NEW LOCAL COMIX!

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Today has been a heavy day for local/indy comix and like good hip hop it just don't stop! Eroyn Franklin, co-founder of Short Run, Seattle's premiere small press comics festival, just dropped off a whole heap of oddly sized, experimental and downright unique comics for the discerning reader. Eroyn's work really comes from a different place than most creators, pulling from influences far outside the comics realm to create thought provoking, insightful and sometimes depressing but always truthful comics about the ever changing world around us.


DEAR DEAR

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

A man tries to cope with loss by videotaping interviews with people who are connected by a traumatic experience. The mysterious event is slowly revealed through awkward interviews and dreamy noir flashbacks.


Minicomic
Copyright 2011
Black and White
34 pages
8.5”x7″
Metallic cover

SORRY SHEETS

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

Sorry Sheets is a slow-paced examination of frustration.


Minicomic
Copyright 2011
Black and White
22 pages
8.5”x7″

FOR THE RECORD, I KNOW THIS IS A BAD IDEA

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

This minicomic is a collection of off-color jokes. WARNING: This book has adult themes and content. It is in no way intended for children or even most adults


Minicomic
Copyright 2012
Black and white
32 pages
5.5”x5.5”

JUST NOISE

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

Minicomic with hand-cut pages
Copyright 2012
Color
24 pages
4.25”x5.5”

DELUGE

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

There is girl, a hobo, and a lot of vomit. The deluge is a struggle with burdens that appear overwhelming but by comparison to the problems of others they are surmountable, even welcomed.


Minicomic
Copyright 2012
Color
32 pages
3”x5.5”

SUNDER

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

Sunder is a brief monologue about duality.


Minicomic
Copyright 2012
Black and White
8 pages
5.5”x4.25”

DETAINED

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

Detained explores immigrant detention centers in Washington state. Each side of the book is a continuous panorama that follows 2 immigrants, Gabriela Cubillos and Many Uch, as they navigate through Seattle’s former INS building and the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma.


26-foot long accordion bound book
Copyright 2011
Color
78 pages
5.5”x8”
This limited edition comes with 2 posters that explore the lives of Many and Gabi after detention

 

VANTAGE

(W/A) Eroyn Franklin

For each scene, the texture of the ground unfurls into a tiny landscape. This foldout book documents the Long Walk, a socially engaged project where Susan Robb leads 50 people on a 4-day, 45 mile walk from Puget Sound to Snoqualmie Falls using the Regional Trails System.


Fold out zine
Copyright 2012
Black and white
2.5″x2.5″


NEW LOCAL(ISH) COMIX!

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Aron Steinke, a cartoonist and teacher from Portland, stopped by yesterday to drop off a batch of shiny new comix for mass consumption!! Wolf teachers, Dog parks and other humorous insights await you in these fantastically produced comics!

 

BIG PLANS SC

(W/A) Aron Steinke

Laugh-out-loud funny, chilling, and meditative, Big Plans collects Aron Nels Steinke's most intimate and relatable stories. With a unique sense of timing, these are incredibly readable comics that are hard to put down. Stories ranging from fear of terrorism, alcoholism, and a shooting at the mall, to a behind the curtain's look at the Academy Awards, Big Plans stands out as one of the most compelling works to come out of the modern DIY movement.

BIG PLANS: The Collected Mini-Comics and More collects Big Plans #1 - #5 and stories from Papercutter #9, Nerd Burglar, Song-Zine and Runner Runner.

 

MR. WOLF

(W/A) Aron Steinke


When he's not creating amazing comics, he's teaching.

Teaching elementary school.

He's assembled a great little mini-zine featuring comics all about the life of a teacher.

They're funny, clever and incredibly observant — both of what it means to be a kid and how they see the world, but how we, as adults interact with them

 

SUPER DUPER DOG PARK

(W/A) Aron Steinke


Aron's latest book is perhaps his best to date. Switching gears a little from his love of cats, he takes on dogs.

So, all get on your bicycle and ride through the Super Duper Dog Park.

It is an awesome amusement park where dogs ride bikes, fly kites, and have an unforgettable day.

Aron spends countless hours drawing each comic panel with pen and ink. For most of this time Aron draws at the dining room table with a cat in his lap or out at the neighborhood coffee shop.

