Mail-Time Monday

~ Here we go! My first official post on this account (are you proud? Because i'm very proud). I have a weekly spread line up that I'm hoping to adhere to (you can check it out here). So, without further ado, here is my first Mail-Time Monday Post! ~

This week has been pretty good, comic book-wise. One book that I've been waiting on for months arrived, I bought two Deadpool collections in store (my favorite way to buy books, even though it doesn't technically fall under "mail-time"), and a comic collection centered around the LGBT+ community that benefits Equality Florida and the survivors/families of the Pulse Massacre.

Published by: Apex

Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling - Jaym Gates & Monica Valentinelli |  Received as Perk from Kickstarter Campaign

Synopsis: Upside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling is an anthology of short stories, poetry, and essays edited by Monica Valentinelli and Jaym Gates. Over two dozen authors, ranging from NYT-bestsellers and award winners to debut writers, chose a tired trope or cliche to challenge and surprise readers through their work.

Read stories inspired by tropes such as the Chainmaille Bikini, Love at First Sight, Damsels in Distress, Yellow Peril, The Black Man Dies First, The Villain Had a Crappy Childhood, The Singularity Will Cause the Apocalypse, and many more...then discover what these tropes mean to each author to find out what inspired them.
Excitement Level: 9/10

Published by: Marvel

Deadpool Classic Vol. 4 - Joe Kelly & James Felder  |  Purchased from Cards & Comics Central (5424 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94103)

Synopsis: The secrets of Deadpool revealed! In some of his funniest adventures of all time, the truth behind Deadpool's origins in the Weapon X program is explored, as well as his unique relationship with Death herself! Ajax returns for revenge on Dr. Killebrew as Deadpool faces the ghosts of his past...literally! And is Deadpool the Cosmic Messiah, destined to save all? Featuring Captain America, Batroc the Leaper, Blind Al and Arnim Zola! 

Collecting: Deadpool (1997) #18-25 & #0, Deadpool & Death Annual 1998

Excitement Level: 8/10

Published by: Marvel

Deadpool: I Rule, You Suck (Vol. 6) - Daniel Way  |  Purchased from Cards & Comics Central (5424 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94103)

Synopsis: Doctor Bong? Are you serious?! Uh-oh. It looks like maybe somebody got talked into doing something for someone who wasn't who they said they were. And now the person who really is that person - Steve Rogers, the former Captain America - is kinda mad. Well, really mad, actually. But that's OK, because Deadpool is totally gonna fix this. Just like he always does.

Collecting: Deadpool #27-#31 (2011)
Excitement Level: 7/10

Published by: IDW Publishing & DC

Love is Love - Marc Andreyko  |  Purchased from Amazon

Synopsis: The comic industry comes together in honor of those killed in Orlando. Co-published by two of the premiere publishers in comics—DC and IDW, this oversize comic contains moving and heartfelt material from some of the greatest talent in comics, mourning the victims, supporting the survivors, celebrating the LGBTQ community, and examining love in today’s world. All material has been kindly donated by the writers, artists, and editors with all proceeds going to victims, survivors, and their families. Be a part of an historic comics event! It doesn’t matter who you love. All that matters is you love.

Excitement Level: 10/10




Please, let me know in the comments if you've read any of these and how you liked them, or if you're interested in any of them! I'm so happy with all of them, and I know I'm pretty damn excited to get started!