baker | Categories: Big Finish | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-4Gy Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/doctor-who-the-reaping/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

[New post] This week at your comic shop – 8/28/13

dailypop posted: "For the complete list of this week's comics, click here. Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com! (note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher) If you can't make it to the shop, just click on any of the" Respond to this post by replying above this line New post on The Daily P.O.P. This week at your comic shop – 8/28/13 by dailypop For the complete list of this week's comics, click here. Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com! (note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher) If you can't make it to the shop, just click on any of the images below to be taken to an online retailer. I don't get any referrals for these sales, I'm just doing my bit to spread the word on some neat products. For the complete list of this week's comics, click here. Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com! (note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher) If you can't make it to the shop, just click on any of the images below to be taken to an online retailer. I don't get any referrals for these sales, I'm just doing my bit to spread the word on some neat products. _____________________________________ Adventures Of Superman #4 Adventures Of Superman #4 By: Dan Abnett, Wesley Craig, Bruce Timm Join comics' finest talents as they celebrate The Man of Steel himself: Superman! This issue features The Last Son of Krypton in timeless tales of truth and justice, featuring appearances by Lex Luthor and Brainiac! Plus: A meteor that's headed straight for Earth! _____________________________________ Crime Does Not Pay Archives Volume 5 HC Crime Does Not Pay Archives Volume 5 HC By: Dick Wood, Lev Gleason, Charles Biro, Robert Sale, Richard "Dick" Briefer, Al Fagaly, Rudy Palais, JAck Alderman, Art Mann, Norman Maurer, C.L. Hartman, Charles Biro Issues #38-41 are collected into one hardcover with a new foreword by comics journalist Paul Gravett (Comics International)! Extremely rare comics-finally collected for a new generation of readers! 1940s million-a-month seller! Gangsters, kidnappers, maniacal killers, and thugs... "One of the more controversial series in comics history."-Comic Book Resources _____________________________________ Wolverine and the X-Men #35 Wolverine and the X-Men #35 By: Jason Aaron, Nick Bradshaw THE HELLFIRE SAGA CONCLUDES! Wolverine and the X-Men face Mystique, Sabretooth and the Hellfire Club! What fate awaits the Jean Grey School students who joined the New Hellions? The WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN landscape is redefined! _____________________________________ Batman Incorporated Special #1 Batman Incorporated Special #1 By: Chris Burnham An all-star special featuring the various members of Batman Incorporated-Man-of-Bats, Red Raven, El Gaucho, Dark Ranger, Knight, Batman himself and more! In the wake of their epic struggle with Talia al Ghul, the Heretic and Leviathan see what's next for the members of Batman's army. Featuring stories written and drawn by a collection of industry greats! Plus: Bat-Cow makes her solo debut in a tale by writer Dan DiDio and artist Ethan Van Sciver! _____________________________________ Deadpool #15 Deadpool #15 By: Gerry Duggan, Mike Hawthorne, Tradd Moore "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly," Part 1 of 5 Deadpool's past in the Weapon X program comes back to haunt him. . . . . .so he calls in help from WOLVERINE & CAPTAIN AMERICA! _____________________________________ Henry And Glenn Forever And Ever #1 Henry And Glenn Forever And Ever #1 By: Tom Neely It's the moment the world has been waiting for: the return of everyone's favorite musclebound punk/metal romantic odd couple, Henry and Glenn. Over the course of three short stories, our metaldude heroes love, fight, hang out at the spa with Lars and James, squabble about property values with friendly satanist neighbors Hall and Oates, and work out their differences in therapy. It's hardcore. It's hilarious. It's a true testament to the power of love to overcome even the biggest, manliest egos of our time. _____________________________________ All Star Western #23 All Star Western #23 By: Justin Gray, Moritat, Howard Porter Hex is trapped in modern-day Gotham City. . . and he's getting ready to shoot his way out! Find out how he got here-and see what part Batman plays! And in the backup story, the Vigilante seeks revenge! _____________________________________ Doctor Who Prisoners Of Time #8 (of 12) Doctor Who Prisoners Of Time #8 (of 12) By: David Tipton, Roger Langridge, Francesco Francavilla Our yearlong celebration of Doctor Who's 50th anniversary continues! The Eighth Doctor takes the spotlight in this issue of a 12-part epic adventure featuring all 11 incarnations of the Doctor! After helping him defeat the Master, the Doctor attempts to convince Grace Holloway to join him on his travels, in this untold tale! _____________________________________ Steve Ditko Monsters HC Vol. 02 Konga Steve Ditko Monsters HC Vol. 02 Konga By: Joe Gill, Steve Ditko The genius artist Steve Ditko is a towering monster of awesomeness. . . and so is the character he chronicled. . . . KONGA! If you love King Kong-and who doesn't-you'll love Konga! Konga battles dinosaurs, mole men, undersea monsters, creatures from beyond space, and the evilest threat of all. . . the human race! This is the complete Ditko Konga, a whopping 328 pages of giant purple ape comics, including eight pulse-pounding covers, all drawn during the height of Ditko's prowess concurrent with his creative explosion at Marvel. Includes scripts by the fan-favorite writer Joe Gill and an introduction by Eisner award-winner Craig Yoe! Every page is lovingly restored and the book is a large-format hardcover to showcase the monstrous Ditko art. By the same folks who brought you the acclaimed 'The Art of Ditko' and 'The Creativity of DItko.' _____________________________________ Flash #23 Flash #23 By: Brian Buccellato, Francis Manapul The Flash makes a desperate play to save Iris from Reverse-Flash--and you can't be sure who will be left standing by this issue's end! _____________________________________ FF #11 FF #11 By: Matt Fraction, Mike Allred Purple! Green! IMPOSSIBLETOWN! _____________________________________ Young Justice Game Of Illusions DVD Young Justice Game Of Illusions DVD From Warner Home Video! The action, intrigue and thrills continue with Season Two Part Two of Young Justice! Watch as The Reach, spearheaded by the quick-talking Ambassador and backed by the muscle of Black Beetle, continues its manipulation of a trusting public while maintaining its shadowy maneuvering with The Light. Meanwhile, team members Robin, Blue Beetle and Impulse go undercover to investigate LexCorp and its newfound partnership with The Reach, the results of which could shift the balance of power forever. So report in for 10 all-new adventures, as the risks have never been greater and the conflicts never so far-reaching. The epic finale will shatter everything you know! _____________________________________ League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Omnibus TPB League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen Omnibus TPB By: Alan Moore, Kevin O'neill The original two LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN epics are back in a single trade paperback.In this incredible tale, Allan Quatermain, Mina Murray, Captain Nemo, Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, and the Invisible Man unite to defeat a deadly menace to London and all Britons! Then, one month later, the skies over England are filled with flaming rockets as Mars launches the first salvo of an invasion. Only our stalwart adventurers can save mother England and the Earth itself. _____________________________________ Aquaman #23 Aquaman #23 By: Geoff Johns, Paul Pelletier The critically acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue! "DEATH OF A KING" comes to a shocking conclusion as Aquaman is forced to fight alongside Mera's husband Nereus to defend Atlantis from the Dead King--the first King of Atlantis and rightful ruler of the Seven Seas! But what does the Scavenger and his army have to do with this attack? And what dark secret will send Aquaman off on a quest to uncover the truth behind himself and Atlantis? _____________________________________ C Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #14 Brave Bold Animated Batman Automobilia Figure Coll Mag #14 Brave Bold Animated The Batman Automobilia Collection gives collectors the most definitive collection of Batman's vehicles ever assembled. 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A shocking death and an action-packed conclusion that will leave Cap changed forever and leave you gasping for air! _____________________________________ Super Friends A Dangerous Fate DVD Super Friends A Dangerous Fate DVD From Warner Home Video! It's a race to the rescue as all your favorite Super Friends are back in this all-new, crime fighting collection. Join the crusade as Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman and Aquaman protect the innocent from legendary creatures, rampaging robots and a rogues gallery that includes Mr. Mxyzptlk, Bizarro and The Riddler. With the help of Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna, and their space monkey Gleek, the Super Friends are ready to battle evil from Earth to the far reaches of space. It's a collection of fearless feats that will leap into your DVD collection! _____________________________________ Thor God Of Thunder #12 By: Jason Aaron, Esad Ribic THOR RETURNS TO MIDGARD! What does it mean to walk the Earth as a god? Where does Thor go and who does he see when he's not out saving the world with the Avengers? Also, the return of long-time love interest, Dr. Jane Foster. _____________________________________ Tom Strong And The Planet Of Peril #2 (of 6) Tom Strong And The Planet Of Peril #2 (of 6) By: Peter Hogan, Chris Sprouse Tom Strong and Val Var Garm have reached Terra Obscura, but the help they sought is still out of reach. New Lancaster has been devastated, and their investigation is met with resistance from a local mob of anti science-hero vigilantes. _____________________________________ Justice League #23 Justice League #23 By: Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Doug Mahnke TRINITY WAR CHAPTER 6! Trinity War concludes! But that doesn't mean all ends well for our heroes. The secret behind Pandora's Box is revealed and it means the end of the Justice Leagues! _____________________________________ Back Issue #67 Back Issue #67 By: Rich Buckler, John Beatty Back Issue features 'Heroes Out of Time', featuring a look back at Batman: Gotham by Gaslight, with Mike Mignola, Mark Waid, and Brian Augustyn. Also: Booster Gold with Dan Jurgens; X-Men: Days of Future Past with Chris Claremont; Bill & Ted with Evan Dorkin; an interview with P. Craig Russell; 'Pro2Pro' with Time Masters' Bob Wayne and Lewis Shiner; and star-studded looks at Karate Kid, New Mutants: Asgardian Wars, and Marvel's time-hopping villain, Kang. With a vintage Mignola steampunk Batman cover. _____________________________________ Steed And Mrs Peel Ongoing #11 Steed And Mrs Peel Ongoing #11 By: Caleb Monroe, Yasmin Liang, Dan Davis FINAL ISSUE! Never so close to revenge John Cartney has come tantalizingly close to defeating John Steed and Emma Peel before but now with the Cybernauts at his side, his plans may finally come to fruition. The devastating battle concludes in this can't miss finale! _____________________________________ Peanuts Vol. 2 #11 Peanuts Vol. 2 #11 By: Charles M. Schulz Appealing to old fans and new alike, this ongoing series features classic Schulz original Sunday Strips and a whole series of new Peanuts stories, including the return of the infamous Snoopy persona, Joe CARDSHARK?!? This is a comic you won't want to miss! _____________________________________ Alter Ego #120 Alter Ego #120 Alter Ego is a salute to the first series of X-Men (1963 to 1969) behind Jack Kirby's unused cover for issue #10! There's secrets behind the mag's first decade - rare late-'60s Brazilian X-Men stories, a long-lost '60s X-Men 'character sheet' by Stan Lee himself, and Roy Thomas on the 1970s revival that turned into a mutant explosion! With art and artifacts by Lee, Kirby, Roth, Adams, O'Neil, Heck, Friedrich, Drake, and Buscema, plus the story of Marvelmania fan club! _____________________________________ dailypop | August 26, 2013 at 10:47 pm | Categories: comic books | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-4Hx Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://dailypop.wordpress.com/2013/08/26/this-week-at-your-comic-shop-82813/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com