Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Comic Book Wednesday: January 25th Picks

Apparently, the two Wonder Woman '77 books I was super excited to read last Wednesday are out this week. And add to that Wonder Woman #15 and a brand new miniseries The Odyssey of the Amazons are also out today. Isn't it great to be a Wonder Woman fan.

Those are just a few books I'm picking up, here's the rest of my list:


Boom! Studios

Backstagers #6 (of 8)

Book: The Backstagers #6 (of 8)

Description:

Aziz and Sasha take it upon themselves to dig deeper into the mystery of the backstage world, while the rest of the Backstagers get closer to the cast members of the latest show.





DC Comics

Action Comics #972 (Frank Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Action Comics #972

Description:

'MEN OF STEEL' conclusion!

Superman's found a way to save Lex Luthor's life, but it may cost the Man of Tomorrow his own future.






Batman 66 Meets Wonder Woman 77 #1 (of 6) (Ross Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Batman '66 Meets Wonder Woman '77 #1 (of 6)

Description:

What mysteries are hidden in the book Ra's al Ghul hired Catwoman to steal? And why does this caper lead Batman down memory lane-to his childhood fight against actual Nazis? Witness the Caped Crusader's first encounter with one of the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Wonder Woman!

This epic team-up is brought to you by writers Marc Andreyko and Jeff Parker, with fantastic artists David Hahn and Karl Kesel.

It's a time- and space-spanning adventure unlike anything you've seen before!







Batman Beyond #4

Book: Batman Beyond #4

Description:

The deadly secret behind the newly risen Joker is revealed, and it's about to shake up Terry McGinnis' world!

Terminal has been using the existence of the Clown Prince of Crime to set himself up as the leader of the anarchic gang of Jokerz, but this new revelation may even put his own criminal empire in jeopardy. This is a turning-point chapter in the life of the Batman of the future.






Detective Comics #949 (Albuquerque Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Detective Comics #949

Description:

'BATWOMAN BEGINS' part two!

This special two-part interlude spotlights team leader Batwoman! Batman and Batwoman need to get in there to find out who's been weaponizing monster blood-but who will they have to fight through to do it?






Justice League of America Killer Frost Rebirth #1

Book: Justice League of America: Killer Frost Rebirth #1

Description:

SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. SUICIDE SQUAD!

What happens to a super-villain on their last day in Belle Reve Prison? Against all odds, Killer Frost is up for parole from the Suicide Squad, but you can bet Amanda Waller isn't going to make it easy for Frost to join the new JLA.






Odyssey of the Amazons #1 (of 6)

Book: The Odyssey of the Amazons #1 (of 6)

Description:

Don't miss the start of this new miniseries set in the world of Wonder Woman from writer/actor Kevin Grevioux (New Warriors, Underworld).

Years before the birth of Princess Diana, a group of Amazons set out on a globe-spanning quest to find others of their kind, encountering legendary creatures and beings along the way. But their journey soon turns into a rescue mission as two of their own are captured by the legendary Storm Giants of Norse mythology. It's up to their leader, the stalwart Hessia, to keep them together through the many trials that lie ahead.






Scooby Doo Team Up #22

Book: Scooby Doo Team Up #22

Description:

He might look monstrous, but the robotic Frankenstein Jr. is really a force for justice-at least, usually. But when the towering, super-powered android suddenly goes bad and terrorizes the city, it's up to Scooby and the gang to figure out why.

Yet, even if they solve the mystery, how can they stop the giant robot's rampage? There's only one possible chance: with some super-powered help from the Impossibles!






Wonder Woman #15 (Frison Variant Cover Edition)

Book: Wonder Woman #15

Description:

'THE TRUTH' part one!

Diana has finally seen the full scope of how her life and history have been transformed...unfortunately, the knowledge has driven her completely insane!





Dynamite Entertainment

Wonder Woman 77 Bionic Woman #2 (of 6) (Cover A - Staggs)

Book: Wonder Woman '77 Meets The Bionic Woman #2 (of 6)

Description:

Bullets & Bracelets & Bionics! The dream team that no one thought was even possible is now reeling after the events of the debut issue! Diana Prince (a.k.a. Wonder Woman) and Jaime Sommers (a.k.a. The Bionic Woman) must join forces to find out who laid waste at the IADC headquarters, without the help of a powerful ally.

Meanwhile, the evil cabal CASTRA continues its evil plans, and not one, not two, but three familiar villains are revealed! But while Wonder Woman and the Bionic Woman engage in a battle at sea, a jailbreak in Washington, D.C. leads to another shocking returnee...with a very deadly agenda!

Written by best-selling author Andy Mangels and illustrated by Judit Tondora, WONDER WOMAN '77 MEETS THE BIONIC WOMAN is already garnering tremendous media publicity... and they're just getting started!





IDW Publishing

Ghostbusters Annual 2017 (Subscription Variant)

Book: Ghostbusters Annual 2017

Description:

Join us for this special double-sized annual, featuring Ghostbusters past, present... and future! Learn the origin of Slimer! Witness a crazy bust in the Midwest with the Chicago Ghostbusters! Find out what Winston Zeddemore was up to during the Scolari Brothers incident in Ghostbusters 2!

And peek into the future at the next generation of Ghostbusters... and much more! Be there or be slimed! The secret origin of Slimer and much more! Part of IDW's 2017 Annual Offensive! Over-sized and action-packed key stories in a deluxe format!





Image Comics

Shutter #26

Book: Shutter #26

Description:

'SO FAR BEYOND,' Part Four

Kate vs. Cassius. Creation vs. Entropy. Everything's been leading up to this.





Marvel Comics

Black Panther #10

Book: Black Panther #10

Description:

RETURN OF THE QUEEN!

Shuri is reborn anew...new powers, a new codename and a new target: the Midnight Angels. The newly independent Dora Milaje make their final accord with Tetu and The People. T'Challa takes an audience with the voice of dissent, Changamire. But will both men finally listen to reason?






Captain America Steve Rogers #10

Book: Captain America: Steve Rogers #10

Description:

In the wake of Maria Hill's court-martial, who will become the new head of S.H.I.E.L.D.? The answer will electrify you!






Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #15

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #15

Description:

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT, Guest-Starring Riri Williams, Ironheart! There's room for two young, black, gifted girls in the Marvel U, isn't there?






Spider-Woman #15

Book: Spider-Woman #15

Description:

After a deadly confrontation with THE HOBGOBLIN, Jessica Drew is going to be saying R.I.P.P....(Hint: the extra P stands for PORCUPINE!)

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