PR: Fantom Comics January newsletter

connect with us: SURPLUS COMICS AT AMAZING DISCOUNTS!!! visit FANTOM'S EBAY STORE Fantom's COMIC BOOK RESERVATION SERVICE now at pulllist.comixology.com   reserve your comics,          never miss an issue! Buying digital comics? Buy once, read anywhere!   Support Fantom by: 1) Skipping in-app purchases 2) Purchase on the web using our exclusive link, also available on our home page. 3) Download your purchased comics to any device using your comiXology account.     LIVE ON TWITTER Each New Comic Book Day From 1-2pm #ShopTalk Catch the pulse of your favorite comic book shop at the height of the weekly rush!   Not local to Washington DC? No problem! Sign up for the Fantom Comics Mail Order Service and we'll ship to you!!!   Ready to explore comics beyond superheroes?? Follow The Comics Journeyman on Twitter and via his e-newsletter   Each Sunday night, @CmxJourneyman calls out the best in non-superhero comics.   Twitter hashtag: #PrimeTimeCmx (8:00 pm EST)   Twitter account not required   Jonesing For The new January Previews? Fantom Comics is here to help!   Oh. Is it January, already?   (See what I did there?)   Join me in checking out the January Previews Available via FC Comic Book Reservation Service, powered by comiXology!   Now, on to the highlights...   DARK HORSE COMICS B.P.R.D HELL ON EARTH: THE PICKENS COUNTY HORROR #1 The ranks of The B.P.R.D. continue to be stretched even thinner as they're called to investigate the goings-on of a reclusive Southern vampire clan who simply want nothing more than to keep their secrets. Secrets covered in decades of death and blood. B.P.R.D. HELL ON EARTH: THE PICKENS COUNTY HORROR #1 (OF 2) is co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and B.P.R.D. regular Scott Allie and drawn beautifully by Loose Ends creator Jason Latour!   San Francisco is overrun with zombie/vampire hybrids so what's a vampire slayer to do? Regroup? Rest? Re-think this whole Slayer thing? Marry Spike? Yeah, read BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 #7!   DMZ and Wolverine & The X-Men: Alpha & Omega writer Brian Wood's seminal work CHANNEL ZERO returns to print! Released in 1997 and drawn by his frequent collaborator Becky Cloonan (Demo, Conan The Barbarian), Channel Zero touches on themes such as mass media control and freedom of speech and remains more relevant than ever before. Featuring an introduction by Warren Ellis and loads of sketches, short stories and an all-new cover by Brian Wood.     DC COMICS SUPERMAN #7 Something big is happening in the DC Universe. Grifter and Voodoo continue to fight the Daemonite menace while Stormwatch and Demon Knights do so as well. In SUPERMAN #7, the series not only welcomes the new writing team of Keith Giffen (Justice League) and Dan Jurgens (The Death of Superman) but the return of one of the former Wildstorm Universe's greatest threats, Helspont!    Another DC title sees a new creative team come into the fold with GREEN ARROW #7! Writer Ann Nocenti (Daredevil) and Harvel Talibao (Psylocke) get together to put The Emerald Archer through the ringer having him face off against his one weakness: not one, not two but three deadly, intelligent blondes!   One of graphic designs greatest, Chip Kidd brings his considerable talents to Batman, writing the all-new hardcover graphic novel, BATMAN: DEATH BY DESIGN. Gotham City is going through an epic rejuvenation. Bright, new buildings are in various stages of completion, spurred on by the efforts of one Bruce Wayne. Suddenly, buildings are being torn apart and Bruce Wayne as Batman, of course, suspects foul play. Beautifully drawn by former Batman : Shadow Of The Bat artist Dave Taylor.   VERTIGO COMICS FAIREST #1 The universe of Fables expands with the new ongoing series FAIREST #1! Focusing on the secret tales of the women of Fables, Fairest will feature stories by some of comics best and greatest. First up, a tale of Briar Rose, not seen since her abduction by the Goblin Army in Fables #107. Written by Fables series creator Bill Willingham and masterfully drawn by Phil Jimenez with covers by Adam Hughes!   The United States of America is primed for a change. Arcadia Alvarado, the Mexican-American governor of New Mexico meets the challenge and emerges as the Democratic candidate for POTUS. On the eve of her accepting the nomination, in order to become President and possibly save the world, she decides she must make an announcement. She was abducted by aliens. SAUCER COUNTRY #1 is an all-new ongoing series written by the ever-brilliant Paul Cornell (Stormwatch, Doctor Who), featuring art by a personal favorite Ryan Kelly (New York Five).   Uppercrust Victorians have voluntarily turned themselves into vampires in order to escape the fates of the lower class; who've all been turned into zombies.When a young aristocrat's body is found dead upon the banks of the Thames, Detective George Suttle finds himself having to solve the murder of one who should already be dead in THE NEW DEADWARDIANS #1 (of 8) written by Annihilation and Resurrection Man's Dan Abnett!   In the wake of Katrina, many find hope in their faith. The Voodoo Queen has been found dead and all signs point to a young unsuspecting grad student as the sole suspect. Alliances will be made, faith will be crushed and truths exposed as lies in this all-new series, DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD #1 written by comics newcomer Selwyn Sefu Hinds with art by The Question artist Denys Cowan.     IMAGE COMICS SAGA#1   One of comics' best writers, Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man) makes his long-awaited return to comics with the creator owned series, SAGA #1! In the middle of a war a child is born and two new parents will put their lives on the line to ensure this child's future.   Einstein utters the words, "Do you have any idea what we've done here?" The Manhattan Project was a front. Other deadly programs were in play and the world doesn't know just how much more it has to fear. That is THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #1, a new series by FF and Fantastic Four writer Jonathan Hickman!   A generation ago, the first superheroes were born and the generation beind them fight to remake a world they had no hand in building and can barely understand in this all-new series HELL YEAH #1 by Eisner Award winning writer Joe Keatinge (Glory).   DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT   THE BIONIC WOMAN #1 From the pages of Kevin Smith's The Bionic Man comes the all-new ongoing BIONIC WOMAN #1 by writer Paul Tobin (Spider-Man)! OSI agent Jaime Summers is in pursuit of The Mission, a collective of surgeons who kill OSI agents to harvest their bionic prosthetics for billionaire patients and fetishists. Sounds crazy. I'm in.   BOOM! STUDIOS   What happens in a world of young superheroes are more aware of the cameras than self-aware? Find out in the new series, SUPURBIA #1 (of 4), written by rising star talent Grace Randolph.   IDW PUBLISHING   The Rocketeer is back in ROCKETEER ADVENTURES 2 #1 (of 4) and flying higher than ever! The second volume of the late Dave Stevens' greatest creation features all-new stories from the industry's best!   MARVEL COMICS AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1 Writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley, the team behind the epic Ultimate Spider-Man run reunite to bring you the new ongoing series AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #1! The Avengers of the upcoming movie come together in The Marvel Universe come together to do battle with one of their greatest villains!    One of Spider-Man's oldest villains, Doctor Octopus is near death and nearly in control of the entire world. Near death, Ock may finally have given Spider-Man the fight of his life in Part One of the new epic "Ends Of The Earth" storyline beginning in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #682!   In America, supervillainy is a dime a dozen. All of the good spoils are taken and your every move is watched so you do what any good entrepeneurs would and diversify. Spain's about to get its own supervillains. Poor Spain. SUPER CROOKS #1 is brought to you by the superstar team who brought you Superior, writer Mark Millar (Kick-Ass) and drawn by Leinil Yu!   Scarlet Witch, the Avenger responsible for the genocide of the mutant race with the utterance of "No more mutants" is back and fully aware of the new mutant messiah and Uncanny X-Men member, Hope Summers. AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #0 written by Brian Michael Bendis & Jason Aaron and drawn by Frank Cho is the prelude to the BLOCKBUSTER COMICS EVENT, Avengers Vs. X-Men!   As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Have a great one and...   BEST! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-241-6498 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom's Moving Sale & 2nd Annual Halloween Parade

