DMZ TP VOL 07 WAR POWERS – I’m behind on this, but it’s awesome
DOOM PATROL #1 - Woo! Love me some Doom Patrol!
LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #4 (OF 6) – Woo! Love me some Animal Man!
REBELS #7 – Is awesome
WEDNESDAY COMICS #5-8 – Probably getting these
NEW MUTANTS #4 – Woo! Love me some New Mutants (what’s with all these revivals?)
BP COMICS REVIVAL PX 3 PAK #1 – Injury #3 and 2 #1’s. I love Injury, and look forward to checking out the #1’s. Sure, I’m being semi-forced to get them, but it’s understandable given Diamonds new rules. Plus I want them anyway.
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #3 – Love this kind of thing.
COMPLETE ESSEX COUNTY TP – Read the first trade and have been wanted to get the rest. Jeff Lemire is great.
DARKNESS PITT #1 KEOWN CVR A – Finally!
ELEPHANTMEN TP VOL 02 DAMAGED GOODS – Collection of the Marian Churchland issues. Might get it for the extras, even though I have the single issues.
IRREDEEMABLE TP VOL 01 – Loved #1.
KING CITY #1 – Pick of the month!!!! I loooooooooove King City! This reprints the TokyoPop v1, plus will continue into the unpublished v2 and 3.
LOCKE & KEY TP VOL 01 WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT – Been waiting for this. Shoulda just got the HC…
NANA TP VOL 18 – Woo!
NORTH 40 #2 (OF 6) – Aaron Williams of P.S. 238 fame (which I looooooooove)
OCEANVERSE #1 – Online comic collected. Looks awesome.
OISHINBO GN VOL 05 VEGETABLES – I’ve been wanting to check this out, and being a vegetarian, this one makes sense to get
TALES OF TMNT #61 – Tristan Jones issues of this series have been good, and Andrew Ponce art looks good as well.
TITANIUM RAIN DOUBLE-SIZED RELAUNCH #1 & #2 – I liked #1, and love the concept, so I’m interested in seeing this series continue. Awesome photo realistic art.
UMBRELLA ACADEMY TP VOL 02 DALLAS – Still need to read V1…. (ducks)
WET MOON GN VOL 05 – Ross Campbell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Maybes:
ALCHOLIC SC – Been wanted to check this out.
ARCHIE #600 – Archie gets married, or engaged.
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 – Any good?
DAREDEVIL #500 – Backup Nocenti story!
FANTASTIC FOUR #570 – First Hickman issue.
GI JOE SPECIAL HELIX – New character.
JERSEY GODS TP VOL 01 ID LIVE & ID DIE FOR YOU – Not sure if this was any good, I liked #1
MYSTIC COMICS #1 70TH ANNIV SPECIAL – David Lapham!
OLD MAN WINTER & OTHER SORDID TALES GN – This looks really good.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS WARLORD TP VOL 01 – Will have to pick this up someday.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
May 09 Preview Comics Picks
3 STORY SECRET HISTORY OT GIANT MAN – New Matt Kindt (Super Spy) book, about a man who keeps growing, and how he tries to deal with it. Can’t wait!
DETECTIVE COMICS #855 – Getting this for the JH Williams are. Check it: http://ruckawriter.livejournal.com/67138.html
ENGINEER HC – Awesome art, and cheap to boot! This is another ASP book that skipped the issues and went straight to HC.
MIDDLEMAN DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON APOCALYPSE GN – Loved the show, of show, of which this is a continuation. DVD coming soon as well!
MOUSE GUARD HC VOL 02 WINTER 1152 – No doubt.
NOCTURNALS HC VOL 02 DARK FOREVER AND OTHER TALES – First HC was beautiful!
NOIR TP VOL 01 – Top notch creators, worth a look. Stray Bullets!!!!!!!!!!!
NORTH 40 #1 (OF 6) - Aaron Williams! (PS238!!)
PROOF TP VOL 03 THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO – I’m Loving this series.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS ECLIPSO TP – I like Eclipso, so I might as well get versed in his origin for cheap.
THE CONTINGENT #3 – Zack Kruse super power kids story, a bit slow so far, but I’m digging it.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER TP VOL 01 HAUNTED HOUSE – Heard good rap on this one.
WEDNESDAY COMICS – Not sure if I’ll just get a couple, or just go for it. Oversized (4x) pages. Should be awesome. Kyle Baker Hawkman!
And the maybes:
28 DAYS LATER #1 – Continuation of the movie
BIG KAHN – Neil Kleid book about a Rabbi who finds out he isn’t Jewish: http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/big_kahn/pre1.html
DREAMER TP VOL 01 CONSEQUENCE OF NATHAN HALE – Web comic I’m interested in, not sold on yet. http://thedreamercomic.com/?page_id=26
IMPOSTERS DAUGHTER TRUE MEMOIR HC – Story of a daughter who finds out he fathers tales of his life we all lies.
KILLING PICKMAN DOUBLE-SIZED #3 & #4 – Glad it’s back, but I’m waiting for the HC
MUPPET SHOW TP – (Still need to read this)
SURROGATES TP VOL 02 FLESH & BONE – Prequel
TMNT 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY KEVIN EASTMAN, TMNT COLLECTED BOOK TP VOL 01, TMNT FUTURE TENSE TP VOL 01 – Not sure what I’m going to do here. I have the original issues, and know nothing of the Archie Future Tense series. Too kiddie?
TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS GN VOL 01 – I know nothing of this, but it looked interesting. APE’s shot at the manga crowd?
That’s the mains, there are a few other titles I’m getting regularly. Big month. Hard on budget. Wife no like.
DETECTIVE COMICS #855 – Getting this for the JH Williams are. Check it: http://ruckawriter.livejournal.com/67138.html
ENGINEER HC – Awesome art, and cheap to boot! This is another ASP book that skipped the issues and went straight to HC.
MIDDLEMAN DOOMSDAY ARMAGEDDON APOCALYPSE GN – Loved the show, of show, of which this is a continuation. DVD coming soon as well!
MOUSE GUARD HC VOL 02 WINTER 1152 – No doubt.
NOCTURNALS HC VOL 02 DARK FOREVER AND OTHER TALES – First HC was beautiful!
NOIR TP VOL 01 – Top notch creators, worth a look. Stray Bullets!!!!!!!!!!!
NORTH 40 #1 (OF 6) - Aaron Williams! (PS238!!)
PROOF TP VOL 03 THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO – I’m Loving this series.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS ECLIPSO TP – I like Eclipso, so I might as well get versed in his origin for cheap.
THE CONTINGENT #3 – Zack Kruse super power kids story, a bit slow so far, but I’m digging it.
UNKNOWN SOLDIER TP VOL 01 HAUNTED HOUSE – Heard good rap on this one.
WEDNESDAY COMICS – Not sure if I’ll just get a couple, or just go for it. Oversized (4x) pages. Should be awesome. Kyle Baker Hawkman!
And the maybes:
28 DAYS LATER #1 – Continuation of the movie
BIG KAHN – Neil Kleid book about a Rabbi who finds out he isn’t Jewish: http://www.nbmpub.com/comicslit/big_kahn/pre1.html
DREAMER TP VOL 01 CONSEQUENCE OF NATHAN HALE – Web comic I’m interested in, not sold on yet. http://thedreamercomic.com/?page_id=26
IMPOSTERS DAUGHTER TRUE MEMOIR HC – Story of a daughter who finds out he fathers tales of his life we all lies.
KILLING PICKMAN DOUBLE-SIZED #3 & #4 – Glad it’s back, but I’m waiting for the HC
MUPPET SHOW TP – (Still need to read this)
SURROGATES TP VOL 02 FLESH & BONE – Prequel
TMNT 25TH ANNIVERSARY BY KEVIN EASTMAN, TMNT COLLECTED BOOK TP VOL 01, TMNT FUTURE TENSE TP VOL 01 – Not sure what I’m going to do here. I have the original issues, and know nothing of the Archie Future Tense series. Too kiddie?
TROUBLE WITH KATIE ROGERS GN VOL 01 – I know nothing of this, but it looked interesting. APE’s shot at the manga crowd?
That’s the mains, there are a few other titles I’m getting regularly. Big month. Hard on budget. Wife no like.
Saturday, February 07, 2009
Feb 2009 Previews Comic Picks
Here are my picks for Feb 2009; the comics I am planning on pre-ordering from the Preview catalog for comics shipping in April.
ACE-FACE MOD WITH METAL ARMS GN – I love Mike Dawson’s stuff, like his auto-bio Freddie and Me, so I have no doubt this will rock.
BAYOU TP VOL 01 – I’m not much for online comics, except for the ability to check things out before buying them in hard copy form, so that, predictably, is what I did with this one. I read the first chapter, and wow, it was good. I love the art.
CARS ROOKIE #2 (OF 4) – For my daughter
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #1 – Super excited for this one; Back history of Cerebus. Kind of like After Cerebus, but with more early art and archival content.
ELEPHANTMEN #18 – Resolicited, this is a must get – Marian Churchland art in this 3 parter. She even colored the whole thing herself with markers. Looks awesome.
HARKER #2 – I’m giving this one a shot; hopefully is doesn’t get cut by Diamond half way through…
HOTWIRE #3 (OF 5) – From the creator of Sharkman!
IGNITION CITY #1 (OF 5) – New Ellis story. I usually get the #1’s of these to check them out.
IRREDEEMABLE #1 – Super hero turns villain by Mark Waid, worth checking out.
LITERALS #1 – Dunno about this one, a 9 part Fables\Literals\Jack crossover – hopefully they’ll put them all in trade.
NANA TP VOL 16 – Still my favorite manga.
NIGHT SCHOOL GN VOL 01 – Yay! From the creator of Dramacon! About a school for “vampires, demons, and weirns, a special breed of witches”. Dramacon was awesome, so I can’t wait for this. It was originally serialized in Yen-Plus magazine, and got great reviews. I’ll get all of Svetlana Chmakova stuff, she’s one of the creators I’ll automatically collect everything she does.
OZ WONDERLAND CHRONICLES JACK & CAT TALES #1 – Re-offered. I’ve only read the special they did, but I loved it, so I’m picking up any of these series.
RESURRECTION TP VOL 01 – I read the first issue and enjoyed it. The story takes place in a world after the alien invaders leave and humanity has to clean up the pieces and rebuilt. Plus, it’s only 6 bucks!!!
SI AFTERMATH BETA RAY BILL GREEN OF EDEN #1 – Dude, Beta Ray Bill and Dan Brereton art? Hah! Just inject it into my eyes please.
SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES #3 (OF 4) – Continuing the series about an office of Super Heroes.
WARLORD #1 – Written, but not drawn by Mike Grell.
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #1 – Jason Aaron Wolverine. Sounds good to me.
ACE-FACE MOD WITH METAL ARMS GN – I love Mike Dawson’s stuff, like his auto-bio Freddie and Me, so I have no doubt this will rock.
BAYOU TP VOL 01 – I’m not much for online comics, except for the ability to check things out before buying them in hard copy form, so that, predictably, is what I did with this one. I read the first chapter, and wow, it was good. I love the art.
CARS ROOKIE #2 (OF 4) – For my daughter
CEREBUS ARCHIVE #1 – Super excited for this one; Back history of Cerebus. Kind of like After Cerebus, but with more early art and archival content.
ELEPHANTMEN #18 – Resolicited, this is a must get – Marian Churchland art in this 3 parter. She even colored the whole thing herself with markers. Looks awesome.
