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!
Secret Society Comics 