New Comics for February 16th

UPDATE: Our Shipment has been delayed. At this stage we are expecting to get it on Sunday. Please keep an eye on the below links for up to date information.

Hi everyone,

The following is a list of comics that are scheduled to ship to All Star this Wednesday. Please let us know if there is something on this list that you thought was supposed to come out this week, we will investigate the issue. Remember, if there is stock we don't have that you are interested in, ask us and we will place a special order for you. Keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter feeds for the most up to date information on shipping schedules. If there is a delay, we will let you know the minute we find out. 

MARVEL

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #654.1

AVENGERS ACADEMY #9

CAPTAIN AMERICA MAN OUT OF TIME #4 (OF 5)

DAREDEVIL REBORN #2 (OF 4)

DEADPOOL MAX #5

FORMIC WARS BURNING EARTH #1 (OF 7)

GENERATION HOPE #4

HAWKEYE: BLIND SPOT #1 (OF 4)

HULK #30

IRON MAN RAPTURE #4 (OF 4)

MARVEL GIRL #1

SHIELD #6

SILVER SURFER #1 (OF 5)

SPIDER-GIRL #4

THUNDERBOLTS #153

UNCANNY X-FORCE #5

VENOM DEADPOOL #1

WOLVERINE #6

WOLVERINE & JUBILEE #2 (OF 4)

DC

BATMAN #707

BOOSTER GOLD #41

BRIGHTEST DAY #20

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #2

DOOM PATROL #19

GREEN LANTERN #62 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #57 (BRIGHTEST DAY)

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #54

LEGION OF SUPER HEROES #10

OUTSIDERS #36

SPIRIT #11

SUPERGIRL #61

SUPERMAN BATMAN #81

TINY TITANS #37

WONDER WOMAN #607

YOUNG JUSTICE #1

VERTIGO

DMZ #62

FABLES #102

HELLBLAZER #276

DARK HORSE

MASS EFFECT EVOLUTION #2 (OF 4)

MIGHTY SAMSON #2

STAR WARS KNIGHT ERRANT #5 (OF 5)

IDW

ANGEL #42

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS #4

GI JOE COBRA II #13

KILL SHAKESPEARE #1 100 PENNY PRESS ED

TANK GIRL BAD WIND RISING #2 (OF 4)

TRANSFORMERS INFESTATION #2 (OF 2)

IMAGE

MARINEMAN #3

MEMOIR #2 (OF 6)