2 Big Announcements! Fantom Comics 2nd Annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest   We'll be leaving the Union Station store at promptly 5pm to parade around the Columbus Circle and finish at Kelly's Irish Times for drinks, fun and prizes!   Why come?   Prizes! We'll have prizes for: a) Best costume; b) Best couples costume; c) Geekiest costume. We will also be choosing 1 random person from the attendees list on Facebook for an additional prize, so be sure to confirm your attendence on the party's Facebook Event Page (To be eligible for a costume prize, you have to participate in the parade itself. To win the Facebook prize you just need to say you're attending on FB and be there to accept) Fun! Have a blast with fellow nerds! Perfect timing! By starting at 5pm we ensure that you can move on to whatever other big parties you've got going on later that night. Last chance to say good-bye to the old store. Saturday night is our last night at our current location. When we open up on Sunday it'll be at our new spot 1 floor up. Last chance to participate in our Moving Day Sale (see below)! Fantom Comics Moving Sale   Moving is a pain in the butt! Even if it's just moving upstairs. So from this coming Sunday, October 22 until next Saturday, October 29, Fantom Comics is offering 20% off of everything in the store, barring only the Newest Week's comics. Help us not have to break our backs moving all that inventory up all those stairs by taking advantage of this deal. Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Important News from Fantom Comics: We're Moving

