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The Multiverse’s Mightiest Heroes Assemble in the Avengers Forever #1 Trailer!

Next month, prepare for a journey through the ever-fascinating and unpredictable Marvel Comics Multiverse in Avengers Forever. The all-new ongoing Avengers series brought to you by two of today’s most outstanding Super Hero masterminds: writer Jason Aaron and artist Aaron Kuder with colorist Jason Keith, will introduce readers to a host of new Avengers from across the multiverse! Alongside current Avenger Robbie Reyes AKA Ghost Rider, these reimagined takes on your favorite characters will assemble for one of the greatest battles Marvel Universe has ever witnessed. Spinning out of the cataclysmic events of Avengers #750 and operating in lockstep with the prime AVENGERS series, the next great Avengers saga begins here! Now, get your first look at some of the new heroes you’ll meet, including Tony Stark AKA the Invincible Iron Man, in the Avengers Forever #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork!

Be there for the next chapter in Jason Aaron’s legendary Avengers saga when Avengers Forever #1 hits stands on December 22!

Bad Idea Goes from Comics to Pins to… Rocks!?

Bad Idea likes to go all-in with their promotions even if they’re, well, a bad idea. Their latest allows individuals who obtaining a “first customer pin” to redeem it for a rock. This is the second offering for the pins, the first involved two yet to be released comics.

Individuals who send their pin in gets, a rock. One per customer. There’s no comic, just a rock. Nothing special, unique, or particularly appealing about it.

Is this a bad idea? I have no idea and not to judge, I bought dried poop from Cards Against Humanity.

Get the details below for those with a pin to spare.

So how do you obtain one of these incredibly ordinary and quite common rocks? You send us a First Customer Pin.

To recap, BAD IDEA sends every BAD IDEA Destination Store a First Customer Pin tied to select releases. The first customer to purchase the issue the pin is tied to on the day of release is awarded a First Customer Pin. Every so often, we’ll announce an opportunity – could be an item, an experience, a live event or some such accoutrement – that is avaliable exclusively via the expenditure of First Customer Pins. These opportunities will be limited, avaliable for very short periods of time and exclusively for those BAD IDEA-sters who possess a First Customer Pin. (aren’t you glad you camped outside your store all night now?)

If you choose to procure one of the incredible opportunities you must forfeit your First Customer Pin. The first redemption opportunity was two brand-new BAD IDEA comics – WEREWOLF and RETIREMENT PLAN. At that time, we warned you that we would do everything in our power to make you regret spending your pins on those comics and not waiting for a future even more incredible-er opportunity! But…we never said the very next redemption opportunity would be that incredible thing that would make you regret trading for comics. I suppose, if you didn’t redeem the exclusive comics and held onto your pins you might even kinda regret THAT having done that right about now. Well, enough about tomorrow’s First Customer Pin opportunities, let’s focus on what’s avaliable today.

Today, we’re announcing that the second BAD IDEA First Customer Pin opportunity is:

ONE ALL-NATURAL, PIN-EXCLUSIVE, POSSIBLY BAD IDEA BRANDED ROCK.
Redemption Instructions:
If you have a First Customer Pin, you may redeem one rock (also probably mucho ridicule) from BAD IDEA. To redeem your rock, simply send us your First Customer Pin, a check or money order (made out to Cincinnati Kid LLC) for $9.99 to cover shipping and handling ($29.99 each if you are international) and the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Full Address (this is where we will send your rock)
  • E-mail address
  • Phone number

to this address:

Bad Idea
5455 S Fort Apache Rd
Suite 108-154
Las Vegas, NV 89148-6416

All redemptions must be postmarked by or before November 30th. That’s one month.

Please allow up to 6-12 weeks to receive your rock.

Again, checks and money orders need be made payable to “Cincinnati Kid LLC”. Any made in error will be rejected. Sender may or may not be notified of the error prior to the redemption deadline.

Be vigilant when providing your contact details. We will not be chasing redemptees if there are errors or omissions. Make sure to provide your full address including your street address, your apartment, suite, unit, building, floor etc., your city, state, zip and country.

Remember that obtaining your First Customer Pin exclusive rock with your First Customer Pin will mean forfeiting the pin and potentially missing out on all the upcoming First Customer Pin opportunities. Unless, of course, you manage secure new ones!

