We’re issuing the ultimate challenge to Oklahoma comic creators … we’ll give you 20 minutes. Kill off a character right before our very eyes!

Artists will be completing a 4-panel story live at Speeding Bullet, starting at 5 p.m. this Saturday, Jan. 28.

Official Death Rules: Artists will have 20 minutes to sketch, pencil, color (whatever they wish to do!) a 4-panel story in our store. They must kill off a character (original or otherwise) in the strip. Artists may enter the contest with concepts or thumbnails, but all art included in the final product must be completed during the 20-minute competition. Artists will bring their own paper and supplies. The winner of our duel will be determined based on stunning use of creativity, humor, and artistic talent under pressure. Tragic irony is also a plus!

After the Duel, fans will be able to get comics signed and talk to these local creators about their upcoming work.

For more information, see the facebook event page here.

1. “Detective Comics 871-881″
The new Batman, Dick Grayson, is put to the test as a series of brutal murders puts him up against one of Gotham City’s oldest evils.

In the second story, “Hungry City,” the corpse of a killer whale is found in an upscale Gotham City bank, sparking a deadly new mystery.
By Scott Snyder, Jock & Franco Francavilla.

2. “Criminal: The Last of the Innocent”
This is among Brubaker’s best books, a mixture of noir and nostalgia that’s part twisted take on “Archie”-style characters, part dark secrets and murder. By Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips.

3. “The Red Wing”
Jonathan Hickman (”Fantastic Four”) writes a story of fighter pilots in the future who fight their battles not only in the air, but also through time. By Jonathan Hickman & Nick Pitarra.

4. “Action Comics”
A young, brash Superman goes about his business in work boots and blue jeans, rustling up corporate criminals and raising the ire of everyone from the police and military to Lex Luthor, a brash industrialist who doesn’t much cotton to the idea of a superhuman. By Grant Morrison & Rags Morales.

5. “Daredevil”
Writer Waid and co. brought Daredevil back to his swashbuckling past in the 2011 relaunch of “Daredevil,” also showing the keen legal mind of Matt Murdock, the blind lawyer who is Daredevil. By Mark Waid, Pablo Rivera & Marcos Martin.

6. “Who Is Jake Ellis?”
This miniseries features former spy Jon Moore, now a mercenary. He’s able to escape capture in part because of the voice in his head — the voice of Jake Ellis. But who is Jake Ellis? He’s a man only Jon can see, providing information on safe escapes and possible threats. By Nathan Edmondson & Tonci Zonjic.

7. “The Rocketeer Adventures”
Dave Stevens created the Rocketeer in the early 1980s, a tribute to the serials of the 1930s and 1940s as pilot Cliff Secord finds a jet pack that allows him to race through the air. Stevens died in 2008, but IDW brought back his character The Rocketeer in 2011, with an anthology series that in part benefits hairy cell leukemia research. By various.

8. “Animal Man”
One of the breakout hits of the New 52, “Animal Man” channels Grant Morrison’s take on the character, so readers of the 1980s Buddy Baker will find much to enjoy. The art’s a little different from the DC norm, but conveys the story’s mix of domesticity and dread. By Jeff Lemire, Travel Foreman & Dan Green.

9. “The Sixth Gun”
An Oni Press Western with supernatural horror elements, “The Sixth Gun” follows the path of six cursed guns during the darkest days of the Civil War. By Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt.

10. “American Vampire”
“American Vampire” follows the exploits of a new breed of vampire that has the ability to feed in the sun. The 1880s outlaw Skinner Sweet and 1920s actress Pearl Jones make their way to Las Vegas circa 1935; later the series follows Pearl and her husband into the World War II era. By Scott Snyder & Rafael Albuquerque.

For a more in-depth look at these awesome series of 2011, check out the full article on Matt’s Nerdage blog. Or come to Speeding Bullet and pick these gems up!

