Acme E-Mail Update #85: The Avengers, yeah about that...

As we told you, Marvel Comics' Siege event was going to be big.  Civil War big, something that would change the landscape.  Change how all of us do business when dealing with the Marvel Universe.  But that's what they always say, right?  This time is different.  Some of you may have already seen last Friday's announcement, but for those who missed it, here it is again.


That's right, the best selling New and Dark Avengers as well as the Mighty Avengers and Avengers Initiative monthly titles all come to a close due to whatever develops in the course of the four part Siege storyline!  Make sure that all of these books are on your lists NOW so that you can witness the end of an era!

In other news, look for new affordable silver age comics in the new arrivals box as well as four new additions to the backwall including some first appearances!

And finally, look out for new custom action figures in the display case including a major player in Siege!

THIS WEEK'S COMICS
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  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #618 GAUNTLET - The return of Mysterio!  This character has been through more changes than any other Spider-man villain!  Is it the original, the new guy, another new guy?  Welcome back fan favorite team of Dan Slott and Marcos Martin!  Limited villain variant cover available first reserved, first served!  This means that if you want this, you need to call or email us, YESTERDAY!!
  • AVENGERS VS AGENTS OF ATLAS #1 - In order to restore stability to time and space, the Agents seek out the Avengers!  But what happens when the Avengers they reach are the original Avengers and they've never heard of any Agents of Atlas?  More great Marvel stories from Jeff Parker!  Limited Gabe Hardman variant cover, available first reserved-first served!
  • BLACKEST NIGHT THE FLASH #2 (OF 3) - Barry assembles Team Flash and Captain Cold rallies the Rogues to take a stand against the Black Lanterns!  By Johns and Kolins!  Limited variant available, first reserved-first served!
  • DARK AVENGERS #13 SIEGE - This is it!  Bendis begins to turn over the cards on Sentry, the most unpredictable and controversial character in the Marvel universe today!  Re-read New Avengers Breakout, New Avengers Sentry, Mighty Avengers Ultron Imperative, Dark Avengers Assemble, and of course the original Sentry series by Jenkins and Jae Lee!  Even then, there's no way you're ready for this!  You have been warned!
  • G-MAN CAPE CRISIS #5 (OF 5) - Can G Man and Great Man put their differences aside and work together?  Find out here in the shocking conclusion to Acme Comics' number one kids comic!  Written and drawn by Chris Giarrusso!
  • JOE THE BARBARIAN #1 (OF 8) (MR) - New from Grant Morrison and DC Vertigo with fantastic art by rising star Sean Murphy, this one looks to be a sure thing!  Free tip of the week: Make sure this is on your pull lists so you don't miss the first one!  Requests have been flooding in, copies will be limited on the shelf now!
  • STARMAN #81 BLACKEST NIGHT - When a Black Lantern Starman stalks the streets of Opal City, its up to the Shade to drop what he was doing and take out the trash!  You asked for it and now James Robinson returns to the fantastic world of Starman!  Starman Omnibii #1-3 are all once again back in stock at Acme right now!
  • REBELS TP VOL 01 THE COMING OF STARRO - You've heard the buzz on Rebels, now its time to check it out first hand!  If you're a fan of DC's cosmic stuff, anti-heroes, or a fan of L.E.G.I.O.N. from back in the day, you need to see this series and its amazing revamp of one of DC's oldest villains!  Its a great series and is worthy of your support!  Issues #1-6 written by Acme buddy Tony Bedard with art by rising star Andy Clarke and others!

ACME NEWS
  • Violet Ring Release - Saturday, January 30th  10 AM - 7 PM - this is the last Blackest Night ring release, so let's make it a good one and have a huge final donation for the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank!
  • Free Comic Book Day 2010!!! - Saturday, May 1st  10 AM - 7 PM - with special guests Chris Samnee, Jeff Parker, Christos Gage, Jeremy Dale, Chris Fason, and Mike Watkins!
  • Acme First Look #115 - preview art of Stephen's upcoming appearance in Siege: Embedded #2 PLUS Stephen's So-Called Emo Life! - The Guild, Let's Dish, Doctor Who, and Summerland.

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Finally, our friends Joe and Mike, the guys behind the Mixed Tape film series at the Carousel Cinema on Battleground Avenue are presenting Amelie on February 4th.  Its a fantastic movie, perfect for you and that special someone in need of a night out.  You can buy tickets online.  Thank us later!