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The English word Thursday is named after the Norse god of thunder, Thor. Thursday literally means “Thor’s day” in Old English. Thor is represented riding a chariot drawn by goats and wielding the hammer.
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Today, take 50¢ off all Thor back-issues.

Are You Ready for the Holidays?

The Holiday season is upon us. We suggest arming yourself with at least the bare necessities.

SIN CITY Limited Edition Flask Set - $30

On The Rack 11/4/2015

PACIFIC RIM: TALES FROM THE DRIFT #1
Publisher: LEGENDARY COMICS
(W) Joshua Hale Fialkov (A/CA) Marcos Marz
MSRP: $3.99
Synopsis:
Following the graphic novel Tales From Year Zero, Legendary takes you back to the front lines with Pacific Rim: Tales From The Drift. The official new comic series presented by director Guillermo del Toro and Pacific Rim screenwriter Travis Beacham. Prepare to do battle with all-new Kaiju creatures in this thrilling continuation of the Pacific Rim universe. The series comes from writer Joshua Fialkov with artwork by Marcos Marz.

Trent's ¶

Did you love PACIFIC RIM? Me too. Ever wonder what it would be like if a married couple stepped into the drift to operate a Jaeger? What?.. ME TOO! Read this comic if you are a PR fangirl/fanboy. You will love this comic if you felt that PACIFIC RIM needed more love story in it.

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HERCULES #1
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Dan Abnett (A) Luke Ross (CA) TBD
Rated T+ -I don't know how Marvel rates things, because I didn't see this needing even a "T" rating-
MSRP: $3.99
Synopsis:
The World's first super hero decides it's time to get back in the game, protect the innocent, defend the world, and generally remind everyone why he set the mark for heroism in the first place. Make way... Hercules is back! The greatest son of Olympus is thrown into the fight against threats ancient and modern, and Hercules demonstrates that a legend, no matter how strong he is, survives on his experience, and his ability to move with the times. A modern world, an age-old hero... and blockbuster action!

Trent's ¶
Seasoned vet Dan Abnett joins with the art team of ALL-NEW INVADERS for what I think is going to be a sleeper hit. I had zero expectations starting this issue, but it was able to unload a ton of exposition without feeling heavy-handed. By the end of this first ish, I added it to my pull-list. Part Hero-For-Hire part Xena, Hercules has embraced modern fighting tech (wait until you see his weapons room) but has more experience fighting as a hero than anyone out there. I expect to see some great character development/comedy from his dead-beat roommate demi-god Gilgamesh.

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CITIZEN JACK #1
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Sam Humphries (A/CA) Tommy Patterson
MSRP: $3.99
Synopsis:
A HORROR-COMEDY FOR ANYONE WHO HATES POLITICS! Every presidential candidate has a skeleton in their closet-Jack Northworthy worships the devil! A scandal-plagued, small town politician, Jack should in no way be president. But he's got a secret weapon: Marlinspike, a malevolent demon of high ambitions. Together, they're running for president in an outrageous campaign that America will never forget! Blockbuster writer SAM HUMPHRIES (Guardians of the Galaxy and X-men: Black Vortex) and New York Times bestselling artist TOMMY PATTERSON (Game of Thrones) debut a brand new ONGOING SERIES with a DIABOLICAL EXTRA-SIZED FIRST ISSUE!

Trent's ¶
Wow! Do you love the segments on THE DAILY SHOW where they make fun of Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC? Then this is the comic for you. This first ish had me audibly laughing (not an easy task these days) with its satiric take on two words "cable goddamned news." I'm guessing we will see A and mirrored B stories with Jack and the Fire Fight news team. Jack's a mess and is dealing is his own demon... literally. My favorite line from the book was the introduction of the news team with the word bubble, "Coming up, terrorist cells buying marijuana with food stamps -- IN YOUR BACK YARD!" And of course I went with the Chip Zdarsky variant cover.

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EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN #1 
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Humberto Ramos
MSRP: $4.99
Synopsis: The fate of mutantkind is decided here! Staring down the threat of extinction once more, veteran X-Man Storm pulls together the team she'll need to ensure her race's survival. Together, these EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN will struggle with the familiar burden of being hated and feared, while facing threats the likes of which they've never seen. Here's hoping they survive the experience! RATED T+

Trent's ¶
The Terregin Mist that transformed so many seemingly dormant Inhumans into NuHumans is also killing mutants. On top of that, it has sterilized mutantkind. The book is very clear to point out "THERE WILL NE NO NEW MUTANTS EVER AGAIN." So it's up to Storm to get a functioning X-Team back together to protect the last of the mutants, as they are now being hunted openly. Humerto Ramos's art sold this book for me. His new take on Collosus alone put this book into my ongoing pull list. Plus, OLD MAN LOGAN!

EXCALIBUR VISIONARIES WARREN ELLIS VOLUMES 01 & 02

A UK based "X" team that was created and almost always written by Brits. Well, here's your chance to see what comic legend Warren Ellis did with the team. PS this is a must-own for all Kitty Pryde fans. -- Both volumes are just $10.

Bid on these volumes on our eBay page. 

THE STORY OF MY TITS

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't been affected in some way by this cancer (with more than 1.5 million cases diagnosed each year).

Cancer is a daunting problem that leaves its victims and their loved ones feeling helpless. Sometimes sharing a funny story or being the shoulder for support is the only help that you can give.

