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I'm sorry I missed this but Metropolis Comics has their "9-9-9" back issue sale going on.  Starting from Sept. 9 all back issues were 10 percent off. The prices drop 10 percent more each day until Sept. 17.  There are some exceptions --  from the bulletin:

On the 9th, all back issues (excluding the variants wall behind the cash register area) are 10% off.  On the 10th, 20% off.  On the 11th, 30% off.  And so on.  That's right.  That means on the 17th, all back issues in the top bins are 90% OFF.

Remember this is for back issues and not the new release stuff.  Complete 9-9-9 sale info here.

That 90 percent part sounds really nice, but you have to figure some of the items you may want will be gone by the time those back issues hit 50 percent.  It may mean I'll have to get over there sooner rather than later.

For more information:

Metropolis Comics
16509 Bellflower Blvd.
Bellflower, CA. 90706
(562) 263-0277


Above: Editor (and busy artist) Bill Morrison (left) and artist Tone Rodriguez sketch for Simpsons Comics fans at Metropolis Comics in July. (Robert Meeks/Press-Telegram) 

Artist-writer Batton Lash signs the Simpsons crossover poster made up from the cover art of the three-part series. 

Dozens of Simpsons fans coursed through the aisles of Metropolis Comics (16509 Bellflower Blvd.) Wednesday July 1 to purchase the latest comics and meet the creators behind the pages.

Artist-writer Batton Lash (creator of "Supernatural Law"), Bongo Comics honcho Bill Morrison and artist Tone Rodriguez, creators of the "Simpsons Crossover Event" comic books, had their ink-stained hands full with signing individual issues, posters and sketching for fans.

The crossover storyline ran in Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson and Simpsons Super Spectacular. The series was written by Lash with art by Rodriguez and edited by Morrison. The story features many of the familiar Simpsons characters along with their favorite superhero, Radioactive Man.

Having a story line in a comic series crossover with other books isn't unusual -- in fact, it's a common practice of the larger comic companies like Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Most of you regular Modern Mythology readers are well-acquainted with semi-recent crossovers like DC Comics' Final Crisis and Marvel Comics' Secret Invasion.

What happened only once in a while many moons ago is now de rigeur for the big two, with new major events happening several times per year throughout several comics titles.

But that's the joke behind having a major crossover with the Simpsons, says Lash's wife Jackie Estrada, who explained that Lash, Rodriguez and Morrison offer this crossover with a nudge and wink to the fans.

Lash was particularly busy signing posters and taking requests for sketches -- even if it was for characters he didn't regularly draw himself. Speaking of Lash's characters; on the signing table beside his latest Simpsons work were collected and single issue editions of his series "Supernatural Law."

The humor and horror premise of Law follows the adventures of attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd who represent the "creatures of the night."

The comic series was created 15 years ago from characters that had previously been published in The National Law Journal and The Brooklyn Paper. "Supernatural Law" is still published as a printed comic but it also has a following online, says Lash.

To read the "Supernatural Law" Web comic and learn more about the work of Batton Lash visit exhibitapress.com.

Check your local comics retailer for copies of the Simpsons crossover issues.

The folks at Metropolis Comics told me the Simpsons signing was a success and promised to keep us in the loop for any upcoming store appearances.

Editor (and busy artist) Bill Morrison (left) and artist Tone Rodriguez sketch for Simpsons Comics fans. 

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Simpsons crossover event at Metropolis Comics

Metropolis Comics in Bellflower will host a signing event to celebrate the comic book crossover of Simpsons Comics, Bart Simpson and Simpsons Super Spectacular next Wednesday July 1.

The final issue in the crossover story is released that Wednesday and customers can snag all three issues and get their copies signed.

Artist-writer Batton Lash ("Supernatural Law"), artist Tone Rodriguez and Bongo Comics honcho Bill Morrison will be on hand to sign copies of the Simpson crossover issues and do sketches from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

...And I should mention that there will be donuts with your Simpsons comics purchase.


Metropolis Comics is located at 16509 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA. For more information call (562) 263-0277.

 

 

  

Free Comic Book Day is a national event in which participating national and international comics retailers give away select comics (while supplies last) on the first Saturday in May every year.

And that is only a day away.

Some local comic stores will have special guests and offer special gifts for customers. But the important thing is that most will offer free titles from Marvel (Avengers and Wolverine), DC Comics (Green Lantern Blackest Night #0 and the DC Kids Mega Sampler), Top Cow (Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer preview) and others.

This list is not a comprehensive roundup of every retailer in the Long Beach or South Bay area who are participating but these are the ones I visit: 


Pulp Fiction (4501 E. Carson St. Long Beach, CA., 562-496-3343)

Comic book lovers and those in need of food will benefit this Saturday.

Along with giving away a bunch of comics Pulp Fiction owner Mike Lerner will be collecting donations for the Food Bank of Southern California from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Lerner said customers who make Food Bank donations will get additional free merchandise, including comics, movie passes, coffee and cup cake vouchers and other surprises. Monetary and non-perishable food donations will be accepted.

I should mention that the movie passes Pulp Fiction will give out to Food Bank donors is for a midnight showing of "Battle Royale" at the Art Theater (2025 E. 4th St. Long Beach CA. 90814, 562-438-5435).  This film is not for the kids. However, for adult fans of "Battle Royale" who may want a chance to see it on a bigger screen than the one in their living rooms these tickets would be cool indeed.

Visit www.pulpfictiononline.com for more information.


Geoffrey's Comics (15900 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite B Gardena, CA., 310-538-3198)

For Geoffrey's Comics  FCBD starts from noon and goes to 8 p.m. In honor of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" opening this weekend they will have an appearance by Wolverine and he'll have Iron Man there just in case things get rough.

Don't worry If the free stuff goes fast (Geoff Jr. says that's not likely) Geoffrey's is selling everything except new books for 30 percent off. So if you missed any trades that you want (I know I have) then Geoffrey's is the place for you.  DVDs will be 50 percent off and there will be an additional 30 percent off already discounted trades.

Enough from me, the flier can be found here.


Metropolis Comics (16509 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA., 562-263-0277)

Metropolis Comics will have free comics as well as signings, sketches and appearances from Joshua Fialkov (writer, "Rampaging Wolverine" and "Cyblade"), artist Brett Nance ("S.P.a.Z." and "Man-Boys") and some creators from The Antidote Trust entertainment collective and "The Wicked." The fun starts at 11 a.m.

Check out the press release for signing times.


The Comic Bug (1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA., 310-372-6704)

I spoke with The Comic Bug co-owner Mike Wellman yesterday and he mentioned so many special guests doing sketches and signings on Free Comic Book Day I could barely keep up.

I may not be able to list them all, but here are some: Writers Joshua Fialkov ("Cyblade" and "Rampaging Wolverine") and Joshua Dysart ("Unknown Soldier"), artists Scott Koblish ("Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds"), Chris Moreno ("Toy Story") and Rafael Navarro ("Gumby").

Wellman says artists Rafael Gonzalez and Jamilyn will be doing sketches for customers as well.

I am told that Joshua Dysart may have some copies of Unknown Soldier #7 to give away to certain guests.  If I have not said enough about that series yet let me tell you it's darn good.

www.thecomicbug.com/index.php


Amazing Comics & Cards (5555 Stearns St. Long Beach, CA., 562-493-4427)

This is my usual haunt and I will likely drop by. Amazing will be participating in FCBD and I hear there may be a superhero or two in the house.


Comic Cult (12329 Imperial Highway, Norwalk CA., 562-868-2772)

Comic Cult will be involved in FCBD again this year and will be open their regular Saturday hours from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.