Archive for December, 2014

Matt Price’s best comics of 2014!

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Speeding Bullet Comics owner Matt Price wrote about his top 10 comics of 2014 for NewsOK! Check out the list below, then stop in the store to check out some of these great issues!

The following are Matt’s selections for the 10 best comic book series of 2014!

Wicked + Divine1.”Wicked + Divine” (Image Comics). Writer Kieron Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie crafted this story of gods returning to Earth. In the mythology of the series, every 90 years, 12 gods incarnate as humans, to live among the people of Earth. But two years later, they are dead. This time around, most of the gods have incarnated as musicians or performers, as they still seem to crave the adulation of the masses. But these aren’t benevolent gods; Gillen looks at the relationship between art and artist as well as artist and celebrity culture through a scathing metaphorical lens here, while at the same time providing a thrilling and at times disturbing tale. Colorist Matthew Wilson brings a warm palette that provides a poppy glamor to the series. McKelvie’s layouts and designs are likewise brilliant.

2.”Saga” (Image Comics). Writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples continue the story of parents from opposite sides of an intergalactic war. This mature-readers comic mixes space opera with family drama, as the relationships between characters are the true “Saga” within.

3.”The Multiversity” (DC Comics). Grant Morrison works with a variety of artists to tell the tales of many alternate worlds in the DC Comics pantheon, all apparently at risk from a coming apocalypse. There are epic ideas, heroes at the brink, and all kinds of metatextual hints to analyze.

4.”Shutter” (Image Comics). Kate Kristopher is a famous explorer in a line of famous explorers in a fantastic world in “Shutter,” from writer Joe Keatinge and artist Leila del Duca. Though she’s left that life, a family secret forces her back in this imaginative tale.

5.”Lumberjanes” (BOOM!). Writers Noelle Stevenson & Grace Ellis are joined by artist Brooke Allen in this story of five best friends at a decidedly unusual summer camp. It’s an all-ages title that really will appeal to all ages.

6.”The Fade Out” (Image Comics). The death of a movie starlet in 1948 Hollywood kicks off this noirish mystery series from Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips.

7.”Transformers vs. G.I. Joe” (IDW Publishing). Writer/artist Tom Scioli, with co-writer John Barber, mixes 1980s action toys with Jack Kirby-style dynamism to create one of the most oddball, yet amazing, action titles of the year.

8.”Astro City” (DC Comics-Vertigo). Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson (with occasional guest artists) examine the superhero genre from a variety of viewpoints in the always-excellent “Astro City.”

9.”Ms. Marvel” (Marvel Comics). Writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Adrian Alphona introduced one of Marvel’s most popular new characters in quite a while in Kamala Khan. She’s a Pakistani-American teen from New Jersey who finds herself in over her head when she receives superpowers. The character-driven drama is reminiscent of the best of early “Amazing Spider-Man” while at the same time being thoroughly modern.

10.”Low” (Image Comics). Writer Rick Remender joins artist Greg Tocchini in a beautifully drawn aquatic fantasy. After the expansion of the sun, mankind has been driven underwater to survive. While probes search for a safe haven on another planet, mankind dwindles into decadence below.

 

More toys & statues for your stockings!

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Capullo Batman AFStill doing your shopping for the holidays? Don’t worry because Speeding Bullet has you covered!

This week we have even more action figures, statues and games arriving. So, if you couldn’t find something for your or someone else’s stocking, there’s still time! Catch us on Christmas Eve, but don’t wait too late - we’ll close at 4 p.m. to allow our employees to celebrate the holiday.

DC COMICS CAPULLO DESIGNER SER 3 AF
Based on the designs from the best-selling artist of BATMAN, Greg Capullo, comes wave 3 in the Designer Series from DC Collectibles. Featuring Zero Year Batman, Batgirl and Commissioner Gordon!

Titan Avengers AFAVENGERS TITAN HEROES 12IN AF
Super-size your superhero adventures with these super-sized 12″ figures from Marvel Comics’ pantheon of great heroes and villains, each of which boasts exceptional detail! Choose from Captain America, Hawkeye or Iron Man!

