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MARS DAEDALUS 2 – NEW REALISTIC SCI-FI GRAPHIC NOVEL
by Local Creator Jeffrey Morris
The 2nd graphic novel in a series of adventures set in
the next 50 years in our Solar System.Love hard sci-fi?
Please help make more!
From the Author “All my life I’ve been inspired by science fiction. Because, at its best, sci-fi asks the hard questions about where we’re going as a species. I’m Jeffrey Morris. I’m a writer and artist. But I’m also a dude who looks to the future and tries to figure it out. In fact, I publish a blog about space, science, and tomorrow at FutureDude. I prefer sci-fi that’s directly related to our future. Speculative stories that are based on the realities of science and technology. 2001, Blade Runner, and Firefly are among my favorites. I’ve designed tons of spacecraft and tech in my day. I like the challenge of creating craft that might even be able to function if they were built. I’ve also written and published a couple of sci-fi books recently including the illustrated screenplay Slingshot that features a foreword by astronaut Buzz Aldrin. My relationship with him grew out of working with NASA over the past ten years to help them improve their public image.” Jeff has been an active member of our community for over 15 years and has always been generous in using his talents where needed! This project really deserves to be put on the launch pad and become a reality. Please consider supporting his efforts on Kickstarter (see below). Any and all help is welcome and we thank you for help spreading the word about this ground breaking event! For More and /or offer your support, please visit:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1657688528/mars-daedalus-two-a-new-realistic-sci-fi-graphic-n?ref=search
THANK YOU!
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NEW AT THE SOURCE THIS WEEK!
Green Lantern #12
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LOCAL COMIC BOOK ARTIST NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Working on Kickstarter to Fund His First Independent Project!
Local artist Clint Hilinski has decided to try and fund his first creator owned comic book project via Kickstarter! He’s an exceptionally talented, cool cat sort of guy and really deserves a chance to start up his own project! We’re asking you to help in a couple of ways:
1) If you can, please make a donation (he’s got some reslly great premiums!) and 2) Please help spread the word about this project in any way you can! Here’s a brief description of his project in his own words: “Pirate Queen is the story of Ava Bloodstone, captain of the Star Raider and her crew of space pirates. A motley crew of scoundrels and cutthroats headed up by her second in command, Zora Astra. Our story starts out with Ava trying to fleece another crew of alien pirates of their recently stolen treasure but when the aliens discover Ava’s plans she quickly finds herself on the ships plank hovering precariously above the alien desert floor thousands of feet below. I’m really looking forward to getting to work on this project. It will be my first creator owned book and I need all the help I can get. I’ve worked as an artist in comics for the last 17 years on projects as big as the Justice League for DC to as fun as drawing the Greatest American Hero comic. A show that I was a huge fan of as a kid. Other projects I’ve worked on include GI Joe, Voltron, Lady Death, Kiss, Xena Warrior Princess, Youngblood, and many others. But this one I may be even more excited about. All money raised for the project will go directly into production of the series. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!“
CHECK IT OUT AT:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1896786551/pirate-queen-of-the-star-raider?ref=live
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1919 DRAFT ROOT BEER AT THE MN STATE FAIR!
Get 25c Off With Your Source Adventure Club Card
The great Minnesota get together runs from August 23rd through Monday Septmber 3rd. The good folks at 1919 Draft Root Beer (located on the SE corner of Underwood Street & Dan Patch Ave) have extended a special discount to all Source Comics & Games Adventure Club Card holders. Seriously folks, this root beer is the very best served on pla  net earth! The name 1919 Classic American Draft Root Beer signifies the year when hundreds of breweries were faced with the prospect of closing because of Prohibition (1919-1933). In order to keep their breweries open, several resourceful Brewmasters chose to make near beer, elixirs, and sodas! This practice was continued only until Prohibition was repealed, and breweries went back to making beer. 1919 is brewed in small batches with only the finest ingredients…real granulated sugar ~ the sweetener of choice during the prohibition era ~ and real vanilla. Our unique recipe and these choice ingredients make 1919 the creamiest, full bodied, draft root beer available. In addition, 1919 is alcohol-free and contains no corn syrup, gluten, or caffeine. Please come on by and enjoy one with us!Map to location:
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THE SOURCE IS BUYING MAGIC THE GATHERING!
