Empyre Tie-ins Week of 7/22: Seeds of War
Empyre Tie-ins
This week’s Empyre tie-ins flesh out the event as the action picks up, with the stand out being Lords of Empyre: Emperor Hulkling #1.
DetailsX-Men + Fantastic Four #4: A Parting Gift
X-Men + Fantastic Four #4
This book is a fun romp,painted in dayglow, with some unexpected answers buried in the seams.
DetailsEmpyre #2: Evil Takes Root
Empyre #2
As the Empyre saga continues, The Fantastic Four and The Avengers are destined to learn that with “fronds” like the Cotati, you don’t need enemies.
DetailsEmpyre #1: We Have Met the Enemy…
Empyre #1
In Empyre #1 (Slott, Ewing, Schiti), the Fantastic Four and Avengers face a combined invasion of the Skrulls and the Kree on two different fronts—but no one is prepared for what happens.
DetailsWOLVERINE #3 : I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends…
WOLVERINE #3
WOLVERINE #3 is an excellently written and superbly illustrated issue that shows Percy’s ability to make Wolverine a supremely interesting character beyond the stab and slash we know him for while the art team of Kubert, Martin, and Petit knock it out of the park!
DetailsDaredevil #21: Always Wear Your Mask
Daredevil #21
Daredevil #21 (Zdarsky, Checchetto, Iacono, Cowles) is a fantastic issue that delivers many really powerful moments. This issue has the most bang for your buck that you’re gonna find this week.
DetailsHellions #2: Social Anxieties
Hellions #2
Hellions #2 (@zebwells @StephenSegovia @Davcuriel @corypetit) is a remarkable experiment in taking what shouldn’t work and making it sing.
DetailsTHE IMMORTAL HULK #34 & 35: THE CHAIN WILL KEEP US TOGETHER
The Immortal Hulk #34 & 35
Immortal Hulk #34 & 35 (Ewing, Guice, Hawthorne): Troubles never singly come. If you’re Bruce Banner, this might mean your best friend is possessed by your worst enemy or that you might explode like a water balloon full of radioactive blood. And relationship troubles? Don’t even ask.
DetailsAvengers #34: Ancient Egyptian Hoedown With a Side of Vengeance!
Avengers #34 (Aaron, Garron, Keith) is a near-perfect combination of big ideas and gut-check execution, throwing readers for a loop right from the jump and not letting off the throttle until the last page. If you’ve been away from this book for any reason, NOW is the time to come back!
DetailsGuardians of the Galaxy #4: Ready…Aim…Rocket!
Guardians of the Galaxy #4
Guardians of the Galaxy #4 (Ewing, Cabal, Blee, eFX, Petit) is better than your average issue when the Guardians have to put everything on the line very suddenly.
DetailsiWolverine #1: Mean Machine, Mean Machine!
iWolverine #1
iWolverine #1 (Hama, Boschi, Mossa): Larry Hama writes the best Wolverine in the biz even when it’s not “technically” Wolverine.
DetailsConan: Battle for the Serpent Crown #3: More Fools=More Fun
Conan: Battle for the Serpent Crown #3
Conan: Battle for the Serpent Crown #3 (Ahmed, Ross, Woodard, Lanham) is another fun, imaginative, and adventurous tale, playing up Conan’s contrast to humorous effect.
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