Weekly Checklist for Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Ahoy! Here are the comics, graphic novels, manga, books, action figures, statues, magazines and more coming to Jim Hanley's Universe Wednesday, February 3, 2010.

ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Blackest Night: Wonder Woman 3
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer(2) 32
Criminal (3): The Sinners 4
Demo (2) 1
Iron Man: Invincible Iron Man 23
Justice Society of America: Annual 2
Question (1) 37 Rucka + Cowan/Sienkiewicz>
Siege 2
Siege: Embedded 2
The Boys 39
X-Men: Ultimate Comics X 1

The FULL Checklist can be seen after the jump.



Archie ComicsArchie Digest Magazine 261
Archie: Betty 184
Archie: Sonic the Hedgehog (2) 209

Boom! Studios28 Days Later 6
Dingo 3
Disney: Disney's Hero Squad: Ultraheroes 1
Disney: Wizards of Mickey 1
Kill Audio 5
Toy Story(2) 1

Dark Horse ComicsBerserk:GN: 33
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer(2) 32
Conan (2): The Cimmerian 18
Mass Effect: Redemption 2
Shaman Warrior:GN: 9

DC ComicsAuthority: (4) 19
Batman Confidential 41
Batman: Legends Of The Dark Knight Special 1
Batman: Red Robin 9
Blackest Night: Wonder Woman 3
Cartoon Network Action Pack 46
Demo (2) 1
Doom Patrol(5) 7
Fables: Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love 4
Fables:TPB: 13-The Great Fables Crossover
Great Ten 4
Greek Street 8
Green Lantern:TPB: Secret Origin<29-35> Johns + Reis/Albert>
House of Mystery 22
Jonah Hex (2) 52
Justice Society of America: Annual 2
Looney Tunes (3) 183
Milestone Forever 1
Question (1) 37 Rucka + Cowan/Sienkiewicz>
Red Tornado 6
Resistance:TPB
Scalped 34
Secrets of Sinister House:TPB: Showcase Presents 1
Superman: The World of New Krypton 12
Superman:THC: Mon El: 1-
Sweet Tooth 6
Tiny Titans:TPB: 3-Sidekickin It
Warlord (2) 11

Dynamite EntertainmentDracula:THC: Complete
Lone Ranger 20
Red Sonja: Wrath Of The Gods 1
Super Zombies:HC:Oversized
The Boys 39
Zorro(6) 19
Zorro(6): Matanzas 1

IDW PublishingBuffy: Angel: Hole In The World 3
Doctor Who: Ongoing 8
GI Joe: Origins 12

Image ComicsCyberforce/Hunter Killer 2 Mark Waid + Kenneth Rocafort>
Existence 3.0 2
Fall Out Toy Works 3
God Complex 3
I Hate Gallant Girl:TPB: 1-
Milo Ventimiglia Presents Berserker 4
Savage Dragon (2) 157
Witchblade 129 Ron Marz + Stjepan Sejic>
Witchblade 132 Ron Marz + Stjepan Sejic>

Manga Mania!Barefoot Gen:GN: 9
Barefoot Gen:GN: 10

Marvel ComicsCriminal (3): The Sinners 4
Daffodil: Soleil 2
Dark Tower:THC: Fall of Gilead Premiere
Dominic Fortune:TPB:<1-4> Howard Chaykin>
Ghost Riders: Heavens on Fire 6
House Of M:TPB: Masters Of Evil<1-4>Gage + Garcia>
Iron Man: Indomitable
Iron Man: Invincible Iron Man 23
Iron Man:GN: IM + the Armor Wars<1-4> Caramagna + Rousseau>
Iron Man:TPB: Tales of the Golden Avenger
Marvel Heartbreakers
Nova(4) 34
Realm Of Kings: Son Of Hulk 1
Siege 2
Siege: Embedded 2
Spider-Man: Noir(2): Eyes Without A Face 3
Star Comics:TPB: 2-All-Star Collection
The Torch 5
Wolverine: Savage
Wolverine: Weapon X 10
X-Men: Cable(3) 23
X-Men: Deadpool Team-Up 896
X-Men: Deadpool:THC: 3-X Marks the Spot
X-Men: Noir(2): Mark Of Cain 3
X-Men: Ultimate Comics X 1

Other Cool ComicsAladdin: Legacy of the Lost 1 Edginton + Reilly/Sejic>
Crogan's March:HGN:
Echo: TM 19
Girl VS Toad 1
Girl VS Toad 2
Gold Digger Spellvis Return O/t King Special
Gold Digger: Tech Manual 10
Grimm Fairy Tales: Short Story Collection
Legends: The Enchanted 0
Little Nothings:GN: 3-Uneasy Happiness
My First Comics Fair
Oswald Chronicles: Fallen Gods 1
Oswald Chronicles: Fallen Gods 2
Oswald Chronicles: Fallen Gods 3
President Evil: Yes, We Cannibal 4
Rock N Roll Comics:GN: 1-The Beatles Experience
Street Fighter II: Turbo 11 Siu-Chong + Cruz>
Tank Girl: Skidmarks 3
Winchester 1

Viz MediaBaby and Me:GN: 18
D Gray Man:GN: 16
Eyeshield 21:GN 30
High School Debut:GN: 13
Hikaru No Go:GN: 18
Hoshin Engi:GN: 17
Kaze Hikaru:GN: 16
Knights of the Zodiac:GN: 28
Legend of Zelda:GN: 9-
Magic Touch:GN: 6
Muhyo Roji's Bureau Super Investigation:GN: 15
Naruto:GN: The Tests of the Ninja 47
Pokemon Adventures:GN: 5
Slam Dunk:GN: Viz 8
Ultimo:GN: 1-
Vampire Knight:GN 9
Yu-Gi-Oh! R:GN: 3-

Cool BooksCartoon Introduction to Economics:GN: 1-Microeconomics
Crown of Love:GN: 1
Doc Savage:PB: 33-Double Novel
Doc Savage:PB: 33-Double Novel
Four Sketchbooks and a Table of Useful Information
One-Piece:GN 29
One-Piece:GN 30
One-Piece:GN 31
One-Piece:GN 32
One-Piece:GN 33
Prism Comics:SC: LGBT Guide to Comics 9/10
Shadow:PB: 34-Double Novel
Star Trek:HC: Art Of Film

GamesMagic: The Gathering:CCG: Worldwake Booster WWB
Magic: The Gathering:CCG: Worldwake Fat Pack WWFP
Magic: The Gathering:CCG: Worldwake Intro Deck WWI
Yu-Gi-Oh!:Card Supp: 9-Pkt Portfolio
Yu-Gi-Oh!:Card Supp: Deck Protector
Yu-Gi-Oh!:CCG: Yusei 2 Booster<5d data-blogger-escaped-s="">

MagazinesComic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1181
Iron Man:Mag: Special Edition
Newtype:Mag: Japan 31
Shonen Jump:Mag:(3) 87
Torchwood:Mag: 19

Statues + Other Cool StuffClassic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag: 110-Machine Man
Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag: 111-Shang Chi
DC Superhero:AF: Figurine Coll Mag: 45-Harley Quinn
Wolfman:STA: Movie Medallion Prop

ToysFinal Fantasy:AF: Creatures Kai Set
JLA:AF: Classified: Classic Assortment 2
Marvel Super Hero Squad:AF: 2-Pack Asst
Marvel:AF: Universe 3.75" Asst
Marvel:AF: Universe 3.75" Asst: Secret Wars 25th Ann 2-Pack
Star Wars:AF: Clone Wars Basic Asst

Trading CardsMarvel Superhero Squad:Card-Pack:

Jeff

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Yu-Gi-Oh! ABSOLUTE POWERFORCE Pre-Release at JHU 2/7!

On February 7, beginning at 1:00pm at both locations, we will be hosting the Yu-Gi-Oh! Absolute Powerforce Sneak Peek. Entry fee is $20 and comes with 5 packs of the new Absolute Powerforce expansion and an ultra rare promo card. Participants are eligible for a rare playmat and even a t-shirt, with further prizes based on participation!

