December 17th 2009 50%off EVERYTHING The holidays are here and Galaxy of Comics would like to help you with your shopping adventure. December 18, 19 and 20, we will be having the greatest blowout sale, 50% off the everything. Get all your comic book needs at the lowest prices around. (Consignments and Hold Bags not included) Also take advantage of our new punch card, buy 10 trades get one free, this includes both paper backs and hardcovers. It's a great way to build your own or loved one's collection. So, don't miss out on a great weekend sale. Make sure to follow us on twitter and/or facebook. We are always posting special deals and this weekend will be no exception. December 1st 2009 Galaxy of Comics Gift Certificates / Wish list Wondering what to get your comic fan this holiday season? Don't know what books they have or which they even like? Well, here at Galaxy of Comics we found the solution…Galaxy of Comics Gift Certificates. That's right, gift certificates from their favorite comic shop. No more picking a book and hoping it's the right one. One stop shopping, how much easier could it be? And for you comic fans who have been thinking, "I wish there was an easy way to let my loved one's know what exactly what I want." Now you can with the brand new Galaxy of Comics Holiday Wish List! Just come in and fill it out or download the form right here and bring it in on your next visit. How could the holiday season get any less stressful? November 13th 2009 SoulGeek and you Come and join us for are SoulGeek night this Saturday. If you’re Single and looking for someone who shares your passion for great works of imagination then this is the Meetup for you!! Presented by the Cyber-Home for Geek Dating SoulGeek.Com! Event Cover: $10 at the door. If you are a registered Member of SoulGeek.Com AND you RSVP through Meetup.com before the RSVP deadline (be sure to enter your nickname so we can confirm your membership), you will be admitted FREE! Snacks, coffee, soft drinks and beer & Wine (for our members over 21 - please bring I.D.) to be catered this month by our good friends at True Brew Bistro from Northridge! Hope to see you all on Saturday night. November 12th 2009 J.T Krul Signing Photos
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the J.T. Krul signing. For those of you who couldn’t make it down, you missed advice from J.T on how to get your foot in the industry door as a writer, his love of hockey and some great cupcakes for his birthday. We do hope you enjoy the photos November 11th 2009 Pick of the week R.E.B.E.L.S # 10 and Booster Gold # 26
As Blackest Night rolls on two more power rings come out this week. This round we have(Indigo Lantern Ring) R.E.B.E.L.S # 10 and Orange Lantern (Booster Gold # 26) .Here is the low down on Booster Gold What's blue and gold and bloody all over? This BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in issue! Booster Gold's worst fears are realized when Ted Kord comes back as a Black Lantern intent on killing his former best friend. Good thing there's another Blue Beetle around to help...but will Jaime Reyes be too late to save Booster's life? November 2nd 2009 Pick of the week Psylocke # 1
This week we got something for all comic book fans out there with the returned of Psylocke and for all you Blackest Night fans. Psylocke has returned to the X-Men! Following the defeat of Madelyne Pryor and her Sisterhood, Psylocke travels to Japan to re-inter her former body in its proper resting place. But when a swarm of Hand ninjas attack Psylocke and do the unspeakable under orders from Matsu'o - the assassin originally responsible for transplanting Psylocke's mind into the body of an Asian ninja - Psylocke determines that Matsu'o is one loose end that can no longer be left unresolved. It's a tale of carnage and revenge, brought to you by superstars Chris Yost (X-FORCE) and Harvey Tolibao (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE)! Also If you get a copy of Doom Patrol #4 by Keith Giffen you will get a FREE YELLOW LANTERN SINESTRO CORPS RING . Here is some info about Doom Patrol # 4 Few people have more skeletons in their proverbial closets than Niles Caulder, founder of the Doom Patrol. And with BLACKEST NIGHT doing a bang-up job of bringing those skeletons back in the form of Black Lanterns, you can only imagine how complicated things are going to get for the Doom Patrol. Caulder’s been playing god for years, and the time for a reckoning is at hand. So make sure to stop by Galaxy of Comics to get your free Yellow Lantern ring only if you by Doom Patrol #4. See you all on Wednesday and make sure to check out the rest of the new comics that are due to hit the store this Wednesday. November 1st 2009 Halloween Party Photos
A New Years eve party is in the works so make sure you schedule us in for that event too! For more photos make sure to check out are Halloween 2009 Gallery .
