Free Comic Book Day at Orbital
Everyone at Orbital had a great time at this year’s Free Comic Book Day! There was a huge line down the street before we opened our doors and it continued for some time, with lots of free comics being given away and the entire creative team of Transformers Regeneration One in-store for a signing.
There were also a large group of superhero cosplayers walking around the shop all day, who were not only great entertainment for the crowds, but working hard to raise funds for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. In the end they raised quite a bit of money and were impressed by the generosity of comic fans and the families who came out for the day.
Of course, we were taking photos when and where we could, which are now available to view at our flickr page. Check them out and let us know what you think … We’re already looking forward to next year’s fun!
This Week’s Staff Picks
Silver Surfer: Parable
By Stan Lee and Moebius
Marvel
Charles Francis says: My favourite Surfer tale (apart from the first series), this gem has been unavailable for some time. Moebius was such an obvious choice for the Silver Surfer and Stan has fun with Galactus and his Herald in this snappy two issue mini from ’88. This nice hardback edition also reprints The Enslavers, another long out of print original graphic novel.
This book was solicited shortly before Moebius passed away, so it’s not a cynical cash in, and nice to have more of this work available.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9, Issue #9
By Andrew Chambliss, Scott Allie and Cliff Richards
Dark Horse
Liz says: All sorts of goodness going down with Buffy this week. Some really nice interaction between Robo-Slayer, Andrew and Spike, and a great big plot development at the end. And Cliff Richards really brings home the art! The characters looked just right and there was a lot of drama and movement to it. I hope for more from him on Buffy!
Avenging Spider-man #7
By Stuart Immonen and Kathryn Immonen
Marvel
Adam says: Immonens Kathryn and Stuart get together to present the latest installment of what is essentially ‘Spider-Man Team-up’, featuring She-Hulk! A random, light-hearted one-shot episode with smart dialogue, sleek but lively art and some gorgeous blue New York blues (lush + moody!), courtesy of Matt Hollingsworth, this issue got its chance on the back of the immaculate Omega Effect crossover last issue: rather glad I picked it up!
Hell Yeah #3
By Joe Keatinge and Andre Szymanowicz
Image
Chris says: I’m pretty sure I picked this book last month, but to be honest, I just don’t care. Hell Yeah continues to blend Image Comics’ “cool” with classic superhero fare to create something new and different. Each issue is a treasure trove of fanboy easter eggs and provides more than surface-level fun. I find myself re-evaluating what the series is about and it’s that level of suspense and fun which keeps me coming back for more. Other comics may have more hype, but for me this is one of the books to beat.
Dream Locations
By Joe List, Lizz Lunney and Soju Tanaka
Self-published
Camila says: Beautiful postcard book by super-team Joe List, Lizz Lunney and Soju Tanaka. I guess the idea is to take it apart and actually send the postcards to lucky friends, but it works so nicely as a little illustration book that it almost is a shame to do so. There are 21 postcards in total and each send greetings from a more fantastic place than the other, including Avocado Caves, Trembling Island, Squirrel Park, The Sea of Faces and Candy Floss Nest. It’s a limited run, and I doubt they will be around for very long, so get it while you can.
THE ORBITING POD PRESENTS: Episode 65
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Orbiting Pod!
This week, we get out the yellow pages and Dial H for Hero #1, take a different route with Earth 2 #1, close the window on Worlds Finest #1, we open the door, get on the floor and walk the dinosaur with Gi Combat #1, play noughts and crosses with X-O Manowar #1, and stand clear of the closing doors as we Mind the Gap #1.
We also present two interviews recorded in store. First, we catch up with Roger Langridge after his signing to discuss the newly announced as ongoing Popeye, his creator owned Snarked and his future comics plans. Second, we chat to colourists John-Paul Bove and Jason Cardy of the new Transformers: Regeneration One series, following their signing in store for Free Comic Book Day.
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