At last, the answer to the question that’s plagued DC fans for decades: Who’s faster, Superman or The Flash? Call your bookie and bet the farm, because you’ve never seen a run like this - and if speedsters keep dying at the pace they’re going, you might never see another one again!

We love a good race. The cover to the original Flash-Superman race is hanging in our cafe window, so you know we can’t wait for this one!

Our Blackest Night #0’s went fast on Free Comic Book Day. But if you weren’t able to join us Saturday, don’t despair. We have more copies in stock — and we’re offering a special deal to make them essentially free to you, even though Free Comic Book Day is over!

Buy a copy of Blackest Night #0 for $1, and get $1 off Blackest Night #1, coming July 15. Don’t miss the comics event of the summer!

The rain didn’t keep you guys away from Free Comic Book Day. In fact, we had a flood of people through our doors Saturday!

There was a line of comics fans waiting to get in when we opened, and the traffic never really let up throughout the day. More people visited Speeding Bullet on Saturday than on any other day in the 11 years we’ve been in business. The crowd even surpassed the number of folks who came to see Geoff Johns sign in our store in 2007!

Special thanks to Colin Warde, who shared his knowledge of authentic Star Wars props with our customers. Colin brought plenty of goodies for show-and-tell, including a hard drive worth of images of items he auctioned over the last two years.

If you couldn’t make it by to see Colin, Speeding Bullet still has copies of Star Trek magazine, which features an article on Colin.

Matt is live-blogging Free Comic Book Day from Speeding Bullet Comics at his Nerdage blog. Check it throughout the day to get Free Comic Book Day highlights. Early in the day, there’s been a huge turnout at Speeding Bullet, and we look forward to seeing more of you throughout the afternoon, and at the Colin Warde “Star Trek” appearance.

One of the items that will be in Colin Warde’s show-and-tell bag in our store May 2 is one of the above “data cards” that appeared in the film, “Star Trek: First Contact.”

Colin managed thousands of authentic Star Trek prop and costume auctions on eBay. During the course of his job, he was responsible for identifying each item and how it was used in Star Trek lore.

“One of the things I will talk about is authenticity of items since there were dozens of these data cards. Does mine actually show up on screen? Not in this screencap, but you never know,” Colin said.

Colin will be answering questions and signing Star Trek magazines from 3 to 5 pm on May 2.

Matt tells us how to get it “quick and dirty” in this special Wolverine-themed comics vodcast.

Kyle Roberts quizzed movie fans at the midnight showing of “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” at the Warren Theater in Moore, Oklahoma. And guess who aced every question? Our very own HeroClix judge Jake Langham! Way to make us proud, Jake!

Matt and Kyle look at some of the books that will be available on Free Comic Book Day at Speeding Bullet.

Congratulations to our super sleuth Brian Mairet, the winner of our Supergirl script signed by Sterling Gates!

Special kudos to Randell Gudgel and John Williams, who also correctly guessed the identity of Superwoman but didn’t win the drawing. So close, guys!

If you want to know “Who is Superwoman,” check out Supergirl #40, on sale now! We will tell you Annette’s guess of Superman robot was incorrect (even though it makes perfect sense!). She is filing an appeal with the creative team.

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday!

Not familiar with this marvelous holiday? Here’s how it works: You come to Speeding Bullet on May 2. We give you FREE comics.

This year, Colin Warde, Star Trek props expert will be helping us with our celebration!

Ever wanted to know the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 phaser? How much is a dabo chip from Quark’s bar really worth? How do Klingons accessorize? Find out more about what went on behind the scenes in creating Star Trek sets from the last 40 years.

Warde will appear from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N Porter Ave. in Norman. Warde has managed thousands of auctions of Star Trek props for It’s a Wrap since the company began auctioning the famous props and costumes on eBay in 2006. He’ll be showing off one of his favorite items from the film “Star Trek: First Contact” and will be answering questions from fans.

Kyle take offense that at how Oklahoma is depicted in “Thor,” leading to Kevin Durant dunking on Dr. Doom.

Kyle breaks out his adamantium, as the guys review four Marvel comics.

The “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” star is helping to promote literacy by encouraging people to take advantage of Free Comic Book Day at Speeding Bullet on May 2. He’s a nice guy.

Superwoman’s identity will be revealed next week in Supergirl #40!

That means you only have 5 more days to submit your guesses to Speeding Bullet’s “Who is Superwoman?” Contest!

Annette is happy to share her theories with you, dear reader, in case you are hesitant to venture a guess on your own.