HARKER #2 – I’m giving this one a shot; hopefully is doesn’t get cut by Diamond half way through…
HOTWIRE #3 (OF 5) – From the creator of Sharkman!
IGNITION CITY #1 (OF 5) – New Ellis story. I usually get the #1’s of these to check them out.
IRREDEEMABLE #1 – Super hero turns villain by Mark Waid, worth checking out.
LITERALS #1 – Dunno about this one, a 9 part Fables\Literals\Jack crossover – hopefully they’ll put them all in trade.
NANA TP VOL 16 – Still my favorite manga.
NIGHT SCHOOL GN VOL 01 – Yay! From the creator of Dramacon! About a school for “vampires, demons, and weirns, a special breed of witches”. Dramacon was awesome, so I can’t wait for this. It was originally serialized in Yen-Plus magazine, and got great reviews. I’ll get all of Svetlana Chmakova stuff, she’s one of the creators I’ll automatically collect everything she does.
OZ WONDERLAND CHRONICLES JACK & CAT TALES #1 – Re-offered. I’ve only read the special they did, but I loved it, so I’m picking up any of these series.
RESURRECTION TP VOL 01 – I read the first issue and enjoyed it. The story takes place in a world after the alien invaders leave and humanity has to clean up the pieces and rebuilt. Plus, it’s only 6 bucks!!!
SI AFTERMATH BETA RAY BILL GREEN OF EDEN #1 – Dude, Beta Ray Bill and Dan Brereton art? Hah! Just inject it into my eyes please.
SUPER HUMAN RESOURCES #3 (OF 4) – Continuing the series about an office of Super Heroes.
WARLORD #1 – Written, but not drawn by Mike Grell.
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #1 – Jason Aaron Wolverine. Sounds good to me.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
July 2008 Comic Previews Picks
Wow, this month is too amazing. I’m way over budget, but there isn’t much I can cut! 4 Hardcovers, ak!
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FIRST IMPRESSIONS HC – This was my favorite Valiant series, I’ve been hoping this would be coming out soon. Gotta love BWS.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE FALL 2008
CROGANS VENGEANCE GN – Chris Schweizer is a regular on the Indie Spinner Rack forum, and this looks great. Chris has a real fun style. Preview
DARK IVORY #4 (OF 4) – I’m digging this one a lot.
DRAMACON ULTIMATE ED HC – Ah! Another must get Tokyopop HC! What are they trying to do to me? Dramacon is a must get, even though I have the trades. It’s about a young girl in artists alley at an Anime convention, selling her mini-comic. It really captures what it’s like being at a con. It starts at her 1st year (and her 1st con experience), and each volume is a consecutive year. Comics, insider jokes, and of course romance; hence the title. I’m a sucker for manga romance, so that and geek culture and there’s no getting me back. Can’t wait.
GLAMOURPUSS #3
GREATEST HITS #1 (OF 6) – This looks awesome.
LAGOON HC – Lilli Carre! I loves Tales of Woodsman Pete, so this is a no brainer.
PUNK ROCK & TRAILER PARKS GN – By Derf. I loved his Dahlmer book, and I love punk rock, so there you go.
RASL #3 – Love this too.
ROBERTS #2 (OF 2) – Worth a shot I guess.
SECRET SIX #1
TEZUKAS BLACK JACK PX HC VOL 01 – Love me some Tezuka! Preview
TOKEN – JOELLE JONES!!!!!! Must get. Joelle’s art is all kinds of awesome. There’s a pre-grey toned preview on her blog
WASTELAND #20 – Another stand alone I think.
INDIE SPOTLIGHT THE MAXX AF – Heh. Ok, maybe I could cut this.
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #7 – Golden art? Ok!
OMEGA THE UNKNOWN PREM HC – Yay! Been hoping for a nice HC. Too bad it’s not oversized.
BONE HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – I’m so excited to share the love this Halloween!
COWA! HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – And one for the younger kiddies.
ARCHER & ARMSTRONG FIRST IMPRESSIONS HC – This was my favorite Valiant series, I’ve been hoping this would be coming out soon. Gotta love BWS.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE FALL 2008
CROGANS VENGEANCE GN – Chris Schweizer is a regular on the Indie Spinner Rack forum, and this looks great. Chris has a real fun style. Preview
DARK IVORY #4 (OF 4) – I’m digging this one a lot.
DRAMACON ULTIMATE ED HC – Ah! Another must get Tokyopop HC! What are they trying to do to me? Dramacon is a must get, even though I have the trades. It’s about a young girl in artists alley at an Anime convention, selling her mini-comic. It really captures what it’s like being at a con. It starts at her 1st year (and her 1st con experience), and each volume is a consecutive year. Comics, insider jokes, and of course romance; hence the title. I’m a sucker for manga romance, so that and geek culture and there’s no getting me back. Can’t wait.
GLAMOURPUSS #3
GREATEST HITS #1 (OF 6) – This looks awesome.
LAGOON HC – Lilli Carre! I loves Tales of Woodsman Pete, so this is a no brainer.
PUNK ROCK & TRAILER PARKS GN – By Derf. I loved his Dahlmer book, and I love punk rock, so there you go.
RASL #3 – Love this too.
ROBERTS #2 (OF 2) – Worth a shot I guess.
SECRET SIX #1
TEZUKAS BLACK JACK PX HC VOL 01 – Love me some Tezuka! Preview
TOKEN – JOELLE JONES!!!!!! Must get. Joelle’s art is all kinds of awesome. There’s a pre-grey toned preview on her blog
WASTELAND #20 – Another stand alone I think.
INDIE SPOTLIGHT THE MAXX AF – Heh. Ok, maybe I could cut this.
WOLVERINE FIRST CLASS #7 – Golden art? Ok!
OMEGA THE UNKNOWN PREM HC – Yay! Been hoping for a nice HC. Too bad it’s not oversized.
BONE HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – I’m so excited to share the love this Halloween!
COWA! HALLOWEEN MINI COMIC BUNDLE 2008 – And one for the younger kiddies.
Monday, June 16, 2008
July Previews Picks
Some good stuff this month; 3 oversized Hardcovers!
AIR #1 - New Vertigo series, gonna check it out since Vertigo rarely disappoints.
BOYS CLUB #1 – Not sure how to describe this one, but it looked interesting, and got some good reviews. Teenage monsters Andy, Brett, Landwolf, and Pepe are always 'drinkin', stinkin', and never thinkin'.' These four best friends spend their day-to-day lives together playing Nintendo, eating pizza, and having the occasional psychedelic metamorphosis.
GOLLY #1 – Phil Hester book with Satan working at a sideshow. I picked this the first time is was solicited… hope it comes out this time!
I LUV HALLOWEEN ULTIMATE TWISTED ED – Oversized (for a manga) HC of this very strange Keith Giffen, Ben Roman series. Now in color, which should be good, judging from Ben’s color are on Cryptics.
INVINCIBLE HC VOL 04 ULTIMATE COLL – Love these.
LOCAL HC – Was waiting for this collection. The HC is oversized, and has a bunch of extras, so I’ll get it in this format.
NANA TP VOL 12 – Yay!
ROBERTS #1 (OF 2) – Gonna try this one, since the preview in Previews looked good. The Boston Strangler and the Zodiac Killer are alive and well, living amongst the old and dying of The Shady Lane Retirement Center.
RUNAWAYS 3 #1 – Terry Moore and Humberto Ramos. Sold!
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE SEASON 2 #1 – Terry Moore and t Craig Rousseau (The Perhapanauts). Sold!
TERRY MOORES ECHO TP VOL 01 SILVER RAIN – Terry Moore and Terry Moore. Sold! I can’t wait for this one!
VICTORIAN HORRORS OF OLD MAUCH CHUNK #1 – Seems interesting this one, about a PA town.
Friday, May 16, 2008
May Previews Pick
Brutal previews this month! With out a doubt the best in a long time. I’m going to be way above my limit on this one, there are just too many good things coming out. And the Top Shelf blog called this a very weak month! Hah!
AMERICAN FLAGG DEFINITIVE COLL HC 1 – Howard Chaykin’s seminal work finally re-released in HC. This has been on the horizon for years, and I glad it’s finally getting released.
AMERICAS BEST COMICS PRIMER TP – A cheap trade of I think 5 Americas Best Comics #1’s. Why not?
ATHENA VOLTAIRE TP VOL 02 FLIGHT O/T FALCON – The second Athena trade. Oft compared to Indiana Jones. I’ve only read a couple of issues, so I’m looking forward to reading the whole story.
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #1 – A Shazam comic for kids. Looks fun.
CONTRACT #1 (OF 3) – Sci-Fi story with an interesting premise.
HALO & SPROCKET TP VOL 02 NATURAL CREATURES – I loved the first H&S trade – it’s about a girl who lives with an angel and a robot. Very smart and very funny.
I KILL GIANTS #1 (OF 7) – A girl with a Norse hammer who claims she kills giants. Awesome looking art.
MINI MARVELS TP VOL 01 ROCK PAPER SCISSORS DIGEST – Always dug these, especially the Civil War ones, which I’m not sure if they are included in this.
NOCTURNALS CARNIVAL OF BEASTS (ONE SHOT) – Me loves me some Nocturnals, new HC this winter I think.
PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ALMANACK HC – One of the best web comics.
PILOT SEASON THE CORE #1 – Jonathan Hickman – sold!
RUNNERS BIG SNOW JOB #2 – New Runners series continues.
SPAWN NEO NOIR TP – I dunno, I read one of this storyline and liked it. Good hype as well.
TITANIUM RAIN #1 (OF 12) – Yay! New Kat and Josh series! I loved Utopiates and this one looks to be even better. Check out the art on their site.
TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN HC - New Alex Robinson story about a guy who goes back in time to HS. Ultimate concept, I love it.
UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1 (OF 6) – Another Marvel EU comic. Need to check it out.
ZOT TP VOL 01 COMP BLACK & WHITE STORIES 1987 TO 1991 – Ah, Zot. I have some of the trades, but this appears to be a nicer version.
AMERICAN FLAGG DEFINITIVE COLL HC 1 – Howard Chaykin’s seminal work finally re-released in HC. This has been on the horizon for years, and I glad it’s finally getting released.
AMERICAS BEST COMICS PRIMER TP – A cheap trade of I think 5 Americas Best Comics #1’s. Why not?
ATHENA VOLTAIRE TP VOL 02 FLIGHT O/T FALCON – The second Athena trade. Oft compared to Indiana Jones. I’ve only read a couple of issues, so I’m looking forward to reading the whole story.
BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #1 – A Shazam comic for kids. Looks fun.
CONTRACT #1 (OF 3) – Sci-Fi story with an interesting premise.
HALO & SPROCKET TP VOL 02 NATURAL CREATURES – I loved the first H&S trade – it’s about a girl who lives with an angel and a robot. Very smart and very funny.
I KILL GIANTS #1 (OF 7) – A girl with a Norse hammer who claims she kills giants. Awesome looking art.
MINI MARVELS TP VOL 01 ROCK PAPER SCISSORS DIGEST – Always dug these, especially the Civil War ones, which I’m not sure if they are included in this.
NOCTURNALS CARNIVAL OF BEASTS (ONE SHOT) – Me loves me some Nocturnals, new HC this winter I think.
PERRY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP ALMANACK HC – One of the best web comics.
PILOT SEASON THE CORE #1 – Jonathan Hickman – sold!
RUNNERS BIG SNOW JOB #2 – New Runners series continues.
SPAWN NEO NOIR TP – I dunno, I read one of this storyline and liked it. Good hype as well.
