The man goes by Morbius, The Living Vampire.
I would’ve called him Batman since he’s kinda like a vampire bat.
There isn’t already a comic book character called Batman is there?
Amazing Spider-Man #101, first appearance of Morbius, Very Good Minus (3.5), $150.
CHOCOBO CRYSTAL HUNT CARD GAME
Help the Chocobos on their crystal hunt!
In Chocobo’s Crystal Hunt, you send your cute Chocobos on a journey to steal your opponents’ crystals…before they can steal yours! Use your intuition and observation skills in this fast-paced, fun and addictive game.
MAGIC THE GAHTERING: GLOBAL SERIES – JIANG YANGGU VS MU YANLING
These Global Series decks, featuring all-new cards and characters, represent the work of Chinese writers, artists, and designers, created for Chinese players but now available in the United States.
Click here for the full list of new releases!
Featured Comics:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #801
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Dan Slott (A) Marcos Martin (CA) Alex Ross
After ten years, Dan Slott’s final issue of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is here, and he isn’t pulling any punches. Joined by one of the best illustrators in the biz, Marcos Martin, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #801 is one of the most emotional, heartfelt tales not only in Dan’s run, but in all of Mighty Marveldom itself, and is one Marvel fans around the world won’t want to miss.
RATED TEEN
BATMAN #49
DC COMICS
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mikel Janin
“THE BEST MAN” part two! Now it’s up to Catwoman to rescue her one true love. It’s the Cat vs. the Clown in one exciting showdown that sets the stage for our giant anniversary issue-and the biggest union in comics!
RATED TEEN+
FUNEGON PARTY
Stack dice on your forehead, bounce dice into the box, knock down a meeple surrounded by dice, balance a meeple on a stick — these and many more wacky quests await a traditional dungeon party in the nontraditional dungeon crawler Fungeon Party. Each quest adds 30 seconds to the game, and an average game uses six quests, making this a quick, easy, and fun game to learn and play!
MOA
Moa takes its inspiration from the events surrounding the settlement of New Zealand, recasting them with anthropomorphized birds and mammals. The inhabitants of the Pacific island are represented by giant birds, such as the moa and kakapo, while the settlers from the west are played by dogs, rats, possums and weasels.
Players take on the role of the defenders of the land, competing with their fellow players for control of the regions while staving off the advances of the mammals. However, the cunning bird may consider selling their land to the mammals rather than fighting to defend it.
Moa is an original design inspired by Martin Wallace’s stay in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
A 2-player variant is included in the rule book.
Saturday, June 23rd from 11am to about 6pm
DEEP, DEEP, DISCOUNTS on books, comics, games, toys, and more!!!
Yard Sale ends by 6pm, but the store remains open until 8pm as usual!
Wednesday, June 20th from 11am to 8pm
If you’re saddened by the cancellation of Starz’ Ash Vs. Evil Dead, we have good news!!! Ash Williams lives on in Dynamite’s Ash Vs. the Army of Darkness graphic novel!!! Ash leaves his company job to work – where else? – in the public school system!!!
He’s going undercover as a substitute teacher to learn who’s got their hands on the Necronomicon, with secret government agency S.M.A.R.T. intervening!!!
On Wed., June 20th, ALL GUESTS, ALL DAY, can enter our FREE RAFFLE for a chance to win* a copy of “ASH VS. THE ARMY OF DARKNESS” from DYNAMITE!!! (2018; Rated T+)
The winner will be called on Thursday, June 21st!
* Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by the phone number/email given on the entry ballot. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER! All winners must collect their prize(s) within 2 weeks of the drawing date. (EC reserves the right to alter/substitute give-aways and raffle prizes when unexpected circumstances occur. One entry per person, please. All entries must be printed legibly to be considered eligible.)
Aquaman ain’t sweatin’ the zombie apocalypse!
I’m pretty sure that zombies can’t swim.
