Well, that was just plain AWESOME!

Batman and Robin make the scene!

Last night's NEW DCU52 Midnight Release Events at both Comix Connection locations was JUST PLAIN AWESOME! Thanks to everyone who came out to grab their copies of FLASHPOINT #5 and JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 at the ripe old hour of MIDNIGHT, at about the time that the rest of comic book fandom was getting themselves snug in their beds! It was a grand old time - there was a giant 25% OFF ANY DC BOOK sale, free FLASH rings, and every single person who came in between 9PM and 1AM could select ANY FIVE COMICS FROM THE BINS (their choice) absolutely FREE! And of course there was a Giant Prize Drawing too! Speaking of which, here is the list of winners:

Comix Connection - York:

1. Sam Chambers - FLASHPOINT #5 Cover B Variant Cover Comic
2. John Decker - FLASHPOINT #5 Cover B Variant Cover Comic
3. Derek Berkheimer - FLASHPOINT #5 Cover B Variant Cover Comic
4. Kris Moreland - FLASHPOINT #5 SKETCH Variant Cover Comic
5. Rachel Morrison - FLASHPOINT #5 SKETCH Variant Cover Comic
6. Adam Heisey - FLASHPOINT #5 SKETCH Variant Cover Comic
7. Scott Spoon - JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Variant Cover Comic
8. Stephanie Newcomer - JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Variant Cover Comic
9. Josh Olewiler - JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Variant Cover Comic
10. Mike Keller - Batman Statue
11. Mary McCleary - AMAZING SPIDERMAN #666 Comix Connection Variant
12. Caleb Lingenfelter - AMAZING SPIDERMAN #666 Comix Connection Variant
13. John Bingham - AMAZING SPIDERMAN #666 Comix Connection Variant
14. Jamie Hudson - Comix Connection T-shirt (you pick size)
15. John Mosher - $10.00 Gift Cetificate
16. Mandy Ward - $10.00 Gift Cetificate
17. Jason Resh - $10.00 Gift Cetificate

Comix Connection - Mechanicsburg:

1. Flashpoint #5 Variant Cover B - Elijah Elliot
2. Flashpoint #5 Variant Cover B - Cody Johnson
3. Flashpoint #5 Variant Cover B - Nick Tylwalk
4. Flashpoint #5 Sketch Variant Cover - Hanna Shuey
5. Flashpoint #5 Sketch Variant Cover - Jacob Casey
6. Flashpoint #5 Sketch Variant Cover - Joe Rinaldo
7. Justice League #1 Finch Variant Cover - Kimmee Bothe
8. Justice League #1 Finch Variant Cover - Theresa Peters
9. Justice League #1 Finch Variant Cover - Aj Loranzo
10. Batman Black & White Statue by Tony Daniel - Dale Plumber
11. Comix Connection T-Shirt - Ryan Elliot
12. $10.00 Gift Certificate - Dustin Eagle
13. $10.00 Gift Certificate - Ed Blust
14. $10.00 Gift Certificate - Bill Dickens
15. Amazing Spider-Man #666 Comix Connection Variant Cover - Chris Truett
16. Amazing Spider-Man #666 Comix Connection Variant Cover - Joshua Shuey
17. Amazing Spider-Man #666 Comix Connection Variant Cover - Neil Martin

A packed house at MIDNIGHT!

Congratulations, winners! Thanks to everyone that came out and had some late night fun! And remember, this Saturday, Sunday and Monday is our ultra-cool Labor Day Weekend Sale! The fun never stops at Comix Connection, does it?

FIRST IN LINE!

When Midnight strikes tonight

Where will you be

When Midnight strikes tonight

What will you see

The death of the old

And the birth of the new

When Midnight strikes tonight

At Comix Connection.

NEXT UP:

LABOR DAY WEEKEND SALE 2011!

Tomorrow. Midnight. Comix Connection. A new universe dawns. Be there.

