Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Comic Book Wednesday: October 19th Picks

Happy Comic Book Wednesday!

What's everyone picking up this week? I have absolutely nothing new on my list but I did want to pick up the first issues of Spell on Wheels and Infamous Iron Man. However my list is already overstuffed with 27 books on it. So, for those two I'm going to wait to get them in the trade edition.

Well, here's my list:


Archie Comics

Archie #13 (Cover C - Variant Stewart)

Book: Archie #13

Description:

Veronica's out...and Cheryl Blossom is in! Veronica has to adjust to her new settings at Pembrooke Academy, a private school. That shouldn't be a problem for the rich, affable teen, except for one thing: Pembrooke's reigning queen, Cheryl, isn't looking to make any friends. Can Veronica establish her place at the haughty high school? And just how is Archie going to adjust back home in Riverdale? Find out in this can't-miss issue!





Boom! Studios

Power Rangers Pink #4

Book: Power Rangers: Pink #4

Description:

Kimberly and Goldar have to work together to escape the War Zord, while Trini and Zack, along with Serge and his sister, work to find a way to prepare the village against Verto's onslaught.






DC Comics

Aquaman #9 (Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Aquaman #9

Description:

'UNSTOPPABLE' part two!

In the shocking conclusion to this story, the unstoppable juggernaut carves a new path toward Aquaman's hometown of Amnesty Bay. So far, Arthur's attempts to halt the creature have been fruitless, but to save his friends and neighbors, the sea king must do the unthinkable.







Batman #9

Book: Batman #9

Description:

'I Am Suicide' part one!

Batman has always been crazy...but this? This is suicide! In order to retrieve Psycho-Pirate and save Gotham Girl, Batman must recruit a team from Amanda Waller to break into the most impenetrable prison in the world and steal from one of the Dark Knight's greatest foes...Bane. The next great Batman story begins here!






Cyborg #3

Book: Cyborg #3

Description:

'THE IMITATION OF LIFE' part four!

The lives of Vic Stone and the S.T.A.R. Labs crew are thrown into chaos following an assault by a twisted mechanical menace that believes it's Cyborg's true father!







Green Arrow #9

Book: Green Arrow #9

Description:

'ISLAND OF SCARS' part two!

Lost and alone on a remote island, John Diggle finds a secret facility manufacturing illegal narcotics, and an eccentric drug king who'll stop at nothing to protect his empire. Where are Green Arrow and Black Canary, and will they reunite with Diggle before it's too late?







Harley Quinn #6 (Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Harley Quinn #6

Description:

'EAT TO THIS BEAT' part two!

Harley's carving her way through the rock underground of New York City, looking for the brutal criminals who hurt someone she cared about...unfortunately for Harley, one of the crooks in question has fallen in mad love with her.







Justice League #7

Book: Justice League #7

Description:

'STATE OF FEAR' part two!

In the conclusion to this story, a new threat that manipulates the fears of its victims has turned the Justice League against each other, and only heroes trained to overcome fear-Green Lanterns Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz-can save Earth's greatest heroes from themselves!







Nightwing #7

Book: Nightwing #7

Description:

'RISE OF RAPTOR' part one!

The Parliament of Owls wasn't brought to justice like Raptor promised Nightwing-it was eliminated! Raptor's methods have crossed the line and Nightwing goes to apprehend him. Upon his arrival he discovers Raptor's true intentions and obsessions...






Raven #2 (of 6)

Book: Raven #2 (of 6)

Description:

'White Carnival' part two!

As Raven settles into her new life in San Francisco, one of her classmates goes missing. Then another. When Raven begins to investigate, she is shocked to learn that disappearances have been happening all over the city...and now it's up to her to discover the truth!







Superman #9 (Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Superman #9

Description:

'RETURN TO DINOSAUR ISLAND' part two!

Trapped on a strange island removed from time, Superman and Son encounter a lone survivor from the past. He may hold the key to their escape, but first they must survive the other denizens of the Island.






Trinity #2

Book: Trinity #2

Description:

'BETTER TOGETHER' part two!

Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman have uncovered a window into their very souls: and the power of temptation proves to be stronger than any villain they could battle!

The bonds of friendship and trust between the most formidable heroes on the planet will be tested to their breaking point, with the lives of innocents hanging in the balance!





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters International #10

Book: Ghostbusters International #10

Description:

The final resting place of the book of spells has been discovered and the Ghostbusters are going to Iceland to find it! It won't be easy, but for Egon Spengler, even Peter Venkman will give 110%! (Which is technically impossible but, c'mon, these folks do the impossible at least three times a week and twice more on Sunday!)






My Little Pony Friends Forever #33

Book: My Little Pony Friends Forever #33

Description:

When a traveling rodeo come to town, Applejack must discover the secret history of Cherry Jubilee!






