Some girls shop for shoes, I shop for Comics...

Some girls shop for shoes, make-up or other girly possessions...not this girl... no, she wants comic books instead.


My shopping adventure today consisted of going to my 2 favorite comic book store; 3 Alarm and Jak's. Ok ok... so they are the only 2 comic book stores in the gulf coast area... but hey who's counting? I happen to be in the market for the new Batman & Robin # 16 that just recently came out last Wednesday becaaaaaause in it, Bruce Wayne has proclaimed his long time secret that he is responsible for funding Batman's war on crime and will fund Batman Inc. (a group of batmen around the world)! Which will allow for a new series to be born... Batman Inc. of course. This is a HUGE deal for us comic book geeks, and for those of you that are not that well in the know... it makes a non-connection between Bruce Wayne and Batman, that he is the MAN behind Batman but not actually Batman himself... but we all know the truth don't we? ;) I am a little surprised that Grant Morrison has let the "bat out of the bag" in this way but I'm still am happy to see it. Needless to say I cant wait for Batman Inc. to come out, which will be coming out next Wednesday! *Squeeeeeeel!* Since I am a few days late on getting my ass to the store, it goes without saying I didn't bring home a copy today... but, I did order the variant cover copy online from TFAW.com which is an awesome website for all things comic related. And waiting a few days and getting the variant cover is worth the wait. ;)


I also managed to pick up Zatanna # 1 for stand price! SCORE!! Most other comic book stores are selling it for around $ 10-15 bucks now. I also got the one shot of Batman Catwoman: Follow the Money Hooray for One Shots! :D All in all it was a great day for finding comics and my collection and inner geek is extremely happy :D

I Heart Comics!

Its Sunday... and there's not much to do around here on a Sunday, seems as if everything closes up early or isn't even open at all. So one of my favorite things to do is head to the comic shop (3 Alarm Comics) Its like my sanctuary :)

Today I stumbled upon an Azrael # 1 (from '95) and it happens to be in mint condition, original Batman # 281 and # 283 they are not exactly mint but they aren't bad either. At a 9.4 condition they are worth about $25.00 a piece, which they are not at but they I'd like to say they are worth at least more than the $1.50 I paid for them. If I could grade them myself (if only) Id probably put them at a 7.0 which is Fine/Very Fine and it might be worth... say $11.00, still that's better what I bought them for. You have to understand mints and gems are really rare with old comics they pretty much could have been read once or twice and then put back in the plastic and then locked in a hazard proof safe for the last 20 years lol! Some day, Id love to get my comics graded its just such an extra added expense, but worth it when you have some goodies.

I also made the executive decision to start collecting the new Zatanna series. They just recently started in July of this year. Shes been featured in lots of JLA comics and a several of Batman's series as well, but I am glad that shes getting her own feature. The comic is written by my personal favorite writer Mr. Paul Dini, who also writes the Gotham City Siren Series. He is amazing and even though hes now going over to The Dark Side Marvel to write the Ultimate Spider-man animated series, I still love him!

And speaking of my beloved series (GCS) I finally picked up # 15 & 16 from my subscription box. Its been so crazy around here lately, I hadn't had the chance to go in a pick them up. Now I'm all caught up and am looking forward to next month for new issues!