Willow Dawson and Diana Tamblyn

Diana signing her books for a breathless fan!


Diana talking to old friends

Willow talking to fans


Willow signing a copy of FCBD Comics Festival, which contains one of her stories.

It was a beautiful day and many people came out to meet and talk to Diana and Willow. For more photos click here.

Dan Brown from the London Free Press also dropped by, if you check out the photos on flickr, you can see him checking out the t-shirts. He wrote about it on his blog here.

Wednesday's new comics delayed until Thursday, May 28!

Sorry about this folks, we've just received word from Diamond that due to an error on Canpar's part our Comics shipment will be delayed 24 hours.

But, in the mean time, Back Issues are on sale for 50% off and Premium Back Issues are 25% off until Saturday!

L.A. Mood's invites you to meet comic artists and creators:
Diana Tamblyn and Willow Dawson
Saturday, May 30, 12-4 PM at the store.

Diana is an Ignatz-nominated cartoonist and illustrator living here in London. She has written several mini comics such as The Rosie Stories and Duty Must Be Done: The Story of Frederick Banting. She is currently working on a full length graphic novel From Earth to Babylon: The Story of Gerald Bull and the Supergun. The first chapter of the book, The Paris Guns, is now available as a mini comic and she will have some on hand. I find her historical biographies to be reminiscent of Chester Brown's Louis Riel. Diana was also pleased to be chosen for the 2009 London Artists' Studio Tour at the beginning of May and her work was on the cover of the April 2009 issue of ArtScape. As well as her comics, she will have original art, t-shirts, and buttons available! You can check out a Q&A with the National Post here.

Willow, who is originally from BC, lived here in London for a brief period, working for us at L.A. Mood's! (We like to think we had a positive influence in her journey as illustrator in the comics industry.) Willow is currently working on a semi-autobiographical web comic called 100 Mile House.

She is also the illustrator of the graphic novel No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom and Adventure, published by Kids Can Press written by Susan Hughes and Violet Miranda: Girl Pirate with Emily Pohl-Weary. You can view a video of No Girls Allowed here.

You can visit Willow's web page here. As well as her comics, Willow will have original art, buttons, and t-shirts for sale! You can check out a Q&A with the National Post here.

Both ladies will be happy to sign their work and talk about the comics biz and their experiences getting started in this male dominated industry.

Check out this video, a few minutes of Taz from FM96 at L.A.Mood's on Free Comic Book Day!

Worldwide D&D Day! Saturday, May 23, 11AM

Sign up and play! DM's are standing by!

Journey Through the Silver Caves- A kobold wyrmpriest has stolen an ancient book of prophecy from the people of Albura, a fortress on the borderlands. The kobold has a dark plan for the book and only you can stop him in time! An adventure for 5 pregenerated 5th level characters.






No D&D Day is complete with out a new release! Monster Manual 2 and D&D Minis Dangerous Delves will be available May 19th which coincides with our great Games Sale! All RPG's, board games and minis on sale for 25% off May 17-23. What a great week to be a gamer!

Sales to Remember!

May 3-9
30% off Graphic Novels & Trade Paperbacks

May 10-16
30% off Toys & Statues'

May 17 -23
25% off Role Playing Games,
Board Games, Minis & Clix

May 24-31
50% off Back Issues
25% off Premium Back Issues

May Heroclix Events
Events start at 6pm
All events unrestricted

6th Weds: Feel The Wind :
Build a 400 pt team all figure must have flight ability

14th Thurs: A Team Player
Build a 800 pt team with all figures having the same team symbol or keyword

20th Weds: There has been cut backs :
Build a 200 pt team

27th Weds: Fan Favorite
Build a 1000 pt team

Scenes from a Free Comic Book Day...

It always starts out like this: lots of comics in nice neat piles!

Then you have a line up waiting to get in!

Shuffle in!

Shuffle out!

Then add a little FM96 and a dash of Taz!

Then the great costumes!

"Ew what's in there?!"

And the taunting: "You are a bad guy!"

Super heroes come in all ages!

And all walks of life!

Best Free Comic Book Day Ever!
L.A. Mood wants to thank FM96 and Taz for the great job helping us promote the event. Also a great big thanks to our volunteers Adam and Sarah, as well as loyal employees Tom and Luke!!!

Check out our flickr photostream here.

You can check out Whisp's experiences here.

Here is a video of the line up in front of Heroes here, curtesy of FromMyBottomStep.

MAY FNM'S

Friday, May 1st: Standard
Friday, May 8: Booster Draft
Friday, May 15: Standard
Friday, May 22: Booster Draft
Friday, May 29: Standard

Alara Reborn Launch Tournament
Sunday, May 3rd
$25
Registration opens at 11AM
Game begins at noon!

