Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: Feb. 24th Picks

I have three new miniseries on today's list: Steven Universe & The Crystal Gems, Superman: The Coming of the Supermen and X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever.

I forgot to put the Superman mini on my pull list hopefully there will be some still on the shelves by the time I make it to the comic book store.



Boom! Studios

Steven Universe & Crystal Gems #1

Book: Steven Universe & The Crystal Gems #1 (of 4)

Description:

In this new four-issue miniseries, Steven takes the Gems out for a camping trip and tells them spooky stories around the camp fire. The Gems don't give him much of a reaction, but they do tell him a spooky story of their own about a monster who turns bad Gems into glass and shatters them. Pearl assures a terrified Steven that it's just a story, but suddenly people around Beach City start turning up frozen in glass...




DC Comics

Aquaman #49

Book: Aquaman #49

Description:

In the aftermath of the Thule invasion, Aquaman must show the people of Atlantis that he was the target of a conspiracy and earn their trust once more. And no, it's not going to be easy...






Book: Batman and Robin Eternal #21

Description:

The origin of Mother. Batman returns to Europe and discovers Mother's true history.






Cyborg #8

Book: Cyborg #8

Description:

Following the Technosapien invasion, the government implements greater regulation on cybernetics. Their first step is determining ownership of the cybernetics implanted in Vic Stone, setting up a major conflict when it is decided that Vic is actually property of the government. And when he refuses to comply, a warrant is issued for his arrest-and Vic Stone becomes a hunted man!






Grayson #17

Book: Grayson #17

Description:

Agent 37 has run out of allies to turn to in his fight against Spyral. His only choice is to go even deeper into the shadows and recruit a team of spies that will help him challenge the monster that Spyral has become since his former friends Tiger and Helena took over the organization.






Justice League #48

Book: Justice League #48

Description:

The epic 'Darkseid War' continues as the League is forced to unite with their evil counterparts, the Crime Syndicate, to defeat the nigh-omnipotent Anti-Monitor! Plus, what is the terrible secret behind Superwoman's newborn child?





Justice League 3001 #9

Book: Justice League 3001 #9

Description:

After suffering a brutal defeat by Lady Styx's legion, the remaining members of the Justice League are forced into hiding-but there are eyes everywhere. And what's the best way to hide in plain sight? Create secret identities! But even that may not be enough deceive Styx's deadliest bounty hunter: Eclipso!





Superman Lois And Clark #5

Book: Superman: Lois & Clark #5

Description:

How do you fight a villain who is a reality TV star and still stay undercover? That's what Superman is up against as he faces a threat created just for ratings: Blackrock! Meanwhile, Intergang has Lois Lane in their crosshairs!






Book: Superman: The Coming of the Supermen #1 (of 6)

Description:

From legendary writer/artist Neal Adams comes a threat so epic it will take more than one Man of Steel to handle it in this new 6-issue miniseries! As Darkseid and the hordes of Apokolips lay waste to the world, even Superman is overwhelmed-but not for long, as three heroes from the miniaturized city of Kandor emerge at full size, armed with all the vast powers of Kal-El, ready to become the new Supermen! This battle of titans also features the machinations of Lex Luthor, plus fan favorites Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane aiding in the fight for Truth, Justice and the American Way.






Teen Titans #17

Book: Teen Titans #17

Description:

With their backs against the wall, the Titans are wanted across the country! Now, Tim Drake must find a way to clear the team's name while staying one step ahead of the law. But Wonder Girl's past is also catching up with her and it won't wait for the Titans' troubles to calm down.





We Are Robin #9

Book: We Are Robin #9

Description:

The Jokers are growing in power while the Robins remain divided on how-or if-they should respond. While Dre tracks Smiley and his gang, Dax tries to reach out to Izzy. But with Duke and Riko out of the game, will their team mean anything once the Jokers' plans unfold?





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #2 (of 4)

Book: Ghostbusters International #2 (of 4)

Description:

'BENVENUTI A VENEZIA.' Pack your bags! The Ghostbusters head to Venice, Italy, intending to investigate the haunted island of Poveglia, whose spirits are unusually agitated at this time... and on top of it all, Winston is beginning to get a bad feeling about the client that has sent the boys in gray to Europe.




Marvel Comics

Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #4

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #4

Description:

A dinosaur loose in an elementary school! Somebody call for backup!

Enter AMADEUS CHO - TOTALLY AWESOME HULK/monster hunter!

But can MOON GIRL's brains and DEVIL DINOSAUR's brawn take down a HULK?!





Patsy Walker Aka Hellcat #3

Book: Patsy Walker A.K.A. Hellcat #3

Description:

Hellcat and her pals deal with the true scourge of New York City: BEDBUGS. Plus, Patsy gets another job and tries online dating. Which of these horrors is worst?! Find out in the most third issue so far of Patsy Walker, A.K.A. HELLCAT!





Silk #5 (New Series)

Book: Silk #5

Description:

The mysterious ESPECTRO enters Cindy's life for the second time.

Who is he? Does he know where her family is? What is his connection to SILK's?!





Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #5

Book: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #5

Description:

Squirrel Girl has been sent back in time to the sixties, which would be fine I guess, except now the future is ruled by Doctor Doom!

Anyway, that's not her fault, but she's still fixing it because she's just THAT GOOD.

The final battle between Doctor Doom, Squirrel Girl and... an old-lady version of Squirrel Girl from the future?? Yes! Meet the sensational character find of 2016: AN OLD LADY!

Fun fact: Besides adults literally fighting each other, this issue also features SEVERAL jokes!

Don't miss the hit comic featured on Entertainment Weekly's Must List (which was several months ago for everyone reading this, but it was just yesterday when this text was being written and we're all still very excited about it!)!




X-Men Worst X-Man Ever #1 (of 5)

Book: X-Men: Worst X-Man Ever #1 (of 5)

Description:

Bailey Hoskins has just discovered he's a mutant. For someone who's never been special, never stood out, discovering he's 'gifted' is truly a gift-entry into the halls of Xavier's School for Gifted Children and into the ranks of the world-famous X-Men! Unfortunately...Bailey might just be the worst X-Man ever.

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