If you like to support a local comic shop in Huntsville, I recommend Haven Comics on Slaughter Rd just off University. I know the owner and he's reserved a few posters in case some of THX wants them. More pics from the comic after the jump.

A load of HALO 3 accessories and merchandise is headed our way. The controllers and headset are designed by Spawn and McFarlane Toys creator Todd McFarlane. Here's a look at what is in store (geddit? "in store"?).

* Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Controllers. Two new Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Controllers will be available starting Sept. 18 and can be preordered today at select retailers. Designed with original artwork by legendary Spawn artist Todd McFarlane, they will be available in either the Covenant Brute or Master Chief themes. Each controller will be packaged with a limited edition “Halo 3” collectible figurine created by McFarlane Toys will sell for an estimated retail price $59.99 (U.S.).

* Xbox 360 Limited Edition “Halo 3” Wireless Headset. For the “Halo 3” enthusiast who enjoys wireless mobility while playing with friends on Xbox LIVE, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Halo 3 Wireless Headset will sport the Spartan green and gold and provide high-quality voice connections over Xbox LIVE for an estimated retail price of $59.99 (U.S.). Available in early September, this accessory can be preordered today at select retailers.

* “Halo: Contact Harvest.” “Halo” fans can look forward to the latest book in the “Halo” saga, “Halo: Contact Harvest,” published by Tor Books and due Oct. 2, 2007. Written by Joseph Staten, the Bungie Studios cinematic and writing lead for the first two “Halo” games, the newest piece of fiction precedes the current New York Times’ best-selling book series, telling the tale of the first encounters between UNSC forces and the alien Covenant race that threatens to destroy all humanity. The trade paperback will cost $12.95 (U.S.).

* Marvel Comic miniseries. Bungie Studios has teamed up with Marvel Comics to release the monthly miniseries “Halo: Uprising.” The four-issue miniseries, featuring original storylines and artwork from the Eisner Award-winning team of superscribe Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Alex Maleev, will launch with issue one on July 25, 2007 and cost $3.99 (U.S.) per issue.

* Zune™-Halo 3 edition. Encased in collectible packaging, the Zune-Halo 3 edition digital media player comes preloaded with artwork, trailers and music from all three “Halo” games, as well as an exclusive new episode of “Red vs. Blue” from the fan-adored machinima creator Rooster Teeth Productions LLC. The Zune-Halo 3 edition will be available exclusively at GameStop starting June 15 for an estimated retail price of $249 (U.S.).

I'm Zune-less right now. Unless more features are added (maybe even some removed) to the Zune, I won't be getting one. I would probably rather have a brown-colored Zune anyway.

The wireless headset looks really cool. However, I'm not sure I could put up with the static interference that it transmits. Here's hoping that bug gets fixed.

I'm totally down with the Marvel comic book series. Actually, I've already gotten my stash reserved at a local comic book store. Here's hoping I can get hooked up with a special edition version of the first comic.

The book is a no-brainer. I own all of the HALO novels. I will own the next one.

The wireless controllers are a tough call for me. They look cool. They are very collectible. I want one or both. But $60 for a controller is a little steep. $120 for two is not going to go over well with the Mses. I'll definitely have to think this one through.

Via Gamerscore blog: http://gamerscoreblog.com/team/archive/2007/06/13/551258.aspx