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Magic: The Gathering WORLDWAKE Launch Parties at JHU 2/6!

Jim Hanley's Universe and Wizards of the Coast present Magic: The Gathering Worldwake Launch Parties SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6!

The wait is over, Magic fans! Be at Jim Hanley’s Universe this Saturday, February 6 for the much anticipated launch parties of the new Magic expansion, Worldwake, at both JHU locations, EXCLUSIVELY at Jim Hanley’s Universe!

The format, times, and prices are the same as our hugely successful Worldwake pre-release tourneys from 1/30, but as a reminder, here is the info:

FORMAT: Sealed (Get 6 booster packs of the Zendikar set and build a 40 card deck to use and play against opponents for 5 rounds.)

ENTRY FEE, MAIN EVENT: $25
SIDE EVENTS: $15 Booster Drafts, size of events based on participation.

The JHU Underground at our Manhattan Location
Main Event: 2:00 - 6:30 PM
Side Events (limited availability): 2:30 - 7:30 PM
Side Events (full availability): 7:30 - 10:00 PM
SIGNUP BEGINS AT 12:30!

Staten Island
Main Event: 1:00 - 5:30 PM
Side Events (limited availability): 1:00 - 5:30 PM
Side Events (full availability): 5:30 - 8:00 PM
SIGNUP BEGINS AT NOON!

The Manhattan Main event is capped at 50 people!
The SI Main event is capped at 36 people!

NOTE: We sold out both pre-release events January 30 - Sign up for the lauch events begins at noon at our Staten Island Location and at 12:30pm at our Manhattan Location, first come, first served!

This cannot be stressed enough: YOUR BEST CHANCE AT GETTING A SEAT TO THESE TOURNEYS IS TO ARRIVE BEFORE 12:30!

-Stephen Whalen

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Hey, Look! Jonathan Hickman!

Yesterday, one of the best writers (and illustrators!) in comics, Jonathan Hickman, dropped by our Manhattan location, and we roped him in to signing some stock!

Signed copies of Secret Warriors volume 2, Secret Warriors #12, The Nightly News (a masterpiece, if you haven't read it yet), and Fantastic Four #575 are in stock while supplies last!

Woot!

Jeff

P.S. We are all big fans of Mr. Hickman's work around here, and him dropping by reminded us that, yeah, we have the best jobs in the world.

Photo: Vito Delsante

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Weekly Checklist for Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Ahoy! Here are the comics, graphic novels, manga, books, action figures, statues, magazines and more coming to Jim Hanley's Universe Wednesday, January 27, 2010.

ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Archie {Comics} 605
Avengers: New Avengers 61
Batman and Robin 7
Blackest Night: JSA 2
Captain America: Reborn 6
Fantastic Four 575
GI Joe: Cobra II 1
Green Lantern(4) 50
Iron Man: I Am Iron Man 1
Justice League: Cry for Justice 6
Kick-Ass 8
Secret Warriors 12
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 619
Superman: Secret Origin 4
Ultimate Comics: Enemy 1
Walking Dead 69

The FULL Checklist can be seen after the jump.


Archie Comics
Archie {Comics} 605
Archie: Betty and Veronica Digest 201
Archie: Jughead's Double Digest 157
Archie: Sonic the Hedgehog:TPB: 12- Archives

Boom! Studios
Cars:TPB: 2-Radiator Springs
Die Hard: Year One 5
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep 8
Donald Duck And Friends 350
Incredibles:TPB: 3: 1-City Of Incredibles<>
Irredeemable 10
Unknown: Devil Made Flesh 4
Wall-E 2

Dark Horse Comics
Predator 4
Star Wars: Legacy 44

DC Comics
Astro City: The Dark Age: Book 4(7) 1
Atom and Hawkman(1) 46 Geoff Johns + Ryan Sook>
Batman and Robin 7
Batman: Detective Comics 861
Batman: Gotham City Sirens 8
Batman:TPB: Under The Cowl
Blackest Night: JSA 2
Fables: Jack of Fables 42
Go Go Heaven:GN: 8
Green Lantern(4) 50
Green Lantern:TPB: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps 2 <148,151-154,161,162,164-167,totglc>
House of Mystery:TPB: 3-The Space Between<11-15> Sturges + Rossi/E+HB>
Justice League of America(4) 41 <>
Justice League: Cry for Justice 6
Justice Society of America(2) 35
Justice Society Of America:TPB: Strange Adventures
Losers:TPB: Volumes 1 + 2
Madame Xanadu 19
Northlanders 24
SHAZAM!: Billy Batson And the Magic of Shazam 12
Stolen Hearts:GN: 1
Supergirl(5) 49
Superman (2) 696
Superman: Secret Origin 4
Teen Titans(8) 79
Unknown Soldier 16
Victorian Undead 3
Web 5
Wildcats(5) 19
Wildcats:TPB: Worlds End: 2-Family Secrets<8-12> Gage/Giffen + Googe/Woods/E+HB>
Wonder Woman (3) 40
World's Finest (2) 4

Dynamite Entertainment
Alice In Wonderland: The Complete Alice 2
Black Terror 7
Buck Rogers 8
Man With No Name:TPB: 2-Holliday In The Sun
RoboCop (3) 1

Fantagraphics Books
Hotwire:GN: 3-

IDW Publishing
GI Joe: Cobra II 1
Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers 1
Wizard's Tale:THC: 1-
World War Robot:THC: Complete 3

Image Comics
Art Of Greg Horn:HC-2 Cover Stories
Chew 8
Frank Frazetta's Dark Kingdom 4
Sky Pirates of Neo Terra 5
Sword 21
Walking Dead 69
Witchblade 128 Ron Marz + Stjepan Sejic>
Witchblade 134

Marvel Comics
Alias:TPB: Ultimate Collection: 2<16-28> Bendis + Gaydos>
Avengers: New Avengers 61
Avengers: The Initiative 32
Avengers:THC: World Trust Premiere<3:> Johns + Dwyer/Remender/Frank>
Captain America: Reborn 6
Daredevil(2) 504
Fantastic Four 575
Guardians of Galaxy 22
Halo: Blood Line 2
Hawkeye: Dark Reign 5
House of M:THC: Wolverine/Iron Man/Hulk
Hulk: Fall Of Hulks: Red Hulk 1
Hulk: Skaar: Son of Hulk:THC: 3-Dark Son Rising<13-17> Jenkins + Isabel/Panosian>
Hulk:TPB: Visionaries: Peter David: 7-<383-389/ann> David + E+HB>
Iron Man: I Am Iron Man 1
Iron Man: Vs Whiplash 3
Kick-Ass 8
Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes:GN: Spider-Man + Avengers 2 <13-16> Paul Tobin + E+HB>
Marvel Masterworks:TPB: Fantastic Four 3- (Direct Mkt Ed 13)<21-30> Stan Lee + Jack Kirby>
Marvel Masterworks:TPB: Fantastic Four 3- (Mass Mkt Ed)<21-30> Stan Lee + Jack Kirby>
Marvel Previews 78
Marvel Universe: Official Index 13
Marvel Universe:THC: All New Off HbA to Z 12
Ms Marvel (2) 49
Oz: Marvelous Land Of Oz 3
Punisher(8) 13
Secret Warriors 12
Secret Warriors:THC: 2- God of Fear/God of War Premiere<7-12/dr:list> Hickman + Vitti/McGuinnes>
Siege: Storming Asgard - Heroes and Villains
Spider-Man: Clone Saga 5
Spider-Man: Marvel Adventures 59
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 619
Thor(3) 606
Ultimate Comics: Enemy 1
Wolverine: Origins 44
Wolverine: Wendigo 1
X-Factor(3) 201
X-Force(3) 23
X-Men: Forever 16
X-Men: Legacy(2) 232
X-Men: X-Babies 4

