No story time this week, children. I hope you all enjoyed Free Comic Book Day this year. I had tons of fun, myself. Nothing like the community getting together to share the things we love. If only there were more days like this. I guess I’ll have to settle for opening days at the theater. I’m glad it’s a small week, I don’t know if I could handle a big one after the frivolous spending that occurs every FCBD.
All-New All-Different Avengers #9 (Marvel)
Mark Waid (W) Adam Kubert (A)
So we got a new Giant-Man a while back in Astonishing Ant-Man and now we are getting a new wasp. I dig that Marvel is introducing all new, well, new people in established characters’ roles. I am curious to see if it’s a name we already know.
Constantine: The Hellblazer #12 (DC)
Ming Doyle (W) Travel Foreman (A)
So can we talk about the fact that Travel Foreman is going to be doing the art for this issue. I love Foreman’s work. I think his style will be a really cool departure from Rossmo’s art.
Jupiter’s Circle Vol. 2 #6 of 6 (Image)
Mark Millar (W) Wilfredo Torres (A)
The final issue in the second volume of a spinoff series. This was an incredible series, with Millar returning to Jupiter’s Legacy later this year, I am thrilled to see what this little pocket universe becomes.
Uncanny Inhumans #8 (Marvel)
Charles Soule (W) Brandon Peterson (A)
It sounds like this comic is going to get heated. HAHAHA GET IT? BECAUSE THE HUMAN TORCH. SOMEONE HELP ME! Really though, I need help.
The Fix #2 (Image)
Nick Spencer (W) Steve Lieber (A)
I really, really enjoyed the first issue of this comic. I know I say that a lot, but really, if I don’t like the first issue, you guys never hear about it again. So going forward, no more “I really liked the first issue” I mean, clearly I did. Jeez you guys.
Southern Bastards #14 (Image)
Jason Aaron (W) Jason Latour (A)
Holy bananas. Since the fifth issue, we have been waiting for this moment. Well, I have, I don’t know about you. I don’t presume to know either, so poor choice of words admittedly. Whatever, Earl Tubb’s little Marine Corps girl is coming home. There will be hell to pay.
Black Panther #2 (Marvel)
Ta-Nehisi Coates (W) Brian Stelfreeze (A)
THIS SERIES IS AMAZING. Holy crap. I mean when was the last time my top two of the week were superhero comics? Good luck finding this issue though, the first printing sold like hotcakes. Don’t worry I can only imagine the second printing will come soon for you unlucky few who missed it.
Batman #52 (DC)
James T Tynion IV (W) Rafael Albuquerque (A)
Oh, man. It’s over, well, it will be when you read this. This series has almost single-handedly reinvented Batman for a new generation. Snyder and Capullo have done so much for the mythos and the lore behind this character. I truly think this run will go down along with Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Jeph Loeb, Bruce Timm, Dennis O’Neil and others in the halls of Batman history.
