Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Comic Book Wednesday: 13 books on my to read list

I might have to find another comic book store to go to. The new management at my local comic book store doesn't seem very customer friendly. It's turned into a very sterile and uninviting store. I used to like going there but the last few times I have gone has been really uncomfortable. So, I will have to go else where, good thing there are other comic book stores around.

Anyway, here's my list:



Marvel


Book: Young Avengers #9

Description:

We wanted to just write "Screaming! Screaming! Screaming!" for this solicit, but we're told we need boring old facts. :( Anyway! The Young Avengers road trip across the multiverse goes proper crazy as it reaches it's destination. It's destination is mainly EXCITEMENT and HEARTBREAK. Several Young Avengers decide what to do next. The question is, whether what they do next is to be Young Avengers...Honestly, screaming.




Book: Captain Marvel #15

Description:

INFINITY TIE-IN Part 1 of 2, Infinity Event tie-ins, expanding on the capture of Captain Marvel. and Hawkeye! Plus: The return of Binary?!Fisticuffs! In spaaaaaaaaaaaace!





Book: Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #26

Description:

"SPIDER-MAN NO MORE" CONTINUES SPIDER-MAN is back!!Will CLOAK, DAGGER, BOMBSHELL, SPIDER-WOMAN and SPIDEY be enough to take down the evil ROXXON CORPORATION? And what is Miles' new girlfriend's secret?





Book: Gambit #16

Description:

Who is Gambit's friend Fence? How did they meet? And what secrets is he hiding? To save those dear to him, Gambit must attempt the impossible – and he'll need all of his thieving skills to succeed! The past is gone but not forgotten in this explosive penultimate issue!




DC Comics


Book: Adventures of Superman #4

Description:

Join comics’ finest talents as they celebrate The Man of Steel himself: Superman! This issue features The Last Son of Krypton in timeless tales of truth and justice, featuring appearances by Lex Luthor and Brainiac! Plus: A meteor that’s headed straight for Earth!
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The cover is by Bruce Timm.





Book: Batman: The Dark Knight #23

Description:

Batman and Commissioner Gordon are forced into a tight corner as Clayface embarks on a murder spree throughout Gotham City. But hope surfaces when the Mad Hatter emerges as an unlikely ally.






Book: Aquaman #23

Description:

The critically acclaimed adventures of Aquaman continue! “DEATH OF A KING” comes to a shocking conclusion as Aquaman is forced to fight alongside Mera’s husband Nereus to defend Atlantis from the Dead King—the first King of Atlantis and rightful ruler of the Seven Seas! But what does the Scavenger and his army have to do with this attack? And what dark secret will send Aquaman off on a quest to uncover the truth behind himself and Atlantis?






Book: The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires #4

Description:

The richest teens in the world are in over their heads. Obviously, it’s time to go public with their existence! That is, if everyone survives the fight against Riot and the mysterious villain who’s been pursuing them all along!






Book: Catwoman #23

Description:

Beneath Gotham City, Catwoman fights for her life! Plus, this issue will make you ask the question “Who is The Joker’s Daughter?”
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I think I'm starting to lose any hope that this series will get better.





Book: Batman, Inc. Special #1  $4.99

Description:

An all-star special featuring the various members of Batman Incorporated—Man-of-Bats, Red Raven, El Gaucho, Dark Ranger, Knight, Batman himself and more! In the wake of their epic struggle with Talia al Ghul, the Heretic and Leviathan see what’s next for the members of Batman’s army. Featuring stories written and drawn by a collection of industry greats! Plus: Bat-Cow makes her solo debut in a tale by writer Dan DiDio and artist Ethan Van Sciver!



Dark Horse Comics



Book: Itty Bitty Hellboy #1

Description:

A ghost named Rasputin has been spotted! And Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. are going to find out what he's up to.

Who is Hellboy anyway? Why does he have such a big hand and what is it used for? Who's weirder, him or his friends? What is the B.P.R.D.? And what does chicken soup have to do with all of it? This and more answered in the debut issue, where BIG things happen to itty bitty Hellboy!



Dynamite Entertainment



Book: Mark Waid's The Green Hornet #5

Description:

Once one of the wealthiest and most influential men in the city, ex-publisher Britt Reid can't seem to put his life back together--but if he doesn't do it soon, the Green Hornet will pay the ultimate price!



Image Comics



Book: Lazarus #3

Description:

"FAMILY," Part Three - Forever, now a "guest" of Family Morray in Mexico, shares a message and ultimatum, and gets to know her opposite number, the Morray Lazarus, Joacquim. In Los Angeles, the Twins continue their plot against their father, using Forever as their pawn.        

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