1. “Love and Rockets: New Stories Vol. 4″
Following up on the storylines started in Vol. 3, the Brothers Hernandez, specifically Jamie, deliver one of the high points of their career. By Jamie & Gilbert Hernandez.

2. “Habibi”
Long-awaited graphic novel “Habibi” is a timeless, “Arabian Nights”-styled tale that follows the lives of two orphaned slaves. Exotic and lush, yet heartbreaking at times, it is an exploration of the Islamic culture by one of comics’ most deft craftsmen. By Craig Thompson.

3. “Hark! A Vagrant”
Kate Beaton takes a humorous trip through history and literature with witty, absurd humor featuring characters from Napoleon to Nancy Drew in this collection of comic strips. By Kate Beaton.

4. “Return to Perdition”
Vietnam veteran Michael Satariano Jr. attempts to get revenge for the mob hits on his parents. Working with a black ops program, Michael finds himself caught up in intrigue on all sides, and becomes even more conflicted once he enters a romance with a mobster’s niece. By Max Allan Collins & Terry Beatty.

5. “Big Questions”
This existentialist graphic novel follows a flock of birds dealing with a newcomer. Massive, bizarre and thought-provoking. By Anders Nilsen.

6. “Daytripper”
Originally released as 10 individual issues, each issue follows a day in the life of Bras de Olivias Dominguez, with each ending the same — he dies. The following story picks up at a different point in Bras’ life, unconnected to his previous death. By Fabio Moon & Gabriel Ba.

7. “Feynman”
This graphic novel recounts the life and career of noted physicist Richard P. Feynman in a funny and educational book. By Jim Ottaviani & Leland Myrick.

8. “Green River Killer: A True Detective Story”
Jeff Jensen writes a true-crime story of the killer who plagued Oregon. Jensen’s father was the lead detective on the case, and the book also looks at the impact the case had on the family. Art by Jonathan Case.

9. “The Great Northern Brotherhood of Canadian Cartoonists”
It’s an alternate history of Canadian cartooning, centered on a fictional cartoon society in the city of Dominion, which served as a gathering place for artists. By Seth.

10. “Troop 142″
A webcomic story of a summer at a boys’ scout camp, it explores the cruelty of childhood, and the veneer of civility we paste on top of such conflicts as adults. By Mike Dawson.

For a more in-depth look at these awesome graphic novels of 2011, check out the full article on Matt’s Nerdage blog. Or come to Speeding Bullet and pick these gems up!

Artist Mario Wytch will be at Speeding Bullet from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 to premiere the new issue of FUBAR as part of a national signing tour! This anthology chronicles a zombie outbreak in the middle of World War II.

FUBAR 2: DAY OF THE DEAD
The graphic novel anthology “Fubar 2: Empire of the Rising Dead” will debut at Speeding Bullet Comics before its national release as part of a signing tour featuring artists across the country. Oklahoma’s own Mario Wytch will sign copies of “Fubar,” as well as his work in other comics, including “Josh Howard Presents: Sasquatch” and the Speeding Bullet-published “OK24.”

Here’s a description of the war/horror anthology: The indie smash hit is back with its second stand-alone volume. From the harbors of Hawaii to the streets of Tokyo, this zombie-smashing epic, FUBAR II: Empire of the Rising Dead follows a full-blown zombie outbreak in the middle of the Pacific theater of World War II as the allies come face to face with the walking dead … again!

We want a victory for the Sooners in the Insight Bowl. Heck, we’d even take an Oklahoma State victory in the Fiesta Bowl. Butvictorious the Victory we really can’t wait for is Sterling Gates’ second issue of Kirby Genesis: Captain Victory! It’s a guaranteed win!

CAPTAIN VICTORY #2
Jack Kirby’s epic space opera continues! Last issue, Captain Victory was forced to make a terrible choice in order to stop the malicious Batteron. Now that decision comes back to haunt him as several members of his crew plot mutiny. As tempers flare, however, the ship is attacked by the Eye of Blackmass, punching a hole in the ship’s hull that threatens to kill everyone aboard! Is it still mutiny if Captain Victory is dead? Plus, the secret origin of the lion-man, Tarin!