From: Fantom Comics  Oct 5, 2011

Dear customers,   Thanks to you,July was the best month Fantom Comics has ever had and September was even better!   So it pains us to tell you – in the midst of such success – that after four great years at Union Station, we have received notice that our lease would not be renewed in November.   As you may know,Union Station has been trying to attract more national retailers, and as a business ourselves, we can't fault them for pursuing a business strategy that they feel suits them best.   While we are saddened by this news, it is also an opportunity for Fantom to take the lessons we've learned at Union Station to make our next store even better. While we look for a new space, Fantom Comics will maintain a presence in Union Station at least through the New Year. This will ensure that our customers can continue to get their dose of subculture without interruption.   Since we are a comic book store, after all, we wanted to add some fun to this great adventure. So  we're announcing the Great Fantom Comics Location Treasure Hunt! Send us the address of a vacant retail space you think would be a great fit for Fantom Comics at info@fantomcomics.com.If we end up selecting your location, the first person that recommended it will have their choice of either $500 cold hard cash or a $1,000 Fantom Comics gift certificate!   You can also help by filling out this simple 2 minute survey to let us know where the new and improved Fantom Comics would be most convenient for you.   This is an exciting time at Fantom Comics. This transition gives us the opportunity to develop a brand new store and to do so with your input. We promise to keep you up-to-date at every stage of our evolution.   Yours, The Fantom Comics Team Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics Early Closing Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14th

Just a quick head's up: Union Station is closing the West Wing of the station at 5pm sharp on New Comic Book Day tomorrow, Wednesday, September 14th.   So please be sure to pick up your books before 4:30pm, to be safe. Or on Thursday, when we'll be back to our regular schedule once again.   Thank you for your patience, and very sorry for the inconvenience. Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: The Digital Revolution Starts Now at Fantom

This came out on August 30th - note the beta testing for ComiXolgy, which may be interesting to try out (although I don't have an ipad or tablet).

Dear Fantom Fandom,   It's interesting times for Fantom Comics!   Firstly, www.fantomcomics.com and its sister site, www.subcultureforthecultured.com are in the final stages of being entirely redesigned, and will be re-launched in late September. These are just some of the new features: Professional, sleek design Digital comics section Vastly improved online store Timely reviews of new releases   Secondly, on the subject of digital comics, Fantom is one of a small number of retailers beta testing comiXolgy's new digital comics store! We're so excited about it that we couldn't wait for the site redesign and we've devoted our entire home page ( www.fantomcomics.com) to the digital comics experience. Not sure if digital comics are for you? Try downloading some of the free comics on offer, then make up your mind.   Important: your purchase of digital comics via the dedicated Fantom Comics web link ( https://comics.comixology.com/ret/231/Fantom_Comics_Digital_Store/#) will help support your local comic book store. Fantom Comics receives a percentage of each sale, as long as it's through our digital store URL, so please make sure you see the Fantom Comics logo when you first connect to the digital store (it will flash when the page is loading) and also when you are checking out.   Digital comics offer fans a great option for reading their books on their iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android devices, and right on your computer! They also offers lapsed comic book readers - and folks who have never even read a comic - a convenient way to join the party. Which, you have to admit, is awesome.   So no matter who you are, and what your past connection with comics, you owe it to yourself to give digital comics a try. At an initial investment as low as $1.99, how can you go wrong? And if you're a newbie, feel free to send us an email at FantomHQ@fantomcomics.com with some indication of your favorite movies and TV shows, and we'll be sure to respond with some choice comic book recommendations. Or connect to us on Facebook or Twitter, where the comic book conversation is always ongoing.   Happy comic book reading!   The Fantom Comics Team Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

