Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: March 2nd Picks

What's everyone picking up this week?

There are three new series starting today: Black Widow, Vampirella (thankfully with an updated costume) and Mockingbird and of course they are on my list. There is also a special one-shot issue of Ghostbusters out today.

Well, here is the rest of my list:


Archie Comics

Jughead & Archie Comics Double Digest #19

Book: Jughead and Archie Comics Double Digest #19

Description:

When Mr. Lodge needs some assistance fixing up Lodge Manor, Archie and Jughead offer to help make some repairs. Mr. Lodge isn't sure he trusts them, but with the power of 'how-to' videos on MyTube, Archie promises they can fix anything - for free! Will Archie and Jughead be regular fixer-uppers, or will Mr. Lodge end up getting exactly what he paid for? Find out in 'Fix-It Friends,' the hilarious lead story in this comics double digest!




Boom! Studios

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1

Book: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1

Description:

This is Green Ranger Year One! The Green Ranger's addition to the team has brought new instability and uncertainty to the Rangers. With remnants of Rita Repulsa's control still stirring in the back of Tommy's mind, he must confront the fact he may be more of a danger to his new team than a help. As Rita plays the heroes against each other, her ultimate plan begins to take form, and vengeance for the Green Ranger's betrayal will be unleashed on Angel Grove. Also featuring a Bulk & Skull short story by Steve Orlando (Midnighter) and artist Corin Howell that puts the pair on the ultimate mission to impress Kimberly and Trini!




DC Comics

Batgirl #49

Book: Batgirl #49

Description:

To unravel the secret of Batgirl's bizarre new nemesis, her friends must travel to strange and uncharted territory: the inside of Barbara Gordon's spectacular mind!





Batman 66 Meets The Man From Uncle #4 (of 6)

Book: Batman '66 Meets The Man From U.N.C.L.E. #4 (of 6)

Description:

T.H.R.U.S.H.'s mysterious new leader puts Batman, Robin, Solo and Kuryakin in the ultimate death trap-a deserted island filled with deadly devices engineered by the likes of Poison Ivy and Scarecrow. Robbed of all of their gadgets, how will our crime-fighting castaways ever make it home alive?







Book: Batman and Robin Eternal #22

Description:

Damian Wayne arrives to tell the rest of the Robins the truth about Batman. Harper and Cassandra are the prisoners of Mother, but will they kill each other before Mother even has a chance?





Batman Beyond #10

Book: Batman Beyond #10

Description:

Captured by the Splicers, Batman is set to become the latest guinea pig in their DNA experiments! His only hope may be the very thing that got him into this mess, as Matt's investigations into history's greatest heroes-long thought dead in the war with Brother Eye-finally bears fruit: enter the Justice League Beyond!





Detective Comics #50

Book: Detective Comics #50

Description:

Jim Gordon faces his past in this extra-sized conclusion to his most shocking cold case yet. With history itself forcing him to reflect on the last year as Batman, Gordon must make a decision about what his future holds in Gotham City.






Midnighter #10

Book: Midnighter #10

Description:

It's Midnighter versus the Suicide Squad, round two-unfortunately, Parasite came very, very prepared! Have they found a way to set a trap from which Midnighter can't think his way out?






Scooby Doo Team Up #15

Book: Scooby-Doo Team Up #15

Description:

Sure, The Flash runs faster than anyone on Earth. But Scooby and Shaggy run away faster than anyone on Earth! And it's no wonder why, when the gang accompanies the Scarlet Speedster to the heart of Africa to come face to snout with that talking, anthropoid apparition-the Ghost of Gorilla City!




Dynamite Entertainment


Book: Dejah Thoris #2

Description:

Exiled from the kingdom of Helium and on the run, Dejah Thoris turns to the Army of Barsoom. Will she be able to survive long enough to solve the mystery of her father's disappearance? Plus: John Carter explores the conspiracy at home in Helium!





Vampirella Vol. 3 #1 (Cover B - Anacleto Connect)

Book: Vampirella #1

Description:

Vampirella takes Hollywood in this new adventure of the classic demon-hunting, monster-slaying, thrill-seeking vampire queen. When her stately manor is attacked, she begins to unravel a plot as old as the silver screen, discovering what monsters really lurk in the shadows of the City of Angels. Writer Kate Leth (Adventure Time, Edward Scissorhands) says, 'Can Vampirella be both a cult icon on the rise and take down an empire of ghouls and ghosts? Signs point to: Hell, yes!




IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters Deviations (One Shot)

Book: Ghostbusters Deviation (one-shot)

Description:

In a world, where on that fateful day in New York, the Ghostbusters did NOT cross streams, and were thus unable to destroy Gozer or close his portal. Now, 31 days later, NYC has descended into chaos and ruin, ruled with the deliciously soft fist of... THE STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOW MAN!




Marvel Comics

Black Widow #1

Book: Black Widow #1

Description:

S.H.I.E.L.D.'S MOST WANTED! The Eisner Award-winning team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are taking Black Widow on the lam! Natasha has spent years gathering secrets, and when some of the darkest ones begin mysteriously going public, no one is safe. With her betrayed former confederates at S.H.I.E.L.D. on her heels and a lifetime of training and ingenuity at her disposal, Natasha's out for answers in a knock-down-drag-out tale of action and espionage! Hidden enemies, old friends and unusual allies collide, and all eyes are on Black Widow. The chase is on!






Invincible Iron Man #7

Book: Invincible Iron Man #7

Description:

'THE WAR MACHINES' PART 2!

War Machine and Iron Man team up to stop a brand new threat to the Marvel Universe... like only they can. All this plus more hints to next summer's insane Marvel blockbuster event.






Mockingbird #1

Book: Mockingbird #1

Description:

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Now in her own ongoing series! Bobbi Morse is Mockingbird, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s most versatile, most in-demand agent! But a string of missions gone wrong indicate that something strange is lurking within S.H.I.E.L.D.'s own medical and recovery network.

How far will Mockingbird have to go in order to solve this puzzle box and get to the truth





Spider-Man #2

Book: Spider-Man #2

Description:

The Avengers are down and Miles Morales stands alone against a villain with the power to destroy the universe.

More importantly, his grades are in the toilet.

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