Comic Book Pick 12/28/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #1

(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Dan Mora (CA) Kevin Eastman, Freddie Williams II
It's been six months since the Teenagers With Attitude and the Heroes In A Half Shell teamed up to defeat the unholy alliance of Rita Repulsa and Shredder, but a new threat will force them to reunite in the crossover YOU demanded! Between an invasion from beyond, old enemies teaming up with unlikely accomplices, and a threat to the Rangers' powers themselves, will the two teams survive the onslaught, or will they need help from the most unexpected ally imaginable? Longtime Power Rangers architect Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun) joins forces with superstar artist Dan Mora (World's Finest, Once & Future) to deliver the follow-up to the hit crossover!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 12/21/22

The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
MARY JANE & BLACK CAT #1

(W) Jed MacKay (A) Vincenzo Carratu, Michael Dowling, Jan Bazaldua (CA) J. Scott Campbell
From Jed MacKay (MOON KNIGHT, IRON CAT) and Vincenzo Carratu comes one of the most explosive and kick-ass adventures in Marvel Memory! Set against the explosive backdrop of DARK WEB, Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy find themselves thrown into one another's paths and then into LIMBO! But SOMETHING HAS CHANGED WITH MJ! And she's not the only one keeping secrets - Felicia's got a guilty conscience and it's playing havoc with their escape plan!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 12/14/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
BATMAN/SPAWN #1

(A) Greg Capullo (W) Todd McFarlane
Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing…but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you’ve been waiting almost two decades for! DC will partner with CGC to include a Certificate of Authenticity with each signed copy of Batman/Spawn #1. CGC will witness and authenticate that the Batman/Spawn #1 copies were signed by Todd McFarlane and/or Greg Capullo. These will be eligible for CGC Signature Series if submitted by the submission deadline.
SRP: $6.99
Synopsis Provided By: DCcomics.com

Comic Book Pick 12/7/22

  The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
TMNT: ARMAGEDDON GAME #3

(W) Tom Waltz (A/CA) Vincenzo Federici
The TMNT and their new mentor, the Shredder, have quickly discovered their mission to recruit new allies to battle against Rat King and his minions (Baxter Stockman, Madame Null, and the newly minted MetalKrang) in NYC has its own set of perilous circumstances. In Dimension X, Michelangelo and the Neutrinos are forced to join the Nova Posse as would-be bounty hunters. Meanwhile, in Dimension Z, the Shredder and Dark Leo realize they must undertake a deadly rescue mission if they are to have any chance of bringing Cherubae to their side. And on Earth, Raphael is finding nothing ever comes easy when Old Hob is involved, while nearby, Donnie and Jennika have their fair share of dangerous problems, not the least of which is the mysterious Null Turtles!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 11/30/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
SPIDER-MEN: DOUBLE TROUBLE #1

(W) Mariko Tamaki, Vita Ayala (A) Gurihiru (CA) Romina Jones
They're friends, heroes and... sidekicks? Peter has dragged Miles into Take Your Sidekick to Work Day, and Miles is not amused - they're both Spider-Man, after all! So when Peter makes a mistake that unleashes villainous shenanigans on New York City, it's up to Miles to save the day - and prove who's the true sidekick among the Spider-Men. Vita Ayala joins the fan-favorite team that brought you SPIDER-MAN & VENOM: DOUBLE TROUBLE and THOR & LOKI: DOUBLE TROUBLE for a brand-new adventure!
SRP: $3.99
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Comic Book Pick 11/23/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #14

(W) Zeb Wells (A) Michael Dowling, Kyle Hotz, Terry Dodson (CA) John Romita Jr.
"DARK WEB" PRELUDE!
We haven't seen Chasm since ASM #894 and the FCBD issue, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy.
Join us for this very special issue featuring Spidey's most dangerous new villain as well as the Goblin Queen and a BRAND-NEW villain that you won't believe.
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 11/16/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: TAILS 30TH ANNIVERSARY #1

(W) Ian Flynn (A/CA) Aaron Hammerstrom
Join Ian Flynn, Aaron Hammerstrom, and Reggie Graham in celebrating Classic Tails's 30th Anniversary! A comic all about the cutest, smartest, bravest fox around?! Heck yeah! Best buds Sonic and Tails are off to Flicky Island for a much needed vacation! But the relaxing beaches and beautiful mountains have been replaced by railroad tracks and giant crystals--scaring off the Flickies! Tails will have to put on a brave face to defeat the magical villain: Witchcart!
SRP: $5.99
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Comic Book Pick 11/9/22

