Welcome to The Beat’s 2022 Holiday Gift Guide! Are you in search of the right present for everybody in your record? Here at Stately Beat Manor, we’ve been making a listing with among the most attractive gadgets you possibly can think about unwrapping this vacation season. Naturally, an exhaustive record is inconceivable, so make certain and share any extra present giving concepts you might need with us, both proper right here within the remark part, or over on social media @comicsbeat!
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One Year Subscription to Marvel Unlimited: Through the top of 2022, Marvel Unlimited is providing the choice to offer the Marvel lover in your life a one-year subscription to Marvel Unlimited for simply $55. You can entry the deal through the use of the present code “GIFTMU55” at checkout. With over 30,000 points, together with Marvel Unlimited-exclusive scrolling Infinity Comics like “T.E.S.T. Kitchen” (that includes actual recipes you’ll be able to prepare dinner and get pleasure from with your folks and household this vacation season) and “It’s Jeff” (that includes Jeff the Land Shark), you’d be onerous pressed to discover a higher present for the Marvel fan who has every little thing. — AJK
RH Graphic’s YA indie comics: To the D&Q Fantagraphics cool particular person in want of a comic book e-book present for a child, one you’d like to face out, don’t really feel overwhelmed by the YA growth. RH Graphic is a writer who’ve drawn from micro-press and smaller(!) artists. The Bug Boys books are excellent for serial readers; Scout is Not a Band Kid has unhealthy conduct hijinx with manga leanings; Other Ever Afters collects folklore zines- I acquired some at my first Mass Indie Comics Expo! RHG has a broad vary on provide, their eye for sophistication will make the e-book you’re looking for catch yours. — AOK
Box units of the classics: French bande dessinée grasp Philippe Druillet’s art work is one thing that may awe artwork lovers and Titan Books has simply launched a field set of three Lone Sloane hardcovers. Debuting within the mid-60s, Druillet’s Lone Sloane tales are wild and each web page is assured to take your breath away. Speaking of basic field units (and you could have the additional dosh to spend), don’t overlook that Fantagraphics lately dropped a deluxe hardcover field set that includes facsimile reproductions of the primary fifty problems with Love & Rockets in celebration of Los Bros Hernandez’ beloved sequence hitting its fortieth anniversary yr. It’s an unimaginable piece. — DS
For the comedian fan you wish to perceive your pinball obsession, or the pinball fan you wish to perceive your comedian obsession: While graphic novels that got down to train too typically are more novel than graphic, Jon Chad’s Pinball: A Graphic History of the Silver Ball harnesses the ability of sequential artwork to get throughout what makes pinball so particular. Yes, there’s correct twentieth century American historical past in right here, in addition to engineering geekiness, and trivia a-plenty, however the e-book additionally will get into how pinball makes use of a singular mix of artwork & science to inform tales. It’s a hardcover e-book with mud jacket, so it’s correctly gifty. — JTM
Queer Comics from Oni Press: Oni Press has tons of queer comics for everybody in your record. These embody graphic novel choices like Mooncakes, Gender Queer: A Memoir, and Girl Haven. But there’s additionally useful nonfiction books just like the Oh Joy Sex Toy sequence, Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up, and Quick & Easy Guide(s) to Sex & Disability and They/Them Pronouns. Other choices embody the Kim Reaper sequence, the Wet Moon sequence, Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom, the Space Battle Lunchtime sequence… You know what, why don’t you simply click on the hyperlink? It’s good things. — AJK
Please Empty Our Warehouse: The beloved gourmand micro press comics writer Peow Studio is closing up store on the yr’s finish. Linnea Sterte’s poetic science fiction warrior work, Stages of Rot, continues to be in inventory, as is Mathilde Kitteh’s earnest shonen satire Brush Paradise, the arthouse-meets-Deadline motion comedian Berzerkid, and the foul mouthed and magically twee perfection that’s Michael Furler’s Bark Bark Girl. The catalog options actual relatability sown into complete fantasy, from working mechs to working a band on tour to working from monsters, imaginatively conceived and produced with a love for high quality printmaking. — AOK
