ITEM!: Book launch
Mark Oakley’s Star Drop book launch
@ Strange Adventures comic book shop!
Sunday, 20 December 2009
1PM to 3PM
According to cartoonist Mark Oakley: “Stardrop” is the story of Princess Ashelle. Fleeing a vast galactic empire, she has come to Earth to hide from war, politics and family. (Her father is the commander of the Imperial Fleet and revolution is stirring among the stars.) Ashelle just wants to make friends and find a rewarding job and bring happiness into the world. She winds up in a small Nova Scotian university town, (loosely based on Wolfville), and tries her best to fit in. But the reach of the Empire and family ties are long. . .
The story is a written with a mix of humour and drama. –My last digest-sized comic, “The Walking Mage”, was filled with cynicism and political satire. This time around, rather than writing about things which make me angry, I wanted instead to explore ways a person can live successfully in the world through degrees of happiness, will power and general enthusiasm. I found I had lot more to say this time around; Ashelle has proven to be an inspiring and lovable character.
Stardrop is written for all-ages and is a 200 page black & white book with a colour cover.
ITEM!: Twit!
There will be a new half-price “book of the day”
announced on twitter every day til Xmas!
Follow us here: http://twitter.com/strangeadventrz
(or you can just walk in and ask…..but where’s the geekiness in that???)
ITEM!: new stuff (sort of…)
There will be new comics on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd pretty much as usual. (See the list of what’s expected here.)
The following week, there is no new comics shipment,
…BUT…
there will be some new comics and stuff!
Through the magic of Xmas, and the will of the Oan Guardians, Blackest Night #6 will be on sale for Wednesday, Dec. 30th. Marvel also has a spiffy Hulk variant and a Siege promo comic available that day as well. There is also talk of Avengers ID cards, but I can’t say anymore as you may not have clearance for that info.
ITEM!: xmas hours
In Fredericton, Strange Adventures will be open regular hours up to the 24th of December.
On Thurs 24th closing at 2PM, possibly later if it’s busy. Best to call and make sure if coming after 2PM.
CLOSED on Friday, Dec. 25th and Saturday, Dec. 26th
OPENED Sunday Dec. 27th noon-4
Regular hours Dec. 28, 29, 30
(and post-xmas sales!)
Thursday, Dec. 31st closing at 2PM, possibly later if it’s busy. Best to call and make sure if coming after 2PM.
CLOSED Friday, Jan. 1st
Saturday, Jan. 2nd on- back to the regular grind!
In Halifax, Strange Adventures will be open regular hours up to the 24th of December.
On Thurs 24th closing at 4PM, possibly earlier if my wife makes me.
CLOSED on Friday, Dec. 25th and Saturday, Dec. 26th and Sunday Dec. 27th
Regular hours Dec. 28, 29, 30, 31
(and post-xmas sales!)
CLOSED Friday, Jan. 1st
Saturday, Jan. 2nd on- back to the regular grind!
ITEM!: after xmas sales!
They’ll be announced here and on our facebook page and via twitter and email…You’ll just have to wait and see…..
ITEM!: Photos of the year
some amazing photos here: (thanks, Scott!)
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/12/2009_in_photos_part_1_of_3.html
ITEM!: Phantom Mess
Eric Orchard mentions: “Fine.I admit it now. Phantom Menace was horrible..” http://techland.com/2009/12/16/the-best-review-of-phantom-menace-ive-ever-seen/
ITEM!: Pocoyize
Pocoyize yourself!
http://www.pocoyoworld.com/pocoyizate/Pocoyizate.php?swf=Pocoyizate.swf&language=en
(I promise it won’t hurt)
ITEM!: Webs
I’m still looking for suggestions of webcomics that should be linked from the Strange Adventures site. I have a few and want some more. Especially ones by maritime cartoonists! Email me at calum@strangeadventures.com
Thanks!
