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Books I own part 1

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Adams, Douglas

Samantha Learns a Lesson Adler, Susan S.

Aesops Fables Aesop

Flame in the Mist Ahdieh, Renée

Honey Hunt 6 Aihara, Miki

negima! 26 Akamatsu, Ken

Little Women Alcott, Louisa May

The Last Grand Duchess Anastasia

Fairy Tales Anderson, Hans Christian

Let's Dance a Waltz 1 Andõ, Natsumi

Let's Dance a Waltz 2 Andõ, Natsumi

Kitchen Princess 10 Andõ, Natsumi

mär 1 Anzai, Nobuyuki

Beauty Pop 1 Arai, Kiyoko

Beauty Pop 9 Arai, Kiyoko

Beauty Pop 10 Arai, Kiyoko

Pride and Prejudice Austen, Jane

yotsuba&! 1 Azuma, Kiyohiko

Of Enemies and Endings 4 Bach, Shelby

Of Giants and Ice 1 Bach, Shelby

Of Sorcery and Snow 3 Bach, Shelby

Of Witches and Wind 2 Bach, Shelby

A Question of Magic Baker, E.D.

Dragon Kiss 7 Baker, E.D.

Dragon's Breath 2 Baker, E.D.

Once Upon a Curse 3 Baker, E.D.

The Dragon Princess 6 Baker, E.D.

The Frog Princess 1 Baker, E.D.

Of Neptune 3 Banks, Anna

Of Poseidon 1 Banks, Anna

Of Triton 2 Banks, Anna

Peter Pan Barrie, J.M.

Peter and the Secret of Rundoon 3 Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson

Peter and the Shadow Thieves 2 Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson

Peter and the Starcatchers 1 Barry, Dave and Ridley Pearson

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Baum, L. Frank

The Unicorn Quest Benko, Kamilla

The Brimstone Key Benz, Derek

The Year of the Hangman Blackwood, Gary L.

