Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Watchmen LAST and first chance!

Preorders for $24.99 are gone! Final orders are going to press. This is your last chance to get one of these limited edition "Watchmen" style Twilight Comics shirts AND get into the early showing of WATCHMEN at the O'Fallon 15 Cinema, please get your online orders (or in-store orders) in by 2/28/09. $29.99 gets you the t-shirt and one ticket to the early showing. ONLY people wearing these shirts will get the BEST trivia prizes including movie passes, movie promo items, and a mini-DVD player!

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My Bribe!



Please jump on the Twilight Comics Forum and start a topic! The topic with the most posts (by February 25th) from DIFFERENT participants will win the topic's original poster a complete set (of 6) Watchmen mini-posters! No rude or vulgar posts, please.

Click here to visit the forum!




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WATCHMEN STUFF STARTS SHIPPING THIS WEEK!






These are the styles of official Watchmen shirts Twilight Comics will have available as of 2/18/09! We will have a limited quantity of each size from S to XXL. Prices start at $19.99. Smiley face buttons are available in 1 1/2 inch ($1.99) and 3 inch ($2.99) sizes. More merchandise to come!

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Shipping 2/18/09:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583
(W) Mark Waid (A) Barry Kitson
RUSHED BACK TO PRESS! AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #583, featuring President-elect Barack Obama in the story, "Spidey Meets the President" which has been receiving national news coverage, was rushed back to press. This 5th Printing is an exact reprint of the issue, with a cover of the Obama Variant image with a different background (the 5th Printing has an image of the Lincoln Memorial in the background).



AVAILABLE AGAIN!
PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL FLIPBOOK
Andy Helfer, Jeff Mariotte (w)
Stephen Thompson, Tom Morgan (a)
J. Scott Campbell (c)
Want to get both sides of the story? This special flipbook edition features the illustrated biographies of both Barack Obama and John McCain, with each story adorned by J. Scott Campbell's cover art.





DARK AVENGERS #2
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
Variant Cover by MIKE CHOI
The Dark Avengers have made themselves known to the world and as the world takes them in, Morgana le Fey comes looking for blood!! Once you learn who the Dark Avengers are you'll see why this is the buzz book of the year!! The Dark Reign is here!!
32 PGS./Rated T+

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #30 (ORIGINS)
Written by Dwayne McDuffie
Art and cover by Ed Benes
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! Can the entire combined might of the Justice League of Amercia and Dr. Light stand up to the cosmic entity known as Starbreaker as he continues consuming the sun? Could this be another Final Night for the DC Universe?

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #60
Written by JOE POKASKI
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
White Variant Cover by TYLER KIRKHAM
SERIES FINALE! Ultimatum tie-in! It all began when four teenagers got caught in an experiment gone fantastically wrong. Now, in a series finale you won't believe, Reed, Ben, Sue, and Johnny will discover that nothing lasts forever-especially family.
32 PGS./Rated A


Lots more goodies coming in!

Click here to see the full list of what's coming in February 18th.

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People are actually playing!




THIS WEEKEND!!!
FNM Standard Tournament
Friday, February 20th @ 7PM
FREE TO PLAY!


Extended Tournament
Saturday, February 21st @ 1PM
Please register by 12:30PM
$12.99 to play. Prize is a booster box of the winner's choice (from available stock).


More info here.

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Oh, and please become a "fan" of Twilight Comics if you're on FaceBook!


XOXO-
Brian


Thursday, February 12, 2009

Green Lantern's Light!


You have the ability to overcome great fear. You have been chosen. Welcome to the Green Lantern Corps. Your ring will guide you to Oa where you will be instructed in the proper use of your newfound abilities as Green Lantern of sector 2814.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

What's cool about Boba Fett?


Congratulations to Doniel Wolfe for winning the ArtFX Boba Fett statue ($99.99 value)! All Doniel did was register to win the statue while waiting to se MALL COP at the O'Fallon 15 Cinema this last weekend. Never fear, plenty of chances to win cool stuff will be coming the following months. Make sure you stop by the Twilight Comics table when you go to see WATCHMEN the weekend of March 6th!