Other Cool Comics
2000 AD: Pack July 2009 7
Afrodisiac:HGN:
Cavewoman: Cover Gallery 3 Budd Root>
Chronicles Of Wormwood: Last Battle 1 Ennis + Jimenez>
ETC: DejaVu 6
Futurama Comics 47
Grimm Fairy Tales: Presents Neverland 0
Knights of the Dinner Table 158
Legend of Isis(2) 8
Ninja High School:GN: Shidoshi: 7
Nurse Nurse 5
Political Power: George W Bush 6
Resurrection(2) 7
Space Ace: Don Bluth's(3) 5
Spartacus: Blood And Sand 4
Supergod 1 Ellis + Gastonny>
Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose 60
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tales of the TMNT 66
Tom Corbett: Space Cadet 4

TokyoPop.com
.Hack//G.U.:Novel: 2-
Alice in the Country of Hearts:GN: 1-
Animal Academy:GN: 3-Hakobune Hakusho
Deadman Wonderland:GN: 1-
Portrait of M and N:GN: 1-
Remember:GN:

Cool Apparel
Green Lantern:TS: Black Lantern Symbol II

Cool Books
Cartoon Introduction To Economics:GN
Dennis the Menace:THC: The Complete Dennis 1959-1960 6
Star Trek: TNG: Ghosts 3
Toys and Prices:SC: 2010<17th> Justin Moen>

Games
Dungeons + Dragons:HC: Underdark
Dungeons + Dragons:SC: Dragonborn

Magazines
Amazing Firgure Modeler Magazine 46
Cinema Retro 16
Comic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1180
Dodgem Logic:Mag: 1
Fangoria:Mag: 290
James Bond:Mag: 007 Magazine 52
Juxtapoz:Mag 38
Previews(20) 2
Simpsons Classics Magazine 23
Star Wars:Mag: Insider 115
Wizard: The Comics Magazine 222

Statues + Other Cool Stuff
Heroes of the DCU:STA: Flash Bust
Toy Story:Tin: Large Workmans Carry All

Toys
DC:AF: 13-Inch Deluxe Collector
Star Wars:AF: Ultimate 1/4 Scale: 7-

Jeff

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JHU on the Science Channel!

Beginning Tuesday, the Science Channel presents Sci-Fi Science: How To Become A Superhero starring one of Earth's Scientists Supreme, Michio Kaku!

Aside from the expected awesomeness of such a program (check out clips from the series here), what does this have to do with JHU? Well, Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan was where the good folks at the Science Channel shot a bunch of scenes for the premier episode a year or so ago! Cool!

So see the best comic book store in the world beginning this Tuesday on the Science Channel!

Sci Fi Science: "How to Become a Superhero" with Michio Kaku

January 26, 10:00 pm on the Science Channel
January 27, 1:00 am on the Science Channel
January 27, 5:00 pm on the Science Channel
January 28, 5:00 am on the Science Channel

Jeff

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Madison Square Memoir Available at JHU

Looking for the Jim Hanley's Universe homepage? Go to http://www.jhuniverse.blogspot.com or click here! Jim Hanley's Universe - New York City's Premier Comic Book Store and Gaming Spot for over 25 Years!


ABOUT JIM HANLEY'S UNIVERSE - HOURS AND LOCATIONS - CONTACT - FAQ





Last year, Jim Hanley's Universe was proud to host a discussion and signing with Irving Harris, the author of Madison Square Memoir: The Magic and History of Madison Square Boys and Girls Club.

Now, JHU is the only store where you can purchase this memoir! The book is available for $24.95 while supplies last at our retail location in Manhattan at 4 West 33rd St, blocks away from Madison Square and across the street from the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club HQ in the Empire State Building! The book is also available at our Staten Island location and can also be ordered via mail order by calling us at 212-268-7088 or emailing us at info@jhuniverse.com

For more on the book and the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, click here.

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Magic: Worldwake Pre-Release Coming to JHU 1/30!

Jim Hanley's Universe and Wizards of the Coast present Magic: The Gathering Worldwake Pre-Release Tournaments SATURDAY, January 30!

The wait is over, Magic fans! Be at Jim Hanley’s Universe Saturday, January 30th for the much anticipated pre-release of the new Magic expansion, Worldwake, at both JHU locations! This is your chance to be the first to get a crack at this brand new expansion set, EXCLUSIVELY at Jim Hanley’s Universe!

FORMAT: Sealed (Get 6 booster packs of the Worldwake set and build a 40 card deck to use and play against opponents for 5 rounds.)
ENTRY FEE: $25
Each participant in the Main Event will receive a Comet Storm promo card!

Seating for the main event is limited (see below). If you can't make the main event, don't worry! We will be doing many side events all day at both locations! The side events will be draft format at only $15!

Below is the schedule for the pre-release:

The JHU Underground at our Manhattan Location
Main Event: 2:00 - 6:30 PM
Side Events (limited availability): 2:30 - 7:30 PM
Side Events (full availability): 7:30 - 10:00 PM

Staten Island
Main Event: 1:00 - 5:30 PM
Side Events (limited availability): 1:00 - 5:30 PM
Side Events (full availability): 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Both Main Events are strictly limited to the first 50 entrants, no exceptions. This is on a strict first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no pre-reservations allowed.

-Stephen Whalen

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Weekly Checklist for Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Ahoy! Here are the comics, graphic novels, manga, books, action figures, statues, magazines and more coming to Jim Hanley's Universe Wednesday, January 20, 2010.

ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Avengers: Dark Avengers 13
Blackest Night: The Flash 2
Captain America(5) 602
Green Lantern Corps 44
Hulk: Incredible Hulk (1) 606
Incorruptible 2
Joe the Barbarian 1
Solomon Kane(2): Death's Black Riders 1
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 618
Starman (2) 81 Robinson + Dagnino/Sienkiewicz>
X-Men: The Uncanny X-Men 520

The FULL Checklist can be seen after the jump.



Archie Comics
Archie's Pal Jughead (2) 199
Archie's Pals 'n' Gals Double Digest 138
Archie: Sonic Universe 12

Boom! Studios
Disney: Uncle Scrooge 387
Farscape: Ongoing 3
Incorruptible 2
Muppet: Peter Pan 4
Nola 3

Dark Horse Comics
Boris Karloff's Tales of Mystery:THC: Archives: 2-
Cleaners:TPB: 1-Absent Bodies<>
Conan:THC: Archives: 1-Barry Windsor-Smith
Creepy:THC: Archives: 5<21-25> E+HB>
Gigantic 5
Oh My Goddess!:GN:
Rapture(3)
Rex Mundi:TPB: 6-Gate Of God<>
Solomon Kane(2): Death's Black Riders 1
Star Wars: Dark Times 15
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 49
Star Wars:TPB: Knights Of The Old Republic: 8-

DC Comics
Air 17
Authority: The Lost Year 5
Batman: Azrael 4
Batman: Outsiders 26
Batman: Streets of Gotham 8
Batman: The Brave And the Bold 13
Blackest Night: The Flash 2
Brave And the Bold (2) 31
Doom Patrol(5) 6
Fables 92
Free Realms 5
Gears of War 11
Great Ten 3
Green Lantern Corps 44
Hellblazer 263
Joe the Barbarian 1
Justice League of America: Special 1
Justice League of America:TPB: 4-Sanctuary<17-21> McDuffie/Burnett + Benes>
Orfina:GN: 7
Phantom Stranger(1) 42 Tomasi + Syaf/Cifuentes>
Power Girl 8
R.E.B.E.L.S. (2):TPB: 1-The Coming Of Starro<>
Starcraft 7
Starman (2) 81 Robinson + Dagnino/Sienkiewicz>
Superboy:TPB: The Greatest Team Ups Ever Told
Superman/Batman 68
Supernatural: Beginnings End 1
Tiny Titans 24
Venus Capriccio:GN: 3
Young Liars:TPB: 3-Rock Life<13-18> David Lapham>

Dynamite Entertainment
Garth Ennis' Battlefields: Happy Valley 2
Project Superpowers(2): Chapter Two 6
Red Sonja: Queen Sonja 3

