Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Comic Book Wednesday: 8 books on my to read list

There's not a lot that I'm interested in reading this week. Only one book from Marvel, three each from DC and Archie and one from IDW. I don't think I will be able to go to the comic book store today. I'll most likely go this weekend.

Marvel


Book: Hawkeye #13

Description:

Fraction and Aja continue the surprise comic hit of the century! After a lifetime of decisions both good and bad, Clint and Barney Barton have to realize they are brothers and ultimately, they're the only ones who can save one another. I mean if they don't kill each other first. Good luck with that, Barton brothers.



DC Comics


Book: Batman '66 #3

Description:

To protect his beloved Gotham City, The Batman is forced to release his deadliest enemy…THE JOKER! Will Batman be able to put the genie back in the bottle? Who does The Joker have working with him on the outside? Why does Robin have to ride in a sidecar on the Batcycle? BATMAN ‘66 rolls into high gear with mystery and mayhem!



Book: Batman Beyond Universe #2

Description:

Batman is stretched thin when a breakout at the new Arkham Institute puts his greatest foes back on the streets! Plus: One of Superman’s greatest foes returns! You do NOT want to miss this!



Book: Wonder Woman #23.1: The Cheetah

Description:

The Cheetah has clawed her way out of Belle Reve, and is hungry for blood—but before she steps up as one of the Secret Society’s most powerful generals, she has a personal score to settle! Learn the truth about the cult of Hippolyta, her vendetta against Wonder Woman, and just how far she’ll go to prove that she’s the most dangerous predator on Earth!



Archie Comics


Book: Archie Double Digest #243

Description:

Archie imagines what it would be like if he were a private eye, donning the fedora of Detective Sam Scooper!

When socialite Veronica Lodge is robbed for the third time in one month, she believes it's an inside job and calls on Scooper to find out which of her mansion staff has been snagging her swag! But the mystery of the missing mansion merch won't be a mystery for long!

Find out who's the thief in 'The Ocelot Caper,' the lead story in this fun-filled double digest!




Book: Archie & Friends Double Digest #31

Description:

Archie and the Gang head West... the Wild, Wild West, that is!

When Mr. Lodge plans on opening a Western theme park, he brings along Veronica, Betty, Archie and Jughead for some insights to make the park teen-friendly.

But their trip to the quiet town of Silverton soon turns into more than they bargained for when they're met with resistance - and not just from the townsfolk! Could the quaint town be hiding a dark secret?

Find out in the lead story, 'A Change of Plans'! Then, Veronica sets out to save the world - one shop at a time! After learning of the positive effects on the environment in Rwanda because a nation-wide ban of plastic bags, she bans plastic from her own life, and tries to do the same in Riverdale!

Will Riverdale be plastic-free? Or is Veronica in over her head? Find out in 'Getting Drastic with Plastic'!        



Book: World of Archie Double Digest #32

Description:

Meet your new neighbor, Archie! When a vampire vixen moves into a 'haunted' property near Archie's house, strange things start happening. It's weird enough that this mystery woman moved in late at night, but when Archie hears ominous noises coming from her house, he's downright frightened! Is Archie just over-reacting, or is there something sinister going on in Riverdale? Find out in the fearsome first story 'Midnight Madness!'        


IDW Publishing


Book: Ghostbusters #7

Description:

While Egon Spengler and Roger Baugh are on their journey into the mind of Melnitz, we pick up with Venkman, Stantz, and Kylie Griffin off the eastern coast of Long Island, where they seek out a spectral ship that first sank sometime in the 1860s! And where is Winston in all this? VEGAS, BABY!        

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