 

SUPER CRAZY CAT DANCE

(W/A) Aron Steinke


Written about Aron's girlfriend and her three cats, Pele, August and Eppie, "The Super Crazy Cat Dance" is a wonderful new color hardcover book for kids and adults.

Rich blacks outlines are filled with colorful cats and cat-lovers, and they anoint this sometimes-rhyming, always enchanting, tale of cat ownership.

It's his self-proclaimed best work to date.

"Some are angry. Some are cranky. Some are short. And some are Lanky."

"You must kiss them. You must love them. You must hug them. You must hold them."


NEPTUNE

(W/A) Aron Steinke


Drawn in beautiful black and white, Neptune is an all-ages graphic novel about a couple of kids and their dog, Neptune, who just might have supernatural powers. Playful and witty, Neptune is quite simply a pleasure to read. Neptune is Aron Nels Steinke’s first graphic novel.


SELF PUBLISH OR PERISH!! LOUNAK DISTRIBUTION!

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While DC and Marvel may pay the bills, big name creators like Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl, and Andy Belanger have banded together to create Lounak Distribution; a collection of high quality, self published books straight from the artist to YOU. As expected, we here at Zanadu jumped on the chance to bring these titles to our customers and hope that people will discover the lesser known works of these fantastic artists!

ABOMINABLE CHARLES CHRISTOPHER VOL 1

(W/A) Karl Kerschl


Karl Kerschl, artist of The Flash, Teen Titans: Year One, and Assassin's Creed, introduced his webcomic 'The Abominable Charles Christopher' in 2007, following the adventures of a dim-witted sasquatch through a world of colourful animal characters. In the few years since its release it has won several awards, including the Eisner Award in 2011 for Best Webcomic. Rather than follow a traditional publishing model, Karl decided to self-publish a hardcover edition of the first chapter, which sold out almost immediately.

Now that same book has been reprinted in a beautiful softcover edition which we are excited to offer to retailers. Featuring a new painted and spot-glossed cover, this family-friendy book will be right at home on store shelves in the company of comics such as Bone and Mouse Guard.

I'm not sure of the best way to describe The Abominable Charles Christopher. To say it's like an unholy mash-up of Walt Kelly, Jeff Smith and Sumerian Mythology is true, but it misses the point completely. It is its own thing, and it does what comics do best: make a world and draw you into it."

- Neil Gaiman - Coraline, American Gods

WOLVES

(W/A) Becky Cloonan

The critically acclaimed short story that sold out of it's initial print-run of 1,000 in just two months is back in stock! It also ships with a free WOLVES bookmark, while supplies last.

As a lone hunter tracks an elusive beast through the forest, he reflects on his life and past love through a series of flashbacks, bringing the story to a climax that is as romantic as it is violent. This powerful mini-comic lends itself to multiple read-throughs, never giving concrete answers but (like the best enigmatic endings) leaves your own conclusions satisfying.

MIRE

(W/A) Becky Cloonan

The much anticipated follow-up to 2011's WOLVES, THE MIRE is a self-contained story set on the eve of battle, when a humble squire is given the task of delivering a letter to a decomposing castle in a swamp. Met with mysterious apparitions, he slowly unveils the truth about why he was sent there, as his past is re-written over the course of twenty two pages.

BLACK CHURCH

(W/A) Andy Belanger

Andy B's 40 pages of pure black and white mini-comic destruction, in a blood red, hand stamped 7" record jacket with a color cover. 7"x7".

1430. In the bitter dark of the Transylvanian winter, Vlad Dracul and his brother narrowly escape their Turkish captors, fleeing into the woods and almost certain danger. There he is entranced by a mysterious witch- but when a prophecy arises that claims their child will be the Antichrist, Vlad is forced to make a difficult decision for the future of his country, the Order of the Dragon, and his son: DRACULA!

BLACK CHURCH is one part The Omen, one part Game of Thrones, and all parts METAL!
File under: Historic horror fantasy; Psychadelic swords and sorcery


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/6/13

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MUDMAN #6

(W/A) Paul Grist

When his mud powers go out of control, Owen Craig has no choice but to turn to the mysterious Mister Gull for help. But just because it's the only choice doesn't make it a good one.