Antigoddess Blake, Kendare

William Blake Blake, William

The Atlas of Classic Tales Bordin, Claudia

The Name of this Book is Secret Bosch, Pseudonymous

Witch Born Bowling, Nicholas

Caddie Woodlawn Brink, Carol Ryrie

The Time Travelers Buckley-Archer, Linda

Magic and Other Misdemeanors 5 Buckley, Michael

Once Upon a Crime 4 Buckley, Michael

Tales from the Hood 6 Buckley, Michael

The Council of Mirrors 9 Buckley, Michael

The Ever After War 7 Buckley, Michael

The Fairytale Detectives 1 Buckley, Michael

The Inside Story 8 Buckley, Michael

The Problem Child 3 Buckley, Michael

The Unusual Suspects 2 Buckley, Michael

A Little Princess Burnett, Frances Hodgson

The Secret Garden Burnett, Frances Hodgson

Arabian nights Burton, Sir Richard Francis

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism 1 Byng, Georgia

Molly Moon and the Morphing Mystery 5 Byng, Georgia

Ash and Quill Caine, Rachel

Flunked 1 Calonita, Jen

Charmed 2 Calonita, Jen

Rook Cameron, Sharon

The Forgetting Cameron, Sharon

Ender's Game Card, Orson Scott

All Fall Down Carter, Ally

Heist Society 1 Carter, Ally

I'd Tell You I Love You but Then I'd Have to Kill You 1 Carter, Ally

Only the Good Spy Young 4 Carter, Ally

Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy 2 Carter, Ally

Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover 3 Carter, Ally

Uncommon Criminals 2 Carter, Ally

The One 2 Cass, Kiera

The Selection 1 Cass, Kiera

Rebel Girls Lead Cavallo, Francesca and Elena Favilli

Rebel Girls Explore Cavallo, Francesca and Elena Favilli

The School of Good and Evil 1 Chainani, Soman

A World Without Princes 2 Chainani, Soman

Be a Genie in Six Easy Steps Chapman, Linda and Steve Cole

The Testing Charbonneau, Joelle

Powerless Childs, Tera Lynn and Tracy Dee's

Drama Con 2 Chmakova, Svetlana

Drama Con 3 Chmakova, Svetlana

Drama Con 1 Chmakova, Svetlana

Aru Shah and the End of Time Chokshi, Roshani

The Star Touched Queen Chokshi, Roshani

Cinderella Cinderella

Magic Knight Rayearth CLAMP

City of Bones Clare, Cassandra

Ready Player One Cline, Ernest

Catching Fire 2 Collins, Suzanne

Mockingjay 3 Collins, Suzanne

The Hunger Games 1 Collins, Suzanne

Matched Condie, Ally

The Waterless Sea Constable, Kate

Seaward Cooper, Susan

Mechanica Cornwell, Betsy

Venturess Cornwell, Betsy

Don't push the button! Cotter, Bill

Chasing Redbird Creech, Sharon

Ruby Holler Creech, Sharon

Love that Dog Creech, Sharon

Chasing Redbird Creech, Sharon

The Death Cure 3 Dashner, James

The Scorch Trials 2 Dashner, James

The Kill Order .5 Dashner, James

The Twelve Dancing Princesses David, Alfred and Mary Elizabeth Meek

The Fandom Day, Anna

Frozen De la Cruz, Melissa

26 Fairmont Avenue DePaola, Tomie

Blind Dewoskin, Rachel

The Tale of Despereaux DiCamillo, Kate

Hard Times Dickens, Charles

A Christmas Carol Dickons, Charles

Stepsister Donnelly, Jennifer

The Boy With the Hidden Name 2 Dorset, Skylar

The Girl Who Never Was 1 Dorset, Skylar

The Magickers Vol. 1 Drake, Emily

The Magickers Vol. 2 Drake, Emily

Dragonsdale Drake, Salamanda

Half Magic Eager, Edward

The Last of the Really Great Wangdoodles Edwards, Julie Andrews

Happy Marriage 2 Enjoji, Maki

Harry Potter Fact Book Farrington, Karen and Lewis Constable

Rocket science for babies Ferrie, Chris

Once Upon a Marigold Ferris, Jean

Bridget Jones's Diary Fielding, Helen

Wellspring of Magic Fields, Jan

Erak's Ransom 7 Flanagan, John

The Battle for Skandia 4 Flanagan, John

The Burning Bridge 2 Flanagan, John

The Icebound Land 3 Flanagan, John

The Rangers Apprentice 1 Flanagan, John

The Outcasts Flanagan, John

The Diary of a Young Girl Frank, Anne

Sphinx's Princess Friesner, Esther M.

Igraine the Brave Funke, Cornelia

Inkdeath 3 Funke, Cornelia

Inkheart 1 Funke, Cornelia

Inkspell 2 Funke, Cornelia

Bloody Kiss 2 Furumiya, Kazuko

Stardust Gaimen, Neil

Scarlet Gaughen, A.C.

Dragon Flight 2 George, Jessica Day

Dragon Slippers 1 George, Jessica Day

Dragon Spear 3 George, Jessica Day

Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow George, Jessica Day

Princess of the Midnight Ball 1 George, Jessica Day

Princess of Glass 2 George, Jessica Day

Princess of the Silver Woods 3 George, Jessica Day

Ruby Red 1 Gier, Kerstin

Sapphire Blue 2 Gier, Kerstin

Emerald Green 3 Gier, Kerstin

The Book Jumper Gläser, Mechthild

Mines of the Minotaur 3 Golding, Julia

Secret of the Sirens 1 Golding, Julia

The Chimera Curse 4 Golding, Julia

The Diamond of Drury Lane 1 Golding, Julia

The Gorgon's Gaze 2 Golding, Julia

The Princess Bride Goldman, William

Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library Grabstein, Chris

The Wind in the Willows Grahame, Kenneth

A Thousand Pieces of You Gray, Claudia

Tales of the Greek Heroes Green, Roger Lancelyn

Tales of Ancient Egypt Green, Roger Lancelyn

Rated Grey, Melissa

Grimm's Fairy Tales Grimm, Jakob & Wilhelm

Water for Elephants Gruen, Sara

The Princess Academy Hale, Shannon

The Fairie Ring Hamilton, Kiki

Violet Wings 1 Hanley, Victoria

Indigo Magic 2 Hanley, Victoria

The Fourth Ruby 2 Hannibal, James R.

The Lost Property Office 1 Hannibal, James R.

Seraphina Hartman, Rachel

Ouran high school host club 10 Hatori, Bisco

Ouran high school host club 14 Hatori, Bisco

Ouran high school host club 15 Hatori, Bisco

Pandora Gets Frightened 6 Hennesy, Carolyn

Pandora Gets Vain 2 Hennesy, Carolyn

Hoot Hiaasen, Carl

vb rose 1 Hidaka, Banri

vb rose 2 Hidaka, Banri

vb rose 3 Hidaka, Banri

Portrait of m&n 1 Higuchi, Tachibana

Portrait of m&n 2 Higuchi, Tachibana

City of Masks Hoffman, Mary

The Iliad Homer

The Odyssey Homer

Reawakened Houck, Colleen

Invitation to the Game Hughes, Monica

Pay it Forward Hyde, Catherine Ryan

Dial-a-Ghost Ibbotson, Eva

Which Witch? Ibbotson, Eva

Magic Flutes Ibbotson, Eva

The Secret of Platform 13 Ibbotson, Eva

Demon Sacred 2 Itsuki, Natsumi

Demon Sacred 3 Itsuki, Natsumi

Demon Sacred 1 Itsuki, Natsumi

Princess of Thorns Jay, Stacey

A Thousand Nights Johnston, E.K.

The Enchanted Quest 5 Jones, Allan Frewin

The Fairie Path 1 Jones, Allan Frewin

The Immortal Realm 4 Jones, Allan Frewin

The Lost Queen 2 Jones, Allan Frewin

The Sorcerer King 3 Jones, Allan Frewin

Howl's Moving Castle Jones, Diana Wynne

A Tale of Time City Jones, Diana Wynne

The Phantom Tollbooth Juster, Norton

The Midnight Dance Katz, Nikki

The Day of the Djinn Warriors Kerr, P.B.

The Stonekeeper Kibuishi, Kazu

Mamotte lollipop 1 Kikuta, Michiyo

mamotte lollipop 2 Kikuta, Michiyo

mamotte lollipop 3 Kikuta, Michiyo

mamotte lollipop 4 Kikuta, Michiyo

mamotte lollipop 5 Kikuta, Michiyo

mamotte lollipop 6 Kikuta, Michiyo

The Diabolic Kincaid, S.J.

The Jungle Books Kipling, Rudyard

From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Konigsburg, E.L.

Enchanted 1 Kontis, Alethea

Hero 2 Kontis, Alethea

Swindle Korman, Gordon

Chasing the Falconers 1 Korman, Gordon

Hunting the Hunter 6 Korman, Gordon

The Friday Society Kress, Adrienne

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos LaFevers, R.L.

The Coming of Dragons Lake, A.J.

Defy Larson, Sara B.

