Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Comic Book Wednesday: 17 books on my to read list

There are a few new books I want to read: Ben 10, Harley Quinn and A Voice in the Dark. I have been trying to figure out what to do with my comic book reviews. I was wondering if I should review them issue by issue or by volume. Anyway, I'll figure it out.

So, here's my list:


Archie Comics



Book: Archie & Friends Double Double Digest #33  $5.99

Description:

Archie in 'Not Even a Moose.' Archie steps into the shoes of the jolly fat man to bring some Christmas cheer to the halls of Riverdale! But when he seems to only be spreading the joy to girls-namely Midge-Moose is bound to see red. Unless, of course, he thinks Archie's the real Santa Clause! Can Archie fool Moose or will he be spending Christmas in a hospital bed? Find out in a hilarious lead story to a holly jolly double double digest!



Marvel


Book: Young Avengers #12

Description:

The Young Avengers versus "The Young Avengers". The stakes? What have you got? Loki's scheme reaches its final twist. Expect the team's jaws to just hit the floor and lie there, twitching for the rest of the comic. A tempting offer for Noh-Varr may get an arrow through his head. Other romance based drama too, as kissing is the new planetary extinction event.



Book: X-Men #7

Description:

The six-part "Muertas" arc kicks off with the return of Lady Deathstrike! Can a new Sisterhood be far behind? Meanwhile, the X-Men regroup following the Battle of the Atom – and a new member joins the team!



DC Comics


Book: Batman '66 #5

Description:

Are the Caped Crusader and the Boy Wonder asleep on the job? No, they are under the spell of that sinister somnambulist, the Sandman. (No, not THAT one!) Is it bedtime for all of Gotham City? Will the Dynamic Duo wake up in time to put out his lights? Don’t miss this issue’s story illustrated by 2013 Eisner Award-winner Colleen Coover!



Book: Batman Beyond Universe #4

Description:

The Justice League makes a desperate move to save Superman from being trapped in the Phantom Zone forever. Don’t miss the shocking revelation in the final pages of this story arc! Meanwhile, in Batman Beyond, Rewire raises the stakes! Can anyone stand between this dastardly dynamo and the destruction of Neo-Gotham?



Book: Batwoman #25

Description:

The no-holds-barred battle between Batwoman and Batman threatens to kill them both!



Book: Birds of Prey #25

Description:

BLACK CANARY: ZERO YEAR?! Well, it’s definitely a BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in issue as we look into a pivotal moment in Black Canary’s history! Don’t miss assassins, mystery men and an ancient evil in Gotham City!



Book: He-Man and the Masters of the Universe #8

Description:

He-Man and a small team of Masters set off toward Mount Zoar to undertake King Randor’s desperate plan to free Eternia from the Horde Occupation.



Book: Supergirl #25

Description:

“KRYPTON RETURNS” continues as Supergirl faces the clone wars of Krypton. Just as she was starting to accept Superboy’s clone origins, she faces the horrible past of her home planet. And she must once again face H’El.



Book: Wonder Woman #25

Description:

There’s no time for Wonder Woman to fully comprehend the fallout from last issue’s shocking turn of events as her family gathers to prepare for an assault on Olympus!




Book: Harley Quinn #0

Description:

This bombastic debut issue features art by award-winning illustrators including Darwyn Cooke, Sam Kieth, Tony S. Daniel, Paul Pope, Walter Simonson, Art Baltazar and others—but will any of them measure up to the exacting standards of the Clown Princess of Crime? Don’t miss the thrilling return of Harley Quinn in her own monthly series!


Big Dog Ink


Book: Legend of Oz The Wicked West #13

Description:

Part Two of look back at the history of the Flying Monkeys of Oz, and how they came to be controlled by the Wicked Witch of the West. Dark times have shrouded the monkeys existence as they are bound to the Golden Cap and forced to do the Witch's bidding!


Boom! Studios


Book: Imagine Agents #2 of 4

Description:

YOU MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN ABOUT THEM. BUT YOUR IMAGINARY FRIEND HASN'T FORGOT ABOUT YOU. Terry and Dave must gather their wits and uncover the mystery behind Dapple's evil plan. With the help of the toy-­filled, lovable gelatin-­mass, Blounder, they may just have a chance to crack the case. Unbeknownst to them, the kidnapping of Furdlegurr has put 6-­year-­old Elliot Fairview onto Dapple's trail.


Dynamite Entertainment


Book: Red Sonja #5

Description:

Red Sonja, still recovering from her near-death ordeal, leads a small band of rebels in a stealth war against the invading armada, while the supreme dealer of death Dark Annisia returns to wreak havoc on Sonja's small band of allies! Blood, lust and vengeance surround Red Sonja as she faces her ultimate foe!



IDW Publishing


Book: Ben 10 #1

Description:

Who knew vacation could be this exciting? Ben Tennyson and his teammates kick off a maelstrom of action when an ocean cruise brings Ben in the cross hairs of Ssserpent, who's out to find a long-lost underwater society. But does Ben's new, slightly oddball love interest harbor dark secrets of her own? Aliens, superpowers, ships and swimsuits: the perfect ingredients for high-seas adventure.


Image Comics


Book: A Voice in the Dark #1

Description:

It's been 72 days since Zoey killed someone. With her recent move to college, Zoey is eager to start a fresh chapter of her life - one where she can control her dark urges they way she has before. But when she becomes the host of a late night campus radio show, Zoey must consider if she has given a voice to something far more troubled than her anonymous callers.




Book: Clone #12

Description:

Who is the leader of the grassroots anti-clone organization that's growing in America? What could drive them to kill the same man again and again?

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