It’s new comic book day Towelites! Some great new books hitting comic shops today so get down there and pick up your favorite funny book! Here are my pulls and highlights!
Book of the Week
STAR WARS DARTH VADER #1 (Marvel) (W) Greg Pak (A) Raffaele Ienco (CA) In-Hyuk Lee
“JOIN ME, AND TOGETHER, WE CAN RULE THE GALAXY AS FATHER AND SON!”
THE TRAGEDY OF DARTH VADER CONTINUES!
In the shattering climax of The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader infamously reveals his true relationship to Luke Skywalker and invites his son to rule the galaxy at his side. But Luke refuses — plunging into the abyss beneath Cloud City rather than turn to the Dark Side. We all remember Luke’s utter horror in this life-altering moment. But what about Vader? In this new epic chapter in the Darth Vader saga, the dark lord grapples with Luke’s unthinkable refusal and embarks on a bloody mission of rage-filled revenge against everything and everyone who had a hand in hiding and corrupting his only son. But even as he uncovers the secrets of Luke’s origins, Vader must face shocking new challenges from his own dark past.
PREDATOR HUNTERS III #1 (OF 4) (Dark Horse) (W) Chris Warner (A/CA) Brian Thies
Raphael Herrera was a drug runner until the fateful night when his men were wiped out by an unearthly monster. Now, as part of the Predator Hunters team, Herrera’s worst memory is reborn. Cartel soldiers are being wiped out in the jungles of Central America, and that means the Predators have returned! This story links back to Dark Horse’s first Predator series from 1987!
BATMAN #88 (DC) (W) James TynionIV (A) Guillem March (CA) Tony S. Daniel
The conspiracy that will rock Batman’s world continues to unfold as the Dark Knight travels to Arkham Asylum to get answers from the Penguin! What dark secret does he share with The Joker, the Riddler, and…Catwoman? Plus, the plague of assassins descending upon Gotham City in its weakest moments continues! Will this be the moment when Deathstroke finally takes down Batman?!
DC CRIMES OF PASSION #1 (DC) (W) James TynionIV, Steve Orlando, Sina Grace, Jay Baruchel, Stephanie Phillips, Others (A) Greg Smallwood, Riley Rossmo, Andie Tong, Mike Norton, Anthony Spay, Others (CA) Yasmin Putri
Passion. Betrayal. Murder. When you’re a private investigator, these are things you experience daily. But when you add capes to the mix-like Batman, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn? Things get even messier. The name’s Slam Bradley, and I’m telling you that this year’s Valentine’s Day special has more intrigue than you can shake a stick at. Ten tales of love-the kind of love that can push people over the edge. Don’t miss it…or I’ll make you pay.
JUSTICE LEAGUE #40 (DC) (W) Robert Venditti (A) Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza (CA) Bryan Hitch
The next chapter for comics’ premier superteam begins! An unexpected arrival from the stars brings a dire warning to the Justice League: A new breed of conquerors is on the march. Led by Superman’s nemesis Eradicator, a genetically engineered, super-powered strike team has come to subjugate Earth. To aid the Justice League, Batman makes the unprecedented decision of enlisting an ancient, unrivaled power, which calls into question who, exactly, is in charge. With the League on unsure footing, will they be ready to save the world?
MARTIAN MANHUNTER #12 (OF 12) (DC) (W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Riley Rossmo
It’s the Martian Manhunter and Charnn’s last confrontation! To save the souls of every human on Earth, J’onn must put his past behind him for good and become the hero we know him to be. But Charnn won’t make it easy; he’s going to strike at every vulnerability and weakness the Martian Manhunter has. The finale to the critically acclaimed series is here!
X-MEN FANTASTIC FOUR #1 (OF 4) (Marvel) (W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Terry Dodson
KRAKOA. Every mutant on Earth lives there … except for one. But now it’s time for FRANKLIN RICHARDS to come home. It’s the X-MEN VS. the FANTASTIC FOUR and nothing will ever be the same.
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