Seems to me that due to the state of decomposition, most zombies would at best be able to float near the surface and very slowly tread water, but no way are they making it to the ocean floor to give Aquaman a hard time. Zombies are too desiccated, very buoyant.
Aquaman #35, first appearance of Black Manta, Fine Plus (6.5), $175.
Click here for the full list of new releases!
Featured Comics:
THOR #1
MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Michael Del Mundo, Christian Ward (CA) Michael Del Mundo
JASON AARON & MIKE DEL MUNDO TAKE THE PRINCE OF ASGARD IN A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION!
Thor Odinson has regained his mantle – and with it, a wild new world of trouble on his mighty hands! The artifacts of Asgard have been scattered across the earth, and to reclaim them, Thor will have to face some ugly truths. Like the production cost of hundreds of new hammers! And the Thunder God is going to need every last one of them if he’s going to stop the unstoppable Juggernaut. Jason Aaron takes the Prince of Asgard in a whole new direction with YOUNG GUN artist Mike Del Mundo joining him at the helm! And don’t miss the latest chapter of the King Thor saga with acclaimed BLACK BOLT artist Christian Ward, as the Thor of the far future encounters an old friend who’s undergone some startling changes.
RATED TEEN+
MAGIC ORDER #1
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Olivier Coipel
We live in a world where we’ve never seen a monster, and The Magic Order is the reason we sleep safely in our beds. Magic meets the mob in THE MAGIC ORDER, as five families of magicians-sworn to protect our world for generations-must battle an enemy who’s picking them off one by one. By day, they live among us as our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, but by night, they are the sorcerers, magicians, and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness…unless the darkness gets them first. MARK MILLAR’s first NETFLIX comic book, drawn by the incredible OLIVIER COIPEL (Amazing Spider-Man, Thor).
*MATURE READERS ONLY*
Sunday, June 17th from noon to 6pm
Father’s Day is almost here, and as we know, for newer dads, it’s really all about the kids! With that in mind, Marvel is giving out special promo items to celebrate the little ones in your life!
On Sunday, June 17th, the FIRST 75 KIDS at NOON will receive THEIR CHOICE of a FREE Marvel Rising or The Simpsons Bongo Comics COMIC!!!
They’ll also get THEIR CHOICE of a FREE MARVEL RISING or MARVEL SUPER HERO ADVENTURES COLORING POSTER, and a FREE MARVEL RISING & MARVEL SUPER HERO ADVENTURES DOUBLE-SIDED BOOKMARK!!!
PLUS, ALL GUESTS, ALL DAY can enter our FREE FATHER’S DAY RAFFLE for a chance to win* a Batman FAN PACK!!!
The fan pack includes:
1 Batman: Year One hardcover graphic novel / BluRay / DVD set,
1 Batman: Rebirth Vol. 1: I am Gotham paperback (2017; 192 pgs.), and
1 Batman Moleskine hardcover plain notebook (240 plain pgs. with bonus stickers)!!!
The winner will be called on Monday, June 18th!
* Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by the phone number/email given on the entry ballot. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER! All winners must collect their prize(s) within 2 weeks of the drawing date. (EC reserves the right to alter/substitute give-aways and raffle prizes when unexpected circumstances occur. One entry per person, please. All entries must be printed legibly to be considered eligible.)
Wednesday, June 13th from 11am to 8pm
It was one of the biggest, and most talked-about comic arcs of the year… and now you can read it in this metallic-covered, full-color, hardcover edition!!! Beneath the Multiverse lies a nightmare realm in which our nightmares are real!!! From this hellish reality come the Dark Knights: twisted versions of Batman, on the attack!!! It’s up to Batman and the JLA to find the mysterious metals that will stop them!!! Or are they already too late?
On Wednesday, June 13th, ALL GUESTS, ALL DAY can enter our FREE, ALL-DAY RAFFLE for a chance to win* a FREE “DARK KNIGHTS METAL: THE DELUXE EDITION” HARDCOVER from DC COMICS!!!