The Art of DuckTales: It’s been over 5 years for the reason that phenomenal reboot of Duck Tales premiered. It’s a real testomony to the love of everybody concerned that the creators had been in a position to produce a present that not solely was a real love letter to the unique Scrooge McDuck comics however added to the Duck Family mythology. Fans shall be delighted that Dark Horse has revealed an Art of DuckTales hardcover that takes a deep dive into the event of the sequence. Assuming you’re not as frugal as Scrooge McDuck, I extremely suggest splurging on the Deluxe Edition with added goodies together with Scrooge’s Number One Dime! — TD
Jim Lee’s X-Men Trading Card Book: True story: just a few years in the past, I purchased an unopened field of Jim Lee’s X-Men buying and selling playing cards from eBay for a good friend’s birthday. When I gave it to him, we spent the night time opening up packs, letting our 90s nostalgia wash over us. Well, there’s no must search out an unopened field (costs have shot up since then!!) if you wish to give the present of each one in every of Lee’s X-Men playing cards. They’ve been reprinted in a pleasant hardcover e-book, each the entrance and again of every card, and the e-book even comes packaged with a pack of playing cards that encompass the Danger Room scene. And the dustjacket is a poster! This present simply retains on giving! — BH
Chainsaw Man who has every little thing: Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga Chainsaw Man and its subsequent anime sequence from MAPPA has grabbed 2022 by the horns. A broad vary of readers have been drawn to its considerate, sadistic brutality. But at this level they already personal all eleven books, the chainsaw canine plush, and so forth. There is, nevertheless, Fujimoto past Chainsaw Man. His first sequence can be about loss and rage advised as style fiction, Fire Punch, and he has a one-shot referred to as Look Back that’s a lot more delicate however no much less tragic. In the identical black humor vein of Fujimoto is Beat employees favourite Dandadan by Yukinobu Tatsu; Tatsu was an artwork assistant on Chainsaw Man and Yuji Kaku’s Hell’s Paradise. — AOK
Comics-Adjacent Prose: It’s been a powerful yr for prose that’s adjoining to comics. Alex Segura’s industry-set Nineteen Seventies thriller novel, Secret Identity, is an absolute must-read. Meanwhile, two comics writing heavyweights revealed new fiction this yr, with Alan Moore’s quick story assortment, Illuminations, and Grant Morrison’s novel, Luda. Finally, a brand new and very well-done historical past of American comics dropped, with the aptly titled, American Comics: A History by Jeremy Dauber. All 4 make nice presents this yr for the comics-loving reader in your life! — ZQ
Romulan Ale: This liquor first appeared in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. While it’s unlawful to own underneath Federation legislation, on any given stardate, each ship in Starfleet – from the Enterprise-A to the Cerritos to the Titan – appears to have a full complement of Romulan spirits. Now, you’ll be able to make sure the drinking-aged Trekkies in your record have the right beverage to get them by a vacation go to from Shakespeare-quoting Klingons and Betazoid in-laws alike. From Star Trek Spirits, Romulan Ale Vodka and Romulan Ale Rye Whiskey guarantees to supply the Trek-iest ingesting expertise since sharing a Warp Core Breach on the now-defunct Quark’s franchise in Las Vegas. Qapla’! — AJK
For the DC Comics Lover: This vacation season, DC Comics has quite a lot of nice and full tales in good codecs, together with Cliff Chiang’s Catwoman Lonely City hardcover, Jock’s Batman: One Dark Knight, and Tom King & Bilquis Evely’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. For readers who get pleasure from DC’s shared superhero universe, the Batman: Shadow War hardcover is a enjoyable and explosive romp that leads proper into Dark Crisis. Finally, for the DC history-lover, Absolute Fourth World by Jack Kirby Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 are beautiful over-sized must-haves. — ZQ
