Why you should read The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl

The shelves at your local comic shop are packed with comic titles, your weekly purchases probably contain some of the major titles from DC and Marvel, maybe even the Walking Dead. This post is about why you should be buying The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, and yes I bought my copy already.
 Doreen Green is a mutant, like the X-Men, who has the power of a squirrel and can talk to her fury compatriots. She fights the strongest of the Marvel Villains and always win.
Humor is the focus of Squirrel Girl which sees Doreen start college and fight Kraven the Hunter.
Other Marvel heroes and villains are set to appear in future issues.

Arthur Adams Variant Cover

First Appearance

Squirrel Girl was created by writer Will Murray and legendary artist Steve Ditko. She made her first appearance in Marvel Super-Heroes vol. 2 #8 in a story titled "The Coming of ... Squirrel Girl" (Winter 1991). In the issue Squirrel Girl ambushes Iron man in the hopes of teaming up with him, she  ends up saving him and defeating Doctor Doom.

Squirrel Girl was also a member of the Great Lakes Avengers.

Siya Oum Variant Cover

So to sum it up: mutant powers, check; former member of the Avengers, check; defeated many Super Villians, check; appearing in her own series, check. So what are you waiting for get out there and buy    The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, you might as well get the variant covers while your at it.

Skottie Young Variant Cover

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

Skottie Young Marvel Baby Variant Covers

Marvel has been using Skottie Young Baby Variant covers to increase sales on some of their titles and each time it has worked. These variants have become bought highly sought after and each has increased in value.

Marvel is releasing some more Skottie Young Baby Variant covers in upcoming months, all are variants of issues #1's.. So start your hunting for these often hard to find variants.

Along with the variant shown above for Death Of Wolverine: Logan's Legacy #1, the following two baby variants will also be available.

Thor #1

Angela: Asgard's Assassins #1

Spider-Woman #1 Variant Cover - It's controversial!

It has been over 30 years since the original Spider-Woman has had her own ongoing series, which seems like an awful long time to me. Marvel comics is finally righting that wrong, A new ongoing Spider-Woman series is set to premier in November but it is already facing some heavy controversy.

A variant cover drawn by Milo Manara has sparked some age old sexual explotation debates amoung not only comic book collectors but also the news media who have been covering this like it was headline news. It all has to do with the positioning of her buttocks.

The regular cover most of us will get when the issue comes out does not have an issue (See a copy of it below). The opening story arc will see Spider-Woman team up with fellow spider-powered heroine Silk on a mission that spans the multiverse. 

How ever you feel about this controversy one thing will hold true, the variant cover will be very hard to find and based on all the press it is receiving should become valuable.  So if you feel the urge start asking around your local comic shops to see if they can hold one for you. If not get ready to hunt.

Spider-Woman's first #1 came out in April 1978 it was written by Marv Wolfman with art by Carmine Infantino. It is worth a look just based on Wolfman/Infantino combination.

About Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)

Jessica Drew’s scientists parents dedicated their life's to harnessing the environmental adaptive abilities of spiders by grafting elements of their DNA into the human genome. Prior to Jessica’s birth, Jessica's mother was hit by a laser beam containing spider DNA of several species of spiders. The unborn Jessica took on these traits giving her a variety of spider powers. After her parents disappeared Jessica was recruited by HYDRA under the false pretense of HYDRA was a force for good in the world. While at HYDRA she was trained by Taskmaster in martial arts and the effective use of her powers to become a deadly assassin.

So our advice pick up some of the old issues of Spider-Woman then keep an eye out in November for the new series which should be added to your pull list. If your interested in the highly controversial variant cover you may have some hunting work ahead of you but good luck.

Good Luck on Your  Spider-Butt Hunt

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Multiversity #1 Variant Covers - Score!

Multiversity #1 hit newsstands today with a ton of fanfare. The issue was released with a regular cover and four variant covers. My plan was to hunt them down to add to my collection but I didn't have to.

Thanks to my regular comic shop, Comic Book Jones,  I was able to score three of the four variants.

Picked up these three:

1:10  B&W Variant Cover by:  Ivan Reis
1:25  Captain Carrot Variant Cover by:  Chris Burnham

1:50  Flash Of Two Worlds Variant Cover by:  Bryan Hitch

This is why it is a good idea to frequent your local comic shop, they take care of their regular customers. 
If you are in the area visit Comic Book Jones or shop On-Line

Hopefully you will have the same luck.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!

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Multiversity #1 - Action Comics #1 Variant Cover

Later today when all the comic shops open up one of the most talked about titles will be Grant Morrison's new DC Multiversity #1.  The plan for Multiversity was revealed at San Diego Comic Con ( it was originally revealed in 2012 but has taken this long to hit newsstands).

One of the variant covers is a homage to Action Comics #1, you can read more about Action Comics #1 in our "Stories of Action Comics #1". On the Multiversity variant cover Superman is replaced by Captain Carrot, and there are animals instead of people fleeing the scene.

