Futurama Conquers The Universe

This Futurama book is the first trade I bought from the bargain pile of NBS. It's a second-hand book that I found in the SALE pile outside the store a few years ago. It was at one time the property of a library abroad, based on the sticker on the spine and the stamps inside the book. I'm guessing, once upon a time, this lived it's life as a paperback at that library, and that it was just hardbound to minimize wear. I got it for only Php 99.00. What a steal!

FINDS: X-Men First Class Finals #2; Supurbia #9 and Atlantis #3

I found these three on a recent trip to the comic book store. I was done doing errands and was just killing time while I waited for my family. We were going to have dinner somewhere nearby to celebrate my mother's birthday. I decided to pop into a comic book shop while waiting for their call.

I figured I only have a very short time to check out the comics before I need to leave for dinner, so I  made a point of first checking out the X-men bins.

All back issues in the bins, including the X-men comics, were marked down to PHP 50.00. It was in those bins that I found a lot of X-men First Class titles, including X-men First Class: Finals #2! I've been searching for it for some time now because it's the last issue I needed to complete the Finals miniseries which had a total of four issues.

After finishing flipping through the X-men comics, I switched to the other side where the Php 20.00 comics were. This is where I found Supurbia #9 and Atlantis #3.

I kind of feel like an idiot for buying Atlantis #3, because when I got home I found out I already have one in my collection.  I've completely forgotten! But on the bright side, it is in a much nicer condition than the previous copy I own, so I'll just swap that out with this one.

   
Supurbia #9 was actually a bit of surprise, because I thought it was only a four-part miniseries. I already have the first few issues of the miniseries. Later, I did a search online when I got home and learned that the title has 14 issues to date. So I guess there are more for me to hunt down.

It wasn't long after that I had to leave because my family is already near. So I paid for my bunch of printed geeky goods and off I went, happy with the thought that I can finally finish reading one of the titles I've been trying to complete.

I Went to TOYCON 2015 and All I Bought Were Comics

First post for 2016!

Yes. I went to TOYCON and bought comics. Plus a magazine, a few postcards and some trading cards, too. Okay, I actually bought some toy-related accessories: a couple of Marvel Legends flight stands. But enough about the flight stands, let's get to the comics and everything else that I got.

First up are the comic books and magazine that I got at Comic Odyssey's booth. Every year they have a massive booth filled with good stuff. This year was no exception.

TOYCON 2015

The Philippine TOYCON, Asia’s biggest and longest running convention for toys, anime, comics, cosplay, gaming and anything and everything related to hobbies and collections is now on its 14th year of thrilling fans and aficionados alike. It is, simply put, the biggest pop culture event in the country.

This year’s TOYCON highlights the World of DC Comics with its colorful characters upholding justice with a grand exhibit from Pacific Licensing. Also get a chance to own cool licensed DC Hoodies from the Authority Hoodie. Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service launches in the Philippines, as IFLIX explodes into the pop-culture landscape of the country during the Philippine ToyCon, with unlimited access to its line-up of the most awesome and iconic movies and TV series. With trial memberships now open, everyone is free to explore and enjoy the vast range of content on iflix.com.

Walt Disney Pictures brings in the wonder of Star Wars with its new line of merchandise from the original film saga and the new Star Wars Rebels series. And also, get into the world of the smallest superhero with Marvel’s Antman interactive exhibit. Also catch future and fantasy fever as Universal Pictures’ Terminator: Genisys and Jurassic World launches in ToyCon with an eye-popping display of the movie’s cinematic artwork and line of collectors’ toys. Other movie highlights are the upcoming live-action Attack on Titan from Pioneer Films and Doraemon: Stand By Me the Movie in 3D. Catch Doraemon and friends live at the ToyCon stage!

The TOYCON also gives you its biggest battlefield of toys with exhibits from the local toy clubs: Pinoy Lego users Group exhibit, Planet Krypton, Funko Funatic Philippines, the Coca-Cola Collectibles exhibit, One Sixth Republic and Pinoy Sixth Scale collectors exhibit and the awesome Toycon Gallery exhibit area which showcases the best of the local toy group community.

The TOYCON also features the biggest in Cosplay with the TOYCON’s own Cosplay Universe, unleashing a barrage of individual and group cosplayers led by Asia’s Cosplay queen, Alodia Gosiengfiao. Also catch the Star Wars 501st Philippine Outpost parade its new troopers and droids from a galaxy far, far away.

