Free Comic Book Day Is Over but the Sale Rolls On!
04/10/2008
Thank you to everyone that made it out to Free Comic Book Day this year. Over 1000 people came through the doors and 1000's of free comic books were given away, making it our most successful Free Comic Book Day event yet!
If you didn't get a chance to make it in for Free Comic Book Day, worry not! We're now in the middle of our biggest sales event of the year.
Here are the highlights of the current sale:
*Up to 50% off ALL back issue comics!
*Up to 20% off ALL graphic novels!
*Up to 20% off ALL gaming!
*Up to 20% off nearly everything else in the store!
The sale runs through Wednesday, May 14th, so stop by today!
STARRO ATTACKS World Heroclix Event Comes to Great Escape Comics & Games!
09/05/2007
This is it...
The event we've been talking about all year. Come and enjoy the fun and action of DC HeroClix: Justice League with this special Sealed tournament event.
This event requires a purchase of two(2) sealed booster packs of DC Heroclix: Justice League. Following the conclusion of each weekly event, each registered participant will receive a special Slave of Starro game piece. (Aquaman, Flash, Green Arrow, and Green Lantern respectively) created for this event. These Slave of Starro game pieces can be used in subsequent weeks of the STARRO ATTACKS World HeroClix event.
The champion of this event will receive an additional prize, a "bye" for the first round of the Week 5, The STARRO ATTACKS Championship event (will be held worldwide on October 20th, 2007), where players will compete to win a STARRO THE CONQUERER colossal figure.
The first round of this exciting event is on September 23rd at 1:00 PM with subsequent rounds on September 30th, October 7th and 14th. Register for this tournament at www.Wizkidsgames.com.
Important info about the Coming of Galactus Heroclix Tournament!
08/01/2007
The Coming of Galactus World Heroclix Event round originally scheduled for Sunday, August 12th has been rescheduled for SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th at 11:00 AM. Please arrive on time as this is the final part of the 5-week long Coming of Galactus World Heroclix Event and you don't want to miss out on the possibility of winning GALACTUS!
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the store at (770)973-2253.
Coming of Galactus World Heroclix Event to be held at Great Escape Comics & Games!
06/20/2007
This is it...
The event we've been talking about all year. Come and enjoy the fun and action of Marvel HeroClix: Avengers with this special Sealed tournament event.
This event requires a purchase of two(2) sealed booster packs of Marvel HeroClix: Avengers. Following the conclusion of this event, each registered participant will receive a special Silver Surfer game piece, created for this event. This Herald of Galactus can be used in subsequent weeks of the Coming of Galactus World HeroClix event.
The champion of this event will receive an additional prize, a "bye" for the first round of the Week 5, Coming of Galactus Championship event (to be held worldwide on August 11th, 2007), where players will compete to win a Galactus 2007 colossal figure.
The first round of this exciting event is on July 15th at 1:00 PM. Register for this tournament at www.Wizkidsgames.com.
Heroclix Tournament Coming on Sunday, May 27th!
05/20/2007
Thank you to everyone that came out to this week's Heroclix sanctioned event. Next week the excitement continues at Great Escape Comics & Games as we bring you an all new event!
Check out this one:
Sunday, May 27, 2007 1:00PM, 600 points, Unrestricted Open Heroclix
Scenario: The Legion of Losers!
Build the worst possible team you can. Players will be fielding their opponents' teams.
Restrictions:
1) No more than 2 "pogs" or bystander tokens
2) No more than 100 points of Feats
3) Build total may not be below 595
4) BFCs may not be used during this event
5) No more than 12 total figures
We hope to see you there!
Sign Up to our E-Mail List to Hear About Upcoming Events!
04/19/2007
Make sure you're on our monthly e-mail list. These e-mails highlight some of the latest and greatest things at Great Escape. They also include special perks and discounts for all who are subscribed to it. Just fill out the clipboard at the store or drop us an e-mail and you'll be added to the list.
World of Warcraft Tournaments now at Great Escape Comics & Games!
01/31/2007
Great Escape Comics & Games is proud to offer you the first in a long line-up of exciting World of Warcraft tournaments.
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2007
Time: 1:00 PM
Format: Sealed Booster Draft
Cost: FREE (just pay $3.99 per pack!)
Prizes: Everybody that plays will get an exclusive Parvink card with extended art! Two winners will receive a World of Warcraft Token Bag and tokens!
Sign up today as space is limited!
World of Warcraft Onyxia's Lair Raid Decks now in stock!
12/01/2006
In the charred, desolate Wyrmbog, deep in Dustwallow Marsh, lies the lair of the black dragon Onyxia. Many bands of heroes have journeyed there, only to fall under the dragon's claw. Now, take on the role of Onyxia and face the latest group of heroes brave enough to challenge the Black Dragonflight. Face their weapons and magic with tooth and claw, or take flight and incinerate them from above. It's time to put some foolish mortals in their place!
"How fortuitous--usually I must leave my lair to feed." --Onyxia, Daughter of Deathwing
Limited-edition Raid Decks open up a whole new facet to the World of Warcraft TCG. One player takes on the role of an epic foe that only multiple heroes working together can even hope to challenge. Should the raiding party defeat mighty Onyxia, the heroes win the chance to crack open the enclosed Treasure Pack and reap rewards not found anywhere else!
Contains everything the legendary dragon Onyxia needs to sow devastation and chaos among her foes:
*3 oversized Onyxia raid boss hero cards
*110 card Onyxia raid deck set
*Treasure pack with 10 exclusive treature cards
*Rules supplement
Heroclix Marquee coming on November 19th!
10/19/2006
November 19th, 2006, 1:00 PM Marvel Heroclix, 300 points, 3 actions per turn
Scenario: Supernova Marquee
Buy 3 boosters of Marvel Heroclix Supernova and build a 300-point army. Prizes include King Hyperion and Dr. Donald Blake.
The first 8 players to register for the marquee at www.wizkidsgames.com receive a limited edition Thor, Frog of Thunder bystander token!
September Heroclix Tournament Schedule
09/18/2006
September 24th, 2006, 1:00 PM Open Heroclix, 300 points, 3 actions per turn
Scenario: Battle Royale - Shock the Turtle
Four barrier tokens will be placed in the corners of the map. After the 2nd turn, the tokens will begin to move inward towards the center of the map. Any figure within the area on or outside the boundries of the tokens take a click of damage at the beginning of that player's turn. This damage cannot be reduced or evaded in any way.
Retired figures may not be used.
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