Bargain Comics and a Special Announcement!
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It’s been a busy week! My cushy Work-From-Home job became a Work-From-the-Office job on Wednesday. But it wasn’t all bad news, as it meant I was in close proximity to an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet I’d never been to before. I ended up coming up on a mother load of action figures at a great price! Check out the video to see what I grabbed. Speaking of things at a great price, did you catch the trailer DC put out for their new compact comics? I think they're a great way to get new people into the hobby, and would be great stocking stuffers this holiday season. But don't bring one to me. My eyes can't handle that tiny trim size. More Comic Reviews After reading Spider-Man: Reign last week, I jumped straight into Chip Zdarsky and Daniel Acuña's Avengers: Twilight. It's a great Steve Rogers story set in a dystopian future. Can he assemble the Avengers one last time? Check out my full video review, live on the channel now. Then pre-order the Trade Paperback before it releases on August 27th. On The Podcast This week, DJ Ben Ha Meen joins the podcast to talk about his career, how DJing made him cool, and what it was like working on his first comic — a graphic novel starring Jimi Hendrix! This was a really fun conversation, but not one with language suitable for young ears. It’s our first episode with a Parental Advisory sticker. Put the kids to bed or grab some headphones, then enjoy! Exciting News! I’m pleased to announce that Comics Are Dope (and thus, this newsletter) is officially sponsored by my LCS, Fight or Flight Comics in Raleigh, NC. Dan has been my good friend for years, and Emily and Max make every customer interaction a dream. I’m super excited to do what I can to support the shop and help to reach new people in the name of dope comics. Our first big project will be a video series documenting the build of Fight or Flight’s brand new location this fall! Be sure to stay tuned to see the progress, and if you’re ever in Raleigh, come check us out! I was going to close this out with something sentimental, but I've already taken up a ton of words. Just know I'm incredibly grateful for your support. I've been working behind the scenes on some really cool things. I'm crossing my fingers in hopes I'll be able to show them to you soon. Until then... Read Something Dope Today. BJ KICKS |
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