[New post] This week at your comic shop – 6/20/2012

New post on The Daily P.O.P. This week at your comic shop – 6/20/2012 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. ________________________________________________________ Challengers of the Unknown Omnibus by Kirby HC Challengers of the Unknown Omnibus by Kirby HC By: Dave Wood, Jack Kirby Now in one amazing volume collecting SHOWCASE 6, 7, 11 and 12 and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #1-8, these are the original 1950s tales of four death defying adventurers and their incredible exploits. This title collects Showcase #6,-7, 11-12, Challengers of the Unknown #1-8 ________________________________________________________ Bill The Boy Wonder Secret Co-creator Of Batman HC Bill The Boy Wonder Secret Co-creator Of Batman HC By: Marc Tyler Nobleman, Ty Templeton Every Batman story is marked with the words 'Batman created by Bob Kane.' But that isn't the whole truth. A struggling writer named Bill Finger was involved from the beginning. Bill helped invent Batman, from concept to costume to character. He dreamed up Batman's haunting origins and his colorful nemeses. Despite his brilliance, Bill worked in obscurity. It was only after his death that fans went to bat for Bill, calling for acknowledgment that he was the co-creator of Batman. Based on original research, Bill the Boy Wonder is the first-ever book about the unsung man behind the Dark Knight. ________________________________________________________ Batman vs. The Black Glove Deluxe Ed HC Batman vs. The Black Glove Deluxe Ed HC By: Grant Morrison, Andy Kubert, J.H. Williams III, Tony S. Daniel Comic-book legend Grant Morrison (ACTION COMICS) joins forces with top artists including Andy Kubert (FLASHPOINT), J.H. Williams III (BATWOMAN) and Tony S. Daniel (DETECTIVE COMICS) in this new hardcover collecting BATMAN #655-658, 663-669 and 672-675! First, Batman receives the greatest shock of his life when he discovers that he has a son. And sparks fly when the new addition to the Batfamily is introduced to Robin, the Boy Wonder. Which young hero will carry on the legacy as Gotham City's protector? Then, Batman and a group of global heroes face a killer on a mysterious island, and Batman relives an adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne: the hunt for his parents' killer. This title collects Batman #655-658, #663-669, 672-675 ________________________________________________________ Avengers vs. X-Men #6 (of 12) Avengers vs. X-Men #6 (of 12) By: Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Olivier Coipel ACT TWO BEGINS! Jonathan Hickman joins superstar artist Olivier Coipel (SIEGE) to launch Act Two of the biggest Marvel event of the year! What is Pax Utopia? The Phoenix has come to Earth, and everything changes! And the Scarlet Witch enters the fray! ________________________________________________________ Nightwing #10 Nightwing #10 By: Kyle Higgins, Eddy Barrows Part one of "The Republic of Tomorrow, Today." Nightwing begins investigating a double murder in Old Gotham that happens to feature part of his costume as evidence. Introducing the Republic of Tomorrow and their leader, Paragon. ________________________________________________________ Adventure Time #1 Eccc Exclusive Cover Adventure Time #1 Eccc Exclusive Cover By: Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, Chris Samnee Don't miss your chance to get this exclusive variant of Adventure Time #1 drawn by Chris Samnee, previously only available at Emerald City Comicon 2012! A must-have collector's item for any fan of the hit Cartoon Network show. Take advantage of this limited time offer to get a first print copy of the sold out issue! Quantities are limited and may be allocated. ________________________________________________________ New Mutants #44 New Mutants #44 By: Dan Abnett, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Stephanie Hans 'FEAR THE FUTURE' Chapter 1! o Guest-starring the Defenders! o Dr. Strange's team protects humanity from the impossible...so what does this uber powerful group want with the New Mutants? o It begins here: the culmination of all the super smart seeds that DnA have been planting...in 'Fear The Future'! ________________________________________________________ Green Lantern Corps #10 Green Lantern Corps #10 By: Peter J. Tomasi, Fernando Pasarin 'ALPHA WAR' part two! JOHN STEWART is on trial for murdering his fellow GREEN LANTERN - but does GUY GARDNER think he's guilty? Plus, more of the GUARDIANS' secret plans to amass a new army! ________________________________________________________ Lost In Space Robot Wacky Wobbler Lost In Space Robot Wacky Wobbler The Robinsons were blasted into space aboard the Jupiter-2 and searched in vain for a new home among the stars, they were accompanied by Robot B-9. Funko brings the fan-favorite machine from the classic series Lost in Space to life with this 7" tall bobblehead. Window box packaging. ________________________________________________________ Invincible Iron Man #519 Invincible Iron Man #519 By: Matt Fraction, Salvador Larroca The New Iron Man explodes into action! Spymaster's rampage within Stark Resilient comes to its bloody end! THE ASSASSINATION OF TONY STARK! ________________________________________________________ Secret Avengers #28 Secret Avengers #28 By: Rick Remender, Renato Guedes, Alan Davis AVX TIE-IN! The Avengers have devised a way to save the Kree homeworld from the Phoenix, but one man stands in their way - Captain Marvel! Can Ms. Marvel and The Protector break free of Minister Marvel's influence to aid their former companions? When all else fails, one Avenger must rise and make the ultimate sacrifice, but will his death be enough? ________________________________________________________ Judge Dredd Many Faces Of Dredd Blk T-Shirt Judge Dredd Many Faces Of Dredd Blk T-Shirt Judge Dredd is not the humorless dispenser of justice he appears to be, as this black t-shirt makes very plain! ________________________________________________________ Venom #19 Venom #19 By: Rick Remender, Lan Medina, Michael Del Mundo Flash Thompson and Betty Brant are on the run and there's nowhere