We are now hosting our weekly After School Magic: the Gathering club on Fridays only.
Weekly, 4PM to 6PM.
This club is for all genders, ages 9 to 15, all skill levels, and will have a dedicated store employee/instructor to help with new players and facilitate group activities.
BEGINNERS WELCOME and encouraged to join! Each participant will receive one Magic booster pack, (to be given at the instructor’s discretion) Promo cards or Welcome packs MAY also be involved. (TBD, while supplies last)
Kids can enjoy a safe, supervised and fun place after school to learn one of the world’s most popular and complex card games. More experienced players can play more competitive activities.
All players must bring their own Magic deck (or decks). Decks are available to purchase (depends on supply).
With more great stories on the way and more folks looking for different forms of entertainment during this pandemic, we hope comics continue to stay hot.
Here’s a sampling of more provocative titles coming soon to your local friendly games and comic book store.
To preorder or add any of these titles to your box, simply contact the shop with a call or email. Even better, set up your own Subscription Box and don’t miss any issues!
UPCOMING COMICS!
NEW MASTERS #1 (OF 6)
IMAGE COMICS (W) Shobo (A/CA) Shof
Nigerian brothers SHOBO and SHOF present NEW MASTERS, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power.
Est Ship Date 2/2/2022
OFFICIAL IMAGE TIMELINE (ONE-SHOT)
IMAGE COMICS (W) Jim Valentino
Nigerian brothers SHOBO and SHOF present NEW MASTERS, a groundbreaking blend of science fiction, adventure, drama, and vibrant Afrofuturism. In a striking vision of West Africa under the thumb of alien colonizers, a motley crew of outcasts find themselves caught up in a power struggle for control of an ancient artifact with immense power.
Est Ship Date 2/2/2022
NORSE MYTHOLOGY III #1 (OF 6)
DARK HORSE COMICS (W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) David Rubin (CA) P. Craig Russell
New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman and Eisner Award-winning comics legend P. Craig Russell breathe new life into the ancient Norse stories by taking readers through the creation of the Nine Worlds to the epic origin and adventures of Thor, Odin, and Loki all the way to the end of life-Ragnarök.
The sea giant Aegir avoids having to throw a banquet for the gods by setting Thor and Tyr off on a wild quest to find a cauldron and pitting our heroes against a multiheaded giantess, fire-breathing sea serpents, and more bizarre mythological creatures. “This comic is a good reminder stories deserve to be told in multiple formats; from novelizations to comic books, each holds intrinsic value in telling a different side of the story.” -AiPT!
Est Ship Date 2/9/2022
FAITHLESS III #1 (MR)
BOOM! STUDIOS (W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Maria Llovet
The final act of Azzarello and Llovet’s erotic thriller masterpiece! Nine months after her mysterious disappearance, Faith suddenly drops back onto the map. While the art world debates whether her disappearance was a piece of performance art or all just a publicity stunt, Faith retreats to Louis’s studio to recover from her journey into the unknown. But Ginny begins to realize that something is very much amiss with Faith. Where was she for nine months? And why does Faith suddenly seem so obsessed with Ginny’s son Jacob? The acclaimed team of New York Times bestselling writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) and Maria Llovet (Luna) reunite for the third and final act of their erotic thriller masterpiece!
Est Ship Date 2/9/2022
ALL NEW FIREFLY #1
BOOM! STUDIOS (W) David M. Booher (A) Jordi Perez (CA) Mona Finden
The new creative team of rising star writer David M. Booher (Canto) and artist Jordi Pérez (Queen of Bad Dreams) kickoff an all-new, shiny direction for the crew of the Serenity! Captain Kaylee leads the crew on a heist that proves too much for their moral code, but when mercenaries steal the relics anyway, it turns into a recovery mission. Meanwhile, unexpected revelations about Jayne’s family and past further complicate things. But how will Jayne’s past collide with the crew’s desperate present, especially when it leads them to steal from… not the thieves den they had in mind…
An armored giant and a helpless child. Together they cross an astonishing world brimming with beasts, bandits, and-deadliest by far-civilizations… If they stop walking, the earth itself forces them onwards. WHY? The child can’t ask. She and her guardian have no language, no memory, nothing-except each other. Multiple-Eisner nominees SI SPURRIER (X-Men), MATIAS BERGARA (Coda), and MATHEUS LOPES (Supergirl) present a watershed moment in modern comics: four double-length chapters of a bittersweet fantasy opus, completely text free. Let’s take a walk.
