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Mirka Andolfo’s Unsacred #1

Ablaze

“The extraordinary talent of Mirka Andolfo (Unnatural, DC Bombshells) brings to life a Heaven (and a Hell) filled with humor and lovable characters!

Angelina, a voluptuous angel, and Damiano, a mischievous devil, are madly in love. But, while she does not intend to give in to temptation, he would very much like to… This is the tale of their bizarre and spicy daily life!

A sex-positive–and incredibly funny–slice of life…full of angels, devils and gags!”

November 13, 2019

Machine Girl #1

Webcomics by StoneBot

Read it here now:
http://www.stonebotcomics.com/comic/machine-girl/extends/#chapter-1

Angela Della Morte #1

Red 5 Comics

Angela Della Morte works for Dr. Sibelius, the most brilliant mind of the century. Using a new technology, Sibelius Labs are capable of separate soul from body. Using this tech Angela’s soul can get into other dead host and take control of their bodies in undercover missions. But as the souls travels the void to get into their new receptacles, they must elude a tenebrous lifeform. This creature feeds with the substance of which the soul is made. It is the most dangerous predator in this new ecosystem, and its name is: Death.

November 13, 2019

Folklords #1 (of 5)

BOOM! Studios

“From Narnia to Harry Potter, we’ve seen our hero leave the real world for a fantasy world-but in Ansel’s world of monsters and magic he’s haunted by visions of our world with tailored suits and modern technology!

Ansel embarks on his Quest to find the mysterious Folklords, hoping they can explain his visions…but looking for the Folklords is punishable by death. What will Ansel risk to find out about the world he has never truly belonged in?

Eisner Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt (Grass Kings, Black Badge) teams with acclaimed artist Matt Smith (Hellboy And The B.P.R.D.) challenge everything you know about the line between fantasy and reality in a new series for fans of Die, Middlewest and Fables.”

November 13, 2019

Undiscovered Country #1

Image Comics

This November, New York Times bestselling writers SCOTT SNYDER (WYTCHES, A.D.: AFTER DEATH) and CHARLES SOULE (CURSE WORDS, the forthcoming novel Anyone) will team up with artists GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI (The Amazing Spider-Man, Darth Vader, Hellblazer) and DANIELE ORLANDINI (Darth Vader) and 2019 Eisner Award-winning colorist MATT WILSON (THE WICKED AND THE DIVINE, PAPER GIRLS) to embark on an epic adventure in the brand-new ongoing series, UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY!

In this special oversized first issue, readers will journey into the near future, and an unknown nation that was once the United States of America—a land that’s become shrouded in mystery after walling itself off from the rest of the world without explanation over thirty years ago. When a team seeking a cure for a global pandemic breaches U.S. borders, they quickly find themselves in a struggle to survive this strange and deadly lost continent!

November 6, 2019

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (09/18/19)

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..

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (09/11/19)

GOTHAM CITY MONSTERS #1 (OF 6)

DC Comics
(Wr) Steve Orlando (A) Amancay Nahuelpan (CA) Philip Tan
I am absolutely GETTING IN THE SPOOKY SPIRIT and diving right into this comic on Wednesday!

Frankenstein has to take down his former mentor, Melmoth, so he heads to Gotham City in search of allies. He recruits Killer Croc, Lady Clayface, Orca, and vampire Andrew Bennett… but will these dreaded creatures be enough to save humanity before the entire cosmos collapses in on itself??

Zoinks! Gotta pick up this ghoulish issue to find out!

BATMAN #78 YOTV

DC Comics
(Wr) Tom King (A) Clay Mann (CA) Tony S. Daniel
Tom King has created an interlude to the final story arc of his long-running Batman series featuring our favorite feline badass and Batman’s ex(?)-fiance, Catwoman!

Selina knows how Bane is fueling his regime in “City of Bane,” and she’ll help Batman shut down the supply line — but first, she has to whip her battered Bat into shape.

I am going to keep all of my fingers and toes crossed that this interlude will lead to a happier (than Batman #50) ending between Catwoman and Batman (that I may or may not have held a bitter resentment about ever since that issue was released over a year ago). Don’t let me down Tom King!

