Yule, Raids and Tharg – Wednesday Comics. Welcome to Wednesday Comics. Each week, we will highlight our Comic of the Week, along with other notable releases, classic favourites, and industry news.
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Now on with the comics…
Through the Boughs: A Yuletide Offering #1
DSTLRY
By James Tynion IV, Kenny Wroten, Sweeney Boo, Natalie Andrewson, Grim Wilkins, Molly Mendoza, Pat McHale, Ryan Andrews, Sweeney Boo, Jim Campbell, Natalie Andrewson, Jensine Eckwall, Kenny Wroten, Grim Wilkins, Molly Mendoza and Jennifer Ely
Buy direct from DSTLRY – Through the Boughs: A Yuletide Offering #1 (Link)
Venture deep through endless drifts of snow, through evergreen treelines tinkling with hoarfrost and rime. And then? Venture many miles more. And then maybe, possibly, improbably… you will see lights. And dancing. And mirth. You may be asked to join. Or maybe who (or what!) you’ve found wants something far more mischievous than to sing and revel.
Discover these delights and dangers in THROUGH THE BOUGHS: A YULETIDE OFFERING, a collection of frozen tales brought to you by the most magical wordsmiths and artisans in comics and beyond, including James Tynion IV (SPECTREGRAPH), Patrick McHale (Guillermo del Toro’s PINOCCHIO, OVER THE GARDEN WALL), Jim Campbell (OVER THE GARDEN WALL), Jensine Eckwall (INTO THE GOBLIN MARKET), Ryan Andrews (THIS WAS OUR PACT), Sweeney Boo (HARLEY QUINN), K. Wroten (EDEN II), Natalie Andrewson (THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING), Grim Wilkins (MIRENDA), and Molly Mendoza (STRAY). Edited by Bryce Gold and Sean Edgar.
Every issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 64 pages of exquisite interior stock. It’s the DSTLRY difference.
For fans of OVER THE GARDEN WALL, CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, and KRAMPUS.
You should already know I love a good anthology, and this collection brings together an array of talented creators who each contribute their unique voice to the yuletide season’s narrative tapestry. The artwork throughout is simply breathtaking, capturing the essence of winter and holiday spirit with a blend of whimsy and depth. Each story offers a fresh perspective on traditional holiday themes, ranging from heartwarming tales of family and love to more introspective pieces that explore the darker, reflective side of the season. Make sure you grab a copy.
2000AD #2412
2000AD/Rebellion
By Mike Carroll, Garth Ennis, Kek-W, Ben Willsher, Patrick Goddard, David Roach, Jack Davies, Peter Doherty, Annie Parkhouse and Rob Steen
Buy direct from 2000AD – 2000AD #2412 (Link)
The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic returns with another action packed edition!
2000AD is on a roll right now. This issue wraps up all the current storylines before the big end of year Prog hits. The Rogue Trooper strip has been a particular highlight, feeling like something ripped straight out of its Finley-Day/Gibbons heyday. I hope it returns soon.
The City Beneath Her Feet #1
DSTLRY
By James Tynion IV, Elsa Charretier, Jordie Bellaire and Aditya Bidikar
Buy direct from DSTLRY – The City Beneath Her Feet #1 (Link)
A bloody love letter to New York City, The City Beneath Her Feet is an action/thriller love story for a new generation by lauded creators James Tynion IV (Spectregraph, Something is Killing the Children) and Elsa Charretier (Room Service, Love Everlasting).
Jasper Jayne was the girl of Zara’s dreams, but their brief relationship came and went in such an intense blaze that Zara was left thinking Jasper was just that… a dream. Years later, Zara is thrust back into Jasper’s world — unknowingly listed as her emergency contact, Zara must piece together the mystery of Jasper’s life, all while being hunted by the assassins who once called Jasper one of their own.
Every issue from DSTLRY is presented in our perfect bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. It’s the DSTLRY difference.
For fans of STRANGERS IN PARADISE, KILL BILL, and MR. AND MRS. SMITH.
This book looks to be a remarkable addition to the urban fantasy genre. This debut issue sets the stage with a compelling blend of mystery, magic, and a touch of noir. The story follows Zara as she navigates a city brimming with hidden secrets and supernatural elements,, immersing the us in a world where every shadow could hide a new revelation.
FML #2
Dark Horse Comics
By Kelly Sue DeConnick, David López, Cris Peter and Clayton Cowles
As Portland smolders, an airplane door falls from the sky, flinging Riley’s Mom into a trauma-induced reverie. This leads to a bizarre encounter with physicist Richard Feynman and ends with a gathering of middle-aged riot grrrls united to solve the murder that haunts them all.
Meanwhile, the school conducts a dystopian shooter drill and Riley’s monstrous form shields his peers, casting a ludicrous light on modern horror.
This book continues to deliver a unique blend of satire and sincerity, making it a standout on comic shelves right now.
Transformers #15
Image Comics/Skybound
By Daniel Warren Johnson, Jorge Corona, Sarah Stern and Rus Wooton
Buy digitally – Transformers #15 (Link)
Soundwave moves to finish the war with the Autobots… and all of Earth will suffer. Meanwhile, Optimus Prime, and Wheeljack search for the answers to a mystery that may change everything they knew.
