Tag: actionfantasy

7 Comics to Pick Up on 06/19/19

CRUCIFIED #1

Scout Comics
(Wr) Sheldon Allen (A) Armin Ozdic

The introduction of a brand new series about a NGO on a mission to kill a man believed to be the modern day Jesus — at any cost.

FAITHLESS #3 (of 5) Cover B Erotica Strips Variant

BOOM! Studios
(Wr) Brian Azzarello (A) Maria Llovet (CA) Dani Strips

Polybagged erotic cover art & the continuation of a truly amazing mini-series. Check out Reece’s review of FAITHLESS #1 here!

LAB RAIDER #1 (of 4) (MR)

Black Mask Studios
(Wr) Matt Miner (A/CA) Creees Lee

Young vigilantes break into a lab to free animals from being experimented on, and they discover that top-secret experiments are being performed on these animals to turn them into monstrous weapons. The rescuers quickly become the prey in the introduction of this highly anticipated mini-series. 

AQUAMAN #49 Variant

DC COMICS
(Wr) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Viktor Bogdanovic, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Joshua Middleton

I will definitely be picking this comic up, simply because Joshua Middleton’s cover is just THAT stunning. 

SUPERMAN YEAR ONE #1 (of 3)

DC Comics
(Wr) Frank Miller (A/CA) Danny Miki, John Romita Jr

DC’s premiere issue of Black Label, BATMAN DAMNED #1, shook comics fans across the world. This next phase of their Black Label retells Superman’s origin, putting fans in an absolute tizzy. I’m not particularly thrilled about either cover, but I will definitely be picking up a copy to read Frank Miller and John Romita Jr’s rendition of Superman’s origin.

MARVELS ANNOTATED #4 (of 4)

Marvel Comics
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Alex Ross

The final issue of the 25th Anniversary reprint of MARVELS, which changed the way we view super-heroes. These issues have been chalk-full of commentary from the creators and are an amazing addition to any comic collector’s vault.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #6

Marvel Comics
(W) Donny Cates (A) Geoff Shaw (CA) David Marquez

This issue is promised to be action packed with Guardians vs Dark Guardians vs Hela and Black Order. It’s also been teased that Thanos will be resurrected.

EXCELLENCE #1 by Skybound Comics and Image Comics

BY : Reece Guida

Rating: 9/10

EXCELLENCE is an action-fantasy story about a young man, his complicated relationship with his father, their magical lineage, and the complications that legacy brings.

Spencer Dales is a descendant of one of the original ten magical bloodlines. After a youth spent struggling to master magic (and disappointing his father), he is finally a rising member of the Aegis — a sacred order of black magicians who secretly protect the “deserving” people of the world.

But Spencer finds himself at odds with the obligation of his heritage and their questionable guiding principles.

The rock-solid world-building in book one lays the foundation for writer Brandon Thomas to ask tough questions. Why does the Aegis only protect “the deserving,” and not the vulnerable? Why aren’t females allowed to use magic? The art is also masterfully done. Khary Randolph renders mind-blowing action sequences alongside quieter expressions of pain, making every panel feel raw and personal.

Brought to life by a creative team consisting entirely of people of color, EXCELLENCE dares to question why things are the way they are, and proposes that what is doesn’t have to be.