ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/27/13

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #0.1

(W) Brian Michael Bendis  (A) Steve McNiven

Move over Avengers...the Guardians got this.
Star-Lord. Gamora. Drax. Rocket Raccoon. Groot. ...and the Invincible Iron Man?!
The Marvel Universe just got bigger as the legendary cosmic epic returns in the hands of superstar creators Brian Michael Bendis (Avengers, All-New X-Men) and Steve McNiven (Civil War; Old Man Logan).
In this special prelude issue meet the man behind the Guardians: Star-Lord... and discover how this child of Earth became the leader of the rag-taggiest of teams in all the Galaxy. All setting the stage for next month's historic Guardians of the Galaxy #1. This is the start of something big, Marvel fans.

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/20/13

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THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #5

(W) Jason Aaron  (A) Esad Ribic

The shocking finale of our opening salvo...!
As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape!

Hands down, the best book of the Marvel NOW relaunch!! RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2/13/13

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SECRET AVENGERS #1

(W) Nick Spencer  (A) Luke Ross

"The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have... Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves." The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including but not limited to Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk, The Winter Soldier, Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on missions so dangerous, even the team members themselves can't know about them!

RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

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 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.

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 1/23/13

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This week, Casey and Morgan bring you some of the most exciting comics from this week! Mind MGMT returns with its new story arc, Prophet continues the perilous journey of Old Man Prophet and his super team, JH Williams III returns to Batwoman, Tony Harris kills it with gritty pulp action in JSA: Liberty Files and Michel Fiffe's COPRA, a self published, full color, monthly comic that no one else in Seattle carries, is THE most fun comic of the year!! Oh yeah, and more Avengers than you can shake a stick at-- Young, Uncanny, regular calorie Avengers, Avengers + X-men-- oooh my head!!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 1/16

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Bro 1 and Bro 2 bring you the most brotastic comics from this week! The Illuminati make more dangerous decisions, Francavilla hits hard with the first issue of his pulp-noir, Black Beetle, comics giant Paul Pope drops some of his best work from the 1990s and even The Will gets lucky in the newest issue of Saga! (maybe he will let lying cat watch...) So brush off your track jackets and brave the cold cause it's Wednesday and we know you need your fix!

Not totally convinced by our hyperbole? Try these comics out through our digital online store!

DareDevil #22

New Avengers #2

One Trick Rip Off + Deep Cuts HC

Saga #9

Threshold #1

Todd the Ugliest Kid on Earth #1


ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 1/9/13

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Morgan returns this week to join Casey as they talk about Lightsabers, apps that take you to other dimensions, Murderworlds, and of course, a bit of the old ultra violence! Only two weeks into the new year and 2013 looks to be a promising year for comics!!

 

Interested, but not totally sold on our recommendations? Try a digital copy and see for yourself! Click the links to visit our comixology online store!

Avengers Arena #3

Bravest Warriors #4

Change #2

Green Lantern: New Guardians Annual #1

Infinite Vacation #5 ($3 cheaper!)

Legend of Luther Strode #2

Thor: God of Thunder #4

Wolverine and the X-Men #23

 

 

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS VIDEO FOR 12/5

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From uberviolence, to crime, from super heroes who do drugs and pick up hookers to Casey enjoying an avengers book. This week has plenty to choose from.

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Have a happy Wednesday!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 11/28

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UNCANNY AVENGERS #2

(W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassady

What are The Red Skull's new powers? How did he become the most powerful man on Earth?

Can Havok and Thor defeat the spreading influence of Honest John, The Living Propaganda?!
Rogue and Scarlet Witch trapped on the Isle of the Red Skull's S-Men!
Wolverine & Captain America: uncover the truth behind the worldwide mutant assassination epidemic!

The flagship title of Marvel NOW!! Why aren't you buying it??!!! RECOMMENDED BY PERRY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 11/21/12

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CAPTAIN MARVEL #7

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Dexter Soy/Emma Rios

Captain Marvel goes head to head with... Captain Marvel?
Former Captain, Monica Rambeau returns! But what's her problem with the Earth's Mightiest Hero?
Find out why Captain Marvel is the most talked about series of the year!

So there is a little confusion with the artist on this issue; one site says Dexter Soy, the other, Emma Rios. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the latter. Rios is truly an amazing artist who is making this book look like a million bucks. RECOMMENDED BY SAM THE VIDEO MONKEY!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 8/22/12

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SECRET AVENGERS #30

(W) Rick Remender  (A) Matteo Scalera

High-spy-adventure! Hawkeye, Venom and Ant-Man must defeat anarmy of villains to grab Max Fury!

Secrets! The truth behind the Shadow Council's ultimate plot!
Finally! The new Masters of Evil strike!
Paranoia! Black Widow knows who the traitor is, but can she get to her teammates in time to save them from his schemes?
RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!

ZANADU RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 6/6/12

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DEFENDERS #7

(W) Matt Fraction  (A) Terry Dodson

Strange and company find their way to Wakanda... and the Black Panther!
The Black Cat takes the job of a lifetime. The reward? Anything she desires!
John Aman, the Prince of Orphans, readies to defend his secret with his life!

The biggest mystery of the Marvel Universe deepens as super-thief Black Cat is pulled into the conspiracy of the Concordance Engines! The murder-happy Prince of Orphans makes his next move! And who are the Council of Antiquarians? Catch up on Matt Fraction’s history-spanning web of intrigue while you still can, because THE UNIVERSE WILL BREAK. RECOMMENDED BY MORGAN!!