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Hey Comic Fans!

Uncanny Outlet! At the Montgomery will be hosting a FREE event this Saturday!

In anticipation of Wonder Woman hitting the big screen on June 2^nd, we are having a party.

There will be kid art activities, trivia fun and snacks! Come early to test your crazy super hero knowledge and check out our Favorite Wonder Woman comics of all time!

Face Painting will be from 4-5 pm followed by the showing of Batman VS Superman at 5:30pm

All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult to watch and all seats are first come first serve!

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at 267-263-4796 during our business hours and we will be happy to help!

We hope to see you and your super-family at the party!!

The Uncanny Outlet! Team

Rich Buckler, Rest In Peace

Starting on a somber note is never fun, with that being said, the Uncanny! family is sad to hear about the loss of artist Rich Buckler. Co-creator of Marvel cult favorite character, Deathlok, Rich also made artistic contributions to DC as well as a solid run on Fantastic Four through the 70's.

Thanks for everything Rich, your artistic contributions will live on forever!

Agents of...SWORD?



For those Agents of Shield viewers...that ending though! The season finale brought us perhaps the most complete episode of SHIELD yet, wrapping up multiple storylines while bringing us to tears...thanks Mack! The last scene of Season 4 plunges us forward into what is sure to be a grandiose Season 5 and likely introduces SWORD into the MCU.

Agents of S.W.O.R.D?

For those who don't know, SWORD is basically the sister agency to SHIELD, only it operates in Earth's orbit and monitors galactic threats. The kind of threats that can only lead to larger and fiercer foes while paralleling Marvel's Infinity War movie coming in 2018. The only question will be if Marvel actually owns the rights to SWORD since the organization debuted in the pages of Astonishing X-Men. Time will tell and the next season cannot come soon enough! To space!

Bane of Venom

My Spider-Sense did not see this casting news coming (partly because it doesn't exsist)...Tom Hardy as Venom in his very own solo movie targeting an October, 2018 release from Sony. As a comic geek, how sweet does it get to go from Bane to Venom? I mean almost as awesome as going from Thanos to Cable, right Josh Brolin?

The giant elephant in the room in light of this news, is the fact that this Venom will not be tied into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So whatever happens with Spider-Man Homecoming, will not be woven into the story of the strictly Sony Venom movie. As even the most casual Marvel reader knows, the history of Venom goes hand in hand with Spidey lore. Some would say, there is no Venom without the spectacular web slinger.

I personally will give this time to air out, because...well...it's not this hot mess:

Comic of the Week

Secret Empire #2 hit shelves this past week and it just keeps swinging! This issue impressed with Miles being so forthright regarding the visions that most of the heroes experienced during Civil War II courtesy of Inhuman, Ulysses. The vision?

Miles Spidey sure seems intent on meeting his fate head on in Washington DC along with Black Widow who has turned her feeling of betrayment into pure resentment for Hydra Steve Rogers. This issue doesn't just leave those two to go out on their own, the rest of The Champions follow Mile's lead as well. The younger group just won't fracture and in-fight, unlike their older Avenger peers, and seems willing to take the fight to the man.

The issue ends with a mysterious figure showing face, saving a damsel in distress from those dastardy Serpeant Society foes. I will leave that spoiler out, but it is now becoming a trend having alternate heroes showing popping up out of no where across Marvel titles recently (See X-Men Blue #1 & Unworthy Thor #5).

Song of the Week

Another highly talented artist passed this past week in Chris Cornell, front man of grunge scene pioneers Soundgarden and later Audioslave. In lieu of his passing, this week's Song of the Week is Soundgarden "Live to Rise" from Marvel's The Avengers. Very fitting to keep fighting and "live to rise".

 Until next week, keep on Marveling!

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By Dylan Ashcraft

The third installment of DC Rebirth’s “The Button” event was another thrilling adventure, where this time we pick up with Flash and Batman inside the Flashpoint universes’ Batcave. While this issue didn’t necessarily posses the most clues towards the introduction of the Watchmen, or really anything about the button itself, it did however present us with a couple of feel good moments.

First off starting with the meeting of Bruce Wayne and Thomas Wayne, two scarred people who are from different timelines, who have lost the other in their respective timeline. It was an awesome moment to witness these two characters see one another for the first time since their deaths. However when it all starts up, Thomas doesn’t actually believe Bruce is real. He grabs The Flash by the throat and exclaims that this isn’t real.

After a few minutes of explaining, Thomas comes to grips with Bruce’s existence and elaborates on as to why the Flashpoint universe still exists. Claiming that the timeline/universe was put on life support by some unknown entity. Thomas further on elaborates on the fact that Aquaman and Wonder Woman have come to a momentary truce as they have both agreed to kill Batman first, after doing battle throughout Flashpoint.