Do all your holiday shopping here at Speeding Bullet! We have so much stuff to choose from that we decided to make it easier on you with a Top 10 list of the coolest items in the store!

10. SQUISHABLE
They’re giant, round, fuzzy stuffed animals. Hug them. They make great gifts for the big kids in your life and the perfect present for the little ones you love.

9. CLASSIC COMIC BOOK COVER POSTERS
We’ve got a sweet assortment of classic comic cover posters! Measuring 20″x28″ these are high-quality posters using soy-based inks. Each one is flat on cardboard and is ready for framing.

8. HAN SOLO IN CARBONITE SILICONE TRAY
Perfect for your Star Wars parties, the silicon tray is both heat and ice resistant! Create your own ice, chocolate, jelly or whatever in the shape of Han Solo in Carbonite as seen in the Star Wars movies!

7. THE MAN WITH THE SCREAMING BRAIN DVD
Man with the Screaming Brain is a story of greed, betrayal and revenge in the big, bad city, starring Bruce Campbell!

6. SUPERHERO SOCKS
Keep your tootsies warm while saving the day! These aren’t the lame socks you got as a gift back in the day. These have capes so people will know you mean business!

5. BLACKEST NIGHT LANTERN PROPS
The Lantern Power Batteries and the Power Rings sit in a translucent display and are removable from the stand. Both light up, featuring manual on/off switches. We have lanterns from each of the light spectra from Blackest Night!

4. LIGHTSABER CHOPSTICKS
They’re lightsabers, and they’re chopsticks. Mostly they’re the coolest thing ever! Join the Dark Side if you want, but pick up some of these chopsticks and change the way you eat forever!

3. ENTERPRISE PIZZA SLICER
Space… the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new pizzas, to seek out new toppings and new cheeses, to boldy cut pizza where no man has cut before!

2. BATMAN: NOEL DELUXE EDITION HC
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is. Story and art by Lee Bermejo.

1. SPEEDING BULLET GIFT CARD
This should be a no-brainer. Why risk getting something someone doesn’t like or already has? Just get a gift card from Speeding Bullet and put as much money on there as you want! They’ll be thrilled, and you’ll be loved forever. It’s a win-win.

Speeding Bullet is your one-stop shop for the comic fan you love!

Here’s just a sample of what’s recently come in stock, and we’ve got lots more for you to choose from!

THE NEW 52 HC
In September, DC Comics launched 52 new #1 issues starring the World’s Greatest Super-Heroes! This month, DC is collecting every one of these debut issues in a once-in-a-lifetime massive hardcover that includes all the landmark #1 issues, including Justice League #1, Batman #1 and Action Comics #1.

BATMAN: THE BLACK MIRROR HC
A series of brutal murders pushes Batman’s detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City’s oldest evils! Plus, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City’s foremost banks? Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Francesco Francavilla & Jock.

BATMAN: NOEL DELUXE EDITION HC
In this spectacular, oversized graphic novel, Batman must come to terms with his past, present and future as he battles villains from the campy 1960s to dark and brooding menaces of today, while exploring what it means to be the hero that he is. Story and art by Lee Bermejo.

Speeding Bullet has been selling printed comic books since 1998, and that’s not going to stop anytime soon.
But if you also need a source for digital comics, Speeding Bullet is glad to provide that, as well! Working with comiXology, we’re glad to offer a digital retail affiliate program! Just click the link below to buy digital editions of some of your favorite comics. The digital comics store can also be found at www.speedingbulletcomics.com/resources.

Spun from the brain of writer Matt Fraction, The Defenders #1 is set to change the way Marvel fans view their beloved universe.

“I wanted to tell a story about the root of all the Marvel myths,” Fraction said. “What if there was a reason why they happened?”