That's right. Tomorrow at just past midnight at both Comix Connection locations, say goodbye to the old with FLASHPOINT #5 and hello to the New DCU 52 Universe with the arrival of JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 by Jim Lee and Geoff Johns. Be the first among fanboys and fangirls to read these senses-shattering issues before the new day dawns and the rest of comic book Fandom catches up with us! Both books will be released at one second past midnight tomorrow night, but while you're waiting there's this:

FROM 9PM - 1AM on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning:

There is a 25% OFF SALE on all in-stock DC/Vertigo trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions!

Enter the prize drawings, including a Batman Statue, a swell Comix Connection T-shirt, Variant Cover copies of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, and other neat stuff, NO PURCHASE NECESSARY, entries accepted between 9PM and 1AM!

Grab a FREE Flash ring to the first 50 people who purchase FLASHPOINT #5 at either store!

FIVE FREE BIN COMICS TO ANYONE WHO COMES INTO EITHER STORE from 9:00PM through 1:00AM!

The POSSIBILITY of cake!

PLUS: Our usual secret bonus bounceback coupon to all who attend!


See you all tomorrow night! What else is going on? Certainly nothing this cool!

I'm sure ALL OF YOU have one of these by now

I'm CERTAIN that ALL OF YOU got one of these, the coolest AMAZING SPIDER-MAN comic in the entire Universe:

Behold the glory that is... the Ultra-Rare Comix Connection Store Photo Cover Variant of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #666!

We still have a (substantially smaller) pile of these, and they're moving out the door pretty rapidly, so get your copies today! They're still available at the low low price of only $3.99 plus tax, but just wait until next year's Overstreet Price Guide comes out boyo! Free staff autographs with each purchase!

Are you ready for this? Because WE ARE!

This coming Tuesday Midnight, Comix Connection will release these smash titles on Tuesday Night/Wednesday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. AT BOTH STORES:

FLASHPOINT #5

JUSTICE LEAGUE#1

BE THE FIRST ON YOUR BLOCK TO READ these two senses-shattering issues... the last of the Old DC Universe and the FIRST OF THE NEW!

Hang with the Cool Kids at Comix Connection and also enjoy:

--A 25% OFF SALE on all in-stock DC trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on Tuesday night, August 30th

--Prize drawings, including a Batman Statue, a swell Comix Connection T-shirt, Variant Cover copies of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, and other neat stuff

--A FREE Flash ring to the first 50 people who purchase FLASHPOINT #5 at both stores

--FIVE FREE BIN COMICS TO ANYONE WHO COMES INTO EITHER STORE from 9:00PM on Tuesday, August 30th through 1:00AM on Wednesday, August 31st!


It's crazy! You might even get to see Jared and Joe in their FOOTY PAJAMAS! Or Bill and Ned in their Smoking Jackets holding one of these:


But I doubt it.

Come out for some bargains, some cool free swag and some FUN! And get a jump on the NEW DC UNIVERSE!

DRAWERBOXES™ ARE HERE!

Get 'em while they're hot... they won't last long!

More info on these amazing storage boxes HERE!

One more layer of AWESOME!

We've added ONE MORE LAYER OF AWESOME to the upcoming NEW DCU52 Midnight Release Parties that are scheduled for this upcoming Tuesday night/Wednesday morning...

ANYONE WHO APPEARS IN EITHER STORE DURING THE MIDNIGHT RELEASE EVENT BETWEEN NINE O'CLOCK PM AND ONE O'CLOCK AM CAN PICK ANY FIVE COMICS OUT OF THE BACK ISSUE BINS FOR FREE!

So, to recap:

We release these smash titles on Wednesday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. AT BOTH STORES:

FLASHPOINT #5

JUSTICE LEAGUE#1

There's a 25% OFF SALE on all in-stock DC trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on Tuesday night, August 30th

Prize drawings, including a Batman Statue, a swell Comix Connection T-shirt, Variant Cover copies of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, and other neat stuff

Free Goldenberg's Peanut Chews!

A FREE Flash ring to the first 50 people who purchase FLASHPOINT #5 at both stores

FIVE FREE BIN COMICS TO ANYONE WHO COMES INTO EITHER STORE from 9:00PM on Tuesday, August 30th through 1:00AM on Wednesday, August 31st!