The “Weird Al” Renaissance: Life has been feeling more and more like a parody of itself these days, so it’s considerably becoming that America’s parodist laureate, “Weird Al” Yankovic, has been having one thing of a second. The Roku Channel lately launched Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a hysterical biopic parody starring of all individuals Daniel Radcliffe because the titular musician, and whereas there’s no bodily launch for the movie out there but you’ll be able to nonetheless try the soundtrack album with new variations of a few of “Weird Al”’s most iconic songs. And, in fact, for comedian followers there’s The Illustrated Al, out later this month from Z2 Comics, which options graphic variations of songs from Al’s library by cartoonists together with Mike & Laura Allred, Peter Bagge, Ryan Dunlavey, Ruben Bolling, and more. And if that’s not sufficient, there’s at all times The Weird A-Coloring to Al, a “Weird Al”-themed coloring e-book by Felipe Sobreiro with Nathan Rabin, each of whom even have work in The Illustrated Al. What a time to be alive. — JG
Ridiculously Large Star Wars Toys: You virtually undoubtedly have a Star Wars particular person in your life if you happen to’re studying The Beat. And collectors of all issues Star Wars may really feel like they’ve seen every little thing at this level. But a well-chosen gigantic retro-style determine from Gentle Giant may be simply the droid present they’re in search of. Designed like blown-up Kenner figures with matching packaging (and a blister clamshell you’ll be able to open and shut!), you’ll be able to choose from two totally different Luke Skywalkers, a concept-art Darth Vader, and even The Mandalorian. And if you happen to’re enjoying the lengthy recreation, there’s Ahsoka, Tusken-fashion Boba Fett, and a stormtrooper out there for pre-order. — AKS
For that nerdy coworker in your secret Santa record who loves all issues Wakanda, there’s Black Panther: Protectors of Wakanda: A History and Training Manual of the Dora Milaje by Karama Horne. This e-book is a fictionalized historical past and how-to e-book given to new members of the famed Dora Milaje, written as if by the Dora and varied members of the royal household. Knowing the secretive methods of Wakanda, right here’s a glance behind the scenes to see more than the weapons and coaching that the Dora undergo however the knowledge and philosophy that type the muse of this elite combating pressure. An excellent stocking stuffer. — GC3
Everyone wants a cool t-shirt: Uniqlo has gone again to the vault and revived a few of its basic One Piece t-shirt designs for an “archive” assortment. (I treasure my One Piece hoodie from the unique line.) They even have a Spy x Family assortment and some Naruto designs within the archive assortment. We’re OBSESSED with Uniqlo at Stately Beat Manor – their T shirts simply look higher and higher the longer you put on them. Also it has nothing to do with comics however professional tip: the Function Gloves are simply the perfect gloves for chilly climate. — HM
Kuš! Subscription: Give a subscription to the Baltic comics anthology, kuš! The two subscription choices are excellent for individuals who love comics. The subscription is obtainable in both a pack or 4 or a pack of six, and the primary subject will arrive at your good friend’s place present wrapped. I first found kuš! at Quimby’s Store, the right place to purchase zines from dwelling. And what’s change into of that artist now? Well, if in case you have some huge cash to spend on a present, try Star Gallery. — ROK
The Pokémon Cookbook is recipes FOR Pokémon: Insight Editions at all times provides plenty of enjoyable books for the followers in your record. The Anime Tarot Deck options all new artwork by Mercenary of Duma. On the opposite hand, Garbage Pail Kids: The Official Tarot Deck and Guidebook could also be what you’re in search of if the longer term seems to be a little bit smelly. While you ponder your path, prepare dinner up some recipes from My Pokémon Cookbook: Delicious Recipes Inspired by Pikachu and Friends,which options Charizard impressed recipes and more. For those that like pickles, there’s the Rick and Morty Cookbook. Finally, the issues they’re doing with pop-up books as of late is simply off the charts, and this Stranger Thing Ultimate Pop-Up Book will set you again $75, however it’s designed by grasp paper engineer Simon Arizpe. — HM
