Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: September 14th Picks

I'm a little conflicted for this Comic Book Wednesday because as a book reviewer, should my feelings about a book matter? I say that because the second issue of Superwoman is out today and I'm trying to see if I should read the issue or pass on it. I was disappointed with the first issue especially in regards to how Lois Lane was treated.

The author of the series Phil Jimenez recently pretty much stated in an interview that he had no interest in writing about Lois and his main interest was Lana Lang. My question is why didn't the author just write a series about Lana instead of using Lois as bait to reel in fans for sales? The description for the second issue seemed to have made Lois an after thought since there is no mention of her.

So as a reviewer should I put my feelings aside and continue to read the series to see if it improves or simply let it go? See my conflict.

Aside from that is there anything new? Well, it's not really new but Gotham Academy is changing slightly by transitioning to Gotham Academy Second Semester. A book that's finally back is Southern Cross, it's been a while since the last issue was published back in December 2015. Finally, today marks the last issue of Teen Titans, this was the second New 52/DC You attempt at reviving the series. I forgot today is also the last issue of the Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy miniseries.

Well, here's the rest of my list: 


Boom! Studios

Lumberjanes Gotham Academy #4

Book: Lumberjanes/Gotham Academy #4

Description:

Final issue! Just as business booms, George Joyner's private life begins to implode, with devastating, life-threatening consequences for everyone he seems to have come into contact with.






Power Rangers Pink #3

Book: Power Rangers: Pink Ranger #3

Description:

Kimberly is in charge of a new team of Teenagers with Attitude. With time against them, she's going to have to put all her training to the test if she's to get her new friends out of this alive!





DC Comics

Action Comics #963

Book: Action Comics #963

Description:

'WHO IS CLARK KENT?' part 1!

Look-down there on the ground! It's a guy, he's kinda ordinary...it's Clark Kent?! As Metropolis recovers from the devastating attack of Doomsday, the mysterious figure claiming to be Clark Kent takes the spotlight to clear his name and prove once and for all that Clark Kent is not Superman!






All Star Batman #2

Book: All-Star Batman #2

Description:

'My Own Worst Enemy' part 2!

All aboard the train ride from hell! Batman and Two-Face continue their journey to Harvey Dent's cure through an assassin-infested landscape. But can the Dark Knight continue his crusade across the countryside when Two Face turns one of his greatest allies against him?







Batgirl And The Birds Of Prey #2

Book: Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #2

Description:

'WHO IS ORACLE?' part 3!

Batgirl, Black Canary, and Huntress must team up with the GCPD to protect a mafia capo from an attack by his one-time friends! He's the only man with a lead on the nefarious new Oracle...but dead men tell no tales! Of course, it's hard to make a team-up work when the team's ready to tear itself apart on its first mission!






Batman 66 Meets Steed And Mrs Peel #3 (of 6)

Book: Batman '66 Meets Steed and Mrs. Peel #3 (of 6)

Description:

An army of robots has found the Batcave-and if Batman's anti-oil spray runs out, our heroes will have to rely on a more dangerous solution to the problem!

Bruce Wayne pays a call on Miss Michaela Gough, but it's up to Robin, Steed, and Peel to save him when she orders the Cybernauts to clean up this loose end. Co-published with BOOM! Studios.







Detective Comics #940

Book: Detective Comics #940

Description:

'Rise Of The Batmen' part 7!

This epic concludes with a battle against the Colony that will change Batman's world forever-and in a way you'd never expect! Whether they win or lose, they've already lost...






Flash #6

Book: The Flash #6

Description:

'LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE' part 6!

You've seen glimpses of him. You've witnessed the carnage he's unleashed on Central City. Now meet Godspeed, the super-speed serial killer who murders speedsters and steals their powers. Barry Allen is going to need help!






