Man oh man, have we got a big week for you. Marvel’s got some new point one’s, there’s a new King Conan title, Archie and Kiss continue to hang out, and some Lovecraftian creatures bring the Transformers, GI Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and more together for one wacky crossover. Here’s your Monday Update.

As the picture (and the previous paragraph) suggest, IDW’s Infestation crossover event is back with Infestation 2. This massive event takes the worlds of Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, GI Joe, 30 Days of Night, and more, and throws them together to fight a threat to all their respective worlds. Last year’s Infestation was Zombies. This time, it’s the creatures of Lovecraft. Cthulhu plus Ninja Turtles? What could be bad? The first issue lands this week with Infestation 2 #1.

In the business of Marvel crossovers, it’s a light week with only one new book for each. This week’s Shattered Heroes title is Mighty Thor #10, and the X-Men: Regenesis title is X-Men: Legacy #261.

On the other hand, it’s a pretty big week for beginnings and endings. This week’s jumping on points include Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred #1, King Conan: Phoenix on the Sword #1, Transformers: Robots in Disguise #1, Deadpool #49.1, and Secret Avengers #21.1. Conversely, if you’re looking to wrap some stories up, you can do so with Key of Z #4, Stuff of Legend: Jester’s Tale #4, and Alpha Flight #8. Also, the Incorruptible/Irredeemable crossover “Redemption” concludes in Incorruptible #26.

Meanwhile, the new “A Larger World” story arc begins in Walking Dead #93, and the ongoing battle between the Archies and Kiss rages on in the action packed “Archie Meets Kiss: Part 3″ in Archie #629. We’ve also got a new Bruce Timm art book called Naughty & Nice: Good Girl, a new set of Star Wars Vintage action figures, and the new issue of IDW’s super-popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

That’s a whole lot of awesome, but there’s so very much more. For a more thorough look, check out the complete Diamond shipping list. It gives you a look at the releases for the week that’s so broad, it sometimes contains things that aren’t even real! Be sure to check with us first for availability. As always, the titles listed above won’t be available until Wednesday, January 25th.

What will you be reading this week? Will the Proto-Seed stay safe in Kirby: Genesis #5? Will Cyborg turn out to be an asset in the fight against Darkseid in Justice League #5? What will be the fate of the Miyagi Soy Sauce Brewery in Yusagi Yojimbo #143? Will this papercut on my thumb ever heal? Let us know on our Facebook page.

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We’re halfway through January already! Time flies when you’re reading lots of great comics, doesn’t it? This week we see a bunch of conclusions, a giant robot from space, some mini Doctor Who’s, and even a new lord of the jungle! Here’s your Monday Update.

This week’s spotlight goes to the caped crusader in Batman #5. Did you know that there’s going to be a big Bat Family crossover soon? Well there is, and it deals with the Court of Owls, found within the pages of Batman. If you’re a bat-fan, this is the book to read!

Marvel’s big ‘ol crossovers are still coming around, this time with some Fear Itself and X-Men: Regenesis. This week’s Regenesis books are Generation Hope #15, New Mutants #36, and Uncanny X-Force #20. For you Fear Itself fans, you get Fear Itself: The Fearless #7, Fear Itself: Journey in to Mystery HC, and Fear Itself: Thunderbolts HC. (HC means hardcover.)

As mentioned earlier, there are a slew of final issues coming your way this week. Crossed: Psychopath #7, John Carter: A Princess of Mars #5, John Carter: World of Mars #4, Legion of Monsters #4, Mass Effect: Invasion #4, and Superior #7 all represent the conclusions of their respective titles. However, there’s always new stuff on the way, and this week we get Danger Girl: Revolver #1, Kirby Genesis: Dragonsbane #1, and the much requested Lord of the Jungle #1 to fill the emptiness left in our hearts.

Meanwhile, Dynamite’s take on everyone’s favorite lion-composed space robot continues in Voltron #2, Spider-Man fans have plenty to read in Avenging Spider-Man #3, Amazing Spider-Man #678, and Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #6, and there’s even some really cute Doctor Who mini figures on the way!

