Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Comic Book Wednesday: 24 books on my to read list

24 comics books, hopefully that discount I get from the comic book store (I joined a membership club) will make a difference this week. There are a few new series that I want to give a try. Also, there are two other books which are not on my list that I'm on the fence about picking up: Earth 2 #17 and Action Comics #25. I can always pick up those two at another time.


Marvel


Book: Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #2 (of 5)

Description:

Spider-Man's got 99 problems...and a race against time is one of them! Spider-Man finds himself thousands of miles above the planet, fighting for his life against some of his greatest foe Marvel Knights' Matt Kindt and Marco Rudy bring you the Wall-Crawler you love as you've never seen him before!




Book: Hulk and The Agents of S.M.A.S.H. #2

Description:

Hulk's family of smashers continues to grow, as does the property damage!



Book: Daredevil: Dark Nights #6

Description:

Matt Murdock is brought to the Caribbean by a client fleeing persecution, and he’s got a new partner for this case – the Fearless Defender herself, MISTY KNIGHT!




Book: Captain Marvel #17

Description:

THE CAROL CORPS ISSUE! THE special oversized issue to end all oversized issues! In the aftermath of Enemy Within, Carol Danvers must rebuild her memories through the eyes of her biggest fan. Find out why this is such a fan-beloved series!




Book: Mighty Avengers #3

Description:

The Blue Marvel joins the fight - and the Ebony Maw makes his move! A plague of demons is raging through Manhattan, and the only Avenger who can defeat them is... Spider Hero? What? Seriously, who is that guy?



Book: The Emerald City of Oz #4

Description:

Bunnies! Lots of bunnies! Including a King Bunny who doesn't want to be a king. Babies! Babies in mortal danger! Including one baby almost crushed beneath the wheels of Ozma's Red Wagon and another baby nearly torn to pieces by tigers and bears. Well, sort of. Then Ozma discovers the Nome Army's impending invasion of Oz. Is Ozma too late to save her land from annihilation?



DC Comics


Book: Scooby-Doo, Where Are You? #39

Description:

Shaggy and Scooby weren’t excited about the Dog Show, but when some of the pooches go missing, the gang has to solve the mystery. And Scooby’s not just AT the Dog Show—he’s going to be a contestant!



Book: Scooby-Doo Team-Up #1

Description:

Rumors of a giant bat-creature bring Scooby and the gang on the run—but Batman and Robin are already on the trail of their old foe, the monstrous Man-Bat. Before long, the crooks behind a fake bat-creature will come face-to-face with the real thing…with the good guys caught in the middle! Don’t miss the start of this new, bimonthly miniseries!




Book: Batman Black and White #3  $4.99

Description:

It’s another spectacular selection of adventures by some of comics’ top talents, with tales of The Dark Knight by Lee Bermejo, Marv Wolfman and Riccardo Burchielli, Rian Hughes, Damion Scott, and Paul Dini and Stephane Roux.




Book: Superman Unchained #4

Description:

Superman rushes to stop Ascension’s attack and kicks off a huge battle with Wraith! Besieged on all sides, Superman has no choice but to call in some powerful friends...




Book: The Movement #6

Description:

As the Graveyard Faction terrorizes Coral City, the Movement is nowhere to be found!




Book: Batwing #25

Description:

A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in! As Gotham City descends into chaos, young Luke Fox is the only one who can stop one of his classmates from causing more destruction—but he didn’t count on his friend being so…VENOMOUS!



Book: Detective Comics #25

Description:

A BATMAN: ZERO YEAR tie-in! James Gordon confronts the corrupt elements in the G.C.P.D.—and the vigilante known as Batman!



Archie Comics


Book: Archie Double Digest #245

Description:

Archie in 'A Tree Grows in Riverdale.' The holidays are here and Archie and the gang are getting into the Christmas spirit! Everyone except for one little guy... No, not one of Santa's elves. A tiny Christmas tree! Can even a small sapling bring joy on Christmas? Find out in the lead story to this digest filled with holiday cheer!



Book: Betty and Veronica Double Digest #217

Description:

Betty and Veronica in 'Treed.' It's Christmas decorating time, and boy does Veronica have a big day planned for Betty and herself! With four huge trees to decorate in the mansion, the girls are sure going to be busy-unless they get some help from a magical holiday friend! But when Sugar Plum gets a little overzealous, will she help them out or crush their holiday fun? Find out in this fun story to a double digest filled with Christmas cheer!        



Aspen Comics


Book: Trish Out of Water #2

Description:

What would you do if your life was turned upside down-- before it even really started? After the shocking and life-altering discovery in her home, and the subsequent reveal that her boyfriend was cheating on her behind her back, Trish quickly realized that her life will never truly be the same. However, the discovery that she may be something altogether more amazing will lead to even further questions than she could have ever imagined-including who is now out to kill her! Aspen's own Vince Hernandez is joined by the artistic talents of Giuseppe Cafaro and Andrea Dotta to bring to you Aspen's newest hit series, TRISH OUT OF WATER!



Big Dog Ink


Book: Shahrazad #1

Description:

A new heroine rises from the legends of the ancient world. Shahrazad was known for her amazing stories of 1001 Arabian Nights, but now it is time to tell her story! She lives a life unlike anything you could imagine. An existence that spans generations as well as genres. In this new ongoing series, Shahrazad stares into the storms on the horizon with determination, but the forces of nature, and of history, are not to be taken lightly!



Boom! Studios


Book: Garfield #19

Description:

Garfield and the gang have plenty to give thanks for, and we're going to share two all-­new stories this month, including the gang getting into some turkey day shenanigans, and the next chapter of the Lasagna Monster saga!        



Dynamite Entertainment


Book: Mark Waid's The Green Hornet #7

Description:

Garfield and the gang have plenty to give thanks for, and we're going to share two all-­new stories this month, including the gang getting into some turkey day shenanigans, and the next chapter of the Lasagna Monster saga!        



Book: Vampirella #36

Description:

Vampirella's new leadership role in the monster world has been as much a catalyst for division as it has for unity. Even with her recent victories, there are some who believe she's heading down the wrong path...and Adam Van Helsing has decided that it's time to let her know. Honesty is the key to a healthy relationship, right?



IDW Publishing


Book: Ghostbusters #9

Description:

"Devil's Night"

When he died, Stingy Jack couldn't get into Heaven or Hell, and has wandered the Earth ever since. He's made his way to Manhattan, he's feeling malicious . . . and if the Ghostbusters can't stop him, he'll burn the city to the ground! It's the beginning of a busy season of horrifying holidays for our heroes -- HAPPY HORROR DAYS starts here!



Image Comics


Book: Alex + Ada #1

Description:

From JONATHAN LUNA (GIRLS, THE SWORD, Spider-Woman, ULTRA) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids. But when Ada is dropped into his life, will Alex keep her? This will be JONATHAN LUNA's return to comics after three years off since the end of THE SWORD!
       



Book: Drumhellar #1

Description:

When shock-induced visions drive a detective specializing in the paranormal to a small town in South Dakota, he finds himself up against flesh-hungry bog-men, his ex-girlfriend, their mutual ex-girlfriend (did we mention she's a werewolf?), and a demon that's stolen his arsenal of psychedelics. Then things start to get weird. We live in strange times. They call for strange ways!

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