If you have yet to secure a First Customer Pin, both REFUSE x LAST RESORTS and ODINN’S EYE #1 will release First Customer Pins in conjunction with the comics. Both are in stores December 1st. Good luck.

Lastly, you may be thinking, why? Why are you doing this BAD IDEA? Simple. We’re training you. Training the BAD IDEA faithful to ignore what’s at the end of the rainbow. To enjoy the journey. Don’t worry about what you’re pre-ordering or what you’re redeeming for. Just pre-order. Just redeem. Blindly. Always.

The Hulk’s Rage is Unleashed in the Hulk #1 Trailer!

IMMORTAL NO MORE! Later this month, the Hulk returns in an all-new ongoing series by acclaimed writer Donny Cates, known for his revolutionary work on Venom and Thor, and superstar artist Ryan Ottley of Amazing Spider-Man and Invincible! This unstoppable team of some of the industry’s greatest talent are ready to bring readers a bold new Hulk saga that begins when Bruce Banner discovers a radical way to control the monster within. Could this mark the final end of the Green Goliath? Or will the extreme solution create something new—with massive consequences? Prepare to dive deep into the very core of Hulk’s rage in this thrilling epic that will explore this iconic character’s incredible—and destructive—legacy in a way no one has dared to before. Get your first look at this explosive era in the all-new Hulk #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork!

Be there for Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley’s reinvention of the Hulk when Hulk #1 hits stands on November 24!

The Kingpin’s Rule Begins and Hell Breaks Loose in the Devil’s Reign #1 Trailer

Devil’s Reign, the upcoming Marvel event spinning out of writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Marco Checchetto’s Eisner-nominated run on Daredevil, begins on December 1! The exhilarating climax to years of buildup and developments such as Kingpin’s ascent as Mayor and Elektra taking over the mantle of Daredevil, this far-reaching saga will impact every corner of the Marvel Universe as Kingpin targets the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and more in his greatest scheme yet. Using his position to outlaw super heroes, willing to expose long-hidden dark secrets about your favorite characters, and equipped with a deadly new team of Thunderbolts, Kingpin has everything he needs to come out on top! Get your first look at what’s to come in the all-new Devil’s Reign #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork!

Be there for the start of Kingpin’s crusade when Devil’s Reign #1 arrives on December 1!

Kate Bishop Takes Aim in the Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 Trailer

Kate Bishop’s long-awaited return is almost here! Launching next month, Hawkeye: Kate Bishop will be a thrilling five-issue limited series by New York Times bestselling writer Marieke Nijkamp and rising star artist Enid Balám. The series will pick up as the young hero moves back to New York and gets caught up in a dangerous mission at a mysterious local resort. The saga promises to be a must-have for fans of Kate Bishop and an ideal entry point for newcomers to the exciting adventures of this breakout star. Get your first glimpse at the action to come in the all-new Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork!

Be there for Kate Bishop’s next chapter when Hawkeye: Kate Bishop #1 hits stands on November 17.

Secrets of Wakanda Emerge in the New Black Panther #1 Trailer

This November, Academy Award-winning writer John Ridley and artist Juann Cabal launch T’Challa’s next revolutionary chapter in Black Panther #1! The new era will see secrets from T’Challa’s past coming back to haunt him and threaten the nation of Wakanda. Fresh from returning from his adventures in space, Black Panther receives an unexpected and urgent message from a Wakandan secret agent. T’Challa must race the clock not only to save his agent, but also to keep his true agenda under wraps. Because if the truth comes out, it could cost T’Challa everything… Fans can get their first glimpse at this historic new launch in the new Black Panther #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork.

Don’t miss the start of a new Marvel epic when Black Panther #1 hits stands on November 10!

Symbiote Terror is Unleashed in the Venom #1 Trailer

The next era of Venom is here. Following Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman’s character-redefining run, Marvel’s resident master of horror, Al Ewing, and titan of terror Ram V will be team up with superstar artist Bryan Hitch for an all-new saga in Venom #1. This mastermind team will bring readers a mind-bending and gut-wrenching tale of symbiosis that chronicles two journeys: Eddie Brock’s into space to fulfill his new duties as King in Black, and his son Dylan Brock’s while he tackles his new role as a Marvel super hero.   

