Howdy Velocifans. Has everyone been keeping up with all the exciting news coming out of San Diego this week? News like:
http://www.newsarama.com/film/SDCC-2010-Marvel-Studios-Thor-Captain-Amer...

and

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/sdcc-2010-hall-h-stabbing-100724.html

and

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/SDCC-2010-Batman-Bruce-Wayne-100723.html

and

http://screenrant.com/comic-con-2010-green-lantern-panel-rob-70093/

Remember 1984?

What is it to 'be human?' If society agrees upon certain parameters that must be met in order to gain acceptance by the group, does meeting those parameters guarantee human status? Does a dog that can ride a bicycle have a greater claim to humanity than a dude with no legs?

Hello, all…

…and a happy 4th of July to you! We will be closed today, but we'll have regular business hours Monday. By the looks of it a lot of you folks have off tomorrow, so stop by and listen to one of Rawn's six prepared soliloquies on patriotism and sacrifice. Or just grab some good readin', we're cool either way.

THURSDAY… is the day new books will be in this week, due to holiday shipping schedules. A considered look below reveals how great a week it's going to be, though-- tons of the sweet stuff, a very varied list of goods.

Welcome to another edition of America's ONLY newsletter. I'm your host, Tom Batten. Allow me to fill you up to the brim with INFORMATION.

FIRST: Please remember that our current DRAW contest is in full swing, and the mid-July deadline is fast approaching. The challenge this time is to DRAW WHAT (our beloved mascot) THE RUNNING MAN IS RUNNING FROM. Interpret that however you please. Draw the Running Man in your own inimitable style. Explode our brains with the quality of your work. Win some free comics. Easy, easy.

FIRST: To commemorate Father's Day, here's a list of some famous comic book fathers:
1. Richard Parker (Spider-Man)
2. Thomas Wayne (Batman)
3. Bruce Bechdel (Fun Home)
4. Martin Jordan (Green Lantern)
5. Jor-El (Superman)
6. Jonathan Kent (Superman)
7. Major Christopher Summers (Cyclops)
8. Jack Drake (Robin)
9. Battlin' Jack Murdock (Daredevil)
10. Frank Castle (The Punisher)

Thanks, dads!

STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING AND READ THESE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

DRAW: Please note that the theme for our next DRAW contest has been announced. That theme: WHAT IS THE RUNNING MAN RUNNING FROM? The Running Man, of course, is our mascot, best known from that enormous painting on the wall of the store. SO! Imagine what he's so worked up about and create some kind of image that reflects those imaginings. Use a pencil, use a pen, use a computer, charcoal, or blood. Just do it, bring it by the store, and stand to win $100 in STORE CREDIT.

Hey Velocipals! I'm happy to lead off with a big, hearty CONGRATULATIONS to IAN and MANDY who got married yesterday. The happy couple actually met here at Velocity Comics many years ago, so you can imagine the incredible debt they owe us. We've already arranged to cash in on that debt: they've pledged to name their firstborn child Velocity Sampson. So look forward to that.

NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK! NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK! NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!

Hello, all…

FIRST things first I'd like to wish TOM BATTEN a Happy Birthday today! And the lucky dog gets the bestest birthday prezzie anyone could ever ask for, the series finale of LOST! All other birthdays are now pretty insecure. Hope it's a great one, pal!