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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: The Omega Men

Title: Assault of Euphorix

Issue Number: 3

Release Date: June 1, 1983

First appearing in Green Lantern #141, the Omega Men are a team of extraterrestrial freedom fighters who operate in the most dangerous sector of the universe: The Vega system. A team of misfits, outcasts and rebels, The Omega Men fight tyranny and oppression - making a lot of powerful enemies along the way. 

The founding members include a telepath and telekinetic named Primus, a sorceress named Kalista, a disembodied warrior spirit known as Nimus and Doc, a cyborg doctor. 

In Omega Men No. 3, the Citadel is on a mission to conquer the powerful Euphorix, which has an impenetrable planetary shield. When an alien named Lobo and his team of bounty hunters attempts to break the planetary shield, things start to get a little crazy. 

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R.O.B. Goes Hiking

After R.O.B.’s retirement from his short-lived gig with the NES, he’s had a lot of time to travel and try new things. Stack-Up? More like BACK UP. He’s his own ‘bot now. First, R.O.B. heads to the forest to find himself. 

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Dark Days: The Forge #1

“I think we all get afraid. It’s all in that moment of discovery... When you’re about to learn something you will never be able to unlearn. Something that puts all the pieces together, and you finally see the truth, and the world changes. And you know it’ll never go back to the way it was before. But if you’re brave, then just open the door.” 

In this new comic event, Aquaman, The Flash and other DC heroes suspect Batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse. The mystery builds each page, as the DC heroes explore the secret cave, getting closer and closer to - hopefully - the truth. “It’s time, then,” Batman says at one point. “Time to see what’s in the dark once and for all.” 

The great comics event of summer 2017 is about to begin courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion III and illustrated by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.! You do not want to miss this one! NOW AVAILABLE AT WONDERLAND!

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Legion of Super-Heroes: Bugs Bunny Special

“The Legion of Super-Heroes always thought they had taken their inspiration from the 21st Century's Superboy. But when they try to bring that hero into their future time, the team discovers to their surprise the caped champion isn't who—or even what—they expected! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters with story and art by Juan Ortiz!” - DC Comics

We’ve been really excited about these collaborative comics the past few weeks, which feature Warner Bros. characters in the DC universe. We were even more excited when we were looking through our premium comics and found Superman No. 147. This issue was released in 1961. And as you can see, the new Bugs Bunny comic pays homage in a very hilarious and creative way. 

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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1

Title: Survival of the Hittist! 

Issue Number: 299

Release Date: April 1988

“Revealed at last - the astonishing identity of the super-villain who can slip past Spidey’s spider sense! The second you see him, you’ll know why!” 

It’s the first appearance of Chance! Spider-Man must rescue Chance from the merciless white-collar survivalists known as the LIfe Foundation. A former professional gambler, Chance (Nicholas Powell) is a mercenary like no other: He doesn’t get paid in advance. Only if he succeeds in his mission does he receive payment. 

The Life Foundation hired Chance to hijack a shipment of experimental weaponry, but they had other plans as well. They end up turning on Chance. They kidnapped him and attempted to duplicate his wrist blaster and ankle jets. Spider-Man ends up saving his life and the two end up working together. 

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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: DC Comics Presents

Title: Between Friend and Foe!

Issue Number: 26

Release Date: October 1980 

It’s an issue full of firsts! 

It’s the New Teen Titans team’s first appearance. It’s also Cyborg’s first appearance. And Raven and Starfire’s first appearance! 

The main 17-age story, “Between Friend and Foe,” follows the Green Lantern after takes over monitor duty aboard the JLA Satellite, relieving Superman. In the middle of monitor duty, Lantern is contacted by fellow Green Lantern, Archon Z’Gmora of the Cygnus system, who asks for assistance telling him that he is trapped in another dimension and his power ring has run out of power. Now they can only communicate via telepathy. Green Lantern recharges his ring and uses it to travel to another dimension, where he learns he may have fallen for a trap. 

And if that’s somehow not exciting enough, it also features the 16-page story, “Where Nightmares Begin,” which has the first appearance of the New Teen Titans. Robin arrives at S.T.A.R. Labs, which is currently being besieged by terrorists. He is suddenly transported to a large building called Titans Tower, where he sees Wonder Girl and Beast Boy, but also meets some teen heroes he has never seen before, such as Cyborg, Raven and Starfire. The Titans work together with Robin to try and defeat the aliens that have taken over S.T.A.R. Labs. 