Be the first on your block to read the earth-shattering new direction of DC Comics, gab some bargains and some free swag, and have some fun! Where else but COMIX CONNECTION!

(Click HERE for more info on the Midnight Release Parties!)

Wednesday Highlights 8/24/11

OK Sports Racers, here's a small list of the comic book goodness decorating the shelves of Comix Connection this week:

ANNE RICE SERVANT OF THE BONES #1

-CARNAGE FAMILY FEUD hardcover book


-CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE MAGAZINE #152 DESTINY
-CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE MAGAZINE #153 BALDER THE BRAVE
-CLASSIC MARVEL FIGURE MAGAZINE SPECIAL SAURON


-DC BLACKEST NIGHT FIGURE MAGAZINE #10 BLEEZ
-DC BLACKEST NIGHT FIGURE MAGAZINE #9 GANTHET
-DC BLACKEST NIGHT FIGURE MAGAZINE SPECIAL NEKRON
-DELUXE AQUA LOTUS DICE BAG
-DELUXE BLOOD LOTUS DICE BAG
-DELUXE IMPERIAL LOTUS DICE BAG

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS DRIZZT #1

-FF #8

-FF BY JONATHAN HICKMAN PREMIERE Hardcover book VOL 01

-FLASHPOINT HAL JORDAN #3
-FLASHPOINT KID FLASH LOST #3
-FLASHPOINT LOIS LANE AND THE RESISTANCE #3
-FLASHPOINT PROJECT SUPERMAN #3

KEVIN SMITH BIONIC MAN #1

MARVEL SELECT 1ST AVENGER CAPTAIN AMERICA Action Figure

-PUNISHER #2

-SERENITY VOL 02 BETTER DAYS & OTHER STORIES Hardcover book

SUPERMAN BEYOND #0

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ONGOING #1

-ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #1

-UNCANNY X-FORCE #13

-X-MEN #16

and a ton more! Come on in and see for yourself!

Midnight Release Party BONUS!

This just added:


The first 50 fans at each store who purchase FLASHPOINT #5 at either stores' NEW DCU52 Midnight Release Party will receive this ultra-cool FLASH RING absolutely FREE of charge!

(Click HERE for more info on the cool Comix Connection Midnight Release Parties.)

So, let's break this down:

• We release these smash titles on Wednesday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. AT BOTH STORES:

FLASHPOINT #5

JUSTICE LEAGUE#1

• There's a 25% OFF SALE on all in-stock DC trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on Tuesday night, August 30th
• Prize drawings, including a Batman Statue, a swell Comix Connection T-shirt, Variant Cover copies of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, and other neat stuff
• Free Goldenberg's Peanut Chews!
• AND NOW A FREE FLASH RING! AWESOME!

See you at MIDNIGHT on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, August 30th/31st!

AVENGERS MOVIE UPDATE!

HUGE SPOILER ALERT! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE ANY SPOILERS FROM THE UPCOMING JOSS WHEDON-PENNED AVENGERS MOVIE!

You have been warned!



Check this out, for possible reveal of the upcoming AVENGERS movie villains:


See more at the ICV2 website HERE!

AWESOME!

What a great time to be into comics!

Legal tender on all Federation Planets!

Check this out... Star Wars Coins:


Read all about it HERE! ROAD TRIP TO NIUE! (Anybody got an atlas? And a boat?)

The New DCU 52 EXTENDED trailer!

Check it:



I'm all a-tingle! See you at the Midnight Release Parties! They're gonna be hot ones!

DCU52 Midnight Release Parties!

Have you ever danced with the Devil in the pale moonlight?*

Er, I mean

Ever shop at COMIX CONNECTION in the pale moonlight?

No?

Well here's your chance:


Featuring:

• The release of these smash titles on Wednesday, August 31 at 12:01 a.m. AT BOTH STORES:

FLASHPOINT #5
JUSTICE LEAGUE#1
JUSTICE LEAGUE #1 Combo Pack (which is polybagged with a redemption code for a digital download of the issue upon purchase)

• A 25% OFF SALE on all in-stock DC trade paperbacks, graphic novels and collected editions from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on Tuesday night, August 30th

• Prize drawings, including a Batman Statue, a swell Comix Connection T-shirt, Variant Cover copies of the new JUSTICE LEAGUE #1, and other neat stuff

• Free Goldenberg's Peanut Chews!

