{"id":9472,"date":"2024-04-03T01:04:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T05:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/?p=9472"},"modified":"2024-04-03T01:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T05:04:49","slug":"andreas-glowing-picks-for-04-03-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/2024\/04\/andreas-glowing-picks-for-04-03-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Andrea&#8217;s Glowing Picks for 04.03.2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CNJ-3-scaled.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/CNJ-3-1024x427.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9467\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Oh, hello Comic Shop Friends. John just sent me a bunch of updates for April events, so here\u2019s what\u2019s coming up!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINSTONWORLD-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>FanExpo Cleveland is April 12, 13, and 14, so we\u2019ll be running the Winston World sale those same days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last year we\u2019ll be calling it that, since Winston is no longer with us, and the con hasn\u2019t been Wizard World for years now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half off back issues all weekend! 10% off everything else! This is a great time to stock up on supplies, and fill in those back issues you\u2019re missing!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"474\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-1024x474.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-1024x474.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-300x139.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-768x355.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-1536x710.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/LATE-4-2048x947.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Late Nite Comics is Thursday, April 18th, 8pm to midnight! You know the drill by now! $1 books galore! Another chance to pick up some 50% off back issues!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SONIC-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then on Saturday, April 20th from noon to 2pm, it\u2019s Sonic Day! John\u2019s daughter, Luna, will be hosting her first event at the shop! The Sonic concert is that day, so we\u2019ll be doing a little Sonic event, with free graphic novels!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"479\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/EGGMAN-320x320.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keith Miller will be here as Dr Eggman for photos! Check out his YouTube videos, he even did one with Luna!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dr. Eggman&#039;s LEGO Store Takeover - Sonic the Hedgehog\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jwGOmcupSsk?feature=oembed&#038;wmode=opaque\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES-989x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES-989x1024.jpg 989w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES-768x795.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES-1483x1536.jpg 1483w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/HAINES.jpg 1797w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creator Natalie Haines will be setting up a table, and we\u2019re working on creating a free little print you can get signed by everyone! Natalie is an illustrator, comic maker, and animator who specializes in animal and creature-based concepts. Recently, she has done an abundance of work for the IDW Sonic the Hedgehog and My Little Pony ongoing comic book series as a cover artist, interior artist, and character designer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please come out and support the day! If you have kids or are just a Sonic fan, we\u2019d love to see you out to support Luna and make this a successful afternoon!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FCBDPRINT-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plus! It\u2019s five weeks until Free Comic Book Day, and this year\u2019s prints are in! Since FCBD is actually on May the Fourth, we decided to go with a classic Marvel Star Wars theme, designed by Jameson Campbell, who incorporated art from covers and of course, the Cleveland skyline. These posters are free with any purchase! If you know somewhere to hang one up to promote the day, let us know where, and we\u2019ll give you a second one to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MARVEL COMICS<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DEADPOOL.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Deadpool has a hole in his heart, and the only thing that can fill it is money! Taking on some freelance mercenary work with his Symbiote-Dog Daughter, Princess, is the only thing distracting him from his recent heartbreak. Until a run-in with a new villain, who is determined to catch Wade Wilson in his Death Grip, reignites his passion. And a call from Agent Gao gives him the totally original idea to start a new team! From writer Cody Ziglar and artist Roge Antonio.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-675x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-675x1024.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-768x1166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-1012x1536.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW-1349x2048.jpg 1349w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SHADOW.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Norman Osborn is the Green Goblin we all know, but he\u2019s not the original Goblin, and we\u2019ll learn the secrets of the Proto-Goblin, and its connection to the Osborn family in this new J.M. DeMatteis and Michael Sta. Maria series! On the path to create his Goblin serum, Norman made one huge mistake, and now it\u2019s coming for Harry. Peter Parker is dealing with the grief and guilt over Uncle Ben\u2019s death, while trying to figure out his role as Spider-Man, and gets pulled into the shadow of the Osborn\u2019s when he helps Harry and Gwen. What does a 15-year-old kid know about heroism? A tale of the repercussions of power, and taking responsibility for those choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DC COMICS<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SANDMAN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SANDMAN.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SANDMAN.