TITANIUM RAIN #1 (OF 12) – Yay! New Kat and Josh series! I loved Utopiates and this one looks to be even better. Check out the art on their site.
TOO COOL TO BE FORGOTTEN HC - New Alex Robinson story about a guy who goes back in time to HS. Ultimate concept, I love it.
UNIVERSAL WAR ONE #1 (OF 6) – Another Marvel EU comic. Need to check it out.
ZOT TP VOL 01 COMP BLACK & WHITE STORIES 1987 TO 1991 – Ah, Zot. I have some of the trades, but this appears to be a nicer version.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
April Previews Comic Picks
BIZARRE NEW WORLD TP VOL 01 FLYING MAN DISCOVERED – Yay! I’ve been waiting for this. Loved the first issue.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE SUMMER 2008
COMICS NOW #3
CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #0 – Cheap, why not?
CONTRACT #0 – Ditto.
HACK SLASH SERIES #13 GRAHAM CVR B – Brandon Graham cover!!!!!!!!!!!
KYLE BAKER NAT TURNER SC – I like Kyle, but typically don’t like wordless stuff.
MADAME XANADU #1 – Always up for a new Vertigo series.
NANA TP VOL 11 – Keep ‘em coming.
NEW YORK FOUR – Brian Wood be good. I know it's for the teens, but that never seems to stop me.
PUNISHER MAX LITTLE BLACK BOOK – On the fench on this one. The writer gets good hype so I’ll probably bite.
RED MASS FOR MARS #1 (OF 4): Just got around to reading Pax Romana #1 and loved it. I can’t wait to see what’s next from Hickman.
SKAAR SON OF HULK #1 – Why not?
SPARKS #1 (OF 8) – Gotta support the Hero.
STATION #1 (OF 5) – I thought this sounded interesting the first time it was solicited.
STRAW MEN #1 – Sounds interesting.
SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #3 – Love this series.
SUPERMAN #677 – Uh, oh, cause of Robinson writing this.
SWORD TP VOL 01 – Not sure about this, I liked the first issue, and I’ve always been curous about Luna Bros stuff.
WAR HEROES #1 – Near concept. Military recruits given Superpowers.
WOLVERINE #66 – Neat concept. Future Wolverine tale. Art looks nice too.
ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY HC #18 - Thinking about this, although I’d rather have the next Rusty Brown story.
FREDDIE & ME GN COMING OF AGE BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY – Pick of the month! I love Mike’s stuff. See Superior Showcase #1.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE SUMMER 2008
COMICS NOW #3
CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #0 – Cheap, why not?
CONTRACT #0 – Ditto.
HACK SLASH SERIES #13 GRAHAM CVR B – Brandon Graham cover!!!!!!!!!!!
KYLE BAKER NAT TURNER SC – I like Kyle, but typically don’t like wordless stuff.
MADAME XANADU #1 – Always up for a new Vertigo series.
NANA TP VOL 11 – Keep ‘em coming.
NEW YORK FOUR – Brian Wood be good. I know it's for the teens, but that never seems to stop me.
PUNISHER MAX LITTLE BLACK BOOK – On the fench on this one. The writer gets good hype so I’ll probably bite.
RED MASS FOR MARS #1 (OF 4): Just got around to reading Pax Romana #1 and loved it. I can’t wait to see what’s next from Hickman.
SKAAR SON OF HULK #1 – Why not?
SPARKS #1 (OF 8) – Gotta support the Hero.
STATION #1 (OF 5) – I thought this sounded interesting the first time it was solicited.
STRAW MEN #1 – Sounds interesting.
SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #3 – Love this series.
SUPERMAN #677 – Uh, oh, cause of Robinson writing this.
SWORD TP VOL 01 – Not sure about this, I liked the first issue, and I’ve always been curous about Luna Bros stuff.
WAR HEROES #1 – Near concept. Military recruits given Superpowers.
WOLVERINE #66 – Neat concept. Future Wolverine tale. Art looks nice too.
ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY HC #18 - Thinking about this, although I’d rather have the next Rusty Brown story.
FREDDIE & ME GN COMING OF AGE BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY – Pick of the month! I love Mike’s stuff. See Superior Showcase #1.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
March 2008 Comic Previews Picks
March 2008 Preview Picks. Nice selection this month, going to be hard to stay at my limit, shucks ;)
ANGEL REVELATIONS #1 (OF 5) – I’m a fan of Angel back from my X-Factor days, so this origin series definitely interests me.
BATMAN GOTHAM AFTER MIDNITE #1 – Will probably get this, Steve Niles and Kelley Jones art, which looks rad.
BODY COUNT SC – Trade of the Image TMNT series by Eastman and Biz; not sure, I’ve been meaning to check this out. Plus I think it’s oversized.
DEAN KOONTZS FRANKENSTEIN VOL 01 #1 (OF 5) PRODIGAL SON – I used to read Koontz books back in college, so I don’t think I can pass this up.
IN ODD WE TRUST GN – Ditto this. One of these is written by Koontz as well. Nice.
DEMO TP – Read one issue of this and liked it; was waiting for the collection.
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 – Love new Vertigo stuff.
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 – Iron Man + Fraction, I’ll bite.
JOHNNY DYNAMITE TP – New print of Max Allen Collins and Terry Beatty trade; I guess this doesn’t have the red ink that the original series had.
JUDENHASS GN – New Dave Sim book on the holocaust. No brainer.
PROOF TP VOL 01 GOATSUCKER – I wasn’t blown away by the first issues, but I’m interested in seeing where this went. Pretty cheap, so why not. I think I was just put off bit by the first one, since I am a skeptic and don’t believe in this monsters stuff. But, I can suspend my disbelief when if comes to fiction, and since the “monsters are real?” stuff was in the back matter, that most likely won’t be in the trade I should enjoy this more. Hm, liking the trade because it does not have back matter, heh.
RUNNERS BIG SNOW JOB #1 (OF 6) – New Runners series, this time in color! Great! I really liked the first series, and color really suits this stuff, from what I’ve seen. Can’t wait.
SKYSCRAPERS O/T MIDWEST HC – Yes, wasn’t expecting this, and a nice HC even, great!
UMBRELLA ACADEMY APOCALYPSE SUITE TP -
This blew everyone away, so I have to get this.
USAGI YOJIMBO TP VOL 22 TOMOES STORY – I sporadically get the Usagi trades, but I’ll definitely pick this one up due to the inclusion of the Usagi Yojimbo Color Specials #1-3, which, as no one knows, contain Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy stories! I loved their special in the 80’s, and I’ve been meaning to pick up the color specials for this reason. One of the Usagi issues in this has been called the best Usagi story ever, so this should be a good package.
WOLVERINE AMAZING IMMORTAL MAN BLOODY TALES – Written by David Lapham, not sure on this yet. Still need to read his last Wolverine tale.
X-MEN ORIGIN COLOSSUS – Ah, Colossus, another favorite. Gimme!
ANGEL REVELATIONS #1 (OF 5) – I’m a fan of Angel back from my X-Factor days, so this origin series definitely interests me.
BATMAN GOTHAM AFTER MIDNITE #1 – Will probably get this, Steve Niles and Kelley Jones art, which looks rad.
BODY COUNT SC – Trade of the Image TMNT series by Eastman and Biz; not sure, I’ve been meaning to check this out. Plus I think it’s oversized.
DEAN KOONTZS FRANKENSTEIN VOL 01 #1 (OF 5) PRODIGAL SON – I used to read Koontz books back in college, so I don’t think I can pass this up.
IN ODD WE TRUST GN – Ditto this. One of these is written by Koontz as well. Nice.
DEMO TP – Read one issue of this and liked it; was waiting for the collection.
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1 – Love new Vertigo stuff.
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 – Iron Man + Fraction, I’ll bite.
JOHNNY DYNAMITE TP – New print of Max Allen Collins and Terry Beatty trade; I guess this doesn’t have the red ink that the original series had.
JUDENHASS GN – New Dave Sim book on the holocaust. No brainer.
PROOF TP VOL 01 GOATSUCKER – I wasn’t blown away by the first issues, but I’m interested in seeing where this went. Pretty cheap, so why not. I think I was just put off bit by the first one, since I am a skeptic and don’t believe in this monsters stuff. But, I can suspend my disbelief when if comes to fiction, and since the “monsters are real?” stuff was in the back matter, that most likely won’t be in the trade I should enjoy this more. Hm, liking the trade because it does not have back matter, heh.
RUNNERS BIG SNOW JOB #1 (OF 6) – New Runners series, this time in color! Great! I really liked the first series, and color really suits this stuff, from what I’ve seen. Can’t wait.
SKYSCRAPERS O/T MIDWEST HC – Yes, wasn’t expecting this, and a nice HC even, great!
UMBRELLA ACADEMY APOCALYPSE SUITE TP -
This blew everyone away, so I have to get this.
USAGI YOJIMBO TP VOL 22 TOMOES STORY – I sporadically get the Usagi trades, but I’ll definitely pick this one up due to the inclusion of the Usagi Yojimbo Color Specials #1-3, which, as no one knows, contain Nilson Groundthumper and Hermy stories! I loved their special in the 80’s, and I’ve been meaning to pick up the color specials for this reason. One of the Usagi issues in this has been called the best Usagi story ever, so this should be a good package.
WOLVERINE AMAZING IMMORTAL MAN BLOODY TALES – Written by David Lapham, not sure on this yet. Still need to read his last Wolverine tale.
X-MEN ORIGIN COLOSSUS – Ah, Colossus, another favorite. Gimme!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Feb 2008 Comic Previews Picks
Time again for my comic pick from the Feb issue of Previews (and time again for a post apprarantly, since this is all I seem to be able to post these days).
Pretty good month, although deceptive. At first glance not a lot, but man it adds up quick!
Pick of the Month:
WATER BABY – Finally!!! This was supposed to come out last year, but kept getting delayed. What is this? It’s Ross Campbell’s new book, for Minx. New Ross Campbell is always a cause for celebration. See Wet Moon, and the awesome zombie tale, Abandoned.
Zee rest:
FABLES TP VOL 10 THE GOOD PRINCE – Need to catch up on reading these, but no doubt worth getting.
GLAMOURPUSS #1 – Dave Sims return to comics (besides Following Cerebus); I enjoy Following Cerebus, and am interested in seeing what this new book is about - hard to tell from the solicitations and website; could go many different ways, knowing Sim.
GNOME ONE SHOT – Preview at http://www.superrealgraphics.com; looks interesting, and is a cheap 1 shot. Free sketch thru DBCS!
GOBLIN CHRONICLES #3 (OF 3) – Completing the series
GREEN LANTERN TALES OF THE SINESTRO CORPS HC – Not sure on this one; might wait for the SC, or Absolute, or something.
GUNPLAY GN – Winner of Comic Book Challenge, preview was solicited last month; might wait until I read that. I think this was originally going to be a mini-series, interesting that they went straight for the trade. Actually, this is close to my preferred way of doing it – gimme a cheap preview, so I can check it out, then the trade. I’d rather the solicitation for the trade come out after the preview is released, but I understand the back to back releases for the stores.
INJURY COMICS #2 – Liked the first issue, from the pot story to Heracles, nice stuff.
NANA TP VOL 10 – Always happy to see another volume of this.
NOVA #12– The return of Warlock from New Mutants! I LOVE Warlock! Yay!
PUNISHER PREM HC CIRCLE OF BLOOD – This series first came out back when I was first starting to really get into comics. This was THE series to get, what with the awesome Zeck covers (which also became the Posters to get); I’m thrilled to be able to own this in a nice HC.