October 28th 2009 J.T. Krul Signing Galaxy of Comics is happy to announce that on Wednesday November 11th from 4pm-6pm, we will be hosting a signing with comics writer J.T. Krul.J.T. has worked on recent books such as Blackest Night: Titans, Fathom, Justice League of America 80-page Giant and Soulfire. November 11th marks the release of Soulfire #2 and Titans #19, with Titans featuring a special spotlight on Roy Harper, aka Red Arrow. So come on by and pick up a comic or two. For more on J.T.'s work make sure to check out Dana's Soulfire Volume 2 #1 review and a few Interviews he did with are friends over at Comic Impact at the Long Beach Comic Con 09 and on his work on Blackest Night:Titans, as well as some of his upcoming work for Aspen Comics including his pet project Mindfield, Fathom and Soulfire. Hope to see you all at the signing. October 27th 2009 Halloween Party and Necrosha
It is a new week here at Galaxy of Comics and we want to let you know how much we can't wait for the new X- Men story line Necrosha. Here is the low down on this book. Death has come to the X-Men. The one true Black Queen has returned, and she wants nothing less than every soul of mutant kind...dead or alive. And everyone that's ever crossed Selene is going to pay. The dead rise, familiar faces haunt mutants across the world, and Selene takes her final steps into becoming a god. Hope to see you all on Wednesday and make sure to check out the rest of the comics that are coming out for the last week in October. Oh, and did you know about our Halloween party this Saturday? Come join us for a Halloween costume party at the GOC at 7pm October 31. We encourage everyone to dress up, there will be a discount for everyone in costume. There will also be booze and lots of fun to be had by all! October 21st 2009 Z-BLADE XX Signing Photos
Speaking of the creative team, thank you for coming down and talking with everyone who came in. You were a big hit! October 21st 2009 Robot, Ninja , Gay Guy and Galaxy of Comics The newest episode of "Robot, Ninja and Gay Guy" has a very familiar setting. That's right, it was shot here at Galaxy of Comics. So for those of you who haven't watched it yet, check it out! If you look closely you will see our, fearless leader, Warren in the background Come on by and let us know you saw us in the video. October 10th 2009 Z-BLADE XX Signing The creative team for Atomic Basement’s Z-BLADE XX will be doing an issue #1 signing at GALAXY OF COMICS in Van Nuys, CA, on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. From 2pm-6pm, as the signing gets under way, Z-Blade XX himself will be armored up and ready to greet guests, so bring your cameras!
Also, free buttons will be handed out with every issue #1 purchase and Guy LeMay’s original Atomic Basement AND Viper comics artwork will be sold at great prices! So, forget that lame haunted house you were going to attend with your younger brother and all his IDIOT friends, and get yourself to the real party!!! October 8th 2009 Gregg Hurwitz Signing Photos Thanks to everyone for making the Gregg Hurwitz signing with are friends over at ComicImpact.com such a great day. For those of you who couldn’t make it down, you missed advice from Greg himself, on how to get your foot in the industry door.
October 1st 2009 Gregg Hurwitz Signing
August 28th 2009 Are you Single ? Do you love to geek-out over all things Sci-Fi,Horror, Fantasy, Comics and Animation then come join us! You just might meet the geek of your dreams! On Saturday September 12th at 7:00pm for more info please make sure to check out the SoulGeek meetup page. Galaxy of Comics is s located in the San Fernando Valley, at the southwest corner of Louise Ave. and Saticoy St. in Van Nuys, California. 17306 Saticoy St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 August 26th 2009 Pick of the Week: BLACKEST NIGHT TITANS #1 (OF 3) Blackest Night: Titans is easily the book I am most excited about that is coming out of the Blackest Night event, including Blackest Night. This book is going to be deeply disturbing. Like all of the other Blackest Night books, we will see the resurrection of loved ones super powered and otherwise, and the resulting emotional torture they inflict on the living. The titans, more than any other team, have had a ton of casualties (as a matter of fact the next issue, also released this week, has a cover of a coffin, one of many such covers to grace this book). As a result we are likely to see quite a few fallen titans as black lanterns, messing with the heads of their still living teammates and trying to steal their hearts (literally). Most exciting of all in this issue is the return of Terra, former Titan and drama queen...pain and destruction followed this chick everywhere in life, so take my word she's gonna be a terror in death. More than the awesome story we're promised I am thrilled with the creative team on this book. I get a book with my one of my favorite writers, J.T. Krul, and one of my favorite artists, Ed Benes. It's very much a dream team for me, I'm sure they'll make magic together.