The Very Short, Entirely True History of Unicorns Laskow, Sarah

The Portal Lasky, Kathryn

25 Women Who Dared to Go Lassieur, Allison

To Kill a Mocking Bird Lee, Harper

Wings Lethcoe, Jason

Ella Enchanted Levine, Gail Carson

The Princess Tales Levine, Gail Carson

The Two Princesses of Bamarre Levine, Gail Carson

Prince Caspian 4 Lewis, C.S.

The Horse and His Boy 3 Lewis, C.S.

The Last Battle 7 Lewis, C.S.

The Magicians Nephew 1 Lewis, C.S.

The Silver Chair 6 Lewis, C.S.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 5 Lewis, C.S.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2 Lewis, C.S.

Spinning Starlight Lewis, R.C.

Pippi Longstocking Lindgren, Astrid

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dippedanddripped · 5 years

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With few exceptions, selling reports on 2019 tailored clothing business have not been great. While the sky’s not falling, both department and independent specialty stores are struggling to maintain volume. At department stores, clothing business has been increasingly promotional (if that’s even possible) while many independent stores trying to sell suits at ticket price are finding themselves with excess inventory. In most upscale stores, luxury brands have fared better than most.

Says Steve Pruitt, retail analyst at Blacks Consulting, who advises top luxury stores across the country, “Clothing is soft across the markets, but not as bad as we sometimes hear. Overall clothing is running down (January-September) three percent. While sportscoats are up two percent, suits are down five percent and special order (now 30 percent of clothing volume in upscale stores) is down four percent.”

Pruitt maintains that the bigger issue for both retailers and manufacturers is the lack of newness in suits and sportscoats. “Weddings seem to be the biggest driver for demand in suits, so it’s become purely an event-driven business. Of course, there are isolated markets that still require suits for business but this is declining as the customer ages.”

Dan Farrington from Mitchells stores acknowledges that sportswear and footwear are driving menswear sales but tries to give it a positive spin. “The fact that we’re not in a tailored cycle presents us with an opportunity to gain market share. Clothing is such an important part of our business, we can’t resign ourselves to doing less. We’d like to think that as a suit becomes more an occasion purchase, customers will spend more for higher quality.”

Retail analyst Danny Paul is also somewhat optimistic. Although in the stores that he counsels, suits have been down for 10 consecutive months and 17 out of the past 18 months, he’s encouraged by some growth in sportcoats. “Sportcoat sales in October were the strongest we’ve seen so far this year; they appear to be the one bright spot in tailored clothing. Made-to-measure posted its fourth consecutive monthly increase, although some of those months were small gains. Dress trousers sales have been down for eight of the last 10 months, no doubt affected by the strength in casual pants and five pockets. It’s apparent that something new and exciting needs to be added to all tailored classifications, especially suits, to pique customer interest and give clothing the lift it needs for 2020.”

Pruitt agrees. “Moving forward, retailers need to have upfront conversations about the kinds of events that can drive clothing business. Most importantly, the modeling needs to change. We’ve seen fashion presentations with a new focus on pleats, something that could drive a new coat silhouette. But most retailers are slow to adapt, reluctant to introduce this change to their clients.”

Farrington admits some reluctance. “We’re seeing a few looser pant models and some single pleats, but in general, we have no indication that our customers are ready for this since guys seem comfortable with today’s slim (but not tight) fit.” Like most upscale retailers, Farrington says his clothing business is best at the very high end: Kiton, Brunello Cucinelli, Brioni. Made-to-measure (averaging 20 percent to clothing sales but ranging dramatically by store) is also holding its own. “I love made-to-measure: no inventory, no markdowns, no returns… We need to further nurture this business.”

Johnell Garmany at Garmany in Red Bank, New Jersey also reports strong business at the luxury level. “We sell Kiton jackets that are $7,500-$9,000; I just sold one for $12,000. Other key brands are Canali, Ravazzolo, and Isaia. Made-to-measure is also growing, especially our own label: from $700 to Italian-made suits for $4,000-$5,000.”

At 25-30 percent of Garmany’s menswear, tailored clothing remains healthy. “Even guys who no longer wear suits every day are noticing that the ones they own are looking dated. So, they’re shopping, especially at special events that we do monthly. What’s driving sales is suits that can be worn as separates. The suit jacket worn with jeans. The trousers on their own. Or they buy a 3-piece suit and wear the vest with jeans. We’re selling more patch pockets and softer shoulders so that the suit coat can also be worn casually.”

At Andrisen Morton in Denver, Craig Andrisen remains optimistic about tailored clothing, which generates 55 percent of his menswear sales (40 percent fashion, 30 percent in-stock, 30 percent made-to-measure). “If you look up and down the street, you’ll see that most men have no idea how to put together a business casual look, so the potential for growth is there.”

At the more moderate level, Macy’s VP Mark Stocker (who is contemplating adding made-to-measure to his mix but does not currently offer it) admits his reluctance to jump on the loose oversized fits shown on designer runways. “Our customer is not there yet. Single pleat models and cuffs could reemerge; we’re touching on those now. But as for the exaggerated runway styles, not yet. Our customer is finally getting comfortable with color and pattern; new fashion has to be digested gradually.”

SELF-FULFILLING PROPHESY?

Peerless president John Tighe has a reasonable explanation for declining suit business at retail: too many retailers have stopped believing in it. “Business has been tough, mostly because stores that have given up on tailored clothing are not presenting it as they believe in it so their sales are down. Those merchants who are investing in their business are doing well: specialty stores like Miltons and The Garage, and I have to say Macy’s, where tailored clothing is called out on virtually every earnings call. They believe in it: they’ve invested in floor space, inventory, fixturing, sales associates. I give tremendous credit to Jeff and his team.”