June 15: Nathan Edmondson Signing at Fantom Comics This Wednesday

This coming Wednesday, June 15, Fantom Comics will be hosting writer Nathan Edmondson! Edmondson is the author of 3 of Image's hottest titles: Olympus, The Light and Who Is Jake Ellis?. Edmondson will be at the store from noon - 7pm (with occasional breaks, of course), and is happy to chat and sign any of his books. In case you don't have any of his stuff (in which case, shame on you!), Fantom will have a stack of his stuff available for your convenience. And at 7pm Edmondson will be joining the Fantom Comics crew for drinks and grub at the Union Pub, right up the street! See you Wednesday! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

Free Comic Book Day articles in the City Paper

How to Spend Free Comic Book Day

 by Mike Rhode on May. 5, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/05/05/how-to-spend-free-comic-book-day/

Free Comic Book Day in D.C. Saturday May 7
By Megan Arellano on May 6, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40798/free-comic-book-day-in-dc-may-7/

Fantom Comics PR: A Message From The Comics Journeyman

I'm writing to invite each of you to connect with me via one of the social media options that I use to communicate with the world at large about the comic books that I love.   Dear Fan Of Fantom, Who IS "The Comics Journeyman"? For starters, I am the host of SubcultureForTheCultured.com, a companion site to Fantom Comics. "SFTC" is dedicated to bringing you original thoughts on our favorite comic books and graphic novels that tend to be slightly "off the beaten path". And by "off the beaten path", I mean (mostly) non-superhero properties. As a Fantom Comics Subscriber, you are already connected to Fantom via the comiXology platform (and if not, you can easily sign up - just follow the link to the instructions for our COMIC BOOK RESERVATION SERVICE, powered by comiXology). Over the coming days, I will be reaching out to all of Fantom's subscribers with a "comiXology friend request". This will allow you to view my picks from each month's Previews catalog right on the comiXology website, and for me to view your picks as well. It's really an open invitation to read what I'm reading. Recognizing that not everyone has the same tastes, I've listed below the books that I subscribe to regularly, along with an indication of whether I read the comic or the trade paperback.   My goal is to use comiXology's features to their fullest to create an online community of comic book readers who share an enthusiasm for the stories and artwork in the pages of our favorite comics, and who can share recommendations for new comic book journeys to pursue.   Another way that you can connect with me is to follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/cmxjourneyman I will use Twitter to post updates and share interesting articles from time to time. Think of me as the Pied Piper of (mostly) non-superhero comics, inviting you to follow me on my journey through the best that comic books have to offer. I look forward to getting to know you and your tastes in comic books! Keep reading comics, may the journey never end. The Comics Journeyman Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics Holiday Recommendations