KING THOR #1 (OF 4)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic
The epic conclusion to Jason Aaron and Esad Ribic’s INCREDIBLE Thor story.

Seven years ago, Jason and Esad introduced the Thor of the far future, All-Father of a broken realm and a dying universe, as he stood in battle against the Butcher of Gods, wielder of All-Black the Necrosword. Now that nefarious blade has returned, in the hands of Thor’s all-time greatest enemy — his brother, Loki — for one final, cataclysmic showdown.

Buckle up, folks! It’s going to be one hell of a final series.

DAREDEVIL #11

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Chip Zdarsky (A) Marco Checchetto (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco
New story arc!! I really enjoy Chip Zdarsky’s writing, and if you haven’t caught this series from the beginning, this new story arc “THROUGH HELL” would be a great place for new readers to dive in!

TREES THREE FATES #1 (OF 5)

Image Comics
(Wr) Warren Ellis (A/CA) Jason Howard
Continuing my interest in spooky things in this upcoming Halloween season (I tell myself, even though I love spooky and horror all year ’round), I will be picking up the first issue of this horror / mystery continuation of Trees, a series created by Ellis and Howard.

“Trees Three Fates” — In the remote Russian village of Toska, there’s a dead body by the leg of the Tree that landed eleven years ago. Police sergeant Klara Voranova, still haunted by that day, has no idea how this murder will change everything-nor what awaits her in the Tree’s shadow.

COFFIN BOUND #2 (MR)

Image Comics
(Wr) Dan Watters (A/CA) Dani
Holy smokes. I am honestly shocked that I am adding this comic to my “Books to Pick Up!” list this week.. The first issue… what to say, what to say… it reviewed VERY well by creators.

The description of the first issue was just RAVING reviews by creators about how amazing this comic was. My expectation was that it would exceed (or at least meet) the reviews from so many of my favorite writers.

It was a difficult read; the dialogue almost felt like I was reading lines from the Canterbury Tales. THAT BEING SAID, I loved the artwork and I loved the idea of the story and how shockingly breathtaking many of the scenes were.

Even though the dialogue was obscure, I am going to pick up the second issue to give it a fair shot and see where this story goes!

5 Comics to Pick up this Week (08/21/19)

HEADLESS #1

Scout Comics
(Wr) Alexander Banchita (A) Robert Ahmad

This murder mystery promises to unveil quite a tangled web of horror and intrigue in this story of the Headless Horseman who is responsible for turning the women of Salem into witches and the Knights Templar that are set out to banish all magic from Salem.

PRETTY VIOLENT #1 CVR A HUNTER (MR)

Image Comics
(Wr) Derek Hunter, Jason Young (A/CA) Derek Hunter

Pretty Violent looks like a step-sister to Skottie Young’s I HATE FAIRYLAND. It’s a gore-filled laugh out loud story of Gamma Rae, who has always wanted to be a super-hero. The punchline? Her siblings are notorious hero-killing criminals! Sure, we all have our own version of family issues, but this may prove to be quite a pickle for Gamma.

ABSOLUTE CARNAGE VS DEADPOOL #1 (OF 3) AC

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Matthew Rosenberg (A) Marcelo Ferreira (CA) Tyler Kirkham

Deadpool finally decides to checks himself into the Ravencroft Institute to straighten out the ol’ noggin, just in time for another patient to check in as well, you guess it — CARNAGE. Something tells me that their stay at the Institute might not go quite as Deadpool planned..

GHOST-SPIDER #1

Marvel Comics
Seanan McGuire (A) Takeshi Miyazawa (CA) Jorge Molina

I am very vocal and unapologetic about not loving stories that involve multi-dimensional travel, BUT I am interested in this new series starring our fave Spider-Woman, Gwen Stacy aka Ghost-Spider…Let’s see if I can keep everything straight!

Earth-65 Gwen Stacy travels to Earth-616 to do some super-heroing and University!? While most college-goers may have struggled to balance homework / social life and a job, at least we were limited to one world. Gwen is thrown into a crash course of multiversity while she splits her time between Earth-65 and 616!