For the particular person in your record who must be taught a lesson: It’s BADGEY! While his defective emotional processor means he’s form of liable to murder – form of actually – the lovely delta design of the killer A.I. from Star Trek: Lower Decks means he’d nonetheless make an ideal addition to any bloody vacation tableau. Now out there from Kidrobot, the 13” Badgey bendable plushies are the right comfort prize that will help you recover from the truth that your Eaglemoss preorder of the Cerritos isn’t going to be stuffed. Best of all, you’ll be able to choose between “good” Badgey and “always monitoring comms” Badgey, relying on whether or not you’re shopping for for somebody in your “nice” record, or for somebody in your “burn their heart in a fire” record. — AJK
Favorite toys and issues: The huge child in me is at all times enthusiastic about new LEGOs and big, I imply colossal dinosaur toys from Jurassic Park: World Dominion. Some of my fave units from LEGO this yr embody T. rex Breakout (USD 99.99), Blue & Beta Velociraptor Capture (USD 34.99), or if you happen to actually wish to go wild and loopy for the LEGO lover in your life, try the Hulkbuster (USD 549.99) or the Colosseum (USD 549.99). Of course, there’s at all times the choice of a LEGO Gift Card, as properly. — ROK
You’ll wish to order individuals round and then die in an explosion on this equipment: For a barely more authoritarian look, Denuo Novo has a Director Krennic costume – , the villain from Rogue One. The swirling white cape is $200 however each present information wants a “for the fan who has everything” merchandise. For a more healthful look, strive Rey’s Jakku outfit. — HM
The ginormous Amazing Spider Man e-book from Taschen: Technically, it’s referred to as the Marvel Comics Library, Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 1, and sure–it has these exact same early Spider-Man tales you or your favourite Spider-fan already has in Marvel Masterworks, Mighty Marvel Masterworks, or the Penguin Classics Marvel assortment, however that is a kind of you gotta see it to imagine it form of books. Weighing in at 12 kilos, and measuring about 13” x 19” this e-book options huge, stunning pictures scanned proper from authentic excessive grade ASM points. Plus the Steve Ditko artwork from Amazing Fantasy #15? It’s unimaginable, and in all probability the perfect $200 you’ll ever spend on comics. — JTM
From Krampus to Dragons: Oni Press at all times has an array of books for all tastes, beginning with Krampus: A Yuletide Adventure from Brian Joinse and Dean Kotz, a brand new expanded version of the Yuletide staple that includes the “dark Santa” of Alpine lore. Continuing within the sardonic custom, Jenn Woodall’s Space Trash follows some disaffected excessive schoolers on an area colony. And It Took Luke from Mark Bouchard and Bayleigh Underwood is a queer-themed horror story that explores crunch tradition. Finally for all ages, Okay. O’Neill’s basic is again in The Tea Dragon Society Box Set:The Complete Collection, a good-looking field set gathering the complete tea dragon saga. — HM
For the younger graphic novel fan you assume will someday love D&D: Hot off the presses, D&D Dungeon Club: Roll Call is the primary e-book of a middle-grade graphic novel trilogy written by longtime D&D fanatic Molly Knox Ostertag (The Witch Boy, The Girl from the Sea) and drawn by Xanthe Bouma. Split between the human drama & nervousness of being younger and outsidery in an American faculty and the fantasy world of the primary characters’ ongoing marketing campaign, this e-book is a good learn for these with no D&D expertise in any way, but in addition makes for an attractive introduction to the world of RPGs. Hardcover with mud jacket = very gifty. — JTM
The Most Colossal Copra Collection Yet: Regular readers of The Beat’s yr finish lists know we’re followers of Copra by Michel Fiffe. If you’re seeking to give the present of Copra this yr, or simply seeking to improve your individual Copra library, Image Comics simply revealed an outsized hardcover assortment of the primary 12 points. Fiffe’s artwork seems to be superior in its outsized glory – the e-book measures in at 12” x 8”. — BH