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/SANDMAN-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not a facsimile, it\u2019s a remastered edition! DC presents a reprinting of Neil Gaiman\u2019s Sandman #19, the Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream story, with completely remastered pages from colorist Steve Oliff\u2019s original hand-painted color guides. With an all-new cover painted by fantasy artist Charles Vess, and Oliff\u2019s foreword, discussing the remastering process.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINNING.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"691\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINNING.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINNING.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WINNING-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Collecting Tom King and Mitch Gerads\u2019s brutal retelling of the first clash between The Joker and The Batman, it\u2019s The Winning Card from Batman: The Brave and the Bold! This is the best story from that anthology book, and now\u2019s your chance to grab one of the most frightening Joker stories!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DREAM-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"674\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DREAM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DREAM-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/DREAM-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dreamer\u2019s origin story is revealed in DC\u2019s first YA crossover, featuring characters from Galaxy: The Prettiest Star! From writer\/actor\/activist Nicole Maines, who originated the role of Dreamer on TV, and artist Rye Hickman, comes the story of Nia Nal, who has spent her life in the shadow of her sister, Maeve. When Nia starts having visions of the future in her dreams, she has to suppress her powers to maintain her relationship with her family, as Maeve was the one who was expected to inherit their mother\u2019s powers. But she cannot stay awake forever, and Nia, and her family, will have to accept her destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SMALL PRESS COMICS<\/h1>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GHOSTMACHINE-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s Ghost Machine Day! The first three titles of the new Image imprint start today! If you want to get a peek at what else they have planned, we still have the Ghost Machine one-shot in stock!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GEIGER.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GEIGER.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GEIGER.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GEIGER-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>First, Geiger is back! Geoff Johns and Gary Frank return to the wasteland for the all-new ongoing series following the nuclear nomad, the Glowing Man. 25 years after a devastating war, and the loss of his family, Tariq Geiger wanders the radioactive remains of the United States with a two-headed wolf companion, Barney, sharing his rage with those that deserve it. After meeting the Nuclear Knight (See the Ghost Machine one-shot!), and learning that there may be a cure, Geiger heads off in search of it, all while enemies pursue him. But how many people are after him? And why?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/REDCOAT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/REDCOAT.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/REDCOAT.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/REDCOAT-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Next, the newest Unnamed hero from Geoff Johns and Bryan Hitch, immortal jerkbag, Simon Pure! There are men that are willing to sacrifice their own well-being for that of others. Simon Pure is not one of those men. After literally crashing a ritual being performed by the Founding Fathers, rogue redcoat Simon becomes immortal. A hundred years later, he\u2019s about to learn the truth behind the mysterious cult and their stolen magic. But first he has to deal with the side effects of mercenary work. Relatives of the deceased coming to kill him! Landlords who demand rent! Women tired of his lies! Dying! Coming back from the dead! With 12-year-old Albert Einstein along for the ride!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ROOK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"692\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ROOK.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ROOK.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/ROOK-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok reunite for an all-new science fiction series, Rook: Exodus! Hundreds of years in the future, Earth is dying, and humans have fled to a new life on the terraformed planet Exodus. A planet where all of nature is controlled, with Wardens each assigned to control a specific group of animals through a neural network. Rook is one of those Wardens. A decade after colonization, the Exodus engine failed, causing chaos and a mass evacuation, for those who could afford it. Those left now scavenge to survive, and to find a way off the planet, before the war for control of what\u2019s left begins. Or before the planet\u2019s total destruction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oh, hello Comic Shop Friends. John just sent me a bunch of updates for April events, so here\u2019s what\u2019s coming up! FanExpo Cleveland is April 12, 13, and 14, so we\u2019ll be running the Winston World sale those same days! This is the last year we\u2019ll be calling it that, since Winston is no longer with us, and the con hasn\u2019t been Wizard World for years now. Half off back issues all weekend! 10% off everything else! This is a great time to stock up on supplies, and fill in those back issues you\u2019re missing! Late Nite Comics is Thursday, April 18th, 8pm to midnight! You know the drill by now! $1 books galore! Another chance to pick up some 50% off back issues! Then on Saturday, April 20th from noon to 2pm, it\u2019s Sonic Day! John\u2019s daughter, Luna, will be hosting her first event at the shop! The Sonic concert is that day, so we\u2019ll be doing a little Sonic event, with free graphic novels! Keith Miller will be here as Dr Eggman for photos! Check out his YouTube&#46;&#46;&#46;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,4,154,6,155],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9472","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcement","category-event","category-events","category-feature","category-updates"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9472"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9472\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9462"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9472"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cnjcomics.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}