The acclaimed writer has stated “everything that has ever happened in the Marvel Universe” will be explained.

To get more info on what The Defenders is all about and where the book is headed, read this Matt Fraction interview here!

Springing out of Fear Itself, The Defenders are the last line of defense against the forces of the unknown! Everyone’s favorite Marvel characters band together to solve a mysterious conspiracy deep at the heart of the Marvel Universe! Written by Matt Fraction. Art by Terry Dodson.

X-Men are all over the place this week!

X-MEN LEGACY #259
The X-Men are divided. As the teams part ways, Rogue, Magneto and Gambit attend to unfinished business, hoping to avoid answering the question: Whose side are they on? Art by Clay Mann.

UNCANNY X-MEN #2
What is to become of the mutants who side with Cyclops after the big split? And what does it have to do with the resurrected Mister Sinister?

ASTONISHING X-MEN: MONSTROUS HC
Not all monsters are easy to spot — some of them live among us, some of them live inside us. But in the Marvel Universe, most of them live on Monster Island. Or, at least, they did. A mysterious exodus is under way; monsters spilling onto nearby shores - with catastrophic results - and it falls upon a small group of X-Men to both save the population from destruction and solve an imposing riddle: What are monsters afraid of? Collecting Astonishing X-Men #36-37, #39 and #41.

Starting at 10 am Friday, HUNDREDS of selected hardcovers and trade paperbacks are BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! We’ll be refreshing our selection of this great deals through Sunday!

PLUS, all manner of marvelous DOORBUSTERS are happening this weekend!

FANTASTIC FRIDAY!
For Black Friday, get “Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman Vol. 1″ for just $5! That’s 70% off!

It’s adventure, it’s family, it’s tough questions in dark times. See what happens when Reed Richards tries to SOLVE EVERYTHING! Collects Fantastic Four #570-575.
Friday, 10 am to 7 pm

SENSATIONAL SATURDAY!
Help us celebrate Small Business Saturday, and get the gorgeous “DC Comics Covergirls” hardcover $50 value for only $10!

From the trailblazing Wonder Woman of the 1940s to edgy, girl-power-driven comics series like Birds of Prey, this massive hardcover examines the female characters throughout the company’s history and their iconic covers.
Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm

VICTORY SUNDAY!
Get the brand new Captain Victory #1 for only $1! Fill their stockings with the dynamic new book by Oklahoman Sterling Gates. Find out what happens as the grandson of the greatest evil in the universe rebels against his family upbringing with an ensemble cast first envisioned by comic great Jack Kirby. Signed copies available for $5.
Sunday, noon to 5 pm

*BOGO FREE and DOORBUSTER deals apply to pre-selected volumes and are limited to stock on hand.

*Minimum of 5 copies of each DOORBUSTER deal. Hurry! Get them at these special prices while supplies last!

We’re predicting this is how your holiday season might play out: You methodically plan your wish list, give everyone the greatest gifts you can find … Then you get socks and stale popcorn. Not cool!

Shop at Speeding Bullet and we’ll save the day. We call it “Bad-Gift” Insurance.

Here’s how it works:
Do your Christmas shopping at Speeding Bullet, or just buy comics like you do every week. With every $50 purchase, we’ll give you a 30% off coupon that you can use on any one item you choose Dec. 26-31.

That means you have a whole week after Christmas to get what you really wanted!

Of course, if your loved ones are already shopping for you at Speeding Bullet, you win big time, because you can combine those 30% off coupons with your Speeding Bullet gift certificates — available in any denomination!

“Bad-Gift” Insurance is available Nov. 16 - Dec. 24. You can collect as many 30% off coupons as you like, but one coupon per item please.

Marvel Comics’ POINT ONE #1 features seven all-new stories that set the stage for what Marvel has coming your way in 2012.

Characters including Nova, Hawkeye and the Scarlet Spider are featured in this extra-sized issue that reveals some of what Marvel’s heroes will be facing in 2010!