Scott Snyder (w) and Greg Capullo (a); Collects Dark Knights: Metal #s 1-6. (2018; 216 pgs., Rated T+)
The winner will be called on Thursday, June 14th!
* Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by the phone number/email given on the entry ballot. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER! All winners must collect their prize(s) within 2 weeks of the drawing date. (EC reserves the right to alter/substitute give-aways and raffle prizes when unexpected circumstances occur. One entry per person, please. All entries must be printed legibly to be considered eligible.)
J. Scott Campbell Spider-Man covers!
The man draws a mean Black Cat…
Superior Spider-Man #29, La Mole Comic Con Variant cover, CGC Signature Series 9.8 (Near Mint/Mint) signed by J. Scott Campbell, $125.
MAGIC THE GATHERING: BATTLEBOND
Welcome to Battlebond, where competitors battle in pairs. Recruit a trusted partner and fight shoulder-to-shoulder, hand-in-hand, or back-to-back for glory and the roar of the crowd! Forge an unbreakable bond with your combat companion and claim your place in the pantheon of champions!
UNLOCK! SERIES 3
Unlock! Secret Adventures features three new “escape room” scenarios that you can play on your tabletop.
Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms that uses a simple system which allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc. The three scenarios are (according to the app):
Saturday, June 16th from 11am to 8pm
FREE ROLE-PLAYING GAME DAY is an annual gaming event celebrating the joy of tabletop role-playing, popularized by games like DUNGEONS & DRAGONS!!! Of course, no one gets you into the game like EC, so…
Join us on Sat., June 16th, when the FIRST 100 ADULT GUESTS at 11am will receive their CHOICE of a FREE “FREE ROLE-PLAYING GAME DAY” PROMO GAMING ITEM!!!
AND, you can roll our 6-sided die to choose AN ADDITIONAL PROMO ITEM!!!
PLUS, the FIRST 150 GUESTS will receive THEIR CHOICE of a FREE POKEMON FIGURE!!!
ALL DAY, SAVE 10% OFF ALL GAMES & GAMING SUPPLIES!!!
MEET COMICS SENSATION FIREGIRL from 11a-3p**!!!
ALL GUESTS, ALL DAY, can enter our FREE RAFFLE for a chance to win* ALL “FREE RPG DAY” PROMO ITEMS!!!
This raffle includes the following 3 one-of-a-kind FREE RPG DAY ITEMS, plus 11 MORE ITEMS!!!
1 Off World Designs: Free RPG Day T-Shirt (XL),
1 Studio9 Publishing: Midnight Legion Adventure Book, and
1 UltraPro: Dungeons & Dragons RPG Character Folio!!!
The winners will be called on Monday, June 18th!
* Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by the phone number/email given on the entry ballot. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER! All winners must collect their prize(s) within 2 weeks of the drawing date. (EC reserves the right to alter/substitute give-aways and raffle prizes when unexpected circumstances occur. One entry per person, please. All entries must be printed legibly to be considered eligible.)
** Scheduled to appear; subject to change without notice. See EC’s Facebook Page, or contact the store for updates. Costumed Heroes are local cosplay actors, not affiliated with any movies or TV shows.
Wednesday, July 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm
The Emerald City Book Club normally meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm, in “The Hub” at the center of the store, to chat about the featured book (we’re meeting the SECOND WEDNESDAY in July due to Independence Day). We usually begin each meeting with a “Comics 101” slideshow giving some historical, artistic, or social background on the book, and then we dive right into discussion!
The featured book for the next meeting will be announced at the end of the current ECBC meeting. That book is 20% OFF for the month leading up to its ECBC meeting! (The discount will be calculated at the register, and does not combine with any other discounts or programs).
