Wolverine

Here is a bit of interesting comic history.  Wolverine was originally planned to be a real wolverine.  No really. The character's original origin tied into the High Evolutionary, who was a common foe of many Marvel heroes, especially the Avengers, during the 1970s. the High Evolutionary was especially known for his evolutionary experiments on animals, making them bipedal and giving them human or near human intelligence. 

 

Under this version of his origin, the High Evolutionary would have experimented on a wolverine, giving him human intelligence and stature but keeping his aggressive nature. Wolverine would have escaped from Wundargore Mountain, unaware of his true nature and becoming an agent of the Canadian government and later an X-man. This version of his origin was, of course dumped, although some trace of it remained in early issues, especially when he was captured and scanned and the results indicated unusual readings indicating something odd about his mutant status.  After those first issues, the matter was never mentioned agin.

Pokemon

 Pokemon is still moving hotly here. We did receive a tiny shipment of gift sets and a restock of Prismatic Evolution boosters, with more Phantasmal Flames on the way so get some while we have them. I keep waiting for this current boom to end but not so far.

Cryer from the Castle 12/8

New Games Workshop

 Here is the Games Workshop releasing on January 10th. If you want any , please let us know by noon Tuesday

The battlefields of the 31st Millenium are reinforced this week with the Legiones Astartes Siege Assault Battlegroup.

This is the first time people can get the new MK III Breacher squad alongside the new Cataphractii Terminators in an added value launch set.

Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

 If you purchased a copy of the #Dnd2024 Forge of the Artificer handbook from us, stop by and pick up a free copy of Fated Flight of the Recluse. WotC send these out as an apology for the delay in the release of the handbook.

If you remember, Artificer was scheduled for release late last summer but the entire print run had warped covers, so the company scrapped the print run and ordered another one.

Cryer from the Castle 12/3/2025

This week's new releases and events

New Games workshop

 

advantages of the Stockist program!

Space Marines: Assault Intercessors with Jump Packs An airborne assault squad - leap over obstacles and enemies to strike where the foe is vulnerable. Space Marines: Terminator Squad A classic, elite unit of heavily-armoured veterans with a number of weapon options in the kit. Slaves to Darkness: Be’lakor A beautiful centrepiece model available for both Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000.

Relive the horrific carnage of the Dropsite Massacre in epic fashion with a slew of new miniatures and added value boxes! This week also debuts the first Legions Imperialis Journal Strategia with The Ruin of the Salamanders. This is a must buy for ALL Legions Imperialis players. Ask us how to bring these lines in your store to satisfy all your customers!

The final instalment, The Aranthian Succession: Spire of Primus has arrived. This campaign book tells of the coming of the new character Ozostium Aranthus, the Divine Prince, and how he will shape the Necromunda universe.