NYC – Occupy Comics Signing

Dean Haspiel, Ben Templesmith, Ron Wimberly, Ales Kot, and Matt Pizzolo sign at Forbidden Planet on May 22nd at 6:30pm!

Press Release:

May 22nd marks the public release of the first issue of a wild and fascinating comic collaboration. Occupy Comics #1 will be on shelves and we at Forbidden Planet recommend everyone get it. This is not only a comic that features the likes of Alan Moore, Art Spiegelman, David Lloyd, Charlie Adlard, Marc Andreyko, Kevin Colden, Molly Crabapple, J.M. DeMatteis, Joshua Dysart, Brea Grant, Joe Keatinge, George Krstic, Joseph Michael Linsner, B. Clay Moore, Steve Niles, Laurie Penny, Matt Pizzolo, Steve Rolston, Riley Rossmo, Douglas Rushkoff, Tim Seeley, Simon Spurrier, and Ben Templesmith. It’s not just a time capsule of radical ideas/stories for/about change. And, most importantly, its not just quick way for some people to make quick and easy money like some other comic publishers that shall remain nameless. DC. This is a book about one of the most culturally significant happenings in this country in a long time and whether you agree with its ideals or not makes it no less poignant. So in honor of this achievement in the choice of medium we have decided to peddle we will be having a signing with Dean Haspiel, Ron Wimberly, Ben Templesmith, Ales Kot, and Matt Pizzolo on May 22nd at 6:30pm. Come get your copy and get it signed by all these artists and writers who created something larger than themselves about a movement that was bigger than anyone anticipated.All proceeds from the book’s sales go to current Occupy initiates such as Occupy Sandy and Strike Debt. Read comics that matter. 

Forbidden Planet
832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

NYC – Regular Show Signing

Artist Allison Strejlau appears on Wednesday the 15th at Forbidden Planet at 6:30 signing copies of Regular Show #1! Allison is the regular monthly artist on this new comic series based off the immensely popular TV show. And if that wasn’t enough, Allison, lovely person that she is, will even be doing sketches! So don’t miss the chance to get your brand new number one signed and drawn on by the artist of what is sure to be one of the hardest books to keep on shelves.

Forbidden Planet
832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

UK – World War Z Signing

MAX BROOKS signs the movie tie-in edition of WORLD WAR Z on Thursday 23 May 2013 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JR.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE

World War Z. It began with rumours from China about another pandemic. Then the cases started to multiply and what had looked like the stirrings of a criminal underclass, even the beginnings of a revolution, soon revealed itself to be much, much worse. Faced with a future of mindless, man-eating horror, humanity was forced to accept the logic of world government and face events that tested our sanity and our sense of reality. Based on extensive interviews with survivors and key players in the 10-year fight-back against the horde, WORLD WAR Z brings the very finest traditions of American journalism to bear on what is surely the most incredible story in the history of civilisation.

The son of Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft, Max is a bestselling author for his debut book The Zombie Survival Guide, providing the public at large with day-to-day tips to stay ahead of the undead. He is also a former writer for Saturday Night Live and was part of the team for the highly respected Michael Palin travel series for the BBC. He has received hundreds of awards and honorary degrees from around the world, and last year he received the joint Papal and UN citation, Pro Humanitate.

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179  Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

UK – Uber Signing

Kieron Gillen signs at Forbidden Planet on Saturday 11th May from 1:00 – 2:00 pm!

Press Release:

Forbidden Planet are delighted to bring you a signing for our LIMITED EDITION VARIANTS OF UBER #0 and UBER #1 by writer Kieron Gillen! Join Kieron at the London Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, WC2H 8JR, on Saturday 11th May 1 – 2pm!

Uber #0. 1945. Germany is in ruins. The war in the west can only be days away from ending. Threats of “wunderwaffen” to be unleashed by the dying Reich have become laughable. There are no miracle weapons here. It’s over. It has to be over. It’s not. There’s been stories which have mixed enhanced humans and World War 2 before. There’s never been one like this. See super beings in a whole new light as Gillen presents an epic new series that not only rewrites history, it redefines the genre. From the jaws of defeat, the Nazi war machine is resurrected by walking battleship superhuman soldiers who turn the tide of World War II.

In Uber #1, Super soldiers now turn the machinations of the Twentieth Century’s greatest madman into reality. The Ubers are here and the world will tremble at their feet. But a deeply entrenched spy could be the difference in seeing the world remade in the Nazi vision and the Allies finding a way to stem the tide. In this new, ongoing comics series, Superstar writer Kieron Gillen (Invincible Iron Man, Uncanny X-Men) delivers a brutal alternate timeline tale of super humans first appearing during WW2.

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179  Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

UK – Free Comic Book Day 2013

Sean Phillips and Andy Diggle sign at Forbidden Planet’s Edinburgh store on Southbridge (just moments from the historic Royal Mile) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm on Saturday 4 May 2013 for Free Comic Book Day!

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Forbidden Planet Edinburgh
40/41 South Bridge, EH1 1LL Edinburgh

UK – Bloodfire Quest Signing

TERRY BROOKS signs his latest novel BLOODFIRE QUEST (Orbit) at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Wednesday 3rd April from from 6 – 7pm.

The quest for the long-lost Elfstones has drawn the leader of the Druid order and her followers into the hellish dimension known as the Forbidding, where the most dangerous creatures banished from the Four Lands are imprisoned.