SAND CHRONICLES GN VOL 02 – Still need to read V1.
SUPERMAN WORLD OF KRYPTON TP – Haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere. This collects the Byrne WOK mini-series, which I liked, and some WOK backup stories. Not sure about this one.
THOREAU AT WALDEN SC – John Porcellino book about Thoreau writing Walden, I think with all quotes from Walden. I like Thoreau, and I’ve been meaning to check out Porcellino, so I’ll probably get this.
X-O MANOWAR BIRTH HC – I’m pretty much guaranteed to get all of these Valiant HC’s, since I was a big fan. But where’s the Archer and Armstrong? Come on guys! Oh, and glad to hear the legal stuff regarding Valiant has been resolved.
Pretty good month, although deceptive. At first glance not a lot, but man it adds up quick!
Pick of the Month:
WATER BABY – Finally!!! This was supposed to come out last year, but kept getting delayed. What is this? It’s Ross Campbell’s new book, for Minx. New Ross Campbell is always a cause for celebration. See Wet Moon, and the awesome zombie tale, Abandoned.
Zee rest:
FABLES TP VOL 10 THE GOOD PRINCE – Need to catch up on reading these, but no doubt worth getting.
GLAMOURPUSS #1 – Dave Sims return to comics (besides Following Cerebus); I enjoy Following Cerebus, and am interested in seeing what this new book is about - hard to tell from the solicitations and website; could go many different ways, knowing Sim.
GNOME ONE SHOT – Preview at http://www.superrealgraphics.com; looks interesting, and is a cheap 1 shot. Free sketch thru DBCS!
GOBLIN CHRONICLES #3 (OF 3) – Completing the series
GREEN LANTERN TALES OF THE SINESTRO CORPS HC – Not sure on this one; might wait for the SC, or Absolute, or something.
GUNPLAY GN – Winner of Comic Book Challenge, preview was solicited last month; might wait until I read that. I think this was originally going to be a mini-series, interesting that they went straight for the trade. Actually, this is close to my preferred way of doing it – gimme a cheap preview, so I can check it out, then the trade. I’d rather the solicitation for the trade come out after the preview is released, but I understand the back to back releases for the stores.
INJURY COMICS #2 – Liked the first issue, from the pot story to Heracles, nice stuff.
NANA TP VOL 10 – Always happy to see another volume of this.
NOVA #12– The return of Warlock from New Mutants! I LOVE Warlock! Yay!
PUNISHER PREM HC CIRCLE OF BLOOD – This series first came out back when I was first starting to really get into comics. This was THE series to get, what with the awesome Zeck covers (which also became the Posters to get); I’m thrilled to be able to own this in a nice HC.
SAND CHRONICLES GN VOL 02 – Still need to read V1.
SUPERMAN WORLD OF KRYPTON TP – Haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere. This collects the Byrne WOK mini-series, which I liked, and some WOK backup stories. Not sure about this one.
THOREAU AT WALDEN SC – John Porcellino book about Thoreau writing Walden, I think with all quotes from Walden. I like Thoreau, and I’ve been meaning to check out Porcellino, so I’ll probably get this.
X-O MANOWAR BIRTH HC – I’m pretty much guaranteed to get all of these Valiant HC’s, since I was a big fan. But where’s the Archer and Armstrong? Come on guys! Oh, and glad to hear the legal stuff regarding Valiant has been resolved.
Friday, January 25, 2008
January 2008 Comic Previews Picks
My picks for this month:
COLLECTED AND THEN ONE DAY GN VOL 01 – Heard Ryan Claytor mentioned on ISR before; checked out his web site, looks like some good auto-bio comics, which I like.
COMIC BOOK COMICS #1 – New comic by the team who did Action Philosophers, this time the topic is comic books; can’t wait!
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE VOL 1 SPRING #2 – I liked the first issue, even though the “sound-bite” format got a bit tiresome after a while, so I’m looking forward to this one, and to check out their new format.
DARK IVORY #1 – New Lisner comic. I’ve always liked his work, mostly for the art.
DEAD SPACE #1 – New comic from Antony something, of Wasteland fame.
GUNPLAY #1 – Won the Comic Book Challenge this year. This was the one I voted for, due to the interesting concept. A guy gets a gun and has to kill one person a day or
HOLMES GN – Fear and Loathing take on Sherlock Holmes, too awesome.
NORTH WORLD GN VOL 01 – Hip D&D tales. Dug what I read of the comic online – a young hipster guy who gets hires to kill things (e.g. entities) for $.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #17 – Chakin art.
SCREAMLAND #1 – Turns out the movie monsters are real, and losing work due to CGI. What will they do now? Sounds fun, and the art looks good.
SHARK-MAN #3 - #3 yay! Pete on The Stack said #1 sucked – he’s wrong.
SMUGGLING SPIRITS GN BOOK 02 (OF 2) - #1 was just solicieted last month, so this is quick (why not wait until #1 has shipped, or put both in 1 vol?) but I have faith, since the preview was great.
TERRY MOORES ECHO #1 – Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) new book. A no brainer.
YOUNG LIARS #1 – New David Latham (Stray Bullets) book; SB was great so here’s hoping.
PS238 TP VOL 05 EXTRATERRESTRIAL CREDIT – One of my new fav’s; school for kids with super power. This is just a great book, funny, interesting, smart, just great.
MOUSE GUARD TP FALL 1152 – I liked the first volume of this a lot and this seems to be more of the same. Great art, and great story telling.
COLLECTED AND THEN ONE DAY GN VOL 01 – Heard Ryan Claytor mentioned on ISR before; checked out his web site, looks like some good auto-bio comics, which I like.
COMIC BOOK COMICS #1 – New comic by the team who did Action Philosophers, this time the topic is comic books; can’t wait!
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE VOL 1 SPRING #2 – I liked the first issue, even though the “sound-bite” format got a bit tiresome after a while, so I’m looking forward to this one, and to check out their new format.
DARK IVORY #1 – New Lisner comic. I’ve always liked his work, mostly for the art.
DEAD SPACE #1 – New comic from Antony something, of Wasteland fame.
GUNPLAY #1 – Won the Comic Book Challenge this year. This was the one I voted for, due to the interesting concept. A guy gets a gun and has to kill one person a day or
HOLMES GN – Fear and Loathing take on Sherlock Holmes, too awesome.
NORTH WORLD GN VOL 01 – Hip D&D tales. Dug what I read of the comic online – a young hipster guy who gets hires to kill things (e.g. entities) for $.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #17 – Chakin art.
SCREAMLAND #1 – Turns out the movie monsters are real, and losing work due to CGI. What will they do now? Sounds fun, and the art looks good.
SHARK-MAN #3 - #3 yay! Pete on The Stack said #1 sucked – he’s wrong.
SMUGGLING SPIRITS GN BOOK 02 (OF 2) - #1 was just solicieted last month, so this is quick (why not wait until #1 has shipped, or put both in 1 vol?) but I have faith, since the preview was great.
TERRY MOORES ECHO #1 – Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise) new book. A no brainer.
YOUNG LIARS #1 – New David Latham (Stray Bullets) book; SB was great so here’s hoping.
PS238 TP VOL 05 EXTRATERRESTRIAL CREDIT – One of my new fav’s; school for kids with super power. This is just a great book, funny, interesting, smart, just great.
MOUSE GUARD TP FALL 1152 – I liked the first volume of this a lot and this seems to be more of the same. Great art, and great story telling.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
December 2007 Comic Previews Picks
That time again. This month isn't blowing my socks off, but there are a few good looking things:
BUSHI TALES #3 – awesome cover and amesome deal at DCBS (free sketch); online earlier issues at Webcomicnation.
COMICS NOW #2 – Second issue of new mag from Comic Geek Speak crew; can't wait for this.
CRIMINAL 2 #1 – I have the first trade, and pre-ordered the second; this is a new format for the series, so I’ll check it out to see what floppy extras I’ll be missing by collecting the trades of this.
GOBLIN CHRONICLES CVR A #1 – The previews look really fun; this looks like a very entertaining series, with great art to boot; sign me up.
HONEY & CLOVER GN VOL 01 – New (not really new) Tokyopop romance series; I’ll give it a looks since I usually like these things.
KICK ASS #1 – Don’t really get this, but I love JRjr
NANA TP VOL 09 - Yay! New issue of a great series.
NARCOPOLIS WRAP CVR #1 – This sounds good, not sure. More info here.
ORDER TP VOL 01 NEXT RIGHT THING – I liked #1, and the series gets good reviews, so I’m tempted by this.
PUNISHER FORCE OF NATURE – I have a soft spot for the Punisher, so might give this a go.
RASL #1 – New Jeff Smith book; a given
SHARK-MAN #2 - Loved the last printing of this, and this is 50% new I think
SMUGGLING SPIRITS BOOK 01 (OF 2) – The preview looked good, very Sin City esq. The story was good as well, about a world where spirits exist but only kids (a kid?) can see them, or something like that.
X-FORCE #1 – Well, I collected Marvel back around the first X-Force #1 days, and I love Wolfbane, so I’ll check it out.
COMPLETE LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE HC VOL 01 - I’m interested in this, but can’t seem to find any decent previews. Might pass for now.
MOURNING STAR – This has been out for a while, and one day I’ll get it. Preview.
TRUE STORY SWEAR TO GOD v1: I’ve read a few single issues of this, and can’t say I’m in love with it or anything, but this is a nice priced collection, so it’s tempting.
BUSHI TALES #3 – awesome cover and amesome deal at DCBS (free sketch); online earlier issues at Webcomicnation.
COMICS NOW #2 – Second issue of new mag from Comic Geek Speak crew; can't wait for this.
CRIMINAL 2 #1 – I have the first trade, and pre-ordered the second; this is a new format for the series, so I’ll check it out to see what floppy extras I’ll be missing by collecting the trades of this.
GOBLIN CHRONICLES CVR A #1 – The previews look really fun; this looks like a very entertaining series, with great art to boot; sign me up.
HONEY & CLOVER GN VOL 01 – New (not really new) Tokyopop romance series; I’ll give it a looks since I usually like these things.
KICK ASS #1 – Don’t really get this, but I love JRjr
NANA TP VOL 09 - Yay! New issue of a great series.
NARCOPOLIS WRAP CVR #1 – This sounds good, not sure. More info here.
ORDER TP VOL 01 NEXT RIGHT THING – I liked #1, and the series gets good reviews, so I’m tempted by this.
PUNISHER FORCE OF NATURE – I have a soft spot for the Punisher, so might give this a go.
RASL #1 – New Jeff Smith book; a given
SHARK-MAN #2 - Loved the last printing of this, and this is 50% new I think
SMUGGLING SPIRITS BOOK 01 (OF 2) – The preview looked good, very Sin City esq. The story was good as well, about a world where spirits exist but only kids (a kid?) can see them, or something like that.
X-FORCE #1 – Well, I collected Marvel back around the first X-Force #1 days, and I love Wolfbane, so I’ll check it out.
COMPLETE LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE HC VOL 01 - I’m interested in this, but can’t seem to find any decent previews. Might pass for now.
MOURNING STAR – This has been out for a while, and one day I’ll get it. Preview.
TRUE STORY SWEAR TO GOD v1: I’ve read a few single issues of this, and can’t say I’m in love with it or anything, but this is a nice priced collection, so it’s tempting.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
November 2007 Comic Previews Picks
Kind of lackluster this month, but here are my picks:
Pick of the month:
THEREFORE REPENT: At first I wasn’t interested in the concept, until I checked out the preview on comicspace.”Chicago after The Rapture, the righteous have floated into the sky, life goes on for the immoral majority.” Chicago post-end of world, great art, I’m there. Note: There was an error in Previews, the cover price will be $14.99 us, not $24.99!