Free Comic Book Day
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009

OMG! It's that time of year again! Come on down to L.A. Mood's on Saturday, May 2nd to get your free comics! Lots to choose from but the selections thins by the end of the day, so come down early, we open at 10AM!

This year we are happy to host a live remote with FM96 between 11 and 1 on Saturday, May 2! Listen to FM96 in the days leading up to FCBD for the chance to win prizes donated by our store or check out their website for more ways to win!

Of course, we are still partnering with Comic Book Collector, Heroes, Neo Tokyo and Worlds Away for our Comic Shop Crossover! Passports are available at all 5 stores! Get your passport stamped at all 5 stores on Saturday, May 2 and you have a chance to win one of 25 prizes!

So much free stuff! but hey that's not all, there will be lots of sales to tempt you to open your wallets! So see you then!

Magic the Gathering:

Alara Reborn Tournaments

Pre-Release

Sunday, April 26

$25

Registration begins at 11AM

and game begins at noon!

Launch

Sunday, May 3

$25

Registration begins at 11AM

and game begins at noon!

Easter Hours

open Friday 12-4
closed Sunday
open Monday 11 -4

April FNM's

Friday, April 3 Standard
Friday, April10
canceled due to religiosity(Good Friday) and government interference (Stat Holiday)
Friday, April 17 Standard
Friday, April 24 Booster Draft

Come one, come all!
6:00 PM in the Underground

Comic book Lady on Daytime!

Part 1



Part 2

New in Stock this week!

Monsterpocalypse: I Chomp NY unit boosters, monster boosters, and strategy guide
Nosferatu clan book for Vampire the Requiem
Night Stalkers book for Hunter the Vigil
D&D 4E Player's Handbook II
D&D 4E Assault on Nightwyrm Fortress
D&D 4E Power Cards

Special!

World of Warcraft Adventure game only $25.00
Limited quantity available!

New Comics!
GI Joe Cobra #1
Azrael: Death's Dark Knight #1
Just a Pilgrim Complete HC edition by Garth Ennis
Powers vol 12 TP: The 25 Coolest Dead Superheroes of All Time by Brian Michael Bendis
Kabuki: The Alchemy HC by David Mack

New Iron Man Statues, check it out!

Lots of new Games this week!

Age of Steam
Age of Conan
Roll through the Ages
Zombiegeddon
Name of the Rose
D&D Dungeon Delve

In the comic world:
The Stand: Captain Trips HC

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Don't Miss Worldwide D&D Day!
Sign up and play
One Dark Night in Weeping Briar
Saturday, March 21, 11 AM

in conjunction with the release of Player's Handbook II
all D&D books US$ Cover price, Saturday March 21 only!

March FNM

March 6th Draft
March 13th Standard
March 20 Draft
March 27 Standard

Please note due to scheduling conflicts, we are looking for an extra judge. If you are interested please see Carol for details.

Heroclix Returns in L.A. MOODS

March Heroclix Events

Events start at 6pm

All events unrestricted

4^th Weds: Fan Favorite! :

Build 1000 pt team and play with 5 actions

Prize: Edward Nigma LE

18^th Weds: Casual Play

Build 500 pt team

Could HeroClix return click on the link to see the Lastest News

http://www.saveheroclix.com/

L.A. Mood's RPG Day a huge success!!!

So successful we are doing it again! Join us for Worldwide D&D Day on Saturday, March 21st at 11AM. This event coincides with the release of Player's Handbook II. We'll be having a D&D sale for that day only, all D&D books US$ Cover price, Saturday, March 21st!!!!!

FNM Febuary

February 14 Draft

February 21 Standard

February 28 Draft

L.A. Mood's RPG Day
Saturday, February 21
11 AM

Sign up and play!

D&D 4th Edition
Pathfinder
Over the Edge
World of Darkness
Star Trek Next Generation

(just email us or drop in the store to sign up for one of these games, limited number of players allowed)

25% Off RPG's
Saturday, February 21st
One day only!!!!

It's a party! Come one, come all!

Magic the Gathering Conflux Pre-Release Tournament!
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Registration begins at 10AM - 10:30
Tournament begins at 11AM

Cost: $25.00

and if you can't make it to that one, we are having a
Conflux Launch Party Tournament
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Registration begins at 10AM - 10:30
Tournament begins at 11AM

Cost: $25.00

New in Stock!