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #7

MISCELANIOUS

28 DAYS LATER #20

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #152

BOYS #51

GARTH ENNIS JENNIFER BLOOD #1

SIMPSONS COMICS #175

SONIC UNIVERSE #25

STAN LEE SOLDIER ZERO #5

VAMPIRELLA #3

TRADE PAPERBACKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS

28 DAYS LATER TP VOL 03 HOTZONE

ABE SAPIEN TP VOL 01 DROWNING

ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA HC VOL 01

ABSOLUTE PROMETHEA HC VOL 02

ALL NEW ATOM TP VOL 01 MY LIFE IN MINIATURE

AMERICAN VAMPIRE HC VOL 01

AVENGERS & INFINITY GAUNTLET GN TP

BOMB QUEEN TP VOL 01 WOMAN OF MASS DESTRUCTION

BOMB QUEEN TP VOL 02 QUEEN OF HEARTS

BOMB QUEEN TP VOL 03 BOMBSHELL

BOMB QUEEN TP VOL 04 SUICIDE BOMBER

BOMB QUEEN TP VOL 05 BOMBASTIC

BPRD TP VOL 02 SOUL OF VENICE AND OTHER STORIES

BPRD TP VOL 04 THE DEAD

BPRD TP VOL 05 BLACK FLAME

BPRD TP VOL 07 GARDEN OF SOULS

BPRD TP VOL 08 KILLING GROUND

BPRD TP VOL 09 1946

BPRD TP VOL 10 THE WARNING

BPRD TP VOL 11 BLACK GODDESS

BPRD TP VOL 12 WAR ON FROGS

BPRD TP VOL 13 1947

BTVS SEASON 8 TP VOL 01 LONG WAY HOME

BTVS SEASON 8 TP VOL 04 TIME OF YOUR LIFE

CAPTAIN AMERICA SCOURGE OF UNDERWORLD TP

CHARLES BURNS X ED OUT GN

CHEW TP VOL 03 JUST DESSERTS

CLUMSY GN

COURIERS GN VOL 01

CRIMINAL DELUXE ED HC

DAKEN DARK WOLVERINE PREM HC EMPIRE

DEAD AT 17 AFTERBIRTH TP VOL 5

DEAD AT 17 ULTIMATE ED TP

DEADPOOL MERC WITH A MOUTH TP VOL 01 HEAD TRIP

DMZ TP VOL 09 MIA

ESSENTIAL THOR TP VOL 03

FABLES TP VOL 14 WITCHES

FROM HELL TP

GHOSTBUSTERS HAUNTED HOLIDAYS TP

GI JOE SPECIAL MISSIONS TP VOL 03

HUMAN TARGET SECOND CHANCES TP

INCORRUPTIBLE TP VOL 01

INCREDIBLE CHANGE BOTS ONE GN

JOSS WHEDONS FRAY FUTURE SLAYER TP

LOBSTER JOHNSON TP VOL 01 IRON PROMETHEUS

MARVEL SELECT INCREDIBLE HULK AF

MORNING GLORIES VOL 01 FOR A BETTER FUTURE TP

ORC STAIN TP VOL 01

SAVAGE DRAGON BACK IN BLUE TP

SAVAGE DRAGON DRAGON WAR TP

SAVAGE DRAGON IDENTITY CRISIS TP

SAVAGE DRAGON UNITED WE STAND TP

SERENITY BETTER DAYS TP

SHADOWLAND PREM HC

SHONEN JUMP MARCH 2011

SPAWN ORIGINS TP VOL 09

SPIDER-WOMAN TP AGENT OF SWORD

SUPERMAN BATMAN TORMENT TP

SWEETER SIDE OF R CRUMB SC

TRUE BLOOD HC VOL 01 ALL TOGETHER NOW

TUROK SON OF STONE TP

UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 01 APOCALYPSE SUITE

UNDELETED SCENES TP

UNLIKELY GN

WILSON HC

All Star Recommends!

As you all know we are trying to make All Star Comics Melbourne something unique. So, we've decided to post up some recommendations which we'll try to get to you on a weekly basis. Let us know what you think by leaving feedback below, in the appropriate Facebook thread or by Tweeting us. All prices listed below are Australian shelf price, standing order customers receive a 10% discount.

Casanova: Luxuria – Marvel/Icon

Writer: Matt Fraction

Artist: Gabriel Ba
Recommended by: Luke

Writer Matt Fraction has become one of the key creative staples within Marvel Comics. His upcoming Fear Itself is an event that seeks to support this year’s films from Marvel Studios, similar to the way his Invincible Iron Man run launched with the blockbuster film in 2008.  Before all this though, he had a little book over at Image comics that was changing the game in ways previously only seen by the likes of Warren Ellis and Grant Morrison; An eye opening tale of paradoxical parallel dimensions, filled with spies and psychedelic cerebral conflict and at the centre, aloof playboy lothario, Casanova Quinn. 

Casanova sees the author’s loves, influences and obsessions unchained and even unburdened by the expectations of mainstream comics, giving us a glimpse of a world (to quote the affable Willy Wonka) ‘of pure imagination’. There are more ideas and explosions of dynamism on one page of Casanova than most comics eke out in 22. Mock-u-mentary style asides ala American Flagg and the Dark Knight Returns compliment the action with character foibles and insight that are story centric but also allow a glimpse into how the medium can be used and pushed to its limit. Oh and it’s funny and a little cheeky/rude too.

Think James Bond by way of Selina Kyle with a dose of James Dean and Jarvis Cocker circa 1997 velvet hipster, but with long hair, and you still don’t quite encapsulate the place this gem occupies.

Casanova: Luxuria is available now at All Star Comics Melbourne for $19.95, new issues are $6.

The Infinite Vacation #1 – Image

Writer: Nick Spencer

Artist: Christian Ward
Recommended by: Dom

The Infinite Vacation is the story of the everyman in a high concept situation. The world of the main character is seemingly no different to our own other than the titular concept of The Infinite Vacation, a mobile phone application allowing the user to discover an alternate reality showing what would have happened if they had made a different decision. The book puts the character in the position of someone who need not take risks because they can see the outcome of an alternative decision with just the press of a button.

One of the key issues a lot of people have with science fiction is their inability to connect to the worlds characters often inhabit. A large and fantastic world can often be too much information and hinders a reader’s ability to connect to the character story. The Infinite Vacation removes this problem by brining the earlier mentioned high concept idea into a tangible world to the reader. The clever exposition detailing this high concept is handled early which in turn gives a solid foundation for the main characters story to begin. It is here that the important questions of a first issue are raised drawing the reader into the character's arc. The situations presented to the reader aren't too outlandish grounding the story to begin with so the headier ideas can come with natural progression.

