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Acme E-Mail Update #18: Post-Baltimore Comic Con Edition

Posted October 2nd, 2008 by stephen
As most of you know, Acme Comics sent representatives deep into the city of Baltimore Maryland to keep the devil way down in the hole and to take in the Baltimore Comic Con.  What a show it was.  We're all still exhausted from the trip, the show itself, and the late nights.  We'll be blogging about all the details, which I am already starting to forget in my old age.  But despite the huge lines and phalanxes of comic fans, we did come back with a few moments out of time and space.  The first of which we would like to present is Mr. Brian Michael Bendis who took time out of his massive signature line to talk to Acme friend and #1 Quicksilver fan in the nation, Ciji.

ACME COMICS PRESENTS BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
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This is just the first of several interviews we took (in some cases by force) at the show to bring back to our Acme customers!  Check the Acme page for updates over the next couple of days, first of which will be Mr. Sean McKeever who talks with us about Teen Titans stuff and more!  Speaking of Teen Titans, the Terror Titans limited series #1 hits tomorrow!  Sean will be right here in a couple of weeks time and this is going to be the book you want to have handy for him to sign!

THIS WEEK'S COMICS
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  • CABLE #7 - Bishop returns to the present day only to find the new X-force waiting!  Is Bishop's mission over now that he is a prisoner of the X-men or is this all part of the plan?  Marvel Zombies variant cover by Richard Corben available first come-first serve!
  • SUB-MARINER DEPTHS #2 (OF 5) - On a mission to successfully locate Atlantis, an explorer is on a collision course with the legendary Sub-mariner that he and his crew are not guaranteed to survive!  If you're not checking this one out by Peter Milligan and Esad Ribic.
  • TERROR TITANS #1 (OF 6) - You first saw them in the pages of Teen Titans as the invincible Clock King's henchmen, now this team of legacy villains have their own mini series by Sean McKeever and Joe Bennett!
  • LOCKE & KEY HC - Many of you King fans were late to this game and missed the early issues which are now hard to find.  Remember "Joe Hill" is actually a pen name for Stephen King's son and Lock & Key is already optioned for a movie!
  • NUMBER OF THE BEAST TP - This is critical if you are reading Stormwatch, Wildcats, or any current Wildstorm title!  A threat from Warren Ellis' early Stormwatch returns in an unexpected way and the Wildstorm universe as we know it ends.  Few people read the issues, so this is your chance to see what happened!  By Christos Gage and Chris Sprouse.

ACME NEWS

  • Living Wednesday to Wednesday #27 - the BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS INTERVIEW! Featuring a link to the YouTube video, a transcript of the proceedings, pictures, an introduction by Stephen, and a mini biography.
  • Super Wednesday Voter Sale - Voting is important and we want to reward those who participate in one of the most important elections in history so come by Wednesday, November 5th with proof that you voted in the election the day before and receive 30% off a trade paperback or hardcover of your choice! 
  • Our two brand new bookshelves in the other room have quickly deteriorated into a total state of disrepair. If you have an leads on cheap, tall bookshelves, for purchase or our temporary use, please let us know!
  • The Drawer Box supply is again lingering. Get them now, because with the rising gas costs, our shipping is on the rise, and that could translate into a higher price for you, the buyer! Get 'em while they're hot!
  • New Subscription Titles: Sgt. Rock Lost Battalion, Batman Cacophony by Kevin Smith, Enders Game comic adaptation, Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel.
  • Acme First Look #47 - Stephen's So-Called Emo Life! - Pushing Daisies Season 1 DVD, Aaron Sorkin's NY Times Editorial One-Act, Baltimore Comic Con, Iron Man DVD, and the Ting Tings.

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And there it is!  A lot of wheels are turning and plates are spinning during this exciting time for Acme.  We strive to be the best at what we do and to always keep things fun and interesting.  So if you know people who have never been here or kids who have never read a comic book before, tell them you know a little place that you think they should stop by called Acme Comics.  Stay tuned for more new in your world as we see it.

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Erik Larsen is holding court!