George ran to the top of the stairs, brief panic in his chest. It was a childish thing, he knew, but since he was a kid he always felt like something was watching him in the dark. It took great care in stepping in time with him, so as to not alert him to its presence. He knew it wasn’t real, things in the dark don’t exist in a world with the internet and science. Still, something primal in him boiled with terror whenever the darkness was at his back.
Justice League of America #9 (DC)
Steve Orlando (W) Felipe Watanabe (A)
There isn’t a potential drop on the list this week. That’s fucking awesome. This comic has been bringing really cool ideas to the page every issue. I’m excited to see where this next arc is going. It’s such a strange concept. I love it.
Black Panther #15 (Marvel)
Ta-Nehisi Coates (W) Wilfredo Torres (A)
New artist on this arc and I dig it totally. This series has been bringing the fire with every fucking issue. If you aren’t picking this up, then you aren’t my friend.
Detective Comics #959 (DC)
James Tynion IV (W) Alvaro Martinez (A)
Who doesn’t love Zatanna? I’ll tell you who. The dirty reds, that’s who! If you see any anti-Zatanna talk in your neighborhood, tell an adult! You too can help fight the communist scourge!
X-O Manowar #4 (Valiant)
Matt Kindt (W) Tomas Giorello (A)
New arc, same Aric. See what I did there? Fuck you.
‘Namwolf #3 (Albatross Funny Books)
Fabian Rangel Jr. (W) Logan Faerber (A)
Had the pleasure of talking to these guys briefly recently, and also picked up their books. This series is fucking awesome. Do yourself a favor and get on top of this comic. In a non-sexual way, or a sexual way, honestly who am I to judge?
Paklis #2 (Image)
D.J. Bryant/ Dustin Weaver (W) Dustin Weaver (A)
Picked up the first issue of this on a whim and it became my favorite read of that week. I’ve failed you, but honestly you should have been at your LCS on Wednesday and found it yourself anyway. So really, you failed me.
Infamous Iron Man #9 (Marvel)
Brian Michael Bendis (W) Alex Maleev (A)
Fuck yes. This series is so good. Every issue is filled with more and more Doom-y goodness. I may be a little biased. Whatever, you’re annoying.
Secret Weapons #1 (Valiant)
Eric Heisserer (W) Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic (A)
I’m really pumped for this series. The dude who adapted the screenplay for “The Arrival” is writing it, and he won an Academy Award. TAKE THAT PEOPLE WHO TELL ME COMIC BOOKS AREN’T FOR SERIOUS PEOPLE!
Batman/The Shadow #3 (of 6) (DC)
Scott Snyder/Steve Orlando (W) Riley Rossmo (A)
This comic is fun and weird and feels like a crossover that has been brewing for a very long time. It just feels right. Also I love Rossmo, so points for that.
Defenders #2 (Marvel)
Brian Michael Bendis (W) David Marquez (A)
Forgot to put the first issue on my list cause I’m a dumb idiot. I’ll take the blame for that one. It was good in case you were wondering.
Redneck #3 (Image)
Donny Cates (W) Lisandro Estherren (A)
Fuck yeah, redneck vampires. Dig it.
Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 (DC)
Tom King (W) Lee Weeks (A)
What the fuck is this? Why does this exist? Who the fuck cares, I’m excited as fuck for this. Look at that team, look at the premise. What? What? Yeah.
Wonder Woman #25 (DC)
Greg Rucka (W) Liam Sharp (A)
Everything comes together QUESTION MARK. I guess we’ll find out. I’m fucking pumped.
Renato Jones Season Two #2 (of 5)
Kaare Andrews (W) Kaare Andrews (A)
BATMAN IS AN OCCUPY LIBERAL MURDER MACHINE! There, I’ve caught you up. Now read this fucking book, you asshole.
Saga #44 (Image)
Brian K. Vaughan (W) Fiona Staples (A)
Am I ever not excited for this comic? What do you take me for, some sort of heathen? If you aren’t reading this, then why are you reading my article. Seriously, everyone reads this book.
Sectarrotc waited patiently at the base of the stairs, watching him as he ran like a coward into the light, before slamming the door. It could hear a chuckle as George released the breath in his lungs. For years it had been keeping watch over him, watching him from across the room. It played the long game, waiting for his primal instincts to get overridden by confidence in the unknown. He was a late adopter. It was getting hungry and damned impatient.