BATMAN #232 FACSIMILE EDITION

DC Comics
Dennis O’Neil (A) Neal Adams, Dick Giordano (CA) Neal Adams

I really love that DC is starting to reprint hard to find issues for us who don’t want to break the bank to read these much sought after comics!! This book features the first appearance of one of Batman’s biggest foes, Ra’s Al Ghul!

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (08/14/19)

POWERS OF X #2 (of 6)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) R. B. Silva

While I left POWERS OF X #1 slightly perplexed, I feel committed to this series and am confident in Hickman’s storytelling.

I know I’ve said it before, but coming into this series being a neutral observer of previous X-Men stories, this one managed to hook me in and is holding tight. That being said, these comics are FILLED with information and can feel very dense while reading, but part of the challenge that came with reading these comics is what has made me even MORE invested into the story.

(Reece’s overview in “Everything You Need to know about House of X” definitely helped me understand the foundation of the story.)

GWENPOOL STRIKES BACK #1 (of 5)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Leah Williams (A) David Baldeon (CA) Terry Dodson

Gwenpool is BACK IN ACTION! This fantastically funny, fourth-wall-breaking female wants to secure herself a permanent role in the Marvel Universe and attempts this by kidnapping none other than our favorite web-slinger! (?)

This issue seems like a light, fun comic that might be a good palate cleanser after the heaviness of Powers of X #2.

WHITE TREES #1 (OF 2) (MR)

Image Comics
(Wr) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Kris Anka

This two-part mini series of high fantasy is about a group of three “unbending” warriors coming together for one last adventure after 20 years apart.

Zdarsky promises to highlight character dynamics and depth. Anka’s cover and interior artwork is reminiscent of Fiona Staple’s work in SAGA, and the cover of the first issue is pulling me in.

This comic is going to be very close to the top of my comics to read this week.

ONCE & FUTURE #1 (of 6)

BOOM! STUDIOS
(Wr) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Dan Mora

Indiana Jones meets Helsing meets Merlin? That is what I’m getting out of the synopsis of this first issue: a group of Nationalists use an ancient artifact to bring a villain back from Arthurian myth. Ex-monster hunter, Bridgette McGuire, recruits her unsuspecting grandson (a museum curator) to help her defeat this mystical threat.

This sounds like a magical roller-coaster that I am VERY excited to read!

DETECTIVE COMICS #1009 YOTV DARK GIFTS

DC Comics
(Wr) Peter J. Tomasi (A) Christian Duce (CA) Doug Mahnke

“Take Your Shot” begins! Have you been looking to dive into a DC title, but are intimidated by all of the high issue numbers? This week we have NOT ONE, but TWO new story arcs starting in DC (Check out Flash #76 below in our weekly picks list!)

Deadshot, aka Flloyd Lawton, has come back to Gotham after a long stint with the Suicide Squad, but without Amanda Waller to monitor the newly returned sharpshooter, Batman fears that Floyd will go back to his old ways…Add Mr. Freeze into the mix, and we have one heck of an action-packed comic!

FLASH #76 YOTV DARK GIFTS

DC Comics
(Wr) Joshua Williamson (A) Rafa Sandoval, Jordi Tarragona (CA) Howard Porter & Various

New DC Story Arc Alert! “Death of the Speed Force” begins!

Flash is back with a new mission, a new outlook, and a brand-new speedster HQ — sounds like an amazing and uplifting fresh start for our favorite speeders! Sound too good to be true? Well, the Fastest Man Alive is slowing down-and there’s only one explanation: the Speed Force is dying.

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (08/07/19)

ABSOLUTE CARNAGE #1 (of 5) AC

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Donny Cates (A/CA) Ryan Stegman

This MUCH anticipated story, created by Cates and Stegman (an ABSOLUTE power-house team), has promised to break comic book sale records — and we are holding our breath waiting to get our grubby little mitts on this comic.

Branching out into five additional mini-series that will run along-side the main title of ABSOLUTE CARNAGE, I am sure that this series will rock Marvel sales for the next few months. Donny Cates notoriously creates insanely captivating stories and new characters that I think we will see within the first three issues of the main series.
Buckle up, folks, because there will be CARNAGE!