IDW Publishing
Beyond the Wall 3
GI Joe(8) 14
GI Joe: Origins 11
GI Joe:TPB: Best of (Worst of) Baroness
Star Trek: DS9: Fools Gold 2
Transformers: Bumblebee 2
Veil:TPB: 1

Image Comics
Cowboy Ninja Viking 3
Darkness: Shadows + Flame(One Shot)
G-Man: Cape Crisis 5
Jack Staff:TPB: 2: 1-Soldiers Paul Grist>
Mice Templar(2): Destiny
PvP(2) 43

Manga Mania!
Laon:GN: 1

Marvel Comics
Avengers vs. Agents of Atlas 1
Avengers: Dark Avengers 13
Avengers: Mighty Avengers 33
Black Widow and Marvel Girls 3
Captain America(5) 602
Captain America:TPB: Road to Reborn<49,50,600,601> Brubaker + Ross>
Deathlok (4) 3
Doctor Voodoo :Avenger of Supernatural 4
Fantastic Four: Thing:THC: Project Pegasus (Direct Mkt Ed) E+HB>
Fantastic Four: Thing:THC: Project Pegasus (Mass Mkt Ed) E+HB>
Hulk 19
Hulk: Incredible Hercules 140
Hulk: Incredible Hulk (1) 606
Hulk:TPB: Road to Fall of Hulks
Marvel Fairy Tales:GN:
Marvel Masterworks:THC: Atlas Era: Jungle Adventure 1
Marvel Masterworks:THC: Atlas Era: Jungle Adventure 1
Marvel Masterworks:THC: Doctor Strange: 4
Marvel Masterworks:THC: Doctor Strange: 4
Nova(4) 33
Odyssey:GN:
Realm Of Kings: Inhumans 3
Spider-Man 1602 4
Spider-Man: Noir(2): Eyes Without A Face 2 Hine/Sapolski + Di Giandome>
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 618
Spider-Man: Web of Spider-Man (2) 4
Spider-Woman(4) 5
Thor:THC: J Michael Straczynski Premier: 3-<601-603/gsf> Straczynski + Djurdjevic>
Thunderbolts 140
Ultimatum:TPB: Requiem E+HB>
Wolverine(3): Dark Wolverine 82
Wolverine/Black Cat:TPB: Claws
Wolverine: First Class:TPB: 5-Class Actions<17-21> Peter David + E+HB>
Wolverine: Weapon X 9
X-Men: Deadpool: Merc with A Mouth 7
X-Men: Excalibur:TPB: Visionaries: Alan Davis: 2-<51-58/xxcrossing> Alan Davis + E+HB>
X-Men: The Uncanny X-Men 520
X-Men:THC: Asgardian Wars Claremont + Smith/Adam>

Other Cool Comics
Anna Mercury(2) 3
Barack: The Barbarian: Fall of Red Sarah (One Shot)
Cavewoman Cover Gallery 3
Cavewoman: Pangaean Sea 11
Distortions Unlimited 1
Glamourpuss 11
Gold Digger: Vol 2 (3) 113
Gravel 16
Grimm Fairy Tales: Pinocchio Collection
Hybrid:TPB:
Kids of Widney High
Luke McBain 3
Merc 1
No Hero:THC:<>
Rasl 6
Roger Corman Presents: Black Scorpion 2
Rogue Soup and Bug 3
Simpsons Comics 162
Stingers 4
Vincent Price Presents 14
William Shatner Presents: Tek War Chronicles 5
Zombies That Ate the World 8

Viz Media
All My Darling Daughters:GN:
Not Simple:GN:
Oishinbo:GN: 7- Pub Food
Pluto: Urasawa X Tezuka:GN: 7
Real:GN: 7
Rin-ne:GN: 2-
Vagabond:GN: Vizbig Ed 6

Cool Apparel
Aquaman:TS: Portrait
Aquaman:TS: Splash
Batgirl:TS: Logo
Batman: Robin:TS: Boy Wonder
Captain America:TS: Red Strp
Captain America:TS: Sweatshirt
Dr. Doom:TS: Doom N Gloom
Flash:TS: Run
Green Lantern:TS: Running
Green Lantern:TS: Sinestro
Hulk:TS: Haruku
Hulk:TS: Hulk Obey
Plastic Man:TS:
Star Wars:TS: Rebel Alliance
Star Wars:TS: Sky Dive
Wolverine:TS: X-Factor
Wonder Woman:TS: Invisible Jet
Wonder Woman:TS: Powerful Woman

Cool Books
3-2-3 Detective Agency:SC: 1-Disappearance of Dave Warthog
All In A Day:HC:
Brian Froud:Box-Set: Fairie's Oracle
Comics In Wisconsin:SC:
Loverboy:GN: Irwin Hasen Story
Loverboy:HGN: Irwin Hasen Story
The Spider:SC: 14-Girasol Pulp Doubles
Vanity Fair's Presidential Profiles:HC:
Visions Of Never:HC: Collection Fantasy Art

Games
Magic: The Gathering: Premium Foil Booster

Magazines
Alter Ego:Mag:(2) 91
Back Issue:Mag: 38
Comic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1179
Comics Buyer's Guide:Mag: 1663
G-Fan:Mag: 90
Lee's Toy Review:Mag: 206
Lost:Mag: Official Magazine 27

Statues + Other Cool Stuff
Wonder Woman:STA: DC Dynamics

Super Hero School Supplies
Hulk:Bookmark: Marvel Comics Group
Iron Man:Bookmark: Marvel Comics Group
Marvel Heroes:Cards: Playing Cards
Marvel Heroes:HC:Notebook:
Marvel Heroes:Notepad: Hero Cube
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notebook: Hulk Trio Large
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notebook: Medium
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notebook: Spider-Man Large
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notebook: Spider-Man Medium
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notebook: Spider-Man Trio Large
Marvel Heroes:SC:Notepad: Hologram Small
Marvel:Postcard Set: Hero Pop Art
Marvel:SC:Notebook: Hulk Medium
Marvel:SC:Notebook: Hulk Wall Medium
Marvel:SC:Notebook: Spider-Man Swing Medium
Marvel:SC:Notebook: Spider-Man Wall Medium
Marvel:SC:Notebook:Hulk Large
Marvel:SC:Notebook:Spider-Man Swing Large
Marvel:SC:Notepad: Hulk
Marvel:SC:Notepad: Spider-Man
Punisher:Bookmark:
Punisher:HC:Notebook: Large
Punisher:SC:Notebook: Hologram Large
Punisher:SC:Notebook: Hologram Medium
Spider-Man:Bookmark: Marvel Comics Group
Thing:Bookmark: Marvel Comics Group
Wolverine:Bookmark: Origins
Wolverine:HC:Notebook: Origins Large
Wolverine:SC:Notebook: Origins Hologram Large
Wolverine:SC:Notebook: Origins Hologram Medium

Toys
DC Blammoids:AF: Series 1
Jesus:Bank: 12-Inch
Marvel Select:AF: Best Of Asst #4
Where the Wild Things Are:AF: Real Action Hero: Max <#220>

Jeff

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Speak On It, The JHU Discussion Group Meets 2/17! Save 20% on Death of The Stacys!

Jim Hanley's Universe presents the JHU Discussion Group, Speak On It, meeting at the JHU Underground on Wednesday, February 17 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm! This month's book, Spider-Man: The Death of the Stacys! Print out the coupon above to save 20% on this graphic novel, then drop by The JHU Underground at our Manhattan location to join the discussion, Exclusively at Jim Hanley's Universe - Where Art and Literature Meet!

Jeff

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Exclusive Popgun signing February 24!

The fourth volume of the awesome Image anthology series Popgun is being released February 24, and Jim Hanley's Universe in New York City will be hosting some of the creators for an EXCLUSIVE signing!

Joining editor Adam P. Knave are creators Nick Tapalansky, Frank Stockton, Jeff Powell, Maximo Lorenzo, Jason Ibarra, Vito Delsante, and Joe Flood!

All this goes down Wednesday, February 24 at our Manhattan location from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, exclusively at Jim Hanley's Universe, Where Fans and Creators Meet!