Want to get a special deal on this key introductory issue?

Buy 10 Marvel comics this week and get “Point One” for FREE!

Or, buy any 5 Marvel comics this week and get the 64-page, $5.99 “Point One” for just $3! (Comics must be purchased in the same transaction.)

The creative team for “Point One” #1 is an all-star lineup!

Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, Dave Lapham, Jeph Loeb, Fred Van Lente, & Chris Yost.

Artists: Roberto Delatorre, Terry Dodson, Bryan Hitch, Salvador Larroca, Ed McGuinness, Javier Pulido and more!

Comics writer and Oklahoma native Sterling Gates is returning to Norman. Gates will sign his books from 5 to 8 pm, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N Porter Ave. in Norman.

Gates is one of the writers of DC Comics’ “New 52” line, which launched in September. The New 52 is a company-wide relaunch, offering a fresh take on classic characters such as Superman, Batman and Green Lantern.

“Hawk and Dove,” a book about two opposite heroes that embrace the qualities of war and peace, is Gates’s contribution to the publisher’s new line of comics.

Gates also has a new project debuting in November. “Captain Victory” is a science-fiction series inspired by legendary comic artist Jack Kirby, who created Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, the X-Men and Captain America, among others. The comic is based on a Kirby character published in the 1980s and updated using unpublished notes recently uncovered from the Kirby estate.

Gates, who graduated from the University of Oklahoma, now lives in Los Angeles, where he has been working in television and comics since 2006. He was born and raised in Tulsa.

“I’m thrilled to return to Oklahoma,” Gates said. “Some of the best times of my life were spent at the University of Oklahoma, and I always enjoy going back and seeing how much everything changed. I’ve been all over this world, and I always find that Oklahomans are some of the kindest, most welcoming people out there. I always think of Oklahoma as home, and I can’t wait to get back.”

Gates is primarily known for his action-oriented superhero stories that embody highly charged emotional themes. His past books have featured characters such as Superman, Supergirl, Batman, Batgirl, Legion of the Super-Heroes, members of the Green Lantern Corps and Kid Flash.

This week we get to lay our eyes on the followup to the book that set off the DC New 52 explosion. That’s right. Justice League #2, from the creative team of Geoff Johns and Jim Lee, is here!

What happens when the World’s Greatest Detective takes on the world’s most powerful alien? You’ll find out when Batman and Superman throw down! Batman will need all his intellect, cunning and physical prowess to take on The Man of Steel…

Check out Rolling Stone’s preview of Justice League #2 here!

It’s time for one of Speeding Bullet’s world-renowned, mega Monster Sales!

Starting with a special preview night on Friday night, graphic novels and back issues are on sale.

All graphic novels in the store are 25% off! All our back issues are 50% off!

Plus, each day will have a daily special!

DAILY MONSTER SPECIALS!

Friday night: A whopping 50% off statues!

Saturday: An astounding 50% off posters!

Sunday: A ridiculous 75% off back issues when buying 50 or more!

The sale starts Friday night during special hours from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m., and runs through the rest of the weekend during regular store hours, Saturday 10 am to 7 pm, and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

To scare up these savings, you’ll need a Monster Sale wristband. Wristbands are $10 at the door or free with any in-store purchase of $10 or more through Oct. 14. They’re also free for subscribers in good standing. So pick up your pull files by Friday!

The fine print: No special order or items on hold are eligible for Monster Sale discounts. Graphic novels at sale price do not qualify for Rapid Reader benefits.

In 2008, OU grad and Speeding Bullet’s former weekend manager Sterling Gates broke onto the comics scene when he started writing for DC Comics.

The day his first issue of his first ongoing series, Supergirl, hit stands, we declared it Supergirl Day and have been celebrating it the first Wednesday in October ever since!

Supergirl Day is our celebration of Okies who make comics. So come in this Wednesday, Oct. 5, grab a free cupcake and savor some local talent on a national scale!

