Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: August 24th Picks

Good Morning and Happy Comic Book Wednesday!

What's everyone picking up this week? I have a long list of books but there is only one that's new: Blue Beetle Rebirth. Jaime Reyes is back with another series, the last one for the New 52 was cancelled. I actually enjoyed reading that Blue Beetle series (volume #1: Metamorphosis and volume #2: Blue Diamond), hopefully this one will fair much better.

Here's the rest of my list:


Archie Comics

Archie #11 (Cover A - Regular Veronica Fish Cover)

Book: Archie #11

Description:

Archie and Jughead have been playing their instruments in Archie's garage for a while, but now it's finally time for them to take their talents elsewhere. Veronica suggests that the two form a band - assuming, of course, that she gets to be their lead singer.

This bothers Betty, since music was a deep connection that she had always shared with Archie - so she'll just have to form her own rival band. Now it's #TeamArchie vs. #TeamBetty in a battle of the bands that has the whole school picking sides!




Boom! Studios

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2016 Annual #1

Book: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2016 Annual #1

Description:

Comics creators come together to celebrate their mutual love of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! From short stories like 'The Origin of Goldar' to 'What Would Happen If Bulk and Skull Became Rangers?', this oversized, anthology collection features contributions from creators like Terry Moore, Rob Guillory, James Kochalka, and more! 40 pages of new story and art!





DC Comics

Action Comics #962

Book: Action Comics #962

Description:

'Path to Doom' part six!

In the epic conclusion, the mystery of Black Zero deepens just as the Man of Steel makes a fateful decision that may stop Doomsday, but also risks the lives of those he loves most.






Batgirl #2

Book: Batgirl #2

Description:

'Beyond Burnside' part two.

Batgirl is off to Singapore! Following the mysterious advice of the ancient superhero known as Fruit Bat, Babs dives into the dangerous world of MMA fighting.

But her first opponent may be more than just an adversary in the ring. Could she be connected to Babs' new travel-companion-slash-maybe-crush?






Blue Beetle Rebirth #1

Book: Blue Beetle Rebirth #1

Description:

Lost in the desert with no memory of the past few years, teenager Jaime Reyes must find his way home again-but when he reaches his town, he's shocked to find it abandoned and in the hands of government officials...officials who are very interested in the Blue Beetle and the scarab that gives him his power!

How can Jaime find his family and uncover the secret behind the town's seizure-and why Kord Industries is helping keep the world from learning the truth?







Book: Detective Comics #939

Description:

'Rise of the Batmen' part six!

The full scope of the Colony's plans, and their mysterious leader, have all been revealed...so what's it going to take to stop them? Believe us, you are not prepared for the last scene!







Book: The Flash #5

Description:

'Lightning Strikes Twice' part five!

With Central City now protected by dozens of freshly trained Flashes, Barry Allen takes time out to explore a new relationship. Meanwhile, a serial killer targets citizen speedsters as Wally West takes his first steps toward becoming the new Kid Flash...






Harleys Little Black Book #4

Book: Harley's Little Black Book #4

Description:

Harley's been to some very strange places in her bizarre life...but an alternate-reality time-travel trip is a new one even for her! Somehow, some way, Harley's managed to find herself in the world of the Bombshells, a universe where female heroes have taken to the battlefield of World War II! And most unbelievably of all...she's gonna meet herself?! Our heads hurt already.






Scooby Doo Where Are You #72

Book: Scooby-Doo! Where Are You? #72

Description:

From grizzled outlaws to sequined songstresses, the cream of country music has come together for a gala, foot-stompin' benefit concert...except for one small problem: the concert hall is haunted! There's a whole heap of pickin' and grinnin'-not to mention runnin' and hidin'-when Scooby and the gang come face to face with...the Phantom of the Opry!






Teen Titans #23

Book: Teen Titans #23

Description:

When H.I.V.E. threatens to destroy New Orleans, the city turns to the Teen Titans for help! But the H.I.V.E. Queen is ready for the Titans, and has a special surprise in store for Red Robin...