“STEP BY BLOODY STEP may be my new favorite comic. SPURRIER, BERGARA, and LOPES have created something that celebrates everything comics can be: mysterious, inventive, bursting with imagination and also incredibly heartfelt without ever saying a word.” -JEFF LEMIRE
Est Ship Date 2/23/2022
CLAY PEOPLE COLOSSUS (ONE-SHOT) (MR)
IMAGE COMICS (W) Matt Hawkins (A/CA) Christian Dibari
A biracial boy in the Midwest uses a supernatural gift from his grandfather to push back against two older boys who are terrorizing him. In a tale inspired by the song “Colossus” by heavy metal band THE CLAY PEOPLE, intolerance, drug addiction, poverty, and boredom collide into a perfect storm of grisly revenge! THE CLAY PEOPLE is a rock band hailing from Albany, New York. The band’s self-titled debut album was released on Mercury/Slipdisc records; their furiously propulsive lead single “Awake” climbed the radio charts and launched the band into an international touring act with the likes of Disturbed, Staind, Clutch, Rob Zombie, Static-X, Stabbing Westward, and Filter. “Colossus” is from THE CLAY PEOPLE’s latest album, Demon Hero.
Newsletter, Tuesday, Dec 7, 2021 OPEN EARLY! HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Mon – Fri, 10am to 8pmSat, 10am – 7pmSun, 10am to 6pm
NEW RELEASE!Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos introduces the fantastical setting of Strixhaven University, drawn from the multiverse of Magic: The Gathering, and provides rules for creating characters who are students in one of its five colleges. Characters can explore the setting over the course of four adventures, which can be played together or on their own. Each adventure describes an academic year filled with scholarly pursuits, campus shenanigans, exciting friendships, hidden dangers, and perhaps even romance.
This book includes a poster map that shows Strixhaven’s campuses on one side and location maps on the other. Includes four adventures that can be played as stand-alones or woven together to create one campaign taking players from level 1 to level 10.
Players can create characters using a new race presented in the book, an owlin, one of the owlfolk who study at the university.
Adds new player character options including feats and backgrounds. Includes new spells and magic items Encounter over forty magical, mysterious creatures and NPCs in the bestiary. Available in regular or retailer-exclusive alternate cover!
D&D Heroes’ Feast The Official Cookbook. 80 recipes inspired by the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons–perfect for a solo quest or a feast shared with fellow adventurers. Shop Now
D&D 5E CANDLEKEEP MYSTERIES. When you want to look sharp but aren’t in the mood for a real suit, this casual jacket is your go-to. Shop Now
D&D 5E CORE RULEBOOK GIFT SET. With this gift set and a handful of dice, a gamer has everything they need for a lifetime of Dungeons & Dragons role-playing. Shop Now
The Witchlight Carnival Dice & Miscellany. Premium dice and other goodies for the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Shop Now
D20 PLUSH DICE BAG. Multiple colors. This Plush D20 Dice Bag measures approximately 6.5 inches in diameter, and is the perfect accessory for any TTRPG adventurer or dice enthusiast! Zippered center pocket holds up to 50 dice. Shop Now
D&D Dungeon Master’s Screen: Dungeon Kit DM screen specially designed for dungeon delving, with tables for adding thrilling D&D encounters and chilling dungeon details. Shop Now
The Monsters Know What They’re Doing: Combat Tactics for Dungeon Masters – Keith Ammann THIS BOOK MADE ME A BETTER DM. HIGHLY RECOMENDED! – Ron
Author Keith Ammann lightens the DM’s burden by helping you understand your monster’s abilities and develop battle plans before your fifth edition D&D game session begins. Easy to read and apply, The Monsters Know What They’re Doing is essential reading for every DM. Shop Now
COLLECTOR’S SERIES: ICEWIND DALE – CHARDALYN BLACK DRAGON The Chardalyn dragon oozes malevolence due to the demonic energy resonating in its body. Should you fail, this terrifying beast will relish in your suffering. Be brave adventurer, and face the world with honor! Shop Now
D&D Premium Figure CHARDALYN DRAGON Over 200mm long, the Chardalyn Dragon is an excellent addition to your miniatures collection. Sculpted with highly detailed features and using premium paints, it is an incredible addition to your adventure in Icewind Dale! Shop Now
