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Outland Comics Newsletter: Outcries!
No. 100, Week of August 19, 2007
Welcome to Outcries!
It wouldn’t be right not to note the fact that this is the 100th issue of Outcries! That said I’d like to give the credit to the two gentlemen that came up with the title and the first issue of “Outcries!” – Clifton Davis and Chase Moritz – although they’d probably argue about who came up with it first. Anyway – we hope over the last few years you’ve enjoyed receiving and reading our little newsletter – we try to be brief yet informative – and most seem to appreciate knowing what’s coming each week along with the things like Clifton’s Pick of the Week and other bits of news and recommendations that we think you’d like to hear about.
Thanks also to Garrett Brinker for his past contributions on Magic the Gathering (here’s hoping he’ll be back with more!), to Aaron Lee for posting the newsletter and other information on our Web-site – and to Derek Peterson and everyone else who contributed with an idea or favorite “Pick”.
Here’s to another 100 and more!
Be sure to sign up for the Magic the Gathering Tournaments!
Beginning Friday, August 31, 2007 Outland Comics will host Magic the Gathering Tournaments! There’s still a few more openings left! Those interested can sign-up at the store or by e-mailing us at Outland@outlandcomics.com! Seating will be limited to the first 16 that sign-up! Stay tuned for more information!!
Clif’s Pick of the Week: Booster Gold #1. After some moderate success in 52, Booster Gold has been given yet another chance at his own series. This time, he's is becoming a better version of Jean-Claude Van Damme and will be an actual “time cop”. Thanks to the actions of Mr. Mind and Superboy Prime (never punch walls, kids. Nothing good ever comes from it), anomalies are appearing throughout history and it's up to Booster to fix them. If I'm being fair, Booster Gold #1 was not the best written story of the week. He's not even that great of a character...yet. This comic is my pick because it was a lot better than a Booster Gold comic should be. After only one issue, you want to start cheering for the hero that Booster can be. I've never been a big fan of Jurgens’ art, but it seems to fit the writing style and he hasn't drawn a mullet on either Booster or Superman, so it's an okay start. Bottom line is they make you want to read a Booster Gold story and that alone is a great accomplishment.
Recommended Reads from last week: BOOSTER GOLD #1 (best line ever from Rip Hunter: “punching history? Please!”), CAPTAIN AMERICA #29 CWI, ACTION COMICS #854 (CD) (Krypto’s back!), JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #12 (great team story). And there was probably more but I haven’t had a chance to read them!
Missed an issue – check with Clifton! 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!
Enjoy!
Also Arriving this Week:
Posters!
300 QUEEN GORGO WALL SCROLL $18.99
FANTASTIC FOUR BY JOHN ROMITA JR POSTER $6.99
HALO POSTER $6.99
T-Shirts!
SPIDER-MAN 3 BACK IN BLACK T/S XL $12.99
Anime/Manga!
BOME VOLUME 23 FATE STAY NIGHT SABER PVC FIGURE $29.99
Trade Paperbacks, Hardcovers and Graphic Novels!
AKIRA CLUB HC $29.95
FRANK MILLERS ROBOCOP TP (MR) $29.99
PARADISE X VOLUME 2 TP NEW PRINTING $29.99
SHOWCASE PRESENTS WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 1 TP $16.99
STAR WARS KNIGHTS O/T OLD REPUBLIC COMMENCEMENT $18.95
STAR WARS KNIGHTS O/T OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 2 FLASHPOINT $18.95
ULTIMATES VOLUME 1 TP $12.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 17 CLONE SAGA TP $24.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER MAN 100 PROJECT TP $10.00
ULTIMATES VOLUME 2 HOMELAND SECURITY TP $17.99
WALKING DEAD VOLUME 2 HC (MR) $29.99
WALKING DEAD VOLUME 2 TP MILES BEHIND US TP (MR) $12.99
WALKING DEAD VOLUME 3 SAFETY BEHIND BARS TP $12.99
WALKING DEAD VOLUME 4 HEARTS DESIRE TP (MR) $12.99
WIZARD JIM LEE MILLENNIUM EDITION LTD DELUXE HC $29.99
VARIANT Covers, Specials and One-Shots!
BLACK SUMMER WRAP COVER #2 (OF 7) (MR) $2.99
GAMEKEEPER JOHN CASSADAY COVER #4 (MR) $2.99
GAMEKEEPER MUKESH SINGH COVER #4 (MR) $2.99
TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE SIGNED #41 (MR) $10.00
THOR SUYDAM NON-ZOMBIE VARIANT #1 $2.99
Magazines!
BECKETT BASEBALL SEPT 2007 #270 $4.99
BECKETT BASKETBALL SEPT 2007 #206 $4.99
CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURINE COLLECTABLE MAGAZINE #46 CAPT MARVEL $12.00
TRANSFORMERS MAGAZINE #2 $7.99
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!