Sterling’s Supergirl and Superman stories are now all available as graphic novels:

Superman: New Krypton Vols. 1-2
Superman: Codename Patriot
Superman: Last Stand of New Krypton Vols. 1-2
Superman: War of the Supermen
Supergirl: Who is Superwoman?
Supergirl: Friends and Fugitives
Supergirl: Death and the Family
Supergirl: BizarroGirl

In our 13 years in business, this is the biggest new comics week we have ever seen!

The shining gem of the bunch this week is Superman #1! George Perez combined forces with Jesus Merino to write and pencil the Kryptonian’s debut for his self-titled book, and it’s out of this world!

The new adventures of Superman begin here! What is The Man of Steel’s startling new status quo? How does it affect Lois Lane and The Daily Planet? There’s no time for answers now, because Superman must stop a monstrous threat to Metropolis — one that he somehow is the cause of!

In special recognition of Superman #1, we are asking everyone to wear their underwear on the inside of their pants this week.

Batman #1 is unleashed upon the shelves of Speeding Bullet this week!

And it comes compliments of writer Scott Snyder (who penned this year’s Eisner Award-winning series American Vampire) and artists Greg Capullo (of Spawn and Haunt fame) and Jonathan Glapion!

Be here for the start of a new era for The Dark Knight! A series of brutal killings hints at an ancient conspiracy, and Batman learns that Gotham City is deadlier than he knew!

It’s the story of a teenager who unexpectedly gets unusual powers. It’s the story of a young man fighting against the odds to become a hero.

This is the story of Miles Morales, the new Spider-Man. His origin begins in “Ultimate Comics Spider-Man” #1, written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor.

The new Spidey, a multiracial New York teen, got fans buzzing across the globe after his introduction in “Ultimate Fallout” #4. Now, find out how Miles got his powers in the new issue. If you’ve never read an Ultimate comic before or haven’t tried one in years, that’s OK - this is a fresh start with an exciting new character.

WE’VE READ IT … AND LOVE IT!
Matt got an advance copy of this issue and says it’s reminiscent of the classic days of early Spider-Man while also being a fresh and new take. “Miles is a great character because he’s concerned about other people, but he’s also young and trying to find his own way in life. I can’t wait to read more,” Matt says. Look for more Ultimate Spider-Man posts later today at Matt’s blog, Nerdage.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #669 Spidey fans can now have the best of both worlds! Peter Parker is still tearing it up in the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, as NYC gains spider-powers. The Spider Island storyline continues!

September is here and so is the new DCU! Not only that, Sterling Gates is debuting his new title as one of the first books out of the gate!

Hawk & Dove #1
OU graduate/ Tulsa native/ “Supergirl” writer Sterling Gates joins The New 52! And he’s partnered with Image Comics founder and Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld!

Hank Hall is not happy to have Dawn Granger as a new partner in his war on crime. He’s not happy that she’s dating the ghostly superhero, Deadman. He’s not happy to learn that someone is trying to plunge the United States into a new civil war! Now it’s up to Hawk and Dove to root out the forces behind this conflict and stop them before they turn the U.S. into a wasteland!

Check out Sterling’s interview with Newsarama about Hawk and Dove here!

History will be made this week! DC ends an era, yet begins anew in the same breath.

The first glimpse of DC’s reboot comes to us in Justice League #1!

Geoff Johns and Jim Lee form the dream-team behind this inaugural title aimed at grabbing new readers and getting them in on the ground floor.

Longtime readers remember the 1986 relaunch of the DC Universe with nostalgic glee. Will today’s young readers have the same fond memories of The New 52? We hope so!

In a universe where super heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes!

Saturday morning cartoons are comfort food for the soul. Even if you watched your toons after school or now watch them late at night, they’re perfect with a bowl of Peanut Butter Capn Crunch.