Revel in opening night festivities with a series of ToyCon Pop Quiz competitions and get your fill of local and foreign comic book artists in the Artist Alley set up by Flipgeeks and Komikon.

TOYCON would not be complete without the biggest dealer floor of all pop culture merchandise in terms of apparel, collectibles and memorabilia, graphic novels and comics, cosplay paraphernalia, and toys, toys, TOYS! So let loose the child in you once again by getting ready for war in new battlefields of play!

The Philippine TOYCON 2015 will be held on June 19-21, 2015 at the SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. Tickets are now on sale at SM Tickets (www.smtickets.com) til June 18. Tickets are also available at the event gate on June 19-21. For more information on schedule of activities and event details please visit: www.toyconph.com www.facebook.com/toyconph

BACKLOG BLUES: My Loot From Various Conventions And Sales from 2010

I've mentioned previously that I am severely backlogged with my posts. To clear my to post list, I started with a long-ish entry on my loot from last year. In this post, I share my loot from 2010, which, surprise surprise, I forgot to post. 

So without further ado, in no particular order, I give you my 2010 loot:

COMIC ODYSSEY AUGUST SALE:

First and second pic are comics from the buy 5-get 1 free Php 20.00 bins and the rest are from the Php 50.00 back issue bins.

2010 TOYCON: 

Bought a bunch of stuff that ranged from Php 20-50.00. I know I also bought some toys, but I can't remember what though. I guess I'll have to go through my files again. 

METRO COMIC CON 2010:

Pickings were slim that year at the MCC. The comics in the 2nd pic were from a trip to Comic Odyssey in Robinson Galleria. I think Charmed was the only one I paid for that was regularly priced. The rest are a mix of Php 10-50.00 comic books. 

OTHER HAULS: 

And here's something from 2009. I got these on my birthday:

And that's it. A couple more to cross off from my list. 

BACKLOG BLUES: My Loot From Various Conventions And Sales from 2011

I've gone to a few conventions, sales and events last year, and some of them I have posted about here. Some, to this day, have remained unblogged. A lot of these are my pulls, or as I like to refer to them- hauls-. So here they, in no particular order:

2011 TOYCON: 

All are from Php 20.00 bins except for X-men: Omega. I got that from the Php 50.00 bin. I can't remember if I bought any toys though. I better check my files again.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011/ COMIC ODYSSEY SALE:

I can't remember if I wasn't able to get free comics last year, but I know I got these at the Php 50.00 back issue bins.

KOMIKON 2011:

I got a lot of stuff at this convention, all of from the Php 20.00 bins of Comic Odyssey. I got a lot of great stuff, but I consider the Marvel X-men Collection to be my best finds. I've always wanted these when they came out back in the 90's, but they were quite expensive for a kid who depended on his allowance to buy comics. There were 2 bins there that had multiples of all three issues of these books that feature art from the 1992 Jim Lee X-men trading card set (which by the way, I have a complete set of). There is one set that I'm kicking myself for not getting though: the Angela mini-series. There were lots of those and I forgot to get some of them. 

THE SUMMER KOMIKON 2011:

I think this was the first time it was held at the Bayanihan Center in Pasig City. I got me this Excalibur issue that's part of the Phalanx covenant, a local indie called Aswang Files, and John Woo's 7 Brothers. I fell in love with the cover art so I bought them, they were only Php 20.00 each anyways. Excalibur was Php 50.00 and the Aswang Files, I think, was also Php 50.00.

METROCON 2011:

Didn't get me a lot of stuff at this convention, because I think most of the stuff on my want list were'nt available. If I remember correctly, Metrocon 2011 happened on the same day af 2011's FCBD. My fave from this bunch is the Stan Lee's Just Imagine: Wonder Woman. I love his take on the WW mythos.

RANDOM HAUL: 

I think I got these from Filbar's in Megamall. Both we're Php 50.00 each.

TAGCOM 2011:

My best find was the  Marvels hardbound edition from National Bookstore, which I found on a table outside the store as I was leaving the venue. I got it for only Php 99.00! 