According to Tighe, whose company is the largest producer of tailored clothing for the U.S. and Canada with labels ranging from Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tommy Hilfiger to Hart Schaffner Marx, Tallia, and Shaq, customers are looking for newness and innovation. “There’s so much excitement out there,” he maintains, “especially fabric innovation: new blends, stretch, recyclable, sustainable. Five years ago, our suit business was pure wools; today, the majority of what we sell features stretch.”

Clearly, stretch and tech fabrics are driving sales for many clothing brands. At Lanier, Matt Silverman sings the praises of their new performance fabrics in Cole Haan, Kenneth Cole, and Strong Suit. He points to a jacket with mesh inserts and a cool-max lining and demonstrates how the wrinkles roll out of a new bi-stretch fabric using 290s high-twist yarns. He matches a knit jacket with a drawstring, jogger-type pants. Brent Kestin at Q by Flynt (a division of Trybus) touts the “empty” tailoring they’re putting into their sportscoats (all patch pockets and made with Italian piece goods), confiding that last year’s fit was a bit too trim so they’ve sized up slightly for American bodies. At Paisley & Gray, whose major accounts include Macy’s and Men’s Wearhouse, the focus is clothing combined with sportswear: softly tailored jackets and pants anchoring a mix of knits, wovens, and outerwear. Says Vince Marrone, “Our fall 2020 clothing features an array of fabrics from bold vibrant patterns to rich velvets to classic vintage-inspired tweeds.”

DOING THEIR OWN THING

To Tighe’s point, tailored clothing is selling well in stores that support it. At Penners in San Antonio, Mitchell Penner (4th generation) explains that tailored clothing had been declining, now it’s back on an upswing. “We believe in it so we carry an extensive inventory of sizes: 36-74 in regulars, shorts, longs, even portly. Most of our sales range from $495-$895 (HSM averages $1,800); our custom averages $2,900. Key brands include Peerless, Jack Victor, HSM, Hugo Boss, H. Cohen, and Eisenberg. We use Baroni for margin: they make beautiful lightweight super 150s suits that cost us $200 and we sell them for $595. We have seven on-site tailors and we don’t take markdowns. We realize that suit business nationwide has been tough but we continue to do our own thing.”

Another independent merchant who’s taken an aggressive stance is David Elkus at Michigan-based Baron’s and Todd’s. Unwilling to sit back and watch his suit sales erode, he launched a major month-long promotion this past September (calling it Suitember), promoting suits for the entire month and donating a portion of proceeds to local charities. Says Elkus, “Our Suitember results were beyond our expectations! Baron’s suit sales were up over 60 percent, Todd’s suit sales were up nearly 50 percent. All other departments benefitted from the increase in traffic. Our charitable partners were happy, our customers were happy, and we were thrilled! A win-win-win! I’m excited for next year!” (Editor’s note, Elkus’ goal for 2020 is to make Suitember a national promotion in independent stores across the country; for more info: 248-865-9960.)

THE NEW SUIT

While there’s no way to instantly transform an entire culture that’s shifted to casual dressing, there are ways to construct suits that are softer, lighter and more comfortable. But it’s not easy!

At Sant’ Andrea, a much-admired Italian luxury brand that’s recently entered the U.S. market, Luciano Moresco explains, “Sant’Andrea customers look to us for the finest hand-craftsmanship and for luxury materials like cashmere and cashmere/silk blends. For fall 2020, a significant portion of our collection has been lighted up, eliminating the padding but keeping a light canvas in the shoulders to give a touch of support to the clean and fluid lines of the garments.”

Says Samuelsohn’s creative director Arnold Silverstone, “We just came out with our lightest full-canvas garment ever. The challenge is how to make a super-soft unconstructed garment look rich and expensive, not like a rag. How we do it: I work very closely with our master patternmaker, back and forth, over and over, until every detail is perfect. We use the lightest canvas, no shoulder pads, no chest piece, but expensive interlinings and a tremendous amount of hand-basting. It’s a lot of work.”

Silverstone maintains that suits are not going away and that business is cyclical. “I think there’s still room for suits but there has to be a new suit. Not a structured garment: soft, unconstructed, with some flow. Still close to the body but using softer materials, richer tailoring, less trim. The customer shouldn’t feel confined by the shoulder pad or chest piece—it should feel more like sweats. And, of course, this new suit needs a lifestyle approach to presentation.”

Confides Dan Farrington, ever the pragmatist: “I’m eagerly awaiting that big sweeping change in tailored clothing. In the meantime, we need to tighten our inventory.”

Larry Rosen from Harry Rosen stores (Canada’s largest luxury menswear retailer with 20 magnificent stores across the country) puts a slightly different spin on the precarious state of tailored clothing. “There’s no doubt men are wearing fewer suits, but I believe it’s our responsibility as retailers to show them other ways of dressing for work. Just because an executive isn’t wearing a suit doesn’t mean he shouldn’t dress with a strong point of view. Instead of convincing men to go back to dressing the old way, we need to educate them on new ways. Most importantly, luxury menswear merchants need to focus on things that will ensure our future, like getting in younger customers. We might have to excite them digitally, which we’re now helping our associates learn how to do. But whatever it takes, our future depends on engaging the next generation.”

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the-record-obituaries · 5 years

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Oct. 30, 2019: Obituaries

Vonley Kilby, 89

The man, the myth, the legend, Vonley Lee Kilby passed away Sunday, October 27, 201 at his home at the age of 89.