House of X #2 (of 6)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Pepe Larraz

The first issue of this series sucked me in like a fly to honey, which shocked me, especially because I have never really been interested in any other modern X-Men stories. This story is NEXT LEVEL. It definitely lives up to the mass-hype that was created prior to its release, which I think will also carry over for years to come.

This series is a MUST READ!

COFFIN BOUND #1

Image Comics
(Wr) Dan Watters (A/CA) Dani

This comic has received nothing but RAVE reviews. Here a few of my favorites:

“Coffin Bound is a comic with a strong pulse that bleeds all over your hands while reading. You should give it a read.” – Declan Shalvey
“A gore-splattered-but poetic-road trip with one of the strangest stripper scenes in comics.” – John Harris Dunning
“Gorgeous and odd and very much its own unique monster. I am jealous at its filthy strangeness.” – Ivan Brandon

BERSERKER UNBOUND #1 (of 4) CVR A DEODATO

Dark Horse Publishing
Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Mike Deodato

Jeff Lemire, swords, sorcery, and evil wizards?! TAKE MY MONEY!

LOIS LANE #2 (of 12)

DC Comics
(Wr) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Mike Perkins
Lois Lane’s investigation of an international conspiracy forces her to keep secrets from Clark, who, being completely in the dark, can not help her. Though she does find unexpected help from the streets of Gotham City…

DCEASED #4 (of 6)

DC Comics
Tom Taylor (A) Trevor Hairsine, Stefano Guadiano (CA) Andy Kubert

It seems like this is the part of the story where hope is crushed by the reality that being hopeful might prove to be fruitless in a world overrun with zombies. The Daily Planet becomes a haven for those who are not infected with the virus, but can they stay safe in a city full of humans and super-humans infected with the Anti-Life Equation? Methinks not..

5 Comics to Pick up this Week (07/24/19)

Some weeks are DC-heavy, some weeks there are several amazing independent titles, but HOLY SMOKES, Marvel is PACKING A PUNCH. We’ve got some serious heavy-hitter comics releasing this week! Hold onto your butts, folks, this is going to be an epic New-Release-Wednesday.

House of X #1 (OF 6)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Pepe Larraz
OF COURSE this has to be on my list this week: X-MEN (soft) REBOOT. Uncanny X-Men and X-Force have ended and the next chapter of X-Men begins with Hickman’s House of X and Powers of X, the mini series that will bring Mutants “out of the shadows and into the light.”

There has been an astronomical amount of hype around this mini-series and his additional series Powers of X, (which will allegedly change the way we see the past, present and future of mutants) and my hope is that this series can make itself worthy of all of this hype. House of X and Powers of X seem to be all anyone wants to talk about for the past two months and although I do not typically get excited over modern X-Men stories, I am SUPER intrigued about this — and if it will really be as revolutionary as the Marvel / Diamond descriptions and solicitations are making it seem!

Fearless #1 (of 4) Frison Connecting Variant

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Seanan McGuire & Various (A) Claire Roe, Carmen Nunez Carnero (CA) Jenny Frison
A celebration of the women of Marvel, this mini-series showcases an amazing collection of female characters who have fought, overcome, loved, and have been an inspiration to so many. From an all-female creative team, it’s so powerful to see women celebrating women and I am HERE for this series!

Valkyrie: Jane Foster #1

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Jason Aaron, Al Ewing (A) CAFU (CA) Mahmud A. Asrar
First, she was Dr. Jane Foster, then she became Thor, the Goddess of Thunder, and spinning from the pages of War of the Realms, she is now VALKYRIE. Jane Foster is one bad-B and I am so pumped to see Jason Aaron’s story of Jane Foster as Valkyrie, guide and ferry-woman to the dead.

Web of Venom: Funeral Pyre #1

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Cullen Bunn (A) Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque, Joshua Cassara (CA) Declan Shalvey
An “Absolute Carnage” tie-in/prequel, Carnage has been hunting all former symbiote hosts and killing them off. This one-shot story tells the tale of the hunting down of his next victim, Andi Benton, formerly Mania (living in Philadelphia) without a symbiote to save her from the destruction of Carnage.