We're just abouta week from Christmas and there's still plenty of time to do right by your favorite comics fan. So, put down The Chia Pet 'cause Fantom Comics is here to help with a handy-dandy list of recommendations for the comics fan or anyone looking for something new and exciting!   If you're a fan of The Walking Dead comic and TV series (Image Comics), you may like:   Chew Vol. 1 through 3 (Image Comics):   Vice cop Tony Chu lives in a world where, after a global epidemic of avian flu, all poultry is illegal. Chu also has a secret; he's a "cibopath," a person who gets psychic impressions from the things he eats. While investigating an illegal chicken smuggling operation, he tastes a bowl of chicken soup, finding himself on the trail of a serial killer.   If you're a fan of the current Batman series of movies, you may like:   Batman: Year One (DC Comics)   The skill of leaping from rooftop to rooftop while dodging bullets isn't something you learn overnight. No, there's a definite learning curve. This book explores the forging of a man into a hero. Batman: Year One is what many believe to be Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Sin City writer/artist Frank Miller's stronger Batman work.   If you're a fan of Breaking Bad, you may like:   Scalped Vol. 1 through 6 (Vertigo):   Bearing nunchucks and an attitude, Dashiell Bad Horse returns to the Prairie Rose Reservation he left fifteen years ago. A lot's changed in the years, he's been gone, meth labs litter the area adding more misery to the already crushing poverty. Soon, a 97 million dollar casino will open on this land, headed up by Lincoln Red Crow, a man from Dash's past who'll also play a major hand in his future. With brilliant characterization and sharp dialogue, Scalped is simply of the best books being printed today. If you're a fan of TV's Mad Men, you may like:   Richard Stark's Parker series by Darwyn Cooke (IDW Publishing):   Parker is neither hero nor villain. He knows exactly who he is. He's a thief, simply out for his next dollar. What makes him the character so interesting is that when it's all said and done, you'll respect the character's honesty. Adapting author Richard Stark's singular character is master storyteller Darwyn Cooke of DC: The New Frontier fame. Art-wise, Cooke builds a world reminiscent of the time in which Mad Men is set while maintaining the stylistic flourishes comics fans have come to appreciate within his work. Look for both The Hunter and the newly released, The Outfit.   If you're a fan of James Bond and The Jason Bourne series of books and movies, you may like:   Queen and Country Definitive Editions One through Four (Oni Press):   Tara Chace is an operative within The British Secret Service. The work is rarely glamorous and rarely involves traveling to exotic locations, sipping martinis. When the assignment does come, it usually involves being sent to some far off place with the express knowledge that you may be being sent off to die and knowing that if you live, you may need to drink to forget the things you've done. You'll never see the espionage thriller in the same way after reading this.   If you're a fan of Calvin and Hobbes, you may like:   Tiny Titans (DC Comics):   Full of good, simple fun and drawn in an art style accessible to young and old, The Tiny Titans are the child sidekicks of some of superherodom's most famous heroes. Robin, Superboy, a couple of Wonder Girls, a Kid Flash and few super-pets, among others, hang out in a clubhouse while keeping the world safe for whimsy.   If you're a fan of the Iron Man movie and comics series, you may like:   Secret Avengers (Marvel Comics):     Following the events of the Siege mini-series, Steve Rogers, the former Captain America, realizes a need for a more pro-active team of Avengers; one that takes the fight directly to any potential threat. Featuring Avengers mainstays such as Black Widow while utilizing mission specific and insanely clever additions such as Shang Chi, The Master of Kung Fu, Secret Avengers is what happens when childhood fave G.I. Joe meets the storied Avengers franchise.   If you like True Blood book and TV series, you may like:   American Vampire Volume One, co-written by Stephen King (Vertigo Comics):   Skinner Sweet is sick. Sick of aristocratic vampires trying to run the world. Sick of the romanticizing of what he is. Sick of vampires who seek the light. Skinner Sweet is an outlaw and vampire turned during the height of The Wild West. Skinner Sweet does not sparkle. Under the stellar writing of Stephen King and Scott Snyder, he shines.   If you're a fan of political thrillers, you may like:   Ex Machina Vol. 1 through 10 (DC/Wildstorm)   Following his actions during a pivotal moment in American history, Mitchell Hundred has become the first superhero ever to be elected Mayor of New York. Operating in real time, Ex Machina follows this man through his four years in office. One of comics' best series, Ex Machina opens with a first chapter that will leave you absolutely stunned and a final chapter that will leave you speechless If you're a fan of the Harry Potter series of books, you may like:   The Books Of Magic (DC/Vertigo)   Tim Hunter, a bespectacled, young British orphan is taken on a tutorial through The Books of Magic by some of the world's greatest magicians. Will he reject or embrace his destiny to become the world's greatest magician? Released in 1990, a full seven years before the first Harry Potter novel, The Books Of Magic is written by Sandman and American Gods author Neil Gaiman.   If you're a fan of the recent Green Lantern trailer, you may like:   Green Lantern (DC Comics)   Hal Jordan is a test pilot, ne'er do well and possessor of the most powerful weapon in the universe, the Green Lantern Power Ring, a ring fueled by the only thing he has in spades: willpower. The only thing that can stop Hal Jordan is the one thing he's never known: fear. When the two meet, a battle of truly universal importance will take place and a legend will be born. To get your best look at just who Hal Jordan is; the trade paperback collections of Green Lantern: Secret Origin and Green Lantern: Rebirth are both highly recommended.   These and many other fine titles are in stock and ready to make a day. As always, feel free to come down and see us and we'll be more than happy to help out.   Best! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics Hardcover Holiday Sale

They called us crazy the first time we did. People looked at us with skepticism, "How can you sell these beautiful, pristine Marvel hardcovers at such low, low prices?"   The answer is simple; at Fantom Comics, we make the impossibe, happen.   And we're about to do it again. Over 50 select Marvel hardcovers will be on sale while supplies last.   These aren't damaged books or remainder copies. No, these are a special purchase and absolute things of beauty.   And a perfect opportunity to pick that perfect Christmas gift.   Let me give you the names of a few of the books included within this sale:   ASTONISHING X-MEN HC VOLUME ONE (Written by Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon)   HULK VOLUME ONE: RED   ONSLAUGHT REBORN HC   ETERNALS BY NEIL GAIMAN HC   Hardcovers previously retailing $35, now priced at or below $12!   Are we crazy? Not at all. Just people who know a good bargain when we see one and more importantly, know how to pass it on to our awesome Fantom Comics customer.   Sale starts Wednesday, December 12th! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics Thanksgiving Weekend Sale

