FLASH FORWARD #1 (OF 6)
DC Comics
(Wr) Scott Lobdell (A) Brett Booth, Norm Rapmund (CA) Evan Shaner
Following the events of Heroes in Crisis, Wally West sets out for redemption after the multiverse was re-written without him in it. After the uproar of Wally fans responding to Heroes in Crisis, I’m curious how DC, with this mini-series, attempts to sway back into the good-graces of Wally’s most fervent fans.
INFERIOR FIVE #1 (OF 12)
DC Comics
(Wr) Keith Giffen, Jeff Lemire (A) Jeff Lemire & Various (CA) Keith Giffen, Michelle Delecki
After the “Invasion” that rocked the DC Universe, the citizens of Dangerfield, Arizona are affected by strange goings-on — but only five misfit kids seem to notice them. Can they uncover what’s happening before some sinister force collects them all? Stranger Things meets X-Files? Sign me up!
SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5) CHIP KIDD DIE CUT VAR
Marvel Comics
(Wr) J. J. Abrams, Henry Abrams (A) Sara Pichelli (CA) Chip Kidd
WHO IS CADAVEROUS?! WILL J.J. ABRAMS (and son, Henry) KNOCK SPIDEY OUT OF THE BALL-PARK?!
More importantly, ARE DIE CUT COVERS COMING BACK?!
I don’t know which I am more excited to find out. Jokes aside: I am very excited to pick up this issue. I think Spider-Man is in good hands with the incredible writing of JJ Abrams and the always stunning artwork of Sara Pichelli.
I also LOVE that it is a mini-series, which always feels re-assuring to me when considering to start a new series. Just enough commitment to not feel like I’m committing to (approximately) a million issues.
ABSOLUTE CARNAGE #3 (OF 5) AC
Marvel Comics
(Wr) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman
THE SUMMER OF SLAUGHTER CONTINUES!
HOLY SMOKES, this series is amazing. From the captivating story to the jaw-droppingly-gorgeous artwork, I am HOOKED! What is in store for the Venom/Spider-Man gang, and who will they recruit to help fight off the massacring masses following the orders of Carnage?
FOREVER MAPS #1
Scout Comics
(Wr) Michael Lagace (A/CA) Todor Hristov
I am always down to pick up a new Scout Comics first issue, and this story pulled me in like a fly to honey.
In 1794, John finds a map, follows it, and when he arrives at the end he finds another map, and another and another and SO ON! Decades later he realizes that as he follows these maps, he does not age — after about 100 years, he realizes that when he stops, time starts to catch back up with him.
John is torn between family and immortality: does he choose living forever? Or having a life worth living?
I can understand some of the not-so-nuanced symbolism to modern life in this story, but I have not yet had enough Red Bull to decipher it beyond that…Regardless, I am seriously intrigued.
YOU ARE OBSOLETE #1 CVR A CLARKE
AFTERSHOCK COMICS
(Wr) Mathew Klickstein (A) Evgeny Bornyakov (CA) Andy Clarke
After reading the description of this comic, my first thought was “Ew.” Right on time for spooky-season, this comic sounds like it will give you some serious chills, heebie-jeebies, and general discomfort (especially for those nearing or surpassed 40 years old).
On an isolated European island, a reporter discovers that children have taken control over the island and are killing off all adults by their 40th birthday. (Sounds kind of like Lord of the Flies, no?) She must discover what is behind these killings while staying on the good side of the children’s harsh leader. Got the creeps? Yeah, me too..
Secret Society Comics 