Vonley is preceded in death by his parents; Ernest Kilby and Edna Miller Kilby, his wife of 51 years; Rosie Lee Kilby, a son; Roger Lee Kilby, a daughter; Patricia Ann Mash and a granddaughter; Lisa Marie Lindsey, two sisters; Raydell Wyatt and Jean McAllister and three brothers; Odell Kilby, Ottis Kilby and J.D. Kilby.

He is survived by two sons; Bobby Kilby and wife Sharon of China Grove and Vonley Ray Kilby of Millers Creek, a daughter; Lori Kilby of Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Bryson Lindsey, Chris Kilby and wife Tammy, Nathan White and wife April, Kayla White and Samuel Kilby and wife Kaylin, six great grandchildren; Drake, Zoe, Courtney, Julian, Katie and Allie and one great great grandson; Corbin, three sisters; Marie Pressley, Karen Huffman and husband Bill, Rachel Huffman and one brother; Glen Kilby.

Mr. Kilby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. He was adored and respected by all who knew him. Vonley was always willing to lend a hand whenever he could. He was a hero to many. His family never doubted the love he had for them.

He was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church. Vonley loved his community and was often thought of as "the mayor of Sheets Gap". He enjoyed visiting with his friends and neighbors and loved making his rounds. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean War and served in the reserves for several years after.

A celebration of his life was held at Union Baptist Church, October 29, with Pastor Steve Faw and Kayla White officiating. He was laid to rest beside his wife at Ole Garden Cemetery with Military Honors by Veterans War Post 1142.

Flowers will be accepted.

Master Khylin Lewis

Master Khylin Gray Lewis infant son of Breanna Lewis passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Brenner's Children Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2019 at Bible Way Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Siceloft officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Rhylin was born October 18, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother; Rhylin Nate Lewis, great-great grandfather and great-great grandmother: Forest and Hilda Frazier, great-great grandfathers; Garlie Lovette and David Hollar.

He is survived by his mother; Breanna Lee Lewis of the home, a brother; Korbin David Mick of the home, grandmother; Gina Lovette, great grandfather and great grandmother; Larry and Debbie Lovette, grandfather; Steve Wingler, great-great grandmother; Mildred Lovette, great grandfather and great grandmother; Stanley and Darlene Lewis, Uncle; Nathan Lewis, Aunts and Uncles; Cody and Danielle Wingler and Stevie and Kenny Medley, Aunts; Chasity Lovette and Melissa Miller and cousin; Allison Lewis.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to March of Dimes Donation Processing Center PO Box 18819 Atlanta, GA 31126.

Billy Harrold, 81

Mr. Billy Ray Harrold, age 81 of Hays, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Graveside services were October 28, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Caudill officiating.

Mr. Harrold was born August 27, 1938 in Wilkes County to Leonard and Ora Huie Harrold. He retired as a Store Manager for Lowes Foods and was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Clemmie Harrold Williams.

He is survived by his wife; Barbara Jean Brown Harrold of the home, a daughter; Theresa Harrold Thomas and husband Bill of Huntersville, a son; Tommy Harrold of Mt. Airy, four grandchildren; Joseph Ray Harrold, Nikki Ray Crislip, Casey Rae Williamson and Cameron Rae Williamson, two great grandchildren; London Kay Harrold and Elliott Rae Williamson and a brother; James Harrold and wife Sue of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017.

Stacy Coffey, 85

Our loving "Aunt" Stacy Coffey, age 85 of Hays went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were October 27, at Little Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Mathis and Rev. Steve Shumate officiating. Burial was in Round Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.

Stacy was born March 11, 1934 in Wilkes County to Treely and Minnie Billings Coffey. She retired from Bassett Walker and was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers; Stanley, Marvin and Vance Coffey and one sister-in-law; Clella Coffey and one brother-in-law; Melvin Hutchinson.

She is survived by one sister; Wanda Hutchinson of North Wilkesboro, four nieces; Deborah Brown and husband Kenneth of Hays, Sharon Kralick and husband Charles of Rocky Mount, Lucille Kelly and husband Ronnie of Hays and Diane Farrington and husband Mike of North Wilkesboro two nephews; Tony Coffey and wife Vicky of Ohio and Keith Hutchinson and wife Karen of North Wilkesboro, a sister in law; Dorothy Coffey and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Round Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3228 Airport Road, Hays, NC 28635.

John Walker, Jr., 55

John Wesley Walker, Jr., age 55, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home. He was born April 18, 1964 in Wilkes County to John Wesley Walker, Sr. and Mattie Kathleen Church Walker. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Debbie Walker.

Surviving are his sons, Brandon Walker and spouse Justine of Charlotte, Justin Walker of Wilkesboro; siblings, Joy Eller of Wilkesboro, Zora Lee Stevens and spouse Ray, Ricky Eller and spouse Glenda all of North Wilkesboro, Diane Smithey and spouse James of Wilkesboro, Cindy Brooks and spouse Jamie of Millers Creek, Denise Dancy and spouse Gary, Tammy LaPrad, Vanessa Smith and spouse Mark all of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Adalyn Walker.

Funeral service was October 28, at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Tim McCann officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Willie Perry, 79

Willie "Willard" Perry, age 79, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Perry was born June 9, 1940 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Roosevelt and Mollie Royal Perry. Willie was a member of Harvest Time Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Perry; and sisters, Lois Johnson and Victoria Clonch.

