Painted Staff Picks (04/11/2018)

It has been awhile... Too long! Since we posted some Painted Staff Picks. So we want to catch up! We have talked about most of the titles below, but, if you missed a few.... We wanted to catch you up! Here are this week's Painted Staff Picks.

Venomized #2 (of 5)

Adam's Pick

Writer: Cullen Bunn
Artist: Iban Coello
Colorist: Matt Yackey
Letterer: VC's Joe Caramagna

Venom and the X-Men have returned from the extraterrestrial adventures of "Poison-X" to find dozens of heroes and villains bonded with Klyntar symbiotes - and none of 'em are happy about it! The grand plans of the Poisons begins to make themselves known...including their designs for Cletus Kasady! And one Avenger might not make it out in one piece!

The Venomized Event has begun! (Well.. It did last month... It is now well underway.) And the entire world is in peril! And it is up to... Venom? To save us! The Symbiotes have taken over and it is only now that we can truly understand their reasons of domination. Can Venom save us all? And what will the consequences be?

Oblivion Song #2

Funky's Pick

Writer: Robert Kirman
Artist: Lorenzo de Felici
Colorist: Annalisa Leoni

Nathan's obsession with Oblivion has put a strain on every aspect of his life. His love for Heather is really put to the test now that he's closer than he's ever been to finding what he's truly looking for.

Doctor Strange #388

Adam's Pick

Writer: Dinny Cates
Artist: Niko Henrichon
Colorist: Laurent Grossat
Letterer: VC's Cory Petit

Doctor Strange has tried playing it straight and he's tried cheating - is the only way to win Mephisto's game not to play? While he tries to check out of the Hotel Inferno, Wong and the Midnight Sons try to break in! With the souls of the living and the dead on the line, is the Sorcerer Supreme willing to follow his former assistant's lead?

Avengers: No Surrender #14 (Legacy #688)

Funky's Pick

Writers: Mark Waid, El Ewing & Jim Zub
Artists: Kim Jacinto & Stefano Caselli
Colorist: David Curiel
Letterer: VC's Cory Petit

THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES! As the final battle for Earth begins, one Avenger will sacrifice everything to give his teammates a fighting chance.

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Painted Staff Picks (03/07/2018)

We did it. 20 YEARS!!! And it is all thanks to you, our wonderful customers! And, with you, we will see many, many more Anniversaries. And, to kick off another day with you... Here are this week's Painted Staff Picks.

Oblivion Song #1

Funky's Pick

Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Lorenzo De Felici
Colorist: Annalisa Leoni
Letterer: Rus Wooton

A decade ago, 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. The government made every attempt to recover them, but after many years, they gave up. Nathan Cole...won't. He makes daily trips, risking his life to try and rescue those still living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. But maybe...Nathan is looking for something else? Why can't he resist the siren call of the Oblivion Song?

If a catastrophic event befell our world and your family was taken away from you, how far would you go to find again? What would you risk? Would you face lands of unspeakable destruction? A lost world filled with the deadliest of creatures? Nathan Cole would. If it means getting those back he lost. He would go anywhere. He would risk everything.

Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Outcast) and  Lorenzo De Felici's new Skybound series, Oblivion Song, takes you to the far ends of the darkest places while tugging at your heart strings. You can almost hear the soft, echoing song alluded to in the title. This is a must pick up. So come by and grab a copy today.

Not enough Kirkman for you? Also out this week is Walking Dead #177 and trade paperback Volume 29. They are out now! Come by and grab all the Robert Kirkman-goodness!

Doctor Strange: Damnation #2 (of 4)

Adam's Pick

Writers: Nick Spencer, Donny Cates
Arist: Szymon Kudranksi
Colorist: Dan Brown
Letter: Travis Lanham

Mephisto has taken up some major real estate in Las Vegas, but he's not going to stop there. He's got the rest of Earth on his "TO GET" list and only Doctor Strange can stop him. The only downside? Strange went into Mephisto's Hotel Inferno to confront him and has not been seen since. Add in the fact that the devilish villain has already corrupted several Avengers... Wong and his rag-tag group of mystical heroes look like they're in serious trouble.

The mystical shoe is on the other foot! But is it the wrong foot? Doctor Strange is fighting with all he can but he is trapped. It is up to his team of mystical heroes to help save him and... The entire world! But... Can they get to Mephisto in time? This new(ish) mini-series from Marvel is worth the grab, come by today if you haven't yet and grab the second issue in this magical Doctor Strange saga.