Transformers continues to be an excellent read. I was worried the quality would drop after DWJ moved to writing only, but Corona has proved to be an exceptional artist who pushes the story forward with some incredible layouts. This isn’t your old mans Transformers, this is something new and exciting, so don’t miss it.
The Uncanny X-Men #7
Marvel Comics
By Gail Simone, Edgar Salazar, David Marquez, Victor Olazaba, Matt Wilson and Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally – The Uncanny X-Men #7 (Link)
Continued from X-Men #8
“RAID ON GRAYMALKIN” Part TWO! THE GRAYMALKIN RAID CONTINUES as two conflicting teams of X-Men come to a crossroads at Graymalkin Prison, formerly Xavier’s Institute! As if the Perimeter protocols and the prison’s mutant TRUSTEES weren’t enough, team leaders ROGUE and CYCLOPS find themselves at war over the uncertain legacy of Charles Xavier!
Continues in X-Men #9
The thrilling continuation of the “Raid on Graymalkin” saga. This issue delves deep into the conflict between Rogue and Cyclops over Charles Xavier’s legacy.
Space Ghost #8
Dynamite
By David Pepose, Jonathan Lau and Taylor Esposito
Buy digitally – Space Ghost #8 (Link)
In this issue: The painful events of the past meet the brutal events of the present as Space Ghost and Metallus clash – and while these titans do battle, Space Ghost’s young allies learn the shocking secrets behind their mentor’s tragic history!
Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE and acclaimed artist JONATHAN LAU add new layers of complexity to the Guardian of the Spaceways with Space Ghost #8 – enhanced by cutting-edge covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and ANTHONY MARQUES!
I’m loving this title, which in this issue delves into Space Ghost’s tragic history, revealing shocking secrets that add new layers of complexity to the Guardian of the Spaceways.
Each week we’ll be selecting one unmissable trade paperback, that absolutely must be in your collection.
Gatchaman Vol. 1 TP
Mad Cave Studios
By Cullen Bunn, Chris Batista, Carlos Lopez, Sabrina Cintron and Buddy Beaudoin
Buy digitally – Gatchaman Vol. 1 TP (Link)
The triumphant return of Gatchaman, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team! A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world’s greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who’s waiting in the wings to take their place? The first exciting volume in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series! Collects Issues #0-5.
This is a fantastic revival of the beloved Japanese animated show. This trade paperback collects the first five issues of the series, plus the FCBD issue, delivering a thrilling and nostalgic experience for fans and newcomers alike. The story follows the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman as they battle the international terrorist organisation known as Galactor, whose mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and caused the disappearance of the world’s greatest scientists. The stakes are high, and the team’s strength, willpower, and vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. I love it.
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
MEGA CITY COMICS TO CLOSE IN 2o25
It was recently announced that Mega City Comics will close in the new year, so please go and visit now and let them know how much they meant to you. What follows is the official announcement –
“THE END OF AN ERA!
Mega City Comics was established in 1981, and has been operating from our shop in Camden Town since 1987. After 43 years (and 37 years in the same shop), Martin, the owner, is taking retirement, and the shop will be closing at the end of Jan 2025. We had originally hoped to pass on the mantle to a new owner, but a suitable candidate has unfortunately, not been forthcoming (although do read to the end!).
It has been a joyous ride (for Martin, all of his adult life), and we have had some great staff and some great customers (a crazy number who have been here pretty much from the start, and stuck with us throughout). So it is a bitter sweet event to be closing the doors.
The mail-order/standing order service will be winding up at the end of the year, and final parcels will be going out no later than early Jan 25.
GOING OUT WITH A BANG
We are not quite finished yet, and we will be going out with an upbeat BANG!, so if you can make it into the shop over the next two months, there will be some once-in-a-lifetime deals to be had. The back room back issue stores are being opened up, and the shop is bursting to the seams with comic goodness, ranging all the way back to 1940’s Golden Age, through classic Silver and Bronze, and right up to modern day books. We have always offered up a huge range, but for the final run, there is more on show and available than ever before! Fine tune those wants lists, raid the piggy bank, and head on in and fill your boots.
FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
The FINAL CLEARANCE SALE will be launched in early Jan, but we recommend you get in earlier than that, and get your choice pick of everything we have, as there are deals to be had NOW and negotiations to be made!
Dealers, bulk buyers and re-sellers – we will have some clearance offers on excess stock available soon – drop us an email if interested in taking 1,000 plus to 10,000 items. Wholesale inquiries are by invitation only – you can’t just drop in unannounced – but we welcome you registering any interest now.
Whilst we are fully preparing to shut up shop, this is still a profitable and feasible business here, so if there are any last minute inquiries, from a serious party, with a passion comics, a strong business background, and secure funding, we would be happy to discuss the potential possibilities.
We are open 7 days a week, right through mid Jan (closed Dec 25,26,27), and look forward to seeing customers old and new.”
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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