J.T. Krul is the master of words who has worked on my favorite book of all time, Soulfire, as well as Fathom (both titles from Aspen Comics) and you might remember the Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy one-shot he did for DC Comics and the lead up to the Blackest Night: Titans mini-series, Titan's #15. What I really like about him as a writer is how rich his character development is. In one issue he can make you care deeply for someone who may be brand new to you. As if that weren't enough to entice we have art by Ed Benes. I first came across his work on Birds of Prey (although you might know him from Supergirl or Justice League of America) and was immediately taken by how stunning it was. I know there is a lot more to art than how pretty it is, especially in comics great consideration should be taken, for instance, in an artists ability to tell a story, but honestly...it's just SO PRETTY. That's not to say that he lacks other qualities, I only mean to impress that it's probably worth the $2.99 this book costs just to have a series of panel-sized pictures from this guy. You're probably already picking up all the other Blackest Night titles so do yourself a favor and get your hands on this one too. check out the preview here August 20th 2009 Pick of the Week: Batgirl #1 Barbara Gordon is my favorite character. I loved her as Batgirl, I love her as Oracle, and I'll always hold onto my foolish hope that she'll one day be Batgirl again. I SERIOUSLY doubt that will ever happen, but here's to hoping. I am writing this on the day the comic was released, I have gotten word that Batgirl has been revealed, but I can't read it until I write this out, so here we go. I DO NOT thnk Barbara will be Batgirl, so there are only a few other options really. The popular choice for the reveal is Stephanie Brown (formerly Spoiler/Robin), along with a majority of fans, I think she is going to be the wearer of the cowl. I do have to credit my boss for that original idea, as far as I can tell he came up with that before anyone else, and as I recall he didn't really at the time have a reason for it, other than a hunch. At first I played around with the idea...I really wouldn't mind her as Batigrl. I like the character, she's pretty bad a**, and she's part iof the Bat Family allready, easy fit. Also, it JUST NOW occured to me that if we got Steph in that costume I could again have fun rooting for a Batgirl/Robin pairing (I love the Dick Grayson & Brabara Gordon pairing), allthough technically Tim is now Red Robin I've always hoped they could make it work. Here's why I think it's Steph. Go back to me with to issue 2 of Red Robin, which 2nd printed today by the way. Steph and Tim had another confrontaion about Steph's supposed betrayal and lying to Tim, blah blah blah, and he says "...I still can't trust you to wear that costume". pretty much I'm thinking Tim shamed her outta being Spoiler but she'll talk herself into Batgirl, maybe with the intent of a fresh start, prooving herslef and so on.
Other obvious options are Cassandra Caine (the most recent Batgirl) and Charlotte "Charlie" Gage-Radcliffe (Misfit). First, I don't think that it will be Cassie simply because it would be pretty stupid for them to make a huge reveal for the person who is currently Batgirl, OR at least really deceptive (kinda like when people say they are going to reveal certain red people's identity and don't...not cool!!!) . Also, I don't reeeeeally like Cassie as Batgirl...sorry. As for Charlie, well it's obvious right? For those of you who may not know Charlie was brought into the DCU during a "Birds of Prey" storyline with a mystery Batgirl on the loose, hmmmm, interesting. Now, I'm gonna throw someone else in the mix. No one I have heard brought up, but there has been a lot of talk and obviously I haven't heard all of it. Last night I just randomly though of the idea of Cassie Sandsmark, Wonder Girl. Why could it be her? Let's go back again to the pages of Red Robin, this time issue 3. Tim and Cassie had a talk about Tim's suspicions about Batman being alive, among other things. Obviously Cassie is concerned about him and she want's to help him cope, what better way to keep tabs and be there that join the family? I know it's a strech, just a thought I randomly had, but that would also be pretty awesome. I like Cassie and again with the potention Batgirl (Red) Robin pairing I like those two together too, althought I like him a little better with Steph. So, let's summarize and put it into numbers shall we? I think I am putting Steph at about an 80% chance, Charlie at 10%. Wondergirl at 5%, Barbara at 3 and Cassie Cane at 2%. We'll see but seriously pick this book up, I am SO excited. Batgirl is written by Bryan Q. Miller with Pencils by Lee Garbett. P.S. I just opened the issue to get those names and we allrady have a reveal, so no red person reveal shinanegans. August 1st 2009 Birthday Party July 21st 2009 Pick of the Week Dellec # 1
Dellec is the name of the newest series to come out of Aspen Comics; it's alsothe name of the character we follow. Dellec is your basic tough silent type. He's got a chip on his shoulder and he wants to make others pay. Sounds like a gem right? Ok let me explain... And now: Since I have your attention...As most of you know this weekend is San Diego Comic-Con 2009, it's a really exciting time for comics because companies make all sorts of big announcements and it's made more exciting by the presence of con-exclusives. For this week in correlation with my pick, I'd like to draw attention to the insanely awesome exclusives being offered by Aspen Comics this year, including 2 con-exclusive covers of Dellec #1. If you're going to be there I recommend getting down to Aspen Comics Booth #2321, and grabbing some while they last. Check out more info on these books here
July 15th 2009 Pick of the Week: TITANS #15 Titan's #15 is one of three books coming out this week that are part of the major event Blackest Night. The other two of course are Blackest Night #1 and Blackest Night Tales of the Corps #1. Those two are also definitely worth a read.
