Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: April 6th Picks

Hey Guys, Happy Comic Book Wednesday!

A lot of new books out today: Miss Fury, Black Panther, Harley Quinn and The Suicide Squad April Fool Special (one-shot) and Star Wars: Poe Dameron.

Even though Star Wars: Poe Dameron is on this list, it's not on my pull list. So, at the moment I'm not 100% sure I'm going to be picking it up. However, the description does seem interesting which is why I put it on my list. Okay rambling now over, what is everyone picking up this week?



Archie Comics

Archie #7 (Cover A - Regular Veronica Fish)

Book: Archie #7

Description:

Hiram Lodge finally learns who his daughter, Veronica, is dating. And when he realizes that it's the boy who destroyed their mansion-to-be, his resulting rage will upend the entire town of Riverdale in this next installment of the best-selling all-new Archie series!




Boom! Studios

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #2

Book: Mighty Morphin Power Ranger #2

Description:

Scorpina goes for Tommy where it hurts the most. Rita won't give up on her Green Ranger that easily. With Tommy's life hanging in the balance, the Rangers must get together to save their friend, or risk losing him forever.




DC Comics

Batgirl #50

Book: Batgirl #50

Description:

It's the explosive conclusion of the epic that changed Barbara Gordon forever! The enemy lurking at the edges of Batgirl's life has been revealed, as have the gang of heroes assembled to help her! From this point on, Batgirl doesn't walk alone! It's an extra-sized celebration of the greatest hero Burnside has ever known, from Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr!





Batman Beyond #11

Book: Batman Beyond #11

Description:

Growing tensions between the citizens and refugees of Neo-Gotham have finally erupted into full-on revolt! The city's in disarray and Batman's fighting for his life-not just against the Splicers of Metropolis, but against the Justice League itself! A new power and a new ally will be key if Batman is to have any hope of leading both cities to the freedom they seek in this new world.





Detective Comics #51

Book: Detective Comics #51

Description:

When Jim Gordon gets a call from his old Marine Corps friends, he sets off to their base to investigate a potential crime-and he's bringing his Batman suit along, just in case.





Harley Quinn & Suicide Squad April Fools Special #1

Book: Harley Quinn and The Suicide Squad April Fools Special #1

Description:

Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, M.D., welcomes you to Evil Anonymous, the support group for super villains in need; where no problem is too insane or homicidal, and where discretion is assured as only a clown princess of crime can-which is to say, not at all. But when Harley Quinn starts using her patients' own evil schemes against them, it turns out that a much bigger, far more dangerous, and truly life-altering joke is being played on her.





Midnighter #11

Book: Midnighter #11

Description:

At last, it's the moment we've all been waiting for: Apollo returns! Midnighter's caught in the crossfire between the Suicide Squad and Spyral-now he must team up with his ex to stop Henry Bendix from creating a monster!





Superman The Coming Of The Supermen #3 (of 6)

Book: Superman: The Coming of the Supermen #3 (of 6)

Description:

As Superman tries to find answers as to why Darkseid's son, Kalibak, has kidnapped a young Middle-Eastern boy and his dog, three other Kryptonians have come to watch over Earth. Meanwhile, the planet Nibiru, which became New Krypton for the liberated Kandorians, is preparing to host Darkseid as he attempts to subjugate their world to make it his New Apokolips.





Dynamite Entertainment

Miss Fury Vol. 2 #1 (Cover A - Lotay)

Book: Miss Fury #1

Description:

The Golden Age heroine returns! New York during the Second World War is a place of mystery and intrigue, but with all our boys fighting in Europe, who will stand up to the forces of darkness at home? Miss Fury is ready to step into the breach, but even she doesn't understand the shadow she carries within herself. Is it a force of good or of evil? And can she learn to control it in time to stop the deadly attack that threatens to destroy the Big Apple?






Vampirella Vol. 3 #2 (Cover B - Davila)

Book: Vampirella #2

Description:

Vampirella makes her stage debut as an icon, but the spotlight can be deadly. Everyone in Hollywood seems to have their secrets, from the mysterious Slade to Vampi's new agent, Juliette Court. As her star rises, so do... (wait for it) ...the STAKES!




IDW Publishing

My Little Pony Friends Forever #27

Book: My Little Pony Friends Forever #27

Description:

It's cider season and things are busy at Sweet Apple Acres! Unfortunately, Granny has broken her hip and Pinkie Pie is called in to look after the cantankerous elder! Will Pinkie's optimism triumph over Granny's stubbornness?





X-Files Season 11 #8

Book: The X-Files Season 11 #8

Description:

'Endgames,' Part 3 (of 3): Gibson Praise sees his master plan close to becoming reality. Will Mulder and Scully be able to stop him? Will they really want to? Find out in the stunning finale of Season 11!




Marvel Comics

Black Panther #1

Book: Black Panther #1

Description:

A new era for the Black Panther starts here! Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner TA-NEHISI COATES (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend BRIAN STELFREEZE, 'A Nation Under Our Feet' is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther's struggle to do right by his people as their ruler. The indomitable will of Wakanda -- the famed African nation known for its vast wealth, advanced technology and warrior traditions -- has long been reflected in the will of its monarchs, the Black Panthers.

But now the current Black Panther, T'Challa, finds that will tested by a superhuman terrorist group called The People that has sparked a violent uprising among the citizens of Wakanda. T'Challa knows the country must change to survive -- the question is, will the Black Panther survive the change?





Black Widow #2

Book: Black Widow #2

Description:

IT'S S.H.I.E.L.D.'s FUNERAL. As S.H.I.E.L.D.'s top brass gather to bury one of their own, they make an attractive target. Lucky for Maria Hill, the agency's persona non grata, Black Widow, is still watching over them. But that could mean Natasha will have a hard time watching her own back!





Invincible Iron Man #8

Book: Invincible Iron Man #8

Description:

'THE WAR MACHINES' PART 3! Spider-Man, 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.






Spider-Man #3

Book: Spider-Man #3

Description:

Miles finds himself face-to-face with his toughest villain yet- HIS GRANDMOTHER!!!

And an Avengers-study session (date?) with Ms. Marvel goes horribly wrong!





Star Wars Poe Dameron #1

Book: Star Wars: Poe Dameron #1

Description:

AN ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES SPINNING OUT OF STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS!

Poe Dameron, former Republic flyer turned Resistance fighter, is the best pilot in the galaxy. Hand-picked for the resistance by General Leia Organa to lead a squadron on a top secret and vital mission...Poe sets off investigating sites of historical importance to the Force.

Revealing backstory leading directly into the holidays' greatest adventure, follow Poe and his X-Wing squadron on covert missions against the First Order brought to you by writer Charles Soule (Star Wars: Lando, Daredevil) and artist Phil Noto (Star Wars: Chewbacca, Black Widow)!

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