Marvel Comics
Checking in with the Marvel Universe
by Chris Troy Say what you will about the new 52, but DC has managed to keep everyone talking about their comics since the announcement months ago. Marvel on the other hand, had a great […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Comic News
The new 52 and old figures.
By Chris Troy It’s been awhile Forbidden Planet Faithful! I’m back after spending some down in Orlando (I rode on Star Tours, YAY!) and now I’m once again ready to tell you what new stuffs […]
Indie Comics
Morgan Pielli’s Pile of Minis: N.Y.D.I. #1
Having just returned from a great work-cation at this year’s SPX (selling my comics to a comics-thirsty public and then drinking wine like a wine-thirsty Bacchus), all I can think about right now is the […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Ai no Senshi!
Since it is with daily frequency that I am asked about this, chances are you are one of the customers who have inquired about the whereabouts of the Sailor Moon manga at Forbidden Planet, otaku […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Yes Contest
Your mom is wonderful and cool. Alternatively, so potentially is your father. I bet mommy and daddy make the most delicious (insert delicious food here) that any human being, alien, cyborg, or giraffe has ever […]
Conventions
Morgan Pielli’s Pile of Minis: So Buttons #4
This weekend is the much beloved Small Press Expo in Bethesda, Maryland! Many many many folks who make comics that Forbidden Planet NYC carries will be here, including your humble author (table H12, the one […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
OMG TINY BABY DINOSAURS!
This nerd is still out, pretending like she’s a legit college student, going to university football games and stuff while out and about. No longer does she have the right to judge bros who come […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
To Say Nothing of the Owlbear
DC did it. In an industry where fighting for attention on the shelf is the key to the game, DC has rounded up the competition and painted their covers beige*. Few people are going to […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Review: Final Fantasy Dissidia Play Arts and Big O Figma
By Chris Troy Happy Labor Day weekend FP Faithful (I assure you it was LD Weekend when I wrote this!). If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent your weekend drunk as hell in various locations […]
Mini Comics
Morgan Pielli’s Pile of Minis: The Malaise Trap by Jack Bracken and Reid Psaltis
The Malaise Trap is an amazing character study (with a fantastic title…I love a clever title). So complete and well-considered is the narrative that I was convinced that I was reading an autobiographical account. Writer […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Have You Considered Letting Justice League #1 Into Your Heart?
We’re just jumping in head first like a seal into a wood chipper! Dark Horse has the Goon #35, Faith and Angel #1 and a brand new Star Wars original graphic novel called Chewbacca & […]
Image Comics
In-Store Signing This Friday!!
6pm Friday 9/2 at Forbidden Planet NYC Meet the creators of Vescell! Creator/Writer Enrique Carrion and Artist John “Roc” UpChurch!
DC Comics
Reviews: New statues and SDCC exclusives!
By Chris Troy SHAMELESS PLUG: I wrote an article for BleedingCool covering the Capcom Fight Club from 2 weeks back. You can read it here. Happy Monday FPNYC Faithful! For the most part, NYC was […]
Magazines
Perhaps Comics Legend Will Eisner Can Help Your Fix It
One of the newest books to come into the store is the collected PS Magazine: Best Preventive Maintenance Monthly HC featuringing none other than Mr. Eisner himself! Written and drawn during his time in the […]
Boom! Studios
The Thompson’s Twins
This column was going to be a huge review of Craig Thompson’s 2003 graphic novel Blankets…but there’s too many awesome comic books out this week! For those who like titles about real life, beauty, sadness, […]
DC Comics
Don’t Forget: Tomorrow is FREE COMIC THURSDAY!
This Thursday, August 18th: DC COMICS
Bongo
Comics Gud. Gud Comics, Take Comics Home.
You are in luck, my friend, as there are so many AMAZING comic books out this week that you could probably buy one at random and still get somethin’ snazzy! Still, my job as a […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Batman?! Batman you say?!
by Chris Troy Well I managed to make it like, 2 weeks without talking about the big, bad bat. That’s impressive, as I think that’s the longest I’ve gone without discussing Batman related-merchandise on this […]
Indie Comics
Morgan Pielli’s Pile of Minis: SIDEWALK BUMP #2
Sidewalk Bump #2 by Dan Moynihan, Craig Bostick, Dave Kiersh, John Isaacson, Jared Katz, Missy Kulik, Alec Longstreth, Jim Rugg, and Francois Vigneault. I almost didn’t review this book. I know that this is probably […]
Card Games
Clix Clix Boom
by Chris Troy Hey there FPNYC faithful, were you aware that Forbidden Planet has a small, yet awesome gaming section? Not of the video game variety (like there’s a shortage of Gamestops in Manhattan), but […]