Simple Offer for Your Extra Commons & Uncommons
 Starting today, the Source is buying any bulk MTG commons & uncommons. Here’s the dealio: We are buying bulk by the inch! We will take commons & uncommons and pay you .25c per inch! So, for example, if you bring in 10 inches of commons and/or uncommons and we’ll give you $2.50 for the stack! This is a limited time deal and given the flood we’re expecting, it probably won’t last for long! So don’t wait!
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NEW AT THE SOURCE
GOA – A New expedition – Includes four new tiles!
From Z-Man Board Games! At the beginning of the 16th century: beautiful beaches, wonderful climate, and  one of the most important trading cities in the world. Competing companies trade with spices and send their colonists into the world and invest their money. Of most importance is how you manage your spices to grow a successful company. Should you build more effective ships? Build more effective plantations? Attract more colonists? The best strategy is the one that creates the most successful business. Goa: wealth, power and glory, but not without risk! This game along with thousands of others are available at the Source right now!
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or Call 763.755.8686
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TERRA EVOLUTION
Deck Building Game
Terra Evolution is a fast-paced strategic deck/world-building game about species evolution, cataclysms and extinction. Build your world continent by continent as they rise above the ocean, then conquer them with your evolving species. The game is easy to learn, yet it has strategical and tactical depth which makes it challenging, fun and addictive. The game has tons of replayability value since it can be played with so many styles and ideas and with deep strategical planning. Terra Evolution is a deck-building game – yet it has a strong and exciting inter  action between players. Try to defeat your opponents with skillful deck-building decisions, clever population/resource management, proper timing of cataclysms, and countless strategical and tactical choices. Use your resources and your population to defend your species from extinction, as your opponents start planning ice ages, volcanoes, asteroid impacts or numerous other cataclysmic attacks against your precious species, which only wants to survive and evolve into a more victorious species. Harness the primeval forces of nature for your victory. The prosperity of your species rest in your hands. Terra Evolution is a polished and fine-tuned version of the print-and-play game Evolution Earth: Cataclysm by Tomi Rantala. Content: Continent Cards 32pcs Species Cards 76pcs Population Cards 60pcs Catastrophe Cards 28pcs Quick Tip Cards 12pcs Extra Cards 12pcs Rulebook This game along with thousands of others are available at the Source right now!
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MINIATURE PAINTING LESSONS AT THE SOURCE
Free Series of Lessons! – FREE! - All Skill Levels Welcome!
Local uber award winning miniature painter/art instructor/teacher Michael Bedard will be conducting an informal series of lessons  regarding how to prep, paint & display figures. You’re invited to attend! Bring your enthusiasm, figures and painting supplies and we’ll figure out the rest later! The free lessons take place at the Source every 3rd Sunday of the month starting at 1:30PM.
The Details
* Free paint instructionals at the Source.
* Third Sunday of Every Month Starting at 1:30 PM
* Free! All Skill Levels Welcome!
* Come and Go As you Please!
For More Info:
Michael Bedard at mdbedard@usfamily.net or call 651.459.8374 |
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NEW THIS WEEK AT THE SOURCE
Pathfinder #1 – Red Hot!
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NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SOURCE!
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NOW AVAILABLE AT THE SOURCE
By Atlas Games
Uncover a murder most foul by revealing six story elements that together describe the deadly deed and spell the word MURDER. But take care that your opponents can’t do the same — take their letters, counter their actions, or call on a waiting Crow to influence the murder before they do! At any moment a well-played card can shift the balance and seal someone’s fate. This great game along with thousands of other is available at the Source right now!
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NEW AT THE SOURCE!
Cthulhu Fluxx! – Super Awesome!
