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This Week’s Must Reads + Fun Comics Events
I am trying very hard not to be too repetitive with these, but there are just some books that are SO GOOD that it’s hard not to showcase them every time they come out.
Avenging Spider-Man #4
What a fun book! Not many comics make me chuckle out loud, but Avenging Spider-Man has been great about that so far. This wrapped-up-in-one issue was a wee bit cheesy at the end, but I l am definitely a sucker for that.
Batman #6
“AAAHHHHARRRGSOCOOL!” – my brain, while reading the last two issues of Scott Snyder’s Batman run. If you are not reading this book yet… I don’t get it, why are you not reading this book yet? Don’t read superhero books? Don’t generally read DC? You were thinking about checking this one out but afraid it might be over-hyped for you now? Forget it. Just start reading.
Daredevil #9
Daredevil is another book that kills it every time and is, I would say, unmissable. It’s been hyped quite a bit but that’s because it is so. very. good. I’m a fan of the Moloids, and Paolo Rivera’s art makes them and their corpse-stealing king extra cool and creepy.
Runners Up: Glory #23, Wonder Woman #6, Amazing Spider-Man #697.1, Winter Soldier #2
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION!
The new Jason book, Athos In America, came out on Wednesday! It is completely wonderful. 6 brand new short stories in a beautiful hardcover.
HAPPENINGS!
There’s a lot of fun comics events coming up in the next few days.
Tonight: Our Li’l Depressed Boy volume 2 release party! There will be drinks, music, comics, and fun times. Begins at 7pm.
Tomorrow: LA Zine Fest Comix & Zine reading! “A curated collection of artists involved in the L.A. Zine Fest perform or display their works for a live audience! A mad blast of Comix, Zines, Video, and Performance brought to you by the creators themselves!!!!!” Begins at 8pm.
Sunday: LA Zine Fest! Free, 11am – 5pm. We will have a table there, so come by, say hi, and check out some of the incredible mini comics we will be debuting.
-SHQjulie-
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Li’l Depressed Boy vol 2 Release Party
Please join us on Friday, February 17th at 7pm to celebrate the release of Li’l Depressed Boy volume two!
LDB artist Sina Grace will be here signing books. Both Sina and his sister Salomeh will both be unveiling new artwork for the event, both of Li’l Depressed Boy and based off themes explored in the series. Sina’s brother-in-law Benoit will be DJing the event with tunes that may sound a bit familiar, if you’re reading the book closely enough. There will be prints for sale and free adult beverages for those that are so inclined.
See you there!
RSVP for the event on Facebook here.
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Secret Headquarters 2011 Gift Suggestions Part 4
2011 Gift Suggestions Part 4
HENRY AND GLENN STICKER FUNBAGS
By Igloo Tornado
$5.00
Everyone’s favorite fake cartoon punk rock couple, now in sticker form! 6 sticker designs per pack. Both badass and adorable.
HILDAFOLK by LUKE PEARSON
Published by Nobrow
$11.00
Beautiful all ages comic about little girl named Hildafolk, her deer-fox, and their adventure with a mysterious troll.
DROPS OF GOD vol 1 by TADASHI AGI
Published by Vertical
$14.95
The perfect gift for wine lovers, or anyone who’d enjoy a fun, soap opera-y manga. This comic was a HUGE critical and commercial success overseas, and it’s finally available in English! Volume two is in stock now as well!
PEANUTS: HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN! by CHARLES M. SCHULZ
Published by Boom!
$19.99
Great for Peanuts fans new and old, young and young-at-heart. A graphic novel adaptation of the latest Peanuts animated special.
500 PORTRAITS by TONY MILLIONAIRE
$22.99
Published by Fantagraphics
This brand new book collects 20 years of Tony Millionaire’s beautiful portrait work, everyone from Karl Marx to Ian Mackaye.
Wes Lang x SHQ Shirt
$25.00
Our latest shirt, based on the painting “Whiter Shade of Pale” by Wes Lang. The design is a 12 color silkscreen printed on faded black, custom dyed, locally sourced blanks. Run limited to 120! Available both in the store and our online shop.
SHQ LOGO HAT
$40.00
Made by Ebbets Field Flannels and modeled after vintage baseball caps, our fitted wool hats are black with a hand cut and sewn dark gold felt logo and green satin under the brim. They are 100% made in the USA and are, of course, exclusive to SHQ. Available both in the store and our online shop.
PARKER: THE MARTINI EDITION by DARWYN COOKE
Published by IDW
$75.00
GORGEOUS (seriously) over-sized slipcase hardcover, collecting “The Hunter” and “The Outfit”, along with 65 pages of additional content AND a brand new Darwyn Cooke Parker story! Get into it.
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Secret Headquarters 2011 Gift Suggestions Part 3
2011 Gift Suggestions
Part 3 – Malachi’s Picks
STAY AWAY FROM OTHER PEOPLE by LISA HANAWALT
Self-Published
$5.00
Good for: People looking for funny, innovative, and kind of gross comics.
THE ADVENTURES of TINTIN: THE BROKEN EAR by HERGÉ
Published by Little, Brown & Company
$8.99
An all-time classic adventure story for kids and adults.
SWEET TOOTH Vol. 1 by JEFF LEMIRE
Published by Vertigo
$12.99
Lemire offers a creative twist on the post-apocalyptic genre, balancing the tender with the thrilling.
CABBIE by MARTÍ
Published by Fantagraphics
$19.99
A European (and comically sordid) take on the American crime genre.
POGO by WALT KELLY
Published by Fantagraphics
$39.99
The essential collection of Pogo – A comic that expertly integrates social satire into the daily newspaper format.
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Secret Headquarters 2011 Gift Suggestions Part 2
2011 Gift Suggestions
Part 2 – Julie’s Picks
CAT RACKHAM LOSES IT! by STEVE WOLFHARD
Published by Koyama Press
$5.00
Good for: Your friend who worries to much; fans of Adventure Time/Regular Show/etc.
FRANCIS SHARP in the GRIP OF THE UNCANNY by B. SABO & A. BRATTON
Self-Published
$10.00
Good for: Fans of Amulet and Bone; your rambunctious younger brother.
ANYA’S GHOST by VERA BROSGOL
Published by :01 First Second
$15.99
Good for: Your awesome (if a little moody) teenage niece/sister/daughter.
EYE OF THE MAJESTIC CREATURE by LESLIE STEIN
Published by Fantagraphics
$18.99
Good for: Anyone with an overactive imagination; fans of whimsy and good times.
XENOZOIC by MARK SCHULTZ
Published by Flesk
$39.95
Good for: Fans of gorgeous art and fantastic post-apocalyptic, Land of the Lost-style adventure.
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