ComicStoreWest

Wanna Help Playtest D&DNext?

2012-05-27T14:32:00.000-04:00

We will be putting together a group to help playtest D&DNext (the next version of Dungeons and Dragons). Check back soon for more information.

FREE RPG DAY - PathFinder

2012-05-26T14:35:00.002-04:00

FREE RPG Day is Saturday, June 16.

Similar to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY we have various FREE RPG books available while supplies last.
We also have a full day of games going on.

The next game to reveal PathFinder.

PATHFINDER

GM: Dave (krzyzewski99@yahoo.com)
Time: 4pm
Number of Players: 6 (could take 8 if there is enough interest)

Synopsis:
More info coming soon

FREE RPG DAY - Dungeons and Dragons Lair Assault

2012-05-26T14:30:00.001-04:00

Dungeons and Dragons Lair Assault

GM: Eric (vlen_leak@hotmail.com)
Time: 11am
Number of Players: 6 (could take 8 if there is enough interest)

Synopsis:
In this Lair Assault challenge, the adventurers brave the depths of Undermountain, the onetime playground of the mad wizard Halaster Blackcloak. As the DM, not only is it your job to challenge the player characters but also to kill them out-right—all in good fun, of course. (Make sure your players know that!) Don’t play favorites or fudge die rolls, however. The encounters are difficult enough that you can let the dice fall where they may.

New: Guaranteed Comics!

2012-05-26T13:54:00.000-04:00

What is a guaranteed comic?

Find a comic that has a "Guarantee" sign on it- BUY IT!
Take it home and read it.
If you don't like it- BRING IT BACK!
We will let you EXCHANGE it for another comic of EQUAL value! REALLY!
BUT HURRY! Guaranteed comics may only be exchange for the first month after they are released!

NOTE: You can only exchange a comic if it is in sellable condition!

New Comics On Sale Beginning - 05/23/2012

2012-05-20T20:26:00.000-04:00

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Back Issue Restock

2012-05-18T06:39:00.002-04:00

I just stocked some key back issues that customers have been begging for:

Check out the Infinity Gauntlet section for some THANOS back issues.

There are a few back issues of the Walking Dead in the bins now, I am trying to find more in our messy stock room. Please be patient.

Also we continue to restock some of the NEW 52 books, we always seems to come across a few nuggets which I immediately throw into the bins.

Super Hero Squad TCG - JUST ARRIVED !!

2012-05-17T19:29:00.000-04:00

The Marvel Super Hero Squad TCG just arrived.
This is a collectible card game for all ages.

Single player starters, two player starters and booster packs are now available.

Random packs contain LOOT cards for the online game.

Why Should You Become A CSW Subscriber?

2012-05-16T20:13:00.000-04:00

Many readers who subscribe to DC Comics directly from DC through the mail are receiving the following letters today.

I find this very strange, especially since DC sales of Aquaman are off the charts and we have been given no indication that the series is ending.

So lesson to be learned - Don't subscribe to comics through the mail. Come down to the area's #1 comic store - Comic Store West and start a subscription today. It's FREE and you even get a discount on all of your purchases.

FREE RPG DAY - Mutants and Masterminds 2.0

2012-05-16T14:39:00.001-04:00

MUTANTS AND MASTERMINDS 2.0

GM: Jarret (ougonoozaru@hotmail.com)
Time: 4pm
Number of Players: 4 (could take 8 if there is enough interest)

Synopsis: Mutants and Masterminds 2.0 is a super hero RPG based game.

Super Smash Bros. Final FantasyPlayers will be taking on the roles of video game characters to replay the epic game Final Fantasy.
Players will have the choices of Link, Mega-Man, Cammy from Street Fighter, Princess Zelda (and her alter-ego Sheik) among others.

The heroes will take on the roles of the LIGHT WARRIORS, the real ones have mysteriously been lost....

They will battle their way through the lands to save as much of the planet as time will allow! Look for cameos by other famous (or infamous) video game characters as well as some in-jokes inspired by 8-Bit theatre.

Each character has abilities that would make them an asset to the team as a whole. To prevent too much in-fighting each PC has at least one attack which can injure any other PC despite several characters having ranks in Impervious Toughness.

The players will have to work together to complete the goals and defeat certain enemies.
Will these replacement LIGHT WARRIORS be better than the originals or will they fail miserably and disgrace the name of HERO for all time?

The sign-up sheet for this game will be up tonight.

FREE RPG Day - Star Fleet - A Call To Arms

2012-05-16T14:21:00.004-04:00

STAR FLEET - A CALL TO ARMS

GM: Bill (billclodude@comcast.net)
Time: 11am
Number of Players: The more the merrier

Synopsis: A miniature based squadron to fleet level starship combat game (similiar to the old Star Fleet Battles). Features ships from the original series and from the Star Fleet Battles Universe. Play as Federation, Klingons, Gorns, Romulans, Kzinti and others.

No sign-up required just swing by at 11am for a demo.