  The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1

(A) Lee Weeks, Tom Grummett, Clay Mann & Dan Jurgens (W) Louise Simonson, Roger Stern, Jerry Ordway & Dan Jurgens
30 years ago, the unthinkable happened. The Man of Steel died. After sacrificing himself to stop the unstoppable global threat, Doomsday, Metropolis and the rest of the DC Universe mourned the loss of their greatest hero. To mark this monumental moment in comics, DC has reunited the complete creative team behind the original event for four brand-new stories. Led by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding, the special kicks off with a new Superman story and villain…DOOMBREAKER! Followed by a series of short stories revisiting some of Superman’s greatest allies and exclusive pinups done by some of comics’ greatest artistic talent including LEE WEEKS, GABRIEL RODRIGUEZ, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, and WALTER SIMONSON.
SRP: $9.99
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Comic Book Pick 11/2/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
TIGER DIVISION #1

(W) Emily Kim (A) Creees Lee (CA) Stanley Lau "Artgerm"
FIERCE FIGHTERS!
The defenders of South Korea take center stage! In their first ever solo series, you'll learn more about TAEGUKGI, a powerhouse with a heart of gold; LADY BRIGHT, a card-wielding sorceress; MR. ENIGMA, a street-brawling demigod; THE GENERAL, a living totem; and GUN-R II, an android with an attitude. They're joined by fan-favorites WHITE FOX and LUNA SNOW to form an unstoppable team. Created by our own unstoppable team, writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist CREEES LEE (MARVEL VOICES), this is one epic series you won't want to miss!
SRP: $3.99
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Comic Book Pick 10/26/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
PUNCHLINE: THE GOTHAM GAME #1

(A) Gleb Melnikov (W) Blake M. Howard & Tini Howard
THE NEW QUEEN OF CRIME! Punchline is out of jail and back on the streets of Gotham City. She’s not coming back for some of what Gotham has to offer, she’s coming back for all of it. She wants to be the queen of crime, and with the help of her Royal Flush Gang, no one will stand in her way. But Punchline created a lot of angry enemies in Gotham before she was incarcerated, and they all want payback. Presenting a miniseries that will redefine the criminal landscape of Gotham City from the superstar creative team of Tini Howard (Catwoman, Knights of X), Blake Howard (Batman: Urban Legends), and Gleb Melnikov (Robin, Wonder Woman)!
SRP: $3.99
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Comic Book Pick 10/19/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
DEADLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #1

(W) Taboo, B. Earl (A) Juan Ferreyra (CA) Rahzzah
A REVOLUTIONARY DARK TAKE ON SPIDER-MAN BEGINS HERE!
What is reality and what is dream? What is science and what is magic? At the intersection of all of this stands the Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Peter Parker goes to Los Angeles and what he finds there are definitely not angels. The demons waiting for Peter are going to test him like never before. One demon in particular, a very famous one for Marvel and X fans in particular, might just eat Spider-Man alive.
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 10/12/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
GODZILLA MONSTERS & PROTECTORS: ALL HAIL THE KING #1

(W) Erik Burnham (A/CA) Dan Schoening
It's been a year and, to Cedric's dismay, there have been no more Godzilla sightings. Sure, that means no destruction, but it was also his vlog's most popular series of videos. He needs new content! His views are dropping, and he's running out of ideas. He's being called out for lying by cyberbullies Dragon, who is trying to see if Cedric really has the Godzilla chops, and Karen Higa, who has her own agenda. There's more going on beneath the surface, but will Cedric find out what before something deadlier than Godzilla rears its head?
SRP: $3.99
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Comic Book Pick 10/5/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
SPIDER-MAN #1

(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mark Bagley
"The End of the Spider-Verse" is here! Morlun is back and he is not alone. Allied with one of the most powerful beings known to the Spider-Verse, the scariest Spider-Villain of all time is making his biggest play and no Spider is safe. Especially not the Chosen Spider himself, Peter Parker. With Peter working for Norman Osborn and using a glider...does he have it coming? Spidey's 60th Anniversary is no joke as two of the most legendary Spider-Creators are working together on Spidey for the first time and you know it's going to be one for the record books!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 9/28/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
TMNT: ARMAGEDDON GAME #1

(W) Tom Waltz (A/CA) Vincenzo Federici
The Armageddon Game Has Begun! Under the leadership of the Shredder, the TMNT begin a dangerous quest to seek out allies against Rat King's trio of terror: LeatherKrang, Baxter Stockman, and Madame Null. It's a mission that will see the Turtles spread out across New York City... and across multiple dimensions! But they better hurry, because their enemies are already on the march, and things are not looking good for Mutant Town while most of our heroes are away. Desperate measures, false flag attacks, mysterious new villains, and unexpected alliances... It all starts here in the premiere issue of the biggest TMNT event of the year!
SRP: $5.99
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New Retro Toy Store Discovery!