Now the hunt for the powerful talismans that can save their world has become a series of great challenges: a desperate search for kidnapped comrades, a relentless battle against unspeakabl predators, and a grim race to escape the Forbidding alive. But though freedom is closer than they know, it may come at a terrifying price.

Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Dark Legacy of Shannara adventures Wards of Faerie and Bloodfire Quest; the Legends of Shannara novels Bearers of the Black Staff and The Measure of the Magic; the Genesis of Shannara trilogy: Armageddon’s Children, The Elves of Cintra, and The Gypsy Morph; and The Sword of Shannara. The author was a practising attorney for many years but now writes full- time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179  Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

NYC – Image Comics Premiere Night

Bob Fingerman, Frank J. Barbiere, and Chris Mooneyham sign at Forbidden Planet on Wednesday March 20, 2013 at 6:30 pm!

Press Release:

Two new books with their creators in store signing on the day they release from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Come out and get one of the most anticipated comic series of the year FIVE GHOSTS debut issue, and pick up the new printing of Bob Fingerman’s classic comic MINIMUM WAGE, in its entirety including new art from tons of different cartoonists. All that and more (trust us there’s more) on March 20th at Forbidden Planet.

Forbidden Planet
832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

NYC – Cool As Hell Signing

Press Release:

On Saturday March 16th at 6pm Forbidden Planet throws a DVD launch party for James Balsamo’s new horror movie COOL AS HELL. Director James Balsamo (Hack Job, I Spill You Guts)and the Acid Bath Production Crew will be in store for signings, as well as the other stars of the film Carmine Capobianco (I Spill Your Guts, Psychos In Love) and Frank Mullen (I Spill Your Guts, Singer of Suffocation)! And if that wasn’t enough for you greedy horror movie fanatics there is going to be a contest to get KILLED (in James’s new movie “Mystery Meat”). Don’t miss the chance to be caught on celluloid in all the glory gore.

OH, and did we mention that a scene in “Cool As Hell” was shot INSIDE of Forbidden Planet? And our very own Matt D plays a very smarmy comic shop employee. Doesn’t sound like him at all right….

Don’t miss this one folks its going to be Horrortastic.

Forbidden Planet
832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

UK – Wolverine Variant Cover Signing

Writer PAUL CORNELL signs the Forbidden Planet Variant of WOLVERINE #1 at the Forbidden Planet London Megastore on Wednesday 13^th  March from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

The best there is at what he does gets an all-new on-going series! When Wolverine finds himself the bargaining chip in a hostage situation, he must make a decision to save a little boy that will follow him forever – literally!

The Forbidden Planet variant edition features Wolverine plus fan-favourite Deadpool, illustrated by Salvador Larroca.

Paul Cornell is a writer of SF/F in prose, television and comics. He’s written Doctor Who for the BBC, Superman and Batman for DC, and is the creator of Saucer Country for Vertigo. He’s now writing Wolverine for Marvel Comics, and his first urban fantasy novel, London Falling, is out from Tor.

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179  Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

UK – Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Signing

Press Release:

FORBIDDEN PLANET celebrates the 50th anniversary of DOCTOR WHO with a special signing of the 50th Anniversary Collection from BBC Books. Eleven classic novels, one for each Doctor – repackaged with new introductions. And we have four of the authors for a special event on Saturday 9th March 1 – 2pm at the Forbidden Planet Megastore, 179 Shaftesbury Avenue, London SE1 0UP.

PLAYERS (TERRANCE DICKS) Arriving on the sun-baked veldt in the middle of the Boer War, the Sixth Doctor is soon involved in the adventures of struggling politician and war correspondent Winston Churchill. Of course, he knows Churchill is destined for great things, but unseen forces seem to be interfering with Winston’s historic career. The Doctor suspects the hidden hand of the Players, mysterious beings who regard human history as little more than a game. With time running out, can the Doctor find the right moves to defeat them?

REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS (BEN AARONOVITCH) With unfinished business to attend to, the Seventh Doctor returns to where it all began: Coal Hill School in London in 1963. Last time he was here, the Doctor left something behind – a powerful Time Lord artefact that could unlock the secrets of time travel. Can the Doctor retrieve it before two rival factions of Daleks track it down? And even if he can, how will the Doctor prevent the whole of London becoming a war zone as the Daleks meet in explosive confrontation?

BEAUTIFUL CHAOS (GARY RUSSELL) Wilfred Mott is very happy: his granddaughter, Donna, is back home, catching up with family and gossiping about her journeys, and he has just discovered a new star and had it named after him. He takes the Tenth Doctor with him to the naming ceremony. But the Doctor soon discovers something else new, and worryingly bright, in the heavens – something that is heading for Earth. It’s an ancient force from the Dark Times. And it is very, very angry.

THE SILENT STARS GO BY (DAN ABNETT) The winter festival is approaching for the hardy colony of Morphans, but no one is in the mood to celebrate. They’re trying to build a new life on a cold new world, but each year gets harder and harder. It’s almost as if some dark force is working against them. Then three mysterious travelers arrive out of the midwinter night, one of them claiming to be a doctor. Are they bringing the gift of salvation or doom? And what else might be lurking out there, about to wake up?

Forbidden Planet London Megastore
179  Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JR

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