Disney purchases Marvel...hmmm

Big news today, turns out Disney purchased Marvel for 4 billion?!?

What's weird is that Disney licensed alot of their properties to BOOM! studios for their new BOOM! Kids! line....so we'll see what happens next.

Here's a few images from BOOM! studios...the books haven't even released yet:

Ghost Rider bust...i want it!

Yeah so there's a Danny Ketch Ghost Rider mini-bust made by Bowen Designs...and well i want it! One of the characters that was around when i first got into comics...yeah yeah i know alot of you will be like "but Johnny Blaze is the greatest!" and while he's great i thought Danny Ketch was a great ghost rider and i most remember this spikey modern costume.

The bust is due out in October 2009 (but Bowen is always late) so if you want one let us know cause you ain't getting mine! It should be around $69.99

Also if you ain't reading Ghost Riders Heaven's on Fire...then your a damn fool!

God of War #1 from Wildstorm!

Yet another hot video game property being scooped up by Wildstorm. God of War #1 will hit October 7th and reveal the origin of perhaps the baddest dude in video games! From Krato's spartan childhood right up to his current war against the gods this is the back-story you all have been waiting for!!

Revolution!

The Revolution! is coming! Next week to be precise...what is the REVOLUTION! you say? Why it's the brand new game from Steve Jackson Games, the same guys behind Munchkin!

Out bid your opponents to gain control of territories via money, blackmail or by use of FORCE! The game can be taught in minutes and promises to be a fun time!

More info to come when i get my hands on a copy and try it out!

Flash Rebirth #4!!

oh yeah! Flash Rebirth #4 finally hits today!

We also got in reorders of #1, 2 and 3's in so if your behind now is the time to catch up!

Batman Arkham Asylum

Sorry guys, been busy! Batman has arrived and we've been playing non-stop! We have collector's edition for Xbox and PS3. They are $99.99 each and very limited so be sure to let us know if you want one asap!

Street Fighter 2 Turbo - HADOKEN!

Hey all, just wanted to make sure ya'll are reading Street Fighter II Turbo! As you may or may not know we here at Heroes World love street fighter, and we also love local comic studio UDON Comics and they awesome work on Street Fighter Comics! You ever been a fan of something and wish you could actually work on it? well that's what Udon studios did! they all love the SF brand and it shows in their work.

Street Fighter II Turbo is a very fun book that is really true to the SF characters we all know and love. And the ART is FANTASTIC! Art by newcomer Chamba is a sight to behold, the sense of action is incredible!

Check out this cool teir chart! That's just awesome! Be sure to pick up the issues so you can find out who the winner will be!

Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire

Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire...um...buy it! Yeah, it's that good.

Guess you might need a little more eh? Well Ghost Rider is Marvels premier "horror" genre comic and well it owns the category. It's got this perfect blend of retro horror feel and modern twists to it. If your a fan of shows like Supernatural and the recent resurgence in grindhouse horror flicks then you'll love this book!

Space Hulk: First Contact

Oh yeah! it's back and better than ever! A game that you probably all remember and loved!

Description

From the depths of space an ancient vessel drifts slowly towards the Imperium of Mankind - a space hulk. Within its confines, untold thousands of Genestealers slowly emerge from hibernation. The Space Marines must enter the cramped corridors and tomb-like chambers of the ancient ship to defeat this alien menace.

Space Hulk is a board game for two players, recreating the battles fought between the Space Marines and Genestealers. One player commands the Space Marines as they carry out deadly missions in the ancient Space Hulk, and the other commands the horde of Genestealers opposing them. Space Hulk's fast-paced rules simulate the tense atmosphere of a mission deep inside the cramped confines of a derelict space hulk, where split-second decisions are needed for victory.



Contents

This boxed game contains: a 23-page Rulebook, a 47-page Mission book and 35 finely-detailed, plastic Citadel miniatures, including: 11 Space Marine Terminators, one Space Marine Terminator Librarian, 22 Genestealers, and one Broodlord.

Also included are: 105 gaming counters, 24 corridors, 10 rooms, eight crossroads, eight T-junctions, six corner sections, four dead ends, four end pieces, 20 doors with plastic stands, one mission status display, and three plastic mission objectives, including: a dead Space Marine on throne, a Blood Angels artefact and a Cyber-Altered Task Unit. Plus a sand timer and five bone-coloured dice unique to this game.

Space Hulk: First Contact will be $118.75 and available September 5th, so if you wanna make sure you get a copy please let Heroes World staff know!

Board games! Thursdays and Saturdays!

Hey everybody, we just had another super successful board game night yesterday (Thursday)! So i thought i'd post some pics.