D&D Premium Figure ADULT SAPPHIRE DRAGON The glittering Sapphire Dragons are the most territorial of all the gem dragons to a dangerous degree. They collect magical weapons and armor as the centerpieces of their hoards and vault them away in isolated caverns. Shop Now
Elder Runes Pride and Gold Metal Dice Set Our Elder Runes dice are molded with zinc alloy metal carefully poured to insure no air bubbles are trapped in the mold. This process guarantees a perfectly weighted die for rolling. The metal is then electroplated with an additional metal coating to give these dice their beautiful gold coloration and shine. $41.99 Shop Now
Irridescent Glitter & Red Enamel Metal Dice Set Dice are die cast with zinc alloy metal and painted with colored enamel. This set contains one d20, one d12, two d10 (00-90 and 0-9), one d8, one d6, and one d4. These are perfect for any RPG such as Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Savage World, Math Games or anything else you can think of. Quality Inspected: every die is inspected by hand before being packaged so that you only get the best. $39.99 Shop Now
The Sword of Vlad Metal Dice Set Misty Mountain Gaming Dice are die cast with zinc alloy metal then coated in enamel coloring. This set contains one d20, one d12, two d10 (00-90 and 0-9), one d8, one d6, and one d4. These are perfect for any RPG such as Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Savage World, Math Games or anything else you can think of .All numbers are engraved and numbers are large for easy reading. $39.99. Shop Now
THIS Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27, is national SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.
“The annual holiday shopping event puts small businesses across America front and center to celebrate the contribution of small businesses towards local economies and job creation.”
“Small Business Saturday’s is all about shopping small by encouraging customers to visit local businesses and support them during the holiday season.” -smallbiztrends.com
We will offer discounts on most merchandise in the store. Details coming soon!
In 2007 when I took over this pre-existing hole-in-the-wall business and switched the name to OTHER WORLDS, bringing my own energy and ideas, I never realized how much impact a single small business can have on a community.
After more than 14 years, I have seen thousands of visitors (literally) and have become friends with many of them. I have watched their kids grow and go off to college. I have also had the privilege to hire and work with so many in the community as well.
To hear how our store, our events and the products that we sell have impacted their lives, their families and their children’s lives, makes owning and working in a small business such as this even more rewarding. We are a community center, a safe haven and provide an often arcane but popular range of entertainment.
When you support any small business you are helping them stay open and to continue their relationships with their own communities and the effects they have on local families. You are helping them continue to HIRE local, to SPEND local and in our case, to offer a supportive community for youth and local schools.
I believe the Coivd-19 pandemic has further strengthened that bond. People have demonstrated, through their spending, how they truly support their local businesses and that they understand the importance of these stores in their communities.
As a small business owner, the least I can say is THANK YOU, but the most I can try to do is to STAY IN BUSINESS.
THANK YOU for supporting local! We hope to see you this weekend.
Fizban’s Treasury of Dragons, Regular and Alt Cover
NEW RELEASE DATE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 (originally October 19)
Straight from the Dragon’s Mouth
Discover how dragons embody magic across the worlds of D&D and how you can bring them to life at your table in this quintessential reference guide for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
Meet Fizban the Fabulous: doddering archmage, unlikely hero of the War of the Lance, divine avatar of a dragon-god—and your guide to the mysteries of dragonkind in the worlds of Dungeons & Dragons.
Introduces gem dragons to fifth edition!
Reveals the story of the First World and the role Bahamut and Tiamat played in its creation and destruction.