Recently a co-worker told me about a new retro toy shop that opened in town. You better believe that's where I took my lunch break that day. There was a ton of great stuff to look at and I had limited time to do so. I will have to go back and take a longer look at some of the stuff in this store. The prices were a little bit all over the place. Some things were priced too high and some were surprisingly affordable. In my haste to squeeze this trip in, I did find a few solid pick-ups in the comic book bins. Here is what I grabbed:

Gen 13 #1 (Image)

The Adventures of Kool-Aid Man #1 (Marvel)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #2 (Archie)

Ultimate Spider-Man FCBD #1 (Marvel)

I always love finding some sweet deals on new comic books and you know I couldn't leave without picking up a new TMNT item for the collection. I looked at their selection of vintage TMNT toys and saw a carded Venus for $150! The card was a little beat up and I already have the loose figure, so I passed this up and my wallet thanked me. As I continued looking around, I noticed randomly placed boxes of Non-Sport cards around the store, but something caught my eye more than the others...

Upper Deck Comic Ball Cards: Series #1

Upper Deck Comic Ball Cards: Series #2

Upper Deck Comic Ball Cards: Series #3

Upper Deck Comic Ball Cards: Series #4

Sealed packs of Upper Deck Comic Ball cards! I grabbed one pack from all 4 series for $1 each! I loved these cards as a kid. This was Space Jam before Space Jam existed. Once you collected the whole set, you were treated to a comic book style story that featured the Looney Tunes and some huge names from the 90's spots scene. Included were stars like Ken Griffey Jr., Reggie Jackson, Thurman Thomas & Jerry Rice to name a few. I remember pulling a Wile E Coyote hologram from one of these packs years ago and feeling like I was a Goonie that just discovered the Inferno! Loved these cards then and still love them now! Hopefully, I'll be back soon to see what other treasures I can uncover!

Comic Book Pick 9/21/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TWILIGHT PRINCESS #10

(W) Akira Himekawa (A) Akira Himekawa
Sensing that total victory and the total destruction of Hyrule is within his grasp, Ganondorf unleashes his armies. Link, Midna, their friends, and many others they have met on their journey now fight side by side to save the land. Even some former enemies find themselves allied with Link as he presses on into the heart of Ganondorf's stronghold. When Link confronts Ganondorf, defeating him will take every ounce of skill and courage he has...
SRP: $9.99
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Comic Book Pick 9/14/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
EDGE OF SPIDER-VERSE #3

(W) Dan Slott, Various (A) Hikaru Uesugi, Various (CA) Josemaria Casanovas
IN THIS ISSUE! SPIDER-MAN: INDIA! AND NIGHT-SPIDER! Wait, WHO IS NIGHT-SPIDER?!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 9/7/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
SPIDER-MAN 2099: EXODUS OMEGA #1

(W) Steve Orlando (A) Paul Fry (CA) Ken Lashley
THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF 2099 REACHES ITS EXPLOSIVE CONCLUSION!
The final battle for the Celestial Garden begins! Spider-Man vs. Norman Osborn! The X-Men vs. the Cabal! Two armies, two deadly enemies...and the keys to 2099's future up for grabs! It's a brawl for all: A brave new tomorrow for 2099 starts here!
SRP: $4.99
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Comic Book Pick 8/31/22

  The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
POWER RANGERS UNLIMITED: THE DEATH RANGER #1

(W) Paul Allor (A) Katherine Lobo (CA) Keyla Valerio
THE LEGENDARY OMEGA RANGERS defended the universe from evil thousands of years ago, the six of them  using their elemental powers to protect others from sinister forces. But that all changed when one key member turned on the others, seduced by the death-defying powers of the Rangers' greatest foe. How does this Ranger connect to what's locked in the mysterious Omega Vault in Safehaven so many millennia later, as everything converges in the highly-anticipated CHARGE TO 100?
SRP: $7.99
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Comic Book Pick 8/24/22

 The comic book I am most excited to read this week is...
DAMAGE CONTROL #1

(W) Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff (A) Jay P. Fosgitt, Will Robson (CA) Carlos Pacheco
FROM THE CREATOR OF TV'S THE GOLDBERGS!
Marvel's Unsung Heroes finally get sung! After the mega-powered battles and Hulk-level catastrophes, Damage Control is always there to clean up the mess and get things back to normal. But Damage Control is much more than just a glorified cleanup crew, and this new series will pull back the curtain and reveal the secret inner workings that were previously only available to people with Clearance Level Eight. And we'll witness it all through the eyes of Gus: a fresh-faced, eager newcomer to the company who has no idea how chaotic his life is about to become. ADAM F. GOLDBERG (TV's The Goldbergs) and HANS RODIONOFF team up with WILL ROBSON to take you into the secret labyrinth of Damage Control, where it's totally common to run into familiar faces like Moon Knight! Nightcrawler! She-Hulk! And more! Plus: A second story by DAMAGE CONTROL creator Dwayne McDuffie's McSpouse, Charlotte Fullerton, as the Damage Control crew must clean up after the Infinity Gauntlet!
SRP: $4.99
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