Well, |I think that's it for 2011. There may be some other random hauls from my trips to comic book shops that I haven't posted here. If i do find them, I'll compile them into another post. But before that, I'll be posting some stuff from 2010 that I think I've neglected to post. Like the title says, BACK LOG. -_-

2012 Philippine TOYCON Exclusive Batman Comic

So I totally missed out on the Comic Odyssey Sale this weekend. Oh well...

Anyway, while I'm still working on the photos from the recently concluded 2012 Philipine TOYCON, I thought I'd share one other freebie I got. Aside from the Spider-Man Magazine, I also got this cool comic book.  This Batman comic book is a 2012 Philippine TOYCON exclusive and collects issues 6 & 7 of Batman: The Dark Knight; the story is titled "The Rise of Bane". This book was given as prizes during raffles and contests held at the event.

Comic Odyssey Back Issue Sale!

OMG COMICS SALE!!! via Flipgeeks

Free Comic Book Day at Fully Booked

www.fullybookedonline.com

HAULS: Wonder Woman #10 and Catwoman #70

I got me these two some months back when I went to the mall. I  meet up with some buds to get some stuff and the plan was not to spend a cent; it was supposed to be just pick-up and go home.  But a trip to two comic book stores, one in the mall and the other at the building across, found me spending some dough. Catwoman #70 and Wonder Woman #10 are both part of the Amazon's Attack mini-series which I'm trying to complete. Both were bargain finds: Catwoman for Php 30.00 and Wonder Woman for Php 50.00.

Getting these brings me much closer to finally completing the series. All I need now are 2(?) more Catwoman titles and Amazon's Attack #2. I've read the comments and yes, I know that some think Amazon's Attack sucked. I'm still not passing judgement until I've completed  all the issues and begin reading.

Till then, the hunt continues!

HAULS: The New Avengers

What a sweet present!  Last Christmas, a friend of mine gifted me this New Avengers book. Its a collected edition containing the  "Revolution" story arc which came out in New Avengers #26-31. Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Leinil Francis Yu and Alex Maleev. This will go on the shelves, not in the box, along with my other trades.

HAULS: An Amazon; A Blood Sucker, and One Big Community

Here are some recent purchases I made. From Comic Odyssey's Sale bins, I got Wonder Woman # 604 and Tomb of Dracula : Throne of blood one-shot. Comic Odyssey had a sale from December that's still ongoing, i think, until they move to their new home in Robinson's Galleria. I never really got around to collecting the new Wonder Woman before DC rebooted into the New 52, so I guess now's a good time to start. 

I made a trip to the bookstore last week and got me Pugad Baboy 21. Finally! I think there are 2 newer editions, but they weren't available at that time, so I wasn't able to get them.I also bought a Black Widow: The Things They Say About Her, because I thought I didn't have that issue yet. Well, it turns out that I do. That's what happens when I go out without my list. 

HAULS: 3 X-Men Comics

A friend of mine gave me these comics one weekend.She found them bundled together at a shop in Cubao, and knowing that I love the X-men, she bought them and gave them to me as an early X-mas present. Bundled in the bag were X-men: Earthfall and X-men/Brood: Day of Wrath 1 & 2. As is evident on the covers, the story of all three books center on the Brood, a parasitic alien race.

X-men: Earthfall is somewhat of a reprint. It collects Uncanny X-men # 232, 233 and 234 into one volume. Penned by Chris Claremont with artwork by Marc Silvestri, X-men Earthfall shows the Uncanny X-men as they battle the Brood who have once again tried to stage an invasion by infecting members of a religious organization, one of whom was infected with a Queen egg. The cover is by Ian Churchill and Al Vey.

X-men/ Brood: Day of Wrath is a special, limited series printed in 2006. The story takes place several years after the events that occurred in X-men Earthfall. It is a follow-up to the story featured in X-men Earthfall and centers on the religious group infected by the Brood, more specifically, the person infected with the Queen Brood egg. The Brood's Queen Mother has ordered the termination of the new Queen on Earth, who has refused to give in to the control of the Brood, and sent a group of elite Brood assassins to do her bidding. The X-men Battle these assassins in order to save the target queen. John Hitch wrote the story, and issue #1 was pencilled by Bryan Hitch. He shared penciller duties with Sal Velutto.

Overall, all three books were a very good read. The three had the feel of God Loves, Man Kills, one of my favorite X-men stories. X-men: Earthfall provided a good start to tale that Day of Wrath finished quite nicely.