Outland Comics – 2095 E. 17th Street – Idaho Falls, ID – 83404 – 208-529-5717
Outland Comics Newsletter: Outcries!
No. 131, Week of March 31, 2008
Welcome to Outcries!
For all of our customer’s who don’t already know – Clifton’s last day with us was this past Saturday. Justin Haire – who some of you know or may have seen in the store helping out – will be on hand along with one or both of the owners (Karen and Dean Groetzinger) filling in.
As we’ve already said there’s going to be some tough weeks ahead for us – as we work to find someone else to manage the store – and for the continued operation of the store.
YES – rest assured Outland Comics is remaining open!
We’ll all be doing our very best to ensure a smooth transition and to provide you with the great service you’re looking for!
For our Box Customers – if we don’t automatically recognize you – let us know you’re there and we’ll get your comics pulled for you right away!
You’ll probably be seeing a lot more of us in the future – and we certainly appreciate your patience over the next several weeks – and your continued support well into the future!
More News:
I’ll just take a little time for a quick update on a couple of things and to let everyone know what’s coming this week!
· National Baseball Card Day! This past Saturday, March 29 was National Baseball Card Day! If you didn’t get a chance to stop by we still have some of the exclusive packs of cards left! Stop by and celebrate the sport!
· Magic the Gathering Tournaments! We plan on continuing with the Friday MTG Tournaments – plan on another in two weeks – Friday April 11th!!
· FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Mark your calendars! Saturday, May 3rd is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY – great stuff all day – and best of all it’s FREE!
Pick for the Week: BLUE BEETLE #25 - I’ve always liked this series – and this one stands out for a number of reasons: 1.) we get to really “know” the Scarab that is the Blue Beetle’s power, 2.) young Jaime Reyes truly embraces the “gift” the Scarab has bestowed upon him as the Blue Beetle, and 3.) there’s a whole lot of kicking of Alien-!@#$ - by a whole lot of heroes – including “the crazy one”. Witty stuff and well done to boot.
Best of the Rest:
X-Men Legacy #209 DWS. This one has a rhythm to it that previous stories seem to have missed – well worth the read – and for staying tuned in to what comes next.
New Warriors #10. There’s some distrust forming among the team as they begin to question Night Thrasher’s motives for choosing them as “New Warriors”.
New Avengers #39 SII. The growing distrust that everyone may be a Skrull is starting to take its toll – and proving that you can’t be too sure who’s part of the “Secret Invasion”.
Daredevil #106. Yes – we’ve seen Matt like this before – but don’t we all wish we could work out our troubles the Daredevil way?
Countdown to Adventure #8 (Of 8). All things come to a sunny conclusion for our heroes – sort of.
Recommended Reads! @ 20% OFF:
X-FACTOR # 29 DWS, $2.99 – and these “encore” issues (ASK FOR THESE!) PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #0, $3.50, and GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS ONE SHOT, $4.99 – both worth a read - ALL 20% OFF THIS WEEK!
Job Opportunities!
Want to work in a Comic Store? Outland Comics currently has positions open for both full-time and part-time personnel!
A Full-time Manager position is now available – responsibilities include the general day-to-day operation of the store including supervision of occasional part-time personnel. Previous retail managerial experience is essential. The right individual will be someone who is conscientious and customer service oriented along with great attitude and a strong interest and understanding of comics and gaming. A well groomed appearance and professional attitude is mandatory! Call for details!
Part-time employee positions are also available – the hours and schedule will be flexible (Primarily Saturdays and some evenings). Previous retail experience would be a plus but not necessary. The right individual will be someone who is conscientious and customer service oriented with an interest or understanding of comics and gaming.
Interested? Contact us at Outland@outlandcomics.com or stop by the store for an application – or call Dean at 521-1739.
Missed an issue? We’re still able to get first printings of many of the titles you want! And as always we’ve got the latest selection of Variant Covers, Trade Paperbacks, Graphic Novels and Hardcovers!
Have a great week – and Happy Reading!
Magic the Gathering Tournaments!
The next MTG Tournament will be Friday, April 11th! starting at 7:00 PM! If you’re interested in participating you can call the store at 529-5717 for more details or e-mail us at outland@outlandcomics.com for more details! Seating is limited to the first 16 that sign-up!
Also Arriving this Week:
GAMING!
World of Warcraft Servants of the Betrayer Boosters
Yu-Gi-Oh Gold Edition Boosters
Star Wars!
Star Wars Playing Cards – 3 officially licensed sets highlighting 55 posters, quotes and the Women of Star Wars!
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers and Graphic Novels!
BOYS TP VOL 02 GET SOME (MR), $19.99
HULK TP PLANET HULK, $34.99
VARIANT Covers, Specials, First Issues and One-Shots!