Jeff

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EXCLUSIVE! JHU in Atomic Robo!

Our good pals Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener have seen fit to include us in their awesome Red5 comic series ATOMIC ROBO! Click the EXCLUSIVE preview image (right) to see a larger version of this killer page from Atomic Robo: Revenge of the Vampire Dimension #1, out next month! As the best comic store in the best city in the world, this isn't the first time we've been seen in the pages of a comic (woot Ex Machina and Painkiller Jane!), but this is certainly one of the coolest! Next time you drop by either of our great locations, give Atomic Robo a try - the most recent release, Atomic Robo and the Shadow from Beyond Time is in stock now!

A special thanks to Atomic Robo letterer/designer Jeff Powell for passing this along, and of course to Brian and Scott for the mention!

Jeff

Image by Scott Wegener and Ronda Pattison, c) 2010 Clevinger and Wegener. For more, check out atomic-robo.com!

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Best Sellers at JHU in 2009

Here is a list of the best-selling graphic novels sold at both JHU locations in 2009. Notes and observations follow the jump.

Watchmen TPB
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Black Dossier TPB
Secret Invasion TPB*
Batman: The Killing Joke Special Edition HC*
Civil War TPB
Batman: Joker (by Azzarello) HC*
Batman: RIP HC*
World War Hulk TPB
Batman: The Long Halloween TPB
Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite TPB
Final Crisis HC*
JLA/Avengers TPB*
Asterios Polyp HC*
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen:GN: III: Century-1910*
Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader HC*
Thor: J Michael Straczynski Premier Volume 2 HC*
Superman: Red Son TPB
Green Lantern: Sinestro Corp War Volume 1 HC
Walking Dead Volume 9: Here We Remain*
Y - The Last Man Volume 1: Unmanned


*Represents a new release, though in some cases this may be a new release of much older material.

Some notes: First, this is a ranked list by total dollars, not units sold. Second, the full data set for the year is incomplete - our full computer inventory system was not finalized until mid-year, so this list represents the best estimate that we have based on the available data. Our 2010 figures will be more comprehensive.

Some interesting, though not entirely surprising, observations about the titles on this list...

Most of our customer base at our primary retail location in midtown Manhattan is walk-in (tourists and the like), though that is not to say we don't have a solid and adventurous Wednesday crowd willing to try new things. I think the list is more representative of our first-time customers looking to try a comic for the first time.

It is no surprise to see Watchmen at the top given the crossover demand for the novel around the film's release, as scores of people bought the book on the strength of the film adaptation. Of course, even without the movie to drive interest, Watchmen is an evergreen novel that sells very well to the uninitiated comic reader, the superhero fan, and the art-book crowd alike.

Batman collections/GNs had a big year in 2009, be they reprints of older material (Killing Joke), perennial sellers (Long Holloween), collections of recent material (RIP), or new graphic novels (Joker). Much of this can be attributed to the recent shake-ups involving the character in his ongoing books, but, anecdotally, there is still a significant amount of new readers spurred on by the recent film adaptations wanting to explore some of the best stories featuring the Caped Crusader.

Recent event books from the Big Two have been good sellers for us, with Civil War remaining a strong crossover success more than three years after its conclusion. Final Crisis, despite its relative inaccessibility for new readers versus, say, Secret Invasion, has done surprisingly well for us in my opinion. I've certainly used its gorgeous hardcover presentation and overall quality as a single, complete reading experience as selling points in moving the book.

It is certainly heartening to see the success of Asterios Polyp at our stores. We are big fans of Mazzucchelli's masterpiece, and have been able to hand-sell many copies on top of the crossover interest driven by glowing reviews in the mainstream press. While the list appears dominated by more mainstream crossover books (again thanks to our large walk-in customer base), we pride ourselves on the many, many independent graphic novels we sell.

I am surprised to not see more Walking Dead and the like on the list, as these do very well for us - but it is important to note again that this list is by total dollars and not units. Many of the items on the list are at price points much higher than the most popular Image and Vertigo bestsellers at our stores. Though, of note, the first Umbrella Academy collection continues to be a smashing success, mostly driven by Gerard Way's involvement.

Jeff

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Haiti: How to Help - UPDATED

We all know of the incredible death and destruction in Haiti following last week's powerful earthquake. Many great organizations are devoting time and resources to this important cause, including Heroes for Haiti, a new grass-roots organization of comics creators raising funds for organizations helping out in the relief effort.

Here are some ways you can help in the humanitarian relief efforts:

HEROES FOR HAITI
Visit http://heroes4haiti.com/

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Text “HAITI” to “90999″ to make automatic $10 donation.
2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
(800) REDCROSS (733-2767)

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA/MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF)
333 7th Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001-5004
(888) 392-0392

U.S. FUND FOR UNICEF
125 Maiden Lane
New York, N.Y. 10038
(800) FOR-KIDS (367-5437)

AMERICARES
88 Hamilton Avenue
Stamford, Conn. 06902
(800) 486-4357

MERCY CORPS
Dept. W
P.O. Box 2669
Portland, Ore., 97208-2669
(888) 256-1900

OXFAM AMERICA
226 Causeway St., 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114-2206
(800) 77-OXFAM (776-9326)

PARTNERS IN HEALTH
P.O. Box 845578
Boston, MA 02284-5578
(617) 432-5256

Hat tip, The Takeaway and a hat tip to The Beat for the Heroes 4 Haiti info. There are dozens of options for donating money during this critical time, and every cent counts. Thank you.

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Weekly Checklist for Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Ahoy! Here are the comics, graphic novels, manga, books, action figures, statues, magazines and more coming to Jim Hanley's Universe Wednesday, January 13, 2010.

ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Adventure Comics 6
Conan (2): The Cimmerian: Weight Of the Crown (One Shot)
Daytripper 2
Iron Man: Invincible Iron Man 22
Punisher(9): MAX 3
SHAZAM!: The Power of SHAZAM! 48 Wallace + Kramer/Babinski>
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 617
Torpedo:THC: 1- 1
X-Men: Dark X-Men 3

The FULL Checklist can be seen after the jump.



Archie Comics
Archie and Friends 139
Archie's Double Digest 205
Archie: Betty and Veronica Double Digest 177
Archie: Sonic the Hedgehog (2) 208

Boom! Studios
Anchor 4
Cars (Pixar) 0
Die Hard: Year One 4
Disney: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 702
Farscape: D'argos Quest 2
Incredibles (3): Series 4
Muppet Show(2) 1
Muppet Show(2) 1 Roger Langridge>
Remnant:TPB:<1-4> Baldwin/Cosby/Monroe + Totino>

Dark Horse Comics
Age Of Reptiles: Journey 2
Aliens vs. Predator: Three World War 1
Blade of the Immortal:TPB: 22-Footsteps 22
Buffy: The Vampire Slayer (2) 31
Conan (2): The Cimmerian: Weight Of the Crown (One Shot)

DC Comics
Adventure Comics 6
Batgirl (3) 6
Batman 695
Batman: Catwoman(3) 83 Fabian Nicieza + Julian Lopez>
Batman: The Brave And The Bold:TPB: 1-<1-6> E+HB>
Batman: Widening Gyre 4
Booster Gold: All New (2) 28
Crayon ShinChan:GN: 10
Dante's Inferno 2
Daytripper 2
Dead Romeo:TPB:<1-6> Snider + Benjamin/Crawford>
DMZ 49
Doc Savage:TPB: The Silver Pyramid<1-4> O’Neil + Kubert>
Green Arrow/Black Canary 28
Human Target:TPB: Chance Meetings<1-4> Peter Milligan + Edvin Biukovic>
Magog 5
R.E.B.E.L.S. (2) 12
Red Herring 6
Scooby Doo 152
Secret Six(2) 17
SHAZAM!: The Power of SHAZAM! 48 Wallace + Kramer/Babinski>
Shield(2) 5
Super Friends 23
Superman: Action Comics 885
Tears of A Lamb:GN: 7
Titans (2) 21
Unwritten 9