The warriors of Aquaman and Wonder Woman’s armies are shown then bursting into Wayne Manor, where they begin to progressively make their way down to the Batcave. We are then treated to, what was my second favorite panel in the entire issue, Bruce and Thomas donning their respective cowls, ready to fight the armies together.

Once the fight ends we find out that Flash has finished repairing the cosmic treadmill (which was destroyed in the end of Flash #21). As Flash and Batman are getting ready to depart from the Flashpoint timeline, the entity decides to ‘pull the plug’ on Flashpoint, which prompts Bruce to try and convince his father to come along with him. Even using the existence of Damian as a sort of leverage point in the attempt to sway Thomas into coming. However what follows is my favorite panel in Batman #22, where Thomas asks Bruce what “Waynes do”, and as Bruce and Barry are whisked away into the timeline via the cosmic treadmill, Thomas rushes forward and simply states...  

As Batman and Flash are running through the time stream on the treadmill, Professor Zoom races past them, claiming to have seen who the "Button" belongs to, and states that they have never seen a power like Thawnes.

That wraps up the third installment of the Button review, which was another absolutely fantastic issue. We saw a few of our questions from last article get answered; although the one regarding Martha’s existence as the Joker was never touched upon. This time, however, we’re left to wonder what exactly happens to Thawne, who does the button belong to, and where did the button take Thawne? Perhaps to the original universe where the Watchmen existed?

We find out in the final issue of this Batman/Flash crossover Flash #22! Be sure to stay tuned for Part 4 of The Button review here on Uncanny! Insider.

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By Dustin M. Best

Welcome to this week's edition of Uncanny! Firsts, where we give a glimpse of what fresh new series will be striking shelves on New Comic Wednesday. Every Wednesday is like a holiday for comic geeks; we are here to assist gifting yourself a brand new title that much smoother. Let's face it, no one wants bad reading...or a chia pet (unless it's a Masters of the Universe Moss Man).

Generation X – Marvel
Christina Strain (W), Amilcar Pinna (A), Terry Dodson (CA)

Generation X is back in the series of fresh new X-comics that have morphed onto shelves over the past two months. Jubilee is once again a part of the series, however in a predominant leadership role this time around, all while still being a vampire. The surrounding cast of misfit mutants with benign powers looks to be a blast and a proposed Chamber appearance should really heat things up!

“Jim Mahfood (Tank Girl, Clerks) debuts his first new creator-owned work in years with the glorious return of GRRL SCOUTS! Join Gwen, Daphne, and Rita as they reunite for a pulse-pounding psychedelic adventure through the streets of Freak City. This first issue is stuffed to the gills with an action-packed story, bonus art, soundtrack, sketchbook, and a behind-the-scenes comic thingy.” – Image Comics

Luke Cage – Marvel
David Walker (W), Nelson Blake (A), Rahzzah (CA)

“Dr. Noah Burstein, the man who made Luke Cage into the unbreakable hero he is today, is dead. When Luke goes down to New Orleans for the funeral, he finds The Big Easy to be pretty &$#% difficult. Mysterious billionaires, a woman with a secret, amped-up gangs and a shadowy figure all lead Luke to the conclusion that there's more to his father-figure's death than meets the eye. He's looking for answers, and it's a bad day for anyone in his way!” – Marvel

Street Fighter vs Darkstalkers – Udon Entertainment
Ken Siu-Chong (W), Edwin Huang (A/CA)

“When the World Warriors meet the Night Warriors, they'll raise Hell! These time-tested combatants have met many times in the arcades, but nothing can prepare you for their first action-packed, fan service-fueled comic crossover! Villains will unite, friends will become foes, and the worlds of Street Fighter and Darkstalkers will be changed forever!” – Udon Entertainment Inc

Forever War – Titan Comics
Joe Haldeman (W), Marvano (A), Fabo Listrani (CA)

“Based on the award-winning Forever War novel by Joe Haldeman, who is writing the series! Movie optioned with Channing Tatum on board to star!” – Titan Comics

The Sovereigns – Dynamite
Ray Fawkes, Kyle Higgins (W), Johnny Desjardins, Jorge Fornes (A), Stephen Segovia (CA)

“The epic that will redefine the Gold Key heroes continues! The year is 2025, Turok has gone missing and Magnus is good and worried about that. When even a time traveling mission to confer with Doctor Spektor and the creature once known as Solar don't yield any answers, Magnus must brave the unknown to track the missing hero down. Plus: An all-new Magnus backup by Kyle Higgins and Jorge Fornés that sets the stage for next month's big announcement!” – Dynamite

Yo-Kai Watch – IDW
Eric M Esquivel (W), Cory Hamscher (A), Dono Almara (CA)

“The hit anime, manga and toy sensation from Japan comes to North American comics! Join Nate and his Yo-Kai, Whisper, as they battle against ill-intentioned Yo-Kai causing terrible trouble in their hometown!” - IDW

That's all for this week! Be sure to get into your local Uncanny! to scoop up these new titles!