Wings of War Miniatures series 2 & 3
Talisman 4th Edition: Reaper Expansion
Moto Grand Prix board game

Watchmen 13 inch Dr Manhattan figure

Amazing Spider-Man #583 with Obama back up story... First prints sold out...2nd printing with Obama on the cover on their way, and possibly 3rd printings...
Bone volume 9 Scholastic version
Anita Blake First Death tp
Walking Dead vol 9 tp

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Patrick McGoohan
(March 19, 1928 - January 13, 2009)

Best line ever! "I am not a number, I am a free man". Gordzilla and I have been fans of The Prisoner (1967 TV series) for a long time, proud owners of the DVD collection. Patrick McGoohan wrote, produced, directed and starred in The Prisoner. We were sad to hear of his death.

He reprised his role as Number 6 in an episode of the Simpsons in 2000.

Ricardo Montalban
(November25, 1920 - January 14, 2009)

We just rewatched Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, in memory of Ricardo Montalban, definitely one of the best Trek movies and so much of it because of Ricardo's wonderful performance. A wonderful actor, charismatic, and unforgettable. For those of you too young to remember Star Trek, or Fantasy Island, Ricardo Montalban did a guest voice on Family Guy and was the Grandfather in Spy Kids 2 & 3.


2 unforgettable actors, may they rest in peace.

Before Star Wars or
The Day the Earth Stood Still: work by Dave Lindsay

Dave Lindsay, a customer for many years, has an art show at The Arts Project on Dundas Street. Come on down and see how his hobby of comic books may have had an influence on his work!

JANUARY FNM

JANUARY 9th - Draft

JANUARY 16th - Standard

JANUARY 23th - Draft

JANUARY 30th - Standard

PS also anyone who is interested in ordering boxes or cases of the new expansion Conflux please let L.A. Mood sales associates (aka The Staff) know ahead of time.

January Heroclix Events

Events start at 6pm

All events unrestricted

6^th Tues: 600 pts, nothing Special

Build a 600 point team each

Prize: Harvey Dent LE

15^th Thurs: Yes could it Be …

Fan Favorite!:

Build 1000 pt team and play with 5 actions

Must have at least 1 Villian

Prize: Henchman LE

22^nd Thurs: I am the Man!:

Build 500 pt team with at least 1 figure over 150 pts

Prize: Grodd LE

Friday Night Magic

There is no FNM tonight, but FNM's will resume on Friday, January 9, 2009

See you then!

Boxing Week Sales!!
December 26-31

50% off
Regular Back Issues
25% off
Premium Back Issues
20% off
All Regular Priced
Toys, Games, Comics, Statues, and Graphic Novels

New in stock this week!

This Sideshow Thor statue stands a lot taller than the rest!
On display at the store right now!

Godzilla: Destroy all Monsters Battlezone

Godzilla and King Ghidorah (shown) are the first 2 installments in an 8 part limited edition series. Not only is this a diorama, each piece will have unique features of light and sound, and will interact with the pieces around it....and batteries are included!!!


Check out this highly detailed pre-painted pvc statue of Batman from Kotobukiya.

Other new statues, include, 1/4 scale Indiana Jones, and Galadriel from Sideshow Collectables.

Games:
D&D 4th: Manual of the Planes
D&D 4th: Demon Queen's Enclave

Ultimate Christmas gifts for the Ultimate Collector!

Check out these amazing statues we have in stock from Sideshow Collectables! the details are absolutely incredible!


Neca makes this life size replica of the Spartan Helmet from the movie 300 and yes, it is metal!

...from gifts for the ultimate collector to stocking stuffer ideas and stuff for the kids...

Stocking Stuffer ideas:

for the Dragon and or D&D lover-- D&D miniatures boosters, McFarlane Dragons (now reduced in price), Dragonlance Chronicles comics and or graphic novels

for the World of Warcraft lover-- action figures, boosters from the new miniatures, boosters for the collectable card game

for the Comics lover-- Marvel and DC heroclix boosters

Chaotic boosters and starter sets and tins-- I've checked out some of the department stores and pharmacies and we are cheaper! only $3.95 a booster, 3 for $10.95, starters only $11.95 and tins only $19.95

Try this! Heroclix name tags...peruse through our singles box and pick out different characters to put as a fun topper to your gifts! from .25 to 2.95 each.

New in this week:

Board Games:
Through the Ages board game
From Fantasy Flight Games: Android, Cosmic Encounter, Talisman 4th Edition, and upgrade packs for those who own the Black Industries edition.

Comics:
Final Crisis #5 of 7
Final Crisis Revelations #4
Detective Comics #851
Secret Invasion: Dark Reign

Toys:
13 inch Black Canary Figure

PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE!

25% OFF
ANY DC ABSOLUTE HARDCOVERS

20% OFF
ALL GRAPHIC NOVELS & TRADE PAPERBACKS

Starting today until December 31st!

