Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: July 6th Picks

How is everyone on this Comic Book Wednesday? I have a few upcoming reviews I will be posting and included are the first two issues of Scooby Apocalypse.

For today's list, I only have two new books: Batman '66 meets Steed and Mrs. Peel (miniseries) and The Flintstones. The rest, of course are my usual group of books.

Here's my list:


DC Comics

Aquaman #2

Book: Aquaman #2

Description:

'THE DROWNING,' Chapter Two:

In issue #2, unity between land and sea is Arthur Curry's greatest dream. But Black Manta has a dream too: to destroy everything Aquaman stands for, starting with the sea king's Atlantean embassy and everyone in it.






Batman #2

Book: Batman #2

Description:

'I AM GOTHAM' Chapter Two:

In issue #2, after a brush with disaster, Batman struggles to reconcile the fate he could be leaving behind for his city, and reaches out to the idealistic new hero, Gotham. But an evil is building that may overcome both Batman and his new ally.






Batman 66 Meets Steed And Mrs Peel #1 (of 6)

Book: Batman '66 meets Steed and Mrs. Peel #1 (of 6)

Description:

England swings and so does the Dynamic Duo in this historic pairing of two of the hippest shows from 1960s television. DC Comics and BOOM! Studios join forces to bring these iconic characters together for the first time! As Bruce Wayne shows the beautiful head of a UK electronics company the sights of Gotham, they are interrupted by the felonious feline Catwoman!

Unwilling to leave Miss Michaela Gough unprotected, Bruce resigns himself to the fact that Batman cannot save the day. But some new players have arrived in town-though even as the lovely, catsuit-clad Mrs. Peel and her comrade John Steed take control of the situation, nefarious plots continue apace!






Batman Beyond #14

Book: Batman Beyond #14

Description:

The epic 'Wired for Death' storyline continues as the mysterious Rewire's true identity is finally revealed. It's an explosive revelation that can only lead to a climactic showdown between Rewire and Batman as they're both being manipulated by Spellbinder.







Flintstones #1

Book: Flintstones #1

Description:

Welcome to Bedrock, where Paleolithic humans head to dinner for a taste of artisanal mammoth after shopping at Neandertall & Big Men's Clothing, where Wilma shows her modern art, and where, if you take a plane, you could literally end up sitting ON the tail section.

Join Fred and Barney as Mister Slate sends them on a mission to show some Neanderthals a night on the town in hopes of luring them into this new system called 'working for a living.' In Slate's Quarry, of course. Is Fred's ship about to come in?

Find out when the gang finishes out the evening at the employee hot tub party, where they learn how the one percent lives here in Bedrock, home to the world's first civilization and the modern stone-age family-The Flintstones. Don't miss this extra-sized debut issue!







Future Quest #2 (Thompson Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Future Quest #2

Description:

Still reeling from their encounter with the ghost from outer space, Jonny and Hadji reach the wreckage of the vessel that burst through the vortex. The ship's sole survivor doesn't remember what she was fleeing, or even her own name...but she does know her pet is called Blip.

Plus: journey to Earth's past, 45,000 years ago-and witness the birth of the world's first fantastic hero: Mightor!






Green Arrow #2

Book: Green Arrow #2

Description:

'THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OLIVER QUEEN' Chapter Two:

In #2, Green Arrow is betrayed, broken and left for dead. He wakes up in a world where the once-wealthy Oliver Queen has no resources and only the faintest clue what's happened to him. Meanwhile, in a distant land, an old ally begins a quest to help the Emerald Archer in his darkest hour.






Justice League Rebirth #1

Book: Justice League Rebirth #1

Description:

Spinning out of the events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1, a new day dawns for Earth's greatest heroes as they welcome three new members to the team, including...Superman? Who is this strange visitor from a dead world-and can he be trusted? Batman and Wonder Woman aren't so sure.






Superman #2

Book: Superman #2

Description:

'THE SON OF SUPERMAN' Chapter Two:

In #2, Superboy takes flight as he accompanies his father, the Man of Steel, on their first mission together to confront a creature more dangerous than anyone realizes. Will the duo triumph...or will they die when they face the lethal force of the Eradicator?







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

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

Description:

Superman's final confrontation with the army of Darkseid is at hand! What will be the fate of the three new Supermen, and what is the secret of Krypton?!





Dynamite Entertainment

Vampirella Vol. 3 #5 (Cover A - Zullo)

Book: Vampirella #5

Description:

What do you get when you put two werewolves, a telepath, a vampire from space, and a demonically-charged horror queen in the basement of a mansion filled with monsters? You get the fifth issue of Vampirella, that's what - the epic conclusion to our first arc!






Marvel Comics

Captain America Sam Wilson #11

Book: Captain America: Sam Wilson #11

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

With the battle lines forming, Sam must choose a side






Deadpool vs. Gambit #2 (of 5)

Book: Deadpool vs Gambit #2 (of 5)

Description:

Deadpool and Gambit have put aside their differences to pull one last scam...

...swindling an object of mythical power out from under a Chinese businessman.

Spoiler: It doesn't go according to plan. Can they talk their way out of this one?






Invincible Iron Man #11

Book: Invincible Iron Man #11

Description:

On the road to CIVIL WAR II!

During the last Civil War, Tony Stark and Captain America battled to the bitter end. Now they find themselves on the same side. Or do they?

It is Steve Rogers and Tony Stark like you have never seen them before.







Spider-Woman #9

Book: Spider-Woman #9

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Spider-Woman has history with both sides of CIVIL WAR II, so things are more complicated than just picking a side.

Plus, she's got her baby to consider now, and she can't risk her life putting him in harm's way.

But Jess has never been one to just sit on the sidelines.






Vote Loki #2

Book: Vote Loki #2

Description:

Presidential candidate Loki Laufeyson is finding it hard to roll with the punches of the campaign trail. As if proving his eligibility isn't hard enough, the media has started the HORRIBLE rumor that his Super P.A.C. is actually a cult under Loki's control!

Plus, the Marvel heroes finally figured out how to successfully fight Loki in his new role: attack ads. God bless (Captain) America, eh?

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