Speeding Bullet wants you to bask in nostalgia and rekindle your love for all those cartoons you cut your teeth on. Shop our DVD shelves for a mountain of your favorites you may not have seen in lifetime! And in honor of those Saturday morning rituals, get any cartoon DVD in our collection at 50% off any Saturday morning through October 1! That’s two hours of feel-good savings, 10 am to noon!

We’ve got stuff from every generation so nobody should be left out of the fun. Plus we’ll be freshening up our selection over the next 6 weeks, so check back often!

Come see us and pick up a couple DVDs of your favorite shows from back in the day. We won’t fault you for wanting to shop in your pajamas. Just don’t get cereal on the floor.

We just got in a sweet assortment of classic comic cover posters!

Measuring 20″x28″ these are high-quality posters using soy-based inks. Each one is flat on cardboard and is ready for framing.

Pick your favorite our make an entire wall display of your favorite vintage covers! Choose from X-Men, Spider-Man, Tomb of Dracula, Silver Surfer, Thor, Hulk, Archie and more!

Our own Matt Price and filmmaker Kyle Roberts have been talking comics every week in their Planet 46 NewsOK podcast for the last two years.

Now, you can download their video podcasts on iTunes!

Look up Planet 46 on the Apple site to get a look at their geeky take on comic books, television and movie news. All episodes are free!

Or from the iTunes app on your computer, iPad, iPod or iPhone, search for “Planet 46″ in the search bar. Currently, there are 40 episodes available and more coming soon! The Planet 46 podcast is brought to you by NewsOK.com, the force behind Matt’s award-winning blog, Nerdage.

This week sees the release of Ultimate Comics Fallout #4! What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit?

Peter Parker, the man behind the mask in the Ultimates universe, is gone, but Spider-Man isn’t. Someone new has stepped into Parker’s webbed shoes. Who could it be?!

Marvel has promised to make history with this reveal. Pick up a copy at Speeding Bullet to make sure you’re not left out of the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever!

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Jonathan Hickman & Nick Spencer. Art by Mark Bagley & others.

As always, Comic-Con International last week delivered a lot of great comic moments! As reported by Matt on his Nerdage blog, here are some of the highlights!

SPIDER-MAN UNMASKED A Comic-Con “fan” steps up to the microphone in a Spider-Man costume before revealing his face to the crowd at the Hall H panel for “The Amazing Spider-Man,” the Marc Webb-directed reboot of the Spider-Man film set for release next June. Watch the video!

VAUGHAN RETURNS The biggest announcement was that Brian K. Vaughan (”Y: The Last Man,” “Ex Machina”) will return to monthly comics with “Saga” from Image Comics. “Saga” will be a sci-fi series about “the life and times of a family fighting to survive a never-ending war.”

OKIES IN COMICS Tulsa artist Dustin Evans was part of the Conan O’Brien exhibit at the con! Sterling Gates was also in attendance to talk up “Hawk and Dove” and “Flashpoint: Kid Flash Lost.”

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Ed Brubaker (author of “Criminal”) and Steve McNiven (artist of “Civil War”) combine their powers to deliver unto us Captain America #1! It’s the next huge chapter in the life of Steve Rogers.

A funeral for a fallen friend turns into a race against time as the original Captain America makes his explosive return! It’s the perfect jumping-on point for first-time fans. Need something to read while you wait in line for your Captain America film tickets? Take a “Captain America” No. 1 and be the envy of all the other theatergoers!

Check out an interview with Brubaker and McNiven where they discuss the Cap relaunch and divulge some sneak peeks of the first issue right here!

Marvel superheroes are forced to contend with the almighty God of Fear, who uses people’s deepest, darkest fears against them, becoming the enemy within!

This is Marvel’s first universe-wide crossover since 2008’s Secret Invasion, so this one has been cooking for a little while in the ol’ Quesada crock pot.

In this week’s Fear Itself #4, written by Matt Fraction and penciled by Stuart Immonen, the heroes reel in the wake of last issue’s shocking finale.