Perfect way to spend a holiday weekend?   Eating turkey.   Not working.   Reading comics.   And Fantom Comics is the perfect store to help you out with that. This weekend (including this Friday,) all hardcovers, trade paperbacks and t-shirts are 20% OFF!   That's right! Every single hardcover, trade paperback and tee: 20% OFF!   Our selection is, quite frankly, pretty awesome so please, stop by and check us out. BATMAN! BONE! SPIDER-MAN! THE WALKING DEAD! SUPERMAN/MUHAMMAD ALI! SUPERMAN:EARTH ONE!   All in stock, all on sale.   Yours to be had. So, come on in!   And, as a reminder, due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday, next week's new comics will be in-store Thursday instead of the normal Wednesday.   BEST! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics Launches New Website: SubcultureForTheCultured.com

It's Halloween, and Fantom Comics is officially celebrating our 5th anniversary by launching a brand new website:   http://subcultureforthecultured.com/   This is the site that puts comic books at the center of the entertainment universe, and will provide our followers with all of the comic-related things that we at Fantom Comics are excited about ourselves.   The launch of the new site is timed to coincide with Halloween 2010, which brings something that we are very excited about: Tonight's premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC TV. At 10:00 PM tonight we will have the opportunity to experience the first true adaptation of a comic book to a TV series in recent memory - and possibly ever! We've been following this book since it was first published in 2003, and have been selling the monthly issues as well as the trade paperback collections like hotcakes since we opened Fantom Comics in 2005. Subculture for the Cultured is honoring this historic event by featuring 2 new columns dedicated to The Walking Dead. These columns are designed to enhance your appreciation of a series that is sure to be another hit for AMC. Could we see our first Eisner winner become an Emmy winner? Tune in or at least hit the record button on your DVR to find out.   Subculture for the Cultured  also provides an ongoing column for The Comics Journeyman, an imaginary-yet-well-traveled comic book character who will serve as the de facto host of Subculture for the Cultured. Check out The Comics Journeyman's post on the historical significance of tonight's The Walking Dead premiere, as well as a design contest inviting any artistically inclined folks to submit designs for exactly what The Comics Journeyman will look like. For a character who is as colorful as all of the comic books he has read in his life, the dude needs a visual representation....   We hope you like what you find at SubcultureForTheCultured.com and return often. To ensure that you don't miss anything, be sure to add each column to your RSS feed by subscribing to posts, or follow each column by using the Google Friend Connect link which can also be used to link in your Twitter account.   And as always, please share this email with your friends by forwarding or clicking the "Share This" link above. The more people we can connect with through our email list, the better.   Happy Zombie Watching!   Fantom Comics Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

PR: Fantom Comics' 1st Annual Halloween Parade And Walking Dead Viewing Party

We've thought about it and thought about it, and at the end of the day we can't figure out why not to do it. So you've read it here first: YOU are invited to Fantom Comic's first annual Halloween parade at Union Station. Come as your favorite... whatever!  All costumes are welcome, the brighter and more outrageous the better. (Just not Sarah Palin, that's sooooooo 2008.) Halloween is on a Sunday this year, and most of the parties we're hearing about in this town are going to be on Saturday night, meaning there is a black hole sized void for things to do to celebrate Halloween the proper way - on Halloween and we're doing it right!   Comics giveaways for trick-or-treaters! And candy. Candy! Candy! Candy! Sweet, sweet CANDY! Plus, Halloween also brings the television premiere of The Walking Dead on AMC TV, the first comic-book-turned-mainstream(ish)-TV-series that we can remember for quite some time. Possibly ever! Join us after the parade for a group viewing of The Walking Dead.   And for those of you who can't make it to the nighttime events, we will be hosting trick-or-treating and costume judging all day long. Store hours are noon 'til the 8:30 PM parade begins. Check out our website for the full details ( http://www.fantomcomics.com/home/blog/untitledpost). Hope to see you there! Fantom Comics Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com