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WonderCon 2010 tickets now on sale!

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:06:00 +0000

WonderCon is coming up, and you can get your tickets at Comics Conspiracy. Buy your tickets in advanced to save some money off the door price!

Adult 3-Day - $30.00 (save $10.00)
Junior/Senior 3-Day - $15.00 (save $5.00)
Adult 1-Day (Fri or Sat) - $12.00 (save $3.00)
Junior/Senior 1-Day (Fri or Sat) - $6.00 (save $2.00)
Adult Sunday - $10.00
Junior/Senior Sunday - $5.00
Kids under 11 are free with an Adult paid membership!

See everyone at the con!

Staff Picks for March 3rd, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:07:00 +0000

Ryan - First Wave #1 (of 6) (DC Comics)
Ken - Ultimate New Ultimates #1 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Planetary HC Vol 4 (WildStorm/DC Comics)
Toby - Girl Comics #1 (of 3) (Marvel Comics)
Charlie - Kevin Smith's Green Hornet #1 (Dyanamite Entertainment)

The Geekbox: Episode 55

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:47:00 +0000

You can discuss this episode on our forums here.

The Geekbox — Episode 55 (2010-03-02)
Wherein we discuss comic artist Nick Simmons’ rampant plagiarism, Lost 6×05, PlayStation 3 meltdowns, the Geekbox’s Xbox 360 Achievement Point contest, Mega Man 10, baseball videogames, exceedingly insane auctions, Burn Notice 3×15, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, listener mail, and violet proto-drakes. Starring Ryan Scott, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Alice Liang.
Running Time: 1h 18m 7s
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Staff Picks for February 24th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:57:00 +0000

Ryan - Flash Rebirth #6 (of 6) (DC Comics)
Ken - New Avengers #62 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Irredeemable #11 (BOOM! Studios)
Toby - Gotham City Sirens #9 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Blackest Night #7 (of 8) (DC Comics)

The Geekbox: Episode 54

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:54:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 54 (2010-02-23)
Wherein we discuss awesomely creative commercials, green-screening, Burn Notice 3×14, Spartacus, the truth about Fitch’s age, nocturnal releases, BioShock 2 (pretty spoiler-free), The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom, Ace Attorney, Lost 5×04 (spoilers!), porno parodies, the million dollar comic, and editorial shakeups at DC Comics. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Running Time: 1h 14m 11s
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Staff Picks for February 17th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:17:00 +0000

Ryan - Tiny Titans #25 (DC Comics)
Ken - Doomwar #1 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Joe the Barbarian #1 (Vertigo/DC Comics)
Toby - Psylocke #4 (Marvel Comics)
Charlie - Green Lantern #51 (DC Comics)

The Geekbox — Episode 53

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:13:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 53 (2010-02-16)
Wherein we discuss Lost 6×03, Burn Notice 3×13, World of Warcraft server transfers, competitive games, Stadium Events, Kotaku’s recent HDTV penetration survey, watching the Super Bowl for the commercials, and movie spoilers (and staying unspoiled). Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Brock Sager.
Running Time: 1h 15m 41s
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Staff Picks for February 10th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:05:00 +0000

Ryan - Secret Six #18 (DC Comics)
Ken - Moon Knight #5 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Daytripper #3 (DC Comics)
Toby - Batgirl #7 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Adventure Comics #7 (DC Comics)

The Geekbox — Episode 52

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:39:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 52 (2010-02-09)
Wherein we discuss the Puppy Bowl, Lost 6×01 (including an awesome listener e-mail), Burn Notice 3×12, Smallville: Absolute Justice, Star Trek Online, our growing excitement for BioShock 2, bawwwwwwwwwwing about spoilers, Ace Attorney Investigations impressions, and Vegas vacation tips. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Running Time: 1h 27m 40s
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The Geekbox: Episode 50 & 51

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:15:00 +0000

Apparently I didn't post episode 50 when it went up, so here it is!

You can discuss this episode on our forums here.

The Geekbox — Episode 50 (2010-01-27)
Wherein we discuss website redesigns, the Eatbox starring Karen Chew, MFing Avatar, Burn Notice 3×10, Buffy Season 8, the Gabrielle Anwar scale, Lost season 6 predictions, Mega Man, Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, BioShock 2, dumb MMO character names, helping Haiti, and Mass Effect. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Patrick Joynt.

