Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: August 3rd Picks

Happy Comic Book Day!

There is a new Torchwood comic book series, I'm hoping my local comic bookstore will carry it. I love that show even though I'm still disappointed that Ianto, Toshiko and Owen are no longer part of the series (long story short the characters are dead). Maybe with this comic book series, the writers who one of them happens to be John Barrowman (Captain Jack Harkness), perhaps they can find someway to bring back the others characters. Even if that doesn't happen, I'll still look forward to reading this.

The other two new books on my list are: Marvel Tsum Tsum and Harley Quinn. I've seen those little Tsum Tsum plush toys at the store but I haven't bought any. I guess I never realized how popular they are that Marvel gave them a comic book series. I'm going to try to pick up the first issue I want to see what it's about. The Harley Quinn Rebirth series starts today, since I'm still reading the New 52 series I'll pick this up and put it to the side until I get caught up.

Aside from these three new books the rest are my usual books, here's my list:



Archie Comics

Jughead #8 (Cover A - Regular Derek Charm)

Book: Jughead #8

Description:

It's Jughead vs. Archie and Mr. Weatherbee vs ...a Bear?! Even the quiet of the wilderness can't escape the madness that's raging through all of Riverdale!





DC Comics

Aquaman #4

Book: Aquaman #4

Description:

'THE DROWING' Part Four.

Aquaman is arrested for a war crime he didn't commit: ordering an Atlantean terrorist attack on the surface, killing hundreds! The young king is willing to sit behind bars if it means peace between two worlds, but one ally is determined to break Aquaman out, no matter the cost: his girlfriend Mera!







Batman #4

Book: Batman #4

Description:

'I AM GOTHAM' Part Four.

When Gotham City falls prey to true evil, will Batman be abandoned by the new heroes Gotham and Gotham Girl? The Dark Knight must decide who to entrust with the safety of his beloved city if he hopes for any of its citizens to survive.







Batman 66 Meets Steed And Mrs Peel #2 (of 6)

Book: Batman '66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel #2 (of 6)

Description:

Gotham City's police headquarters have been besieged by mysterious metal men, and our heroes are put in an unlikely position: as Catwoman's saviors. And when even Batman's best efforts falter, John Steed's trusty umbrella plays a key role in the rescue!







Batman Beyond #15

Book: Batman Beyond #15

Description:

With the downfall of Brother Eye, a power vacuum has opened up in Gotham City and a longtime villain has stepped into the void to take control. As Tim Drake finds it increasingly difficult to call this future world home, Batman and Rewire become uneasy allies as they're forced to confront the emerging threat of...Spellbinder!








Book: Green Arrow #4

Description:

'THE DEATH AND LIFE OF OLIVER QUEEN' Part Four!

Black Canary steps through the deadly gates of Inferno, the global super-villain answer to Fort Knox, to discover the truth behind the destruction of Oliver Queen's life, fortune and reputation. Meanwhile, Seattle's manhunt for the outlaw Green Arrow takes an exhilarating twist when an old frenemy makes an unexpected return. 'The Death and Life of Oliver Queen' part five! It's Green Arrow and Black Canary versus Shado and the Ninth Circle in the belly of the Inferno.







Harley Quinn #1

Book: Harley Quinn #1

Description:

'DIE LAUGHING' Part One!

Welcome back to Harley Quinn's crazy world on Coney Island...now get ready to wave goodbye, because everyone there just might get eaten alive! Harley's gotta protect her neighborhood against an all-out zombie apocalypse! Break out the chainsaws, everybody!







Justice League #2

Book: Justice League #2

Description:

'THE EXTINCTION MACHINE' Part Two!

Massive earthquakes shake cities to the ground as the ancient intelligence known as the Awakened takes control of the people of Earth, forcing them to turn against anyone with superpowers-including the Justice League! Unable to fight a war on two fronts, Batman asks for help from the one man he trusts less than anyone.







Nightwing #2

Book: Nightwing #2

Description:

'BETTER THAN BATMAN' Part Two!

