Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Comic Book Wednesday: 19 books on my to read list

I hope I can find time to go to the comic book store this week because there are some really good books out this Wednesday. I can't wait to read Adventures of Superman and Damian: Son of Batman.

Here's my reading list:


Marvel


Book: Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man #20

Description:

Spider-Man needs a break and asks Nick Fury for a weekend off. Dr. Octopus chooses this moment to launch an attack on Spidey! Introducing the villain Whirlwind!




Book: Hawkeye #14

Description:

THAT THING THAT HAPPENED TO KATE IN THE ANNUAL IS TOTALLY FOLLOWED UP ON! This one has it all! Characters! Plot! Story! Dialogue! Theme! Meaning! Message! Action! A little exposition! Fire! Arrows! Criminals! Neighbors! Large bodies of water! Clients! Cops who don't care! A system that victimizes the victims! The dog! In a broken town where cynicism and apathy has its claws around the throat of the good and decent, LADY HAWKEYE is the only hero you can trust!




Book: Nova #10

Description:

Big changes for Sam Alexander in this supersonic supersized 100th issue! Guest staring the new New Warriors! And as if that's not enough new, you also get a whole bonus story from new regular Nova writer Gerry Duggan!



DC Comics


Book: Adventures of Superman #7

Description:

Join comics’ finest talents as they celebrate The Man of Steel himself: Superman! First, in a story written and illustrated by Eisner Award-winner David Lapham, Superman discovers a mysterious new cult that worships him as a god! Then, the Last Son of Krypton squares off against Darkseid and visits a very special fan, brought to you by Tim Seeley and Mike Norton!




Book: Damian: Son of Batman #2

Description:

Damian Wayne faces the most important decision of his adult life after a dangerous confrontation with someone dear to him. Plus, a soul-searching journey into the madness of Arkham Asylum!




Book: Aquaman #25

Description:

THE EXTRA-SIZED CONCLUSION TO “DEATH OF A KING”! Aquaman now knows the true responsibility that comes with being King of Atlantis. But that means he and Mera face a difficult choice—one that could destroy the love that’s defined their lives! Villains become allies, friends become enemies, and the scope of Aquaman’s undersea world grows bigger than ever!




Book: Catwoman #25

Description:

An untold tale of Catwoman in this tie-in to BATMAN: ZERO YEAR! Journey back to Selina’s early days as a thief, and find out why she’s always worked alone!




Book: Batman: The Dark Knight #25

Description:

Time and time again, Clayface has proven to be one of Batman’s most elusive adversaries. On the loose once more, it’s time for the Dark Knight to call in some back-up! Guest starring Black Canary and Condor!
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When does Batman need back-up to handle Clayface? I guess I'll just have to read to see why.




Book: The Green Team: Teen Trillionaires #6

Description:

The Green Team is trapped in space, and a meteor’s headed toward Earth! Who will make the supreme sacrifice to save the world?




Book: The Flash #25

Description:

A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in! What crucial part did Barry Allen play in the Zero Year saga, and how did it shape his future as The Flash?



Archie Comics


Book: Betty and Veronica Double Digest #218

Description:

The spirit of the season has hit Riverdale-in a big way! An act of kindness from Betty & Veronica spreads Christmas cheer and the idea of giving to everyone in town-resulting in some very unlikely friendships! Get into the spirit of the season in the 4-part holiday story 'The Great Crashers'!



Boom! Studios


Book: Peanuts #13

Description:

LUCY'S CRABBINESS IS FINALLY PUT TO THE TEST! When it comes to winning this year's Miss Crabby Pageant, Lucy is going all out. But with competition like Molley Volley and Crybaby Boobie, can Lucy out crabby her way to the shiny winner's trophy? Enjoy 'Miss Crabby Pageant' and many more Peanuts adventures in this latest issue, full of heart and fun galore!
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Oh, I really hope the comic book store carries this. Seriously, who doesn't love Charlie Brown?




Dark Horse Comics


Book: Itty Bitty Hellboy #4 of 5

Description:

What comes down must go UP! All the way up to the heavens! That's right! Things may never be the same for Itty Bitty Hellboy and his pals after Roger tries to make friends with the Baba Yaga! What? Doesn't she like flowers? Maybe it's just Roger she finds irritating. Roger may be feeling separation anxiety after this story! Prepare yourself for the fluffiest, cloudiest, heavenliest issue yet!




IDW Publishing


Book: Ghostbusters #10

Description:

Happy Horror Days continues with the Day of The Dead! Melanie Ortiz returns to NYC just in time to help the Ghostbusters track down a ghost that is going to extremes to drive its family away from New York!





Book: The Powerpuff Girls #3

Description:

Hooray! It's a ticker tape parade in honor of The Ex-Villains of Townsville?! Well sir, it looks to me like the former badniks have turned over a new leaf and are eager to help out their fellow citizens! Buttercup remains skeptical, but when a giant sea monster threatens the city, it's a team up no one could have expected! Can it be that there's a new super hero force in town or is there some sinister shenanigans at work behind the scenes?





Book: Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 of 4

Description:

A dog and his boy?! Join the classic Jay Ward characters, the world's smartest individual who happens to be a dog, Mr. Peabody, and his son Sherman, on their maiden voyage in the time-traveling WABAC machine and other adventures exploring history.



Image Comics


Book: Rat Queens #3

Description:

'GOLD, GUTS AND GROG,' Part Three One tablespoon of cayenne peppers, 2 ounces of 100 proof vodka, and 3 ounces of tomato juice makes one fantastic Bloody Murder. So does double-crossing the Rat Queens and foolishly thinking you can get away with it. Drink up!





Book: Sidekick #4

Description:

Barry Chase, a.k.a. Flyboy, returns in shame to Sol City after his failed attempt to start a new career elsewhere under a different name. He finds himself a man without a home, ridiculed by the press and abandoned by those he thought were his friends. Alone... until the notorious female villain Moonglow makes him an offer he may find too good to refuse. Will Flyboy cross the line from hero to villain, and is he prepared to pay the ultimate price for that decision?




Zenescope Entertainment


Book: Grimm Fairy Tales Quest #1 of 4

Description:

A brand new epic fantasy series from Pat Shand (Robyn Hood, Unleashed) begins now! A rogue princess Aisling teams up with Blake, a fallen Wonderland knight, and Bolder, a dwarf banished from his home, to protect the realm of Myst from the dark shadows of its past. Journey with this ragtag team of disgraced warriors as they fight for redemption in a world that has forgotten them.

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