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Poll: What is your all-time favorite single issue?

Everyone has that one special issue, whether it defines you as a comics fan or is one you can go back to over and over again. What is your favorite single comic book issue? Leave us a comment and tell us why it’s so special!

Last Week’s Results:

Favorite superhero friendship

Batman and Superman (27%, 11 Votes)
Luke Cage and Iron Fist (24%, 10 Votes)
Captain America and Bucky (22%, 9 Votes)
Other (add in comments) (17%, 7 Votes)
Spider-Woman and Captain Marvel (5%, 2 Votes)
Archer and Armstrong (2%, 1 Votes)
Misty Knight and Colleen Wing (2%, 1 Votes)
Beast and Wonder Man (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 41

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Other:

Rocket Raccoon and Groot

-Blake Taylor

Deadpool and Cable

-Thomas Molina

Green Lantern and Green Arrow (Hal Jordan and Ollie Queen)

-Vishal

Barry Allen and Hal Jordan

-Jonathan Morales

Posted April 23, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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New Venom Trailer

Sony and Marvel have released a full trailer for next summer’s VENOM, starring Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, and Riz Ahmed.

What do you all think? Share your thoughts on our Marvel message board!

Get ready with these great Venom titles, available at Austin Books & Comics!

Venom: Lethal Protector

Venom (2018)

Venom: Lethal Protector

Venom by Rick Remender (2011)

Venom (2016)

Venomverse

Carnage (2015)

Posted April 24, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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Book Club: Huck

Join us this month as we talk about Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque’s Huck! This Tuesday, April 24th from 6:30 to 7:30.

In a quiet seaside town, a gas station clerk named Huck secretly uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. When his story leaks, a media firestorm erupts, bringing him uninvited fame. As pieces of Huck’s past begin to resurface, it’s no longer clear who his friends are-or whose lives may be in danger.

Collects HUCK #1-6

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Posted April 23, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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Sidekick Store Special for 4/25/2018

PETER PANZERFAUST TP VOL 01 THE GREAT ESCAPE

IMAGE COMICS

(W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A/CA) Tyler Jenkins

The first volume of PETER PANZERFAUST, the critically acclaimed reimagining of the Peter Pan story set in the backdrop of World War II France. Peter leads a band of orphans in their desperate attempt to escape the city of Calais as the Nazi army presses its advance deeper into the country. With impossible odds against them, the Lost Boys survive a series of dangerous adventures on their road to Paris, and to freedom.

Cover Price $14.99

Sale Price $4.00 each

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Posted April 23, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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New Release Pick of the Week for 4/25/2018

HUNT FOR WOLVERINE #1

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Charles Soule (A) David Marquez, Paulo Siqueira (CA) Steve McNiven
The RETURN OF WOLVERINE begins here, providing the first piece of a mystery that will leave no corner of the Marvel Universe untouched. Just as the X-Men have finally come to terms with Logan’s death, they learn a terrible secret. Old wounds will be re-opened, truths questioned, and an epic quest begun. The earliest clues to the mystery of Wolverine’s return are laid down here… who will solve it first?

Rated T+

$5.99

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Posted April 23, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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Sidekick Store Special for 4/18/2018

CLOAK DAGGER CRIME PUNISHMENT PREM HC

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Bill Mantlo, Al Milgrom (A) Ed Hannigan & Various (CA) Al Milgrom

Created by the underworld – sworn to destroy it! Cloak and Dagger hit the streets to fight organized crime and super villainy! When they set their sights on the Kingpin, Spider-Man thinks they’re going too far, but his webs can’t rein them in! Plus: The Punisher’s on the prowl, and it’s a problem for everybody! Guest-starring the Black Cat, the New Mutants and the Spidey supporting players of yesteryear! Collecting PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1972) #64, #69-70, #81-82 and #94-96; MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #6; and MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #19.

Cover Price $29.99

Sale Price $8.00 each

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Posted April 16, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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New Release Pick of the Week for 4/18/2018

ACTION COMICS #1000

DC COMICS

(W/A) Various (CA) Jim Lee, Scott Williams

Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today’s explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow’s future-this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories!

FEATURING ALL-NEW ART AND STORIES BY:

Brian Michael Bendis
John Cassaday
Olivier Coipel
Paul Dini
Jose Luis Garcia-lopez
Patrick Gleason
Butch Guice
Geoff Johns
Dan Jurgens
Tom King
Jim Lee
Clay Mann
Brad Meltzer
Jerry Ordway
Tim Sale
Louise Simonson
Scott Snyder
Curt Swan
Peter J. Tomasi
Marv Wolfman

…and more!

