THE FINAL EPISODE OF COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!!

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THE FINAL VOYAGE
Five years ago when Sam moved to Seattle and started buying comics from us, who knew the impact his excitement for four color nonsense would have on the Mighty Zanadu. However many hundreds and hundreds of videos later, Comics Should Smell Good has morphed into a hyperbole filled hiccup in your day; something to brighten the mid week blues and remind you about the important things in life--like comics.

Thank you to Will Harris for being the guest monkey who never left; to past comic monkeys Anna and Howard for always stepping in when needed; and to Perry for letting us do pretty much whatever we wanted.

From all us monkeys here at Comics Should Smell Good, we cannot thank each and every single one of you enough for watching us rant about our very favorite thing in the world every Wednesday. Much love to you all and keep it tuned here for the inevitable resurrection!!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #410!!

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It's tough to be optimistic when the end is in sight, but team CSSG is still here and still excited about this week's new books!!

Real talk though--this is getting rough. The store is emptying out, fixtures are being sold and the end times are almost upon us. It's hard to express how thankful we are here at Zanadu for all of you that have listened to us rant, rave and straight just make crap up sometimes week in and week out for the past 5 years. 5 years... damn. Who'da thought we'd still have an audience after the first week? Anyway, make damn sure to stop in and say goodbye to the mighty Zanadu one last time!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! ep. #407

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Team CSSG is here with your final transmission for 2017! We hope everyone had a great holiday and be safe out there on the streets of the city on New Year's Eve. People get stupid. Be smart. Think. Enough life lessons, the future is just around the bend, kids--keep it weird! Thank you all so so much for your support this year! It means everything to us here at the MIGHTY ZANADU!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #406!

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Christmas has come early this year, baby!! Today sees the release of a gamma powered double punch of pure comic perfection in the form of NIGHT BUSINESS by Benjamin Marra and X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN by Ed Piskor!! First, get ready to cruise a neon wave of sleazy, 1980s themed hard core street walking sequentials in the NIGHT BUSINESS hardcover from Fantagraphics, (complete for the first time!) Then ready yourself for the hallowed recordings of the Watcher as he lays down time and space at your feet to give you the history of Marvel's mutants through pure cosmic knowledge in X-MEN: GRAND DESIGN! Of course there are all sorts of other good stuff this week, but new Marra and Piskor is true cause to celebrate!

Finally, may all our CSSG viewers have a great holiday season and thank you so much for watching the monkeys rant all year. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL FROM THE MIGHTY ZANADU!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #405!

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While the rest of the world enters the Holiday madness vortex, the CSSG crew at Zanadu remains your pure light glowing center of peacefulness... Yeah, right, F that, you clearly have been watching different monkeys rant about comics for the past 4 years. But, hey, that's why you love us! Lots of good stuff this week, so get your butts in here and buy some comics!!

And don't forget that tonight is our FINAL longtable meeting at the store. Come talk nerdy with you fellow Seattle geeeks at 6:30pm! Free candy for all!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! ep. #404!

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Casey is back and immediately starts to crap on his co-stars performance from last week. Hit play to watch Will and Morgan kick the crap out of Casey because they've had enough of his sh*t. F'ing primadonna. After that, we talk about comics.

Also, the dreaded "Closing Sale" has begun...but have no fear, you've still got TWO months to come in and give these comics a home!
-Huge selection of 50% off graphic novels including books from Marvel, DC and all other major publishers
-20% off Marvel, DC and Image graphic novels
-50% off Statues
-25% off T-shirts
-25% off Toys (includes vintage toys)
-$5 posters
-10 for $10 back issue section
-Super blowout $3 graphic novel section

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #402!!

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The time of the great feasting is upon us and what better to fill your belly with than shiny, awesome comics??!! Team CSSG is here with a main course of superhero deconstructionism; a side of surreal silver age DC and a dash of junkyard cyberpunk for all you hungry readers out there! So stop in today to get your piping hot stacks of books to keep you busy over the long weekend! Thanks for watching and have a great Thanksgiving!!

ALSO-- we are having a HUGE Black Weekend sale from November 24-26 featuring discounts up to 50% off! More info on our website/Facebook!

-50% off select Marvel and DC graphic novels
-50% off graphic novels on genre bookcases (includes books from all major publishers)
-25% off T-shirts
-50% off Statues
-25% off Toys (includes vintage toys)
-$5 posters
-10 for $10 red tag back issue section
-Super blowout $3 graphic novel section

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #401!!

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It might be a monsoon outside, but inside Zanadu, we've got waves and waves of shiny new comics!! Morgan and Casey are here through the magic of the Video Monkey to help you navigate yet another week of new books with the expert eye you've come to expect from CSSG!