After a short break, Paul Grist, master of the sequential arrangement of framed boxes returns with his brilliant and pure love letter to super-hero books of the past! Mudman reads like early Ditko Spider-Man complete with reluctant teenage angst ridden heroes, weird half naked ocean powered villains, mysterious mentors dressed as pirates and a gorgeous girl next door all wrapped up in a perfectly crafted package of pure fun. This is a creator who has clearly found exactly what he wants to do and is having a blast drawing this book for other people to enjoy! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/6/13

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ROCKETEER ARTIST ED HC

(W/A) Dave Stevens

Dave Stevens' The Rocketeer: Artist's Edition was the first Artist's Edition and it was a runaway hit, selling out in near-record time. Now, due to incredible demand from both fans and retailers, IDW is bringing this Eisner Award-winning book back with a snazzy new edition! This Artist's Edition collects both Rocketeer graphic novels in their entirely, nearly every page has been scanned from Dave Stevens' beautiful original art!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/6/13

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SNAPSHOT #1

(W) Andy Diggle  (A) JOCK

Jake Dobson is your typical nerd; works at the Near-Mint Rhino comic-book store in San Francisco. But when he finds a lost cell phone, he's horrified to discover it's full of snapshots of a murder victim. Suddenly he finds himself hunted by a vengeful hitman who wants his phone back... and Jake in a body bag! And then things start to get *really* complicated...
Don't miss the first ever creator-owned thriller from the team behind THE LOSERS and GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE!

recommended by erin.

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/6/13

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WEAPONS OF THE METABARONS HC (NEW PTG)

(W) Alejandro Jodorowsky  (A) Travis Charest, Zoran Janjetov

The trio of Jodorowsky, Charest, and Janjetov shows us how the Metabaron assembled the galaxy's most powerful and destructive weapons in an effort to secure his position as the universe's mightiest warrior. This new edition features thicker paper stock.

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/6/13

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DIA DE LOS MUERTOS #1

(W) Alex Link  (A) Riley Rossmo

Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, artist extraordinaire, RILEY ROSSMO (DEBRIS, GREEN WAKE, COWBOY NINJA VIKING, REBEL BLOOD) joins forces with nine different writers over three issues to tell tall tales from beyond the grave!
This issue's writers are ALEX LINK (REBEL BLOOD), CHRISTOPHER LONG (X-Men Unlimited, Hiding In Time, Easy Way) and DIRK MANNING (NIGHTMARE WORLD, Write or Wrong). Future issues will feature stories by ED BRISSON (COMEBACK), ALEX GRECIAN (PROOF), JOE KEATINGE (HELL YEAH), JEFF MARRIOTTE (FADE TO BLACK), KURTIS WIEBE (PETER PANZERFAUST) and JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (XENOHOLICS).
In this issue: A mariachi falls in love with a woman who strongly resembles his lost love, a father is abused by a poltergeist, and a girl who's mother died when she was born visits the land of the dead in her dreams.

RECOMMENDED BY HOWARD!


X-RATED FUN--WITH MONSTERS!!

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We've just received some new books from Portland based artist, Jason "Jfish" Fischer. Check out his websites for more info! http://masonstreetpress.com/ and http://junqueland.tumblr.com/

JUNQUELAND #1

(W) Robin Bogert  (A) Jason "Jfish" Fischer

 Two monsters make a mess in a bakery with the pastries... it's tasty fun! (X-rated fun)

(Can be found in the adult section)

JUNQUELAND #2

(W) Robin Bogert  (A) Jason "Jfish" Fischer

Two tales of summer fun await you in this new issue! Kiss Kiss and Strawberry Head get juicy in the poolside bar, followed by a hike in the woods with a wolflady and an abstract head.

SHIPPING LIST FOR 2/6/13

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Visit our shipping next week section for a list of new and back in stock items arriving on Wednesday, February 6th!

 

7 MILES A SECOND HC

(W) David Wojnarowicz  (A) James Romberger

Originally published as a comic book in 1996 by DC's Vertigo Comics, 7 Miles a Second was an instant critical success and has become a cult classic amongst fans of literary and art comics. Now fully restored and expanded, 7 Miles a Second blends the gritty naturalism of Lower East Side street life with hallucinatory, psychedelic images that takes perfect advantage of the comics medium.

 

COPRA COPRA COPRA COPRA COPRA

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They're baaaaccckk.... in case you missed the TWO days they were in the store, we have more of Fiffe's (insert every adjective of awesomeness that you can imagine) COPRAAAAA!!!