to hide! o Venom's secret identity has been compromised... both to his enemies AND his friends! o Cullen Bunn (WOLVERINE) teams with series regulars Rick Remender & Lan Medina as the Savage Six stage their most brutal attack on the people closest to Flash Thompson! ________________________________________________________ Stencil Wars Star Wars Inspired Street Art HC Stencil Wars Star Wars Inspired Street Art HC By: Daniel Kiessler Stencil Wars collects the fantastic Star Wars-inspired Street Art from all over the world! Be inspired and fascinated by the combination of the ironic, political, and sarcastic expressions of the urban art form of Street Art with one of the most well known pop-cultural phenomenon of our time, George Lucas' Star Wars universe. ________________________________________________________ First Wave TPB First Wave TPB By: Brian Azzarello, Rags Morales, J. G. Jones Doc Savage, struggling with the loss of his father, has been blind to the advances of an evil cabal bent on world domination - until now. Central City's mysterious Spirit has caught wind of their plans as well. But whose side have the Blackhawks chosen? What is the Red Right Hand? And where is The Batman? This title collects First Wave #1-6, Batman/Doc Savage #1. ________________________________________________________ Planet Of The Apes #15 Planet Of The Apes #15 By: Daryl Gregory, Carlos Magno, Damian Couceiro With Julian at risk and no one else to turn to, Alaya must ally herself with the one person she knows wants her dead! The epic twists and turns continue as writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno catapult the highly revered sci-fi franchise to all new heights. ________________________________________________________ Punisher #12 Punisher #12 By: Greg Rucka, Mirko Colak, Bryan Hitch A perfect jumping on point for new readers. The Omega-effect has reshuffled the deck. Even punishment has a code and Frank Castle lays down the law for Rachel Cole. ________________________________________________________ Frankenstein Agent Of Shade TPB Vol. 01 War Monsters Frankenstein Agent Of Shade TPB Vol. 01 War Monsters By: Jeff Lemire, Alberto Ponticelli, J. G. Jones Collecting the DC COMICS - THE NEW 52 series! It's all-out war as Frankenstein and his new field team, THE CREATURE COMMANDOS, uncover an age-old conspiracy at the heart of Bone Lake! Collects the new FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. #1-7! ________________________________________________________ Saga #4 Saga #4 By: Brian K. Vaughan, Fiona Staples Welcome to SEXTILLION, a distant planet where even your darkest fantasies become reality. See why everyone's talking about this hit new ongoing adventure. ________________________________________________________ Beyond The Wall Exploring George R R Martin SC Beyond The Wall Exploring George R R Martin SC The world created by George R.R. Martin in his high fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, now the basis for the hit HBO series A Game of Thrones, is not only richly drawn, but also immensely popular. By A Game of Thrones' debut in May 2011, the series already had more than 6 million copies in print in the US and had sold more than 16 million worldwide. Beyond the Wall explores the book series' influences, its place in the fantasy pantheon, its challenging narrative choices, and the pull of its stunningly epic scope. ________________________________________________________ Daredevil #14 Daredevil #14 By: Mark Waid, Khoi Pham 'Megacrime and Punishment' continues! o 'Megacrime and Punishment' continues. o Daredevil imprisoned in Latveria for crimes against the state - and no amount of lawyering can get him out of there! o Meanwhile, Foggy uncovers more evidence that Matt's not quite the man he seems. ________________________________________________________ Winter Soldier #7 Winter Soldier #7 By: Ed Brubaker, Butch Guice, Lee Bermajo Part Two of 'Broken Arrow' - The aftermath of a tragic and savage murder. o A villain who knows Bucky is really alive. o Winter Soldier and Black Widow on a hunt that gets personal! ________________________________________________________ Alpha Flight Complete Series By Greg Pak And Fred Van Lente TPB Vol. 01 Alpha Flight Complete Series By Greg Pak And Fred Van Lente TPB Vol. 01 Canada's premier super-team returns to action! The original Alpha Flight reunites to face a threat unlike any other, as the impact of FEAR ITSELF is felt in Canada! Resurrected from the dead, Guardian, Vindicator, Shaman and Marrina rejoin Sasquatch, Snowbird, Northstar and Aurora in defense of the Great White North. But the Canada they return to looks a lot different than the one they left as a new political regime rises to power and brands Alpha Flight traitors! Betrayed from within, Canada's champions are hunted by the government as they battle to release their fellow citizens from the grip of fear and win back the True North, strong and free! Collecting ALPHA FLIGHT (2011) #0.1 and #1-4. ________________________________________________________ Intl Rescue Thunderbirds Owners Workshop Manual HC Intl Rescue Thunderbirds Owners Workshop Manual HC The Haynes Thunderbirds Manual is an inventive, informative and entertaining guide to the world's foremost rescue organization. Featuring cutaway drawings, detailed diagrams, color illustrations and photographs, the book provides the ultimate visual insight into the secrets of the fabulous International Rescue team. Presented as if it were to be used by International Rescue field agents, the Haynes Thunderbirds Manual includes an introduction by Jeff Tracy and operational procedures for agents' missions. ________________________________________________________ New Avengers #27 New Avengers #27 By: Brian Michael Bendis, Mike Deodato AVX TIE-IN! o Hope Summers journeys to the magical city of K'un L'un, home of the Iron Fist, to uncover her destiny! o But will she conquer her future...or be consumed by it? dailypop | June 19, 2012 at 7:44 am | Categories: comic books | URL: http://wp.me/p4kUt-417 Comment    See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? 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