Batman: Curse of the White Knight #1 (of 8)

DC Comics
(Wr/A/CA) Sean Murphy
In this sequel to Batman White Knight series (retroactively part of DC’s Black Label), Joker recruits Azreal to run Gotham into the ground by revealing a shocking secret about the Wayne family. While fighting to save his city, Bruce deals with how the secret begins to unravel and exposes the true history of his ancestry. This sequel series promises “new villains,” (which hooks me in), and the success of the first series is setting this series up to be a must-have!

Star Pig #1 (of 4) Cvr A Richard

IDW Publishing
(Wr) Delilah S Dawson (A) Francesco Gaston (CA) Sara Richard
“Perfect for fans of Saga and Guardians of the Galaxy,” this is the story of a 16-year-old girl, going to Space Camp (in space), who is rescued by a space-faring Water-Bear after a shuttle accident sets her flying through space. This trippy yet adorable story looks like it will be a lot of fun, and I’m excited for this adventure to begin!

5 Comics to Pick up this Week (07/17/19)

Loki #1

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Daniel Kibblesmith (CA) Ozgur Yildirim
*Spoiler Alert*
Loki died in War of the Realms, and now he is BACK. This mischievous, handsome troublemaker returns with a whole new set of responsibilities, and Thor is not letting him weasel his way out of them. This story looks like it is going to be — if not hilarious — at least strongly entertaining. I am very excited to scoop it up this week!

Silver Surfer Black #2 (OF 5)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Donny Cates (A/CA) Tradd Moore
The first issue of this series was AMAZING. Though the artwork was a bit of a throw-off, the story trumped the awkwardness of some of the panels and spreads. I know there will be similar artwork in this second issue, but this story is a MUST HAVE in every comic fan’s collection.

Resonant #1

Vault Comics
(Wr) David Andry (A/CA) Alejandro Aragon
This is post-apocalyptic, dark, and suspenseful tale of a family being torn apart and desperately fighting to reunite against all odds. This looks like an emotional (and possibly pretty predictable) story about the importance of fighting for the ones we love.

Blade Runner 2019 #1

Titan Comics
(Wr) Michael Green, Mike Johnson (A) Andres Guinaldo (CA) Artgerm, Stanley Lau
Set in “present day” Neo-Noir Los Angeles, issue one tells the story of Ash, a veteran Blade Runner on a mission to find a billionaire’s wife and child who were kidnapped to be used for “dark purposes.” I have never taken the plunge into any Blade Runner story, so I’m picking up this canon story to dip my toes into this dark and mysterious world.

Collapser #1 (OF 6)

DC Comics
(Wr) Mikey Way, Shaun Simon (A/CA) Ilias Kyriazis
Our main character, Liam James gets sent a…black hole…in the mail…and he gets superpowers from it… totally normal. I have no idea what to say about this comic, but I am both bewildered and intrigued. I feel compelled to pick this comic up this week to figure out how in the HECK someone sends a black hole in the mail, but that’s the world of comics, folks! BUCKLE UP!

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (07/10/19)

Second Coming #1 Cover A (Connor)

Ahoy Comics
(Wr) Mark Russell (A) Richard Pace (CA) Amanda Connor
After DC dropped this title for being too “controversial,” it was picked up by Ahoy Comics. This makes me wonder if the series is considered controversial simply because Jesus is involved? Whatever the reasoning is, I want to read this issue just to see why DC thought it unfit to print.

Earth’s most famous super-hero, Sunstar, is asked to accept Jesus as a roommate and teach him to use his powers. Jesus finds out how people have been misconstruing his teaching and vows to set the stories straight.

Black Hammer Justice League #1 (of 5) Cover A

Dark Horse Comics
(Wr) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Michael Walsh
This first issue of the crossover between Image’s Black Hammer with DC’s Justice League does not look it will disappoint. I have loved everything that I have read from Jeff Lemire, so I am really excited to pick this issue up — especially to see how he depicts the Justice League being thrust into the world of Black Hammer.