And don't forget that-this weekend, Saturday the 18th, is Local Comic Shop Day!! A holiday designed to celebrate the pivotal role that comic book retailers play in the grand pyramid of comic distribution. Not only will we have 17 exclusive items, but we are also having a MASSIVE sale in honor of the holiday that is happening RIGHT NOW!!

-50% off select Marvel and DC graphic novels
-50% off graphic novels on genre bookcases (includes books from all major publishers)
-25% off T-shirts
-50% off Statues
-25% off Toys (includes vintage toys)
-$5 posters
-10 for $10 red tag back issue section
-Super blowout $3 graphic novel section

There's nothing better than a 50% off sale, so get in here TODAY before things start to VANISH! Seriously, the boss never goes this high on discounts so TAKE ADVANTAGE and do some holiday shopping early!

COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #398

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Halloween is almost upon us and the CSSG duo of Morgan and Casey are here to bring you treats and maybe some tricks with this week's best new comics! We've got a few holiday themed horror books for you as well as an assortment of other great shinies that won't rot your teeth, though maybe your mind. Plus, Morgan gets his revenge on blank starin Howard from last week...Just another episode full of tasty goodness from your favorite comics monkeys on the interwebs!

MARVEL LEGACY COMICS SHIPPING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH!

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got 5 exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’ve asked our professor of Marvel, Will Harris of Comicsblend to provide his expert analysis on the new titles each week as they roll out over the next few months. Here are the new releases for Wednesday, October 25th!!

All of the books will ship with fancy lenticular covers as well as regular (flat) ones and a plethora of variants. We will have pretty much every cover available, though quantities of some will be less than others. In addition, the Marvel Value Stamps will ONLY be in the regular, non-lenticular covers so for those collecting the stamps, make sure you snag a regular cover.

Finally, don’t forget to watch our special “Comics Should Smell Good: Marvel Legacy” episode for more info on the biggest comic book event of 2017!

AMERICA #8

(W) Gabby Rivera (A) Joe Quinones (CA) Ben Caldwell

EXTERMINATRIX Part 1
Everyone's favorite no-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, may have finally met her match. Introducing - the deadly and exotic Exterminatrix! Can America continue her hard-hitting journey to defend the multiverse against the oncoming warpath of Exterminatrix and the ominous Midas Corporation? It's the start of a daring adventure as America gains all-new untested powers, and she'll need them against the coming horde of villains! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!

Rated T+

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BLACK PANTHER #166

(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates (A) Leonard Kirk (CA) Wesley Craig

KLAW STANDS SUPREME Part 1
Black Panther's greatest foe has returned - Ulysses Klaw is back and ready for war! Can T'Challa defeat the man who killed his father all while his country struggles to its feet? And as war looms, Wakanda's gods have disappeared. Enter the Originators! The former gods are back - but what are their intentions for a land that has forgotten them?

PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!

Rated T

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CAPTAIN MARVEL #125

(W) Margaret Stohl (A) Michele Bandini (CA) Dan Mora

DARK ORIGIN Part 1
As Captain Marvel, CAROL DANVERS has traveled to almost every inch of the planet - and beyond! Now she's heading to somewhere uncharted, where there's no familiar face to be seen except for...her own! Join Carol on her new cosmic journey through the past and future as Captain Marvel takes flight in an adventure you won't want to miss. The earth-shattering secrets of her Dark Origin are finally revealed, and the Marvel Universe will be forever changed. PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!

Rated T+

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JEAN GREY #8

(W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Victor Ibanez (CA) Mike Mayhew

PSYCH WAR Part 1
The Phoenix is coming and in its wake - death and destruction! Destined to become the Earth's host for the fiery entity, Jean is still not prepared for its arrival and the ensuing battle to come. Her only hope, a former host who can prepare and train her telepathic powers, but what cost is Jean willing to pay when Emma Frost, The White Queen, becomes her only salvation and the last line of defense from the world burning? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!

Rated T+

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U.S. AVENGERS #11

(W) Al Ewing (A) Paco Diaz (CA) Christian Ward

CANNONBALL RUN Part 1
The U.S. Avengers have a new mission-to find their missing teammate! Squirrel Girl, Red Hulk, Iron Patriot, and more head into outer space to find Cannonball! The search leads them to strangest planet of all...Glenbrook, U.S.A.! Home - and fiefdom - of Ritchie Redwood, America's best loved teen! What shocking events will lead the U.S. Avengers to uncover the secrets of the seemingly idyllic planet of Glenbrook whose teenagers keep disappearing? And how will this lead them to Cannonball?

PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!

Rated T+

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COMICS SHOULD SMELL GOOD!! EP. #397!!

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We've got a very special episode this week as Howard fills in for Morgan and the Professor, adding a bit of all ages action to the usually adult skewed taste of CSSG. Lots of great stuff this week including the launch of Vertigo alum Shelly Bond's new imprint, the spooky super villain world of Sherlock Frankenstein and the magical realms of Maestros by master illustrator Steve Skroce! This is also week three of the Marvel Legacy initiative which includes the most massive issue of Mighty Thor #700!! By Odin, this mag is monstrous!! So stop in and pick up your new shinies to keep you company on this gloriously rainy Wednesday here in Seattle.

MARVEL LEGACY COMICS SHIPPING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH!

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The rebirth of the Marvel Universe is here and we’ve got 7 exciting new books this week that follow directly on the heels of the stunning events of Marvel Legacy #1!! Since there are SOOOO many new books, we’ve asked our professor of Marvel, Will Harris of Comicsblend to provide his expert analysis on the new titles each week as they roll out over the next few months. Here are the new releases for Wednesday, October 11th!!

All of the books will ship with fancy lenticular covers as well as regular (flat) ones and a plethora of variants. We will have pretty much every cover available, though quantities of some will be less than others. In addition, the Marvel Value Stamps will ONLY be in the regular, non-lenticular covers so for those collecting the stamps, make sure you snag a regular cover.

Finally, don’t forget to watch our special “Comics Should Smell Good: Marvel Legacy” episode for more info on the biggest comic book event of 2017!

CABLE #150

(W) Ed Brisson (A) Jon Malin

THE NEWER MUTANTS Part 1
The time-traveling mutant known as Cable has made it his one-man mission to preserve all of time itself. But when a disturbance in the timestream sends Cable back to the recent past, he'll find a mutant killer he won't be able to handle alone. Cable's led teams of X-Men before and he'll have to turn to some old allies and new friends to stop this deadly threat. Get ready for the newer New Mutants! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T+

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CHAMPIONS #13

(W) Mark Waid (A) Humberto Ramos

WORLDS COLLIDE Part 2
The titanic clash between the Champions and the Avengers continues! Since they were old enough to say the word "Avengers," the Champions have idolized Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Now the two teams are on equal footing - and the Champs must walk the walk alongside their former mentors! Will their experiences in GENERATIONS help them - or tear the two teams apart? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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INCREDIBLE HULK #709

(W) Greg Pak (A) Greg Land

RETURN TO PLANET HULK Part 1
When Amadeus Cho picks up a distress signal from a distant planet he's shocked to find out it's from SAKAAR. As the Totally Awesome Hulk, he's been trying to avert the curse of anger that haunted Bruce Banner. But SAKAAR is a place for warriors and gladiators...a place where the Hulk fought brutally in the Imperial Arena...who is calling Cho for help? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T

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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #593

(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Stefano Caselli

THE SEARCH FOR TONY STARK Part 1
Tony Stark has vanished! The mystery deepens as Stark friends and foes must decide, finally, who will wield the power of Iron Man! All the contenders are in position, and all the armor is polished. There can only be one Armored Avenger! The path to the most startling Iron Man story ever begins here! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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MIGHTY THOR #700

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Russell Dauterman & Various

DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR Part 1
The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane's cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It's the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe!
PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T+

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MONSTERS UNLEASHED #7

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Andrea Broccardo

AND LO THERE CAME...A POISON! Part 1
In a secluded realm hidden amongst the snowy fissures of Antarctica, a dangerous world that time as forgotten continues to thrive -- one where beastly giants of colossal size still roam the Earth and where the lines of man and monster blur. Enter Marvel's newest hero, KID KAIJU, with the power to summon an all-new team of monstrous Marvel heroes - AEGIS, SLIZZIK, SCRAGG, HI-VO and MEKARA. But in a world already controlled by fiendish beasts, can KID KAIJU call an army powerful enough to protect the boarders of the Savage Land that threatens the very safety of the entire planet? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and a TBA artist!
Rated T

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SPIDER-GWEN #25

(W) Jason Latour (A) Robbi Rodriguez

GWENOM Part 1
Gwen's life irrevocably changes as she bonds with her universe's version of the Venom symbiote. What does it mean for her relationship with crime kingpin MATT MURDOCK? With her father? With THE OSBORNS?! Is any relationship in Gwen's life safe? It's SPIDER-GWEN like you've never seen her before, and this time, there's no easy fix for her troubles! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and art by Mark Bagley!
Rated T

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