Farewell to NBS: TechnoHub :(

I mourn this loss...

It was time for my snack break and usually before going to my favorite place I first stop by at National Book Store. After a long December vacation I was excited to head back to the branch near our office. NBS has been close to my heart since I was a kid. Proudly, "laking National", so to speak! So imagine my heartbreak when this scene greeted me. Words alone cannot describe what I felt...

Just read Justice League #1-#3 and Detective Comics #1-4

Last Sunday, I slowly unwrapped my LBC packages from Comicx Hub. I've already ordered three sets of comics from Comicx Hub but due to my busy schedule I was unable to open and read them. I even took pictures of the package as I open them. Talk about being geeky! But hey, it was almost more than 20 years ago since I've handled a print version of a comics so forgive me for acting like this :)

I was really impressed with the direction Geoff Johns and Jim Lee are taking the Justice League. It was a little slow but I knew that it would pay off at the end. I can't wait for issue #4 where a meaner-looking Aquaman will finally be able to strut his stuff. And it's about time that Aquaman becomes a major player, instead of being the butt of jokes in Big Bang Theory.

On the other hand, I was a little disappointed with Detective Comics. The first two issues were excellent in setting up Dollmaker. But issues #3 and #4 felt a little weak for me. Anyway, I still had high hopes for this title.

Overall, I was really satisfied with my comics that I tweeted the message below:

I felt like a kid again as I read through my Justice League & Detective Comics. I truly miss the smell of new comics. Thanks @comicxhub !

— aka Ivee (@israelv) December 12, 2011

I still have the Regenesis package left and I'm already excited at the thought of opening and reading the comics contained therein.

#NowReading Dune by Frank Herbert

Now I'm ready to delve into a science fiction masterpiece, Dune. Now, on to Arrakis!

From the official site:

Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the grandest epics in the annals of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies worldwide, it is science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings, a brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope.

Source: http://www.dunenovels.com/

This Month's New Releases by Goodreads.com

Source: http://www.goodreads.com/

StephenKing.com's 11/22/63 Fan Appreciation Giveaway

If you are one of Stephen King's Constant Readers, and if you live in the United States (sadly, I don't) then you are in for a treat.  Check out this news from the official StephenKing.com newsletter:

To celebrate the release of 11/22/63, StephenKing.com is proud to announce that we will be holding a Fan Appreciation Giveaway. Entries will be accepted from 6:00 AM ET through 11:59 PM ET on November 8th. (See Complete Rules for details) 

Fans within the United States will be able to submit their entries using this form during the hours listed above. We will randomly select 100 people to receive a free mass market hardcover edition of 11/22/63.

The newsletter can be found here: http://www.stephenking.com/newsletter/display.php?M=205280&C=eea2694c6f3f63799c271b202a19a6d4&S=96&L=1&N=106

And the rules here: http://stephenking.com/promo/112263_giveaway/rules.html

Advanced congratulations to the 100 winners. Can't wait for this book to come out!

Comics ordered via Comicx Hub

I'm a big X-Men fan since way back in the Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, Whilce Portacio and Jim Lee days and recently I began enjoying again the latest storylines of my favorite mutants (Prelude to Schism and Schism).  I was thinking that it is the right time for me to jump back into comics. But sadly, there are no nearby comic stores in our area. But then I stumbled upon Comicx Hub where you can order your comics online and have them delivered the next day. So that solved my problem. Imagine my joy when I saw their ad on a Regenesis Starter Pack for only P650 with free shipping.  That is, as the Godfather would say, an offer that I could not refuse. So I logged in, purchased the Starter Pack and now I'm counting the days till my order arrives. 

Thanks Comicx Hub for this online service! :)

For your comics needs, please check out Comicx Hub's official site: https://comicxhub.com/

Latest Haul from Book Sale: The Mist (Movie Tie-In)

Here's my latest haul from Book Sale's Walter Mart, North EDSA branch: a movie tie-in version of Stephen King's excellent novella, The Mist.

I first read The Mist as part of the Skeleton Crew collection and it was one of the most enjoyable Stephen King stories that I've read.  I've also seen the movie and I also liked it even with the modified ending. I think I liked the theatrical ending more than the ending from the book, but that's a topic for another day.

What I liked most about the movie tie-in version of The Mist is the outstanding cover art by the legendary Drew Struzan (who also did the famous movie posters for the Indiana Jones series).  You can check out his works at http://www.drewstruzan.com and check out below for the actual Drew Struzan art of The Mist:

A classic story by a legendary writer. A classic cover by a legendary artist. What more can you ask for?

Sources:
http://www.drewstruzan.com
http://www.drewstruzan.com/illustrated/portfolio/?fa=large&gid=1069&mp&gallerystart=101&pagestart=1&type=mp&gs=1