Avengers vs. X-Men draws ever closer, and in case you haven’t heard, we’re throwing a launch party! This book is going to be huge. Here’s the details so far.

First of all, this Wednesday (March 28th), you can get your hands on Avengers vs. X-Men #0. This book follows the events of Avengers: X-Sanction, and sets the stage for the main event: Avengers vs. X-Men #1. As if that wasn’t cool enough, we’ll be offering 25 percent off the cover price of Avengers vs. X-Men #0. (regular cover only. Not the variants.) That’s right, if you come to The Joker’s Child to get your copy of Avengers vs. X-Men #0, you’ll get it for  $1 less than the cover price!

Then, we have the AVX Launch party. On Tuesday, April 3rd at 8pm, we’ll be selling Avengers vs. X-Men #1. Also, exclusively at the Launch party, you’ll be able to grab your copy of Avengers vs. X-Men #1 (regular cover only. Not the variants) for a special price! You read that right, ONE NIGHT ONLY, SPECIAL PRICE ON AVENGERS VS. X-MEN #1!

On top of all that, there’s going to be pins, posters, trivia, and good times had by all. So come on out, choose a side, and pick up your copy of one of the hottest books of the year.

See you at the store.

Now that St. Patricks day is safely behind us, it’s time to focus our attention on the future, and the comics we’ll be reading there. The Rocketeer returns, Stan Lee’s got something Mighty, Kick Ass kicks some ass, and Cable continues his quest to stop the Avengers at any cost. Here’s the Monday Update.

This week’s spotlight goes to the finale of Cable’s mission to stop the Avengers from maybe doing something in a theoretical future, Avengers: X-Sanction #4. This time he’s pitted against Wolverine and Spider-Man, and the events of this book will set the stage for Avengers vs. X-Men. IF you haven’t been keeping up, now’s the time to jump in and get prepped for the first big crossover event of 2012!

Speaking of MArvel crossover events, it seems that the final chapters of last year’s Fear Itself are finally headed our way. This week sees the penultimate issue of Fear Itself with Fear Itself: The Fearless #11. Elsewhere in the MArvel Universe, the new story arc “Ends of the Earth” begins in Amazing Spider-Man #682, the Avengers guest star in Uncanny X-Men #9, and John Carter returns to Barsoom in John Carter: Gods of Mars #1.

In the DC Universe, some pretty big things are going down, starting with their flagship book, Justice League. The first 6 issues took place in the past, and detailed the formation of the group. Starting this week in Justice League #7, the story shifts to present day, where the league has changed and expanded in several ways. Also, the back up story “The Curse of Shazam” starts here! Over in batman #7, The court of Owls failed to kill the dark knight, and you can bet they’re not done trying just yet, and in Wonder Woman #7, our heroine travels to the depths of hell to save someone she loves.

In other news, this week plays host to some notable conclusions. First off, we have the long awaited finale of Kick Ass 2. I’d love to tease what’s happening in this book, but all the character names feature foul language. Take my word for it though, it will be bloody awesome. Also, the cosmic crossover between Star Trek and the Legion of Super Heroes comes to a close in Star Trek/Legion of Super Heroes #6. If you’re looking to fill the void left behind by these two series ending, there’s good news: Plenty of new #1′s are hitting shelves this week, including Grimm Fairy Tales: Jungle Book #1, Rocketeer Adventures 2 #1, Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 #1, and the highly anticipated Supercrooks #1.

MEanwhile, there’s a new issue Doctor Who Magazine from across the pond, the second chapter in the Stephen King/Joe Hill biker vs truck extravaganza shows up in Road Rage #2, there’s a new issue of the unfathomably awesome Tiny Titans, and the Star Trek Pizza Cutters are back in stock!

If all that stuff looks like an iceberg of awesome, it may surprise you to know that that’s just the tip. That’s right, there’s plenty of other goodness headed your way. Check out the Complete Diamond Shipping List for broader view of all that is new for Wednesday. It’s worth noting that the Diamond list is a list of everything that’s SCHEDULED to arrive, not what’s actually going to arrive. Be sure to contact us first for availability. As usual, all of the items listed here won’t be available until Wednesday, March 21st.

What will you be reading this week? will Jaime be able to stand up to Silverback in Blue Beetle #7? Will Deadpool succeed in offing himself in Deadpool #52? Does Peanut butter go better with chocolate or jelly? LEt us know on our Facebook page.

See you at the store.

Don’t you love the smell of fresh comics in the morning? Sure you do. That being said, this Wednesday should be a good day for you, because there will be new comics abound! The Avengers will assemble, the Ninja Turtles will be infested, Luther Strode will be Strangely Talented, and so much more. Here’s your Monday update.

This week’s spotlight goes to Marvel’s Avengers Assemble #1. If you have been looking for a nice entry point to The Avengers, this is it. Taking place within comic continuity, and featuring the same team in the upcoming Avengers movie, this new ongoing series kicks off with the team taking on a new interpretation of the classic villain Zodiac. Should be a good time.