Surviving are his wife, Carrie Brown Perry; son, Willie Dean Perry and spouse Debra of North Wilkesboro; daughters, Kathy Kidd and spouse Victor of Hudson, Linda Santiago of Jonesville, Betty Savage and spouse Ed of Tarboro, brother, J.C. Perry and spouse Dorothy of Wilkesboro; sister, Haley Royal and spouse Edward of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Christopher Kidd, Anthony Cleary, Jessica Hodges, Amanda Brooks, Shannon Perry, Michael Perry, Brandon Savage and Christopher Savage; great grandchildren, Matthew Bell, Ginger Cleary, Andrew Barger, Bradley Barger, Isabella Byrd, Levi Perry, Desire Savage, Olivia Perry, Mason Kidd, Chloe Kidd and Rylee Perry.

Funeral service was October 27, at Harvest Time Ministries with Rev. Gene Shepherd and Rev. Ronnie Helton officiating. Burial l followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda Dutton, 84

Linda Blevins Dutton 84 of Davidson NC, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at Olde Knox Commons Nursing Facility in Huntersville, NC on 23 October 2019 surrounded by her family.

Graveside services were held October 28, 2019 at Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock, Va.

Mrs. Dutton was born on May 15, 1935 in Konnarock, Va to Jayhue and Margaret Blevins the youngest of eleven children. She retired from Walmart after 25 years and traveled the USA setting up new stores where she specialized in the jewelry department. She was known by the founder of Walmart Sam Walton personally.

In addition to her parents and all her siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Dutton of Chilhowie, Va.

She is survived by her only son, Dennis R. Dutton and wife Stephanie of Davidson, NC and four grandchildren Desiree D. Wilson and husband Jared Wilson of Charlotte, NC , Derek R. Dutton of Waialua, Hawaii, Grace M. Dutton of Davidson NC and Jack D. Dutton of Davidson, NC. Also, three great-grandchildren of Charlotte, NC Benjamin, Alex, and Cooper Wilson. There are also many cousins, extended family, and friends living in Wilkes and surrounding area.

Mrs. Dutton will be remembered for her loving spirit and her devotion to her family in every way possible. She always made everyone feel special and included and was an example of how to treat all of our fellow human beings. Her sacrifices will never be forgotten.

A special thank you goes out to the staff at Olde Knox Commons and Hospice of Lake Norman for their support. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Parkinson's Foundation @ Parkinson.org.

Larry Stromer, 76

Mr. Larry Chester Stromer, age 76 of Boomer, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were, October 26, at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the United States Air force was in the church cemetery. Mr. Stromer was born October 15, 1943 in Moline, ILL to Lawrence and Eiline Stromer. He retired as Manager of Catherine Barber Homeless Shelter and a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Mr. Stromer served in the United States Air force during the Vietnam War. He was an avid volunteer with BROC for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Ronnie Stromer.

He is survived by his wife Dare Wells Stromer of the home, a son; Ronnie Crisp and wife, Ann of Boomer and a special granddaughter; Alison Brianna Crisp of Boomer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 and Goshen Baptist Church 6524 West NC Hwy 268 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Margaret Blevins, 88

Margaret Louise Blevins, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home. Margaret was born April 2, 1931 in Wilkes County to George Roy and Beulah Jane Johnson Alexander. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Van Herbert Blevins.

Surviving are her children, Dale Blevins and spouse Debbie of Taylorsville, Sheila Miller of North Wilkesboro, Mary Church of Wilkesboro, Brian Blevins and spouse Dee of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Nell Hanks and spouse Oliver, Jessie Smith and spouse C.L. both of Hays; grandchildren, Chris Blevins and spouse April, Justin Church and spouse Jessica, Jennifer Sheets and spouse Kenneth; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 26, at Miller Funeral Service with Rev. Gary Stanley officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene Church, 76

Rev. Gene Church, age 76, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his home. Gene was born May 3, 1943 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Walton Newton and Lily Ruth Danner Church. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He enjoyed racing, playing golf and hunting. Mr. Church was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife, Cheryll Church; eleven children; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 26, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Marcell Cress, 82

Mrs. Marcell Nichols Cress, age 82 of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Wilkes Sr. Village.

Funeral services were October 28, at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Burial was in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Cress was born October 13, 1937 in West Virginia to Millard F. and Lelia Bishop Nichols. She worked at Southern Bell for many years prior to working as a Benefits Counselor at and retiring from Tyson Foods. She was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Mozelle Nichols and Luna Nichols Walker Watson and five brothers; Jessie Wayne, Arnold, Carson, Paul and Bobby Nichols.

Marcell is survived by a daughter; Denise Michael and husband Tommy of Wilkesboro, a son; Billy Todd Cress and wife Lisa of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Jessica Michael, Jennifer Michael Day and Alexandria Cress, three great grandchildren; Taia Alexander, Kobe Alexander and James Thomas Day and a sister; Bernice Frazier of Gibsonville, NC.

Memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Baptist Church PO Box 61 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or New Covenant Christian Church 1701 Industrial Drive Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Rita Wood, 57

Mrs. Rita Absher Wood, age 57 of Roaring River, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Jessica Cox in Boonville, NC.

Funeral services were October 24, at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Pruitt and Pastor Daniel Shores officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Wood was born April 27, 1962 in Wilkes County to Billy Ray Absher and Barbara Handy Absher. She was retired from Unifi.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Timothy Wood, and a brother; Tony Absher.

She is survived by her husband; Darrell Wood of the home, mother; Barbara Handy Absher of Hays, a mother in law; Margaret Brink and husband Don of Traphill, a daughter; Jessica Cox and husband Craig of Boonville, a step-daughter; Danielle Clark and husband Travis of Millers Creek, two grandchildren; Gabby Cox and Charlotte Cox both of Boonville, a sister; Pam Griffin and husband Mike of Roanoke VA and a brother; Terry Absher of Hays.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 688 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621.

