On February 20th, from 5 - 8pm, Mack White will be joining us to sign copies of the comics anthology book Hotwire vol. 2.

Well known for his comics work in indie anthologies like Zero Zero, and his own comics like Villa of the Mysteries, Mack White's work has recently focused a lot on fact-based subjects and on his studies as parapolitical researcher. The Busha Junta, a best-selling Fantagraphics anthology he co-edited and contributed to, took a look at the two Bush presidencies. In the anthology Hotwire vol. 2, White deconstructs the western myth of the OK Corral in his story "Showdown at Hustler's Ridge."

Be sure to check out the art and articles on his website linked above, and join us and meet a native Texan cartoonist not afraid to depict controversial topics in a new light.

On February 23rd, from 4 - 7pm, legendary writer Michael Moorcock will be here to sign the new Del Rey illustrated edition of Elric: Stealer of Souls. John Picacio, the book's cover and interior artist, will be here, as well. Don't miss this amazing opportunity!

Following the success of their Robert E. Howard Conan reprintings, Del Rey are now republishing Michael Moorcock's Elric stories in the order they were originally written. Elric, an albino sorcerer that relied more on his intelligence than strength, was a different kind of fantasy character, along with his sentient, vampiric sword Stormbringer. Moorcock has been hugely influential to writers of fantasy and comics both, and contemporary Alan Moore provides the Foreward for the first volume.

We'll have refreshments available during the signing. 

 
That's right, this is going to be the laziest launch party ever! Creator Rob Osborne might not even show up!

Your purchase of the first issue of The Nearly Infamous Zango will get you free chips and some daytime television! Wear your bunny slippers!

 
Just like the first three years, we'll be hosting the STAPLE! Pre-Party on the Friday evening before the Independent Media Expo!

The Pre-Party gives the creators a chance to meet each other and fans before the busy day ahead of them. the atmosphere is relaxed, and as Texans, we know that our guests get the best. hence, a keg of Shiner (we really need to hit them up for a sponsorship sometime). There'll be other non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, as well.

We're expecting special guests Eric Powell and Brian Wood to drop by, so don't miss this mixer!

 
This year, the fourth STAPLE! Independent Media Expo will be at the Monarch Event Center on March 1st, from 11am to 7pm. Admission will be just five dollars.

What is STAPLE!, you ask? It's a convention that promotes independent creative media, like comics, art, animation, self-published literature and more! It gives an audience a chance to discover works by exciting new talents!

This year's special guests will be Eric Powell, creator of The Goon, and Brian Wood, whose comics include the vertigo titles DMZ and Northlanders.

 
We're proud to be teaming up with the Alamo Drafthouse for a special showing of Howard the Duck. We were sad to hear of Howard creator and comics legend Steve Gerber's passing, as his works were one of the earlier examples of the true potential of comics.

We know Gerber didn't like the movie, but if it helps introduce his timeless comics to the mainstream, you know we're onboard.

 
On Saturday, March 8th, we'll be opening up our storage area from 10am - 5pm to make our back issues available for purchase! We open up the storage once a month, so mark your calendat!

On Saturday, March 16th, we will be hosting a Scary Mansion in-store. Singer Leah Hayes will also be signing her Fantagraphics book Funeral of the Heart.

April 9th, we will be joined by artist Paul Maybury, who will be signing his new graphic novel Aqua Leung.

...and at some point around South by Southwest, Judge Dredd is going to be dropping by the store. Seriously.