BIG PLANS #3: Personal comic about a guy who when to the academy awards; could be good.
HACK SLASH HC VOL 01 OMNIBUS: I dunno, for some reason I’m interested in this. The one issue I read was OK, but lacked depth. But, given that this is the comic version of a slasher movie (but smarter), maybe that’s par for the course.
HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE #1 (OF 4): Preview looked good.
HULK #1: Red Hulk, grr.
INDESTRUCTIBLE SC: Punk rock comics by Christy road
MY BRAIN HURTS: Liz Baille mini-comic collected. Check out the great interview with her on Indie Spinner Rack.
MYTH TOLD TALES #1 MYTH CONGENIALITY: Mmm, not sure, I liked the books long ago, and the WARP series, so I might have to check this out.
ROD ESPINOSA PRINCE OF HEROES #1 (OF 3): Art looks great, might be worth a look.
SPAWN #178: Amnesiac vampire, sounded interesting. I recently read a more current issue of Spawn and I have to say they are working with an interesting concept there now.
TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE #1 (OF 6): The art on this in previews looked great. The preview pages are online as well. Teen titans were one of those things I was always familiar with, but never really checked out, what with my being a Marvel kid and all.
WASTELAND #14: Another one shot. This is probably my favorite new series. The first trade was great, and the first standalone was sensational. I'm assuming this one won't be collected, much like the first standalone, thus the need for the floppy. I'm glad, this is one comic worth getting monthly. And Joe Infurnari art, cool! Tides me over until the next volume of Borrowed Time comes out. First Carla Speed McNeil, now Infurnari, nice. The regular artist, Christopher Mitten is great as well, really atmospheric. Floppy pick of the month for sure.
YOUNGBLOOD #1: Heh, I'll bite; why I dunno.
SPIRIT #14: Aragones, Evainier, Ploog, OK.
APPLICANT SC: At first I wasn't interested enough to get this; actually, I was interested, but didn't think it would be worth the $. Then I realized this was a $4 comic, not a book, thus eliminating the cost barrier. Now I look forward to this glimpse into the past, although I still think it is a weird concept, printing old employee applications, including hr comments that reflect the era. Worth the $ though, I'm sure. Probably more than a few out-loud-laugh moments.
Pick of the month:
THEREFORE REPENT: At first I wasn’t interested in the concept, until I checked out the preview on comicspace.”Chicago after The Rapture, the righteous have floated into the sky, life goes on for the immoral majority.” Chicago post-end of world, great art, I’m there. Note: There was an error in Previews, the cover price will be $14.99 us, not $24.99!
BIG PLANS #3: Personal comic about a guy who when to the academy awards; could be good.
HACK SLASH HC VOL 01 OMNIBUS: I dunno, for some reason I’m interested in this. The one issue I read was OK, but lacked depth. But, given that this is the comic version of a slasher movie (but smarter), maybe that’s par for the course.
HOUSE AT THE EDGE OF NOWHERE #1 (OF 4): Preview looked good.
HULK #1: Red Hulk, grr.
INDESTRUCTIBLE SC: Punk rock comics by Christy road
MY BRAIN HURTS: Liz Baille mini-comic collected. Check out the great interview with her on Indie Spinner Rack.
MYTH TOLD TALES #1 MYTH CONGENIALITY: Mmm, not sure, I liked the books long ago, and the WARP series, so I might have to check this out.
ROD ESPINOSA PRINCE OF HEROES #1 (OF 3): Art looks great, might be worth a look.
SPAWN #178: Amnesiac vampire, sounded interesting. I recently read a more current issue of Spawn and I have to say they are working with an interesting concept there now.
TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE #1 (OF 6): The art on this in previews looked great. The preview pages are online as well. Teen titans were one of those things I was always familiar with, but never really checked out, what with my being a Marvel kid and all.
WASTELAND #14: Another one shot. This is probably my favorite new series. The first trade was great, and the first standalone was sensational. I'm assuming this one won't be collected, much like the first standalone, thus the need for the floppy. I'm glad, this is one comic worth getting monthly. And Joe Infurnari art, cool! Tides me over until the next volume of Borrowed Time comes out. First Carla Speed McNeil, now Infurnari, nice. The regular artist, Christopher Mitten is great as well, really atmospheric. Floppy pick of the month for sure.
YOUNGBLOOD #1: Heh, I'll bite; why I dunno.
SPIRIT #14: Aragones, Evainier, Ploog, OK.
APPLICANT SC: At first I wasn't interested enough to get this; actually, I was interested, but didn't think it would be worth the $. Then I realized this was a $4 comic, not a book, thus eliminating the cost barrier. Now I look forward to this glimpse into the past, although I still think it is a weird concept, printing old employee applications, including hr comments that reflect the era. Worth the $ though, I'm sure. Probably more than a few out-loud-laugh moments.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
October 2007 Comic Previews Picks
Here are my picks for the Oct 2007 issue of Previews. Pretty good month, some solid releases.
ANT UNLEASHED #1: I liked the Image run of Ant (although I’m painfully behind in my reading), so I’ll check this one out. Disappointed that Mario Gully is only writing this, and not drawing; hopefully he’ll draw some issues in the future.
BATLASH #1: Sergio Aragones and John Severin western. Apparently created by Sergio in 1968, with a short run.
BLACK HOLE SC: Softcover release of this highly regarded Charles Burns book. This takes place in the 70’s and is about STDs that result in weird deformities. I read one issue of the floppy and it was quite amazing. Really took me to the 70’s and drew me into the situation taking place. Can’t wait to read this.
BLACK METAL VOL 1 GN: I passed on this the first time it was solicited, and Chuck BB had sold out of his copies at the Chicago con before I saw him, so I’ll get it now.
BLUE PILLS GN: Good hype on this as well; euro love story, supposedly quite memorable and emotional.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #33: New Cap I think.
CRIMINAL TP VOL 02 LAWLESS: Loved V1, so I’m looking forward to this next volume in this crime tale. The story arc is supposed to be as good, or better than the first.
DEADLY BELOVED MS TREE MMPB NOVEL: Yay! I am a big Ms. Tree fan, so I’m looking forward to this new incarnation.
END LEAGUE #1: What is this? Oh yeah, “A thematic merging of The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen” wow, big words, them. Superheroes on a quest to find Thor’s hammer in a world overrun by evil. I’ll check it out.
FANTASTIC FOUR ISLA DE LA MUERTE #1: Tom Beland of True Story Swear to God. I was never really turned on by TSSTG, but I like it when alt people do super tales.
INFINITE HORIZON #1: Phil Noto can draw like mad, but sometimes his art seems stiff to me. Course, that’s just based on a couple of comics of his I read with not-so-hot writing.
NANA TP VOL 08: New Nana! I love this title; Manga about a girl named Nana who moves to Tokyo and becomes friends with a rock singer, also named Nana. Two live action movies have come out in Japan (SE’s available on DVD!) and I think an anime series to come.
NEXT ISSUE PROJECT #1: New Image series where they take old abandoned comic characters, and use them in new stories.
NORTH WIND #1(Res): I ordered this before, but it was cancelled. Thanks Boom. Post-apocalyptic ice world tale. I’ll have to think about this more.
NORTHLANDERS #1: New Brian Wood story about Vikings. I’m not too hip to Wood, but I have liked what I read. And I like seeing his studio in Comics Foundry mag.
NOVA TP VOL 01 ANNIHILATION CONQUEST: Good hype; I’ve never read.
RED MASS FOR MARS #1: New Jonathan Hickman book that he’s writing but not reading; I mean drawing. I assume he’ll read it.
SAND CHRONICLES GN VOL 01: New shojo manga book from Tokyopop, yay! Good reviews on this one; can’t wait.
SOME NEW KIND OF SLAUGHTER #1: I was iffy on this one until I checked out the creator’s blog; now I can’t wait. Re-imagining and re-examining old flood stories\myths. I think they are starting with Uncle Noah building himself an Ark. On the blog, there are a bunch of posts that are discussions between the writer and artist regarding the book, and what it should contain. I love it when people use the web to share such awesomeness. Check it out: http://captionbox.net/snksblog
SUPERPOWERS #0: New Alex Ross super book. So cheap how can you pass?
WASTELAND TP BOOK 02 SHADES OF GOD: Ok, I still have to read V1, but I’m sure it’s great. #1 was great. I believe this doesn’t contain the Carla Speed McNeil issue, but that’s ok; I’m sure everyone already has that one, since it *was* drawn by Carla Speed McNeil! Kind of funny, I got that issue because of the artist, and later read a post from someone online saying they *didn’t* get it because of the unknown art. Hah! Fools!
ANT UNLEASHED #1: I liked the Image run of Ant (although I’m painfully behind in my reading), so I’ll check this one out. Disappointed that Mario Gully is only writing this, and not drawing; hopefully he’ll draw some issues in the future.
BATLASH #1: Sergio Aragones and John Severin western. Apparently created by Sergio in 1968, with a short run.
BLACK HOLE SC: Softcover release of this highly regarded Charles Burns book. This takes place in the 70’s and is about STDs that result in weird deformities. I read one issue of the floppy and it was quite amazing. Really took me to the 70’s and drew me into the situation taking place. Can’t wait to read this.
BLACK METAL VOL 1 GN: I passed on this the first time it was solicited, and Chuck BB had sold out of his copies at the Chicago con before I saw him, so I’ll get it now.
BLUE PILLS GN: Good hype on this as well; euro love story, supposedly quite memorable and emotional.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #33: New Cap I think.
CRIMINAL TP VOL 02 LAWLESS: Loved V1, so I’m looking forward to this next volume in this crime tale. The story arc is supposed to be as good, or better than the first.
DEADLY BELOVED MS TREE MMPB NOVEL: Yay! I am a big Ms. Tree fan, so I’m looking forward to this new incarnation.
END LEAGUE #1: What is this? Oh yeah, “A thematic merging of The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen” wow, big words, them. Superheroes on a quest to find Thor’s hammer in a world overrun by evil. I’ll check it out.
FANTASTIC FOUR ISLA DE LA MUERTE #1: Tom Beland of True Story Swear to God. I was never really turned on by TSSTG, but I like it when alt people do super tales.
INFINITE HORIZON #1: Phil Noto can draw like mad, but sometimes his art seems stiff to me. Course, that’s just based on a couple of comics of his I read with not-so-hot writing.
NANA TP VOL 08: New Nana! I love this title; Manga about a girl named Nana who moves to Tokyo and becomes friends with a rock singer, also named Nana. Two live action movies have come out in Japan (SE’s available on DVD!) and I think an anime series to come.
NEXT ISSUE PROJECT #1: New Image series where they take old abandoned comic characters, and use them in new stories.
NORTH WIND #1(Res): I ordered this before, but it was cancelled. Thanks Boom. Post-apocalyptic ice world tale. I’ll have to think about this more.
NORTHLANDERS #1: New Brian Wood story about Vikings. I’m not too hip to Wood, but I have liked what I read. And I like seeing his studio in Comics Foundry mag.
NOVA TP VOL 01 ANNIHILATION CONQUEST: Good hype; I’ve never read.
RED MASS FOR MARS #1: New Jonathan Hickman book that he’s writing but not reading; I mean drawing. I assume he’ll read it.
SAND CHRONICLES GN VOL 01: New shojo manga book from Tokyopop, yay! Good reviews on this one; can’t wait.