Good evening scholars! Are you ready to greet the latest addition to the Fluxx family, Cthulhu Fluxx?A demo copy of Looney’s newest game was spotted near our asylum yesterday and today, our intrepid investigators have managed to capture it and bring it to us! To celebrate this up-n-coming game, we’ve put together special reward for those brave enough to investigate the eldritch horrors in time to save humanity from a tentacle-y future: Pre-order your copy of Cthulhu Fluxx b  y August 11th and we’ll give you a FREE copy of Hastur, a limited edition promo card which can be used in any of your Fluxx games! Struggle to keep your sanity in the face of unimaginable horrors and make haste: the eldritch mysteries and historical treasures contained in this magical box are yours for the divining starting today! On the other hand, if you’re one of those poor unfortunate souls who cannot make it to our store because you’re stuck in the bowels of an asylum, fear not: Good doctor Andrew and the fine staff of the Looney Lab have put together a video to educate you on the finer points of Cthulhu Fluxx! So, unless you’re a secret cultist and already know about the great Cthulhu’s master plan, you should really take a stab at the ‘play’ button below and be entertained while you wait for your sanity to slowly slip away…. Available this week! |
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FAMILY BOARD NIGHT AT THE SOURCE
2nd Saturday of Each Month – FREE!
Hosted by our very own Travis, Holly & Patrick, the Source is pleased to announce that we have regulary scheduled Family Board  Night at the Source for every 2nd Saturday of each month. The idea is simple, bring up any board game you want to play starting at 7PM. All types of board games, players, skill levels, ages (children under 18 must be with a parent) and interests are welcome! The start time for each GamePalooza is 6PM. After 9PM, you’re welcome to bring any food items for yourself or to share with the group (beverages are restricted to those purchased at the Source). Our first couple of Game Nights have been reallly fun and well attended! Keep in mind it’s a first come, first served event. Something for everyone and everyone welcome! For more info call Patrick at the Source 651.645.0386
Next Date: Saturday Spetmber 8th – 2012 – 6PM to Midnight
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CRYPTICON MINNEAPOLIS
The Upper Midwest’s Nightmare Before Halloween
The Mad Monster Party returns for a 7th show! We will still be at the Double Tree by Hilton in Bloomington, but the new dates are  September 28, 29 & 30th, 2012. Mark your calendars! Last year we made Friday our paranormal night and added our 1st Film Festival competition and had great success. We will be bringing back those events and adding more! Check back often for new guests and new developments. For More Information about this really fun event: www.crypticonminneapolis.com
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NEW AT THE SOURCE!
Bloodshot #2
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THE POKEMON LEAGUE AT THE SOURCE
Every Saturday From 10AM to 1PM
One of our best and longest running game groups at the Source is our Pokemon  League. It’s run and maintained by the mighty Raymond Steinke II. The Pokemon league welcomes all players, all skill levels and is reallly a ton of fun to participate in! So much so that many of the parents of our players have gotten involved. Honestly, if you’re thinking about you or someone you know trying out Pokemon, this is the place to do it! Everyone is welcome!
Pokemon Facebook Page:
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NEW AT THE SOURCE!
Walking Dead #101
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WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT THE SOURCE!
For more information: fridgedoor@hotmail.com
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DRAWERBOXES – 1ST CLASS COMIC BOOK STORAGE!
Available in Long, Short & Mag/CGC Versions Versions at the Source!
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MILITARY MINIATURE MONDAY NIGHTS – 6PM!
Hosted By Jim, Todd and our very own Bob!
You’re invited to participate to growing, regularly scheduled event, here at the Source Comics & Games. Every Monday night  a group of dedicated military miniatures game players assemble for a night of comradery, revelry and table top miniature fun! Themes change week to week and they’re open to game suggestions as well. Bring your stuff if you have any, if you don’t, show up anyway and we’ll get you in the game. All players and skill levels are welcome! Here’s the general schedule for the next upcoming few weeks.For More Info: fitzg037@umn.edu |
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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ENCOUNTERS @ SOURCE!
Wednesdays at the Source Starting at 6PM – FREE!
Hosted by our very own Burl Zorn, the Wednesday nights  feature Elder Elemental Eye setting. We do one encounter every evening. All you need to play is dice. We also supply characters and a super fun environment! All skill levels and players are welcome! For more info contact Burl at 651.645.0386 |
GAMES WORKSHOP EVENT DAYS AT THE SOURCE
All Players & Skill Levels Are Welcome!
