Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Comic Book Wednesday: December 6th Picks

Happy Comic Book Wednesday, what's everyone picking up this week?

I have a lot of books on my list, and five are new including three Christmas/Holiday specials: Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville, Rocko's Modern Life (new series), DC Universe Holiday Special, Sleepless (new series) and Faith's Winter Wonderland.

So here's my list:


Boom! Studio

Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville #1

Book: Klaus and the Crisis in Xmasville #1

Description:

An evil Santa from an alternate dimension has founded an evil soda corporation that uses Christmas and Santa as a marketing tactic to build their fortunes. Only Klaus can defeat the Pola Cola Corp and the zombie-like Santas that are in the evil Santa's thrall.






Rockos Modern Life #1 (Subscription Look & Find Variant)

Book: Rocko's Modern Life #1

Description:

When Rocko faces unemployment, a terrible living situation, and increasingly slim job prospects, he is forced to find out just how far he is willing to go to get a job. Features a backup story by KC Green where Ed Bighead finds himself in the dentist chair of Dr. Hutchison!






DC Comics


Book: Black Lightning: Cold, Dead Hands #2 (of 6)

Description:

Wrongly accused of killing a gang of armed robbers, Black Lightning must stay ahead of the police while fighting to remove a deadly arsenal of high-tech weapons from the streets of Cleveland...and while facing civilians who are no longer certain he’s one of the good guys. As teacher Jefferson Pierce, he must also try to keep drug dealers away from his students. Meanwhile, Detective Colavito investigates mystery man Tobias Whale. Beware: news in this city breaks without pity.







Cyborg #19

Book: Cyborg #19

Description:

'WRETCHED OF THE EARTH' part one!

While on an exploratory scientific mission in Africa, Cyborg encounters an ancient African Jinn who grants him his heart's desire. But when the local warlord lays claim to this ancient and terrible power as well, Vic discovers that magic has dangerous consequences that he never expected.








Book: DC Universe Holiday Special 2017 #1

Description:

DC Comics’ finest talents have assembled to bring you a holiday special like you’ve never seen before! Join Superman, Wonder Woman and the Flash as they deliver powerful messages of hope like only The Worlds Greatest Super-Heroes can! Plus: Sgt. Rock fights the Nazis on Hanukah, the Teen Titans take on the literal ghost of Christmas past, and Swamp Thing battles that creeping feeling of existential dread!







Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #3 (of 6)

Book: Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica #3 (of 6)

Description:

Betty and Veronica wake up in a place that seems nice-but something isn't quite right. Maybe it's the super-villain costumes they're wearing. Or maybe it's the henchmen chasing them and shouting about motorcycles and plants! Meanwhile, Riverdale doesn't know what to do with certain members of the cheerleading squad.







Jetsons #2 (of 6)

Book: The Jetsons #2 (of 6)

Description:

Technology has made life in the future a lot easier-or has it? In this issue, George is attacked by robotic repair lizards while Judy works to decipher her recorded dreams on a tight deadline. Even Elroy's childhood is disrupted by tech when the ground starts to give way during a playdate. And Jane already had the weight of the world on her shoulders-but learning she has to actually save the world while managing her family is even worse!




Nightwing #34 (Jones Variant)

Book: Nightwing #34

Description:

'RAPTOR'S REVENGE' finale!

With Nightwing injured, Raptor attempts to turn the citizens of Blüdhaven into monsters. It will take everything Nightwing has to stop Raptor. Will his rocky alliance with Blockbuster stand long enough to take down Raptor, or will Nightwing be forced to take down his two greatest foes alone?







Superman #36

Book: Superman #36

Description:

'Imperius Lex' finale!

Votes begin to be cast in Kryptonian blood as Apokolips' hordes of hellish residents choose a new leader to occupy Darkseid's throne. The Man of Steel finds himself caught in a violent democratic battle with Lex Luthor leading the race for godhood!





Image Comics

Sleepless #1 (Cover B - Bartel)

Book: Sleepless #1

Description:

Lady 'Poppy' Pyppenia is guarded by the Sleepless Knight Cyrenic, but danger is around every corner once the new king is coronated.





Marvel Comics

Captain America #696

Book: Captain America #696

Description:

HOME OF THE BRAVE Part 2

On his quest across America, Steve Rogers faces off against the brand-new Swordsman! Strap yourselves in for a sword vs. shield duel unlike anything you've ever seen!





Valiant Entertainment

Faiths Winter Wonderland Special #1 (Cover B - Ganucheau)

Book: Faith's Winter Wonderland Special #1

Description:

Eisner Award and Russ Manning Award-nominated artistic sensation Marguerite Sauvage takes the helm for a fanciful tale of Faith Herbert's very first holiday extravaganza! As cheer fills the air, Faith 'Zephyr' Herbert is about to take a trip down the rabbit hole...and into a mind-bending winter wonderland where every day is something special! But hiding behind the tinsel, all is not what it seems... White rabbit meets red-nosed reindeer as Faith squares off against a realm of make-believe and merriment for a whimsical flight of superhero fancy, featuring the electrifyingly beautiful artwork of Marguerite Sauvage - one of the fastest rising stars in comics today!

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