Future Fight Firsts: Crescent And Io #1
In just one comic, the creative team lays out the foundation for an entire character going forward in the Marvel Universe, something that isn’t easily done. Don’t miss out on Future Fight Firsts: Crescent And Io #1 (Wong, Lam, Alleyne, Sabino).
DetailsALPHA FLIGHT #3 (1983)
Alpha Flight #3 (1983), (John Byrne &Andy Yanchus) As the members of Alpha Flight fight desperately to rescue Marrina from the diabolical Master of the World, one of Aurora’s secrets gets the best of her and James Hudson takes on a new name.
DetailsStar Trek Captains Log – Jellico
Star Trek Captains Log – Jellico (DeCandido, Woodward): A reflection of the damage of protocol, codes, meritocracy and a vertical scheme that looks at the flaws in Starfleet’s ideals. An interesting read, whether or not you like, dislike or know much about the character, but that will be enrichened from that previous knowledge.
DetailsSwamp Thing: New Roots #3
Swamp Thing: New Roots #3 (Russell, Santucci, Kalisz, Sharpe) is consistent with it’s enjoyable characterizations, and there is just enough depth of plot to keep you coming back. It may not convince a new reader to jump into the series but it does push the story in interesting new directions and left me excited to come back for more.
DetailsSix Million DolTPB
Six Million Dollar Man in Japan TPB (Hastings, Hahn, Kurichiyanil, Maher, Davisson) is better than your average licensed comic. Better. Stronger. Faster.
DetailsFor the first time, the creative team of Lois Lane (Rucka, Perkins, Troy) comes up short in issue 10, larding this issue with unnecessary exposition for a character we barely know. It isn’t a complete disaster by any means, but is oddly out of character for such robust creators.
DetailsWolverine: Firebreak
Wolverine: Firebreak (Carey, Kolins, Baumann, Peteri) is the type of Wolverine story that will make you fall in love with the character all over again with it’s unique combination of heartfelt brutality.
DetailsCatwoman #21
Catwoman #21 (Jones, Blanco) gives us Zombies, a brutal conclusion, and a road trip that leaves us wanting more.
DetailsFor Molly #2
For Molly (Cheng, Sawyer) is proving itself an interesting story with a mythos that captivates and captures the reader. Going now in their Kickstarter for issue #3, this second one provides us worldbuilding and designs filled with expressiveness, emotion, and strength.
DetailsSentient
You don’t have to be a sci-fi buff to get into Sentient (Lemire, Walta), as it’s a human drama above all else. The art sings and the central question at it’s heart – “Can machines learn to be human?” – will have you pondering this series for days after finishing.
DetailsBatman and Robin Annual #1
Batman and Robin Annual #1 (Tomasi, Syaf, Cifuentes, Kalisz, Mangual) is the type of comic that pulls you in with heartfelt relatability and holds on until the very last panel, making it impossible to not put the book down with a smile. For those who may still be looking for the heart behind Damian Wayne as Robin, this is a great place to start!
DetailsPlanetary #8
Planetary #8 (Ellis, Cassaday, DePuy, Cline) hits the ground running with yet another sci-fi mystery with much larger implications for Jakita, Elijah and the Drummer. It’s grotesque and deeply compelling, but it also is frustratingly secretive in its intentions, leaving the reader with no choice but to dig into the next issue for more answers.
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