This month’s featured book is…
WATCHMEN TP
DC Comics
by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
Considered one of the greatest graphic novels in the history of the medium, the Hugo Award-winning story chronicles the fall from grace of a group of superheroes plagued by all-too-human failings. In 1986, author Alan Moore used the story as a means to reflect contemporary anxieties and to deconstruct and parody the superhero concept, and did so in a way that still resonates with readers today.
MARVEL SELECT BLACK PANTHER MOVIE AF
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS LLC
A Diamond Select Toys release! The king of Wakanda joins the Marvel Select action figure line! The first Marvel Studios film of 2018 takes us deeper into the world of the Black Panther, and now you can recreate the action of the movie with this 7-inch scale action figure of T’Challa! Packaged with a diorama of the movie’s Warrior Falls, this figure comes packaged in the famous Select action figure packaging, with side-panel artwork for easy shelf reference. Sculpted by Gentle Giant!
THOR RAGNAROK HULK S.H.FIGUARTS AF
TAMASHII NATIONS
From Tamashii Nations. Thor’s epic confrontation with Hulk represented one of the most dramatic scenes in the film Thor: Ragnarok, and now you can replicate the drama right on your tabletop! This portrayal of Hulk in full gladiator gear includes his armor, axe, and mace. The set also includes an optional face, and an optional set of hands.
Click here for the full list of new releases!
Featured Comics:
BATMAN #48
DC COMICS
(W) Tom King (A/CA) Mikel Janin
“THE BEST MAN” part one! Batman and Catwoman decide it might be better to elope rather than go through some big, stodgy wedding ceremony, but no sooner do they put their marriage on the fast track than The Joker appears! And when The Joker kidnaps the Caped Crusader, will he give his old foe a piece of his mind or bash in his brains?
RATED TEEN
ISOLA #3
IMAGE COMICS
(W) Brenden Fletcher, Karl Kerschl (A) Karl Kerschl, Msassyk (CA) Karl Kerschl
Olwyn and Rook’s paths diverge; one companion on a hidden road to discovery, and the other headed straight into the jaws of death.
Recommended for fans of Studio Ghibli and the work of HAYAO MIYAZAKI.
RATED TEEN+
Saturday, June 9th from 11am to 8pm
Han Solo and friends have finally blasted their way into theaters, so now that everyone has had a chance to get on board, it’s the perfect time to celebrate this latest entry in the Lucasfilm saga at your favorite place for all things Star Wars!!!
On Sat., June 9th, the FIRST 100 GUESTS will receive a FREE HAN SOLO BLOCK FIGURE, and a STAR WARS MARVEL PREVIEW MAGAZINE from Marvel’s official re-launch of Star Wars!!!
SAVE 10% on ALL STAR WARS MERCHANDISE!!!
(Except vintage toys, vintage comics, and new comics.)
PLUS, MEET HAN SOLO & LANDO CALRISSIAN for FREE PICS & AUTOGRAPHS from 11am – 1pm ONLY!!!**
(Local cosplay actors; not associated with any Disney or Lucasfilm TV or film productions, or the 501st Squad.)
ALL GUESTS, ALL DAY can enter our FREE, ALL-DAY RAFFLE for a chance to win* one of TWO STAR WARS RAFFLES!!!
The KIDS RAFFLE includes:
1 Star Wars: Forces of Destiny paperback (2018; 128 pgs., All Ages) and
1 Star Wars Cosmic Shells Collector’s Album – completely filled with all 72 collectible cards from Winn-Dixie!!!
Our ADULT RAFFLE includes:
1 Tervis Tumbler Four Pack of 16 & 24-ounce tumblers,
1 Star Wars: Han Solo trade paperback from Marvel (2016; 120 pgs.,), and
1 Star Wars Cosmic Shells Collector’s Album and 72 collectible shell cards from Winn-Dixie!!!
JUST ADDED!!! 501st & INCREDIBLES 2 MOVIE PASSES!!!
Han Solo is always showing up at the last minute to save the day, and EC, we’re no different!!! We have a couple of last-minute additions that you’re going to love!!!