SOME NEW KIND OF SLAUGHTER #1: I was iffy on this one until I checked out the creator’s blog; now I can’t wait. Re-imagining and re-examining old flood stories\myths. I think they are starting with Uncle Noah building himself an Ark. On the blog, there are a bunch of posts that are discussions between the writer and artist regarding the book, and what it should contain. I love it when people use the web to share such awesomeness. Check it out: http://captionbox.net/snksblog
SUPERPOWERS #0: New Alex Ross super book. So cheap how can you pass?
WASTELAND TP BOOK 02 SHADES OF GOD: Ok, I still have to read V1, but I’m sure it’s great. #1 was great. I believe this doesn’t contain the Carla Speed McNeil issue, but that’s ok; I’m sure everyone already has that one, since it *was* drawn by Carla Speed McNeil! Kind of funny, I got that issue because of the artist, and later read a post from someone online saying they *didn’t* get it because of the unknown art. Hah! Fools!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
August 2007 Comic Previews Picks
Super month this time around, so many must gets it’s like Christmas!
APOCALYPSE NERD #5: Yay, the latest in this new series from Peter Bagge, of Hate fame. I’ll pretty much get any Bagge book, and this post-apocalptic tale is great.
AWESOME INDIE SPINNER RACK ANTHOLOGY VOL 1 TP: Indie Spinner Rack is a very entertainint comic podcast that I listen to on accasion, and always enjoy. This is an anothology they have been putting together for a while. Some top notch indie talent on this one; I can’t wait to read it.
DYNAMO 5 VOL 1 POST NUCLEAR FAMILY TP: Cheap ($10) trade of the first 5 issues. I read the first issue and thought it was excellent. Thanks for the cheap eats Image.
HATE ANNUAL #7: Wow, 2 P. Bagge comics in the same previews! When It rains it pours! As an old school Hate fan, this is of course a must get.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS #2: Brandon Graham’s latest effort. I haven’t read the first issue yet, but it is one gorgeous looking package. Brandon is another must get for me.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUICIDE SQUAD VOL 1 TP: I’ve never read an issue of Suicide Squad, but is appears to get rave reviews all around. I’ll do my catching up via this cheap collection.
WET MOON VOL 3 GN: Seriously? New Peter Bagge, Brandon Graham, and Ross Campbell all in one month? What did I do to deserve this? Needless to say, if Ross makes it, I get it. Go read Abandoned if you haven’t; or the first 2 volumes in this alt romance tale. Previews at http://www.greenoblivion.com/comics.html
That’s the musts, here are the others I’m contemplating:
3 MINUTE SKETCHBOOK TP: Collection of 3 minute con sketches. I’m intrigued.
ATOMIC ROBO #1; NEOZOIC #1: New titles from a new publisher, the latter appeals to me more. Their third title got so-so reviews.
CRAWL SPACE XXXOMBIES #1: More zombie tales from Tony Moore and friends.
PROOF #1: Bigfoot joins the FBI to help search for other mysterious creatures. What’s with all these mythical creature comics? Perapanaughts, The Engimas, now this. I checked out a preview and it seemed pretty solid.
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOL 1 TP: Cheap Conan trade. I don’t think I’ve ever read a Conan so this would be a good way to check it out. Especially for the Barry Windsor-Smith stuff,
Finder GN’s: All of the Finder trades are being re-released, so here’s your chance. Finder is a great series, I am missing a few that I need to pick up to complete my run.
APOCALYPSE NERD #5: Yay, the latest in this new series from Peter Bagge, of Hate fame. I’ll pretty much get any Bagge book, and this post-apocalptic tale is great.
AWESOME INDIE SPINNER RACK ANTHOLOGY VOL 1 TP: Indie Spinner Rack is a very entertainint comic podcast that I listen to on accasion, and always enjoy. This is an anothology they have been putting together for a while. Some top notch indie talent on this one; I can’t wait to read it.
DYNAMO 5 VOL 1 POST NUCLEAR FAMILY TP: Cheap ($10) trade of the first 5 issues. I read the first issue and thought it was excellent. Thanks for the cheap eats Image.
HATE ANNUAL #7: Wow, 2 P. Bagge comics in the same previews! When It rains it pours! As an old school Hate fan, this is of course a must get.
MULTIPLE WARHEADS #2: Brandon Graham’s latest effort. I haven’t read the first issue yet, but it is one gorgeous looking package. Brandon is another must get for me.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS SUICIDE SQUAD VOL 1 TP: I’ve never read an issue of Suicide Squad, but is appears to get rave reviews all around. I’ll do my catching up via this cheap collection.
WET MOON VOL 3 GN: Seriously? New Peter Bagge, Brandon Graham, and Ross Campbell all in one month? What did I do to deserve this? Needless to say, if Ross makes it, I get it. Go read Abandoned if you haven’t; or the first 2 volumes in this alt romance tale. Previews at http://www.greenoblivion.com/comics.html
That’s the musts, here are the others I’m contemplating:
3 MINUTE SKETCHBOOK TP: Collection of 3 minute con sketches. I’m intrigued.
ATOMIC ROBO #1; NEOZOIC #1: New titles from a new publisher, the latter appeals to me more. Their third title got so-so reviews.
CRAWL SPACE XXXOMBIES #1: More zombie tales from Tony Moore and friends.
PROOF #1: Bigfoot joins the FBI to help search for other mysterious creatures. What’s with all these mythical creature comics? Perapanaughts, The Engimas, now this. I checked out a preview and it seemed pretty solid.
SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOL 1 TP: Cheap Conan trade. I don’t think I’ve ever read a Conan so this would be a good way to check it out. Especially for the Barry Windsor-Smith stuff,
Finder GN’s: All of the Finder trades are being re-released, so here’s your chance. Finder is a great series, I am missing a few that I need to pick up to complete my run.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
July 2007 Comic Previews Picks
I’m not blown away this month, which is good for the check book.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE VOL 1 #1: If I remember the story correct, this mag was initially rejected by Diamond, but got picked up after they lowered their price a bit, and stirred it up a bit online. I’ll check it out.
DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #35: part 2 of 2 of the Enigmas. Don’t know much more than that, but since I ordered pt 1, I should get pt 2 as well. I’m looking forward to reading this.
IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL #1: Brubaker, Fraction, Chaykin, Brereton… hard to say no to that combo.
ESSEX COUNTY VOL 2 GHOST STORIES: Part 2 of the trilogy about a young boy and an ex-hockey player. I’m part way through part 1 now, and it’s good so far.
MICE TEMPLAR #1: Looking forward to this. Looks different, yet similar in theme to Mouse Guard.
NANA VOL 7 TP: Yay, vol 7 of one of my favs.
NIGHTLY NEWS VOL 1 TP: I read #1 and it was one of the most unique comics I ever read. Amazing looking stuff. The story itself was a bit heavy; I’ll read #1 again before ordering.
PRIMORDIA #1: Another new ASP book, Looks great.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS METAL MEN VOL 1 TP: I love the concept of the Metal Men, and can’t wait to read these classic tales.
SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1: I had no interest in the artist’s last project, Phonogram, but the art I the previews for this one is blowing me away.
BART SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #13: Almost missed this one, thanks to Pipeline Podcast for mentioning it! Notable due to the writers: Brian Posehn, Patton Oswalt, and Thomas Lennon. Comedy gold, really. A Zach Galifianakis story would have been nice as well, but he’s a comic hater. Go Comedians of Comedy (and Reno 911)!
Injury Comics #1: Getting this for this story: “May draws punk artist Jeff Wilson's tender story of his junior-high attempt to score his first joint and listen to some heavy metal.“ Preview here.
And in the break the bank category ($150.00 each), two things I will not be getting now, but will attempt to pick up in the future:
TINTIN HARDCOVER BOXED SET: This new hardcover box set contains all twenty-four of Hergé's stories of Tintin and Snowy in eight volumes in a lavishly designed collection. Wowza, Tintin art is beautiful, and the documentary on creator Hergé was exceptional.
COMPLETELY MAD DON MARTIN HC: This deluxe, two-volume, slipcased special edition includes every single work of Don Martin published in MAD Magazine (1957 to 1987), including a selection of his original sketches and notes, and rare photographs. Yikes. I was a minor fan of Mad, but always loved Don Martin’s stuff. I’d love this.
COMIC FOUNDRY MAGAZINE VOL 1 #1: If I remember the story correct, this mag was initially rejected by Diamond, but got picked up after they lowered their price a bit, and stirred it up a bit online. I’ll check it out.
DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #35: part 2 of 2 of the Enigmas. Don’t know much more than that, but since I ordered pt 1, I should get pt 2 as well. I’m looking forward to reading this.
IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL #1: Brubaker, Fraction, Chaykin, Brereton… hard to say no to that combo.
ESSEX COUNTY VOL 2 GHOST STORIES: Part 2 of the trilogy about a young boy and an ex-hockey player. I’m part way through part 1 now, and it’s good so far.
MICE TEMPLAR #1: Looking forward to this. Looks different, yet similar in theme to Mouse Guard.
NANA VOL 7 TP: Yay, vol 7 of one of my favs.
NIGHTLY NEWS VOL 1 TP: I read #1 and it was one of the most unique comics I ever read. Amazing looking stuff. The story itself was a bit heavy; I’ll read #1 again before ordering.
PRIMORDIA #1: Another new ASP book, Looks great.
SHOWCASE PRESENTS METAL MEN VOL 1 TP: I love the concept of the Metal Men, and can’t wait to read these classic tales.
SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1: I had no interest in the artist’s last project, Phonogram, but the art I the previews for this one is blowing me away.
BART SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #13: Almost missed this one, thanks to Pipeline Podcast for mentioning it! Notable due to the writers: Brian Posehn, Patton Oswalt, and Thomas Lennon. Comedy gold, really. A Zach Galifianakis story would have been nice as well, but he’s a comic hater. Go Comedians of Comedy (and Reno 911)!
Injury Comics #1: Getting this for this story: “May draws punk artist Jeff Wilson's tender story of his junior-high attempt to score his first joint and listen to some heavy metal.“ Preview here.
And in the break the bank category ($150.00 each), two things I will not be getting now, but will attempt to pick up in the future:
TINTIN HARDCOVER BOXED SET: This new hardcover box set contains all twenty-four of Hergé's stories of Tintin and Snowy in eight volumes in a lavishly designed collection. Wowza, Tintin art is beautiful, and the documentary on creator Hergé was exceptional.
COMPLETELY MAD DON MARTIN HC: This deluxe, two-volume, slipcased special edition includes every single work of Don Martin published in MAD Magazine (1957 to 1987), including a selection of his original sketches and notes, and rare photographs. Yikes. I was a minor fan of Mad, but always loved Don Martin’s stuff. I’d love this.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
June 2007 Comic Previews Picks
Here are this months picks for comics shipping August 2007:
Pick of the month!
My POTM this month is the easiest yet – it is a collection of an old series that I have been wanting for a long time now. I figured it would be coming eventually, what with all of the awesome reprints that are coming out these days (Peanuts, Little Lulu, Popeye, etc.) This one may be less of a classic, but it has always appealed to me -- HARVEY COMICS CLASSICS VOL 2 RICHIE RICH TP!!! Yup, the poor little rich boy hisself. I believe this is a best-of collection, and not a sequential release, but that’s ok. Nice series this Harvey Classics, let’s hope v3 is Little Dot.