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By Dustin M. Best

It's Sunday, which means not only is today your weekly Marvel tidbits featuring, I...Dustin; it is also Mother's Day! So Happy Mother's Day to those who take the time to be a mother figure in someone's life; you truly are appreciated in every sense of the word.

Unless you are trying to conquer the world like Madame Hydra...then again it is villain's month at Uncanny!

Speaking of everyone's favorite ex-LMD turned flesh, free thinking Madame Hydra...

Agents of SHIELD...renewed!

Just ahead of the Season 4 season finale of Agents of SHIELD, comes news that we are in fact being blessed with a Season 5! My Blackheart is filled with happiness...which does not make much sense...unlike this renewal.

I was one, like many, who had originally dropped the show off of my Marvel viewing list 4 episodes into Season 1. Feeling that it was more disheveled than any Superior Foes of Spider-Man plan, I lost interest. Then one dark, snowy winter night I submerged myself into the 3-4 episodes I had cast by the wayside. Much to my delight, SHIELD found its footing, its pace and started to distinguish Fitz & Simmons as actually not being one in the same.

Like a giddy level 1 agent on their first field assignment, I have remained enthralled with the show. Never in my life would I have anticipated catching Deathlok, Absorbing Man, Lash, Mr. Hyde and more on my television screen...on a weekly running show.

So thank you Marvel for continuing to make this fanboy's dreams come true, onward to the Season 4 finale and thankfully not a series finale!

 Game On, New Mutants

Ilyana and Rahne pic.twitter.com/KhVPD3SMDE

— Phil Noto (@philnoto) May 12, 2017

 Once again, plundering from the vast Game of Thrones cast, Marvel officially pulls in Maisie Williams as Wolfsbane. Not to be forgotten because she is one of my favorite X-Men of all time, Illyana Rasputin (the younger sister of Colossus...comrade), is set to debut and will be played by Anya Taylor-Joy. The concept sketches courtesy of Uncanny! favorite artist, Phil Noto, show how true to form these characters will be from their New Mutants source material.

Marvel Comic Pick of the Week

 This week's Marvel pick of the week is Avengers #7 featuring none other than reformed super villain, Victor Von Doom as the Infamous Iron Man. Phil Noto takes over as artist from Del Mundo who drew the first 6 issues of this wonderfully artistic series.

Victor comes to the Avengers aid when he discovers mystical energy radiating from the Susan Storm Leadership Camp. The reaction to meeting the new Iron Man is wonderfully done as most of the team has the reaction to fight Doom Iron Man where as Nadia (aka The Wasp) geeks out hard seeing one of her science heroes. The playful banter between the two carries through this issue as Nadia is the main source of help as she most resembles a teenage camper.

This book has been absolutely worth checking out on its own, but add in Doom? Yes, please! Make sure to pick up the Infamous Iron Man series as well to further delve into the villain to hero transformation that Victor is undergoing!

Song of the Week



 A few weeks late to the Spidey party I am. But at least I found this gem courtesy of the Nerdist. This spectacular song of the week is swell enough to make even the most serious Spider-Man fan crack a smile.

Enjoy your week and stay tuned until next week's Marvel Tidbits with Dustin!

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This blog post is intended for readers 21 and over.

This Weeks Pairing:

"Jessica Jones: Alias" Volume One- Written by Brian Michael Bendis- Art by- Michaels Gaydos- Colors by Matt Hollingsworth- Published by Marvel Worldwide Inc.(as part of their MAX Comics Imprint)

Love Stout- English Stout- 5.5% Alcholol By Volume (ABV)- Yards Brewing Company-Philadelphia, PA USA

Our pairing begins with our featured subjects, Jessica Jones and Love Stout. At first glance they appear to be your "A" typical moderately attractive woman and English stout; but that's where "A" typical stops.  Both are complex and intriguing, each offering distinctive layers to their respective character and taste. The imbiber who partakes in this pairing must be prepared to unveil those layers to get to the heart and core of each. Therein lies the makings of a superb story and a tasty stout.