Strawberry Shortcake #7

Book: Strawberry Shortcake #7

Description:

Bake a leg! When a film crew arrives to interview Berry Bitty City's favorite baker, Strawberry Shortcake, what they find is a heated rivalry between her and the Purple Pieman that might be the award-winning film documentary the crew was looking for!






X-Files (2016) #7

Book: The X-Files (2016) #7

Description:

'Came Back Haunted,' Part 2 of 4:

Scully discovers Mulder has disappeared, which seems to be good timing because they have been pulled off their current case involving an apparent terrorist plot. But where did Mulder go, and what will Scully do about the advances made by the new man in her life?





Marvel Comics

Black Panther #7

Book: Black Panther #7

Description:

'THE CREW' STARTS NOW! With no one left to trust, T'Challa leans on his day ones: Luke Cage. Misty Knight. Storm. But Wakanda may be too far gone for this all-new, all different CREW...







Black Widow #7

Book: Black Widow #7

Description:

'LION TAMER' STARTS NOW!

Now that Natasha knows the Weeping Lion's secret, she's in control of his very particular set of skills.

Natasha plans to use him to destroy the Red Room's reincarnation, the DARK ROOM.

But she'll have to face RECLUSE, the daughter of the Red Room's headmistress, who's fixated on killing Natasha to prove her worth.







Captain America Sam Wilson #14

Book: Captain America: Sam Wilson #14

Description:

'TAKE BACK THE SHIELD' STARTS NOW! The world has received an ULTIMATUM: Peace in our time...or face the fury of The Flag-Smasher! Amid cries of '#TakeBacktheShield', Sam Wilson stands against a rising tide. But he is not alone! Guest-starring in this issue - Steve Rogers: Captain America! Only, Steve has a secret...






Mighty Thor #12

Book: The Mighty Thor #12

Description:

Forged from the mystical metal known as Uru, Thor's Hammer is the key to a power that only the worthy can wield.

But what makes one worthy to carry this weapon? Is it destiny? Or does the hammer choose its partner?

Discover the storied history of Thor's greatest ally - The MIGHTY MJOLNIR!







Mockingbird #8

Book: Mockingbird #8

Description:

CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN!

Stranded on a sinking ship adrift in the Bermuda Triangle, MOCKINGBIRD must catch a killer intent on using her past to drive her mad...

...if the sea monsters, pirate zombies and Nazi sailor ghosts don't get her first.

Giant whirlpools! Time vortexes! Ex-boyfriends!

Worst. Cruise. Ever.






Patsy Walker Aka Hellcat #11

Book: Patsy Walker A.K.A. Hellcat #11

Description:

'DON'T STOP ME-OW' STARTS NOW! Who's ready for a knock-down, drag-out, no-holds-barred CAT-FIGHT? Literally! Okay, it's kind of figurative because they're not *actually* cats, but it's pretty close. Felicia Hardy is on a collision course with Patsy Walker.

You know what that means? It's Hellcat vs. Black Cat y'all! Featuring everyone's favorite teenage vampire Jubilee! But who's side is she on? Sharpen your claws because it's going to be a feline fiasco for the ages!






Silk #13

Book: Silk #13

Description:

Silk and friends continue their search for her parents in THE NEGATIVE ZONE!

What they find will shock you.







Spider-Gwen #13

Book: Spider-Gwen #13

Description:

Gwen and the Mary Janes go to a haunted house for a laugh.

But Earth 65 MYSTERIO will show them how serious haunting can be...







Spider-Woman #12

Book: Spider-Woman #12

Description:

Porcupine and Jess go on a whirlwind adventure!

Plus: More diaper changing!






Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #13

Book: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #13

Description:

SOMEONE is taking over the continental United States, but Squirrel Girl is stuck in boring ol' Canada! UH-OH.

Canada's not actually that boring, though: Did you know we have the world's longest covered bridge, in Hartland, New Brunswick? It's true! I've seen it!

It's pretty long, I GUESS.

Anyway enough about Canada, we're here to find out why you should buy this comic! REASONS INCLUDE: fights, teamwork, continental USA domination and a special guest star who you'll find a TINY bit familiar? Everyone is at least a LITTLE bit into this guy and I cAN'T imagine you not being excited to discover who it is!

Anyway, yeah, it's Ant-Man.





Titan Comics

Torchwood #2 (Cover B - Photo)

Book: Torchwood #2

Description:

Far away from Cardiff and the Hub, Captain Jack and Gwen dive deep to unravel the secrets of an ancient, extinct civilisation, whose colossal mega weapons are being primed to affect the Earth. Caught between human agencies, infiltrating aliens, a unknowing public and an uncertain future, can a Torchwood stripped of its resources and staff still save the day?!

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