First, the TampaBay Squad FL Garrison will be joining us from 11a-1p for FREE PICS with our Guests!!!
Also, thanks to our friends at Monkeys Fighting Robots, the FIRST 20 HOUSEHOLDS to have their picture taken with our HAN SOLO and LANDO cosplayers will get a FREE PASS FOR TWO to see an advanced screening of The Incredibles 2 at AMC Veterans 24 movie Theater on Tuesday, June 12th at 7pm!!! (Seating is first-come, first-served, so seating is not guaranteed. See the physical pass for full details.)
The winners will be called on Monday, June 11th!
* Winners do not need to be present to win and will be notified by the phone number/email given on the entry ballot. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER! All winners must collect their prize(s) within 2 weeks of the drawing date. (EC reserves the right to alter/substitute give-aways and raffle prizes when unexpected circumstances occur. One entry per person, please. All entries must be printed legibly to be considered eligible.)
** Scheduled to appear; subject to change without notice. See EC’s Facebook Page, or contact the store for updates. Costumed Heroes are local cosplay actors, not affiliated with any movies or TV shows.
MARVEL CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS: BATTLEREALM
Choose your Champion, Enter the Contest! Inspired by the critically acclaimed mobile game, Contest of Champions: Battlerealm is a game of combat, strategy, and chance. Choose one of 13 fan-favorite Marvel champions, including Contest of Champions exclusives like Guillotine and Civil Warrior, roll the dice, and carefully allocate your ISO-8 to power up your champion and attack your opponents, travel to new locations, or activate powerful special abilities. Make every game unique in this fast-paced combat game as you battle your champions across 40 different locations!
DEADPOOL VS THE WORLD
Deadpool makes his mark on adult gaming in Deadpool vs the World, a hilarious party game for mature audiences. Featuring 100 custom illustrations of Deadpool in very strange and unsightly situations, players face off against their friends by filling in the blanks on Caption cards to provide the most outrageous explanations of the Merc with a Mouth’s predicaments. The player who best describes Deadpool’s compromising situations wins the game.
Give us your email address, and you'll get the weekly EC email!
TOMORROW (AND SUNDAY) IS THE BIG DAY!!! YARD SALE DAY @ EC!!!
Tomorrow is the BIG Day at EC as we present one of your favorite EC events... the Yard Sale at EC! event!!!
Get DEEP, DEEP DISCOUNTS on BOOKS, COMICS, GAMES, TOYS, COLLECTIBLES & MORE!!!
The Yard Sale runs from 11am-6pm, and then all remaining Yard Sale items will be available in our Hub, (the center of the store), until we close at 8pm, and will be avaialble again on Sunday from Noon - 6pm!!!
NO ONE offers you SAVINGS like Emerald City Comics!!!
HAPPY PRIDE WEEKEND!!!
June is LGBT Pride Month, and this weekend is St Pete Pride!!!
At EC, we celebrate diversity daily in our employees, our Guests, and the merchandise we offer!!!
Regardless of who you are, where you're from, or who you love, your friends at Emerald City LOVE our straight and LGBTQ friends, and welcome ALL to be part of our huge, amazing EC Family!!!
ENJOY A SAFE & HAPPY PRIDE WEEKEND, EVERYONE!!!
CHOCOBO CRYSTAL HUNT CARD GAME
Help the Chocobos on their crystal hunt!
In Chocobo's Crystal Hunt, you send your cute Chocobos on a journey to steal your opponents' crystals...before they can steal yours! Use your intuition and observation skills in this fast-paced, fun and addictive game.
MAGIC THE GAHTERING: GLOBAL SERIES - JIANG YANGGU VS MU YANLING
These Global Series decks, featuring all-new cards and characters, represent the work of Chinese writers, artists, and designers, created for Chinese players but now available in the United States.