Reaver #1

Image Comics
(Wr) Justin Jordan (A) Rebekah Isaacs, Alex Guimaraes (CA) Becky Cloonan
This story reminds me of a high-fantasy Suicide Squad, and is promised to keep us satiated in a post-Game of Thrones world. A team of six of the “most despicable prisoners” must band together to prevent the end of the new world.

Invisible Woman #1 (of 5)

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Mark Waid (A) Mattia De Iulis (CA) Adam Hughes
Susan Storm, or Invisible Woman, worked years ago for S.H.I.E.L.D. Years later, this story picks up when she has to save her former partner from death after being captured by international terrorists. Being that this is Invisible Woman’s first solo-series, I am absolutely going to pick this up and show support for this incredible female character, brought to life by a stellar creative team!

Amazing Spider-Man #25

Marvel Comics
Nick Spencer (A) Ryan Ottley & Various (CA) Ryan Ottley
Classic “CAN SPIDEY SAVE MJ” from Mysterio story…I’m not terribly interested in the story since we have so often seen Spidey saving MJ, but the possibility that MJ saves Spidey in this story piques my interest. This oversized issue marks the two-year run of this story by powerhouse team Nick Spencer and Ryan Ottley.

Batman Universe #1 (of 6)

DC Comics
(Wr) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Nick Derington
Slim-pickings for DC Comics that are releasing this week. That’s because many DC comics this week are Year of the Villain tie-ins. This is the only comic that is a first issue, and looks like it will be an interesting story of cat and mouse between Batman and Riddler. Batman will be tracking down a Faberge egg and bringing it back to its rightful owner: Jinny Hex, descendant of Jonah Hex!

6 Comics to Pick up this Week (07/03/19)

Aero #1 Artgerm Variant

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Zhou Liefen (A) Pop Mhan (CA) Artgerm
Shanghai-based super-heroine, Aero, gets her Enligsh-language debut in the first issue of her solo series, in which she teams up with Filipina heroine, Wave, to battle ominous forces that are turning the buildings of Shangai into… golems? Sign me up! (I am going to pick up the Artgerm cover for this first issue, which is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!)

Savage Avengers #3

Marvel Comics
(Wr) Gerry Duggan (A) Mike Deodato (CA) David Finch
The Diamond description of this comic hints that Conan wields a “deadly new Savage Sword.” From the looks of the cover, it appears his new Savage Sword could have our favorite Symbiote giving it an extra boost..?

Lois Lane #1 (of 6) Jenny Frison

DC Comics
(Wr) Greg Rucka (A) Mike Perkins (CA) Jenny Frison
Lois Lane carries a secret that could uproot Superman’s life. She embarks on a journey full of “conspiracy, intrigue, and murder” to uncover a threat to her husband and protect him from the grips of those who wish to bring him down. (Being a huge fan of Jenny Frison, I have to pick up this stunning cover.)

Superman Up In The Sky #1 (of 6)

DC Comics
(Wr) Tom King (A) Sandra Hope, Andy Kubert (CA) Andy Kubert
Superman Murder Mystery Theater! Batman tips Superman off about a home invasion turned murder that occurred in Metropolis, only to find out that it has a connection with the world of Rann?

I am not Superman’s biggest fan, but I do love Tom King’s writing, so I’m hoping that my appreciation of Tom King will help me to embrace Superman and all of his boy-scouty-goodness.. *Fingers Crossed!*

Sea of Stars #1

Image Comics
(Wr) Jason Aaron, Dennis Hallum (A/CA) Stephen Green
Jason Aaron’s story of a Space Trucker (who may have just manifested strange powers), talking Space Dolphins and Space Monkey, and a Space Truck that gets chomped in half by a Space Leviathan? This sounds like one WILD ride, and I’m buckling my seat belt and diving right in!

Space Bandits #1 (of 5)

Image Comics
(Wr) Mark Millar (A/CA) Matteo Scalera
When two women who are “Most Wanted” felons get betrayed by their criminal crews, they want revenge — and chances are, they’re going to get it. I have enjoyed everything that I have read of Mark Millar’s, so I am eager to pick this story up!