Brian Michael Bendis' creation Jessica Jones is a foul mouthed, take no "$#!+", private investigator and former Avenger. She has very little trouble speaking her mind or using her fists to make a point. However, underneath her rough, street wise exterior, Jessica is very much a vulnerable woman. She has been through hell and back and the experience has left her damaged and guarded; not even her closest friend Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) knows how deep Jessica's scars go. It's that vulnerability and steadfast strength that forges Jessica into an unforgettable character.

Jessica Jones is the type of person who will forsake all, including love and life to ensure the right thing gets done; she is someone you'd want by your side in a fight and someone you could trust with your deepest, darkest secrets. Bendis skillfully pens the story of a true underdog and leaves you little choice, but to root for her and hope for the best.

At first pour Love Stout has a dark brown/black body with a respectable beige head. The aroma offers faint hints of coffee and mocha, which captures the dark and gritty New York City backdrop of Jessica Jones. The taste is bitter on the front end and balances out across your palate with the same essence found upon first sniff. It is smooth and silky with a proper English bite. Love Stout is a stout Yards should be proud of.

The art of Michael Gaydos and the colors of Matt Hollingsworth play well off of Love Stout. Deep inks and the dark colors provide the reader with the necessary stress and tension this comic requires, so much so, that reaching for a sip of your Love Stout as you read, will feel like second nature. I know Love Stout is brewed in Philadelphia, but within its taste and tone beats the heart of New York City.

Thanks to the Netflix series, Jessica Jones may be a house hold name, but believe me when I tell you, what you watched was just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. There is so much more to her story, a story Bendis has masterfully told.

"Jessica Jones: Alias" Volume One is just the beginning of an incredible journey featuring one of the strongest female characters to debut in comics since Wonder Woman.

So the next time you're in a "New York state of mind" pick up Yards Love Stout and "Jessica Jones: Alias" Volume One for an unforgettable evening.

CLICK HERE TO BUY  "Jessica Jones: Alias" Volume One

Until next week, read and consume responsibly.

Please feel free to comment.  If there's a craft beer or comic you'd like to see paired, feel free to leave your suggestions in the comments.

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By Dustin M. Best

Welcome to your weekly dose of fresh, new titles hitting shelves tomorrow, Wednesday the 10th of Villain's Month (May if you aren't following). Here you will gain an Insider's look at what titles you can expect to see at your local Uncanny!

Bug!: The Adventures of Forager #1 – DC
Lee Allred (W), Michael Allred (A/CA)

"An all-new Young Animal miniseries begins! Forager is just one of the Hive before he breaks out of his cocoon and finds himself in a mysterious house in an unknown realm. There he meets all kinds of strange creatures: a ghostly girl, a talking teddy bear and otherworldly weirdos that have literally jumped out of his worst nightmares. But these interdimensional oddballs are nothing compared to the evil General Electric, who is on the hunt for a reality-bending metal that could alter the fabric of life itself. To stay one step ahead of him and preserve the multiverse, Forager must travel through alternate dimensions to seek the metal and, hopefully, catch up with that cagey stuffed bear. If he does it, will he finally be able to distinguish himself as a New God?" - DC Comics

Dragon Age Knight Errant #1 – Dark Horse
Nunzio Defilippis, Christina Weir (W), Fernando Heinz Furukawa (A), Sachin Teng (CA)

Who has played, or heard of, BioWare’s RPG franchise, Dragon Age? Well get ready for a collaboration between BioWare and Dark Horse Comics in presenting the Dragon Age Knight Errant limited series comic run. This is a five-issue series detailing the trek of elven theif Vaea and her voyage to Kirkwall. Knight up!

Eternal Warrior Awakening #1 – Valiant
Robert Venditti (W), Renato Guedes (A)

“On the brink of carving out victory in the most violent battle of his life, Gilad Anni-Padda suffers a devastating injury. He awakens weeks later in a strange land, nursed back to health but with no memory of his past. A tribe has shown him compassion in an age of cruelty, and he will return their gift in kind. Now the real violence will begin…” – valiantuniverse.com

Misfit City #1 – Boom! Studios
Kiwi Smith, Kurt Lustgarten (W), Naomi Franquiz (A)

Boom! Studios has been churning out serious good reads lately (God Shaper, Grass Kings to name a few), Misfit City promises to full right in line. Central character Wilder and friends find themselves engulfed in adventure when they discover an ancient pirate map drawn by the mysterious Black Mary. From the looks of things we are headed into a certain “truffle shuffle”-esque adventure!