Dynamite Entertainment
Army of Darkness:TPB: 9-Home Sweet Hell 9 <13-17> Raicht/Kuhoric + Cohn>
Battlestar Galactica: Galactica 1980 4
Red Sonja:TPB: Omnibus 1
The Good, The Bad + The Ugly 7

IDW Publishing
Army of Two 1
Buffy: Angel: After the Fall 29
Buffy: Angel: Hole in the World 2
Doctor Who: Ongoing 7
Fallen Angel:TPB: Reborn 1 <1-4> David + Woodward>
Ghoul 2
GI Joe: Movie: Snake Eyes 4
Grimjack: Manx Cat 6
Jennifer Love Hewitt's Music Box 2
Jon Sable, Freelance: Ashes of Eden 4
Star Trek: Captains Log: Sulu 1
Star Trek:TPB: Spock: Reflections<>
Starstruck 5
Torpedo:THC: 1- 1
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen 6
Transformers:TPB: All Hail Megatron: 4- 4 <13-16> E+HB>
Weekly World News 1
Wizard of Oz:TPB: Little Adventures In Oz Book 1

Image Comics
Cyberforce/Hunter Killer 4
Elephantmen:TPB: 1-Wounded Animals 2
Soul Kiss:THC 1
Spawn:TPB: Origins 4

Manga Mania!
Gundam 00F:GN: 2- 2
Gurren Lagann:GN: 4

Marvel Comics
Agents of Atlas:THC: Turf Wars Premiere<6-11> Parker + Pagulayan/Hardman/Rivoch>
Anita Blake: Laughing Corpse: Executioner 3
Black Panther(6) 12
Black Widow: Deadly Origin 3
Hero Initiative: Ed Hannigan: Covered
Hulk: Incredible Hercules:TPB: Dark Reign<126-131> Van Lente/Pak + Buschemi/Smith>
Iron Man: Invincible Iron Man 22
Marvel Super Hero Squad 1
Marvel Super Hero Squad T Dezago + Schaue>
Marvels Project 5
Punisher(9): MAX 3
Realm Of Kings: Imperial Guard 3
Runaways:THC: Escape to New York Premiere 5
Sky Doll: Doll Factory 2
Spider-Man And Secret Wars 2
Spider-Man: The Amazing Spider-Man 617
Spider-Man:THC: Return of Black Cat Premiere<606-611> Kelly/Guggenheim + McKone/Ross>
Spider-Man:TPB: Election Day<584-588> E+HB>
Spider-Man:TPB: Ultimate Spider-Man:22-Ultimatum 22 <129-133> Bendis + Immonen/Lafuente>
Strange 3
Ultimatum:TPB:<1-6> Jeph Loeb + David Finch>
X-Men Forever 15
X-Men: Cable:THC: 3-Stranded 3 <16-20> Swierczynski + Gulacy/Guzman>
X-Men: Dark X-Men 3
X-Men: Nation X 2
X-Men: Origins: Cyclops
X-Men: Psylocke 3
X-Men: Sword 3
X-Men: Uncanny X-Men First Class 7

Other Cool Comics
2000 AD: Prog 2009 10
Absolution 6
Alan Moore:GN: Neonomicon Hornbook
Asbestos Wick
Aviatrix
Barack: The Barbarian 4
Bloodrayne: Revenge Of The Butcheress (one Shot)
Cavewoman: Meriem's Gallery 5
Cold Dog Book
Comics Youth
Crime World
Echo: TM 18
End Of Eros
Female Force: J.K. Rowling 10
Femforce:TPB: Omnibus: 2- 2
Head To Head
HelLA Cody Pickrodt>
HelLA 1
History of Increased
Jericho: Season 3 2
Judge Dredd Megazine 292
Life of Vice 1
Limbs of the Megalith
Lola:HGN
Neptune:GN:
Night Swim
No Hero:TPB<1-8> Ellis + Ryp>
Papercutter 11
Polite Fiction 1
Polite Fiction 2
Political Power: Ronald Reagan 4
Sausage Hand
Shortest Interval
Spitting Anorexic
Track Rabbit 2
Underpanting
Whirlwind Wonderland:GN:
Wuvable Oaf: Gorey Details

Viz Media
FullMetal Alchemist:GN: 22
Inu-Yasha:GN: 44
Jojo's Bizarre Adventure:GN: 12

Cool Books
Atom-Bomb Bikini:HC: The Lurid Art of Robert Ullman
Black Book:HC:
Boy Toon Adventures:GN:
Buck Rogers:THC: 3-In 25th Century: Complete Dailies 3 <1932-1934> Goulart/Dille + Calkins>
Dick Tracy:THC: 9-Complete Chester Goulds Dick Tracy 9 <1944-1945> Chester Gould>
Dirty Beauty:HC:
Force in the Flesh:HC: Star Wars Inspired Body Art
Iron Man:GN: Friends and Enemies 3
Iron Man:GN: The Rise of Iron Man 4
Iron Man:SC: Ultimate Sticker Book
Major Thrill's Adventure Book
Mandy's Shorts:HC:
Olympians:GN: 1-Zeus King of the Gods 1
Prism Comics:SC: LGBT Guide to Comics 9/10 <2009/2010>
Tim Burton:SC: At the Museum of Modern Art NY
Transformers: Ongoing 3
William Stout:HC: New Dinosaur Discoveries A-Z

DVDs
GI Joe:DVD: Special Edition Box Set
Iron Man:DVD: Armored Adventures: 2- 2
Superfriends:DVD: Season One: 1- 1
Transformers:DVD: Season 2 - 25th Anniversery 2

Games
Magic: The Gathering: Mana Deck Box
Magic: The Gathering: Mana Deck Box
Magic: The Gathering: Mana Deck Box
Magic: The Gathering: Mana Deck Box
Magic: The Gathering:Card Supp: Mana Deck Box
Magic: The Gathering:GN: Path of the Planeswalker
Marvel Heroclix:Game: Classics Battlepack Asst
Marvel Heroclix:Game: Thors Mighty Chariot
Yu-Gi-Oh!:CCG: Twilight Edition

Magazines
Alter Ego:Mag:(2) 91
Back Issue:Mag: 38
Comic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1178
Doctor Who:Mag: 416
Filmfax:Mag: 122
Newtype:Mag: 30
ToyFare: The Toy Magazine 151
Video Watchdog:Mag: 154

Statues + Other Cool Stuff
Batman:STA: Black And White Mini-Statue
Conan:Model Kit: Death Of Belit Resin
Evil Kitty:STA: Mini-Statue
Flash:STA: vs. Gorilla Grodd Mini-Statue
Friday the 13th:STA: Jason Voorhees Bust Sdcc 2009

Toys
Final Fantasy:AF: Series Trading Arts Vol 4 Set 4
GI Joe:AF: Cobra Island Box Set Asst
Marvel Minimates:AF: Series 31 Asst 31
Marvel Minimates:AF: Series 32 Asst 32
My Little Cthulhu:AF: Vinyl Glow in the Dark Version>
Star Wars:AF: Ralph McQuarrie Set Asst
Wolfman:AF: Movie 12-in Deluxe Figure
Wolfman:AF: Movie 7-in Figure

Jeff

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Gaming at Jim Hanley's Universe! Updated!

Here's another rundown of all things gaming at Jim Hanley's Universe!

Jim Hanley's Universe has New York's Premier Comic Book Store for 25 years, and is now New York's Premier Gaming Spot, with Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and soon Warhammer!

Gaming at the JHU Underground at our Manhattan location continues to grow! Thursdays at the JHU Underground are Standard Constructed tournaments and Friday Night Magic at the JHU Underground features traditional Draft tournaments! We have also just announced Saturday Afternoon Drafts beginning at 2:00pm every Saturday at the JHU Underground! As usual, Draft tourneys are $15 to enter, and you get 3 booster packs on top of your entry into the hottest Magic tourneys anywhere in Manhattan. Standard Constructed tourneys cost $10 - you bring your own deck, with permitted expansions being Shards of Alara, Conflux, Alara Reborn, Magic 2010, Zendikar, and Worldwake. (Running low? Don't Worry! JHU Carries a large selection of booster packs and starter decks from all the latest expansions.)

