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Best Comics of the 2010s

December 31, 2019 Caitlin Chappell 0

The 2010s are no more, but we can look back fondly at some of the outstanding comics from the decade. This list is restricted to one comic per year, so some comics that I love, […]

On February 5th New Comics, From Someone in Seattle

February 4, 2014 Anna Pederson Comments Off

By the time you’re reading this, I’m either in a perpetual state of bummed because the Seahawks just lost, or I’ll still be insanely pumped on their crushing win over the Broncos. I’d be vastly […]

Not only is it May and it’s 45 degrees outside and raining in New York (shivers of excitement in anticipation of cozy/anxious Twin Peaks watching later), the weather has met in complete conjunction with how […]

TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 24: There’ll Be No Escape For The Princess This Time!

May 23, 2013 Matthew Rosenberg Comments Off

There’s a lot of good comics this week. I know you want to buy the same old ones you always buy because they feel safe and comfortable. I get that. I’m not gonna tell you […]

TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 3: In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…

December 24, 2012 Matthew Rosenberg Comments Off

Third column. I am coming out of my sophomoric slump with an all star one this week. The only problem is that the comic industry basically takes the last week of December off meaning that […]

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Somewhere Around The Number Ten Best Comics That Nobody Told You About

December 22, 2012 Tyler Boss 1

Part 1: I love Chris Ware. Bit redundant to say so this holiday season with everyone and their sister buying Building Stories, but with so much comic awesomeness that happened in 2012; between Charles Burn’s […]

The Weekly Pulse – “Nothing ends, Adrian. Nothing ever ends.”

June 6, 2012 Morgan Pielli Comments Off

“Watchmen is over!” wasn’t just a line of terrible dialogue added to Zack Snyder’s 2009 film adaptation of Watchmen, it was also the thunderous roar of author Alan Moore’s opinion on the matter. But Jim […]

Signed Copies of Jerusalem Chronicles From the Holy City

April 24, 2012 Jeff Ayers Comments Off

I’m proud to say one of my favorite cartoonists, Mr. Guy Delisle, came by the shop this morning to deface copies of his new graphic novel, Jerusalem Chronicles From the Holy City. The book released […]

NY Comic Con 2011: The FORBIDDEN PLANET Reaction

October 28, 2011 Morgan Pielli 1

Matt D. (your gregarious host) and Morgan Pielli (your intrepid cameraman and director) took a trip to this year’s New York Comic Con. The sights! The sounds! The…smells! It’s a sensory overload, and you just never know when inspiration […]

STORE-WIDE SALE OCTOBER 14 – 16!

October 13, 2011 Morgan Pielli Comments Off

Take a break from the Con this weekend for some great deals at Forbidden Planet NYC! *Existing discounts or specials; e.g. Magic the Gathering Booster Packs, Student Discounts, Manga Deals; do not apply.

Picture This: Signed Lynda Barry Books

December 3, 2010 Jeff Ayers Comments Off

The great Lynda Barry stopped by Forbidden Planet today to sign copies of her new book, Picture This. Of course, being the terrific lady that she is, she signed a whole bunch of her other […]

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Drawn & Quarterly to Print Dan Clowes’ Death Ray in HC

December 1, 2010 Jeff Ayers Comments Off

Need a reason to be cheerful today? Well, for me, it was D&Q’s announcement that they’re reprinting Mr. Clowes’ The Death-Ray (originally published as Eightball #23) in spiffy hardcover format. Here’s the PR: “The Death-Ray […]