Books
It’s On Random
Just a little time today to plug some books and graphic novels that released in the last week or two that you may enjoy or may be under your radar. Wouldn’t ya know it? All […]
Graphic Novels
Comics and Graphic Novels
Forbidden Planet NYC at Brooklyn Book Festival 2019 – Panels, Signings and Repping Marvel Comics
This year’s Brooklyn Book Festival is fast approaching – Festival Day is Sunday September 22nd from 10am-6pm – and Forbidden Planet NYC will once again be the official bookseller for this year’s comics programming. If […]
Events
Submerged TP Signing with Writer Vita Ayala January 30th
Vita’s returning to FPNYC, this time to sign copies of the new Submerged graphic novel published by Vault Comics. Submerged TP – On the night of the biggest storm in New York City history, Elysia […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur: The Smartest There Is
Moon Girl is the smartest person in the entire Marvel Universe. If you didn’t know then you will after reading this graphic novel. Lunella Lafayette is getting a trade paperback collection of her third adventure. Her stories […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Moonshine Vol. 1
The team that brought you 100 Bullets is back with southern roots! I’m a crime guy. There are certain contemporary writers that when their name is on a new crime book, I’m on the hook. […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Deadpool: Bad Blood
Daddy’s home… Deadpool: Bad Blood is the Merc With A Mouth’s very first original graphic novel! After taking Hollywood by storm last year it’s time for everybody’s favorite crazy, fourth-wall breaking, healing factored, assassin with […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight: Atomic Blonde
Blondes do have more fun…guns help, too. Oni Press re-releases a gem of an espionage thriller, Atomic Blonde, that you need to stop and gawk at for a few minutes this week. Yeah, that’s Charlize […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One
We Could All Use Some Wonder In Our Lives… Wonder Woman has been balancing two stories since it began in this DC Rebirth era. While writer Greg Rucka worked in Wonder Woman’s present-day with artist […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Savage
The most dangerous game involves dinosaurs and soccer stars in this new epic adventure! Valiant has been on a hot streak lately with new adventures for established characters in titles like X-O Manowar #1 and […]
DC Comics
Graphic Spotlight – Superman Vol. 2: Trials of the Super Son
Superman continues to soar in Superman Vol. 2: Trials of the Super Son The DC Rebirth trade paperbacks continue to come out at a surprisingly consistent pace. While there are some once-monthly titles that we’re […]
Dark Horse
Graphic Spotlight – Black Hammer Vol. 1: Secret Origins
What happens when the world’s greatest heroes are trapped on a farm? Okay, so that seems like a bit of a crazy setup, right? Well, it is and it isn’t. The first collection of writer […]
DC Comics
Graphic Spotlight – BATGIRL VOL. 1: BEYOND BURNSIDE
Batgirl’s world tour starts here! No corner of the DC Universe hasn’t been touched by the events of Rebirth. For most all of DC’s titles it’s been an incredible fresh slate, not a reboot, but […]
Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight: Britannia
Behold, the world’s first detective is on a case that threatens his very soul…unless he can defy the lore of the gods! I’m cheating here, a little. Did it come out this week? No. BUT […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – Deathstroke Vol. 1: The Professional
Deathstroke‘s rebirth will be his most personal and deadliest yet! Deathstroke has been a character whose stock has risen in the last few years with exposure on the Arrowverse of shows on television. However, while […]
Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight: Animosity Vol. 1 – The Wake
A fun new take on the end of the world. Pets welcome! Marguerite Bennett is stacking up quite the bibliography and buzz. With all the hubbub around her new Batwoman solo series, it’d be easy but […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – SNOTGIRL VOL. 1: GREEN HAIR DON’T CARE
Bryan Lee O’Malley‘s new series is #BuyMeNow It’s finally here! Let’s face it, we’ve all kind of been spoiled with Bryan Lee O’Malley’s previous cult hits that include the never duplicated Scott Pilgrim series and […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight: SEVEN TO ETERNITY VOL. 1- THE GOD OF WHISPERS
This week we put the spotlight on Rick Remender‘s latest sci-fi sensory overload! Rick Remender is no stranger to crafting amazing science fiction stories. If you haven’t read FEAR AGENT then you’re missing out on […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Graphic Spotlight – WEIRD DETECTIVE: THE STARS ARE WRONG
Cthulu crime stalks the streets of New York in this cosmic horror mini-series! There’s been a pattern, some might classify it as a plague, of crimes committed in the Big Apple that defy logic. They’re […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
DC Rebirth Paperbacks are Here
It’s the second New Comic Book Day of 2017 and the first four trade paperbacks featuring DC Comics’ 2016 Rebirth event are now available. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s currently on Forbidden Planet’s shelves: Batman […]
DC Comics
Val’s Toy Chest- New Year, New Toys!
I’d like to wish you guys a belated Happy New Year with this week’s column. Since it is a new year, there are new toys coming. Not a lot of information is out yet, but […]