New this Week!

World of Warcraft series 3 action figures!
Buy a set of 4 and get 10% off!

New Comics:
X-Infernus #1
Secret Invasion #8 of 8....finally!
Secret Invasion Front Line #5 of 5
Haunted Tank #1

Game Restock:
World of Warcraft the Board Game
Battlestar Galactica the Board Game
Neuroshima Hex
Carcasonne
D&D Minis Against the Giants

This week's great gift ideas:


Based on what some customers tell me is the best video game ever, StarCraft. This giant box set contains 180 figures and a modular gaming board that allows for a new experience each and every game. Fantasy Flight put out this promotional video here.

L. A. Mood is offering StarCraft the Board Game for the great price of only $60 CDN.

And for the collectors who have everything...



Sideshow Collectables make the most amazing 1/4 scale statues. Check out these highly detailed statues only at L.A.Mood's!

December Heroclix Events Are Still Going!!
Events start at 6pm

9th Tues Arkham Asylum Week 4:
Buy 2 boosters of Arkham Asylum and team with a buddy build a 250 point team each
Prize: Winners get Crispus Allen LE
Precision Demolition, Feat for everyone

18th Thurs Arkham Asylum Week 5:
build 400 pt team with a buddy
Prize: Knightfall Event dial

And YES there will be events in January!!!

New in stock!

Games:
Monty Python Fluxx card game
Descent: Tomb of Ice expansion
Settlers of Catan: Traders & Builders 5-6 player expansion
Carcassone: Catapult expansion
From Rio Grand Games: Sylla, Strozzi, and Lost Cities board games
Restock: Pandemic, Descent and expansions



Statues:
Rock Iconz: Ted Nugent, Randy Rhoads, Jimi Hendrix

Comics:
Buffy #19...finally!
Batman #861 RIP conclusion...!?
Umbrella Academy: Dallas #1
Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite Ltd Ed HC

Christmas Buying Special!

Buy any Lenore trade paperback, volumes 1-3 and get the PVC set for 50% off! While supplies last, no rainchecks!


ooooh so cute, so spooky, so sick!

This one goes out to Teresa from City Lights!

Social commentary or shameless advertising?

Check out our Godzilla vs the Wick window display on YouTube!

(thanks to Teresa from City Lights Bookshop for inspiration and Colour by Schubert on King St. for the great photo of the Wick.)

and yes those Godzillas are for sale in big and bigger sizes!

New in stock:

Games:
Munchkin Quest Board Game...a board game, say it isn't so!
Axis & Allies Anniversary Edition...this thing is huuuuge! 3 boards make a 24x48 inch map, and adds Italy as a 3rd axis nation...reserve the weekend for this game!
Game of Thrones Card Game Core Set
World of Warcraft Collectible Miniatures Game..could this replace the soon to be missed Heroclix?
D&D Miniatures: Demonweb.... last random assortment
D&D 4th Ed: Martial Power
D&D 4th Ed: Draconomicon

Comics:
Angel After the Fall #14
Buffy Season 8 volume 3 TP
Heroes volume 2 HC
Walking Dead volume 4 HC

November FNM Schedual

Nov 7
Draft

Nov 14
Standard

Nov 21
Draft

Nov 28
Standard

There will be no FNM held in LA Mood underground in the month of December

New this week:

Back issue sale ends Sunday, November 2nd! Hurry before the sale ends!

Comics
Garth Ennis, Battlefields: Night of Witches #1 of 3
Spawn #185 End Game part one
Spike After the Fall #4
Joker HC
...and of course the usual DC and Marvel stuff.

Games:
Star Wars Minis The Clone Wars starters and boosters
Restock: Zombies!!!, Humans!!!, The Haunting House

November Heroclix Events
Events start at 6pm


5th Weds Arkham Asylum Week 1:
Buy 2 boosters of Arkham Asylum and build a 300 point team
Prize: Book of Destiny Feat

11th Tues Arkham Asylum Week 2:
300 pt Floor, 50% must be from
Arkham Asylum
Prize: Enervation Field Feat

20th Thurs Arkham Asylum Week 3:
300 point Restricted
Prize: Retaliation Feat

Upcoming Sales and Events

October 17, 18, 19
Selected Comics
3 for $1.00

Back Issue Sale!!!!
October 20 - November 2
50% Off Regular Back Issues
25% Off Premium Back Issues

Weekend in the Realms
"Beneath Haunted Halls"
A day long D&D adventure!
Saturday, October 25
Registration: 10 AM
Game begins 10:30 AM
plus
20% off all Games
October 25th only!