FVC - The Avengers Sweded

As some of you may be aware, the first official trailer for the upcoming Avengers movie has recently been released. Having watched it approximately 500 times since I dropped, I can assure you all that it looks 25 different flavours of awesome and has left me counting down the seconds to the theatrical release. Yep, I loves me some superheroes. But I loves me some parody even more.

The idea behind ‘sweding’ (a term lifted from the Jack Black/Mos Def film ‘Be Kind, Rewind’) is taking films or TV shows and remaking them on a microscopic budget. Part homage and part lambast, many classic properties have felt the sweder’s wrath over the past few years. Today’s Friday Video Club is a perfect shot for shot remake of the Avengers trailer made using cardboard, toys and a whole lot of love. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aLgdMz0p5Y&feature=colike

From The Vault - Vampire Batman!

Every so often, we get something in stock at Comic Guru that literally stops me in my tracks. It might be a variant cover or a particularly obscure piece on memorabilia from a much beloved TV show, but the common link will be that they are so unbelievably cool that my brain goes into a temporal meltdown through sheer geek awesome. This week’s From The Vault features such a piece. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the Batman Vampire Mini Statue!

From the DC direct line, this hand-painted, cold cast porcelain mini statue measures approximately 7.25" high x 8" wide x 5" deep and is packaged in a 4-color box. A vampire version of Batman, the statue comes complete with some huge black wings coming out from underneath the cape, glowing red eyes and fangs. The statue is mounted on a base featuring the tombstone of Bruce Wayne, adding yet another layer of geek cool to proceedings.

I genuinely cannot recommend this statue highly enough, especially at just £89.99. This statue would be the ultimate Halloween gift for a Batman fanatic. Alternatively, check out the rest of our stock via the link below.

http://www.thecomicguru.co.uk/new_stock.php?sessionid=783706033

This Week In Geek (24/10/2011)

Monday 24^th

The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn 3D (Cinema)

- Steven Spielberg’s animated 3D epic hits the big screens. Written by the genius trio of Edgar Wright, Adam Cornish and Steve Moffat, this motion capture epic features the talents of Simon Pegg, Andy Serkis, Nick Frost, Daniel Craig and more! A 2D version is also showing.

V: Seasons 1 and 2 boxset (DVD)

- The remake of Kenneth Johnson’s 1983 miniseries gets its box set release. Creepy alien politics galore, and the gorgeous Morena Baccarin. Count me in!

Wednesday 26^th

Flashpoint Hardcover collection (comic)

- All 5 issues of the pivotal DC miniseries in one fine hardcover collection. Follow the Flash and see for yourself the events that lead up to the new DC 52.

Billy majestic’s Humpty Dumpty TP (comic)

- Complete and utter insanity from Billy Majestic. Aliens, hillbillies and inter species breeding all get a look in this twisted reimagining of the classic children’s fable.

Friday 28^th

Ghostbusters (Cinema)

- Who are you going to call!? That’s right, for one night only Cineworld is bringing the classic 1984 comedy back to the big screen. Keep an eye out for me at this one. I’ll be the guy in the front row bouncing up and down like a sugar addicted toddler through sheer excitement!

Saturday 29^th

‘Songs From Spider Street’ signing (event)

- In the run up to Halloween local author Mark Howard Jones will be signing copies of his unsettling and unforgettable new book 'Songs From Spider Street' from mid-day exclusively at Comic Guru.

Sunday 30^th

Misfits (TV)

- Catch the season 3 premiere of this ASBO superhero drama on E4 from 10pm.

Songs from Spider Street signing with Mark Howard Jones (October 29th)

In the run up to Halloween local author Mark Howard Jones will be signing copies of his unsettling and unforgettable new book 'Songs From Spider Street' from mid-day on Saturday, October 29th.

A cornucopia of cool creepiness, the book begins in an abandoned Paris populated only by a lonely woman and her eight-legged 'friends', before taking you to places where giant prisons are made of ice, where trains journeys have unexpected destinations, where love is murder, where being a clown is no laughing matter, and hospitals that cure you are unknown, finally returning to a spider-haunted future for the chilling climax.

Given the success of our previous signings and also the undoubted quality of Mark’s book, we are expecting a big turnout for this event. If you wish to avoid the rush and purchase your copy of SFSS ahead of time we currently have them in stock in store, meaning you can pick one up and read it before the signing, Then when you turn up on Saturday to get it signed you will be able to dazzle Mark with your opinions and insights!

In addition, we are proud to announce that Simon Wyatt will be in store on November the 5th to sign copies of his new graphic novel ‘Unbelievable: The Man Who Ate Daffodils’. More information about this signing will be on the blog in coming days, but this gives you a chance to mark your diaries now!

From The Vault - 30 Days Of Night

With Halloween almost upon us this week’s From The Vault has a supernatural twist to it with IDW’s hardcover omnibus of ‘30 Days Of Night’.

Originally a three issue story from Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith, the story follows a group of survivors in a town in the north of Alaska. This area is so remote that in the winter the sun doesn’t rise for 30 days. So when a savage pack of vampires turn up and start feeding on the population the remaining survivors must find a way to defeat their undead foes without the aid of sunlight. Since the initial run of this story in 2002 the ‘30 Days’ universe has expanded to include several other stories and a successful film adaptation. This hardcover collection includes the original 30 days of night, Dark days and Return to Barrow, and is available in store or online for £18.99.

But if vampires aren’t your thing then head on over to the website and take a look through our full range of stock, where I’m sure you’ll find something to ‘sink your teeth into’.

http://www.thecomicguru.co.uk/new_stock.php?sessionid=783706033

This Week In Geek (17/10/2011)

Monday 17^th

Green Lantern (DVD/Blu Ray)

- The latest superhero romp makes the jump to DVD and Blu Ray today. If you’re a fan of Ryan Reynolds and loud noises, you’ll probably love this.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3 (DVD)

- Season 3 of the award winning Cartoon Network series. One for big and small Jedi alike.

Wednesday 19^th

Star Trek/Legion of Superheroes cross over #1 (comic)

- The pairing you never thought could happen! IDW Publishing and DC Comics are proud to present the greatest tale of the 23rd century! Or is that the 31st century? As you'll see here, it's both. Eisner-nominated writer Chris Roberson and Star Trek and Legionnaires veteran artist Jeffrey Moy partner up to bring you the most bizarre partnership of any century! In this first issue, a group of Legionnaires end up lost in the 23rd century, but it's a universe that isn't familiar to either the Legion or the crew of the USS Enterprise!

Friday 21^st

The Walking Dead Season 2 (TV)

- Season premiere of NBC’s hit adaptation, based on the graphic novels of Robert Kirkman. Catch it on FX at 10pm.

Batman Arkham City (Video Game)

- The sequel to 2009’s smash hit Arkham Asylum, AC sees us controlling Batman through a walled off section of Gotham City as he attempts to unearth the murderous plans of Doctor Hugo Strange. 3^rd person action adventure goodness from developers Rocksteady.

Paranormal Activity 3 (Film)

- Much like the demonic entity depicted within, it appears this franchise isn’t going to die anytime soon. Catch the now traditional yearly cash in sequel in cinemas from today

Contagion (Film)

- An all A list cast star in this viral outbreak thriller from Traffic director Steven Soderbergh. Gywneth Paltrow’s death throes could be a particular highlight.