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.
Secret Society Comics 