Running Time: 1h 20m 16s
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The Geekbox — Episode 51 (2010-02-02)
Wherein we discuss Foursquare, Vegas vacations, Burn Notice 3×11, Mass Effect 2, Darksiders (spoilers!), White Knight Chronicles, Wizard: The Magazine of Absolute Failure, Star Trek Offline, classic Mega Man, SF Sketchfest, outdated TV rating systems, the Fall of the Lich King, and the first four minutes of Lost’s sixth season (spoilers, obviously!). Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Mike Cruz, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Running Time: 1h 24m 47s
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Staff Picks for January 27th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:11:00 +0000

Ryan - Batman & Robin #7 (DC Comics)
Ken - Captain America: Reborn #6 (of 6) (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Irredeemable #10 (BOOM! Studios)
Toby - Gotham City Sirens #8 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Green Lantern #50 (DC Comics)

The Geekbox: Episode 49

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:09:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 49 (2010-01-21)
Wherein we discuss late-night dumbness, moneyhatting, the depths of MMO obsession, EA Sports Active, why Dragon Age is “a bunch of Lord of the Rings crap,” developing relationships 101 (AKA the most awkward conversation ever), clones vs. clothes, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, and the countdown to Burn Notice’s return. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and Brock Sager.
Running Time: 1h 9m 8s
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Staff Picks for January 20th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Ryan - Joe the Barbarian #1 (of 8) (DC Comics)
Ken - Captain America #602 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Incorruptible #2 (Boom! Studios)
Toby - Batman: Streets of Gotham #8 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Blackest Night: The Flash #2 (of 3) (DC Comics)

The Geekbox — Episode 48

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:27:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 48 (2010-01-14)

Wherein we discuss Torchwood, Tom Green’s sheer idiocy, Demon’s Souls, the Goonies, Bayonetta, Star Trek Online, the A-Team (including the first official Geekbox fanfic production), Avatar(d), Lost vs. Obama, Spider-Man 4’s sudden downward spiral, and near-birthdays. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.
Running Time: 1h 14m 24s
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Staff Picks for January 13th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:23:00 +0000

Ryan - Secret Six #17 (DC Comics)
Ken - Punisher MAX #3 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - The Unwritten #9 (DC Comics)
Toby - Adventure Comics #6 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Catwoman #83 (DC Comics)

The Geekbox — Episode 47

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:10:00 +0000

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The Geekbox — Episode 47 (2010-01-08)
Wherein we discuss playing games with the family, trivial information, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, our eternal love for Batman: Arkham Asylum, the A-Team, the most idiotic manbaby in comics, the Lost Supper, and learning to love the Venture Bros. Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Justin Haywald, and Ryan Higgins.
Running Time: 1h 6m 29s
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Staff Picks for January 6th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:56:00 +0000

Ryan - Suicide Squad #67 (DC Comics)
Ken - Siege #1 (of 4) (Marvel Comics)
Sam - Stumptown #2 (Oni Press)
Toby - The Boys #38 (Dynamite Entertainment)
Charlie - Blackest Night: Wonder Woman #2 (of 3) (DC Comics)

The Geekbox — Episode 46

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:54:00 +0000

The Geekbox — Episode 46 (2009-12-31)

Wherein we discuss this week’s special guest host, Burn Notice’s impending return, the happy holidays, Sherlock Holmes, a dramatic reading from Entertainment Weekly, our favorite games of the decade, SyFy’s Alice miniseries, Torchwood, Fitch’s reaction to Venture Bros., and making the jump to Windows 7. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, Ryan Higgins, and special guest-host Greg Ford.
Running Time: 1h 35m 38s
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Comics Conspiracy's Top 10 Comics and Graphic Novels of 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:06:00 +0000

Well, it's now officially 2010, so here's a look back at our Top 10 Comics and Graphic Novels sold in 2009! These are strictly by quantity, and in no way represent quality, however, I think these are all fine books and would recommend them all!

