...Books of Comic-Con 2015+Barnes and Noble Events...

Sure, sure - there are plenty of youtube clips burning up the internet for Star Wars and Deadpool, but Comic-Con actually has things there that you can read!  No kidding.  It may surprise you to hear that it was actually first concocted to pitch the new comics for the year.  Huh.  Not anymore, but, here are things off the beaten trail (like books and comics) with barnesandnoble a'bringing some pop-culture treats this entire month.

STAR WARS BOOKS: so, going into SWVII, there are some books and comics to whet the appetite for those wanting something NOW.  Well Veruca darling, look no further...

• July 18th is Star Wars Saturday at your local Barnes and Noble, part of their Pop Culture Month ~ http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/july-18-star-wars-saturday/
• Author Chuck Wendig is releasing SW Aftermath as the new canon while leading into the new film: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/what-happens-next-talking-star-wars-aftermath-with-chuck-wendig/

THE MARTIAN: the blockbuster film was based on Andy Weir's book and available today for reading ~ http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/from-mars-to-hollywood-we-talk-with-andy-weir-at-san-diego-comic-con/

TOKYO GHOST: this hyper stylized comic by writer Rick Remender and artist Sean Murphy imagine a future where distopia is caused by entertainment, lol, it's already here!  https://imagecomics.com/content/view/image-expo-announcement-the-future-is-bleak-in-tokyo-ghost

THE EXPANSE: a new SyFy show is coming to recapture the BSG audience again, can they do it?http://www.barnesandnoble.com/blog/sci-fi-fantasy/the-expanse-is-the-show-that-will-rekindle-your-love-for-syfy/

VERTIGO COMICS: Twelve new #1's coming!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTNJuUYybtU

MARVEL COMICS: coming that affect the MCU (Marvel Comic Universe) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9mMJPFA8sM

HANNIBAL LAST SEASON: literary, especially for those that grew up reading Thomas Harris' novels and the chilling titular story that became the best show in the last two years; here's is the trailer for the last season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loOgfXNs-VI

GROO: any time I can get an excuse to post a Groo the Wanderer cover, I shall, as I saw Sergio Aragones at Wondercon this past year http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/27-704/Groo-Friends-and-Foes-7

CW LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4cQ83S_gMM - a great mix of comic panels and live action from the CW's great television line-up.

CHIMICHANGA RECIPE: http://www.cheatsheet.com/life/7-recipes-to-help-satisfy-a-chimichanga-craving.html/?a=viewall