Batman: White Knight #6 (of 8)

Adam's Pick

Writer/Artist: Sean Murphy
Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth
Letterer: Todd Klein

Gotham City's strongest alliance comes to an end when Gordon's trust in Batman reaches its limit. On the verge of resignation, the commissioner attempts a final act of public service, but an unlikely intervention allows the Dark Knight to fight another day. Meanwhile, Jack's mission takes a hit when his pills lose effect-and under cover of all this chaos, Neo Joker is positioned to take the city hostage.

We know we have talked about this incredible DC Comics Elseworlds series before. But we really wanted to reiterate it. Batman. White. Knight. Is. The. Best. You. Should. Buy. It. New printings of back issues are in stores, if you have yet to come in and grab yourself some copies, come by today!

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Painted Staff Picks (02/28/2018)

Another week, another round of Painted Staff Picks! Let's jump right into it...

The Wilds #1

Adam's Pick

Writer: Vita Ayal
Artist: Emily Pearson
Colorist: Marissa Louise

After a cataclysmic plague sweeps across America, survivors come together to form citystate-like communities for safety. Daisy Walker is a Runner for The Compound, a mix of post-apocalyptic postal service and black market salvaging operation. It is a Runner's job to ferry items and people between settlements, and on occasion scavenge through the ruins of the old world. Daisy is the best there is at what she does. Out beyond the settlement walls are innumerable dangers: feral animals, crumbling structures, and Abominations - those that were touched by the plague and became something other. After a decade of surviving, Daisy isn't phased by any of it - until her lover, another Runner named Heather, goes missing on a job. Desperate to find her, Daisy begins to see that there may be little difference between the world inside the walls and the horrors beyond. From writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature) and Emily Pearson (Cult Classic) with colors by Marissa Louise (Spell On Wheels) and covers by Natasha Alterici (Heathen), comes this bold tale of surviving in bleak times.

There are many stories in which the world is lost. But few that talk about the world after. When the pieces have started to fit back together. People have jobs, are parts of communities and creating families. They are living their lives. Daisy's part in the community may be a little more treacherous but she lives it daily and to the best of her ability. And her ability is the Best! But not even the best can be prepared for all dangers. Especially those that hide outside of the safe walls of The Compound. #1 of this new series from Black Mask will keep you on the edge of your seat. Come by and grab a copy of The Wilds now!

Terrifics #1

Funky's Pick

Writer: Jeff Lemire
Artist: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado

Bound together by fate, united by the spirit of exploration and hope for tomorrow, the Terrifics are bound from the Dark Multiverse of Metal! When Mr. Terrific, Metamorpho, Plastic Man and Phantom Girl find themselves literally bound together by a tragic accident, our team of unlikely allies must rely on one another to make their way back home. But a startling revelation on their return trip brings them face to face with a new mystery: Where in the universe is Tom Strong?

When it looks like the Universe may crumble in on itself, we look to the greatest Superheroes to save us! These are... Not the typical team you look towards... But Mr. Terrific, Plastic Man, Metamorpho and Phantom Girl are a team of intellegent and powerful heroes. And they will seek out where Tom Strong is and why he so desperately needs help in saving the Uniervse!

Doctor Strange #386

Adam's Pick

Writer: Donny Cates
Artist: Niko Henrichon

A "DAMNATION" TIE-IN! Doctor Strange bet on his ability to restore Las Vegas and got his prize - with some satanic strings attached! Now he's going double or nothing to set things right. How did he get back to full power? And will it be enough when he's gambling for his life?

What happens in Las Vegas stays in Las Vegas. But for it to happen in Las Vegas, it must first be Las Vegas! Doctor Strange is working magic in the best way he can. By putting it all on the line. Will he be able Sin City (no, not Sin City) and put it back together before it is too late?

Lockjaw #1

Funky's Pick

Writer: Daniel Kibblesmith
Artist: Carlos Villa
Colors: Chris O'Halloran
Letters: Clayton Cowles

WHO'S A GOOD BOY? Part 1. At long last, the dog has his day! Lockjaw spends most of his time defending the Inhuman empire alongside Black Bolt and Medusa. But when he gets a message that his long-lost litter mates are in danger, he'll spring into action to save them! But wait - Lockjaw has brothers and sisters? Can they teleport? Are they Inhuman? Can they possibly be as gosh-darned cute as their big brother? All the answers are here! Get ready for an adventure worth fetching for!

So we could give you with reasons why this issue is incredible. We could talk about how Lockjaw must fight to protect his family. Or we could talk about how cute and fluffy this issue is! This new series from Marvel brings the snuggly... The cuddly... And the Love! Lockjaw is about family, adventure and... The Inhuman Dog that can Teleport! Need we say more?

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