Comics Unlimited News and Info

Hi gang! I've been pouring over my boxes and making some pleasantly (for customers) surprising choices as to what is being put into the Dollar Comics section of the shop. Already the best Dollar comics around, COMICS UNLIMITED's Dollar boxes have gotten even better and will continue to get even more so. As more comics are bought, it will make way for even more, and in some cases, maybe even better comics to come! In addition: As a result of moving so much once higher-priced stock into the Dollar Comics area, I am able to move out some great, older comic book series from the backstock and into the Collector's Comics area. Many cool classic comics that are priced individually, but at awesome deals! Nows the time to come to COMICS UNLIMITED and score on some super cool comics at great prices!

Yep, this coming week, that of March 15th, 2006, the sixth issue of "Living With Zombies" ships! The latest issue reveals more of the unfolding saga of Matt Billman and Christopher Herndon as they meet up with the military, are hunted by a mad religious leader, and run over zombie protestors. And watch as Matt Hawes slowly turns into a zombie, tied up and put atop the school bus that Billman and Herndon stole. Related links: www.livingwithzombies.com www.christopherherndon.com www.mattbillman.com www.comicsunlimited.biz

I put up a new batch of auctions on eBay! This time around, there's a number of goodies that include: A CGC graded copy of "Tales of Suspense" #39 (Yep, I was lucky enough to come across another copy of Iron Man's first appearance). A CGC graded copy of "Marvel Super Heroes SECRET WARS" #8 "DETECTIVE COMICS" #224 from 1955, and #323 from 1964! "FLASH Giant Annual" #1 from 1963, "Tales of Suspense" #57 (1st Hawkeye, 1964), "G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero" #151 & #152 (Marvel), "JSA: Classified" #1 & #2, first printings, and some Secret Wars and Super Powers loose action figures, to boot! NO RESERVES! LOW STARTING BIDS! Check 'em out: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=comicsunlimited

I did the unthinkable and put "Living With Zombies" in a slab! Now, as a rule, I am not in favor of "slabbing" comics; They're meant to be read and enjoyed, not sealed in hard plastic for all eternity. BUT,... I just had'ta get my very first published comic book appearance perserved for the ages, right? Here 'tis (And, nope, I'm not looking to sell this copy. It's my own l'il personal keepsake) : HA! Lookit that: A 9.8! When Billman got his copy of LWZ #1 slabbed last year in Chicago at Wizardworld, he only got a 9.6! Take that, Billman! ;-) The kind folk at the graders were nice enough to add the "First comic appearance of Matt Hawes" to the case. Luckily, I kept a copy to read and enjoy, as well! This copy will go on display at the shop! BTW, be sure to visit the Ash Comic Book Covention in Indianapolis this Sunday, February 26 (see the blog entry below for details)!

I will attending a comic book convention in Indianapolis, Indiana this Sunday, February 26, setting up a couple of tables to sell my wares. If you are in the area and would like to attend the show, the Ash Comics & Collectibles Show in Indy, here's the info: Indianapolis Comic Book Show Sunday, February 26th 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Holiday Inn EastShadeland Ave & E. 21st St. (exit 44 of I-465 or exit 89 of I-70) admission: $4.00 50+ tables of Toys, Videos, non-sports cards, posters, DVD's, gaming, guests, & 1000's of Comics from the 1930's to now! Something for every collector. Hope to C-U there! --- Matt

Hi gang! I'm always putting up new auctions on eBay, so check out the following address: http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=comicsunlimited If that doesn't work, try using the seller search on eBay and type in "ComicsUnlimited" in the space provided. Currently, as of this date, I just added a whole bunch of COOL stuff!

