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Week of 8/18/2010

Hi everyone!

Is anyone else in shock that it is already the third week of August? This isn't a bad thing, of course - cooler weather is finally on the horizon!

This week, Heroes customer and part-time staff member Anne Adamson officially joins the newsletter crew as writer of the "Small Press" column. Scroll down after these short announcements to see her inaugural pick of the week! [EDITOR'S NOTE: As Anne was out of town when the newsletter "went to press" I have taken the liberty of temporarily naming her new column; in the event of extreme lameness, please place no blame upon Anne herself. -Ross]

We encourage those of you with a few moments to spare to send a quick message to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it welcoming Anne to the fold!

In store this week: The third issue of the sellout Batman Beyond miniseries, part 2 of Paul Dini's "Heart of Hush" sequel in Streets of Gotham #15, the penultimate chapter of the JLA/JSA crossover "Dark Times" with Justice Society of America #42, two new Avengers title to keep Andy happy - New Avengers #3 and Secret Avengers #4 (the conclusion of the series' first story arc!) - and the second installment of the Messiah Complex sequel "The Five Lights" featured in the 40-page Uncanny X-Men #527.

For indie/small press fans, there is also Image Comics' Sweets #2 and Image United #3, Dynamite's reboot of the classic Lee Falk character in The Last Phantom #1 (with two covers by Alex Ross!), and shambling undead shenanigans galore with zombo-Western The Sixth Gun #3 and the similarly zombie-themed Ides of Blood #1 set in an alternate ancient Rome!

Do you love the band Tool? Guitarist Adam Jones and comics powerhouse Steve Niles are together scripting the X-Files/30 Days of Night series, the second issue of which goes on sale this week!

Finally, you may notice that Ross Haralson has contributed to this week's newsletter only in the role of editor - with the exception of Speculator's Space - but look for the debut of a brand new column from Ross in the next two weeks!

Okay, that about wraps up this week's announcements!

Keep scrolling for all of this week's staff selections!

For those just joining us, here is a brief tour of our newsletter format:

* Vince Ottone's "‘Buy This or Get Whacked' DC Pick of the Week"

o In which Vince will rate DC's most exciting new release(s) using a scale of one to five "tommy guns"

* Andy Ellinas' "‘The Geek Goes Greek!' Mighty Marvel Mag of the Week"

o In which Andy will rate Marvel's most impressive new release(s) on a scale of one to five "Watcher Heads"

* Anne Adamson's "'Totally DREAMy' Small Press Book of the Week"

o In which Ross will rate these fine publishers' hotttttest new release(s) on a scale of one to five "T's"

* Tim Roberts' "‘I Don't Read Comics... But If I Did I'd Totally Read This One' General Comic of the Week"

o In which Tim will rate the most promising new release(s) from lesser known publishers on a scale from one to five "Yankees Ballcaps"

* Mike Ellinas' "Trade School"

o In which Mike will spotlight each week a trade paperback or hardcover collection - be it new or old - that is well worth your hard-earned money!

* Speculator's Space

o In which, if applicable, we will call attention to any new releases that may be worth picking up for "investment purposes"

* Book of the Month

o In which we reveal our selection for the single best comic book released in the previous month

* Current Promotions

o A list of all active HCC&G promotions

* Comics/Merchandise Shipping This Week

o A comprehensive list of all items releasing this Wednesday, August 18. See an item you want, but can't find it in the store? Ask Tim to special order it for you!

* Comics/Merchandise Shipping Next Week

o A list of all items scheduled to ship next Wednesday, August 25; please be aware that details are subject to change due to the possibility of last-minute delays

So, without further ado, let's get started!

THESE ARE THE NEW RELEASES THIS WEEK
LMK IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN ORDER FOR YOU - OR ANYTHING ELSE THAT I CAN ORDER FOR YOU
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TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK

Week of 8/11/2010

Hi everyone!

There is a ton to be excited about this week!

Before we get to the new releases, however, we have a very special announcement: beginning next week, Heroes customer and part-time staff member Anne Adamson will be joining the newsletter crew and taking over the "Small Press" column!

In store this week: The first issue of a brand new cycle for Hellboy-universe title B.P.R.D Hell on Earth - The New World, a new issue of the stellar Batgirl, the debut of the highly anticipated Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors series, the first installment of the latest volume of Joe Hill's Locke and Key (subtitled Keys to the Kingdom), and new issues for the Marvel sellout sensations Steve Rogers: Super Soldier and The Thanos Imperative.

Also, for H.P. Lovecraft fans in need of a good "fix" after reading last month's debut of Neonomicon from Alan Moore, make sure to check out the new Boom! Studios title The Calling: Cthulhu Chronicles. The series' second issue goes on sale this week, and we still have a couple of copies of last month's debut in stock!

If you'll allow a moment of shameless self promotion, Heroes CC&G's very own Ross Haralson wrote a review of last week's S.H.I.E.L.D. #3 that has been published by Comics Bulletin; here is a direct link: http://www.comicsbulletin.com/reviews/128148109921839.htm

Attention fans of all things "Batman": Make sure to check out the "Current Promotions" section for an INCREDIBLE special offer regarding a series set of Batman: The Widening Gyre!

Finally, we'd love feedback from Heroes CC&G customer regarding this newsletter: What do you like? What do you dislike? Have an idea for a fun new column you'd like to read from one of our amazingly talented contributors? Tell us by sending e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We want to hear from you!

*Whew* Enough announcements already!

Keep scrolling to see this week's staff picks, evaluated as always using our three-time award winning* ratings system!