Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: Mar 30th Picks

A short list this week with only nine books, I didn't see a lot out there that I wanted to read. My list includes: Jughead, the last issues of Batman and Robin Eternal and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.

It really was slim pickings this week.


Archie Comics

Archie Comics Double Digest #267

Book: Archie Comics Double Digest #267

Description:

When Mr. Weatherbee has had enough of the teens' sloppy attire in the halls of his school, he decides to enforce a mandatory dress code for Riverdale High. Unfortunately, the new dress code is a bit too high class for some of the students. Can they afford to look presentable? Or will they end up making clowns of themselves? Find out in 'Mess Code!' the fun, all-new lead story to this comics double digest!




Jughead #5 (Regular Cover A Henderson)

Book: Jughead #5

Description:

Riverdale High was just the beginning as Principal Stanger's despotic reach shuts down Pop's Shoppe! Jughead and the gang need to stop him once and for all! Maybe with the help of the SuperTeens and Iron Mantle?




DC Comics

Aquaman #50

Book: Aquaman #50

Description:

Dead Water is a killer and a monster. No matter where you go, he can reach you if there's even one drop of water present. Pray that Aquaman finds you first! And the most famous oceanic hero on Earth is Aquaman, right? In our gala 50th issue, make way for...Aquawoman!





Batman And Robin Eternal #26

Book: Batman and Robin Eternal #26

Description:

It's the catastrophic conclusion of the acclaimed weekly series that brings together all of Batman's one-time partners! Mother's trap has been sprung, and the whole world is feeling her wrath! Can Dick Grayson pull together his allies to fight an entire army of foes? Is one among them still under Mother's control? And what will become of Cassandra Cain? You won't believe how huge this battle can become!





Justice League Of America #8

Book: Justice League of America #8

Description:

With Earth as collateral damage, the Kryptonian deity called Rao has the Justice League on the ropes! It would take a miracle to defeat him. Good thing the League makes miracles look easy...




IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #3

Book: Ghostbusters International #3

Description:

'Help Wanted.' Janine Melnitz is stuck trying to staff the New York office and the hiring process tends to bring out the weirdos. Meanwhile, the Ghostbusters' investigation of Poveglia turns up a psycho-kinetically charged artifact.




Marvel Comics


Book: Captain America: Sam Wilson #7

Description:

ENORMOUS 75th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! AN AVENGERS STANDOFF tie-in! Since World War II, Steve Rogers has wielded his red, white and blue shield against unspeakable odds. When he fell, his brother in arms, Bucky Barnes, picked it up. When it was time to rest, he handed it to his good friend, Sam Wilson. But now Steve will be asked to wield it one last time, against a foe so deadly he knows it could very well be his final stand. Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of Marvel's Sentinel of Liberty with a story of Captain Americas present and former -- with this explosive, world-changing chapter in the blockbuster spring Avengers event, STANDOFF. Plus, stories celebrating the legacy and legend of Captain America throughout history.





Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #5

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #5

Description:

BUSTED!

What's a kid to do when the grown-ups think they know better than you?

LUNELLA LAFAYETTE needs her partner-in-crime, DEVIL DINOSAUR, back at her side. So she's gonna have to get creative...

But she better watch her back - 'cause the vicious KILLER FOLKS are getting used to modern life. And they're more formidable than ever!





Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #6 (New Series)

Book: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #6

Description:

PART ONE OF 'ANIMAL HOUSE,' A CROSSOVER WITH HOWARD THE DUCK!

Squirrel Girl and Howard will team up against an enemy that neither Squirrel Girl (who has defeated Galactus) or Howard the Duck (who has defeated... uh... well, listen, I'm sure he's got other qualities) could take down on their own!

Will they fight over a trivial misunderstanding? Will they band together against a common enemy? Will Squirrel Girl say 'duck!' to mean 'lower your head' but Howard will misinterpret it as a call for his attention, leading him to get hit on the head by something?

At least ONE of those three questions will be answered with a 'yes' in this issue!

CONCLUDED NEXT MONTH IN HOWARD THE DUCK #6!

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