As always, with gaming on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at the JHU Underground, doors open at 5:00pm and the games begin at 6:00pm. All Magic: the Gathering tournaments at both our locations are fully sanctioned by Wizards of the Coast and counts towards official rankings on both a regional and national level!

Don't forget about our Staten Island location, the original JHU gaming hot spot featuring the hottest tournaments with the most games of any place in New York City!

And the wait is over! Every Monday night at the JHU Underground at Jim Hanley’s Universe in New York City is open for casual gaming! Bring a friend or a playgroup from 6:00pm to 10:00pm to play your favorite trading card, role-playing, or collectible model game! Play any of your favorite games including Axis and Allies, Chaotic, Dinosaur King, Dragon Ball, Dungeons & Dragons, D&D Miniatures, Epic, Free Realms, Huntik, Legend of the Five Rings, MapleStory, MechWarrior, Naruto, Pokemon, Star Wars, Universal Fighting System, Warhammer 40K, World of Warcraft, and others! Only $5 entry fee for four hours of fun, casual gaming, exclusively at Jim Hanley's Universe in Manhattan - New York's Pemeir Comic Book Store and Gaming Spot!


GAMING AT JIM HANLEY'S UNIVERSE IN NEW YORK CITY:

EVERY SUNDAY at JHU New Dorp
Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh! - 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
Magic: The Gathering – 4:00pm to 9:00pm

EVERY FRIDAY at JHU New Dorp
Pokemon & Yu-Gi-Oh! - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Magic: The Gathering – 6:00pm to 10:00pm


EVERY MONDAY at the JHU Underground in Manhattan
Casual Gaming 6:00pm to 10:00pm

EVERY THURSDAY at the JHU Underground in Manhattan
Magic: The Gathering Standard Constructed 6:00pm to 10:00pm

EVERY FRIDAY at the JHU Underground in Manhattan
Magic: The Gathering Drafts 6:00pm to 11:00pm

EVERY SATURDAY at the JHU Underground in Manhattan
Magic: The Gathering Drafts 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Click here for details!

EVERY SUNDAY at the JHU Underground in Manhattan
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments now begin at 1:00pm. Click here for details!


Stay tuned to this blog for further game day announcements from Jim Hanley's Universe and the new JHU Underground - your NEW home for all things gaming in Manhattan!

Jeff

Click here for all our gaming coverage!

P.S. We've moved back Yu-Gi-Oh! to 1:00pm on Sundays at the JHU Underground to give you even more time to play! Also, keep in mind that because of JHU Comedy Night, Saturday Magic for January 16 will take place from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.

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Peter David and Sean Chen Signing 1/27!

Legendary writer Peter David (Fallen Angel, Dark Tower, X-Factor, a ton more) and artist Sean Chen (Mighty Avengers, Dark Reign: Fantastic Four) will be signing copies of their new book I Am Iron Man #1 EXCLUSIVELY at our Manhattan location on Wednesday, January 27 starting at 5:00pm!

This is your chance to meet industry legend Peter David and the great artist Sean Chen at our first signing of 2010, exclusively at Jim Hanley's Universe, Where Fans and Creators Meet!

Jeff

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Reminder: Mini-comics Always Available at JHU!

Indy Comic Book Week may be over, but Jim Hanley's Universe always carries a deep selection of the best, most cutting-edge self-published comics from New York and around the world! So come on down to JHU to take a look at the best comics in the world, some available exclusively at Jim Hanley's Universe - Where Art and Literature Meet!

Jeff

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Signings at Jim Hanley's Universe!

For 25 years and counting, Jim Hanley's Universe in New York City has been New York's premier comic book store, where fans and creators meet. Each year, we host dozens of signings, panels, and events with the best comic creators in the world.

We are centrally located in the heart of Manhattan, right across from the Empire State Building. We always make creator signings a can't-miss event for both creators and fans, and strive to create a unique event, be it for international superstars or local cutting edge cartoonists. So much more than just a comic store, Jim Hanley's Universe has the capability to do panel discussions, screenings, even music and comedy performances in our event space, the JHU Undergound! For instance, click here for photos from our recent screening of the documentary Dig Comics followed by a panel discussion with Heidi MacDonald, Tom Brevoort and more. Another highlight from 2009 was the discussion with Geoff Johns we hosted, click here for photos and here for videos! Click here for our year-end review of JHU in photos featuring many of the great signings and events held in 2009!

When you do an event with us, we will bend over backwards to accommodate your needs and promote it on our websites. Our most successful events occur when creators take active roles in promoting their appearances on their websites, in interviews, and more.

Regular readers of the JHU Blog and regular visitors to our store know of the dozens of great events we regularly hold. If you would like to be considered for a creator event, contact our events coordinator Steven Norman at events@jhuniverse.com or call us.

Jeff

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Jim Hanley's Universe in Staten Island is Moving...

... down the street to 299B New Dorp Lane! Stay tuned for details!

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The Second JHU Comedy Night is January 16!

Jim Hanley's Universe proudly presents our second ever Comedy Night! Join our hosts Larry Johnson and Vito Delsante exclusively at the JHU Underground at our Manhattan location on Saturday, January 16 beginning at 7:00pm for a night of geeky comedy and more - with only a $3 cover. Joining Larry and Vito is an all-star line-up of some of the hottest comedians working in New York right now.

Last time out, we set the bar pretty high with a sold-out evening of some of the best comedy in New York, and we won't let you down this time! Scheduled to appear are as-seen-on-TV superstars Victor Varnado, Myq Kaplan, Sara Schaefer, and Kumail Nanjiani featuring excelent newcommers Jake Young and Mintz! Oh, yeah, and we're bringing back the open mic too! All exclusively at the JHU Underground at our Manhattan Location!

To learn more about the superstar comedians performing, click on their names. To see pictures from our last comedy night, click here and here.

See you there!

Jeff

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Weekly Checklist for Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Ahoy! Happy Wednesday, everybody - things are back to normal and New Comics Will Be Out! Here are the comics, graphic novels, manga, books, action figures, statues, magazines and more coming to Jim Hanley's Universe Wednesday, January 6, 2010.

ITEMS OF THE WEEK

Blackest Night: Wonder Woman 2
Haunt 4
Hellboy: BPRD: King of Fear 1
Iron Man:THC: Invincible: 3-World's Most Wanted (Book 2)
Marvel:THC: Timely Comics Annuals 70th Anniv Collection
Siege 1
Siege: Embedded 1
Stumptown 2
Suicide Squad (1) 67 Ostrander/Simone + Calafiore>
The Boys 38
Troublemakers:HGN:
Unwritten:TPB: 1-Tommy Taylor's Bogus Identity

The FULL Checklist can be seen after the jump.