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Shipping this week (2/11/09)-

ANGEL #17
Joss Whedon & Brian Lynch (plot)
Brian Lynch (w)
Franco Urru (a)
Urru, Alex Garner (c)
At the conclusion of the Angel TV series, Los Angeles and all its denizens were cast into a hellish dimension. Since then, Angel has sought redemption while dealing with the death and destruction brought on by his actions. Now, Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, and Franco Urru present the final chapter in Angel's struggle after the fall. But will anyone survive to see the conclusion?

BATMAN #686
Written by Neil Gaiman
Art by Andy Kubert & Scott Williams
Covers by Andy Kubert and Alex Ross
"Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" part 1 of 2! Best-selling author Neil Gaiman (THE SANDMAN) and superstar artist Andy Kubert (BATMAN, Marvel 1602) join forces for a special 2-part BATMAN event! "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader" is a captivating and mysterious tale the likes of which Batman and friends have never experienced before. Delving into the realms of life, death and the afterlife, Gaiman leaves no stone unturned as he explores every facet and era of Bruce Wayne's life.

BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS SPECIAL #1
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Adam Kubert
& John Dell
Spinning out of "Batman R.I.P." and DC UNIVERSE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, this special features the birth of a new era for the Outsiders and is a perfect entry point for past and present readers alike. FINAL CRISIS has changed the universe forever and though Batman may be gone, his legacy must endure. Forces are set in motion that give rise to a new team ready to combat the secret evil that the Outsiders were truly formed for all those years ago. Is Geo-Force the best leader? Or will Black Lightning prove to be a challenger? Plus, the introduction of a never-before-seen character important to the Batman mythos!
Writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, NIGHTWING) is joined by Adam Kubert
(DCU: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT) for this extra-length one-shot spectacular, which is the opening chapter of an epic storyline that will continue within the pages of February's
THE OUTSIDERS #15!

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #33 (ORIGINS)
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Rebecca Buchman
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup story! It's the prelude to "The Blackest Night" as the "War of Light" continues to intensify! Mongul attempts to establish his hold on the Sinestro Corps by enslaving the planet Daxam and making it the home world of his Corps. What does Sinestro's right hand man, Arkillo, think of all this? And will Sodam Yat, the Green Lantern known as Ion, fight to save his homeworld, which he's vowed to never return to?

THOR #600
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, STAN LEE
& CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL, CHRIS GIARRUSSO & TBA
Wraparound Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Variant Wraparound Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
The mighty God of Thunder hits a major milestone! THOR goes back to its classic numbering for this issue 600 mega-event, and even Stan "The Man" Lee joins the party with an all-new story! J. Michael Straczynski and Olivier Coipel bring their widely acclaimed run to a major culmination! And Chris Giarrusso lays down an epic Mini Marvels Thor adventure! PLUS jaw- dropping wraparound covers by Olivier Coipel and Marko Djurdjevic! Miss this issue?! We say thee NAY!

WALKING DEAD #58 (MR)
story ROBERT KIRKMAN
art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
The unthinkable.

X-MEN ORIGINS SABRETOOTH
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Pencils & Cover by DAN PANOSIAN
Every year, he beats Wolverine to an inch of his life. You won't find a sicker, more dangerous person in the Marvel Universe. But why? Why is he so vicious? Why is he so brutal? Why does he leave a wake of violence and death everywhere he goes? Look into Sabretooth's eyes and tremble...


Lots more goodies coming in!

Click here to see the full list of what's coming in February 11th.

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LAST CHANCE TO WATCH THE WATCHMEN EARLY AND GET THE COOL SHIRT
FINAL WEEK!
Over 20 years in the waiting, Watchmen will finally be released as a full-on, live action movie on March 6th. Preorder your limited edition Twilight Comics Doomsday Clock shirt and it'll include your ticket price at the O'Fallon 15 Cinema's preview showing on Thursday evening. Everyone wearing a shirt will be directed to the "trivia theatre" for a special chance to win wonderful prizes before the movie.

Get your order in before February 15th to ensure your spot and shirt.

Available online or in store!
More info here.

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Answer: He was FREE!


XOXO-

Brian