J.T. Krul is the master of words who has worked on my favorite book of all time, Soulfire, as well as Fathom (both titles from Aspen Comics) and you might remember the Joker's Asylum: Poison Ivy one-shot he did for DC Comics. What I really like about him as a writer is how rich his character development is. In one issue he can make you care deeply for someone who may be brand new to you. This is part of the reason why I think he's the right person to re-introduce us to Garth or to welcome the new reader to his complexities. The other great thing he does is transport you into the world of the comic, you will lose yourself in the descriptiveness and nuance of his writing in a way that leaves you dying for more. Correction: Second week in a row!! DC comics named Ed Benes as the artist for this book when in fact it is Jose Luis. No oversell, the art is gorgeous regardless of the mix-up. I do however know that the Titans: Blackest Night series is J.T. Krul and Ed Benes. Sorry for the miss-information. July 7th 2009 Pick of the Week: MS MARVEL #41 DKR Since the start of the series Ms. Marvel has been a really good book. It's one of the books that has been very regularly well-done, the writing and the art have been consistent, and who doesn't like Carol Danvers, I mean really? Ms. Marvel is a great character.
Here's what's happening now. Issue 37 of Ms. Marvel ended with the "death" of Carol Danvers via power overload and explosion. You know by now that I almost always skeptical of comic book deaths, as you should all be. In this case though I have particular issues. First of all, the cover of this month's Ms. Marvel 41 shows Carol Danvers which means she might be back from the dead a short 4 issues after the fact. Also, I have been pretty annoyed about continuity. Marvel is usually very good about keeping their comics on the same page, but the entire time Carol has been dead she's been on missions with the New Avengers, consider me bothered. Ok, end rant on that point. Correction: The penciler for this issue is Sergio Arino, the Marvel website erroneously named Takeda as the penciler. As for the effect of this news on my pick, I still think it was a great issue and allthough I prefer Takeda's work, Arino's stuff is still worth a look. June 30th 2009 Pick of the Week: Captain America: Reborn #1 of 5
Why am I excited about this book? Be serious! I love Steve Rogers and I cannot wait to have him back! Ok...enough exclamation marks. Roughly 2 years ago, in Captain America #25, Steve Rogers was shot and killed outside of a courthouse. Why was he killed? Because Marvel promised us a major death coming out of Civil War. I really think that's why, I don't think the character needed to die, I think they just wanted to shake things up and when push came to shove Captain America or Iron Man had to die. Ok, fine, I've made my peace with the decision. After news broke out of his death, comic fans began to debate, as often is the case, how long he would stay dead. June 26th 2009 Captain America Returns / 4th of July Sale Did you know about the Galaxy Of Comics Captain America Returns/4th of July Sale ? Guess what ??? Everything in the store will be 10% to 75% off, including special deals on Hardcovers, Trade Paperbacks, Back issues (excluding consignments), Posters and more. So why not stop by... Galaxy of Comics is located in the San Fernando Valley, at the southwest corner of Louise Ave. and Saticoy St. in Van Nuys, California. 17306 Saticoy St. Van Nuys, CA 91406 June 24th 2009 Pick of the Week: RUNAWAYS #11
Runaways is one of Marvel Comics most wonderful and under-appreciated series. It's the Pushing Daisies of comics...I mean, until Pushing Daisies comes out. It seems that no matter how well written or fantastically drawn, young super-heroes like the Runaways and Young Avengers have a tough time being taken seriously by the common comic book fan. Also, like Pushing Daisies it is critically acclaimed, loved by it's particular group of fans, and not the highest in the numbers game. So here's the scoop about the past of this series: We are currently on Volume 3. Volume 1 & 2 were considered a great success within the limitations of being a "side-kick book", Brian K. Vaughn and Joss Whedon gave us a whole lot of awesome story. Volume 3, some would say, hit a bit of a rough patch. Since the start of the new volume Runaways has gotten mixed reviews from fans who think that Terry Moore (writer) and Humberto Ramos (penciler) are not particularly suited for this book or these characters. Do I think that's true? No, I would have to disagree, I think that folks got used to a certain look and tone that the book had and are just tweaked by the change, I personally love both of these guys, and i think they did a bang up job on this book. And now for the point. Runaways #11 marks the start of a new creative team taking over the book, Kathryn Immonen (writer) and Sara Pichelli (art). This is a great hopping on point for new readers, and a chance for old readers disenchanted by the latest run, to give the book another chance. What's the book about? Teens with superpowers trying to make it on there own after they took down there super villain parents at the start of the series.....pretty much. Good news is, Marvel always includes those handy "previously" pages, so that will catch you up on what you need to know. Bottom line: give this series a chance it's gonna surprise you. June 16th 2009 Pick of the week Executive Assistant Iris #1