Gary Wyatt, 61

Gary Mitchell Wyatt, age 61, passed away Monday, October 21, at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro. He suffered from a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder known as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy PSP. Mr. Wyatt was born December 28, 1957 in Iredell County to Mitchell and Georgia Minton Wyatt. As a young boy, Gary had a passion for mechanics, which led to his certification in motor and automotive repair post-graduation from West Wilkes High School. He used those skills in heavy equipment and forklift repair, and as a self-employed auto mechanic. Later in life, he became an entrepreneur and opened his own used car dealership and service in Wilkesboro.

Mr. Wyatt's other passions included drag racing and cycling. He raced at the North Wilkesboro Dragway and surrounding tracks for several years, and later became an avid cyclist within Wilkes County cycling community. He was involved in the Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club, and he helped construct many of the trails along the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. He was extremely proud of his accomplishments in cycling, having won the annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Ride in 1998.

Mr. Wyatt is preceded in death by his father, the Reverend Calvin Mitchell Wyatt and a brother, Danny Michael Wyatt. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Eller Wyatt of Wilkesboro; his son, Danny Christopher Wyatt and wife Melissa of Wilkesboro; his grandchild, Autumn Wyatt of Wilkesboro; his step granddaughter, Lexus Leonard Absher and husband Brandon of North Wilkesboro; step great grandchildren, Jayce Absher of North Wilkesboro; his mother. Georgia Minton Wyatt of Wilkesboro; and loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and long-time friends.

At Mr. Wyatt's request there will be no memorial service. His ashes will be scattered on the Blue Ridge Parkway, a place he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cure PSP (www.psp.org).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation for all their support over the last four years and Medi Home Health and Hospice during Gary's illness.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Mildred Shumate, 80

Mildred Gail Brown Shumate, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home. She was born May 14, 1939 in Wilkes County to Carl Dean and Betty Cleary Brown. Mrs. Shumate was a long time attendee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching her husband, sons, and grandkids play sports. Mrs. Shumate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mack Shumate; son, Mickey Shumate; grandson, Micah Shumate; brother, Dean Brown; and sisters, Clara Handy and Carol Sprinkle.

Surviving are her sons, Mark Shumate, Mitchell Shumate and spouse Cheryl; grandchildren, Blake Kinder and spouse Randy, Adam Shumate, Brian Cleary; great grandchildren, Mikaylnn Kinder, Levi Kinder, Neveyah Shumate; and special family, Penny Owens, Carolyn Smithey, Susan Davis and Tammy Gilbert.

Funeral service was October 24, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Wood officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Nathan Wingler, 40

Mr. Nathan Alan Wingler, 40, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Monday October 21, 2019.

Nathan was born on September 15, 1979 in Wilkes County to Susan Elizabeth Wingler.

Nathan is survived by his mother; daughter, Meghan Wingler; son, Cooper Wingler ; sister, Angela Stafford; niece, Stephanie Woodie; nephew, Jonathan Stafford; grandmother, Novella Wingler all of North Wilkesboro.

A memorial service was held October 25, 2019 at the Wilkesboro Church of Christ. Lowell White will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to www. Windowworldcares.com or to there street address 118 Shaver Street N.Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Wingler Family.

Mary Davis, 96

Mary Lucy Love Davis, age 96, of Ronda, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born April 8, 1923 in Wilkes County to Roosevelt and Gracie Call Love. Lucy was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Davis; infant son, Johnny Wayne Davis; brothers, Albert Love, R.B. Love, L.E. Love; and sisters, Louise Mathis, Ethel Sparks and Eloise Dimmette.

Surviving are her sons, Rex Davis of Ronda, Junior Davis of Ronda, Maxie Carl Davis and spouse Sharon of Statesville, Turner James Davis of Ronda, Eugene Jimmy Davis and spouse Ann of Booneville, Roosevelt L. Davis and spouse Carol of Statesville, Walter Lee Davis of Ronda; daughters, Mary Jane Johnson and spouse Ernest of Wilkesboro, Margie Ann Nixon and spouse Nicky of Roaring River, Peggy Ann White and spouse Wade of Elkin; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 23, at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Pardue officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1298 Antioch Church Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Samuel Guy Turnipseed

Dr. Samuel Guy Turnipseed, Born January 19, 1934, lost his battle with heart and lung disease Friday, October 11, 2019.

Dr. Turnipseed, age 85, passed away at his home in Quimistan, Honduras where he and joyfully served as a missionary with the Tranquilidad Foundation since 2011.

Dr. Turnipseed was born in Mobile, Alabama, to George and Ruby Turnipseed. He was the oldest of three sons. He graduated from Wilkes Central High School. He attended Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he deceived a BA degree and met his future wife, Betsy Campbell of Paw Creek, North Carolina.

He continued his education at UNC (Morehead scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, BS) Clemson university (MS) and NC State University (PhD in Entomology). Dr. Turnipseed was employed at Clemson for 45 years where he became a professor of Entomology and enjoyed a long productive career at Edisto Research Center in Blackville, South Carolina. He served as president of the South Carolina Entomology Society (1970), president of the South Eastern Branch of the Entomology Society of America (1980), and was an internationally renowned entomologist.

Sam and Barry settled in Williston, South Carolina where they raised their son, Mike, and two daughters, Susan and Leigh, helped establish the First Southern Methodist Church as well as Jefferson Davis Academy.

