Comics and Graphic Novels
Derf Came by the Shop
And he signed all the copies of his new book TRASHED we had in stock! Quantities are limited. Pick yours up as soon as you can.
Articles by Jeff Ayers
Events
Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2015 Signing Monday Night
Forbidden Planet NYC will be hosting a signing event with the editors and contributors of Best American Science Fiction 2015 on Monday November 11th at 7pm. Joining previously announced guests Joe Hill and John Joseph […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Spaz Comics Signing Part Two Wednesday 10/21
Our first Spaz was so damn spaztastic we’re bringing you another one! Spaz Comics #2 debuted at New York Comic-Con last week, but we’ve got THE event that launches the new issue into the stratosphere. […]
Movies and TV
Archie’s Betty DVD Signing with Filmmaker Gerald Peary at Forbidden Planet NYC
Filmmaker Gerald Peary will be here at FPNYC on Saturday October 3rd at 3pm with DVD copies of his new documentary “Archie’s Betty,” a terrifically swell Americana piece on the real-life inspirations for the Riverdale […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
New and Recommended – New Comic Book Day September 16th 2015
Here’s a a simple listing of personally recommended or otherwise notable new stuff available at Forbidden Planet NYC in-store and online for the week of 9/16/15. Batman Arkham Knight Action Figure – DC Collectibles After a long delay […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang Paper Girls Signing at Forbidden Planet NYC
FPNYC is pleased to announce that writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Cliff Chiang will be stopping by the shop on Thursday, October 8th from 8-10pm for a special signing for their new comic PAPER […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Hang Dai/Humans Signing at Forbidden Planet NYC September 23rd
Join us at FP on Wednesday 9/23 when our guests will be Dean Haspiel (Beef with Tomato, The Fox), Gregory Benton (Smoke, B+F), a host of collaborators included in the Seth Kushner book Schmuck (Jonathan […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Highlighted New Releases for NCBD September 9th 2015
I’m gonna try to get back to regular posting on this blog. Here’s my first shot at it- a simple listing of personally recommended or otherwise notable new stuff available at Forbidden Planet NYC in-store and online for […]
Giveaways
Giveaway – Rave of Thrones at Irving Plaza
DJ Hodor (AKA Game of Thrones’ Kristian Nairn) and the Rave of Thrones crew are throwing down at Irving Plaza this coming Thursday night (August 13th) and Forbidden Planet is giving away complimentary tickets to […]
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Chad Coleman Signing Copies of Treadwater at Forbidden Planet NYC Saturday 7/25/15
Chad Coleman’s new graphic novel TREADWATER releases this week and Forbidden Planet NYC is proud to announce that the star of AMC’s The Walking Dead and and HBO’s The Wire will be here signing copies […]
Valiant
Valiant party at Forbidden Planet TONIGHT!
Starting at 5pm Forbidden Planet’ll have prizes and giveaways celebrating the kickoff of Valiant’s blockbuster event, BOOK OF DEATH #1! Prizes and giveaways include: -Rare Gold book variants of titles including Ninjak and Bloodshot Reborn […]
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Nerd of Mouth with Moi
Who was a guest on Mike Lawrence and Jake Young’s Nerd of Mouth podcast last week? This guy. You can listen to the full episode here.
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Saturday June 13th 2015- Greetings, Well Wishes and Daily Deals
Happy Saturday from your pals at Forbidden Planet NYC! There’s some really swell new stuffs in stock this week, we’ve got a ton of great Marvel GNs on sale in-store, and we’re open ’til midnight. […]
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Daily Deals for June 2nd 2015
The first collected edition of Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini’s underwater science fiction series Low, already a bargain at six issues for ten bucks, is even cheaper today. Get it while the getting’s good. Low… […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Take a Comic Book History Tour of New York City
New York City is the birthplace of the comic book, and I’m pleased as punch to announce that Forbidden Planet’s sponsoring a series of walking tours in which you can experience the medium’s rich history firsthand. The folks […]
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Fantagraphics Beautiful Angry Youth Comix HC on Daily Deals Today
A gorgeous hardcover collection of Johnny Ryan’s profane, indecent, obscene and downright evil comic series Angry Youth Comix was published by Fanta a few weeks ago. The price point’s admittedly a little steep (but totally worth […]
Toys
McFarlane MLB Series 33 Figures In Stock Now
The new wave of McFarlane MLB figures has arrived, fellow baseball fans. We’ve even got some swell variants. Click here for the full list of what’s available in-store and online.
Comics and Graphic Novels
Free Comic Book Day at Forbidden Planet NYC 2015
Saturday, May 2nd, is Free Comic Book Day and here’s the deal on what Forbidden Planet NYC has planned for this year’s festivities. First off, if you’re not familiar with FCBD, it’s an annual event […]
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The Haps for 3/28 2015
Writer Robbie Thompson came by the shop and signed our copies of Silk #s 1 and 2. Much like, say, the House of Pain, our Dragons of Tarkir weekend sale is in effect, y’all. Booster […]
Comic Gifts
This Promotional Fly Swatter is Almost as Swell as Jeff Goldblum
This is easily one of the neatest, if not THE neatest, pieces of promotional swag we’ve ever received. Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the official Fly Outbreak Fly Swatter from IDW… BONUS: We’re […]