STAR WARS X WING: SAW'S RENEGADES
Take the skies with Saw Gerrera and his renegades with the Saws Renegades Expansion Pack! In this expansion, youll find two ship miniaturesa U-wing and a T-65 X-wing, both pre-painted in the stunning black-and-white paint scheme of Saw Gerreras freedom fighters. With these ten ship cards and fifteen upgrade cards, plus the maneuver dials, tokens, and rules included in this expansion pack, the Saws Renegades Expansion Pack gives you everything that you need to take the fight to the Empire!
STAR WARS X WING: TIE REAPER
Engineered as a high-performance troop transport for in-atmosphere missions, the TIE reaper also made its debut in Rogue One. Equipped with advanced ailerons for precise atmospheric maneuvering, thick armor plating, powerful laser cannons, and the capacity to carry elite infantry, this menacing vessel struck fear into Rebel forces across the galaxy. In the TIE Reaper Expansion Pack, youll find the pre-painted TIE reaper miniature, four different ship cards, eleven upgrade cards, a maneuver dial, and all the other tokens that you need to bring the Empires deadliest troopers into the heat of battle.
CELEBRATE PRIDE MONTH WITH EC!
June is LGBT Pride Month, and St Pete Pride is this weekend!!! If you're looking for stories that feature LGBT characters, EC is the place to go, to find what you're looking for!!!
You'll find LGBT characters in numerous publications from DC Comics, Marvel, Image Comics, BOOM! Studios, IDW Publishing, and more on our special hub display in the store!!!
We've featured just a few of our favorites below that are available now at EC!!!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY FROM EC!!!
Take Dad to his favorite place, EC of course, during our Father's Day Event at EC! and get free comics, coloring sheets and bookmarks from Marvel at Noon, while supplies last, and take part in our FREE, ALL-DAY RAFFLE for a chance to win* a Batman FAN PACK from DC Comics for Dad... or even yourself!!!
Check out the details in the link below!!!
Today ONLY and ONLY at Emerald City Comics!!!
The long-awaited, much-debated new entry in the Star Wars sage, Solo: A Star Wars Story has finally soared its way into theaters, and EC was here to help fans celebrate this exciting new release!!!
Our Guests were greeted with free Marvel preview magazines from the Star Wars (comic book series), Han Solo block figures, and free passes to see The Incredibles 2, courtesy of Disney and Disney Pixar, and our friends from Monkeys Fighting Robots!!!
As if that weren't enough, they were then greeted by the always-amazing TampaBay Squad FL Garrison, and their fantastic entertainers!!! We added our own Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, and everyone had a great time!!!
Of course, our friends from All Things Nerdy were here as well, and we had a special Han Solo Kids and Adult raffle, featuring full Cosmic Card binders from Winn-Dixie, and Tervis Tumblers!!!
Now that the fun is over, we're ready to see the movie again!!! Thanks to the 501st, and everyone who came out to make our day so much fun!!!The long-awaited, much-debated new entry in the Star Wars sage, Solo\ has finally soared its way into theaters, and EC was here to help fans celebrate this exciting new release!!!
Our Guests were greeted with free Marvel preview magazines from the Star Wars (comic book series), Han Solo block figures, and free passes to see The Incredibles 2, courtesy of Disney and Disney Pixar, and our friends from Monkeys Fighting Robots!!!
As if that weren't enough, they were then greeted by the always-amazing TampaBay Squad FL Garrison, and their fantastic entertainers!!! We added our own Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, and everyone had a great time!!!
Of course, our friends from All Things Nerdy were here as well, and we had a special Han Solo Kids and Adult raffle, featuring full Cosmic Card binders from Winn-Dixie, and Tervis Tumblers!!!
Now that the fun is over, we're ready to see the movie again!!! Thanks to the 501st, and everyone who came out to make our day so much fun!!!
FREE RPG DAY... AND FREE POKEMON FIGURES THIS SAT @ EC!!!