Sam and Betsy were married for 38 years before she lost her battle with cancer in 1992.

Sam then married Roxanne Francis in 1994 and became stepfather to her 6-year-old son Craig Francis. In 2011, at the tender age of 77. Sam and Roxanne were called to sell their home in Aiken, South Carolina, and purchase land in Honduras to build a home for abandoned, neglected and/or orphaned children. They founded and operated Tranquilidad Foundation, moving there in 2013.

Sam became Papa Sam to nine children in their care. He remained there until his passing. Roxanne continues in God’s work with those precious young ones.

Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Betsy, his parents; and a brother, David Turnipseed (Cindy).

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne; brother Tom Turnipseed (Cindy) of Columbia, South Carolina; son D. Michael Turnipseed (Maria) of Avon, Indiana; daughter, Susan Richardson (Don) of West Jefferson, North Carolina; daughter Leigh Wechter (Pat) of Ravenel, South Carolina; Stepson Craig A. Francis (Casey) of Bozeman, Montana, nine foster children at Tranquilidad Foundation of Quimistan, Honduras; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service, to be led by Robert Cross and Pastor Jake Edwards, will be held November 2, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Talitha Baptist Church, 361 Talitha Church Rd., Aiken, SC. Family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Donations in lieu of flowers maybe sent to: Tranquilidad Foundation, PO Box 5406, Aiken, SC 29804.

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Holby City S01E09

“Staying Alive (Part 2)”

Ooh, this ep has a “Previously On” segment to start things off. Obviously things kicked off last time around. Aw, they found her pretty quickly. :( what is she doing on the heart ward. Oooh, one of these actresses was in this episode, and was in the ep where Zosia found out about Isaac’s abuse. dang. (I didn’t recognize her tho so) “they could definitely do with more security cameras” lmao i’d say so so are we just going to forget that victoria was on amphetamines or

UGH MEYER IT’S URGENT. stop presenting to stodgy stodgers and get on this. So begins the wonderful practice of Holby Staff operating on their own. lol. “You moved.” LOL. Meyer is a dick, but he’s a funny one. UGH if this brings jasmine and ramen hair back together i’m going to scream Ken Farrington sounds the same as well. looks the same too. Aw, thumbs up means it’s going well, right? aw, geez, they’re all happy that she’s going to be all right. i have a bad feeling about this. OH NO. did tom king have a heart attack while seeing a stripper, and this is his wife? OH SHIT. oh good, they didn’t forget about the amphetamines lmao, he’s trying to hide it from his wife. soz, she’s not buying it. OOOOOOH SHIT. julie is a lapdancer at the club he’s been going to. SHIIIIT. ew this cab driver is listening to the most godawful country music. like, it’s bad. i hope they don’t shame Julie for lapdancing. :( “how do we get out of here without telling the staff we’ve got no case to speak of?” oh nooooo. hopefully there’s a break? or maybe one of those guys will go after them instead, oooo ahahaha Meyer complaining about the music, I knew he would. oh noooo, i knew this would happen, that she would take a turn for the worse. “suction, please” drink every time someone says that “Excellent timing, please buy yourself some decent music.” HA aw, secret ward daddy dr. meyer. “The uterus feels bulky.” PREGNANT. I KNEW IT. okay, they’re treating the lap dancing career pretty well. i approve so far. y’all, why don’t doctors know to use protection (i mean unless the condom broke or the birth control failed or whatevs else might have happened) ugh chav friend is awful, but at least he gave up his friend’s names oh geez, it’s going to end in tragedy, oh wait.... okay she’s good for now Hm, that discussion between julie and the wife was interesting ahahha i knew it, meyer was the handsome doctor or wait i think he was, hold on, i need confirmation damnit, not yet why is it called wyvern wing. what does that come from.

and there we go, one season down, 18 more to go. what did i get myself into. anyway, surprisingly enough, it’s still very recognizable as Holby City, although it does feel like Casualty 2.0 at this juncture (and i’m comparing it to what i know of Casualty now, not what it was then, i’m just conjecturing)

anyway, let’s see what the next season brings!

Number of Characters I Recognize: 0 (this is not counting characters that I know from previous episodes of early Holby City, it only includes characters from episodes of current Holby City and Casualty that I’ve seen before.) Number of Actors I Recognize: 4 (Tess Stephenson, Phyllis Logan, Kenneth Farrington (OH HI TOM KING), and Michael French.) Best Scenes: everyone worrying about Jasmine, Ward Father Dr. Meyer,

#holby city #rhapsody has feelings about soap operas #holby from the beginning #one season down eighteen more to go

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Valiant Visits 25+ Local Retailers for the X-O MANOWAR #1 RELEASE DAY TOUR – Coming to a Comic Shop Near You on March 22nd!

Valiant is proud to announce the X-O MANOWAR #1 RELEASE DAY TOUR – a cross-country event bringing Valiant staffers into more than 25 comic shops nationwide to celebrate the release of 2017’s most spectacular new ongoing series! On March 22nd – the year’s first “X-O Manowar Wednesday” – Valiant representatives will be visiting a local comic shop near you with free swag, giveaways, and surprises in honor of X-O MANOWAR #1 – the FIRST ISSUE of the EPIC NEW ONGOING SERIES from New York Times Best-Selling writer Matt Kindt (Divinity, Mind MGMT) and Valiant-exclusive rising star Tomas Giorello (Bloodshot Reborn, Batman and Robin) that will push Aric of Dacia beyond the farthest limits of our galaxy…and into the brutal opening salvo of the ultimate X-O Manowar tale ever told!

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