But wait, there’s more! That’s right, if you act now you can see a complete list of everything that will be gracing our shelves this week for the low, low price of just one mouse click! Check out the complete diamond shipping list. Granted, this list is only mostly accurate, and is sometimes riddled with items that don’t really exist, but we won’t hold that against it. Be sure to check with us first for availability. As always, all titles listed above won’t be available until Wednesday, January 18th.

What will you be reading this week? Will we discover why Wonder Girl is carrying a bunch of fruit in the special all red-headed edition of Tiny Titans #48? Will Wonder Woman stab a giant fish/squid monster in the face with a trident in Wonder Woman #5? When Red Hulk finally catches up to Venom, will he be disappointed that he can’t break his legs in Venom #12? Let us know on our Facebook page.

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Ahh, paper. Glorious paper. IT has provided us with endless hours of entertainment, education, and origami. It’s the reason our store exists in the first place, and why we continue to thrive.

With the advent of the digital comic book, we here at The Joker’s Child believe that our good friend paper is due for some recognition.

The Joker’s Child is starting a Print Matters campaign on Twitter. We’ll be letting all of you know the many reasons we think print is important via our Twitter account, and we’d love for you to do the same. Simply add the hash tag #printmatters to your tweets explaining why you believe paper is awesome, and you (yes you) can help save comic book shops everywhere! Did I mention there are even snazzy t-shirts to help promote the cause?

Help us keep print alive. Because, you know, print matters.

Welcome back, everyone. We’ve got no shortage of great stuff for you this week, so let’s get down to it. Here’s your Monday Update.

The spotlight this week goes to our good friend Logan who has reached his milestone 300th issue in Wolverine #300. This issue promises to be chock full of trips to Tokyo, Silver Samurai, and illegitimate children! Now that I think about it, that’s actually par for the course when it comes to Wolverine…

Over in Marvel’s crossover events department, we’ve got some new titles from both. This week’s Shattered Heroes books are Battle Scars #3, Captain america #7, Incredible Hulk #4, and Journey Into Mystery #633. The new Regenesis titles are Wolverine and the X-Men #4, X-Factor #230, and X-Men: Legacy #260.1.

Another title worth mentioning is the release of DC’s Batman: Through the Looking Glass hardcover. In this original graphic novel, Batman meets the Mad Hatter for the first time, and gets involved in some strange goings on. Everyone close to Batman thinks he’s gone nuts (more than usual), but he keeps solving mysteries, so is he really mad? This book comes from the mind of writer Bruce Jones, and features some really trippy art by Sam Keith.

After this week, we’ll have one less Avengers title to look forward to, as Avengers 1959 #5 marks the conclusion to that particular book. However, there’s plenty of other commencements to take its place as we get Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #1, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic War #1, Transformers: More than meets the Eye #1, as well as Spidey meets the Devil: Part 1 in Amazing Spider-Man #677, and Dr. Wily Returns: Part 1 in Mega Man #9.

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Brilliant #2 finally hits shelves, we’ll be seeing a new series of Femme Fatales Minimates, and if you prefer your tiny plastic figures to dispense candy, we’re also getting a new set of Marvel PEZ dispensers.

There’s more, you know. There’s always more, but if we told you about everything here, that would take all day! For a more complete list of everything that’s coming out this week, check out the complete diamond shipping list. It’s… mostly accurate, but on occasion an item or two that doesn’t quite exist yet finds its way onto the report. Be sure to check with us first for availability. As always, the items listed above will not be available until Wednesday, January 11th.

What will you be reading this week? Can Frankenstein handle the mighty mohawk of OMAC in Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. #5? Does somebody really die in Spawn #215? (Hint: probably) Can Mega Man handle the likes of Quick Man in Mega Man #9? Do these pants make me look fat? Let us know on our facebook page.

See you at the store.