Join us for Free RPG Day 2018 at EC! and in addition to all sorts of cool RPG swag (see details in the link), the FIRST 150 GUESTS at 11am will receive THEIR CHOICE of a FREE Pokémon FIGURE!!!
That's THIS Saturday ONLY, and ONLY at EC!!!
Check out these awesome pics from our recent Deadpool Movie Day!!!
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to celebrate Marvel's Merc with a Mouth!!!20th Century Fox and Marvel's second Deadpool Movie has been a massive hit!!! So, of course, EC hosted a special (and morally questionable) day in his honor!!!
Our EC Family Members were treated to free Deadpool block figures, and of course, an amazing Deadpool raffle, featuring a Diamond Select Toys action figure, a Deadpool version of Monopoly, and more!!!
Deadpool has a LOT of friends, so we got visits from Supergirl, Black Cat and more!!! Who knew such a smart-alec could be so popular?!?
Check out these pics from the event, but we will give a word of WARNING!!! These ARE pics form a DEADPOOL event, so some of the pics are a little more "grown up" than what you'll usually see at our events! There's definitely a PG-13 vibe here, so proceed with caution!!!
If you still can't get enough Deadpool, stop by and see your friends at EC for the best in Deadpool books, comics, games, toys, collectibles, tchotchkes and more!!!
20th Century Fox and Marvel's second Deadpool Movie has been a massive hit!!! So, of course, EC hosted a special (and morally questionable) day in his honor!!!
Our EC Family Members were treated to free Deadpool block figures, and of course, an amazing Deadpool raffle, featuring a Diamond Select Toys action figure, a Deadpool version of Monopoly, and more!!!
Deadpool has a LOT of friends, so we got visits from Supergirl, Black Cat and more!!! Who knew such a smart-alec could be so popular?!?
Check out these pics from the event, but we will give a word of WARNING!!! These ARE pics form a DEADPOOL event, so some of the pics are a little more "grown up" than what you'll usually see at our events! There's definitely a PG-13 vibe here, so proceed with caution!!!
If you still can't get enough Deadpool, stop by and see your friends at EC for the best in Deadpool books, comics, games, toys, collectibles, tchotchkes and more!!!20th Century Fox and Marvel's second Deadpool Movie has been a massive hit!!! So, of course, EC hosted a special (and morally questionable) day in his honor!!!
Our EC Family Members were treated to free Deadpool block figures, and of course, an amazing Deadpool raffle, featuring a Diamond Select Toys action figure, a Deadpool version of Monopoly, and more!!!
Deadpool has a LOT of friends, so we got visits from Supergirl, Black Cat and more!!! Who knew such a smart-alec could be so popular?!?
Check out these pics from the event, but we will give a word of WARNING!!! These ARE pics form a DEADPOOL event, so some of the pics are a little more "grown up" than what you'll usually see at our events! There's definitely a PG-13 vibe here, so proceed with caution!!!
If you still can't get enough Deadpool, stop by and see your friends at EC for the best in Deadpool books, comics, games, toys, collectibles, tchotchkes and more!!!
EC Book Club: Watchmen! is Wednesday, July 11th in "The Hub" in the center of the store!
The EC Book Club normally meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm to chat about the featured book (it's the SECOND WEDNESDAY this time due to Independence Day).
We usually begin each meeting with a "Comics 101" slideshow giving some historical, artistic, or social background on the book, and then we dive right into discussion! Here's the Comics 101 slideshow for our previous ECBC meeting for SCOTT PILGRIM VOL 1!EC Book Club\ is Wednesday, July 11th in "The Hub" in the center of the store!
The EC Book Club normally meets the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm to chat about the featured book (it's the SECOND WEDNESDAY this time due to Independence Day).
We usually begin each meeting with a "Comics 101" slideshow giving some historical, artistic, or social background on the book, and then we dive right into discussion! Here's the Comics 101 slideshow for our previous ECBC meeting for SCOTT PILGRIM VOL 1!