Jennifer Hayden's graphic novel THE STORY OF MY TITS is a funny, relateable and very honest memoir that will have readers smiling, nodding, and perhaps even crying.

"Heartbreaking and riveting, Jennifer Hayden's caustic, sarcastic wit streams through her quirky drawings, unfolding a survivor's tale and so much more. The Story of My Tits takes us from her flat-chested adolescence to small-boobed acceptance, then loss - until the dramatic reconstruction of Jennifer herself." —Marisa Acocella Marchetto, author of Cancer Vixen and Ann Tenna  

"[Hayden's] honesty is blistering: every panel is a densely inked peek into the gory details of womanhood, from breastfeeding to breast cancer... Her knack for dreamlike imagery is a delightful counterpoint to this frankness... It is this combination of surrealism and an unflinching commitment to candor that elevates this memoir beyond simple confessional into something truly moving." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)  

"There’s a theme that runs through her beautifully intimate graphic memoir that we can all relate to... Hayden recounts the story of her life by telling us the story of her breasts, as a way to explore body image, relationships, and cancer." — Marie Claire 

“The pacing of her storytelling is seamless... Hayden’s memoir will resonate with anyone who has suffered loss and gone on to tell the tale.” — Booklist 

"Fabulous... for a story that cancer twines through, it is delightfully hilarious. Hayden has a gift." — Foreword Reviews 

When Jennifer Hayden was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43, she realized that her tits told a story. Across a lifetime, they’d held so many meanings: hope and fear, pride and embarrassment, life and death. And then they were gone.

Now, their story has become a way of understanding her story: a journey from the innocence of youth to the chaos of adulthood, through her mother’s mastectomy, her father’s mistress, her husband’s music, and the endlessly evolving definition of family.

As cancer strikes three different lives, some relationships crumble while others emerge even stronger, and this sarcastic child of the ‘70s finally finds a goddess she can believe in.

For everyone who’s faced cancer personally, or watched a loved one fight that battle, Hayden’s story is a much-needed breath of fresh air, an irresistible blend of sweetness and skepticism. Rich with both symbolism & humor, The Story of My Tits will leave you laughing, weeping, and feeling grateful for every day. -- a 352-page softcover graphic novel with French flaps (B&W Interiors), 8” x 8”

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE BOOK ON TOP SHELF'S WEBSITE.

The Must-See's of the 2015 Logan Film Festival

We are happy to be sponsoring the Logan Film Festival again this year! Here are @apartofhim's "must-see" picks for the festival.

(click here for the complete programming schedule)

White Waves
Friday, September 11, 7:00 pm
Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center Street

Our 1/4 Life Crisis

Friday, September 11, 10:30 pm

Dansante Theatre, 58 South 100 West

Relic

Saturday, September 12, 11:00 am

Dansante Theatre, 58 South 100 West

A Teenage Drama
Saturday, September 12, 2:30 pm

Dansante Theatre, 58 South 100 West

Prophet's Prey

Saturday, September 12, 4:00 pm

Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center Street

The Red Thunder
Saturday, September 12, 5:00 PM

Dansante Theatre, 58 South 100 West

In Football We Trust

Saturday, September 12, 7:00 pm

Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center Street

Secret Wars #1 - Signed by Alex Ross!

We just posted this (limited to only 350) Dynamic Forces exclusive signed & certified issue of Marvel's Secret Wars #1. Yup, you're seeing that right, a silver signature of the cover artist, the legendary Alex Ross! Check it out on our ebay page.

No 102 of only 350 - more pics on our eBay Store.

Comics for All-Ages

We're always stoked when long-time friend and A Part of Him Network talent Tom Sherlock visits our shop and brings his boys with him. Elliot's favorite comics include Batmite, Mega-Man, and anything by Steve Niles.

Elliot gave the approval of our new "All-Ages" comics section.

TeeFury's Cold Shoulder and Raven Just $11 (TODAY ONLY)

Cold Shoulder T-Shirt just $11

Raven T-Shirt just $11

Comic Book Orders Due 8-10-15 | Complete List

These are the comics and graphic novels from Diamond Comic Distributors that will be available soon and have final order cutoff of Aug 10, 2015. If you want to secure a guaranteed issue, contact Death Ray Comics before Aug 10. But remember, you can still order these products even after the final order cutoff date, there is just no guarantee that it will be available.

Vendor Name	Item	On The Rack	Price
ARCHIE COMIC	SONIC BOOM #11 SKELLY REG CVR	9/2/2015	$3.99
ARCHIE COMIC	SONIC BOOM #11 SEGA VAR CVR	9/2/2015	$3.99
ARCHIE COMIC	ARCHIE COMICS DOUBLE DIGEST #264	9/2/2015	$4.99
BOOKS	ADVENTURE TIME EYE CANDY HC VOL 02 MATHEMATICAL ED	9/2/2015	$24.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	WOODS #16	9/2/2015	$3.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	TOIL & TROUBLE #1 (OF 6)	9/2/2015	$3.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	REGULAR SHOW #27 SUBSCRIPTION ELLERBY VAR	9/2/2015	$3.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	REGULAR SHOW #27 (C: 1-0-0)	9/2/2015	$3.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	PEANUTS VOL 2 #25 DENVER COMIC CON EXCLUSIVE	9/2/2015	$9.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	LUMBERJANES #13 DENVER COMIC CON EXC	9/2/2015	$9.99
BOOM ENTERTAINM	JOHN FLOOD #2	9/2/2015	$3.99