Titans #2

Book: Titans #2

Description:

'Remember the Titans' part two!

As the Titans prepare to do the unthinkable in order to defeat the intergalactic demon that stole time itself from the DC Universe, enter the Fearsome Five! But are the sinister quintet acting of their own accord...or are greater forces at work?






Wonder Woman #5

Book: Wonder Woman #5

Description:

'The Lies' part three!

Steve Trevor finds himself trapped in the heart of Urzkartaga's darkness, with Wonder Woman and Cheetah the only hope of rescue for him and his men. But how far can Cheetah be trusted?





Dynamite Entertainment

Dejah Thoris #6 (of 6)

Book: Dejah Thoris #6

Description:

The thrilling conclusion to Dejah's latest adventure! Reunited with John Carter, Dejah arrives in Helium to find the city in the midst of an uproarious revolution! Will she be able to bring peace to her city and find the truth behind the disappearance of her father?







Miss Fury Vol. 2 #5 (of 5) (Cover A - Lotay)

Book: Miss Fury #5

Description:

Marla must choose her fate as past and future collide. Is she Marla Drake, friend and co-worker, or Miss Fury, a creature of dark power and fierce retribution? The answer lies far from land as the Minor Key seeks to unlock an apocalypse they can't control, forcing Miss Fury to confront the mysterious force coiled within her. Will she learn to harness it in time, or will all of New York pay the price?





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #8

Book: Ghostbusters International #8

Description:

Thanks to the diligence of Egon Spengler, the Ghostbusters are now finally aware of who and what they've been up against... but that information has come at a cost! The boys and girls in grey will need help to deal with this new threat, and they'll go to the ends of the earth (and beyond) to find it!







Book: The X-Files 2016 #5

Description:

Ishmael, Part 2 of 2: Agent Scully finds herself the target of a stalker, who also threatens to reveal a dark family secret that she's even kept from her trusted partner Agent Mulder.





Marvel Comics

Captain America Steve Rogers #4

Book: Captain America: Steve Rogers #4

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

With war on the horizon, Steve attempts to broker a truce between Iron Man and Captain Marvel.






Captain Marvel #8

Book: Captain Marvel #8

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

No time for second-guessing, Captain Marvel is determined to change the future to protect the present.

With wins on her side, Carol knows her mission is the right thing to do, but does everyone else?

Sensational writing team Ruth and Chris Gage bring you a Civil War II story that will change everything for Captain Marvel.






International Iron Man #6

Book: International Iron Man #6

Description:

Tony is reeling from the reveal of who his biological parents are as his past and present collide in ways that will define his character for years to come.

But will any of this change Tony's tune as relates to the monumental events of CIVIL WAR II?






Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #10

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #10

Description:

GUEST-STARRING MS. MARVEL - MOON GIRL'S CASE OF 'COSMIC COOTIES' CONTINUES!!!

Let's hope it's not permanent: What's causing LUNELLA LAFAYETTE to swap minds with DEVIL DINOSAUR?

What kind of danger has KID KREE set into motion for his archnemesis, MOON GIRL?

Giant lizards! Inhuman heroes! Alien armies! This issue has it ALL!!!






Patsy Walker Aka Hellcat #9

Book: Patsy Walker A.K.A. Hellcat #9

Description:

Out of time, money and options, Hedy Wolfe calls up the two people Patsy most hoped to leave behind - her (literally) Evil Ex-Boyfriends.

How will Hellcat and friends contend with this dynamic dude-o?

See what I did there?! Come on, you loved it!!!






Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #11

Book: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #11

Description:

This special one-off issue promises two amazing things: SUPER HEROICS and COMPUTER SCIENCE.

Yes! By the end of this issue, you will know both how Squirrel Girl can take down COUNT NEFARIA and also a few really fundamental concepts in computer science!

Have we found a way to express CS concepts through the medium of super hero fights? YOU'LL HAVE TO ORDER THE ISSUE TO FIND OUT!

But yeah, we totally did.

Featuring all the greatest Squirrel Girl tropes you love! Including fights, jokes and COLD, HARD LOGIC.

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