Comics and Graphic Novels
CHOICE AND FREEDOM
In 2002 I self published a comic with some friends entitled “Robots R Cool, Zombies R Jerks” about the inevitable robot/zombie war we all know is coming and the frogs who are caught in the […]
Comics
Comic News
ZZZAX ON, ZZZAX OFF!
Some of the top selling comics of late have been Cartoons. Regular Show, Adventure Time, My Little Pony and Bravest Warriors, the Adventure-Time-esque space adventure are all doing a great deal of business in surprising […]
Comic News
OCCUPY COMICS EVENT
May 22nd marks the public release of the first issue of a wild and fascinating comic collaboration. Occupy Comics #1 will be on shelves and we at Forbidden Planet recommend everyone get it. This is […]
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YOU put the I in “COMIC.”
The comic book hits of tomorrow are written and drawn by the genius’ of today! I hope each and every one of you out there is creating your own amazing stories to thrill and entertain. […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Regular Show Signing!
This Wednesday the 15th at Forbidden Planet, Allison Strejlau will be in store at 6:30 signing copies of Regular Show #1! Allison is the regular monthly artist on this new comic series based off the […]
C.R.A.Z.Y.
Not To Miss!
This Sunday, April 21st at Public Assembly in Williasmburg its the 2nd annual BROOKLYN ZINE FEST! Come out and support bright self publishing folks who all look like they could use a shower!
Comics and Graphic Novels
STICK IN THE MUD OF TIME
The best comedians are often self-loathing, depressed freakazoids. Eric Powel, writer and artist on The Goon must HATE himself more than a Slayer fan who has run out of razor blades, because that cat is […]
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THE OPPOSITE OF OPPOSITE
Time for some incredible comics! I thought last week had some good books, but it is like the amazing titles from last week were bombarded by Gamma Radiation and then given an atomic wedgie! These […]
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THE REVOLVING DOOR OF DEATH
The debut issue of Superior Spider-Man makes it clear that Peter Parker Spider-Man is still swinging around in the mind of his body’s usurper, Dr. Otto Octavious. While we have no idea what crazy comics […]
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Meet The Misfits & Osaka Popstar 2/6/13 7PM
Jeezum Crow! What an amazing event to start the year off kids! Forbidden Planet and Misfits Records are proud to present an in-store event of the utmost radical proportions. We plan to fill Forbidden Planet […]
Comic News
TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 4: It Is a Period of Civil War
It’s a new year. What better time to set new resolutions, try new things, and, most importantly read new comics. That’s where I come in. Other holidays have their mascosts; Santas and bunnies and…turkeys… and […]
Comic News
TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 3: In A Galaxy Far, Far Away…
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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TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 2: A Long Time Ago
So here we are at my second column of TRY SOMETHING NEW! already. Wasn’t too pleased with how the the first one came out, 20/20 hindsight and all, but we press on. New comics wait […]
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TRY SOMETHING NEW Chapter 1: A New Hope
I have been asked a few times in the past if I wanted to write something for the Weekly Planet or the Forbidden Planet blog. I always politely or at least semi-politely declined. But now […]
Comics and Graphic Novels
Walking Dead Season Premiere Last Night
Say… How good was last night’s episode of The Walking Dead??!!!! Huh? Huh? Click here for a full list of Walking Dead items (books, toys, cards, calendars etc.) available from Forbidden planet NYC.
DC Comics
CORRECTION To In-Store Signing Monday October 17th!
Regrettably artist Ivan Reis had to cancel his appearance. But Eddy Barrows is still gonna be here, so you definitely need to stop by this coming Monday, Oct 17th at 5:30 pm!
Comics and Graphic Novels
Where’s the Love?
Recently it has been revealed that Marvel intends to kill off MORE important characters in order to increase sales…I mean tell good stories! With Valentine’s Day safely behind Us where it can no longer do […]
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Happy Thanksgiving from Your Pals at Forbidden Planet!
We’re closed for the holiday today, but will be opening at 9am Friday morning. If you’re stopping by the store tomorrow you’ll want to print out this coupon and bring it with you. See ya […]
Comic Book Movies
LOOKEE! for the 14th of October, 2010
Unca Grant as one angry, frilly-shirted badass vs. My Chemical Romance Redemption: The sequel to one of the most ambitious SF cinema flops of all time is expected to become one of the biggest films […]
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Forbidden Planet NYC on Flavorwire’s List of America’s Top Ten Comic and Graphic Novel Stores
Natch. Recently, we’ve been surveying readers and staff, and cluing you in to some of our favorite indie shops around the country. First we did bookstores, then we moved on to record stores. Both lists […]