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 Ben Templesmith, one of Fright Night's headliners and artist of Wormwood: Gentleman Corpse, Welcome to Hoxford, Fell, and 30 Days of Night, talks to us about his creations, their futures, and recurring nightmares of Malve. (Don't worry, we have them too.)
Although he emphatically denies his tremendous fear of interrogation by canine, Tim Seeley, one of Fright Night’s premier guests, did submit to interrogation by Malve, which everyone knows can be a fate worse than death! Tim, brother, you shoulda done it doggy-style!. |
Robert Kirkman, best known for his work on The Walking Dead and Invincible, and Marvel Comics' Marvel Zombies miniseries, called in to our Paradise Valley store last Wednesday to discuss the 50th issue of Walking Dead, his days in the comic shop, shaking stigmas, and why he isn't writing Amazing Spider-man. |
The creator of Nightly News and writer of Transhuman and Pax Romana, sat down with us this week and answered a few questions, along with a couple about his new book, Red Mass For Mars, which hit shelves last week. |
June 28th's Midsummer Night's Anime Fest went down without a hitch--if you don't count the malfunctioning (but now repaired) air conditioner. However, with the introduction of three new game shows, Ramen Warrior, the cosplay contest, and anime on the big screen, the Otakus were kept preoccupied with what's really important: The love of anime and having a blast. |
The First Annual Saboten-Con, a new Arizona anime convention that was planned in less than four months, went off without a hitch over the weekend of May 24th through May 26th 2008. Check out the full story and pictures from the event! |
On Saturday, May 31st, Atomic Comics Phoenix hosted its first Ultimate Sci-Fi Debate. Which is more superior? Star Wars or Star Trek? Who is the Ultimate UBERGEEK? Atomic John fills us in on the more notable events on what took place during this all day Geek Fest. |
Comic book fans who visited Atomic Comics Arizona were treated to a once in a lifetime opportunity: the chance to meet the original seven artists and ‘Founding Fathers’ of Image Comics all in one place: Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Jim Valentino, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen and Whilce Portacio. |
This week we sat down with Damon Foster, founder and creator of Oriental Cinema, to discuss Kaiju, self publishing, Asian cinema, and population control. Damon is the guest of honor at this year's GODZILLAFEST, which stomped through our Phoenix location this Sunday, April 20th. |
|  RADIATION INTERROGATION: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Wednesday afternoon, it was revealed that Skrulls had infiltrated Atomic Comics. Fortunately, Secret Invasion writer Brian Michael Bendis was able to advise us how to deal with the pest problem. While he was at it, he answered a few questions for fans at the Mesa Superstore.
Whether your interest is crime drama, futuristic sci-fi, fishing tales, mixed drinks, or parenting advice, Duane Swierczynski has something for you to read. The new writer of Cable explains how his Nathan Summers is different from the past and why Captain Ahab can kiss the Punisher where the sun don't shine.
For the better part of three decades, John Romita Jr. has been a Marvel mainstay. This summer he's bringing the Green Goliath back to Earth... and this week it appears he's brought Captain America back from the dead. We talked with him about what he'd like to do in the future, what it's like to be the son of a legend, and why drawing Spider-Man makes for more interesting party conversations.
Scribe John Ostrander comes off the front lines of World War III to explain the process behind a four-issue miniseries that comes out in one week as part of an already weekly story and how one doesn't go mad as a result.
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 Friday, August 1st: Noon-2pm
Scottsdale Public Library Saturday, August 2nd & 16th: Noon
Atomic Comics Mesa Superstore Saturday, August 9th: Noon-Midnight
Atomic Comics Mesa Superstore Wednesday, August 20th:
Location TBD Friday, September 26th: 6-9pm
Atomic Comics PV Superstore Saturday, September 27th: 3-6pm
Atomic Comics Chandler Superstore Saturday & Sunday, October 25th & 26th
University of Phoenix Stadium
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