Thor finds himself unwelcome in two homes. Steve Rogers makes the decision of a lifetime. And Iron Man prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice. Every move the heroes make just serves to make The Serpent stronger — and the feat he accomplishes in this issue will rock the Avengers….

FLASHPOINT: HAL JORDAN #1
FLASH FACT: He never got the ring! The Flashpoint mini-series continue with a universe where fighter pilot Hal Jordan never inherited the Green Lantern ring. Something tells us he’s still fearless. Written by Adam Schlagman. Art by Ben Oliver.

Also this week, don’t miss Flashpoint: Project Superman#1, and the one-shots Green Arrow Industries and The Canterbury Cricket.

Flash Fact: Our favorite Oklahoma comic writer is back.

OU grad Sterling Gates is writing two new series for DC since ending his celebrated run on Supergirl!

This week: Kid Flash Lost #1

Where is Kid Flash? Or should we say when?

Sterling revealed to Newsarama that Kid Flash, aka Bart Allen, is one of just a few characters in the arc who realize something is wrong with the timeline, making this book stand out among the Flashpoint titles.

Read the full interview here AND get a sneak peek here!

This fall: Hawk and Dove #1

Sterling teams with his childhood icon Rob Liefeld to launch this new ongoing series! It hits stands Sept. 7, and Rob has pledges he will be on time!

See Rob’s video pledge here AND read about it on Matt’s Nerdage blog here!

Reading Jack Kirby comics is like comfort food. Kirby was a pioneer of the art form, and whether you realize it or not, if you’ve ever read a comic book, Kirby’s influence was all over it!

Relive Kirby in a new way, as comic superstars Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross bring the King’s newly discovered notes to life. Tired of convoluted back stories? Kirby: Genesis #1 is fresh. No prior knowledge of the characters required — all histories will be revealed for the first time here!

With Kirby: Genesis #0, we baked you chocolate chip cookies. We had so much fun, a new batch of warm, gooey cookies goes into the oven to celebrate Kirby: Genesis #1!

Race in to Speeding Bullet today get your free, fresh comfort food to honor Jack Kirby, while supplies last. Like the cookies, we expect Kirby: Genesis #1 will go fast!

About the issue: A message to space has been heard and answered, but what has come to Earth isn’t what anyone would expect! As cosmic visitors begin to be revealed to the world, a deadly battle begins — and three ordinary people are caught up in it.

Written by Kurt Busiek & Alex Ross. Art by Jackson Herbert & Alex Ross.

Your favorite store is now a teenager!

Matt and Annette Price had been married for less than a year when they started Speeding Bullet Comics.

Now, on our 676th New Comic Book Day, we’re throwing a birthday bash. We’re delighted to have been serving Norman and the comics community for so long! Join us today for cupcakes and mayhem, and to celebrate as we begin our 14th year of comic book joy in our community!

FUN FACT: Before Matt and Annette came up with “Speeding Bullet Comics,” they also considered naming the store “Adventures in Reading.”

The DC Universe isn’t quite how we remembered it — now that Barry Allen’s in a messed up timeline!

Luckily, we have a host of 3-issue miniseries to help us explore what’s different.

With every first issue of the Flashpoint miniseries you buy at Speeding Bullet, we’ll give you an exclusive button FREE. Collect all 16! Here’s what’s coming this week:

ABIN SUR: THE GREEN LANTERN #1
He survived the crash! Written by Adam Schlagman. Art by Felipe Massafera.

BATMAN: KNIGHT OF VENGEANCE #1
He spends his day running Wayne Casinos. Written by Brian Azzarello. Art by Eduardo Risso.

SECRET SEVEN #1
One among them will betray them all! Written by Peter Milligan. Art by George Perez.

WORLD OF FLASHPOINT
#1 Everything you know changed in a flash - but how? Written by Rex Ogle. Art by Paulo Siquiera.