Saturday – September 8 – 2012 – 10AM Start
Apocalypse Games will played on the large sand table and will take all participants. Bring any size army 500 points-2500 points. The Bedab War is a civil war between several Space Marine chapters in the 41st millennium. Perhaps you’s seen Huron Blackheart in the Chaos Space Marines Codex, it is his story we will be fighting. Scenario specific information will be e-mailed out! Open tables for any 40K/Fantasy players to battle one on one!
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CLASSIC MOVIE OF THE WEEK!
White Heat – 1949 – James Cagney
The psychopath criminal Arthur ‘Cody’ Jarrett (James Cagney), who has Oedipus complex, and his gang rob a fortune from a train killing four people. In order to escape from the gas chamber, he confesses another crime in another state and is sentenced to two years in a prison. The secret agent Hank Fallon (Edmond O’Brien) assumes the identity of Vic Pardo and shares the cell with Cody, trying to find where the money is. When Cody’s mother is killed, he escapes from prison with three criminals and Vic to catch the killer. HE considers Vic his baby brother, and is betrayed in a heist of the safe of a chemical plant.
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MISFITS OF GAMING AT THE SOURCE!
Each month, Misfits of Gaming meets at a pre-arranged location for board games, card games, RPGs, and just about any other kind of game we can get our hands on. We can work together towards putting on a great presence at CONvergence as well as keep ourselves abreast of the latest and greatest developments in our hobby. The club plans to meet on the second Sunday of every month at the Source from 12PM to 5ish. Please feel free to e-mail Elliot James at gaming@geekpartnership.org if you have any questions!
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TIM’S BACK ISSUE CORNER NEWS & NOTES!
News & Notes Regarding Back Issue Activity at the Source!
 Greetings from Tim’s corner! Lots of stuff has been put out recently. From our inventory titles from Program through Punisher were restocked. From collections, Atari Force, Beware (Marvel horror), Brave & the Bold vol1 pre 100 issues, Conan the Barbarian in the early 100′s, issues of G.I. Combat, Sherlock Holmes issues from various companies, Silver Surfer vol2, Soloman Kane (Marvel), Space Above & Beyond, Spectre vol3 issues, Superman vol2 pre 100, SuperTeam Family issues, Terminator various issues, and Thor vol2 some of the earlier issue, all went out. Lots more to put out, so keep checking in. Tim |
MAGIC THE GATHERING AT THE SOURCE!
Tuesday, Friday & Special Event Schedule!
Tuesday Night Magic at the Source! Lots of great tournaments are coming up this Fall at the Source. We are now running Friday Night Magic every Friday night so you don’t have to travel far anymore for chance at those exclusive foil prizes.
TUESDAY NIGHT MAGIC AT THE SOURCE
Tuesday – August 14th – Booster Draft – 5:30PM – $15.00
Tuesday, – August 21st – Standard – 5:30PM – $5.00
Tuesday – August 28th – Booster Draft – 5:30PM – $15.00
FNM @ Source – Sign up begins at 5PM – Space Limited!
Friday – August 17th – Standard – 6PM Start – $5.00
Friday – August 24th – Booster Draft – 6PM Start – $15.00
Friday – August 31st – Standard – 6PM Start – $5.00
MAGIC CELEBRATION
Duel of the Planeswalker 2012
September 8th – 2012 – 11AM Start
- Free Mini Masters Tournament (While Supplies Last)
- Booster Drafts
- 12PM to 6PM Sit & Go 8 Player Drafts
Sign Up Now! Everyone is Welcome!
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WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT AND INPUT!
As your local comic book and game retailer of choice, we hope you know how much we appreciate your support. We’re proud to be part of your community and welcome you to ours! We’re always happy to receive your suggestions, comments, constructive criticism or compliments! Please feel free to contact us at anytime!
SOURCE COMICS & GAMES
2057 Snelling Ave North
Roseville, Minnesota 55113
651.645.0386
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