Decades-spanning variant covers by:

Steve Rude (1930s)
Michael Cho (1940s)
Dave Gibbons (1950s)
Michael Allred (1960s)
Jim Steranko (1970s)
Joshua Middleton (1980s)
Dan Jurgens (1990s)
Lee Bermejo (2000s)

…Plus a blank variant cover!

$7.99

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Posted April 16, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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Poll: What is your favorite superhero friendship?

Not every superhero is a grizzled loner. There are numerous famous friendships in superheroics, which one is your favorite?

Favorite superhero friendship

Batman and Superman (27%, 11 Votes)
Luke Cage and Iron Fist (24%, 10 Votes)
Captain America and Bucky (22%, 9 Votes)
Other (add in comments) (17%, 7 Votes)
Spider-Woman and Captain Marvel (5%, 2 Votes)
Archer and Armstrong (2%, 1 Votes)
Misty Knight and Colleen Wing (2%, 1 Votes)
Beast and Wonder Man (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 41

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Last Week’s Results:

Other:

Batman Beyond!

-Peter A.

Posted April 16, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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Poll: What is your favorite TV show-based comic?

There are a lot of great comic series based off of popular TV shows going right now. Which one is your favorite?

What is your favorite TV show-based comic?

The Simpsons (19%, 5 Votes)
Power Rangers (15%, 4 Votes)
Rick and Morty (11%, 3 Votes)
WWE (11%, 3 Votes)
Bob's Burgers (11%, 3 Votes)
Other (add in comments) (11%, 3 Votes)
Invader Zim (7%, 2 Votes)
Steven Universe (7%, 2 Votes)
Adventure Time (7%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 27

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Last Week’s Results:

Who is your favorite independent publisher?

Image Comics (41%, 17 Votes)
Dark Horse Comics (24%, 10 Votes)
Valiant Entertainment (12%, 5 Votes)
Other (add in comments) (12%, 5 Votes)
BOOM! Studios (5%, 2 Votes)
IDW Publishing (2%, 1 Votes)
Avatar Press (2%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 41

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Other:

Black Mask

-Holley Truitt

Posted April 09, 2018 by Patrick the ABC Web Guy

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New Release Pick of the Week for 4/11/2018

ANNIHILATION CLASSIC TPB

MARVEL COMICS

Written by STAN LEE, LARRY LIEBER, MARV WOLFMAN, MARK GRUENWALD, BILL MANTLO, DOUG MOENCH, SCOTT EDELMAN & ROY THOMAS

Penciled by DEREC AUCOIN, JACK KIRBY, JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, MIKE MIGNOLA, TOM SUTTON, MIKE ZECK & GIL KANE

Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA, PAUL RYAN, GIL KANE & MIKE MIGNOLA

Discover the origins of space’s greatest heroes, before they guarded the galaxy from annihilation! Gathered here for the first time are a selection of classic tales featuring the stars of the cosmic Annihilation sagas. Watch Bug battle Annihilus across the Marvel Universe! Witness one of the first battles between Thanos and Drax the Destroyer! Behold the artificial man Him became the hero Warlock! Quake in fear as Groot from Planet X attempts to conquer Earth! And learn the secret origins of Quasar, Nova, Star-Lord and Rocket Raccoon! Collecting BUG #1, TALES TO ASTONISH #13, NOVA #1, QUASAR #1, ROCKET RACCOON #1-4, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT #6, LOGAN’S RUN #6, MARVEL PREMIERE #1.
240 PGS./Rated A

Cover Price $24.99

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Last Week’s Results:

Other:

-Blake Taylor

-Thomas Molina

-Vishal

-Jonathan Morales

PETER PANZERFAUST TP VOL 01 THE GREAT ESCAPE

IMAGE COMICS

Cover Price $14.99

Sale Price $4.00 each

The Weekend SPECIAL

HUNT FOR WOLVERINE #1

MARVEL COMICS

$5.99

CLOAK DAGGER CRIME PUNISHMENT PREM HC

MARVEL COMICS

Cover Price $29.99

Sale Price $8.00 each

The Weekend Special!

ACTION COMICS #1000

DC COMICS

$7.99

Last Week’s Results:

Other:

-Peter A.

Last Week’s Results:

Other:

-Holley Truitt

ANNIHILATION CLASSIC TPB

MARVEL COMICS

Cover Price $24.99

Sale Price $8.00 each

The Weekend SPECIAL

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