Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: September 28th Picks

Good Morning and Happy Comic Book Wednesday!

I have a question for comic book fans, do you have 20+ books on your list nearly every week? See that's my problem, there are simply too many books that interest me. I know I can't read them all but I do try to read as many as I can. There are only three new books today's list: Josie and the Pussycats, Batman Beyond and Teen Titans.

Side Note: It appears that The Backstagers #2 is out today instead of last week.



Archie Comics

Josie & The Pussycats #1 (Cover C - Variant Colleen Coover)

Book: Josie and The Pussycats #1

Description:

Grab the latest, surefire, top-of-the-charts new Riverdale series! Friends, countrymen, lend me your long tails and ears for hats - the Pussycats are back! In this series kick-off, Josie's getting the band together to help achieve her dreams of musical stardom.

But for the group to last, it needs a strong foundation of friendship and trust. Can the girls get going, or will Alexandra's plotting put a stop to the whole thing? Don't miss comics' supreme songstresses' return to the limelight in this exciting first issue!



Boom! Studios

Backstagers #2 (of 8)

Book: The Backstagers #2 (of 8)

Description:

The rest of the stage crew kids might be used to all the magical weirdness that goes on, but Jory is thrilled to discover more about the worlds backstage.






DC Comics

Action Comics #964

Book: Action Comics #964

Description:

'WHO IS CLARK KENT?' part 2!

Superman comes face to face with Clark Kent, and he wants answers! But first the Man of Steel must protect his former alter ego. Clark Kent tells all in this shocking issue! And don't miss the return of a ghost from Smallville past...






Batgirl #3

Book: Batgirl #3

Description:

'Beyond Burnside' part 3!

After Batgirl faces off against a second villain with the mark of 'The Student,' she must set off to Korea to get to the bottom of the mysterious attacks before someone close to her gets caught in the crossfire!






Batman Beyond Rebirth #1

Book: Batman Beyond Rebirth #1

Description:

Six months have passed since the events of BATMAN BEYOND #16. While areas of destruction remain in the outside world, Gotham City has made great strides toward reclaiming its bright future. But new threats arise and old adversaries may be coming back. And the question still remains: whatever happened to Bruce Wayne?






Blue Beetle #1

Book: Blue Beetle #1

Description:

Jaime Reyes is back home, but just when he thought he had a grasp on this alter-ego, the Blue Beetle, he discovers everything he believed about his scarab is a lie according to the mysterious Doctor Fate. With dire warnings about the symbiote that is fused to Reyes' spine, Kent Nelson, the original wielder of Doctor Fate's power, seemingly on verge of insanity, has he come to save Jaime as he claims...or will he try to eliminate the Blue Beetle, no matter the cost?







Detective Comics #941

Book: Detective Comics #941

Description:

'Night Of The Monster Men' part 3!

Batman and Batwoman take to the streets in a motorcycle death race against a monster that transforms faster than they can keep up! And at Blackgate, something truly terrifying is growing in the prison's darkest depths...and its eggs are hatching!







Flash #7 (Johnson Variant Cover Edition)

Book: The Flash #7

Description:

'LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE' part 7!

Still reeling from Godspeed's devastating attack, the beleaguered Flash realizes that to defeat this menacing new foe he must take away the Speed Force power from Central City's new citizen speedsters. There's only one problem: they don't want to give it back.






Scooby Doo Team Up #18

Book: Scooby Doo! Team Up #18

Description:

Can it be? The entire universe threatened by the spectral spirit of Canis Major, the dog star? To get to the bottom of the space-spanning mystery, canine crimebuster Scooby will have to team up with some of DC's greatest dog heroes, including old friends Krypto and Ace the Bat-Hound, plus G'Nort, Wonder Dog, and the Space Canine Patrol Agency!







Teen Titans Rebirth #1

Book: Teen Titans Rebirth #1

Description:

The Teen Titans are farther apart than ever before...until Damian Wayne recruits Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and the new Kid Flash to join him in a fight against his own grandfather, Ra's al Ghul! But true leadership is more than just calling the shots-is Robin really up to the task? Or will the Teen Titans dismiss this diminutive dictator?






Titans #3 (Choi Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Titans #3

Description:

'The Return of Wally West' part 3.

The Titans receive word that Karen Beecher-Duncan-a.k.a. Bumblebee-has been kidnapped! Is there a connection between a shadowy new foe and the intergalactic demon that stole their memories?






Wonder Woman #7 (Frison Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Wonder Woman #7

Description:

'THE LIES' part 4!

One god down -- how many more to go? Diana takes another step closer to the truth, and Steve Trevor confronts his past!





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #9

Book: Ghostbusters International #9

Description:

The Ghostbusters are hot on the trail of an infamous grimoire that's been protected for centuries by ghastly spirits who are determined not to let it fall into mortal hands...but they got nothing on the boys and girls in grey, who are busting for more than just a paycheck!







Strawberry Shortcake #6

Book: Strawberry Shortcake #6

Description:

Jump on the Shortcake bandwagon! Strawberry Shortcake and her cast of friends invite you to join them on an all-new, berry exciting adventure as they welcome new, regular series artist, Tina Franscisco!






X-Files Origins #2 (Subscription Variant)

Book: The X-Files Origins #2

Description:

Before the FBI, before the X-Files, they were just two teenagers in search of the truth. On Martha's Vineyard, a young Fox Mulder investigates something strange happening on the island, while in San Diego, 13-year-old Dana Scully looks into the shocking murder of her teacher. Two kids, two mysteries, one conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity.





Marvel Comics

Captain America Sam Wilson #13

Book: Captain America: Sam Wilson #13

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Captain America vs. U.S.Agent!

No more waiting: #takebacktheshield






Captain America Steve Rogers #5

Book: Captain America: Steve Rogers #5

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

As heroes choose sides and tragedy strikes, Steve takes steps to end the war.

Guest-starring the Invincible Iron Man!






Captain Marvel #9

Book: Captain Marvel #9

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Captain Marvel thought she had it figured out-change the future and save lives. But as friendships turn cold, she has to decide how far she's willing to go...







Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur #11

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #11

Description:

Cosmic Cooties Part 4: One Giant Leap

MOON GIRL is gearing up for her biggest challenge ever: the 4TH GRADE SCIENCE FAIR!

DEVIL DINOSAUR is doing everything he can to keep away KID KREE!

And a new Full Moon is going to drive LUNELLA crazy!






Ms Marvel #11

Book: Ms. Marvel #11

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Ms. Marvel struggles to put her life and Jersey City back together after devastation strikes. Fists up, Buttercup, time to take matters into your own hands.







Spider-Gwen #12

Book: Spider-Gwen #12

Description:

Here it is! SPIDER-GWEN vs. FRANK CASTLE.

No more powers, no more running, no more hiding.






Spider-Woman #11

Book: Spider-Woman #11

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

After the [REDACTED] in Civil War II, Jessica Drew has no choice but to put on her private investigator gloves and enter the fray.

But with a baby at home, Jessica has to tread more carefully than ever...






Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #12

Book: Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #12

Description:

Everyone gets a week-long break from class, and Squirrel Girl is taking Nancy to visit her parents up in Canada! WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG, RIGHT?

Turns out, nothing! It's a great trip and nothing of note happens and our comic is actually EXTREMELY DULL. Sorry everyone.

No, just kidding! Our comic is actually SUPER AWESOME and things get real crazy real quick once a certain super-powered villain nobody has heard of for over a decade reappears!

That's right! This comic features mysteries AND Canadians AND camping, not to mention our ALREADY super-enticing focus on squirrel powers!

Let's see Howard the Duck promise you THAT.

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