Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City - the city of Owls - to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City’s soul…and the prelude to “The Night of the Owls.” And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls - as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family.

Batman #8 will feature the first of a series of back-up stories exploring the dark history of the Court of Owls, the mysterious and malevolent secret society wreaking havoc upon Gotham City in the ongoing series.

The back-ups will bring together the fan-favorite writer/artist pairing of Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque, whose ongoing collaboration on American Vampire has made the critically acclaimed title one of the iconic series of the Vertigo line. James Tynion IV will co-write with Snyder.

These back-up stories will continue to reveal more about the Court’s sinister agenda as we move toward “The Night of The Owls” - a massive crossover event coming in May, which will span the Bat-books and reveal the full breadth of their master plan. With their claws sunk into Gotham history, the Owls represent a threat unlike anything Batman’s faced before, threatening to tip the city’s balance of power once and for all….

We have partial power back at Speeding Bullet and the street is being opened back up to traffic. Matt has recapped the events of yesterday at his Nerdage blog. We’re honoring Monster Sale discounts all day if you can make it in! Keep an eye on the weather.

As of 10 a.m. Saturday, Speeding Bullet Comics is still without power - but if you get some cash and can make your way there, we’ll honor sale discounts. If you can’t safely get here, don’t try it. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather today. Best of luck to everyone dealing with damage from the storm. We’ll update as we can.

Because of the tornado that hit Porter Ave. on Friday afternoon, Speeding Bullet is cancelling the preview night for the spring Monster Sale. Power lines remain downed on Porter Ave as of Friday night.

Speeding Bullet plans regular hours and Monster Sale discounts on Saturday.

Check back for updates.

Speeding Bullet’s Spring Monster Sale is THIS WEEKEND! Don’t let this sale be the one that got away!

The sale starts with a special spooky preview night at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 13th. The savings will continue during regular store hours through the weekend, April 14th and 15th.

Important sale highlights to remember:
* Back issues will be 50 percent off!
* Buy more than 50 issues, and the discount jumps to 75 percent!
* Most other merchandise in the store, including new comics besides pre-orders and files, will be 25 percent off. New HeroClix releases will not be included in the sale.

Plus, DAILY MONSTER SPECIALS!

* Friday night: A whopping 50% off statues!

* Saturday: An astounding 50% off posters!

* Sunday: A monstrous 50% percent off of toys!

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 now through April 13th. They’re also free for subscribers in good standing.

The world’s greatest super heroes-Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Magneto and more-enter an unforgettable battle…and only one side can emerge victorious!

Get the kickoff of this event at the AVENGERS VS. X-MEN VS. JOSH PARTY!
Get “Avengers vs. X-Men” #1 early with an early release party starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3! It’s the birthday of our Sunday Bullet man, so celebrate Avengers, X-Men and Josh with a special party featuring games, trivia and more! What do you know most about: Avengers, X-Men or Josh? Find out at our special action-packed event!
“Avengers vs. X-Men” #1 kicks off a 12-issue biweekly miniseries by Brian Bendis, Jason Aaron, Jonathan Hickman, Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, John Romita Jr, Olivier Coipel & Adam Kubert! Special variant covers will be on sale at the event! Lithographs and pins will be available while supplies last!

“We’ve never had a bigger story than Avengers VS X-Men and we’re backing retailers with the biggest incentives you’ve ever seen through the Avengers VS X-Men Launch Parties,” said David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice-President of Sales.