These two adventures will intertwine and impact one another to create a singular and epic new vision, and fans can get their first taste at what’s to come in the all-new Venom #1 trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork.

Twice the terrifying symbiotes. Twice the terrific writers. One amazing artist. Be there when Venom #1 hits stands on October 27.

Mutantkind Faces a Fiery Destiny in the Inferno Trailer

On September 29, the X-Men’s world will go up in flames in Inferno #1! Crafted by writer Jonathan Hickman, this four-issue limited series will serve as the climactic finale of Hickman’s bold X-Men era that began with 2019’s transformative House of X and Powers of X. Hickman will team up with a different superstar artist on each giant-sized issue, starting with Valerio Schiti, known for his acclaimed work on titles such as S.W.O.R.D. and Empyre.

A high-stakes mutant drama, Inferno will provide the startling payoff to long-running plotlines including Mystique’s quest to be reunited with Destiny, startling shakeups to the Quiet Council, and the looming threat of Nimrod. Alliances will be broken, secrets will be revealed, and the once-bright future of mutantkind will be endangered like never before. Fans can get their first look at this revelatory saga in the all-new Inferno trailer, featuring never-before-seen artwork. 

A day of reckoning is upon mutantkind. Be there for this game-changing story when Inferno #1 hits stands on September 29 with colors by David Curiel and a cover by Jerome Opeña! 

Get a Sneak Peek and Celebrate with the Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 Trailer

Marvel honors Pride Month with Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1, a celebratory showcase of LGBTQ+ characters and creators. This queer-centered one-shot will spotlight some of Marvel’s brightest LGBTQ+ stars and talent in a collection of thrilling tales from across the Marvel Universe. These stories of inspiration and empowerment will be brought to life by an assembly of writers and artists from all walks of life including Kieron Gillen, Olivier Coipel, Steve Orlando, Anthony Oliveira, Tini Howard, Vita Ayala, Kris Anka, and Javier Garrón. Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 will also explore the history of LGBTQ+ inclusion and storytelling at Marvel Comics, including reprints of historic LGBTQ+ moments and more. Get your first look at the all-new adventures that await in the Marvel’s Voices: Pride #1 trailer featuring never-before-seen artwork showcasing Mystique, Wiccan, Hulkling, Black Cat, and more! 

Bad Idea Announces a Final Five Pre-Order Day Event

Bad Idea Final Five

Bad Idea has announced that it’s wrapping up (we don’t believe them) but we’ll roll with the whole schtick. With that announcement, there’s still a question of what comics remain. The next wave has been teased and dubbed “the Final Five”.

The “final” wave from Bad Idea features five comics… but from who and what… who knows. But, Bad Idea always having some promotion is going out with a bang!

No details about the FINAL FIVE stories, titles or the creators will be revealed until Thursday, June 17th. However, one day prior to the unveiling will be the BAD IDEA’S FINAL FIVE PRE-ORDER DAY event — a chance to pre-order all five of the final BAD IDEA books and guarantee nothing BAD IDEA-y prevents collectors from completing their FINAL FIVE collection.

Here’s how BAD IDEA’S FINAL FIVE PRE-ORDER DAY event works:

  1. The FINAL FIVE is made up of five titles (15 issues) on-sale between August and December.
  2. Connect with any BAD IDEA Destination Store ONLY on Wednesday, June 16th (in-person or by any other means accepted by the store).
  3. Pre-order all five of the FINAL FIVE titles with your store. You are pre-ordering blind. No titles. No story details. No creative teams. Only the cover price and number of issues will be released by June 16th. Consult your store for their pre-order requirements.
  4. If you’re one of the first 10 people to pre-order all five titles at your store, you will be awarded a swanky FINAL FIVE redemption sticker.
  5. The sticker can be used to redeem, from BAD IDEA, one copy of the first book in the FINAL FIVE line-up. Why would you need to redeem another copy of a book you’ve just pre-ordered? Trust us, with what we’ve got planned, you’re gonna want the help.

Miss the BAD IDEA PRE-ORDER DAY and you’ll miss the FINAL FIVE redemption sticker, along with the second chance it grants. But, rest easy, you’ll still be able to pre-order any or all of the FINAL FIVE line-up until each books’ order deadline.

We’ll admit, it’s a hell of a way to measure what comic fans will buy sight and details unseen.

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