From the Booth – Krimpets for all!

| February 1, 2012

On this spectacular edition of From the Booth: Your Comic News Podcast – We mourn Alpha Flight, question why Batman would take off his cowl, and try to figure out exactly when Fatale takes place. I read two non DC comics last week, Memorial and Whispers, and enjoyed them both. Is Bucky back as Winter [...]

Superman’s Birthday

| January 20, 2012

FEBRUARY 29th comes just once every four years But that is not what makes it special. The big deal is Superman’s Birthday And Captain Blue Hen is celebrating! Stay tuned for details! Here, at the store, on Twitter, and Facebook.

Dave Rates “DC New 52″ for 2011

| January 5, 2012

The biggest story in the comic book world in 2011 was DC NEW 52. (We really appreciate DC Comics stepping up with something special for Captain Blue Hen’s 30th anniversary!) The new comics brought attention to the industry, with new and lapsed readers coming in to the store. Personally, I went from reading 2 DC [...]

Dave Rates “DC New 52″ AGAIN

| November 19, 2011

The following is the list of all 52 new titles from DC Comics. The list goes from my favorite (1.) to my least favorite after reading one, two, or three issues. My list breaks down thusly: 1-15 strong, 16-31 are on my chopping block, 32-45 are ones I have given up for now. I still [...]

Comic Highlights: Wednesday, September 14

| September 13, 2011

THIS WEEK’S COMICS HIGHLIGHTS CBH picks the BIG books plus ones you might miss Click the thumbnails for a description of the highlights. ALL of this week’s stuff is on our NEW COMICS page.

Comic Highlights: Wednesday, September 7

| September 6, 2011

THIS WEEK’S COMICS HIGHLIGHTS CBH picks the BIG books plus ones you might miss Click the thumbnails for a description of the highlights. ALL of this week’s stuff is on our NEW COMICS page.

From The Booth – Episode 29

| June 15, 2011

DC announced some minor changes to their Universe and we have a chat about it!   Listen here!

Episode 24

| May 4, 2011

This week we review some Free Comic Book Day comics and talk about Superman’s American citizen citizenship.   Listen Here!

Episode 13

| February 16, 2011

This week we take a look at the best and worst comic based movies and, as usual, we can’t come to an agreement. Listen Here!

The titles you missed in 2010

| February 12, 2011

With all the main titles from week to week that you have to it’s hard to know what other things you should pick up and try out (especially with all those little things being $4 bucks – or more – a pop) but here are a few that I think you should try out if [...]

Episode 7

| January 5, 2011

1/5/2011 This week is a very special, extended year end episode. We talk best presents, comics and movies. Listen here!

Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus – whatever makes you feel better!

| December 12, 2010

Hi, Paul here … and a Merry Christmas to all of our followers on this site! Yep, I said it, “Merry Christmas”, even though there are those who believe it is not PC. If you are offended by this, kindly tell me why because I don’t have a clue. It’s just a wish that you [...]

The MENSA Super-Hero Bracket Challenge is Down to the Final Four

| December 5, 2010

4 Champions left and 4 contestants still with a shot! Sherlock Holmes ended up as the Literary Hero, according to the Mensans voting last week. Superman bested Batman (of course!). The other number one seed to win his division, Yoda, took home the Theatrical crown, and Albert Einstein wins it all in the Historical division. [...]

What We’re Reading This Week: 11/3-11/10

| November 3, 2010

Dave Edition I just read that over 8 million people watched The Walking Dead on Halloween. Some of those folks know that ‘TWD’ is based on a comic series by Robert Kirkman. If you are reading this, I’m sure you are one of those who know this, but did you know that Kirkman writes a [...]

Comics Highlights for This Week: 10/13-10/19

| October 12, 2010

BRUCE WAYNE is on THE ROAD HOME. Meanwhile, SUPERMAN is still walking. PLUS: Another MARK MILLAR project, SUPERIOR, has arrived. 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.

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