Top 10 Comics of 2009
1. Captain America #600
2. Blackest Night #1 (of 8)
3. Batman & Robin #1
4. Blackest Night #2 (of 8)
5. Blackest Night #3 (of 8)
6. Captain America: Reborn #1 (of 6)
7. Green Lantern #44
8. Batman & Robin #2
9. Green Lantern #43
10. Flash: Rebirth #1 (of 6)

Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2009
1. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen 1910
2. Fables TP Vol 12 The Dark Ages
3. James Jean's Process Recess HC Vol 3
4. Green Lantern Sinestro Corps War TP Vol 1
5. Watchmen TP
6. Green Lantern Sinestro Corps War TP Vol 2
7. Walking Dead TP Vol 10 What We Become
8. Star Trek Countdown TP
9. Batman: Whatever Happened to the Caped Cursader HC
10. Irredeemable TP Vol 1

Staff Picks for December 30th, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:50:00 +0000

Ryan - Blackest Night #6 (of 8) (DC Comics)
Ken - Blackest Night #6 (of 8) (DC Comics)
Sam - Blackest Night #6 (of 8) (DC Comics)
Toby - Blackest Night #6 (of 8) (DC Comics)
Charlie - Blackest Night #6 (of 8) (DC Comics)

...what, it was the only book that came out this week!

Comics Conspiracy Holiday Hours & Sale info

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:51:00 +0000

The holidays are approaching quickly (and if you're still looking for some good last-minute gifts...), and we'll have some special holiday hours for a few days. Full schedule below...

Thursday, December 24th - 11am-5pm
Friday, December 25th- Closed for Christmas!
Wednesday, December 30th - 10am-8p, however there is no new shipment this week. (Sale hours)
Thursday, December 31st - 10am-5pm (Sale hours)
Friday, January 1st - 10am - 5pm (Sale hours)
Saturday, January 2nd - 10am - 7pm (Sale hours)

What's all this Sale hours stuff about? Well, since there's no new shipment on the 30th (although we are getting Blackest Night #6 and a free Avengers book), we've decided to have a big NEW YEARS SALE instead! Starting Wednesday, December 30th, we're having one of our biggest sales ever! Huge discounts on everything in the store, including statues, something we almost never have on sale! All the discounts are listed below...

All Toys - 50% off!
All Current Comics - 40% off!
All Trade Paperbacks/Hardcovers - 30% off!
All Statues - 20% off!
All Back Issues (under $10) - $1 each! (50% off back issues $10 or more)

Come say goodbye to 2009 and hello to 2010 with Comics Conspiracy and some awesome deals on comics!

The Geekbox: Episode 44

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:47:00 +0000

The Geekbox — Episode 44 (2009-12-17)
Wherein we discuss Umloud 2009, obsessive gaming, The Princess and the Frog (the most racist movie ever), Doctor Who, the Venture Bros. season non-finale, Red Cliff, the Spike Video Game Awards, the most dangerous house in Sunnyvale, Mega Man 10, Karen’s porno comic review, and the technical definition of a decade. Starring Ryan Scott, Karen Chu, Andrew Fitch, and Ryan Higgins.

Running Time: 1h 13m 15s
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Staff Picks for December 16th, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:42:00 +0000

Woops! A few days late, but here's our staff picks for this week!

Ryan - Outsiders #25 (DC Comics)
Ken - Chimichanga #1 (Albatross Comics)
Sam - Incorruptible #1 (BOOM! Studios)
Toby - The Marvelous Land of Oz #2 (of 8) (Marvel Comics)
Charlie - Green Lantern Corps #43 (DC Comics)

The Geekbox: Episode 43

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:15:00 +0000

The Geekbox — Episode 43 (2009-12-10)

Wherein we discuss Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, the insane Bayonetta demo, Assassin’s Creed II frustration, unobtanium (Avatar: The Movie: The Game spoilers!), insane Duke Nukem Forever developer quotes, pre-order incentives, DC: Earth One, the latest episode of Venture Bros., and the man who beat World of Warcraft. Starring Ryan Scott, Andrew Fitch, Justin Haywald, Ryan Higgins, and Jade Kraus.
Running Time: 1h 18m 26s
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Staff Picks for December 9th, 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Comics Conspiracy) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:26:00 +0000

Ryan - Secret Six #16 (DC Comics)
Ken - Punisher Max #2 (Marvel Comics)
Sam - The Unwritten #8 (DC Comics/Vertigo)
Toby - Batgirl #5 (DC Comics)
Charlie - Adventure Comics #5 (DC Comcis)