The first game was Long Shot...yeah that's right it's a game about horse racing!



And for those of you that don't know what the deal is: Every Thursday we have board game night, and all you have to do is come in and play some board games! it's that simple. We have games at the store you can try or your welcome to bring your own to play. There is no charge for board game night (although we do ask if you happen to need any board games if you could so kindly purchase them from us) and all you have to do is show up!

As an added bonus we're opening every Saturday in the month of August to board gamers so come on out!

Luke Cage Noir

So last week in comics we saw Luke Cage Noir #1 and it was good stuff! Taking place during Prohibition-era Harlem it's a great romp into the whole noir genre...and it does such a good job with Luke's character i actually thought i was reading his actual origin instead of a noir book. Also Tombstone shows up and he's badass!

Robin Search for a Hero TPB!

Probably one of my all time favorite books, it's the final Robin story arc in TPB. You've already heard me rave about how great a character Tim Drake is, so now you can read one of his best story lines. Batman is gone, and Gotham seems to have gone mad with super villains running a muck and gangs out of control. What is a boy wonder to do? Well he steps up so to speak and goes to some extreme measures, most of which involves some serious strategic planning and a cold cold attitude. Also who is this new Red Robin?!? Includes art by one of the most underrated artists I know Freddie Williams II.

Find out all this and more in Robin Search for a Hero on sale today for only $24.99!

Batgirl #1 - August 19th

Check out the covers for Batgirl #1 due out on August 19th! Who is the new Batgirl?!?

Blackest Night #2 - out this week!

The wait is over!!! Blackest Night #2 hits this Wednesday so be sure your ready!!

Also a special for you blog readers...if for some bizarre reason you haven't picked up #1 yet have i got a special for you!!! If you pick up #2 this week, you can get a #1 for only a TOONIE!! You'll have to mention this blog post to get the special but it's your chance to catch up on the hottest series this year!

oh yeah, if you didn't get Green Lantern #44 you might want to grab that as well cause the events of that issue take place between Blackest Night #1 and #2.

Batman/Doc Savage Special

Batman...and Doc Savage this November...do you really need to hear anything else??

Ok Ok, written by Brian Azzarello and art by Phil Noto...oh yeah, i knew you'd like that!

The Marvels Project - Birth of the Marvel Universe!

Hey are you ready for Brubaker and Epting's newest project?? The Marvels Project!! Check out the birth of the marvel universe in this 8 issue mini series out this week (August 12th)!

From the same team that's been bringing you one of the best titles out there: Captain America! You'll see the birth of the superhero age in the Marvel Universe. Witness the early days of greats such as Human Torch, Namor, Nick Fury, Captain America and more!

The Marvels Project is out August 12th, don't miss out!

Red Robin!

DC just released some images from Red Robin #6!!

Red Robin is all part of the Batman Reborn Saga, and you'll follow Tim Drake's (Previous Robin) quest to prove Bruce is still out there. Drake has grown into such a great character especially during the final events of Batman RIP. He differs from Nightwing who is more of a lighter Batman where as Tim was becoming a very dark and goal oriented like the original Batman. He's alot colder and ruthless in his pursuit of "acomplishing the mission" very much like batman. In the last issue of Red Robin, Tim was seen calling up old batman nemesis Ra's ah Ghul.
If your not reading Red Robin and your enjoying the Batman Reborn stuff i highly recommend you check it out!

Batman Arkham Asylum - Demo out tomorrow?!

Hey all, rumor is that there will be a Batman Arkham Asylum Demo out tomorrow (August 7th)!!

Anticipation is high on this new game, being the first game that is based purely on the comics and not a movie or cartoon franchise. Will this game do what Dark Knight did for super hero movies and show everybody that you can make a good licensed game?! Let us hope so!


Demo is rumored to be out August 7th with the actual game scheduled for August 25th.

Here comes...Spider-woman!!

You've probably seen the motion comic teaser they released during SDCC, but are you really ready for Bendis and Maleev teaming up again!?!? Those of you that don't know their amazing work on Daredevil and Alias are missing out big time! Bendis has always made it very clear that this is one of his most favorite characters and all the work he's put into her during New Avengers and Secret Invasion she's ready to become a major marvel character!


Spider-woman #1 hits the shelfs September 2...so you've got plenty of time to pick up Daredevil and New Avengers issues catch up! Also don't forget to ask for Alias too, one of my favorite Bendis and Maleev work.

Jim Lee Posters!

Hey guys, out this wednesday (August 5th)!

Decorate your wall with the Worlds Finest!

Jim Lee's Batman and Superman Posters are sold separately and will set you back $10.99 each