Follow the exploits of a rag tag group of mercs framed for the death of 30,000 people as they try to not only stay alive, but uncover the mystery behind the magical thunderbolt (I have to no idea what to call it) that will undoubtedly bring about deeper questions with every answer! This is pure, fun, unbridled imagination oozed onto every page that will please both indy and mainstream fans alike!

COPRA #3

(W/A) Michel Fiffe

Bullets! Parades! Dimensional portals! Demolished bodegas! Colors! Ink lines! What more could you possibly want out of a comic?


We also have #1 and 2 back in stock and at only $5 a pop, you'd be a fool not to stop whatever you're doing and get down here right NOW!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 1/30

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Take a break from your exhausting work week and tune into the hypnotic suggestions of Casey and his loveable sidekick, Morgan as we bring you the hottest new books to hit the block this week! More super science from Stephenson and Bellegarde, berserker raged gods, kid Batman, Warren Ellis epicness and Steve friggin Rude are just a few of the highlights from the most glorious of days--Wednesday!! So slack off and hit play, but don't let your boss see you 'cause we need you to keep that job too!!

Can't make it into the store or missed a previous issue? Purchase these books from our digital store!

Avengers #4

Batman and Robin Annual #1

Before Watchmen: Dollar Bill #1

Green Lantern Corps Annual #1

Injustice: Gods Among Us #1

Journey Into Mystery #648

Mara #2

Nowhere Men #3

ZANADU W/COMICSBLEND.COM MOST ANTICIPATED STORYLINES OF 2103

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Our official professor of Marvel, Will Harris from comicsblend.com, joins Casey to bring you the most anticipated storylines of early 2013 from DC, Marvel, Image, Dark Horse and more! Brace yourself for the Joker's twisted machinations, quake in your boots at the coming of the all new Ultron, journey into the mysterious realms of the DCU with Grant Morrison's psychedelic super-hero epic and Jim Lee returns to the Man of Steel! Big thanks to Will for having his fingers on the very pulse of what's hot and what's not in the ever changing world of funnybooks!


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/30/13

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JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #648

(W) Kathryn Immonen  (A) Valerio Schiti

Lady-like? There's no lady like SIF! Spoiling for a fight since the day she was born, Sif makes her OWN action!
Exiled to a forgotten island, things heat up when our heroine falls in with a group of brutal Asgardian savages! Whatever is a lady to do?!
Why, join them in their millennia-old battle against monsters of course!

One of the most underrated books of the MarvelNOW relaunch, this is THE Lady Sif book you had no idea you'd been waiting you're whole life to read!! Kathryn Immonen has taken one of Thor's best supporting characters and turned her into a one woman berserker army to be feared throughout the golden halls of Asgard! Consumed by a demonic bloodlust, Sif is out for blood and will cut through anyone or any god stupid enough to get in the way of her giant shiny sword!! Featuring phenomenal art by Valerio Schiti with otherworldly colors by Jordie Bellaire, this book takes you to the darkest corners of the Real Eternal, so hold on and enjoy the ride! RECOMMENDED BY CASEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/30/13

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MARA #2

(W) Brian Wood  (A) Ming Doyle

As superstar athlete Mara Prince's superpower manifestation is caught on live TV, her life rapidly starts to spiral out of control. The media descends like vultures. Her handlers go into spin mode. The footage is seen around the world, and this young woman, who only hours ago was the darling of pop culture, is now being slammed and ridiculed for being a fraud and a liar. But the more she tries to fight back, the only thing she's doing is escalating the problem. A sci-fi take on real world superheroes by the powerhouse team of BRIAN WOOD, MING DOYLE and JORDIE BELLAIRE!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/30/13

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AVENGERS #4

(W) Jonathan Hickman  (A) Adam Kubert

"THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF MAJOR TITANS"
The Secret Origin of Hyperion.
The Legacy of the Garden unfolds in the Savage Land.
"We'll have to field test our theories here. NOW." --Dr. Deeds

RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 1/30/13

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HAWKEYE #7

(W) Matt Fraction  (A) Steve Lieber

"We're pushing the next story back by a month to make room for a two timely stories about Hawkeye and Kate Bishop dealing with the ramifications of a hurricane that hammers the east coast. With lovely art by the Eisner Award Winning artist Steve Leiber and newcomer Jesse Hamm, it's a perfect pause before the next Fraction/Aja mini-opus begins....featuring the reveal of a villain that I can promise you no one sees coming."

recommended by erin.