Clue: Possible lead-lined mask
Theory: It’s not her mask; her face is lead.

Clue: Kryptonian powers but immune to gold kryptonite
Theory: She does not get her powers from Kryptonian physiology.

Clue: Murdered Agent Liberty and Reactron’s girlfriend
Theory: She’s evil. (duh!)

Clue: Taking orders from Gen. Sam Lane
Theory: It’s in her programming.

After seeing Superwoman say “Intruder Alert” while her red eyes lit up and heat visioned Agent Liberty to death, Superwoman gave herself away. She is … a robot!

If Superman can make Superman robots in his Fortress of Solitude, it makes sense that Kryptonians on Kandor would be just as handy. Add General Lane’s access to Brainiac technology (which had also tapped into Kandor) and his desire for an super army, and why wouldn’t Gen. Lane create the prototype for an ultimate soldier … Superwoman!

Don’t like Annette’s theories? Then, come up with your own, slackers. Deadline to enter is Monday, April 20.

The grand prize is a Supergirl script signed by writer and Speeding Bullet alumn Sterling Gates!

It’s mere days away … Starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday, prepare to freak out! Our entire store will be on sale during our massive MONSTER SALE!

· 25% off all graphic novels, statues, toys, and posters!
· 50% off all comic books and magazines!
· 75% off all back issues when you buy 50 or more!

Tickets to the Speeding Bullet’s MONSTER SALE are $10. Subscribers in good standing can pick up their free tickets beginning Wednesday. Not a subscriber? There’s still time to qualify for a free ticket with any $50 purchase.

This sale only comes around twice a year. Don’t miss out!

Preview Night is 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, April 17
Sale continues during regular hours 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18 through noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

Lots of mysteries this week, including … Why is Kyle wearing a tie?

The Christmas of Comics is quickly approaching! Here at Speeding Bullet, we’re in the giving spirit, and that’s why if you come in on Free Comic Book Day, we’ll give you 5 free comics!

In the coming weeks, we’ll highlight some of the exclusive freebies we’ll be throwing your way — books that will be available for one day only!

Free Comic Book Day is May 2.

Weekend retail warrior Josh Curliss got older last week. The senility is setting in, as he forgot to blow out the candle in his Booster Gold cake.
We love you, Josh!

He works nearly every Sunday, so come in and say hello.

Barry’s back! The guys look at Flash: Rebirth #1.

The day Speeding Bullet opened, Barry Switzer walked by our front door. We took that as an omen.

This week, Barry Allen returns to Speeding Bullet AND the DC Universe in Flash Rebirth #1.

Barry has beaten death and returned to a fast-paced world that a man out of time wouldn’t recognize. Or is it a world that is only just now catching up? Even though one speedster might have beaten death, another has turned up dead!

From Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver comes the start of an explosive and jaw-dropping epic that will reintroduce to the modern age the hero who single-handedly birthed the Silver Age of comics!

The guys liked all the comics this week!

Matt caught up with Geoff Johns at the ComicsPRO meeting in Memphis. Check out the video, and look for Matt’s article later today over at Nerdage.

Matt talks to Filip Sablik from Top Cow about the new comic Berserker and the upcoming Marvel/Top Cow crossover. To see his video from Memphis, click here or watch the video embed above.

Remember the end of “Raiders of the Lost Ark?” I was in that warehouse last weekend - or something very much like it! I didn’t see the ark, but we did find Doc Brown’s flux capacitor among 8 miles of comics and collectibles stacked at least 4 stories high.

Diamond Comics, the company that distributes most comic books and graphic novels to comic shops, recently moved into its new warehouse in Olive Branch, Miss. The warehouse replaces three smaller warehouses in Memphis, Tenn. Matt and I were among several dozen comic book retailers who received a tour of the warehouse.

Diamond’s new warehouse is not only the size of a small town, it’s state-of-the-art. First, every item that comes into the warehouse is scanned into a barcode gun that records the weight, dimension, quantity, price and location of every item Diamond carries. And Diamond carries millions. The new items that ship every Wednesday are funneled into a massive assembly line, where 90 pickers spend all week sorting the new comics and other goodies into boxes, which ship to individual comic book stores across North America.

The reorder process is even more phenomenal. When we reorder books for you, our request is processed by Diamond and converted into a barcode label. The label is assigned to a box that travels through an amusement park maze of chutes and conveyor belts. Employees on each level scan the box and detain it if it requires a book in their section. Pickers in each section scan the box label, and a voice recognition system translates the order into bin numbers through the pickers’ headsets. After the box has traveled through each of the 10 levels in the reorder modules, it arrives at quality control, where it is scrutinized for weight. Then each box is sorted into loading stations by region, where they are loaded into delivery trucks.