About The Multiversity

Wtitten by Grant Morrison and bern in deveplment for over two years, this mega series ( bigger then a mini-series) will look at  characters from 52 alternative Earths of the known DC Multiverse! It will cross-over into other titles alongnthe way. Be prepared to get to know the Vampire League of Earth-43, the Justice Riders of Earth-18, Superdemon, Doc Fate, the super-sons of Superman and Batman, the rampaging Retaliators of Earth-8, the Atomic Knights of Justice, Dino-Cop, Sister Miracle, Lady Quark, the legion of Sivanas, the Nazi New Reichsmen of Earth-10 and the latest, greatest Super Hero of Earth-Prime: YOU!

Issue  #1 is pencilled by superstar artist Ivan Reis. the story begins with when President Superman of Earth-23 uncovers a threat to all Reality so apocalyptic ( is this going to led into DC's Darseid War) it will take a superteam made up of heroes from across of the Multiverse to defeat it. On of this heroes is the great Captain Carrot, that is why he gets top billing on the variant cover.

Get ready for a thrill ride only DC comics can bring, so get of your digital device right now and run out and pick this issue up, then send us a photo of you with it. Email us at Farleyclan003@yahoo.com


Good Luck on Your Multiversity Hunt!
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More DC Comic Halloween/Horror Variants

Last month we gave a preview of the DC Comics October Halloween/Horror cover variants.  Below are the rest of the covers that will be hitting shelves throughout the scariest month of the year.
Hope that you can hunt all of these variant covers down.
You can view last months Halloween/Horror Variants post to see all the covers.

Detective Comics #35

Earth 2 #27

The Flash #35

Green Lantern Corps #35

 

Green Lantern #35

 

Harley Quinn #11







Justice League Dark #35



Justice League United #5



New Teen Titans #3

Sinestro #6

Superman/Wonder Woman #12

 



Some tips on how to get these variants, first ask your local comic shop to hold the one you want for you. Remember these come in much smaller quantities then the regular covers, usually 1 for 25. If you cant get it their check at other local shops. There is one near me in New Jersey that gets tons of variants each month.  If that doesn't work there is always online.
I will be trying to grab the Flash and Green Lantern Corps, like that Black Lantern reference.

Good Luck on Your Variant Hunt!
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DC Lego Variant Covers - Hitting Shelves in November

Dc will continue its use of variant themed covers this coming November, following on the heals of the Octobers Halloween/Horror Variant Covers.

The Lego theme is being used to celebrate the LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham video game being released in November. The Lego renditions on each cover mirror the covers from each issues #0 which were released in September 2012, I have included an image of Batman #0 for comparison.

Action Comics #36

Aquaman #36

Batgirl #36

Batman #36

Batman & Robin #36

 

Batman/Superman #16

 

Catwoman #36

 

Detective Comics #36

 

 

 

Flash #36

 

Grayson #4

 

Green Lantern #36

 

Green Lantern Corps #36

 

Harley Quinn #12

 

JLU #6

 

Justice League #36

 

Justice League Dark #36

 

New Teen Titans #4

 

Sinestro #7

 

Supergirl #36

 

Superman #36

 

Superman/Wonder Woman #13

Wonder Woman #36

These variant should be very popular and hard to find. Our suggestions. Is to request them from your local comic shop or begin hunting them down throughout November.

I also hope they make some Lego figures to go along with the covers.  Who doesn't want a Frankenstein Lego figure in their collection?

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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Comic Shop Review - Encounter Comics & Games, Allentown

Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania Encounter Comics & Games reminded me of a comic convention within in a store. Along with all the current issues, there were a bunch of different priced comic bins, a nice selection of high dollar comics and older toys throughout the store. The store has been around for over 30 years and their back issue collection shows it.

When you enter the shop you are greeted by the zombie girl from the first episode of the Walking Dead, yeah the one with the stuffed rabbit. I enjoy when a store does that little something extra when you enter. Toys all around the walls, loads of back issues and entire area dedicated to variant covers. I am it sure you will find a better store in Pennslyvania.

High End Merchandise - Encounter has many valuable comics showcased on the back wall of the store. There were many Silver Age comics and more recent key issues. When you see this in a comic shop this means two things. first they have been open for a number of years and second, they buy collections. The reason I mention this is that many shops do not carry these types of back issues. This is also why I compare the store to a comic convention. The shop also had some higher end collectibles, I really like the Iron Man bust set, would be a great display piece.

Comics - Along with the nice selection of valuable comics Encounter also has a huge selection of back issues placed throughout many different priced bins. They have $1.50 bins, fifty cent bins and even the rare dime bins (haven't seen a dime bin in a long time). They also have an entire variant cover area, I have never seen this in a comic shop. Spending some time hunting through the back issue bins is worth it. As with most other comic shops Encounter also carries all current titles, again lots of variant covers from the most recent issues.

Toys - Old toys, new toys and toys in between. Any comic shop that has a Will Smith action figure from the movie Wild Wild West has a serious variety of toys. They had many old toys from toy biz, and Hasbro. Most comic shops do not dedicate enough space to old toys we should visit the ones that do.


Comic Shop Grade - A

Encounter Comics & Games has the perfect mix of old and new comics and toys. It really is like a comic convention in a store. You should set aside some time and plan a visit to Encounter, it is worth it. Truly a great place to hunt for back issues and old toys, bring some $ with you.

Good Luck on Your Hunt!
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