The rest, in alpha semi-priority order:
RIDE HOME GN: Yay! I’ve been waiting for this one for several months now, ever since finding the comic online. The story of a Van-Gnome, who loses the Van he lives it and tries to find it. Fun stuff: http://tragic-planet.com/theridehome/index.html Based on what I’ve seen, it looks like anything by creator Joey Weiser is a must get (I think Superior Showcase comes out this month, yay again!)
SPECIAL FORCES #1: Another yay! A new Kyle Baker series, this one about an autistic kid getting enlisted (which apparently happened last year) along with a bunch of other kids who also shouldn’t have been enlisted. Mostly though, it’s a Kyle Baker war story, and I personally loved the art in Truth: Red, White and Blue, so I can’t wait for this. (Yes, I realize the art in this is different). Preview art
MIRIAM #1: The story of Miriam and Peter, who been friends since the third grade. Each issue has 3 stories from their lives, over a period of twenty years. Sound interesting and the art appears to me. Previews here
MY FRIEND DAHMER #1: by Derf. Derf was friends with Jeffery Dahmer in High School. Sound be an interesting read. Get’s a big recommend from the Top Shelf blog. Preview ‘ere
SHAZAM MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL DELUXE HC: Sometimes it pays to wait… the collected version of Jeff Smith’s new limited series. Looks amazing, pretty much an automatic purchase for any Bone fan.
SUPERMAN #666: Simonson art, yeah!
TEEN TITANS #50: I know zero about the Teen Titans, but I know a lot about the new series writer – Sean McKeever, and thing I know is that Sean can write the hell out of a teen superhero story. Yay! Sean + teen superhero = gold! Kudos to DC for paying attention.
PHOENIX VOL 11 TP: I recently picked up a bunch of these from deepdiscount.com. Great stuff.
AWAKENING #1: A zombie book by Archaia. Or at least it appears to be – people have gone missing and a girl claims it because of zombies. I’m excited for 2 reasons: 1) Archaia has been putting out some top notch stuff, and 2) I love good zombie stories, which seem to be out numbered by bad ones. Abandoned by Ross Campbell was a good one. I think this will be as well.
KILLING PICKMAN #1: Another Archaia book, about a cop who decised to kill a serial killer, whcih is, apparently, more difficult than assumed. Great looking cover.
THIRTEEN STEPS #1: By Phil Hester and Chuck Satterlee. About a teen werewolf. I’m getting this because I’m bummed about Golly! getting cancelled (although it appears Image may release it), and I love Chuck on Comic Geek Speak. I think they talked about this on CGS, but I haven’t heard that ep yet.
HARBINGER THE BEGINNING HC: OK, I tried, but I’m not sure I can pass on a Valiant HC. Especially if it means later they bring out Solar, X-O, and ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG books.
NEW UNIVERSAL
VOL 1 EVERYTHING WENT WHITE PREM HC: I’d like to read this, but I might wait for the SC.
Too much once again. Why do comics have to be so awesome?
Pick of the month!
My POTM this month is the easiest yet – it is a collection of an old series that I have been wanting for a long time now. I figured it would be coming eventually, what with all of the awesome reprints that are coming out these days (Peanuts, Little Lulu, Popeye, etc.) This one may be less of a classic, but it has always appealed to me -- HARVEY COMICS CLASSICS VOL 2 RICHIE RICH TP!!! Yup, the poor little rich boy hisself. I believe this is a best-of collection, and not a sequential release, but that’s ok. Nice series this Harvey Classics, let’s hope v3 is Little Dot.
The rest, in alpha semi-priority order:
RIDE HOME GN: Yay! I’ve been waiting for this one for several months now, ever since finding the comic online. The story of a Van-Gnome, who loses the Van he lives it and tries to find it. Fun stuff: http://tragic-planet.com/theridehome/index.html Based on what I’ve seen, it looks like anything by creator Joey Weiser is a must get (I think Superior Showcase comes out this month, yay again!)
SPECIAL FORCES #1: Another yay! A new Kyle Baker series, this one about an autistic kid getting enlisted (which apparently happened last year) along with a bunch of other kids who also shouldn’t have been enlisted. Mostly though, it’s a Kyle Baker war story, and I personally loved the art in Truth: Red, White and Blue, so I can’t wait for this. (Yes, I realize the art in this is different). Preview art
MIRIAM #1: The story of Miriam and Peter, who been friends since the third grade. Each issue has 3 stories from their lives, over a period of twenty years. Sound interesting and the art appears to me. Previews here
MY FRIEND DAHMER #1: by Derf. Derf was friends with Jeffery Dahmer in High School. Sound be an interesting read. Get’s a big recommend from the Top Shelf blog. Preview ‘ere
SHAZAM MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL DELUXE HC: Sometimes it pays to wait… the collected version of Jeff Smith’s new limited series. Looks amazing, pretty much an automatic purchase for any Bone fan.
SUPERMAN #666: Simonson art, yeah!
TEEN TITANS #50: I know zero about the Teen Titans, but I know a lot about the new series writer – Sean McKeever, and thing I know is that Sean can write the hell out of a teen superhero story. Yay! Sean + teen superhero = gold! Kudos to DC for paying attention.
PHOENIX VOL 11 TP: I recently picked up a bunch of these from deepdiscount.com. Great stuff.
AWAKENING #1: A zombie book by Archaia. Or at least it appears to be – people have gone missing and a girl claims it because of zombies. I’m excited for 2 reasons: 1) Archaia has been putting out some top notch stuff, and 2) I love good zombie stories, which seem to be out numbered by bad ones. Abandoned by Ross Campbell was a good one. I think this will be as well.
KILLING PICKMAN #1: Another Archaia book, about a cop who decised to kill a serial killer, whcih is, apparently, more difficult than assumed. Great looking cover.
THIRTEEN STEPS #1: By Phil Hester and Chuck Satterlee. About a teen werewolf. I’m getting this because I’m bummed about Golly! getting cancelled (although it appears Image may release it), and I love Chuck on Comic Geek Speak. I think they talked about this on CGS, but I haven’t heard that ep yet.
HARBINGER THE BEGINNING HC: OK, I tried, but I’m not sure I can pass on a Valiant HC. Especially if it means later they bring out Solar, X-O, and ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG books.
NEW UNIVERSAL
VOL 1 EVERYTHING WENT WHITE PREM HC: I’d like to read this, but I might wait for the SC.
Too much once again. Why do comics have to be so awesome?
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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.
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 ($10.95): A clown finds discovers the seedy underbelly of his circus and of life. Sounds interesting and the art is good. Previews at www.teamspecialolympics.com. Half-off at DCBS.
That’s it really. Not much, but adds up fast unfortunately.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
April 2007 Previews Picks
Comics picks for Previews comics for April, shipping in June.
Pick of the Month:
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED TREASURE ISLAND #1: Hah! Have to make this sucker my pick of the month! Why? Two reasons: one, I’m a big Mario Gully fan, and two, I’ve been mildly obsessed with the idea of a Treasure Island comic ever since seeing Crumb. Let’s hope Mario throws in some Charles Crumb style art as a tribute!
The rest:
AMELIA RULES #18: I’ve never read this, nor do I have much of an idea what it is like, but the story, about kids adjusting to having their fathers go off to war, sounds like it could be quite memorable.
BIFF BAM POW #1(Res): New Evan Dorkin book. I didn’t really like the last issue of Dork, but I’m a long time Dorkin fan, so I’ll give him another shot. I think this is an actual story as opposed to strips, so it should be more of my thing.
BLACK SUMMER #0: New Warren Ellis series about a superhero who decides the president of da USA is evil and kills him. I’m intrigued.
HERO BY NIGHT #4: Last issue of the series.
HULK PLANET HULK HC: OK, here’s my HC, but 40$? And some non-Planet Hulk issues, why, I dunno. I’ll probably still get it though since its 50% off at DCBS, and I think the story is a great concept.
LAST CALL VOL 1 GN: Some kids get trapped on a ghost train, “an inter-dimensional soul carrier”. Sounds great and the art looks awesome. http://www.vasilislolos.com/
LEGION OF MONSTERS SATANA: Jonathan Hickman backup story. I love the Nightly News and am wildly interested to see Hickman’s take on a Marvel story. http://www.pronea.com/
MYSTIC ARCANA MAGIK: One, I’m an old school New Mutants fan. Two, I’m an old school Louise Simonson fan. Sold!
NORTH WIND #1: Me loves me some post apocalyptic stories!
SPIRIT #7: Baker is awesome, Simonson is awesome.
SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #2: #1 was great, so I’m in. One of the best indie anthologies I know of. Definitely my fav.
TICK COMIC CON EXTRAVAGANZA #1: A new Tick is cause for celebration, especially when it's done by rising star Sean Wang (who has done the Tick in the past).
WORLD WAR HULK #1: Hulk coming back and kicking ass, might need to check it out.
AVIARY: Don’t know much about this, but the previews I looked at online looked good.
CLUBBING: Next Minx title, this time by Andi Watson and Josh Howard. Preview looked good. Still don't know if these are any good for us old men (us old men who like Ai Yazawa.)
ESCALATOR GN: Since I loved King City, I have to get this earlier Brandon Graham book.
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE 17 COMICS FROM AN UNPLEASANT AGE TP: Joe Matt story, dunno if it’s new.
THREE PARADOXES GN: Paul Hornschemeier’s last book, Mother Come Home was great, so I’m sure this is as well. Wonderful art.
In other news, I can't believe GPS lost! Oh well.
Pick of the Month:
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED TREASURE ISLAND #1: Hah! Have to make this sucker my pick of the month! Why? Two reasons: one, I’m a big Mario Gully fan, and two, I’ve been mildly obsessed with the idea of a Treasure Island comic ever since seeing Crumb. Let’s hope Mario throws in some Charles Crumb style art as a tribute!
The rest:
AMELIA RULES #18: I’ve never read this, nor do I have much of an idea what it is like, but the story, about kids adjusting to having their fathers go off to war, sounds like it could be quite memorable.
BIFF BAM POW #1(Res): New Evan Dorkin book. I didn’t really like the last issue of Dork, but I’m a long time Dorkin fan, so I’ll give him another shot. I think this is an actual story as opposed to strips, so it should be more of my thing.
BLACK SUMMER #0: New Warren Ellis series about a superhero who decides the president of da USA is evil and kills him. I’m intrigued.
HERO BY NIGHT #4: Last issue of the series.
HULK PLANET HULK HC: OK, here’s my HC, but 40$? And some non-Planet Hulk issues, why, I dunno. I’ll probably still get it though since its 50% off at DCBS, and I think the story is a great concept.
LAST CALL VOL 1 GN: Some kids get trapped on a ghost train, “an inter-dimensional soul carrier”. Sounds great and the art looks awesome. http://www.vasilislolos.com/
LEGION OF MONSTERS SATANA: Jonathan Hickman backup story. I love the Nightly News and am wildly interested to see Hickman’s take on a Marvel story. http://www.pronea.com/
MYSTIC ARCANA MAGIK: One, I’m an old school New Mutants fan. Two, I’m an old school Louise Simonson fan. Sold!
NORTH WIND #1: Me loves me some post apocalyptic stories!
SPIRIT #7: Baker is awesome, Simonson is awesome.
SUPERIOR SHOWCASE #2: #1 was great, so I’m in. One of the best indie anthologies I know of. Definitely my fav.
TICK COMIC CON EXTRAVAGANZA #1: A new Tick is cause for celebration, especially when it's done by rising star Sean Wang (who has done the Tick in the past).
WORLD WAR HULK #1: Hulk coming back and kicking ass, might need to check it out.