Elsewhere in the Marvel Universe, Venom shows up to take care of business in Carnage USA #4, Kaine continues to have a hard time adjusting to life in Houston in Scarlet Spider #3, and the origins of the X-Men are updated and retold in the new hardcover X-Men: Season One.

On the DC side of things, a new gentleman killer named Grotesque makes his debut in Batgirl #7, Harley Quinn’s origins are revealed in Suicide Squad #7, and everyone’s favorite bromance (Hal Jordan and Sinestro) continues to work together to unravel the secrets of the indigo tribe in Green Lantern #7.

Are you looking for something new to read? We’ve got a few new #1′s for all to enjoy this week, including Crossed: Badlands #1, Exile on the Planet of the Apes #1, Saga #1, and Saucer Country #1. On the other hand, the super popular Strange Talent of Luther Strode comes to a conclusion in Strange Talent of Luther Strode #6.

Meanwhile, there’s a double dose of IDW’s Infestation crossover event with Infestation 2: GI Joe #1 and Infestation 2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, some new Doctor Who action figures, and some nice new 100% cotton T-shirts as well!

It would be easy to look at all that stuff and think that it was going to be a pretty full week, but there’s still more! Have a look at the Complete Diamond Shipping List and be blown away in amazement at the delicious bounty placed before you. Be wary though, as sometimes the menu is stocked with items that aren’t real, so be sure to check with us first for availability. As usual, the titles listed above won’t be available until Wednesday, March 14th.

What will you be reading this week? Will something Terrific happen in Mister Terrific #7? Will our heroes decide to use Neosporin to reduce scarring in Battle Scars #5? Will the Hamburglar ever be brought to justice? Let us know on our Facebook page.

See you at the store.

Another week is upon us, and a wondrous bounty of new comics arrives with it. The Runaways visit the Avengers Academy, Superman and Steel try to save the day, The Children’s Crusade finally concludes, and we gain several new ways to freeze things in the shape of Star Wars characters. Here’s the Monday Update.

This week’s spotlight goes to Age of Apocalypse #1. After the recent events of Uncanny X-Force, everyone’s favorite alternate timeline gets its very own ongoing series! Evil Weapon X is doing pretty well for himself, while Jean Grey and Sabertooth… well, not so much. Also, who are the X-Terminated, and can anyone tell that’s what they’re called without someone writing it down? The answers to all your burning questions will be revealed! (isn’t hyperbole great?)

DC’s back on a regular schedule, and as such, there’s a whole slew of new titles for you this week. Here are some highlights. Superman and Steel team up to fend off an alien invasion in Action Comics #7, the new “Animal vs Man” story arc begins in Animal Man #7, and Batman uncovers some nefarious deeds at The Penguin’s floating casino in Detective Comics #7.

On the Marvel side of things, we get to see just what happens when the Runaways pay a visit to the Avengers Academy. I get the feeling it will involve folks hitting one another. Also, it seems that the Scorpion is back in town in Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #8, The “tabula rasa” story arc comes to a conclusion in Uncanny X-Men #8, and the Circle of Four continues in Venom #14.

Several titles are seeing their conclusions this week, including Avengers: Children’s Crusade #9, Huntress #6, Supernatural #6, Thor: Deviants Saga #5, True Blood: French Quarter #6, and Villains for Hire #4. They will be missed.

Meanwhile, we’re getting several new Star Wars ice trays in varying shapes and sizes, the prequel to the Avengers movie shows up in Avengers Prelude: Fury’s Big Week #1, there will be a shiny new Archangel statue to drool over, a new set of Halo: Reach action figures, and the latest issue of the Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha and Omega mini-series.

The Complete Diamond Shipping List has a lot more for you to see. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows though, as sometimes the list is inaccurate. Be sure to check with us first for availability. As usual, the items listed above won’t be available until Wednesday, March 7th.

What will you be reading this week? Will Rachel and Aunt Johnny find the deadly blond angel in Rachel Rising #6? Will Doctor Strange reunite with the great love of his life in Defenders #4? Can Stormwatch stop a bunch of weirdos from stealing Earth’s gravity in Stormwatch #7? What would I do if I couldn’t think of an unrelated and somewhat bizarre question to ask at the end of the Monday Update? Let us know on our Facebook page.

See you at the store.

There’s nothing quite like watching super-heroes beat the heck out of one another, is there? The folks at Marvel agree, and their next big crossover event will be highlighting just that. The Avengers and the X-Men are going to get into a big ol’ brawl, and The Joker’s Child is your ticket to get in on the action a day early.

On Tuesday, April 3rd at 8pm, you can get your hands on Avengers vs. X-Men #1 at our store. There will be exclusive pins, variant covers, and more! So come on down, join in the festivities, and enjoy early access to one of the biggest comic book events of the year.

Will the Avengers beat the X-Men, or will it be the other way around? RSVP on our Facebook event page to let us know you’re coming, and who’s side you’re on.