You can ask one of the Comix Connection Counter Monkeys if they'll dance with you, but that's up to them.

*The Joker said this in some movie I think.

The return of DRAWERBOXES™!

That's right, we have a huge shipment of DrawerBoxes™ on the way... they should be here by the end of next week and won't last long. If you want some reserved for you, let your Friendly Neighborhood Comix Connection Counter Monkey™ know! What's a DrawerBox™? Read on:

"DrawerBoxes™" are storage boxes designed for comics that fill from the end rather than the top. They are actually a two-part container, consisting of an outside shell that provides support and a drawer that slides out of the shell from the end. This eliminates the need to repeatedly move boxes to get the contents of the box at the bottom of the stack since all of the boxes can be opened just like a filing cabinet. And the shells are made of extra durable cardboard, reinforced in such a way that they will support much more weight than the old-fashioned long boxes. Yet, because each box is separate and has handles on each end, they are just as portable. DrawerBoxes™ can be stacked in any configuration you want and every comic in each drawer is still accessible. You can even remove the drawer in the box at the bottom of the stack and leave the rest of the boxes in place while you peruse your collection.

More info HERE at the Collection Drawer Company website!


We'll also have a supply of the BoxLocs (to add stability to multiple stacks) and the adjustable DrawerRails, which are awesomely brilliant at keeping comics in partially filled DrawerBoxes™ from sliding around.


These are the real deal, not those cheaper low-quality knock-offs! DrawerBoxes are $14.99 each, and Half-boxes are $13.99... get 'em while they're hot!

Wednesday Highlights 8/17/11

Here's a brief list of some of the cool things in the stores this week:

-AVENGERS #16

-BATMAN #713

BETTIE PAGE HOT ROD PILL BOX

-CAPTAIN AMERICA #2

D&D NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE

-DC COMICS PRESENTS TEEN TITANS #1
-DC RETROACTIVE BATMAN THE 90S #1
-DC RETROACTIVE THE FLASH THE 90S #1
-DC RETROACTIVE WONDER WOMAN THE 90S #1

DOCTOR WHO ADIPOSE FLOATING PEN

-DR WHO INSIDER #5
-DR WHO MAGAZINE #436

EPIC GAMES: GEARS OF WAR HEROCLIX

-FEAR ITSELF DEADPOOL #3
-FEAR ITSELF FEARSOME FOUR #3
-FEAR ITSELF HOME FRONT #5

-FLASHPOINT ABIN SUR THE GREEN LANTERN #3
-FLASHPOINT LEGION OF DOOM #3
-FLASHPOINT THE OUTSIDER #3
-FLASHPOINT WONDER WOMAN AND THE FURIES #3

-GREEN LANTERN CORPS #63

-INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #507

-JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #626

KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #177

-MAGIC THE GATHERING 2012 CORE SET EVENT DECKS

SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER VILLAINS HC

SPIDER-ISLAND AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #1

-STAR WARS KNIGHT ERRANT DELUGE #1

-TALES OF THE BATMAN GENE COLAN Hardcover Book

TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN OMNIBUS

-ULTIMATE COMICS FALLOUT #6

-VENOM #6

-WALKING DEAD #88

X-MEN SCHISM #3

Dive in, fans!

Hungry Pennsylvanians thank you!

Well, we just got the numbers back from the good folks at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and I must say that I am most impressed with everyone!

At this year's Creator Cookout at Comix Connection - Mechanicsburg, you fine people donated a total of

532 pounds of food

and a total cash donation total of $226.00!

THAT'S AMAZING! THANK YOU ALL! Way to go! It just goes to show you how generous comic book fans can be. NERDS RULE!

BATWING in action on the streets of Pittsburgh!

Sadly, during filming it crashed and lost a wing! Read more at the ICV2 link.



Ahh, the magic of Hollywood!