EXCLUSIVE ROOKIE-CARD-OF-THE-MONTH PROMOTION! – Upper Deck and Major League Baseball have teamed up to launch a new Rookie Card of the Month promotion. Each month a rookie will be selected based on the popularity of his trading card and his on-field performance. The Rookie Card of the Month will be announced the first week of each month.
To receive this exclusive Rookie of the Month Card free just purchase 5 packs of 2007 Upper Deck or Fleer Baseball Cards or a minimum of $10.00 in other store merchandise (excludes consignment sales).
“BE THE MVP” SWEEPSTAKES – The MLBPA, Topps and Upper Deck have launched the "Be the MVP" campaign to help introduce more kids to the fun of baseball cards.
Specially marked packs of Topps Series 2, Upper Deck Series 2 and Fleer Ultra baseball cards offer game cards containing codes for online entry to win one of two Grand Prize trips for four to the 2008 All-Star Game, including an on-field experience during the Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium in New York. Other prizes include: 5 Xbox 360 video game consoles; 1,800 MLB caps by New Era; 300 Backyard Baseball 2007 video games, and 25 autographed baseballs. Also, each game piece has a code that entitles the recipient to a free digital download at www.bbcards.com.
No purchase is necessary for participation. For sweepstakes rules and conditions, please visit www.bbcards.com or ask Clifton to see a copy.
Books Arriving Wednesday, August 15, 2007
ACTION COMICS #854 (CD) $2.99
AMAZONS ATTACK #5 (OF 6) $2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #543 $2.99
AMELIA RULES #18 $2.95
ANNIHILATION CONQUEST STAR LORD #2 (OF 4) $2.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN #22 $2.99
BATMAN #668 $2.99
BATMAN LOBO DEADLY SERIOUS #1 (OF 2) $5.99
BIRDS OF PREY #109 $2.99
BLACK SUMMER #2 (OF 7) (MR) $2.99
BLACK SUMMER WRAP COVER #2 (OF 7) (MR) $2.99
BLUE BEETLE #18 $2.99
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #5 $2.99
CABLE DEADPOOL #44 $2.99
CLOUDFALL #1 $4.95
COUNTDOWN 36 $2.99
DEVI #13 $2.99
FABLES #64 (MR) $2.99
FANTASTIC FIVE #4 (OF 5) $2.99
GAMEKEEPER JOHN CASSADAY COVER #4 (MR) $2.99
GAMEKEEPER MUKESH SINGH COVER #4 (MR) $2.99
GARTH ENNIS STREETS OF GLORY PREVIEW (MR) $1.99
GD SOURCEBOOK OFF HANDBOOK TO THE GD UNIVERSE #8 $3.95
GEN 13 #11 $2.99
GREEN ARROW YEAR ONE #4 (OF 6) $2.99
GREEN LANTERN 2ND PRINTING #21 $2.99
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #15 $2.99
HALO UPRISING #1 (OF 4) (MR) $3.99
HIGHLANDER #10 $2.99
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #8 $2.99
INVINCIBLE #45 $2.99
IRON MAN #21 $2.99
JSA CLASSIFIED #29 $2.99
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #8 $2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #15 $2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #27 $2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #4 $2.99
MOUSE GUARD WINTER 1152 #1 (OF 6) $3.50
MYSTIC ARCANA SCARLET WITCH $2.99
NEW BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON ZERO #1 $2.99
OUTSIDERS FIVE OF A KIND WEEK 4 METAMORPHO AQUAMAN $2.99
PIRATES VS NINJAS II UP THE ANTE #2 (OF 8) $3.50
RAMAYAN 3392 AD RELOADED #1 $2.99
SABRINA VOLUME 2 #87 $ 2.25
SCOOBY DOO #123 $2.25
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #40 $2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #19 $2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #20 $2.99
SPIRIT #9 $2.99
STAR WARS KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #19 $2.99
STAR WARS LEGACY #10 $2.99
STAR WARS LEGACY (NEW PRINTING) #3 $2.99
SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #33 $2.99
SUPERMAN #666 (NOTE PRICE) $3.99
TAROT WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE SIGNED #41 (MR) $10.00
TERMINATOR 2 INFINITY #2 $3.50
TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE BY HIMSELF #1 (OF 2) (MR) $2.99
THE ORDER #2 CWI $2.99
THOR SUYDAM NON-ZOMBIE VARIANT #1 $2.99
THUNDERBOLTS #116 $2.99
TOUPYDOOPS #6 (RES) (MR) $3.50
TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT TARGET 2006 #5 $3.99
TRIALS OF SHAZAM #7 (OF 12) $2.99
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #45 $2.99
WALKING DEAD #40 (MR) $2.99
WOLVERINE #56 $3.99
WORLD WAR HULK GAMMA CORPS #2 (OF 4) WWH $2.99
WORLD WAR HULK GAMMA FILES $3.99
X-MEN #202 $2.99
X-MEN FIRST CLASS VOLUME 2 #3 $2.99
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