Gotham Academy Second Semester #1

Book: Gotham Academy Second Semester #1

Description:

GOTHAM ACADEMY is back with an all-new storyline for its second semester! When you're Olive Silverlock, winter holidays can be a drag. Luckily, when a new student shows up at Gotham Academy to keep her company while the other students are away, Olive finds what could be a brand new friend...or a whole lot of trouble!







Book: Justice League of America #11

Description:

The conquest of Rao may be over, but the League must pick up the pieces of a rattled populace. It makes them vulnerable to another attack—this time from within their own ranks!






New Super Man #3 (Variant Cover Edition)

Book: New Superman #3

Description:

'MADE IN CHINA' part 3!

When Kenan Kong decided to out the Justice League of China to the world, he was just trying to impress people, not start a revolution! But the damage is done, and the fallout turns deadly as these heroes come face to face with Flying Dragon General and the Freedom Fighters of China!






Scooby Apocalypse #5

Book: Scooby Apocalypse #5

Description:

The world is a monster madhouse, and Scooby and the gang have been fighting for their lives, for every sunrise, for every moment. But they've had enough-it's time to stop reacting and start solving the mystery of who turned all of humanity into mindless hordes of bloodthirsty creatures.

A single clue leads the gang and their Mystery Machine to Seattle, on the trail of one of the four scientists who infected the world with nanites. Where to start? Velma has a plan, and watch out, because whenever Velma has a plan, things get very dangerous very fast.






Superwoman #2

Book: Superwoman #2

Description:

'WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?' part 2!

The battle of Metropolis Harbor rages on and the casualties are mounting! To save both herself and the city from the ultra-powered Bizarress duo, Superwoman must turn to John Henry Irons-a.k.a. Steel-for help! But there is a larger villainous force at work behind the scenes, and you won't believe who it is! Buckle up for the shocking true identity of Ultra Woman!






Teen Titans #24

Book: Teen Titans #24

Description:

In this climactic finale issue, the team is forced to make a decision: continue fighting crime as the Teen Titans...or go their separate ways.







Wonder Woman #6

Book: Wonder Woman #6

Description:

'WONDER WOMAN YEAR ONE' part 3!

Diana brings Steve back home, but the reception is not what either of them expected. Amid suspicion and a looming threat, the Patrons pay a visit, and new friendships are forged.





Image Comics

Southern Cross #7

Book: Southern Cross #7

Description:

How do you lose a ship?! The search for the Southern Cross starts on Titan, and ends in murder! Season 2 of Southern Cross starts here.





Marvel Comics


Book: Black Panther #6

Description:

RISE OF THE DORA MILAJE!

T’Challa’s failures as king are revealed to the UNITED NATIONS! Ayo and Aneka, the Midnight Angels, are courted by Tetu and The People to raise Wakanda to glory, but at what price?






Mockingbird #7

Book: Mockingbird #7

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Trapped on a ship full of super hero cosplayers, Bobbi investigates the murder of one of the passengers. But this ship of fools has dark secrets. Someone is pulling the strings.

Bobbi, Hunter, and a motley band of surprisingly committed cosplayers must puzzle out the conspiracy as the ship continues to circle the Bermuda Triangle.







Spider-Man #8

Book: Spider-Man #8

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Ulysses' latest prediction has the whole Marvel Universe on Miles' tail

Escape is out of the question, but survival might be, too.





Valiant Entertainment

Faith #3 (Cover A - Wada)

Book: Faith #3

Description:

#FaithCon2016! Mild-mannered blogger by day. L.A.'s leading superhero by night. Faith Herbert - aka the high-flying hero called Zephyr - has come a long way since she first set foot in the City of Angels. But nothing can prepare her for the pinnacle of all her experiences to date: California's biggest comic book convention! But even amidst a sea of fellow fans, cosplayers, and collectibles, crime waits for no man!

With thousands watching and even more at stake, can Faith prevent all-pandemonium - and preserve her secret identity - when the fun turns to frenzy?

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