ACTION COMICS #863 VARIANT EDITION, $2.99
ANNA MERCURY #1 PAINTED COVER, $3.99
ANNA MERCURY #1 WRAP COVER, $3.99
COUNTDOWN SPECIAL KAMANDI 80 PAGE GIANT, $4.99
DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL 3 #9 COVER A ROBERTS, $3.50
DARKNESS BUTCHER ONE SHOT $3.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME #2 (OF 5) QUESADA VARIANT, $3.99
FRANK FRAZETTAS DARK KINGDOM ONE-SHOT, $3.99
LOGAN #2 (OF 3) BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT, $3.99
TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK DINOBOTS #6 REGULAR RETRO ART COVER, $3.99
SECRET INVASION #1 (OF 8) BLANK CON COVER VARIANT, $3.99
SECRET INVASION #1 (OF 8) MCNIVEN VARIANT, $3.99
SONIC X #1, $2.25
YOUNG X-MEN #1 DWS, $2.99
Magazines!
DR WHO MAGAZINE #393, $7.99
HEAVY METAL MAY 2008 #116 (MR), $5.99
ICV2 GUIDE #53
SCRYE #120 JUN 2008, $5.99
Now Going On!
Topps 5-cent Promotion Returns with Baseball Card History! Topps is opening the 2008 Topps Baseball Season with its new “Baseball Card History” promotion. Purchase a Baseball Card History 5-card pack for just a nickel! Then for the rest of the season pick up the next new card in the series free with a minimum purchase of $5.00! The promotion ends in July.
50th Anniversary of Topps Basketball! Topps is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Topps Basketball in 2008 with a Limited Edition 50-card set featuring the best NBA Players from the past five decades! A new “Topps 50” Basketball Card will be released for every week of the 2007-08 NBA season. Receive one of 50 limited edition “Topps 50” Basketball Cards with any store purchase of $5.00 or more!
SPORTS CARD PRE-ORDERS – We are taking pre-orders on sports cards that’ll be coming out in the next few months. A list and prices will be available at the store – or just send an e-mail to outland@outlandcomics.com and we’ll send you the latest Pre-Order List and make sure you get any updates!
Pre-orders are filled on a first-ordered, first-filled basis – so please keep in mind that prices are subject to change and products are subject to availability. Note the Release Date and order your boxes early!
Books Arriving Wednesday, April 2, 2008
ABE SAPIEN THE DROWNING #3 (OF 5), $2.99
ACTION COMICS #863 VARIANT EDITION, $2.99
ACTION COMICS #863, $2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #555, $2.99
ANITA BLAKE VAMPIRE HUNTER GUILTY PLEASURES #10 (OF 12), $2.99
ANNA MERCURY #1 PAINTED COVER, $3.99
ANNA MERCURY #1 WRAP COVER, $3.99
ARCHIE #583, $2.25
BOYS #17, $2.99
BRIT #5, $2.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #13, $2.99
CABLE #2 DWS, $2.99
CEMETERY BLUES #3, $3.50
CLANDESTINE #3 (OF 5), $2.99
COUNTDOWN SPECIAL KAMANDI 80 PAGE GIANT, $4.99
COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS #4, $2.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME #2 (OF 5) QUESADA VARIANT, $3.99
DARK TOWER LONG ROAD HOME #2 (OF 5), $3.99
DARKNESS BUTCHER ONE SHOT $3.99
DC SPECIAL RAVEN #2 (OF 5), $2.99
DETECTIVE COMICS #843, $2.99
DEVI #18, $2.99
DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOL 3 #9 COVER A ROBERTS, $3.50
EVERYBODY’S DEAD #2, $3.99
FRANK FRAZETTAS DARK KINGDOM ONE-SHOT, $3.99
GI JOE AMERICA’s ELITE #34, $3.50
HIGHLANDER WAY OF THE SWORD #4, $3.50
INFINITY INC #8, $2.99
JONAH HEX #30, $2.99
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #44, $2.25
KICK ASS #2, $2.99
LOGAN #2 (OF 3) BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT, $3.99
LOGAN #2 (OF 3), $3.99
LOONEY TUNES #161, $2.25
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #38, $2.99
METAL MEN #7 (OF 8), $2.99
MIDNIGHTER #18, $2.99
MOON KNIGHT #17, $2.99
NEW DYNAMIX #2 (OF 5), $2.99
NEW EXILES #4, $2.99
NIGHTWING #143, $2.99
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #2 (OF 6), $2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #18, $2.99
SCALPED #16, $2.99
SECRET INVASION #1 (OF 8) BLANK CON COVER VARIANT, $3.99
SECRET INVASION #1 (OF 8) MCNIVEN VARIANT, $3.99
SECRET INVASION #1 (OF 8), $3.99
SONIC X #1, $2.25
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #8, $4.99
STARSHIP TROOPERS #7, $3.50
SUPERGIRL #28, $2.99
TRANSFORMERS BEST OF UK DINOBOTS #6 REGULAR RETRO ART COVER, $3.99
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #12 (OF 12), $3.50
TWELVE #4 (OF 12), $2.99
VINYL UNDERGROUND #7, $2.99
WALKING DEAD #48, $2.99
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #3 2ND PRINTING, $2.99
WORLD OF WARCRAFT #4, $2.99
YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #3 (OF 6), $2.99
YOUNG X-MEN #1 DWS, $2.99
ZORRO #2, $3.50
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