May 2007 Comic Previews Picks

Here are this months picks for comics shipping July 2007:

Pick of the month!

My POTM this month is a toughie – but I think I’ll have to go with what was the biggest surprise: PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP TRIAL OF COLONEL SWEETO HC ($14.95): I’ve been reading the Perry Bible Fellowship comic strips online for a couple of years now, and they remain one of my favorites. Very dark and twisted… and smart… and funny. I look forward to enjoying these on the printed page. And a hardcover even! Nice! http://pbfcomics.com/

The rest, in alpha order:

BAKERS BABIES & KITTENS HC ($18.99): I’ve been bad and have yet to pick up the last Bakers HC, or any other Bakers material (other than the x-mas special), and I feel guilty for that since I have, and enjoy, other works from Kyle Baker. And really, given the fact that this is about living with babies, and the fact that I have 1 little one, and another on the way, you’d think I’d be on-board with this series… but I’m not. I intend to change that this month. This gets high recommendations from other people as well.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #7: Written by one of the writers of Heroes. Not sure if I care enough to get it. I do like Heroes thought.

BLAZIN BRANDY #1: The art sparks my interest, but the preview on the artist’s site is down. Oh well. I’ll check it out if it ever comes back.

CHAMPIONS #1 ($2.99): New Matt Fraction book; I think the concept is Iron Man makes people super heroes for a year each, unless they screw up and get fired. Kind of a Tony Stark reality show it seems. Hmm, not sure how interested I am anymore… luckily I trust Mr. Fraction.

COMICS INTROSPECTIVE VOL 1 PETER BAGGE SC ($16.95): New TwoMorrows book on Peter Bagge; I’ve been reading Mr. Bagge since forever, so this is a given. 50% off at DCBS. I think there’s another book on Mr. Bagge coming out next month by someone else; weird. I’ll probably get that one too.

FAKER #1 ($2.99): New Vertigo book about people in college and some weird stuff happening to them. Like one of them no longer has a history of existence. Worth a look.

FONE BONE PLUSH TOY ($12.95): So I was going to get this doll for myself, but then Randy on www.comicpants.com mentioned that he was going to get one for his daughter, and son on the way (or vise versa), and suddenly remembered I have a two year old that would probably like this… so I’ll get it for her. I’m nice that way.

GRENDEL BEHOLD THE DEVIL #0 (50c): Preview for a new Grendel by Matt Wagner. I would have gotten it even if it weren’t a preview.

HEARTBREAK GN: This a gn about a guy and his failed relationships. I read some previews online and liked what I saw: www.heartbreakcomics.com

MOUSE GUARD WINTER 1152 #1 ($3.50): Second Mouse Guard series. I should probably just wait for the hardcover since I’m sure I’ll get it. I dig this little tale (no pun intended). There are also PVC figures solicited this month, which I’d get if I had more loot.

MULTIPLE WARHEADS #1 ($5.99): OK, this is my second pick of the month. New 3 issue series from Brandon Graham, creator of King City. See review in a previous post This series is about Sexica and Nikoli leaving Dead City, 50 years after WolfWar 3. So it’s a post-apocaliptic Brandon Graham story. I can’t wait! Alternate pick of the month!

NARCOLEPTIC SUNDAY GN ($14.95): A narcoleptic wakes up after a one night stand to find the girl dead. Sounds interesting.

WHISTLES VOL 1 THE STARLIGHT CALLIOPE GN ($10.95): A clown finds discovers the seedy underbelly of his circus and of life. Sounds interesting and the art is good. Previews at www.teamspecialolympics.com. Half-off at DCBS.

That’s it really. Not much, but adds up fast unfortunately.