Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, But With Comics SPRINGGGGGG!
Oh sure, it’s super grey outside at the moment, but spring is finally here! It’s in the 40s, the cat is growling at birds it can’t get at and I get to be mad at […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Marvel Comics
We got it all on FP Transmissions.
Jeff and Vita rapped about the new releases this week as Javier (of Minimate minute fame) and I slaved over a massive shipment with thousands of awesome comics including Slott’s Silver Surfer and Sandman Overture […]
Comic Reviews
I Regret Nothing
Regrets and Errors: I regret that a couple weeks ago I accidentally told you that Sandman Overture #2 was coming out. It’s releasing this week. But given its constantly shifting timeline, I won’t believe that […]
Image Comics
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics : Uncanny Sex Marvels
Once again, I am extremely too proud of that title. Books what shipped this week that you may dig!: Buffy the Vampire Slays Season 10 #1 Witcher #1 Animal Man #29 Superman Unchained #6 Wonder […]
Events
Jeff Zornow Signing!
Forbidden Planet will be hosting a signing with artist Jeff Zornow in celebration of his new comic 68: Rule of War #1 (Image) on the day of its release. Jeff will be on hand from 7:30 to […]
Books
Hellboy Day at Forbidden Planet NYC
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Mike Mignola’s signature character this coming Saturday, 3/22/14, is officially Hellboy Day in the comics community and Forbidden Planet NYC will be participating! Beginning at 9am we’ll be giving […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toy, but with Comics: So much Marvel (Belated edition)
Without going into details, life happened. Here’s some reviews: Secret Avengers #1 Ales Kot/Michael Walsh/Matt Wilson Marvel, $3.99 Real talk, I had trouble choosing between covers. Tradd Moore’s was awesome, but Katie Cook’s Avengers Ducks […]
Comic Reviews
Just Hold on. Hold on for one more day.
Happy Irish day/week, nerds. Hope you didn’t break too many face bones on your way home the other night. Buffy the Vampire Hunter, Season 10 #1– Being hailed as the season that brings Buffy “back the […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Oni Press Double Review Feature: Megagogo & Down! Set! Fight!
I’ve been reading a LOT of Marvel and Image books as of late, which comes to the surprise of no one who reads this column on the reg. For good reasons mind you, as both […]
Comic Reviews
Day Late and a Dollar Short
Sometimes comics are a participation sport. And sometimes a full contact sport depending on what conventions you’re going to this year. I spent this weekend going to a signing for Tony Millionaire (creator of Maakies […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics: #1 with a Bullet
I’m still waiting to read it, but I thumbed through Moon Knight #1 off the rack this poast week and DAYUMMMMMMM, this is a good looking book. You should buy it just based the art […]
Comic Reviews
Drunk in Loooove
Nothing else matters to me this week other than comics, because Oni Press’s, “The Auteur” is finally coming out. So I’ll just cut to the chase: Auteur #1 I’ve been so excited for this […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics: Shots fired
A few days ago, Image Publisher Eric Stephens more or less called out the greater comics publisher community for reasons I don’t and do agree with. Said speech went down at retailer’s meeting ComicsPRO, and […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Dan Slott Signing Silver Surfer #1 Wednesday March 26th
We’re pleased as punch to announce that superstar writer DAN SLOTT (Superior Spider-Man, Amazing Spider-Man) will be signing here at Forbidden Planet NYC the day his much anticipated new comic SILVER SURFER #1 debuts, Wednesday March 26th […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, only with Comics: Deviants and Devils
THIS WEEK IN RANT: I really wish FOX (and to a lesser extent Sony) would stop riding the coattails of Marvel Studios whenever they announced something. I’m sure we’re all excited about that new Guardians […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Paul Pope Escapo Vid on CBR
Publisher Z2 is re-releasing Paul Pope’s Escapo this coming April and Comic Book Resources has a nifty video with the artist himself discussing his inspirations and the new edition…
Image Comics
Troy’s Toys, But With Comics: Down Set Fuse
I am entirely too proud of that title. The Fuse Antony Johnston/Justin Greenwood/Shari Chankhamma/Ed Brisson Image/$3.50/ 30 pages Weekly Chris Confession: I had every intention to skip over “The Fuse” this week, figuring I could […]
Marvel Comics
Troy’s Toys, actually with toys
What’s this?! An article where I actually talk about the thing I was hired to do?! I too am surprised about this turn of events! It’s been awhile, mostly because I’ve been a bit burnt […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Our 200 Best-Selling Graphic Novels of 2013
Even though it’s damn near the middle of February I thought the following list of Forbidden Planet NYC’s most popular, best-selling graphic novels of 2013 would be of some interest. Perhaps you’re looking for a […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics: Rumor has it.
The new hotness in comic book movies journalism is click baiting via casting rumors without any sort of source. Granted it’s nothing really new, late 2013/earl 2014 has already made me sick of it thanks […]