Everyone knows that I love Aspen Comics. I can't help it, their comics are truly something different than others out there. They bring in top writers and artist and produce entertaining and often soul-stirring comics dealing with relatable characters in seriously fantastic circumstances. Executive Assistant Iris is a great example of a fresh new series that would only come out of smaller publishers such as Aspen. As some of you may know I started my pick of the weeks a while ago before actually typing them out here. I did so for the express purpose of alerting customers to comics that are worth their time, that they might not have otherwise considered. Here it is, a new series you should take notice of!! Executive Assistant Iris, is based on the real life position held by some Chinese women in the 1970s/1980s in which they acted as assistants and assassins for high-level businessmen. Iris is one such woman who was trained to be a devoted helper to her "master" in any capacity needed. Do I really need to sell you on this? Super hot assassin who alternates between sexy secretary outfits and skin-tight leather...and she has swords. Executive Assistant Iris is created by David Wohl, Brad Foxhoven & Michael Turner written by David Wohl with art by Eduardo Francisco. You can find out more about this title on the Aspen Comics website June 8th 2009 Pick of the Week: RED ROBIN #1
I've made it no secret that I believe DC comics as a whole has been disappointing as of late. With the exception of such shining lights as Green Lantern (and really anything Geoff Johns touches) and the Bat-titles, there is little in the way of good to come out of the seemingly perma-number-two company. Don't get me wrong, I am a big fan of many DC characters and creative teams, I just think they are going through a rough patch, and as a matter of fact I am hoping the relaunch of the Bat titles and "Blackest Night" will result in a resurgence. End precursor. That being said, I think it's an interesting move on DC's part to launch a new title with talent that came out of Marvel books. Red Robin, is a new on-going series written by Christopher Yost, best known for his work on X-Men titles (New X-Men, X-Force) with art by Ramon Bachs (Civil War: Front Line). The character Red Robin has been many different people too complicated to explain here, check wikipedia. I for one am super-excited about this book. Other than the creative team, there's not much we know about the contents of this book. DC has been very vague about the identities of the shuffled about characters in the Bat Family and has been rather tight lipped about letting story points that could reveal anything at all slip. Here's what we do know: someone is Red Robin (let's be serious though we all know it's Tim Drake, it's gotta be) , and said someone, doesn't believe Bruce Wayne is dead so he's gonna find him. Yea...it's Tim. Here's where the theories start to fly. The difference in the muscle size between Red Robin and Tim Drake when last we saw him is too great to dismiss. Some fans theorize that while it has to be Tim behind the mask it may be a different universe or back from the future Tim Drake.... I honestly don't know what to expect but I am definitely curious. Pick it up, even it it's only for the pretty Francis Manapul cover, that's a good enough reason. June 1st 2009 Batman and Robin #1
Hey fans of Galaxy of Comics we are working on are new web site so part of the site will not be working at 1000 % till this Wednesday for new comic book day yet you still can check out what’s coming out this week in the world of comics. We hope you enjoy the new design of our site. Also here Dana’s first PICK OF THE WEEK Pick of the Week: BATMAN AND ROBIN #1 Holy Awesome Team-Up! Since the first Batman and Robin team-up, the dynamic duo have been about unlikely pairings brought together by a common bond and/or Bruce Wayne's hero complex. The sullen, level-headed Batman takes on a youthful and impetuous Robin. "Batman & Robin" couples Dick Grayson the first Robin and Damian Wayne the son of Bruce Wayne. Not to pick favorites but Dick Grayson is a well-developed overall kind-hearted character, while Damian Wayne is a one-demensional brat.
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