Batman Dick Sprang statueBATMAN BLACK & WHITE STATUES BY DICK SPRANG
Legendary Batman artist Dick Sprang enters the world of Batman: Black & White with these terrific statues of the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, The Joker!

Batman vs. JokerDC DECK BUILDING GAME BATMAN VS JOKER EXP
It’s the head-to-head showdown comic book fans have been waiting for! This set contains everything two players need to settle the question once and for all - can Batman take down The Joker or will he go mad trying?

 

Holiday hours set for Speeding Bullet Comics

Monday, December 22, 2014

Speeding Bullet Comics has scheduled its holiday hours for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s.

Speeding Bullet Comics will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24; Monday, Dec. 29; and Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Speeding Bullet will be closed for Christmas on Dec. 25 and for New Year’s Day on Jan. 1.

Our regular hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Happy holidays to our wonderful customers!

 

Fill your stocking with new toys!

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Son of Batman AFStill doing your shopping for the holidays? Don’t worry because Speeding Bullet has you covered!

This week we have a ton of products in this week for the action figure aficionado in your life.

SON OF BATMAN: BATMAN & NIGHTWING AF
Based off designs of the much anticipated Son of Batman animated movie comes the next wave of action figures from DC Collectibles!

STAR WARS: BLACK - ANAKIN SKYWALKER 6IN AF
In 2013, Hasbro took collectible Star Wars action figures to the next level with the introduction of the 6″ Black Series action figure line! This exceptional collection of figures features incredibly accurate design and a high level of articulation of the greatest characters from the Star Wars universe. This week we have Anakin Skywalker!

Star Trek Captain KirkSTAR TREK PLAY ARTS KAI CAPTAIN KIRK & SPOCK AF
Captain Kirk is the fearless young man who leads the U.S.S. Enterprise and will not bow to any threats. Accessories include the communicator, to pose him as if he is contacting the Enterprise, his phaser and utility belt, to enjoy a style unique to the captain of the U.S.S. Enterprise.

Spock’s impassive personality and unique look can easily be identified as an icon of the STAR TREK series. With this PLAY ARTS KAI iteration, we have incorporated various pieces and parts to recreate his style to the utmost. Accessories include a communicator, phaser, utility belt, and an alternate hand that replicates a Vulcan salute.

Both figures come with a display stand.

We have all these figures and more! And if action figures aren’t on your shopping list, we also have some new statues out this week…

Bombshell ZatannaDC COMICS BOMBSHELLS ZATANNA STATUE
The Mistress of Magic Zatanna weaves a spell of transformation on John Constantine with this stunningly stylized statue of the magical heroine based on the popular pinup style of the 1940’s and 50’s from the DC Bombshells collection of art. Very limited run!

Green Arrow ArtFX+ statueDC COMICS GREEN ARROW ARTFX+ STATUE NEW 52 VER
The Emerald Archer appears, posed with a wide stance as he scans for enemies and prepares to draw an arrow. With reinforced boots, a padded chest piece, and armored gauntlets Green Arrow is ready for anything, and the gold accents shine on his buckles and arrow emblem belt buckle. Wearing his trademark green hood and mask, the focused hero still shows off a bit of his blonde hair and scruffy beard.

 

Escape to prison with Image Comics!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Bitch Planet #12014 Best Writer Eisner Award nominee Kelly Sue DeConnick (Pretty Deadly, Captain Marvel) and Valentine De Landro (X-Factor) team up for the very third time for what’s sure to close out 2014 on a high note and possibly be the smash hit of next year…

BITCH PLANET #1
DeConnick, De Landro and Image Comics bring you the premiere issue of Bitch Planet, their highly-anticipated women-in-prison sci-fi exploitation riff. Think Margaret Atwood meets Inglourious Basterds.

 

DC debuts New 52’s Secret Six!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Secret Six #1Drop by Speeding Bullet this week to grab yourself a copy of what Gail Simone calls “the ‘Twin Peaks’ of superhero comics”!

SECRET SIX #1
Fan-favorite writer Gail Simone is back with the New 52 debut of the fan-favorite team - The Secret Six!

Six strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances for an explosive first issue that will leave everyone asking, “What is the Secret?”

Written by Simone. Art by Ken Lashley & Dale Eaglesham.

 
 
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