Holiday!
Logical holiday gifts for the Trekkie in your life.
What up holiday shoppers! It’s time to boldly go where no other gift idea has gone before… the Star Trek section! We got the geeky goods that will put a smile on even the most […]
Stuff We Like
Fantasy
A Holiday Themed Holiday Gift Idea List!
We’re getting geared up for a Merry Meta Holiday Gift Idea List! That’s right, a holiday gift idea list based around holiday themed gifts… give me a break it’s Monday night and I’m running short […]
Boom! Studios
What time is it? Adventure Time Gift Idea List Time!
Another day, another gift idea list! In the last couple of years Adventure Time has become one of those trail blazing pop culture phenomenons that just doesn’t seem to have a foreseeable end to its […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
We Are The Walking Dead… X-Mas Gift Recipients.
What better way to celebrate the birth of the original zombie, Jesus Christ that is, than with a few gifts from the most popular name in the undead genre! I’m talking The Walking Dead baby, […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Holy Holiday! It’s a Batman Gift Idea List!
If I had to make a list of the most recognizable figures in the entire world I think that Batman would be in the top 10. Maybe even the top 5. That brooding big eared […]
Holiday!
Doctor Who X-Mas Gift Idea List!
The season of giving is upon us folks, so strap in for a lesson in gifting! Let me guess… your friend, spouse, super attendant, local librarian, etc… is a big old Doctor Who fan and […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics: Greenest Wednesday
A butt-ton of books dropped this past week, so let’s get down to business, yes? Black Science Rick Remender/Matteo Scalera/Dean White Image, 20 pages, $3.50 Black Science is a book I was a little concern […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Troy’s Toys, but with Comics: Triple X Edition
Obviously yes, I am still experimenting with titles for this thing. Amazing X-men #1 Jason Aaron/Ed McGuinness Marvel, $3.99, 20 pages I’ll admit, I’m a little late to this party, mostly because I initially overlooked […]
Comic Book Movies
Review: Thor the Dark World and Thor: God of Thunder volume 1
THIS WEEK IN CONFESSIONS: I’m not exactly the biggest Thor fan out there. Might as well get that out of the way early. It’s been established a number of times that I’m a Clint Barton […]
Grrrrrrrrrr
Jeff Ayers Monocle Radio Interview Regarding Kamala Khan
Last night I was a guest on the Monocle Daily discussing Kamala Khan, Marvel’s newly-announced Muslim teen superhero. You can listen to it here if you skip to the 49:46 mark.
Events
Warren Ellis(!) Signing at Forbidden Planet NYC November 22nd
To the droves and droves of Warren’s fans this pretty much speaks for itself, but if you’re unfamiliar with his work, well, GET ON THAT. Or see below for his bio and a brief overview. […]
Exhibits
Maniac Pumpkin Carvers’ Sandman Overture Tribute
This totally boss and utterly gorgeous pumpkin from our old pals at Maniac Pumpkin Carvers currently resides in our front window display! It’s lit from inside and’ll look similar to this when the sun’s down: […]
Dark Horse
Fifth Beatle Singing November 20th
We’re pleased as punch to announce that on Wednesday, November 20th, Vivek J. Tiwary will be signing copies of his new graphic novel- the highly anticipated The Fifth Beatle – right here at Forbidden Planet NYC! […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Coming October 30th – Sandman Overture #1
Neil Gaiman’s signature creation returns this week in The Sandman Overture #1, and FP is gearing up for its giagantoid release with a sale on ALL Sandman backlist. If you’ve never experienced The Sandman before […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
New Comic Book Day October 23rd 2013
It’s New Comic Book Day(!) and the store is open from 8am to MIDNIGHT. Here’s some of today’s new single issues. Our picks of the week include Pretty Deadly #1 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Black Devil Doll From Hell/Tales From The Quadead Zone DVD Release Party! Meet Director Chester Turner!
Friday November 1st 7PM Forbidden Planet NYC 832 Broadway Manhattan, NY 10003 Meet Director Chester Turner and celebrate the release of both his 80’s classics, Black Devil Doll From Hell and Tales From The Quadead […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
We’re The Village Voice’s Best Comic Book Shop 2013!
Critics’ AND reader’s pick! I’ll have to ask them to fix the address and pic, but we’re extremely honored. Here’s a link to the article. Forbidden Planet is insane—the noise, the size, the sheer staggering display of […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Last Night was a Blast
MANY many many thanks to everyone who made last night’s Adventure Time Encyclopaedia celebration at Forbidden Planet so special. So sorry we had to cap the line and turn some folks away, but I’d like […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Dynamite and The Beat Present a NYCC Welcome Party and CBLDF Member Drive Thursday Night
To do 10/10/13 (and where your friendly neighborhood FPNYC manager will be headed after our Adventure Time gig tomorrow night): Dynamite Entertainment and The Beat’s NYCC Welcome Party and Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Member […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
New Walking Dead Novel – Fall of the Governor
Hey, Walking Dead fans- Forbidden Planet is indeed hosting a midnight release for issue #115 tonight, but there’s a new novel out TODAY. The Fall of the Governor: “The Walking Dead original novel series, set in […]