Diamond employees that showed us around were ecstatic about the new electronic picking system. They described the old paper system as inefficient and cumbersome. There have been some hiccups adjusting to the new system, but Diamond promises that almost all of the wrinkles will be ironed out within the next 30 days.

We are excited about Diamond’s new home. Want to help us try it out? Next time you don’t see a graphic novel you want in our store, let us reorder it for you!
– Annette

Photos (from top to bottom): 1. The Diamond warehouse is massive. 2. Matt poses with the Flux Capacitor in a Diamond break room. 3. The Wednesday sort assembly line is nearly emptied out by Saturday evening. 4. The conveyor belt moves boxes from the sort modules to the loading stations. See the black spiral chutes in the background. 5. The ground-floor conveyor belt moves boxes through one of the modules. 6. The sort modules are four stories tall.

The war of the Witchblades begins, and Matt does not censor himself.

This sale only happens twice a year, and it’s a limitless buffet of comics goodness. Everything in the store will be 25% to 75% off for one weekend only.

Plan to be with us April 17-19. More details coming soon!

One of the longest-running series in comics reaches a milestone and is launching the biggest Witchblade story arc ever! And you can get a free copy at Speeding Bullet Comics! As part of Top Cow’s Let Us Win You Over campaign, Speeding Bullet has been chosen to give out copies of this key Witchblade issue while supplies last, starting Wednesday.

In issue #125: For more than a year now, the Witchblade has been split between two bearers — NYPD Detective Sara Pezzini and dancer Danielle Baptiste — and they have coexisted peacefully. But by the end of the storyline, only one bearer will remain.

The six-part “War of the Witchblades” arc begins in this issue. Written by Ron Marz. Art by Stjepan Sejic.

Speeding Bullet recently restocked on Jeff Parker’s spy thriller “The Interman” and the sketchbook “Dear John: The Alex Toth Doodle Book.”

These books are out of stock at major distributors. Get them today at Speeding Bullet while supplies last!

Spring cleaning is upon us, and our used-book room has taken a major hit!

We’re offering a crazy deal to liquidate a large portion of our paperback fiction.

Sealed boxes of books are now only $10 each! Choose from science fiction, mystery, western and bestseller assortments. Each box contains 30-40 books. That’s as low as 25 cents per book!

Plus, our romance “grab boxes” are double-sized! They hold twice as much and are still only $10 each! While supplies last!

NightMatt and NightKyle talk about Nightcrawler, Nightwing and the other Nightwing.

Kyle is getting older. He can’t wait 3 years for a comic.

The vampires were out the night I first met Mel Odom.

Matt introduced me to the local writer at the Blade movie screening in 1998. Mel had just finished adapting the screenplay into a mass market paperback.

The vampires continued to follow Mel — and so did we. In the next few years, Mel wrote a string of original novels featuring Buffy the Vampire Slayer and her vamp beau Angel. In one, a comic shop owner named Matt counseled Xander in a shop that sounded a lot like Speeding Bullet. Mel, it seems, was following us too.

Now Mel is working again with comics characters, and we’re all abuzz! Mel, who lives in Moore, is writing a Green Hornet prose short story for Moonstone Books this year. To read Matt’s full story about Mel’s new project, click here.

Mel is a great guy, and there are a host of reasons to love him and his work. Expect a release party for our blood brother in fiction when his Green Hornet book hits the stands!

– Annette

Over the weekend, I re-read Watchmen. And I could not believe how good it was.

I first read it in 1994. I remembered key scenes, but I had forgotten the density of the book and the complex issues it forces to the surface.

Matt saw the film in Los Angeles at the press junket two weeks ago. He’s not allowed to comment on it until Friday, but he’s already posted his interview with Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Rorschach. To see Matt’s Watchmen coverage, click here.

In honor of Watchmen week, I gave myself a Rorschach test while reading the book. Each time Rorschach was on-panel, I wrote down what I saw in his face. Among my most common responses: butterfly, crab, kidney, angel, dragon, bunnies, ViewMaster reel. I’m not sure what this says about me, but by the end of the book, all I saw was Rorschach. I think this means this book has gotten into my head.
– Annette

Get the lowdown on League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Swamp Thing and more. To watch the video, click here.