Well, some so-and-so hacked into the forum over at www.livingwithzombies.com last week. All previous posts weren't backed up, sadly, and so they were lost. The forum is back up and running now, though. You can check it out at the following link: http://livingwithzombies.com/forum/index.php I help moderate the boards, there. Plenty of fun discussion, and it's free to register! Also, this week of February 1st, 2006, the fifth issue of "Living With Zombies" is going on sale! Your's truly is featured as a soon-to-be zombie, kidnapped by Matt Billman and Chris Herndon's comic book counterparts. It's great silly-fun, so pick it up as soon as you can!! -- Matt

Here's a preview of the "Living With Zombies" article in the latest (March 2006) issue of "Wizard" magazine!:

Hey gang! Check out the latest issue of "WIZARD" magazine (#173), page 89 for a full page article on "Living With Zombies." The article is one part of the "Book of the Month Special Report." It features a nifty pic by Chris Herndon, and some words from Matt Billman. GREAT ARTICLE! Wheeee!!

The latest issue of "Living With Zombies" (#5) is due out any week now, if Goathead Publications gets its' act together. For those that aren't familiar with LWZ, it's a horror-comedy comic book about two pals, Matt Billman and Christopher Herndon, that discover that the city they live in has been taken over by zombies. They set out to rid the world of the undead, while taking time to raid local comic shops and just have a good ol' time of the whole situation. Billman and Herndon were nice enough to include Comics Unlimited in their comic book series, even adding me as a character in the ongoing saga! For more information, check out www.livingwithzombies.com where I am also a moderator on the forum there. You can also check out the personal websites of the creators for more info, comics, artwork, and fun (Note: mature content): www.mattbillman.com www.chritopherherndon.com Give the sites a look! --- Matt

I thought you guys would find some humor in this flash animated cartoon I found. It takes a bit to load if you're on dial-up, but it's worth it. Check it out: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/285267 It's a battle to end all battles!!

This time, it's this year's Christmas card pic!! HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!!

Ho! Ho! Ho! ... Again! It's X-Mas season, so to help spread the cheer, here's an early present for X-Men fans! An early peek of some stills from the upcoming "X-Men 3" film (due out early Summer, 2006). Enjoy!

HO! HO! HO! Christmastime is upon us once again!! -- Or, is that "Holidaytime" for those more PC-minded among us? Hmmm. Whatever the case, I hope you and yours will have a very merry holiday season! I'll update again soon. Meanwhile, feel free to visit www.comicsunlimited.biz ! Ho! Ho! Ho!

The teaser trailer for the upcoming Warner Brothers' film "Superman Returns" is on the 'Net! You can check it out at the following link: http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html ----------- There is a fun online comic strip that is updated five days out of the week named "Year One." Mike Parkinson, the strip's creator, and his partner-in-crime, Jess Harrold, present the comical adventures of Marvel Comics super hero characters as six-year-old children. A delightful read for any Marvel fans, and even for those that aren't fans. Check it out regularly at: http://yearone.spiderspawn.com/ ----------- As mentioned on the official COMICS UNLIMITED website at www.comicsunlimited.biz , I (Matt Hawes) am featured as a recurring character in the comic book series "Living With Zombies." This humorous look at zombies is produced by the team of Christopher Herndon and Matthew Billman, and is published by Goathead Publications, and is availabl...

The above picture is from Sony Pictures. Yep, it's official: Thomas Hayden Church is playing the villainous Sandman in the upcoming "Spider-Man 3" that is due out in 2007. I don't know about the rest of you, but I think he looks the part. Certainly, he looks more like the comic book character than the Green Goblin did in the first "Spider-Man" film. He looks more the role than even Alfred Molina's Doc Ock, though that was pretty good. Supposedly Topher Grace, he from "That 70's Show," is going to play Venom. This, according to Kirsten Dunst, AKA "Mary Jane Watson," herself. Nothing official there, as of yet. Maybe we'll see a photo of Grace as the villain he's set to play in the near future. On a sadder note, my hometown of Evansville, Indiana was hit with a devastating tornado yesterday that killed at least 22 people. My family and friends are okay, but I hope that any of you from the area reading this are safe and unharm...

Well, I put up the official COMICS UNLIMITED of Evansville, Indiana's website! You can check out the site at: http://www.comicsunlimited.biz It's a work in progress, but hopefully you'll find some useful information about the shop. Thanks and I hope to C-U at C.U.!! -- Matt

WELCOME! This will be a spot you can turn to for the latest information about events and happenings and more at COMICS UNLIMITED of Evansville, Indiana. Please check this site regularly for the latest news! -- Matt