Adds new player character options, including unique draconic ancestries for dragonborn, dragon-themed subclasses for monks and rangers, and new feat and spell options.
Offers everything a Dungeon Master needs to craft adventures inspired by dragons across the worlds of D&D, with new dragon lair maps and details on 20 different kinds of dragons
Other Worlds now carries the hot, new trading card game, FLESH AND BLOOD. “FAB” is a hero-centric, resource management, Magic: the Gathering style, competitive collectible card game. It is rated slightly older than Magic, 16+, and already has an active trading market.
Stop in and check it out. We currently have blitz decks and booster packs (no booster boxes at this time).
120 inspiring visual stories on environmentalism from key figures, charities, activists, and artists.
The Most Important Comic Book on Earth: Stories to Save the World
Author: Various
DKTrade Paperback
On Sale 11/09/2021
Age 14 and up
Education Grade Range: Grade 9 & Up
Retail: $30.00
120 inspiring visual stories on environmentalism from key figures, charities, activists, and artists.
The Most Important Comic Book On Earth is a global collaboration for planetary change, bringing together a diverse team of 300 leading environmentalists, artists, authors, actors, filmmakers, musicians, and more to present over 120 stories to save the world.
Whether it’s inspirational tales from celebrity names such as Cara Delevingne and Andy Serkis, hilarious webcomics from War and Peas and Ricky Gervais, artworks by leading illustrators David Mack and Tula Lotay, calls to action from activists George Monbiot and Jane Goodall, or powerful stories by Brian Azzarello and Amy Chu, each of the comics in this anthology will support projects and organizations fighting to save the planet and Rewrite Extinction.
The multiple award winning, bestselling comic book phenomenon will ring in the New Year with the arrival of the long anticipated issue #55
From Image Comics: PORTLAND, OR. 10/09/2021 — Image Comics is pleased to announce the return of multiple award winning, bestselling series Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples to shelves. The long anticipated Saga #55 issue will kick off a new story arc and land in stores on Wednesday, January 26 from Image Comics.
“Other than my own family, collaborating with Fiona Staples on Saga is the most important thing in my life, so I can’t thank readers and retailers enough for their patience,” said Vaughan. “I think our next 54 issues will be even more shocking, strange, and spectacular than the first 54, so we can’t wait to be back on the shelves at your local comic shop soon.”
Staples added: “I’ve really missed connecting with readers through the pages of Saga, so I’m thrilled to roll up my sleeves and dive into this world again. The next arc is already going places I never imagined. I’m so grateful that we’re able to keep doing this!”
At long last, Hazel and her star-crossed family are finally back! But where the hell have they been? As thanks for fans’ endless patience, the Saga team is proud to return with a double-length issue—44 pages of story for the regular $2.99 price point—without variant covers or gimmicky renumbering. Just more pulse-pounding adventure, heart-wrenching character drama, and gloriously graphic sex and violence, as Saga begins the second half of the series and the most epic chapter yet.
“Saga launched at Image during the company’s 20th anniversary in 2012, so it seems more than fitting that the series is returning to shops just in time for our 30th anniversary next year,” said Eric Stephenson, Chief Creative Officer and Publisher at Image Comics. “I can think of few better ways to celebrate what Image is all about than by welcoming back one of the most incredible storytelling teams in comics history as they embark on the second half of a true epic-in-the-making.”
Saga has sold seven million copies to date across single issue, trade paperback, compendium, hardcover, and digital editions and has been translated into 20 languages. The series also boasts multiple Eisner Awards, Harvey Awards, a Hugo Award, British Fantasy Award, Goodreads Choice Award, Shuster Award, Inkwell Award, Ringo Award, and more. It has been featured in such mainstream media outlets as TIME, Entertainment Weekly, The Atlantic, NPR, and more. The series has become a pop culture phenomenon and has been immortalized with references and easter eggs appearing in such popular TV shows as Supernatural, The Big Bang Theory, and The Simpsons.
Saga #55 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, January 26. Image projects the demand for the issue will be high and encourages fans to contact their local comic shop right away to place their pre-orders before Monday, January 3.