FREE RPG DAY - Only War

2012-05-16T08:35:00.000-04:00

ONLY WAR
GM: Joe Sites (jsites@tragicallybeautiful.com)
Time: 4pm
Number of Players: 4 (could take 6 if there is enough interest)

Synopsis: Only War is an all-new standalone Warhammer 40,000 roleplaying game in which players take on the roles of soldiers in the Imperial Guard, the galaxy-spanning armies of the God-Emperor.
You’re invited to take part in Eleventh Hour, an introductory adventure for Only War! When your superiors abandon you on the sweltering surface of a hostile world, will you have the strength to embody the ideals of the Imperial Guard?

Eleventh Hour
Synopsis: Only War is an all-new standalone Warhammer 40,000 roleplaying game in which players take on the roles of soldiers in the Imperial Guard, the galaxy-spanning armies of the God-Emperor.
You’re invited to take part in Eleventh Hour, an introductory adventure for Only War! When your superiors abandon you on the sweltering surface of a hostile world, will you have the strength to embody the ideals of the Imperial Guard?

The sign-up sheet for this game will be up tonight.

FREE RPG DAY - The One Ring

2012-05-15T14:03:00.000-04:00

THE ONE RING - SESSION 1
GM: Sam Colechio (scolechio@gmail.com)
Time: 11am
Number of Players: 6

Synopsis: The One Ring: Cubicle 7's Role-playing game based in Tolkens Middle Earth. Set 5 years after the events of The Hobbit this inital game is placed in the region of northern Mirkwood and environs in a time and era that moves ever closer to the looming War of the Ring.

The Black Shard of Smaug’s Hoard
Within the hoards of Smaug was found a shard of a sword crafted in the days of a previous age. Its placement showed that Smaug feared it but yet held it of great value. The King of the Lonely Mountain has now found the time to devote his attention to this cause. He has charged you and your fellowship to seek out his kinsman Dar’adin who mansions lie to the southwest in the Misty Mountains. Dar’adin is an expert of the lore of blades and will know whose hand crafted it. The king has offered a princely reward upon the fellowships return.

THE ONE RING - SESSION 2
GM: Sam Colechio (scolechio@gmail.com)
Time: 4pm
Number of Players: 6

The Movements of Shadow and Shard
The linage of the shard is known, but now your fellowship must deliver it to its true home. A kings hoard will be given for the shards return and it would seem like an easy task but for the stirring of the shadow which has put worth into this. The minions of the shadow are now willing to pay in blood and steel to gain the shard, will your payment equal theirs? Is your fellowship going to be able to

The sign-up sheet for this game will be up tonight.

FREE RPG Day - Outbreak Undead

2012-05-15T09:22:00.002-04:00

FREE RPG Day is Saturday, June 16.
Similar to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY we have various FREE RPG books available while supplies last.
We also have a full day of games going on.

The first game ready to reveal is a Zombiw Survival RPG Game. Do you like AMC's The Walking Dead? If so you will love this game. Here are the details:

OUTBREAK UNDEAD

GM: Tom Coolbaugh (cooltj@hotmail.com)
Time: 11am
Number of Players: 6 (8 if necessary)

Synopsis: Outbreak Undead is a Zombie Survival Simulation RPG. Can you survive the Zombie Apocalypse and thrive in it's aftermath?

Game Summary:
"You're hungry...
All you've found in the last couple farm houses you tried to scavenge was an old bag of chips and a tube of stale Ritz crackers. You've been watching this Rutters gas station for the last hour and you think you might be able to get inside. Gonna have to be quiet though, the "Horde" down the street is still milling around aimlessly and is way to close for comfort. You thought you heard screams coming from that direction earlier..."

The sign-up sheet for this game will be up tonight.

New Comics On Sale Beginning - 05/16/2012

2012-05-13T17:03:00.002-04:00

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Previews Orders Due This Friday

2012-05-13T16:58:00.000-04:00

Special orders from Previews #284 are due by this Friday, May 18.
Last chance to reserve your SPECIAL ISSUE #100 of Walking Dead.
This issue will sell out, make sure you subscribe to it this week.

New Comics On Sale Beginning - 05/9/2012

2012-05-06T21:07:00.001-04:00

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Free Comic Book Day 2012 Recap

2012-05-05T18:59:00.000-04:00

So our biggest day in Comic Store West history is coming to an end.
This is the first chance that I've had all day away from the register and I just wanted to offer a few thoughts.

First off thanks to everyone that helped me from going crazy - Eric, Dave, Josh, Art, Kara, Letitia, Miriam.

Secondly thanks for everyone who came out to support our Martin Memorial Library Fund Raiser.

Our Marvel Movie Marathon on the 8ft movie screen was a huge success, I've got requests for more movie marathons and X-Box tournaments. We will keep you posted on these events.