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising: Sons of Ares – Dynamite
Pierce Brown (W), Eli Powell (A)

“From the world of the best-selling YA series Red Rising comes a story of love and loss and rage! In the future, when mankind has spread across the stars, the hierarchy of man is dictated by the color of one's caste. The Golds rule all, but what will happen when one falls for a lowly Red? See how a forbidden love will set the course of events for the future and lead to the formation of the formidable Sons of Ares! Written by author Pierce Brown (The Red Rising Trilogy) and Rik Hoskin (Heroes of Skyrealm, Brandon Sanderson's White Sand), with art by Eli Powell (Yakuza Demon Killers, The 13th Artifact), comes the in-continuity story of revolution and Red Rising!” – Dynamite Entertainment

Regression #1 – Image
Cullen Bunn (W), Danny Luckert, Marie Enger (A/C)

“Adrian is plagued by ghastly waking nightmares. To understand and possibly treat these awful visions, Adrian reluctantly agrees to past life regression hypnotherapy. As his consciousness is cast back through time, Adrian witnesses a scene of horrific debauchery and diabolism. Waking, he is more unsettled than before, and with good reason—something has followed him back. Adrian descends into a world of occult conspiracy, mystery, reincarnation, and insanity from which there is no escape.” – imagecomics.com

Rocket #1 – Marvel
Al Ewing (W), Adam Gorham (A)

No, he’s not a raccoon! Guardians of the Galaxy mainstay, Rocket has a fresh new series being released based on his heist days. This is sure to be an out of the world, Rocket meets Italian Job book so get on board now!

Secret Warriors #1 – Marvel
Matthew Rosenberg (W), Javier Garron (A)

The new Secret Warriors series jumps right aboard the Secret Empire wagon with their very first issue. This incarnation of Warriors is Inhuman bred and led by Agents of SHIELD star, Daisy “Quake” Johnson. The team looks just as fun featuring Ms. Marvel, Moon Girl & Devil Dinosaur, Karnak and Inferno. Marvel describes this series as “one part coming-of-age story and one part spy-thriller”. Let the terrigen take hold and let your reading become more Inhuman!

Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel #1 – Marvel
Kieron Gillen (W), Marco Checchetto (A)

Part One of The Screaming Citadel finds Luke Skywalker and Doctor Aphra teaming up. The shaky alliance is further complicated when they run across a secret meeting deep in the recesses of the Screaming Citadel. How will this unlikely duo work together to find what they each are looking for? Make sure to pick up Part One this Wednesday!

Remember to stop by your local Uncanny! tomorrow to pick up these titles while they last!

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By Dustin M. Best

As many people may be aware...I am a bit of a Marvel fanboy and primary apologist. This week has offered a slew of teasers and news regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so I am here to help you digest what Marvel is putting out there!

It's Inhuman!

The Inhumans have been a primary focus of Marvel for the past 3-4 years now. Being introduced in Marvel Agents of SHIELD, we have seen a handful of Inhumans pop up including Daisy Johnson (aka Quake), Hive, Lash and Gordon. Since we have yet to see any of the Royal Family, let a lone hear about them, it will be interesting to see how Marvel introduces them into the already existing Inhuman realm.

Will Inhumans acknowledge the fact that several Inhumans have populated on Earth during SHIELD? When will we get our first glimpse of Lockjaw (a massive, teleporting Inhuman dog)? I for one cannot wait for September to arrive and for the terrigen mists to encompass the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

I Want To Runaways

(Gert, Nico, Alex, Chase, Karolina, Molly)

The first Marvel series on Hulu has been announced and it's none other than the super-teen, cult favorite...Runaways! Originally created by the Brian K. Vaughn and Adrian Alphona, there series lasted 30 issues but the main cast has sprung up in several series across Marvel titles.

Originally the team was brought together due to their respective parents running an evil empire, "The Pride", creating an awesome dynamic for these teens. The group is forced to rely on each other in very dynamic ways making this a must watch show when it launches!

Marvel Comic Pick of the Week

Song of the Week

We here at Uncanny! love music so much that we host the occasional concert. This little segment is dedicated to all our loyal customers who just need that weekly musical lift me up.

This week's selection is by Maryland hip-hop artist, Logic. Off of his "Everybody" album, Logic speaks on the feeling of being alone...the feeling that the life you live isn't what it should be or what society expects it to be. "1-800-273-8255" is not only the name of the track, but the actual number to the national suicide prevention hotline.

Uncanny! is proud to support those who may feel lost, unseen and forgotten. You have a safe place here, so do not ever feel so hopeless that you do something to hurt the most important life in the world...yours. Talk to us. Talk to somebody. We are here to listen.

Now go ahead and put some Logic in your life, suitable for all audiences!

...and in case you wanted the story behind the song, here is Logic to explain:

That is all for today's Marvel Tidbits with Dustin, remember to keep pushing through!

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