Then there’s “Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer,” an 8-page story that follows Sargon the Sorcerer in his retirement. He visits the museum where his ruby is kept, which he believes is being used by someone to commit crimes. 

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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: The Amazing Spider-Man

Title: Homecoming!

Issue Number: 252

Release Date: May 1984

“The rumors are true. Introducing... The new Spider-Man!” 

A highly desired issue, this was the first time comic book readers saw Spider-Man in his new black costume and learn of some rather unsettling new abilities.

The world questions where Spider-Man and the Avengers have been when the superheroes re-appear in Central Park. And there’s even more questions about Spider-Man’s surprising new appearance. 

What’s the secret of Spider-Man’s new outfit? 

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Civil War II: Fallout

Grief! Rage! Civil War II’s main players take center stage as the Marvel universe is divided. When the war is over, rivals Tony Stark and Carol Danvers turn to the one man they can still trust - Captain America! 

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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: The Mighty Thor

Title: Whom The Gods Would Destroy

Issue Number: 126

Release Date: March 10, 1966

“Thor vs. Hercules! The heavens rumble as two gods do battle...for the love of one mortal woman!”

Previously known for his starring role in Journey Into Mystery, The Mighty Thor is the first Thor-titled series. And this issue is one of most memorable in the series, a tale of over-bloated egos locked in the horns of battle. 

When Thor and Hercules both show interest in Jane Foster they clash like never before. A large battle on Earth rages, resulting in collateral damage to the city and one very, very bruised ego. 

“Meanwhile, Odin inflicts his punishment on Thor.” 

Back in Asgard, Odin is angry at Thor for revealing is double identity to Jane and returning to Earth against his wishes. Odin calls upon Seidring the Merciless to reduce Thor’s power as punishment. 

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THE FIRST EPISODE IS FINALLY HERE! Dunzilla, D-Man and just Tom discuss Superman and Action Comics #1, "the one comic that started it all."

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DC Universe Rebirth

Titans Vol. 1 - The Return of Wally West

“Once upon a time... they were the Teen Titans.” 

They were heroes. They were friends. Unfortunately their memories have faded, disappeared. It’s up to former Kid Flash - Wally West - to reunite them, to remind them of the bond that once made them great so they can work together to defeat the enemy who stole their memories. 

Suicide Squad Vol. 1 - The Black Vault

“You don’t have to be crazy to work here - but it helps!” 

They’re dangerous. They’re deadly. And they’re our only hope. These infamous DC villains have come together under intelligence expert Amanda Waller to create the Suicide Squad, a.k.a. Task Force X. And now they must survive against their toughest enemy yet: The Annihilation Brigade, the Russian counterpart to Task Force X. And they’re making the Suicide Squad look like a sewing circle! 

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Wolverine: Prehistory

Follow Wolverine from the wild frontier to World War II, filling in the gaps in Logan’s mysterious past in this collection of adventures set between his uncanny origin and his official debut. 

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Back Issue Spotlight

Series: Deadpool

Title: Deadpool

Issue Number: 1

Release Date: Nov. 7, 2012

In Wade We Trust! 

So Deadpool #1 has seven variant covers. That’s pretty cool. But THIS cover is the most desirable one, probably because of how AWESOME the art is. And yes, we have it at Wonderland Comics and you can even come and buy it from us if you want! 

Just in case you care about the actual content and aren’t just after Deadpool comics for their looks alone, here’s the plot: “Dead former United States presidents, from George Washington to Gerald Ford, have been resurrected, and that's BAD. The Marvel heroes can't be the ones to stop them... Someone is needed with the reputation, skills and plausible deniability to take out these com-monsters in chiefs...NOW! is the time for Deadpool... In Wade We Trust!”

Yeah, that’s where I got the opening for this blog post. 

Anyway... The best Deadpool cover ever, awesome action and the humor Deadpool fans love... This issue is perfect and you should buy it! 

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the cover to Ms. Marvel #18 by Dave Cockrum

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Moop’s Monster Mashup: A Munchkin Game

“The marvelous, mysterious, mystic magician Moop manufactured mashed-up monsters. Maybe the Munchkins can massacre the mob of mortal menaces” 

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