Surprising Nobody, Captain Americ Returns.

I mean, duh. Of course he's coming back. His movie is out next year. What did you think was gonna happen? President Obama puts on the red, white and blue pyjamas to face off with the Red Skull (technically the Red Stomach the last time we saw him) and the Dark Avengers, allowing himself to appear unmasked upon at least thirty Marvel covers a month (excluding variants) for the next two years? Cap from the 40's decides to stay in this time? Who cares if we saw the rigor mortis of the body, Steve's creepy open eye staring accusingly at us, the uncaring comic book community. He's always been meant to come back.

Bucky however, hasn't proven himself unworthy of the mantle (so far), he hasn't gone loony, killed innocent civilians, urinated on the flag, or been tortured and killed by the Red Tum Tum. Or even crapped on about the land of the free ad infinitum. Theres no reason for him to give up the mantle, unless he doesn't want it.

The whole series (50+ issues and counting) has been one of my favourites from Marvel in recent years. The actual character has always been a bit too patriotic for my liking. Cap was definitely in need of a makeover before this volume (not counting Ultimate Cap) , and Brubaker, Epting and co. have risen to the challenge.

How could they not bring back one of comics' oldest characters? Do you think we've seen the last of Bruce Wayne, either? Regardless of the fact that the comic only really started selling around the exact point that Steve bit the dust, this storyline has been in the works for much of the last four years, and now begins the payoff. Knowing Brubaker, it should be worth it.

Supanova Perth is Approaching...

Hey there good citizens of Perth,

Not that you need to be reminded, but Supanova is fast approaching! I didn't know
what to expect last year, but I was certainly surprised by the level of professionalism bought to the convention by Daniel Zachariou and his team. The guest stars, international visitors and variety of local and interstate booths gave Perth an idea of just what it is we've been missing for many years.

Whats really great about an event like Supanova is that people seem to enjoy it for a variety of reasons. Some like to dress up as their favourite manga characters, others like to rummage through a plethora of back issues. Some like watching sweaty men perspire over everywhere as they pretend to beat the living hell out of each other. Some even go for the overpriced Dominoes pizza.

Personally, I'm looking forward to getting my battered old copy of Watchmen #1 signed by Dave Gibbons. And the over priced Pizza. Actually, another highlight for me last year was checking out Kings Comics. An awesome comic shop from Sydney, they bought their own personal flavour to Perth last year with the precision of a military operation. And their selection was humbling to any stocker of graphic fiction in this state. Their range did not just depend on the relatively 'safe' standbys of Marvel and DC, they had a large selection of independent non superhero graphic novels to sink your teeth into. Definitely an ideal to aspire to. And appropriate ideas from (Bwah hah haaaaah).

So come the 4th and 5th of July, make sure you check it out at the Claremont Showground. If you want to know more details, check out their website @supanova.com.au

And if you do head to the show, make sure you make Quality Comics one of your destinations. We may not be the fanciest shop there, but we promise to have some items that are unique to the convention, and some specials that may blow your socks off (they may not, your mileage may vary).