Good reads: There’s one thing for everybody at Fantagraphics. For youngsters of all ages, and those that miss Calvin & Hobbes, Liners’ beloved Macanudo: Welcome to Elsewhere collects the attractive, whimsical cartoon. Megan Kelso’s Who Will Make The Pacakes? collects 5 tales exploring household and motherhood and surviving the world. Finally Ultrasound collects Conor Stechschulte’s mind-warping saga of false reminiscences and authorities secrets and techniques, initially revealed as Generous Bosom and the premise of the indie film of the identical title. — HM
For the unique artwork collector on a finances: Your good friend loves authentic artwork. Your good friend loves Spider-Man. Your good friend loves Todd McFarlane. Your good friend undoubtedly doesn’t have a spare $100,000 mendacity round (and neither do you). You can nonetheless be that good friend’s hero this vacation season with the Todd McFarlane’s Spider-Man Artist Edition, the newest in writer IDW’s line of hardcover books reprinting iconic authentic comedian artwork at full measurement. This e-book is huge! Todd used outsized pages on his Spider-Man run, and these pages are printed at full measurement. Man, to be the fortunate fan discovering this underneath their tree this vacation season! — BH
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial fortieth Anniversary Gifts ‘N Things: It’s the fortieth anniversary of the Steven Spielberg‘s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), so that means there are lots of gifts ‘n things. While I still can’t resolve if the movie holds up or falls flat on my second viewing (after re-watching it lately on the LA’s historic Griffith Observatory), I’m at all times a much bigger fan of the E.T. merchandise anyway — hey, what else are you able to count on from a Mac and Me (1988) devotee like myself? One yr on my father’s aspect of the household (the Kaplan aspect, because it occurs), we gifted one another a Little Golden Book for every night time of Hanukkah. So if you happen to’re seeking to begin a brand new custom Kaplan-style, make some gagh and choose up Arie Kaplan and Chris Fennell‘s Funko Pop! retelling of the Hollywood basic, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Funko Pop!). — ROK.
For the Pokémon Trainer with a Nintendo Switch: The new mainline video games within the Pokémon sequence, Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, have arrived on Nintendo Switch! You’ll wish to hold these video games in thoughts in case the Pokémon Trainer in your life has but to amass one or the opposite. Best of all, these video games provide new ranges of multiplayer motion, so that you and your Pokémon staff can journey with your folks like by no means earlier than. However, be forewarned: all three starters are unbearably lovely, and a brand new characteristic means you really meet them outdoors their respective Pokéballs earlier than selecting between them. — AJK
DC presents for all ages: For the Harley Quinn fan in your life (watch out) Harley Quinn: 30 Years of the Maid of Mischief The Deluxe Edition Hardcover is a hefty assortment of her early comics appearances from all around the DCU. For YA readers, the Teen Titans: Raven, Beast Boy and Beast Boy Loves Raven Box Set collects the acclaimed trilogy of tales by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Piccolo. And for center grades, Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale and Victoria Ying is a candy, joke of the younger Amazons. — HM
Boldly Go Where No Present Has Gone Before: Have you seen the Playmobil USS Enterprise??? It was on show at NYCC and it’s spectacular! Lights and sounds from the unique Star Trek TV sequence. A full crew of Playmobil figures of the Enterprise crew! A spot on the bridge to carry your telephone to behave because the communications display screen. This factor rocks! Just make sure that whomever you’re shopping for it for has room. Because this factor is BIG! And in case your good friend already has the Enterprise? Well, then simply go forward and organize them the newly launched Playmobil Klingon Bird of Prey, which is simply as huge and simply as superior! — BH
Still struggling for present concepts? Don’t overlook you could at all times donate to your favourite charity or non-profit group just like the Griffith Observatory or the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego, California. Your native comedian store in all probability additionally provides present playing cards!
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