AVIARY: Don’t know much about this, but the previews I looked at online looked good.
CLUBBING: Next Minx title, this time by Andi Watson and Josh Howard. Preview looked good. Still don't know if these are any good for us old men (us old men who like Ai Yazawa.)
ESCALATOR GN: Since I loved King City, I have to get this earlier Brandon Graham book.
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE 17 COMICS FROM AN UNPLEASANT AGE TP: Joe Matt story, dunno if it’s new.
THREE PARADOXES GN: Paul Hornschemeier’s last book, Mother Come Home was great, so I’m sure this is as well. Wonderful art.
In other news, I can't believe GPS lost! Oh well.
Saturday, March 24, 2007
March 2007 Previews Picks
Pretty good month; I’m having a hard time narrowing this one down. Here’s where I’m at so far:
Pick of the month:
SCHULZS YOUTH HC: Pick of the month! I love non-Peanuts Schulz comics. This one is about teenagers. I enjoyed L’il Folks (pre-cursor to Peanuts), so I figure I’ll like this as well. Interestingly, I only really liked the first couple of years of Peanuts. Hmph. Hardcover only available to the direct market!
In the pull list this month:
BATMAN #666: A future Batman story by Grant Morrision. I’m a sucker for 666, so I’ll bite; hopefully an interesting tale.
BLACK DIAMOND #1: Instantly made my must-get list based on the copy: “Initially a response to international terrorism, the U.S. government grounds commercial airline flights and builds the Black Diamond, a dangerous road full of gearheads and misfits, drug runners and grey-market tech heads, all driving illegal 1970s muscle cars in a nomadic, breakneck existence.”
DEFINITION GN: This actually came out a while ago, but is being offered again, or some-such. This is the autobiographical comic of a girl in high-school, created while she was still in high-school, which means is may not be as polished as some other auto-bio’s, but is probably more honest and factual, being fresh in the mind of the author and all. I’ve only read one issue of the 3rd story line, and have been meaning to pick these up (I think there are 4 in total, grades 9-12 I believe).
FABLES VOL 9 SONS OF EMPIRE TP: Newest Fables trade, yay! I’ve been getting these since the Wooden Soldiers trade.
FOLLOWING CEREBUS #10: Dave Sim might be a bit nuts, but I find him endlessly fascinating (even though some of his writing goes right over my head the first couple of times I read it.)
IT’S ONLY A GAME TP: Another non-Peanuts Schulz comic! Two in one month? This one is full of sports gags. Not as excited about this as the Youth one, but both are must-gets. Might wait a bit on this one, however.
MIDNIGHTER #7: A one shot by Brian K Vaughn. I’m unfamiliar with the character, but the premise (a guy who can “anticipate any move to the nth degree”) sounds interesting, and should be handled well in BKV’s hands.
MR STUFFINS #3: Pt 3 of 3. Just to finish off the storyline. Not sure about this one.
NANA VOL 6 TP: I’m only up to #4, but so far I’m enjoying this one a lot.
TEZUKAS APOLLOS SONG: I’m a little late to hop on the Tezuka band-wagon, but I’m glad to be here. So far I’ve only read Vol.1 of his masterpiece “Phoenix”, and loved it, so I’m probably check this one-shot out.
WARD O/T STATE #1: Liked the preview in Previews. Teenage killers I think.
And in the not sure about pile:
BIZARRE NEW WORLD #1: About an average fat white American dude who discovers he is able to fly. Art looks good, and this seems like it could be very interesting.
CIVIL WAR FALLEN SON CAPTAIN AMERICA : JRJR art, and I dunno, more about Cap I guess.
CRIMINAL VOL 1 COWARD TP: I liked the first issue, so I should get this at some point.
HERO BY NIGHT #3: Ordered 1 and 2; will either get this or trade wait.
INCREDIBLE HULK #106: New ‘World War Hulk’ storyline; Hulk is back from exile in outer-space and is pissed! I might check this out, might just trade wait… where’s the Planet Hulk HC?
RE-GIFTERS: Second Minx volume. Liew art.
SIDEKICKIN ONE SHOT: I checked out the artist online somewhere and he seemed to have the stuff.
TANK GIRL THE GIFTING #1: New Tank Girl! Might TW.
WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE WORLD BREAKER: I think this is a recap of the Planet Hulk storyline… will it be in the HC? If not I might have to get.
Pick of the month:
SCHULZS YOUTH HC: Pick of the month! I love non-Peanuts Schulz comics. This one is about teenagers. I enjoyed L’il Folks (pre-cursor to Peanuts), so I figure I’ll like this as well. Interestingly, I only really liked the first couple of years of Peanuts. Hmph. Hardcover only available to the direct market!
In the pull list this month:
BATMAN #666: A future Batman story by Grant Morrision. I’m a sucker for 666, so I’ll bite; hopefully an interesting tale.
BLACK DIAMOND #1: Instantly made my must-get list based on the copy: “Initially a response to international terrorism, the U.S. government grounds commercial airline flights and builds the Black Diamond, a dangerous road full of gearheads and misfits, drug runners and grey-market tech heads, all driving illegal 1970s muscle cars in a nomadic, breakneck existence.”
DEFINITION GN: This actually came out a while ago, but is being offered again, or some-such. This is the autobiographical comic of a girl in high-school, created while she was still in high-school, which means is may not be as polished as some other auto-bio’s, but is probably more honest and factual, being fresh in the mind of the author and all. I’ve only read one issue of the 3rd story line, and have been meaning to pick these up (I think there are 4 in total, grades 9-12 I believe).
FABLES VOL 9 SONS OF EMPIRE TP: Newest Fables trade, yay! I’ve been getting these since the Wooden Soldiers trade.
FOLLOWING CEREBUS #10: Dave Sim might be a bit nuts, but I find him endlessly fascinating (even though some of his writing goes right over my head the first couple of times I read it.)
IT’S ONLY A GAME TP: Another non-Peanuts Schulz comic! Two in one month? This one is full of sports gags. Not as excited about this as the Youth one, but both are must-gets. Might wait a bit on this one, however.
MIDNIGHTER #7: A one shot by Brian K Vaughn. I’m unfamiliar with the character, but the premise (a guy who can “anticipate any move to the nth degree”) sounds interesting, and should be handled well in BKV’s hands.
MR STUFFINS #3: Pt 3 of 3. Just to finish off the storyline. Not sure about this one.
NANA VOL 6 TP: I’m only up to #4, but so far I’m enjoying this one a lot.
TEZUKAS APOLLOS SONG: I’m a little late to hop on the Tezuka band-wagon, but I’m glad to be here. So far I’ve only read Vol.1 of his masterpiece “Phoenix”, and loved it, so I’m probably check this one-shot out.
WARD O/T STATE #1: Liked the preview in Previews. Teenage killers I think.
And in the not sure about pile:
BIZARRE NEW WORLD #1: About an average fat white American dude who discovers he is able to fly. Art looks good, and this seems like it could be very interesting.
CIVIL WAR FALLEN SON CAPTAIN AMERICA : JRJR art, and I dunno, more about Cap I guess.
CRIMINAL VOL 1 COWARD TP: I liked the first issue, so I should get this at some point.
HERO BY NIGHT #3: Ordered 1 and 2; will either get this or trade wait.
INCREDIBLE HULK #106: New ‘World War Hulk’ storyline; Hulk is back from exile in outer-space and is pissed! I might check this out, might just trade wait… where’s the Planet Hulk HC?
RE-GIFTERS: Second Minx volume. Liew art.
SIDEKICKIN ONE SHOT: I checked out the artist online somewhere and he seemed to have the stuff.
TANK GIRL THE GIFTING #1: New Tank Girl! Might TW.
WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE WORLD BREAKER: I think this is a recap of the Planet Hulk storyline… will it be in the HC? If not I might have to get.
Monday, February 12, 2007
February 2007 Previews Picks
Holy Toledo, what a great, expensive month. This marks the first month in a year and a half I haven’t been able to keep under my self impose $50 limit… a taste of things to come, or just a good month? Let’s hope the latter. The real problem this month is the number of must have trades that are coming out. Glad to see the industry so on fire, but ouch.
LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND VOL 1 LTD ED HC is #3, and I probably should have made this the pick of the month. Little Nemo was a wonder, and quality reprints are always welcome in my home.
Finally, a couple of continuing series:
First off, pick of the month has got to be, uh, no real standout, but I guess I’m looking most forward to getting MOUSE GUARD VOL 1 FALL 1152 HC. I’ve been waiting for this since reading the first issue, and I’m sure it will be a beautiful book. The publisher, Archaia has been very impressive so far with their titles and printing. http://www.mouseguard.net/
And that’s not the only Hardcover on my list this month, no, Mouse Guard is joined by a record 3 others!First up, the AGENTS OF ATLAS PREMIERE HC; again, I have been waiting for this since reading #1, and am jumping at the HC due to the inclusion of the origin issues of each of the characters, and a cheap discount price. This story is very well written by Jeff Parker, and the first issue did a good job of introducing the characters, who were all new to me, in a humorous and exciting way.
HC #2 is INVINCIBLE VOL 3 ULTIMATE COLL HC, I got #1 and 2 during the Google checkout sale from buy.com, and am enjoying those, so this is an easy add.LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND VOL 1 LTD ED HC is #3, and I probably should have made this the pick of the month. Little Nemo was a wonder, and quality reprints are always welcome in my home.
Several other Trades round out the big books (see what I mean about the $?):
One, a welcome surprise, TRUTH SERUM: THE LONELY PARADE. I’m a big Jon Adams fan, love his art and sense of humor, so this second volume of the creepier side of superheroes is a must have.
SAVAGE DRAGON ARCHIVES VOL 2, Savage Dragon has always a guilty pleasure of mine, so I’m super grateful that Erik Larsen is putting out these cheap B&W showcase-type editions.PLAIN JANES - This is a first title from DC’s new Minx line - a line of original graphic novel targeted to females (young females I think). So why get it? Because someone at DC has big brains and put super talented creators on these titles. This one has art from the creator of Street Angel, and a writer who, from her web site, seems super cool; she even used to work for Epitaph records.
And in the floppy category, we have the following:
SPIDER-MAN FANTASTIC FOUR #1 - Jeff Parker, so I’ll check it out.MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #1 - New Michael Allred series, should be good.
SALVADOR #1 - An interesting sounding story about a man who as a result of genetic engineering, is born so light and fragile he can fly. Written by Michael & Mark Polish, who made the movie Twin Falls Idaho, which was good. And weird.SOLLITARIA #1 - Mmm, not much to say about this really. I checked out a preview online and liked the art a lot. South African creators I believe. Here’s the link: http://www.praxiscomics.com/sollitaria.html
TICK 20TH ANN SP ED #1 - I’m not convinced this will be any good, but I have a hard time passing on a new Tick comic; especially when there’s something from creator Ben Edlund in it.BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #151 - First issue with the new modern style art… I’d like to check it out.
Finally, a couple of continuing series:
HERO BY NIGHT #2
UTOPIATES #4So there you go. Too much stuff.
In the drop pile this month are:ART OF BONE HC - I’ll definitely check it out, and might get it in the future.
KORGI VOL 1 TP - dittoHARVEY COMICS CLASSICS VOL 1 CASPER THE
FRIENDLY GHOST TP - Happy to see it coming out, since that might mean a Richie Rich in the future.SPAWN VINYL COLLECTOR DOLL - This looks too awesome, but costs to much 4 me.
BUDDY DOES JERSEY GN - I have all the issues of Hate, so I’m holding off on this for now.
And that’s it.
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