Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Book Watch: Six Comics/Graphic Novels from Star Wars to Wonder Woman

This is a great time to be a comic book reader because there is such a large variety of book to read from.

For this Book Watch I wanted to focus on some comics I've been keeping my eye on such as the highly anticipated Wonder Woman Earth One. I can't wait to read that book.

Here are the rest of my picks:



Book: Star Wars volume #1: Skywalker Strikes (issues #1-6) by Jason Aaron with illustrations by John Cassaday and Laura Martin

Publication: October 6, 2015

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Description:

The greatest space adventure of all returns to Marvel! Luke Skywalker and the ragtag rebel band opposing the Galactic Empire are fresh off their biggest victory yet - the destruction of the massive Death Star. But the Empire's not toppled yet!

Join Luke, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO, R2-D2 and the rest of the Rebel Alliance as they fight for freedom against the evil of Darth Vader and his master, the Emperor! But when a Rebel assault goes very wrong, Han and Leia will have to think fast to make their escape...while Luke finds himself face-to-face with Darth Vader! In the explosive aftermath, a humbled Luke returns to Tatooine to learn more about his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi. Meanwhile, Leia and Han undertake a vital - and dangerous -secret mission...but can they succeed without Luke?






Book: Superman Adventures volume #1 (issues #1-10) by various writers and illustrators

Publication: Republished November 17, 2015

Publisher: DC Comics

Description:

Mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent, Superman, has to convince the citizens of Metropolis that he is indeed a force for good when arch-villain Lex Luthor unleashes a terrifying robot-clone on the city. Superman has his work cut out to keep the city safe, and his true identity a secret.






Book: Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham by Mike Mignola and various artists

Publication: Republished December 22, 2015

Publisher: DC Comics

Description:

In this tale of horror in Gotham City co-written by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, Bruce Wayne unintentionally brings a dark evil back from a rescue mission. Includes appearances by The Penguin, The Demon, Man-Bat, Ra's al Ghul and many other Batman villains.







Book: Crystal Cadets by Anne Toole with illustrations by Katie O'Neill

Publication: December 24, 2015

Publisher: Roar Comics

Description:

Zoe has always felt out of place; her foster parents are great and all, but she's long felt like something was missing. That is, of course, until she discovers a mysterious gem left to her by her birth mother and her whole universe gets flipped around! When the crystal grants Zoe mysterious powers of light she becomes the Diamond Cadet, and she's not the only one; suddenly she's meeting new friends who shoot flames and glowing green arrows. It's all fun at first, but when The Darkness possesses Zoe's foster parents her only choice is to join this wild group of action-hero girls, traveling the globe to defeat The Darkness and find a cure!







Book: Blood Stain volume #1 written and illustrated by Linda Sejic

Publication: February 11, 2016

Publisher: Image Comics

Description:

Mad science at its finest. Chemistry major, Elliot Torres has been unable to keep a steady job and eventually accepts a job by a rumored mad scientist Dr. Vlad Stein. Humorous hijinks ensue as their collaboration becomes epic.







Book: Wonder Woman: Earth One volume #1 by Grant Morrison with illustrations by Yanick Paquette

Publication: April 12, 2016

Publisher: DC Comics

Description:

For millennia, the Amazons of Paradise Island have created a thriving society away from the blight of man. One resident, however, is not satisfied with this secluded life—Diana, Princess of the Amazons, knows there is more in this world and wants to explore, only to be frustrated by her protective mother, Hippolyta. Diana finds her escape when Air Force pilot Steve Trevor, the first man she has ever seen, crashes onto their shores. With his life hanging in the balance, Diana ventures into the long forbidden world of men. The Amazons chase after her and bring her back to Paradise Island in chains to face trial for breaking their oldest law—staying separated from the world that wronged them.

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