MAGIC THE GATHERING: BATTLEBOND
Welcome to Battlebond, where competitors battle in pairs. Recruit a trusted partner and fight shoulder-to-shoulder, hand-in-hand, or back-to-back for glory and the roar of the crowd! Forge an unbreakable bond with your combat companion and claim your place in the pantheon of champions!
UNLOCK! SERIES 3
Unlock! Secret Adventures features three new "escape room" scenarios that you can play on your tabletop.
Unlock! is a cooperative card game inspired by escape rooms that uses a simple system which allows you to search scenes, combine objects, and solve riddles. Play Unlock! to embark on great adventures, while seated at a table using only cards and a companion app that can provide clues, check codes, monitor time remaining, etc. The three scenarios are (according to the app):
-"A Noside Story"
-"Tombstone Express"
-"The Adventurers of Oz"
PROWLERS PASSAGE
In the heart of the sleeping city, there lies incredible wealth. The city gates are well guarded, but no one is watching what’s under their feet. The dead of night provides just enough cover for you to tunnel your way to untold riches and plunder the city from within. But you must act quickly, because a rival thief has the same plan.
In Prowler’s Passage, you and your rival burrow into the city through a network of underground passages to grab valuable items while attempting to gain control of key districts. Steal the best items, create the longest passages, and control districts to become the premier prowler!
On your turn, you must (1) place a passage, then (2) collect the tile where you placed your passage, and (3) move control markers for the districts adjacent to that passage. The tile you collect will either be an item tile, which are scored in sets during each scoring phase, or a shovel tile, which allows you to move control markers further. You might also steal statues and/or complete achievements on your turn.
MULTIUNIVERSUM
You’re part of a team of brilliant scientists working on the super secret lab: CERN. While experimenting with teletransportation your team came across a wonderful discovery: portals to new dimensions!
Just imagine! Once a portal is open a whole new magical dimension is suddenly very close. All you need to do is take one step forward and you're there.
The problem is... The crazy wild creatures from those other dimensions can now walk in.
Oh no.
Close the portals NOW!
Multiuniversum is a card game puzzle in which players use actions on their cards to do research, move between 5 modules of the Hadron Collider, preparing tools so they can close portals to alternative realities.
Each player has 3 cards on hand and 3 actions to make during their turn. Using these cards players can:
-do research (draw 2 cards)
-prepare a tool
-move to any machine module
-close portal
-use module ability
When the player closes a portal he gets a sample from this universe (allows player to get bonus points) and knowledge points - described on card.
Each 5 modules open 5 portals. The game ends immediately when three portals piles have run out. The scientist who got the most knowledge points receive a Nobel prize and wins the game.
THE NEW HALLOWEEN TRAILER IS HERE!!! BOO!!!
In a world of reboots, re-imaginings and retcons, no one would blame you for rolling your eyes at yet another Hollywood makeover of a beloved classic!
This time, however, we're feeling chills - in a good way - about Blumhouse Productions,Universal Studios, and Miramax's upcoming Halloween Movie!!!
It has Director John Carpenter's blessing, (he and Jamie Lee Curtis are exec-producing), the script is co-written by Danny McBride (actor), and Jamie Lee Curtis reprises her role as Laurie Strode... and she's going to put an end to Halloween Michael Myers once and for all!!!
Check out the trailer below, and if you're wanting to get into the spirit of Halloween today, stop by and see your friends at Emerald City Comics!!!
We've scared up lots of horror books, comics, games, toys, collectibles, tchotchkes and more for you to engage with... with the lights on, of course!!!
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EC IN THE NEWS!!!
Tune in tonight to FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay at 10pm to see Barry Wong's profile on Emerald City Comics!!!
Neil and Darryl will be talking about how comic culture and a string of comic book-based blockbuster films are affecting the comics industry!!!
Edited to add the link to the story!
www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/comic-book-shops-reap-benefits-of-movie-popularity