The Infinite Vacation is that sort of hidden Science Fiction that you see in films like Eternal Sunshine of A Spotless Mind. The science is there to strengthen the characters and compound their problems. It’s possible that miniseries could spiral out of control in later issues but if writer Nick Spencer is able to maintain the solid structure on display in this first issue, this book should remain an exciting adventure through possibility.

The Infinite Vacation #1 is available now at All Star Comics Melbourne for $5.25.

Invincible Iron Man 500.1 - Marvel

Writer: Matt Fraction

Artist: Salvador Larocca

Recommended by: Eddie

Coming off the fantastic Stark Resilient arc and the interesting alternate reality take on the death of Tony in 500, Matt Fraction and crew bring us a quieter tale in issue 500.1. The idea of the story is a simple one, Tony Stark Attends an Alcoholics anonymous meeting. Basic idea, but it is through Tony telling the story to his fellow addicts where the strength of this issue lies.

 There is a monolog in this issue by Tony that, if read aloud, sounds believable as the story of someone facing addiction in the real world. The juxtaposition of the images from Tony’s life as Iron Man is strong, particularly with this monologue being spoken to a crowd unaware of his alternate life. This is particularly apparent when the reader is show some of the crazier images from the characters often colourful past. It is these layers that help the issue stand out as a great Iron Man tale.

Invincible Iron Man #500.1 is a solid jumping on point for new readers but also a nice reveal for long time readers of this run. It also serves as a lovely trailer for what is to come in the title this year. This issue left me wanting a coffee, if you read it, you’ll know that’s a good thing.

Invincible Iron Man #500.1 is available now at All Star Comics Melbourne for $4.50.

New Comics For 9th February

Hi Everyone,

Here is the list for comics which should be on the shelf tomorrow afternoon. Keep an eye on our Facebook or Twitter for updates on when that will be. If you can't make it in tomorrow but see something on this list you would like to put on hold, give us a call and we'll try to help you out.

MARVEL 
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #654
ANITA BLAKE CIRCUS OF DAMNED INGENUE #2 (OF 5)
AVENGERS EARTHS MIGHTIEST HEROES #4 (OF 4)
BLACK PANTHER MAN WITHOUT FEAR #515
CAPTAIN AMERICA KORVAC SAGA #3 (OF 4)
CARNAGE #3 (OF 5)
CASANOVA GULA #2 (OF 4)
DARK TOWER GUNSLINGER LITTLE SISTERS ELURIA #3
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #885
HEROES FOR HIRE #3
INCREDIBLE HULKS #622
INVADERS NOW #5 (OF 5)
NEW AVENGERS #9
ONSLAUGHT UNLEASHED #1 (OF 4)
OSBORN #3 (OF 5)
POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #1 (OF 5)
PUNISHER MAX #10
SECRET WARRIORS #24
SUPER HEROES #11
THUNDER AGENTS #4
THUNDERSTRIKE #3 (OF 5)
ULTIMATE AVENGERS VS NEW ULTIMATES #1 (OF 6) DOSM
ULTIMATE COMICS CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 (OF 4)
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #153 DOSM
WIDOW MAKER #4 (OF 4)
WOLVERINE #1000
WOLVERINE #5.1
X-FACTOR #215

DC
ADVENTURE COMICS #523
ALL NEW BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #4
ASSASSINS CREED THE FALL #3 (OF 3)
BATGIRL #18BATMAN AND ROBIN #20
BIRDS OF PREY #9
DC COMICS PRESENTS GREEN LANTERN FEAR ITSELF #1
DC COMICS PRESENTS WONDER WOMAN #1
DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #9 (OF 10)
DEUS EX #1 (OF 6)
DOC SAVAGE #11
GREEN LANTERN EMERALD WARRIORS #7 (WAR OF GL)
JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #19 (BRIGHTEST DAY)
KNIGHT & SQUIRE #5 (OF 6)
REBELS #25
RED ROBIN #20
SUPERMAN #708
TITANS #32
VICTORIAN UNDEAD II HOLMES VS DRACULA #4 (OF 5)

VERTIGO
CINDERELLA FABLES ARE FOREVER #1 (OF 6)
NORTHLANDERS #37
UNWRITTEN #22

DARK HORSE
BPRD HELL ON EARTH GODS #2 (OF 3)

IMAGE
HACK SLASH ONGOING #1
HAUNT #13 (RES)
LIL DEPRESSED BOY #1
WALKING DEAD #81
WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #6

