Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Comic Book Wednesday: July 24th Picks

I have said many times that I love reading comic books, however, I feel like the books have become overshadowed by the movies and TV shows. Take for instance, the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) it's one of the oldest, biggest and most well known cons. However, the focus has long since shifted from being about the comics to focus on all the celebrities, movie and TV show announcements and merchandise. There is barely any comic book news that's released during the con which is disappointing to us book fans.

As a big comic book fan, I going to use my blog to promote and review as many books as possible because it's starting to feel like comic books are becoming a dying industry. With that said, I have three new books on my list: Fearless (miniseries), History of Marvel (miniseries) and Marvel Tales featuring Hulk (one-shot).

What books are you picking up this week?


Boom! Studios

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #41 (Cover A - Main Campbell)

Book: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #41

Description:

NECESSARY EVIL, the Power Rangers comic book event of 2019, continues here! You think you know everything about the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - but this issue answers one of the biggest questions in franchise history with revelations that will shake the team to their core. The White Ranger may be their new leader... but who is the new enemy of the Power Rangers?





DC Comics

Detective Comics #1008 (Card Stock Variant) Year of the Villain: The Offer Tie-In

Book: Detective Comics #1008

Description:

The Joker returns to Gotham City! The Joker is through working with the Legion of Doom, and he wants to get back to his roots: giving Batman absolute hell! The Clown Prince of Crime comes back with a bang-and he's not about to take prisoners! As if that weren't enough, Lex Luthor delivers the cure for Mr. Freeze's beloved wife, Nora, freeing her from cryo-stasis at last! But something else is very, very wrong with Nora...






Scooby Do Team Up #49

Book: Scooby-Doo Team-Up! #49

Description:

With his chemical shape-shifting powers, Metamorpho the Element Man is more than a match for pretty much any super-villain...except maybe a huge elemental monster with shape-shifting powers of its own! It's up to the gang to solve the mystery and unmask the monster-once Scooby and Shaggy stop running in terror from both the monster and Metamorpho, that is!






Wonder Woman #75 Year of the Villain: The Offer Tie-In

Book: Wonder Woman #75

Description:

At last, after years of exile: Wonder Woman returns to Themyscira! But in the wake of Ares' escape from his prison, the island is no longer the paradise she remembers... and the Amazons are no longer a united people! Disaster has forced Hippolyta's warriors to choose a deadly new ally, and Wonder Woman is powerless to convince them to turn back to the light! Who among the Amazons could possibly change the course of history? Only one: Diana's long-lost aunt, Antiope! A major figure of the Wonder Woman mythos returns in this extra-sized anniversary issue! Plus, Lex Luthor visits fellow Legion of Doom member Cheetah. He comes bearing gifts: a mythical weapon, one rumored to be able to kill anything-even a god. Or, in Wonder Woman's case, a demi-god.






Image Comics

Lazarus Risen #2

Book: Lazarus Risen #2

Description:

'FRACTURE I,' Part Two: The alliance between Carlyle and D'Souza is nothing more than a trap-and now Forever must face not one, but two Lazari in a desperate battle to the death. And at Sequoia, Marisol finds herself following Eight's footsteps into a snowy night. The secrets are beginning to take their toll, and when they come out, the results will be shattering. All this, plus artifacts from the firm of Trautmann and Howe, another installment of World of Lazarus: Tools of War, and original short fiction by award-winning author ADAM CHRISTOPHER.






Marvel Comics

Fearless #1 (of 3)

Book: Fearless #1 (of 3)

Description:

THE FIERCEST LADIES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE - ON AND OFF THE PAGE! Straight off her silver-screen debut, Captain Marvel takes the world by storm! And speaking of the weather, Storm of the X-Men faces a problem only a goddess could solve. Add the Invisible Woman, and you've got an unstoppable trio in a story by Hugo-nominated novelist and SPIDER-GWEN: GHOST-SPIDER writer Seanan McGuire! Then, Leah Williams takes us back to the golden days of romance with Millie the Model! PLUS: Get your dose of herstory with profiles on classic and contemporary creators!






History of Marvel Universe #1 (of 6)

Book: History of Marvel #1 (of 6)

Description:

ALL-NEW STORY BY LEGENDARY CREATOR MARK WAID! Everything you ever wanted to know about the Marvel Universe - in one lavishly illustrated series! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, HISTORY OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE chronicles completely, for the first time, everything that was, is or will be! Lushly illustrated text tells the complete story of the Marvel Universe, revealing previously unknown secrets and serving as the ultimate reference book for Marvel fans! Witness the greatest tale ever told - and be prepared for some shocking revelations!






Marvel Tales Hulk #1

Book: Marvel Tales featuring Hulk #1

Description:

The Hulk smashes his way into the celebration of the House of Ideas' 80th anniversary with the latest issue of the era-spanning MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of the most impressive talent from the past eight decades.

First, the Hulk returns to his original gray form in Al Milgrom's status quo-shattering INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #324! Then, a blood transfusion from cousin Bruce Banner gives attorney Jennifer Walters a raging transformation of her own in SAVAGE SHE-HULK #1 - by the powerhouse team of Stan Lee and John Buscema! And Doc Samson manages to merge the Hulk's personas, creating the super-intelligent 'Professor' Hulk in INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #377 - a pivotal issue of Peter David's epic run, illustrated by superstar Dale Keown!






Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #45

Book: Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #45

Description:

THE END IS NEAR! Will Lunella and Devil be able to fix the Omni-Wave Projector and repair time? Not without help from Lunella's preteen parents... but she might accidentally erase herself from history in the process!






Shuri #10

Book: Shuri #10

Description:

INTO THE DJALIA!

The alien creature that followed Princess Shuri to Wakanda is inches from destroying the Great Mound - and taking Shuri's friends with it! With her Ancient Future powers gone and Wakanda's entire supply of Vibranium at risk, Princess Shuri must take a leap of faith - into the plane of Wakandan memory. But will Shuri restore the Djalia...or doom it?






Tony Stark Iron Man #14

Book: Tony Stark: Iron Man #14

Description:

'THE ONE-STEP PROGRAM'

When Iron Man tells Captain Marvel that he can't be her sponsor because he may or may not have fallen off the wagon, Carol doesn't it take it well. What is Tony Stark's new high-tech solution for sobriety? Find out why this might be his worst idea yet. Featuring the villainy of the all-new Spymaster. And follow Jocasta as she decides to go all in for 'the ultimate upgrade.

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