LOCAL Review

| May 14, 2007

LOCAL ONI PRESS Writer: Brian Wood Artist: Ryan Kelly What makes Local so good? The characters are true-to-life. Each issue is a self-contained story that is completely different. The settings are interesting. Personalized DVD-like commentary that really adds to the stories. For Local writer Brian Wood (DMZ, Demo) does what he does best: tell engaging [...]

PHONOGRAM Review

| May 14, 2007

PHONOGRAM IMAGE COMICS Writer: Kieron Gillen Artist: Jamie McKelvie This mini-series is like what might be if Alan Moore wrote High Fidelity. Phonogram is about magic and about music. In the world of Phonogram, music is magic. Characters in the series use their knowledge of pop and rock music to perform spells to gain influence [...]

Real Estate

| May 14, 2007

Thinking of selling or buying? Paul’s son, Paul Jr., is successful real estate agent. Know a friend or family member who may be in the market soon? Paul Stitik Jr. is with Realty Executives, one of the largest realty firms in the nation with over 800 offices and 14,000+ associates. With this experience, you can [...]

Ebay Services

| May 14, 2007

Can’t find a buyer for that collectible? Don’t feel like messing with the internet? Consign your item(s) to Paul and he will put them on eBay for you. Fee is $3.00 per lot or 20% of the final selling price, whichever is higher. You pay the initial insertion fees and $3.00 up front. Paul will [...]

Are you in need of a Notary Public?

| May 14, 2007

Paul is now a registered Notary Public, Ready to certify your signature on your important documents. Here’s what you need to know: Where: At Captain Blue Hen Comics or he will come to you. When: Paul is at the store on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 8pm, Fridays 4pm to 8pm and Sundays [...]

Barrels For Sale–Cheap!

| May 14, 2007

55-gallon (208L) barrels – $25 each Ultra clean in and out Heavy plastic (like Tupperware) Superman-blue in color Locking lid with two portals Great for storage or trash Check them out & buy at the store!

Picks of the Week: 5/16-5/23

| May 14, 2007

PICK of the WEEK–Comic Book: Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #2 PICK of the WEEK–Trade: Mouse Guard Hard Cover

New Comics Arriving 5-16-07

| May 11, 2007

30 DAYS OF NIGHT EBEN & STELLA #1 – $3.99 30 DAYS OF NIGHT EBEN & STELLA #1 10 COPY INCV ACTION COMICS #849 – $2.99 AFTER THE CAPE #3 – $2.99 ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN THE BOY WONDER #5 – $2.99 ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN VAR #5 AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL VOL 1 TPB [...]

The Best in Comics–DC Comics Attracts Eisner Award Nominations

| May 10, 2007

Ask for these fine comics and trade paperbacks at Captain Blue Hen Comics! DC COMICS PROJECTS & CREATORS HONORED BY 2007 EISNER AWARDS NOMINATIONS From DC Comics’ “DC COMICS DIRECT CHANNEL SPECIAL” The nominees for the 2007 Eisner Awards have been announced, and DC Comics projects and creators received a total of 24 nominations from [...]

Finally…Millar & Hitch’s Ultimates Finale

| May 10, 2007

Many of you have asked where this book is, and it looks like your wait is over. Due at CBH this Wednesday, 5/16 (to be confirmed by tomorrow’s invoice). Check out Diamond’s solicitation below for a reminder: “ULTIMATES 2 #13 Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Wraparound Cover by BRYAN HITCH “GRAND THEFT AMERICA” The [...]

What I Did on my Trip to Vegas

| May 10, 2007

Remember when Dave went to Las Vegas a few weeks ago? Well, even if you didn’t know he was gone, the following is what the event was about:   Based on an article from ICv2.com ComicsPRO, the comic retailer organization formed in 2005, held its first trade event in Las Vegas this April, with about [...]

Avril Lavigne in the Comic Stores

| May 10, 2007

Based on an article from ICv2.com Avril Lavigne has a #1 song and a hugely popular manga too. Del Rey Manga’s Avril Lavigne’s Make 5 Wishes has gone back to press after only four days on sale. Lavigne’s album, The Best Damn Thing, promotes the manga.

CBH Previews

| May 10, 2007

What is PREVIEWS? Captain Blue Hen orders almost everything we sell from Diamond Comics Distributors. Previews is Diamond’s monthly catalog of comics and other fun items that is available for our customers. What is this page? This is where CBH lists and describes comics, books, toys, and statues from Previews that we think will interest [...]

Why Wait Until Season 4 Galactica Fans?

| May 10, 2007

Based on an article from ICv2.com.Sci Fi Channel is planning to air a two-hour Battlestar Galactica OAV this fall. The special will be set between the third and fourth seasons and is expected to be released on DVD shortly thereafter. New Battlestar Galactica: Season Zero #1 – Set two years before the current Sci-Fi Network [...]

Spider-Man Teams with Red Sonja?

| May 10, 2007

Based on an article from ICv2.com. Dynamite Entertainment and Marvel Comics are bringing Spider-Man and Red Sonja together to battle Venom and Kulan Gath. They last appeared together in Marvel Team-up #79 in 1979, by Chris Claremont and John Byrne.   The five-issue series is by writer Michael Avon Oeming and artist Mel Rubi, with [...]

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