IDW
DOCTOR WHO CLASSICS SERIES 4 #1 SEVENTH DOCTOR
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS DARK SUN #2 (OF 5)
GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #163
STAR TREK INFESTATION #1 (OF 2)
TRANSFORMERS INFESTATION #1 (OF 2)
TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #1 100 PENNY PRESS ED
TRANSFORMERS ONGOING #16

MISCELLANEOUS
AMORY WARS KEEPING SECRETS OF SILENT EARTH 3 #8
ATOMIC ROBO DEADLY ART OF SCIENCE #3 (OF 5)
B & V FRIENDS DOUBLE DIGEST #211
BETTY #190
BUCK ROGERS ANNUAL #1
CHARISMAGIC #0
FARSCAPE #16
GREEN HORNET #13
RAISE THE DEAD II #3
SPONGEBOB COMICS #1
STAN LEE STARBORN #3
WARLORD OF MARS #4

TRADE PAPERBACKS/GRAPHIC NOVELS
AIR TP VOL 04 A HISTORY OF THE FUTURE
FARSCAPE SCORPIUS TP VOL 02
FARSCAPE TP VOL 03 GONE & BACK
GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO TP VOL 01
HAUNT TP VOL 02 (RES)
INCOGNITO TP (MR)
LOBSTER JOHNSON TP VOL 01 IRON PROMETHEUS
MMW FANTASTIC FOUR TP VOL 05
NAMOR FIRST MUTANT TP VOL 01 CURSE OF MUTANTS
NAMOR VISIONARIES TP JOHN BYRNE VOL 01
NEW MUTANTS FOREVER TP
SPIDER-MAN ANIMAL MAGNETISM TP
STAR WARS OLD REPUBLIC TP VOL 01 BLOOD OF EMPIRE
SUICIDE SQUAD TP VOL 01 TRIAL BY FIRE
SUPERMAN MON EL TP VOL 01
TEEN TITANS HUNT FOR RAVEN TP
THOR DEATH OF ODIN TP
YOUNG ALLIES TP

Thanks For A Great Night!

To all of those who had a chance to make it to last nights grand opening, thank you. You all made the launch of All Star Comics something special. For those of you that didn't get a chance to come in, remember we will be open seven days a week and we hope to see you soon. Hopefully these pictures don't spoil the experience too much.

We'd also like to thank all those who took pictures of the event, we hope you don't mind us reposting them. Above is one taken by Haley Rooney which really captures how busy things got. 
 

Troy's tower was certainly loved by all who saw it. One of our great new features we like to think brings something unique to All Star. Thanks to James McGauran for this one.

More views on just how busy things got. Thanks to Muhammad Iqbal for this and the many other great photographs he posted on Facebook.

Mitch, clearly happy with the turn out. Photo by James.

Troy taking a hard earned break and eating one of Jess' great cupcakes. Photo by James.

We worked hard on getting the stock on the shelves in time. Photo by James.
 

Another photo by James which shows off the unique showcase/essential tower.

Once again, thanks to all that showed up and all those that gave up their free time to help set up this larger than expected event. It was a night we will remember.

It's Official: Friday Night is a Great Night for Comics

You've been waiting, you've been asking and now we can confirm that All Star Comics will officially launch Friday the 4th of February from 5pm-8pm.

That's right, we are going to have a special night time launch so if you're getting off work or want to make a special trip in, you can be amongst the first to see the store in its finished form. Please don't show up before 5pm as we will be putting the finishing touches on the store during the day. Mitch and Troy will also both be on the floor for the three hours enlisting some helpers to handle counter work so you will be able to shake their hand and ask them any questions. Important: If you show up after 7pm the front door will be locked, please don't panic, just ring the buzzer (it is the bottom one) and someone will be down to let you in and up the elevator.

Barring any delay beyond our control, we will also have this weeks new comics on the shelf as you would expect as well as our wide range of issues from January and trade paperbacks which cater to all interests. Forms for anyone that wishes to sign up for an All Star Comics Standing Order will also be available on the night.

Speaking of our Standing Order Service, do you like that poster above designed by our friend Tim Hobday? Well if you're one of our first 50 people to start a standing order you will receive one of those posters absolutely free. For those of you that don't wish to start up a standing order but would still like one of our launch posters, we will be selling a limited amount of them soon. Please Note: Posters may not be available on the night.

As exciting as our launch will be, we realise that not all of you will be able to make it in or even stay too long in the store. but don't worry, we will be open 7 days a week from Saturday with the following operating hours:

Monday: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday: 10am - 6pm
Thursday & Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am - 5pm

So get ready everyone, we've been working non stop for a month and we can't wait to reveal to you all Melbourne's newest comic book store.