Archie Comics
Archie & Friends:TPB: 1-Betty's Diary
Archie Digest Magazine 260
Archie: Veronica 198

Boom! Studios
28 Days Later 5
Dingo 2
Disney: Donald Duck And Friends 349
Disney: Mickey Mouse and Friends 299
Disney:THC: Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
Kill Audio 4
Muppet Show:TPB: Treasure Of Peg Leg Wilson

Dark Horse Comics
Cal McDonald:TPB: Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666
Conan (2): The Cimmerian 17
Gigantic 5
Hellboy: BPRD: King of Fear 1
Mass Effect: Redemption 1
Nexus:THC: Archives: 10
Star Wars: Clone Wars 12
Wind Named Amnesia & Invader Summer:SC: Novel

DC Comics
Authority: (4) 18
Batman Confidential 40
Batman: Red Robin 8
Blackest Night: Wonder Woman 2
Cartoon Network Action Pack 45
Chill:HGN:
Doom Patrol(5) 6
Fables: Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love 3
Great Ten 3
Greek Street 7
House of Mystery 21
Jonah Hex (2) 51
Justice Society of America: JSA: All Stars(2) 2
Looney Tunes (3) 182
Mad:TPB: About Super Heroes 2
Mighty 12
Red Tornado 5
Suicide Squad (1) 67 Ostrander/Simone + Calafiore>
Superman: The World of New Krypton 11
Sweet Tooth 5
Teru Teru X Shonen:GN 6
Unwritten:TPB: 1-Tommy Taylor's Bogus Identity
Warlord (2) 10
Weird Western Tales (1) 71 Dan DiDio + Reanto Arlem>
World I Create:GN: 1

Dynamite Entertainment
Athena(2) 4
Buck Rogers 7
Red Sonja: Queen Sonja 3
The Boys 38

Fantagraphics Books
Troublemakers:HGN:

IDW Publishing
Bringing Up Father:THC: 1-From Sea To Shining Sea
Star Trek: TNG: Ghosts 2
Transformers: Tales of the Fallen 5

Image Comics
Darkness(3) 82
Dead at 17: Sourcebook
Forgetless 2
God Complex 2
Haunt 4
King City 4
Night Of The Bedbugs:HC
Orc Stain 1
Proof 25
Savage Dragon 156
Sky Pirates Of Neo Terra 4
Walking Dead:TPB: 11-Fear the Hunters<>
Witchblade 128
Youngblood:TPB: 2-Voted Off The Island

Marvel Comics
Agents of Atlas(2): Marvel Boy: The Uranian 1
Avengers:TPB: The Essential Avengers 7 <1:> E+HB>
Daffodil: Soleil 1
Daredevil:TPB: Born Again Miller + Mazzucchelli>
Dark Reign:THC: The List
Iron Man:THC: Invincible: 3-World's Most Wanted (Book 2)<>
Marvel Divas:TPB:<1-4> Aguirre-Sacasa + Zonjic>
Marvel Previews 77
Marvel:THC: Timely Comics Annuals 70th Anniv Collection
Punisher:TPB: M: 13-Get Castle
Siege 1
Siege: Embedded 1
Siege:TPB: Road to Siege
Spider-Man: Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Jackpot 1
Spider-Man: Noir(2): Eyes Without A Face 2
Spider-Man: Ultimate Comics 6
X-Factor: Nation X
X-Men Vs Avengers:THC: (Direct Mkt Ed) Stern/Lee + Silvestri/Pollar>
X-Men Vs Avengers:THC: (Mass Mkt Ed) Stern/Lee + Silvestri/Pollar>
X-Men Vs Fantastic Four:THC: (Direct Mkt Ed) Claremont/Lee + Bogdanove/Ki>
X-Men Vs Fantastic Four:THC: (Mass Mkt Ed) Claremont/Lee + Bogdanove/Ki>
X-Men: Cable(3) 22
X-Men: Deadpool Team-Up 897
X-Men: New Mutants(4) 9
X-Men: Noir(2): Mark Of Cain 2
X-Men:THC: Mutant Massacre

Oni Press
Resurrection(2) 6
Stumptown 2
Wasteland 27

Other Cool Comics
Chronicles Of Wormwood: Last Battle 1
Crossed 7
Dead Man Holiday 1
Drone 2
Ex Occultus: Badge of Langavat
Freddy
FVZA: Federal Vampire and Zombie Agency 2
Hack/Slash Series 29
Hercules(2): Knives of Kush 5
Hey 4-Eyes: A Zine About Glasses
How To Survive Working In Retail 1
Invisible Sam: The Unremarkable Man
Knights of the Dinner Table 157
Lana Roid 1
Legettes 1
Matching Jackets
Maximum Black:SC: 1-Art of Tim Bradstreet
Morella Presents: Verotika Returns Special
One Night Stand
Phantom: Double Shot: KGB Noir 1 <+ Death Angel> Bullock + Peniche/Metcal>
Phantom: Generations 7
Phantom: Ghost Who Walks 7
Phantom: Race Against Death 1
Scarlett Takes Manhattan:GN:
Senryu
Simpsons Super Spectacular 10
Snakepit:GN: The Snakepit Book
Solomon Azua 1
Sourpuss 1
Sourpuss 2
Spy Guy 1
Stop Making Crap:HGN:
Supertalk
Tank Girl: Skidmarks 2
The Possum 1
The Possum 2
Wang:GN: Erection Year
Warmth
We Kill Monsters 6
Xerography Debt 25

TokyoPop.com
Fruits Basket:HGN: Ultimate Ed 4
Starcraft:GN: Ghost Academy 1
VB Rose:GN: 7

Viz Media
FullMetal Alchemist:SC-GN: 20
FullMetal Alchemist:SC-GN: 21
Hunter X Hunter:GN: 26
Love Com:GN: 16
One Piece:GN: Set 2 Eiichiro Oda>
One-Piece:GN 24
One-Piece:GN 25
One-Piece:GN 26
One-Piece:GN 27
One-Piece:GN 28
Reborn:GN: 14
Strawberry 100 %:GN: 11
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX:GN: 4

2010 Calendars
Cult Attack:Calendar: 2010
Moral Madness:Calendar: 2010
Pinup History:Calendar: 2010

Cool Books
Bill Ward:TPB: Bill Ward's Torchy Smith 2
Dirty Dishes:GN:
Doc Savage:PB: 32-Double Novel
Leonard Starr's Mary Perkins On Stage:SC 6
Little Prince:HC: Pop Up Book
Mutts:TPB: Stop And Smell The Roses Treasury
Nothing Factory:HGN: Another Glorious Day
Shadow:PB: 33-Double Novel
The Box Man:HGN:
The Hipless Boy:GN:

DVD’s
Ghostbusters:DVD: w/ Slimer Figurine

Games
Card Supp: Deck Box: Magic Garruk & Lilliana
Card Supp: Portfolio: Magic:TGMana Symbol 9 Pocket
Card Supp: Portfolio: Pokemon Arseus 4-Pocket
Card Supp: Portfolio: Pokemon Arseus 9-Pocket
Magic:The Gathering:CCG: Slivers
Naruto:CCG: Foretold Prophecy Booster Display
Naruto:CCG: Foretold Prophecy Deck
Pokemon Magazine 1
Pokemon:CCG: Arceus Collector Tins
Pokemon:CCG: Rumble Box
World of Warcraft:CCG: Scougewar Epic Collection
World of Warcraft:CCG: Scourgewar Booster Display
Yu-Gi-Oh!:CCG: Jaden Yuki/Aster Phoenix Blister Packs
Yu-Gi-Oh!:CCG: Stardust Overdrive Special Edition
And check out our new WarHammer and WarHammer 40K Section!

Magazines
Cinefex:Mag 120
Comic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1176
Comic Shop News:Promo-Bundle: 1177
Fangoria:Mag: 290
Hi-Fructose Magazine Quarterly 14
Horrorhound:Mag 21
Juxtapoz:Mag 37
Previews(20) 256
Rue Morgue Magazine 97
Shonen Jump:Mag:(3) 86
Spider-Man Magazine 9
Wizard: The Comics Magazine 221

Statues + Other Cool Stuff
Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag: 108-Man Wolf
Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag: 109-Ikaris
Classic Marvel Figurine Coll Mag: Special: 17-
DC Superhero:AF: Figurine Coll Mag: 43-Poison Ivy
DC Superhero:AF: Figurine Coll Mag: 44-Dr Light
DC Superhero:AF: Figurine Coll Mag: Special: 9-
Star Wars:AF: Vehicles Coll Mag: 31-Escape Pod
Star Wars:AF: Vehicles Coll Mag: 32-Attack Cruiser
Star Wars:AF: Vehicles Coll Mag: 5- Star Destroyer
Star Wars:AF: Vehicles Coll Mag: 6-Jabba Sail Barge
Subject 245:AF: Dead Punk<12-inch>
Venom:STA: Comiquette

Toys
Ratchet + Clank:AF: 1-Master Case Asst
Tim Burton:AF: Oyster Boy 8 Inch Vinyl Firgure
Tim Burton:AF: Stain Boy 5.5 Inch Vinyl Firgure

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