Here's some quotes from people today that really made me feel great:

"I knew you would have the best sales today compared to the other local stores"
"You guys always seem to blow everyone else away with these special events"
"Best damn movie theater sin a comic store ever !!"
"I'm cancelling my subscription at and moving it to you guys today"
"Greatest Free Comic Book Day ever !!"
"You guys are great to do this every year"

We are so happy we can do these special events. We have more in the works including this year's ZombieFest with Rocky Horror Picture Show and Free Comic Day Part 2.

Free Comic Book Day

2012-05-05T15:46:00.002-04:00

Wow !
(more later)

Free Comic Book Day (more info)

2012-05-03T13:35:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to let everyone know Comic Store West is having a FREE COMIC BOOK DAY on Saturday, May 5 from 10am - 9pm.

No purchase is necessary to get up to 3 FREE comic books.
If you want more than 3 we ask that you make a 50 cent cash donation per additional comic book to our Martin Memorial Library Fund.

Weather permitting we will have cheap hot dogs under our outdoor tent. Also cash only please.

Kids under 14 can try their hands at the Spider-man pinata at 2pm

Beginning at 10am and playing all day is the Marvel Movie Marathon featuring Iron Man, The Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor and Captain America. The movies begin at 10am in our spacious game area. Free popcorn for all !!

Big sales all day
30% OFF all graphic novels and trade paperbacks.
Back issue comics by the pound. One whopping pound of comics for only $5.
Variant cover comics by the pound for the first time ever. One pound of these for only $10.

Marvel Comics trivia all day.
One try per person, get 7 of the 10 random questions that I ask correct and win a prize (valued up to $20). No purchase necessary.

Marvel Comics Trivia on FCBD

2012-05-01T21:28:00.001-04:00

More Free Comic Book Day events.

Come in any time on Free Comic Book Day (Saturday, May 5) and say 'I want to take the Marvel Trivia Challenge'. I'll give you 10 random questions. If you get 7 of the 10 correct you win a prize valued at $20.

Spider-man piñata for Free Comic Book Day

2012-05-01T21:22:00.001-04:00

Just added for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.
The Spider-man piñata. At 2pm Kids 14 and under can take a shot at the goodies inside the piñata. Marvel and DC mini figures, candy, and more.

Comic Store West is on Bleeding Cool

2012-05-01T16:00:00.000-04:00

Comic Store West just made Bleeding Cool's top list of comic store's going above and beyond for Free Comic Book Day.

Check out the article here:

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/05/01/fcbd-2012-ultimate-comics-rx-comics-collectibles-etc-and-comic-store-west/

p.s.
Support Bleeding Cool by adding a subscription to their NEW magazine which debuts next month

The Avengers - Spoiler Free Review

2012-05-01T09:08:00.000-04:00

I saw a special screening of The Avengers last night.
Here is my 10 second spoiler free review of the movie.

What I did not like:
1> Captain America's costume
2> Call the damn thing Cosmic Cube not the Tesseract
3> Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner
4> Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye
5> Did not seem like Thor had much screen time
6> Captain America with mask off for most of the movie
7> Why does Hawkeye need a laser sight on his bow?
8> The bad guys - Loki and Skrulls (or Chitauri) suck

What I did like:
1> Black Widow and Hulk stole the movie
2> Fight scenes ROCKED !!!!!
3> Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill
4> Jane Foster and Pepper Potts cameos
5> Hawkeye's mechanized quiver
6> Did I mention the fight scenes !!!

Overall not better than the first Iron Man movie or Captain America. I liked it better than Iron Man 2 and The Hulk. I would say it's on par with Thor. Defintely in the top 10 of the best comic book movies of all time.

Will I see it again?
Yes, I plan on seeing it again this Friday and then taking the family to see it next weekend.

P.S.
As with all Marvel movies, make sure you stay through the credits

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday May 5

2012-04-29T14:55:00.000-04:00

FREE COMICS FOR ALL !!

Everybody can select up to 3 FREE comic books.

If you would like additional ‘FREE’ comics please make at least a 50 cent cash donation to the Martin Memorial Library fund that we have set-up.

Presenting the debut of the Comic Store West Movie Theater !!

We just had an 8 foot HD screen installed in the game room so to celebrate we will be playing all of the Avengers Lead in movies.

SHOWTIMES

Hulk - 10am - Noon

Iron Man - Noon - 2PM

Iron Man 2 - 2PM - 4PM

Thor - 4PM - 6PM

Captain America - 6PM - 8PM

WEATHER PERMITTING

Two outdoor tents (11AM - 5PM)

Tent #1

HeroClix Game Demo (Avengers vs X-Men)

Check out the game and get a FREE HeroClix figure (Thor or Green Lantern)

Tent #2

Snacks

Hot Dogs $1

Hot Dog/Chips/Soda $2

SALES

Back issues by the pound

$5 per pound for all back issues

VARIANT COVERS (over 1 month old)

$10 per pound

All trades and graphic novels save 30%

New Comics On Sale Beginning - 05/2/2012

2012-04-29T13:53:00.000-04:00

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