Nightwing and his new mentor Raptor embark on their first assignment for the Parliament of Owls. Will Raptor prove himself a superior mentor for Nightwing? Or will they both fall prey to the fangs of Kobra?







Superman #4

Book: Superman #4

Description:

'SON OF SUPERMAN' Part Four!

The battle for Jon hits Metropolis as the Eradicator targets Superman's son! Can the Man of Steel protect the city and his son against the Kryptonian executioner-or will he have to make a sacrifice?





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #7

Book: Ghostbusters International #7

Description:

While Ray, Peter, Winston, and Kylie are ghost hunting in Ireland, Egon remains in New York and finally gets to the bottom of a mystery he's been chasing since college... about a powerful Scandinavian spell book. That's right, Egon gets all the answers... and he may wish he hadn't. Bullet points: ' The most devastating monster battle of all time!





Marvel Comics


Book: Deadpool vs. Gambit #3

Description:

The con’s gone south, fast, which leads to…a cookout? Yep – if you wanna see Wade and Remy slinging meat, this book’s for you! Plus…we take a deep dive into the life of…The Scrambler?








Book: Marvel Tsum Tsum #1

Description:

In case you’ve been living under a rock, Tsum Tsums are HUGE! Well, not LITERALLY (they’re actually pretty tiny) but these seemingly cute and cuddly creatures are sweeping the globe! So what happens when these pint-sized piles of fur find their way into the Marvel Universe? After a crate of them falls to Earth en route to THE COLLECTOR, one small group of Brooklyn teenagers will find out! Featuring all of your favorite Marvel heroes and villains, this is sure to be TSUM-thing you won’t want to miss!







Book: Mockingbird #6

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

A top secret mission on behalf of an old friend, a tropical cruise. What could go wrong? Turns out it’s a theme cruise – super-hero themed, naturally – a floating comic con. Now Bobbi is trapped on a boat with a thousand cosplayers, caped colleagues she was trying to avoid, an ex-boyfriend who keeps showing up at inopportune times and a rampaging herd of corgis. When a passenger is murdered, Bobbi must play Hercule Poirot to find the killer and confront some uncomfortable truths from her past in the process.






Silk #11

Book: Silk #11

Description:

Finally, the reveal of SPECTRO!

Who is this ghostly figure and what does he have to do with SILK?!





Vote Loki #3

Book: Vote Loki #3

Description:

When you're running for president of the United States, it's essential to take time to mingle with your constituents, and Loki's got the American people eating out of the palm of his hand.

The campaign trail isn't all shaking hands and kissing babies, though - when a destabilizing crisis hits Latveria, Loki seizes the opportunity to prove his presidential mettle (and simultaneously leave his competitors in the dust).

A country's in turmoil, and the God of Mischief seems to be on top of the world. It's almost like he planned it. But surely he wouldn't cause a national catastrophe for a little good press, would he?







Year Of Marvels Unstoppable #1

Book: A Year of Marvels: Unstoppable #1

Description:

Sam Alexander's finding it hard to cope with the fact that his dad is M.I.A. in the far reaches of space. Luckily, this Father's Day, Nova's got the chance to help former New Warrior Midnight's Fire put his family back together. But when Iron Man shows up to inform his young teammate he's backing the wrong horse, will Nova cool his jets?

Celebrating the Fourth of July is complicated enough for a patriotic symbol turned soviet assassin, but then Hydra agents had to go and rob the Winter Soldier's secret storage locker. Who sent them? What do they want? Bucky doesn't care - he just wants his #$%& back.





Titan Comics

Torchwood #1 (Cover A - Edwards)

Book: Torchwood #1

Description:

Torchwood is Back, in an all-new ongoing comics series written by Captain Jack himself, John Barrowman! Captain Jack Harkness is back in Cardiff, and there's only one person he can turn to, the last person who expected to see him, Gwen Cooper! On the road, on the run, and under fire, can the pair put aside their differences and rebuild the heart of Torchwood, before its flame is stamped out forever? Even better, the new comics series is in continuity with the amazing new Torchwood audio dramas from Big Finish; join us both for the official continuation of the Torchwood saga!

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