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The Con is On
The New York Comic Con is this weekend, and I shall not be attending. I feel I have let myself down; and should you find yourself in the same boat, you should feel the same […]
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Kodansha Comics
Shiny Shoujo Versus Sporty Shounen— FIGHT!
By Shannon H. Well, this week sure leaves me happy, since three of the six or so books that I’m actively collecting right now are making their appearance (anyone familiar with this column doesn’t need […]
Kodansha Comics
Blood, Guts, and Glory!
In case some of the people who are reading this happen to be superhero fans of the DC/Marvel persuasion, there is a series you should consider as your stepping stone into the world of Japanese […]
Comic Book Movies
“I Love Bad Movies”- 2 Great Events!!
Do you like movies? Do you like classics? Well, I have terrible news. Terrible, awesome news. “I Love Bad Movies” is showing the “classic” “film” Mac & Me this Friday at the 92nd Street Y! But […]
Anime
Brothers, Homunculi & Alchemy, Oh My!
Obviously the book that is going to rush off the shelves this week is the second-to-last Full Metal Alchemist volume. That shouldn’t surprise anyone, but the excitement that’s building as the story dwindles to a […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Lady Terminator @ 92Y Tribeca
Your plans for Friday night… At this point, it’s probably safe to assume that you have seen James Cameron’s 1984 movie The Terminator. It’s also probably safe to assume you’ve seen a couple of the […]
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Buffyfest!
Print out this coupon and bring it in the store for 20% off!
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 […]
Anime
It’s a Sailor-bration!!
Join us for a special event to celebrate the new printing of the Sailor Moon manga and the first time ever printing of Code Name Sailor V via Kodansha comics with a trivia contest, presentation […]
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 […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Grab The Taint!
One of my new favorite movies The Taint is now available at www.fpnyc.com, and in store! So grab a Taint while the grabbing is good!
Manga
Hello, Good Buy!
Still out on my crazy adventure. A rather bold party mix of manga this week, FP faithful, and certainly something for everyone! There’s some shoujo, some shounen, and I decent peppering of yaoi on top! […]
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Morgan’s Pile of Mini’s SCORCHED EARTH and SOUTHERN FRIED 9
As we move towards the transition months; out of the climatological frying pan that is mid-August and into the lukewarm buffet tray of the fall, it seems appropriate that today’s comics are about changes. First […]
Digital Manga
Mellow Yellow? Hardly!
Hello FP otaku! You may have noticed me missing from my usual haunt upstairs in our super awesome anime loft, and that is because I am currently out on the road, dialing in news about […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
VHS Goes To College @ Nitehawk Cinema 8/25/11
Thursday August 25th VHS Goes To College @ The Nitehawk Cinema Get pepped for the second installation of VHS Vault: VHS Goes To College! Featuring a night full of programming straight from the A.V. Club’s […]
Manga
I’m Your Toy, Your Twentieth Century Boy
So you read Death Note and you loved the poop out of it. Now you’re thirsty for more and ready to graduate into the big leagues, but reading just some other shonen title isn’t enough […]
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Midnight Release for FLASHPOINT #5 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, 20% OFF all DC Issue #1s Released in September
Come by Forbidden Planet NYC the evening of Tuesday August 30th and be the first in line to get your hands on FLASHPOINT #5 and Justice League #1 when the clock strikes 12:01am Wednesday. But […]
Conventions
Philly Alt Con this Sunday!!
If you’re in the area, come by and show your support for the indie comics scene at this years Philly Alt Con! Doors open at noon on the 14th! Check out the site for more details.I’ll […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Akuryo Taisen!
Because I’m secretly waiting for a talking black cat to appear and tell me that I’m actually Sailor Mars, I’ve been practicing my divination skills: the spirits tell me that the next big explosion in […]
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JUST IN! Brian Bolland Anniversary Tees!
Designed by comics legend Brian Bolland (Batman: The Killing Joke, Judge Dredd), these tees reprise the classic Forbidden Planet NYC logo from 1981!!! Celebrate 30 years of comics, toys, and more!