Who wants some free swag?!

| January 19, 2011

If you listen to From the Booth you’ll know that we sometimes enjoy a good pot shot at Rob Liefeld and today we’re in the gift giving mood. In the spirit of reconciliation, we want to hear your glowing praise of Mr. Leifeld. To whomever’s comment sounds most ‘sincere’ will go a Sarcastic Ball, compliments [...]

Episode 9

| January 19, 2011

This week we talk about the pros and cons….well mostly cons of variants and their impact on the comics industry. Listen here!

What We’re Reading This Week: 1/19-1/25

| January 19, 2011

NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm Dave Edition The three issue a month era is over at AMAZING and along with it the rotating writers. Welcome Dan Slott! OK, Slott has been a Spider-writer for some time, but now he is the solo guy, and it’s about time [...]

Comics Highlights for This Week: 1/19-1/25

| January 18, 2011

NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm COMICS HIGHLIGHTS picks the BIG books of the week plus ones you might miss. Click the pics for a description of the picks. ALL of this week’s stuff is on our NEW COMICS page.

Open Today

| January 17, 2011

OPEN TODAY Regular Monday hours Noon-8pm Also, please remember: NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm

2011 at Top Shelf

| January 15, 2011

The following graphic novel news report courtesy of Mr. Mike Clarke of BC Refugee Blog Make some room on your TOP SHELF Top Shelf Comix has announced its entire 2011 line-up of books and graphic novels – – and it’s impressive.   Last year, Top Shelf  introduced some acclaimed Swedish comics to the English-speaking world.  What [...]

The Lone Ranger- A Christmas Story- Green Hornet Conspiracy

| January 14, 2011

So what does the Green Hornet’s father have to do with the tacky leg lamp Ralphie’s Old Man wins in A Christmas Story? It was his horse that won it for him! Huh? John and Dan Reid were brothers. Younger brother John follows in his elder sibling’s footsteps and becomes a Texas Ranger. During a [...]

Weekly Round Up

| January 14, 2011

Comic movie news galore this week! We have pictures of Sinestro, Spider-Man and Captain America! Will Edger Wright finally get his Ant-Man movie made? Here is a look at a Gotham High, an animated series that never made it to TV…looks pretty cool. Some teaser images of DC’s next event, Flashpoint. Could this be the [...]

New Comics Arriving WEDNESDAY, January 19

| January 14, 2011

NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm See the New Comics List as a cover gallery You can click the pics for descriptions and previews! NEW COMICS LIST below: 28 DAYS LATER #19 – $3.99 ALIAS ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB BOOK 01 – $34.99 back in stock AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #652 [...]

Fantastic Four #587 – One Will Die

| January 13, 2011

How many have requested the Fantastic Four #587, the issue coming out in January? Yes, Marvel editor, Tom Brevoort, former Newark resident and Captain Blue Hen customer, claims one WILL die in this issue! The Fantastic THREE has been foreshadowed for some time. This is it! I know, you’re jaded with the “deaths” of Superman, [...]

Episode 8

| January 12, 2011

This week we talk about a female’s role in comics and what characters we like, how they have grown, etc. For once, we were stumped… Listen here!

Yes, New Comics Here! OPEN 10am-8pm

| January 12, 2011

A little snow can’t stop us from getting you your new comics! We are OPEN today And every New Comics Wednesday from 10am to 8pm! New Comics are here at Captain Blue Hen Comics!

What We’re Reading This Week: 1/12-1/18

| January 12, 2011

NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm Dave Edition If you love FABLES and you are looking for more, you must read UNWRITTEN! ‘Nuff said!

Comics Highlights for This Week: 1/12-1/18

| January 10, 2011

NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS!PLUS! HAVE MORE COMICS THAT ARE COMICS HIGHLIGHTS picks the BIG books of the week plus ones you might miss. Click the pics for a description of the picks. ALL of this week’s stuff is on our NEW COMICS page.

New Wednesday Hours – OPEN 10am to 8pm

| January 10, 2011

Get Ready for the All-New, All-Different New Comics Wednesday! New Comics Wednesday Just Got 2 Hours Better at Captain Blue Hen! NEW E X T E N D E D WEDNESDAY HOURS: open 10am-8pm

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