Mark's Epic Blog of Randomness

 By Mark Rodriguez This time around we swung around Third Eye as we got a new book to add to the pullbox. The store has STILL not rebuilt the manga section. This might not happen til next year at this point. Anyways, here's the haul for today.  Batman # 15- Bruce Wayne was murdered... and Batman somehow has to solve his own murder while keeping his identity secret. The question is, how was Bruce 'murdered' and yet still survive to run around as Batman? Batgirl # 25- Batgirl made it to issue 25, but there's little to celebrate as her father, David Caine is back.  Spider-Woman # 1- The symbiotes just won't go away. This time Jessica Drew has become attached to the Carnage symbiote. She has to continue her heroics while trying to control her newfound murderous impulses. This is the new one I'm adding to the pullbox.   Masters of the Universe- Legends of Eternia # 4- The story continues. G.I Joe/Tomb Raider # 2- This epic and unexpected crossover continues!  ...

 By Mark Rodriguez So this time around it seems we're getting more characters double-dipping, we're skipping a week, and then we're getting a free 30th Anniversary update. I'm curious as to what's going on.   So Minato got a new outfit and another outfit bundle to catch her up with the others last month... and now she's getting yet another outfit. We then skip the second week for some reason, and now Honoka gets to triple or quadruple dip with yet another costume, which is sure to anger fans of Christie, Tina or anyone else that hasn't gotten an outfit yet. The most intriguing thing is this free 30th Anniversary DLC.  Minato gets a Weekend Mission Bundle, and as before, it's the same outfit in four different colors, each with a different name. We'll get back to these at the end of the month. I'm not sure which one I'll get, but it might be either the black one or the white one with the pink cap and straps.    Of course, I'm sure everyone ...

 By Mark Rodriguez This time around we missed out on Trick or Read since it was one week before we were expecting and there really weren't there weren't that many comics we were interested in. We swung by Alpha Comics and they still had extra copies, so I did grab the one comic I was sorta interested in. I mean, it's free after all. G.I Joe/Tomb Raider #1- Part one of a five issue mini series. Decided to grab an alternate cover.  The Amazing Venom #2- The adventures continue as it looks like the new Venom is heading into space. Spider-Man and Hulk Fire and Brimstone #3- The team up continues. Gambit Gone #2- Wendy's pick. There are two Gambits now, the other being from another reality. What will happen when the two card dealing Canjuns clash? Tales of the TMNT Coastal Chaos #2- The story continues as the Turtles meet Ray Fillet.  TMNT Journeys #14- The story continues. The reprint of Mirage comics Volume 4! The Infernal Hulk #1- This is the one Trick or Read comi...

 By Mark Rodriguez So the preview showed that Minato will be double-dipping this month as she gets a new outfit and catches up on the previous outfits that the rest of the cast has. Nyotengu and Kasumi get new outfits as well. Opinions are mixed leaning very heavily towards the negative side as people were hoping for other characters like Tina and Mila to get new outfits. Let's see if the costumes themselves make up for it.   Week 1- Minato Diner Part-Timer Bundle-  Minato gets a new waitress outfit, and since the outfit is exclusive to her (so far), she might actually be a part-time waitress. Her outfits are called Sunday Rock 'n' Roll, Monday R&B, Wednesday Big Band Jazz and Friday Pop. As we said before it's the same outfit in four different colors. I'll be getting the black one, the Monday edition. If we go strictly by this, I guess we can say she's off Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. I mean she is part-timer after all. Now I wonder if testing out NiC...

 By Mark Rodriguez It feels good to hit the comic shop on a Wednesday. We got a lot cool stuff this time around, as well as one issue I somehow missed last month.    Miles Morales Spider-Man # 2- Somehow missed it the first time around. Things heat up as this time the new enemy is after Miles' father instead of Spider-Man. Miles Morales Spider-Man # 3- The story continues as the villain isn't just deadly, he also affects Miles' powers.  The Amazing Spider-Man Halloween Special- Hallow's Eve is out causing trouble, and Spider-Man gets a new costume? This should be a fun one-shot. Venom # 1- Another re-numbering. After being with MJ for so long, the Venom symbiote is finally back with good ol' Eddie Brock! The Punisher Showdowns: Black Widow - The Punisher has several run-ins with different Marvel characters starting with the Black Widow. How could I not get this one?  Masters of the Universe # 4- The Wings of Fate - How many new MOTU comics is Dark Horse makin...

 By Mark Rodriguez This time around Johnny joined us as we grabbed some comics from both Third Eye and Alpha Comics. We found some very interesting comics this time around. I also got the first issue of that Masters of the Universe comic I missed out on. There's also a cool crossover comic on the horizon.   The biggest haul was over at Third Eye Comics. Johnny took some time to check out the place. Sadly the entire manga section is still missing. Masters of the Universe Legends of Eternia # 1- As luck has it, by the time I found out this series existed, we were on number two. Luckily I was able to back-order it from Third Eye and here it is. Batman # 14- The Bad Seeds story continues as we enter week two. I hope the story makes sense if I just collect the Batman issues. Seems Mr. Freeze is involved. Poison Ivy and Mr. Freeze. Why does that sound familiar? Batgirl # 24- It seems Batgirl will also get involved with the Bad Seeds storyline. It's not too often that she deals wi...

 By Mark Rodriguez Portals have opened up in both the Makai world and our world (in the Chicago area). Morrigan relinquished her crown to Lilith as they enlist several Street Fighters to help out. This turns Morrigan feral and it seems she has gotten John Talbain on her side. Meanwhile Lilith is talking to some shadow creature only she can see which is manipulating her. What will happen next? "Queen's Shadow" opens as the fight in Chicago continues, as Cammy and Charlie are overwhelmed by the monsters and demons. One of the monsters on their side tells them they should fall back as this is not a fight they can win. Elsewhere BB Hood is gunning down more monsters. John Talbain is killing everyone in his wake while Morrigan drains the souls from humans and monsters alike. At Castle Aensland, Lilith sits on the throne as Rose explains the history behind England's Magna Carta. Demitri looms overhead, as it seems he has been the shadow creature all along. Rose continues t...