Wednesday, October 29, 2008

SHIPPING LIST: OCTOBER 29, 2008
You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. Secret Wars on Infinite Earths can offer no guarantee or endorsement of quality. These are simply titles that may be of potential interest. Some items may ship late.

The Infinite Wars now has a gift shop!
Now you'll find Amazon purchase links to hardcovers, trade paperbacks, and other collections, not only on regular entries -- but also new releases at the bottom of the Shipping List, and now a whole catalogue of potential purchases via the Infinite Wars: Amazonian Gift Shop. [Men are also welcome!] By shopping with Amazon via our purchase links, you not only find yourself a great deal, but also sponsor future entries on the Infinite Wars.

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Little Big Kirkman...
JUN082250 ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #9 $2.99
AUG084553 BAT MANGA SECRET HISTORY OF BATMAN IN JAPAN SC $29.95
SEP083910 BOYS #24 (MR) $2.99
AUG083789 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS HC VOL 01 ENGINES OF DESIRE (MR) $34.99
AUG080012 HELLBOY IN THE CHAPEL OF MOLOCH ONE SHOT $2.99
AUG082260 KICK DRUM COMIX #2 (OF 2) $5.99
AUG083796 NO HERO #2 (OF 7) (MR) $3.99
JUN083801 PROJECT SUPERPOWERS #7 (OF 7) $2.99
JUL083862 PROJECT SUPERPOWERS VOL 02 THE SUPREMACY #0 (MR) $1.00
JUN082270 SAVAGE DRAGON #139 $3.50
AUG082243 SCREAMLAND TP VOL 01 $16.99
JUL084422 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 22 $12.95
AUG084228 TICK THE COMPLETE EDLUND $35.00
SEP083683 TIM SALE HEROES VILLAINS BABES SKETCHBOOK $25.00
AUG083930 ZEN INTERGALACTIC NINJA #0 $0.99

Thin and Crispy...
AUG082334 CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR OPERATION ZERO POINT $3.99
AUG080113 DC UNIVERSE DECISIONS #4 (OF 4) $2.99
AUG082355 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #19 $2.99
AUG080233 KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND NEW PTG (MR) $5.99
AUG082348 MARVEL 1985 #6 (OF 6) $3.99
AUG082386 NOVA #18 SI $2.99
AUG082381 SECRET INVASION THOR #3 (OF 3) SI $2.99
AUG080121 SUPERMAN BATMAN VS VAMPIRES WEREWOLVES #2 $2.99
AUG080111 TRINITY #22 $2.99
AUG082421 X-MEN FIRST CLASS GIANT SIZE SPECIAL #1 $3.99

The Deep Dish...
- AUG082320 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #575 $2.99
Amazing arguably continues it's retraction, pushing lingering Brand New Day plot threads into an inconsequential annual, whilst returning the core-title further into the Marvel Universe. Hammerhead's got some kind of Mr. Negative wacky upgrade. I doubt he'll be miraculously curing cancer with his touch, but that's fun. Great cover. Still has an air of irrelevance.

- AUG082377 AVENGERS INITIATIVE #18 SI $2.99
I can't help but feel The Initiative both as a title, and concept, really struggled to live up to all that promise. The series in particular failed to interest beyond the first few issues, but [Dan] Slott and the gang deserve familiar kudos for making good use of oft neglected properties in the Marvel Universe! Continuing the approach that endeared him to fans during his time on She-Hulk and Thing -- Slott delivers the Skrull Kill Krew to long waiting fans! PLUS -- a chance that Thor Girl might just be a Skrull. *phew*

- AUG080161 CHECKMATE #31 $2.99
DC aren't forecasting any subsequent issues on their website, which makes me wonder if Bruce Jones' gathering of characters in China might not be the swansong. Really disappointing given the promise the title showed in it's inaugral year, and the unique take on the superhero genre it provided. I'm not sure blind dedication to Rucka's version was warranted, but Jones might not have been the best choice to take over. Changes were notable.

- AUG080117 FINAL CRISIS RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS #1 $3.99
Blackest Night is next year and Geoff Johns is keeping the Lantern train rolling with the eagerly anticipated Rage of the Red Lanterns! Sinestro's in the firing line for his crimes, but he might yet slip through the cracks as both the Red Lanterns and the Guardians seek vengeance!

- AUG082353 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #122 $2.99
Monetary constraints have sadly prevented the Infinite Wars from really reflecting Hercules as the 2008 MVP, but at least we can tell you here! Hercules' questing across America hasn't been the smartest comics you'll ever read, but it's been good comics! The fun times head to the beach where the Incredible Herc clashes with Infinite Wars favourite, the Sub-Mariner! PLUS -- there're some angry Amazons running about, and Poseiden in peril!

- JUL080124 JOKER HC $19.99
It feels like it's been quite some time since I've seen an original graphic novel on shelves, but it's here, it's queer, and it's bound to inspire fear. Brian Azzarello returns to Gotham City with his Man of Steel collaborator, Lee Bermejo, to deliver a dark account of the Joker's violent return from Arkham Asylum. Featuring a host of villains and playing to the Long Halloween concept of a city torn between the freaks and the mobsters; Joker unleashes a violent plot to take down both sides of the coin. With the promise of appearances by Batman, Killer Croc, Penguin, Riddler, Two-Face, and Harley Quinn, this is sure to be a must-read for anyone wanting to follow up The Dark Knight with a slice of legitimate fandom! Hey, why not make it a very Joker Christmas? Pick-up The Dark Knight and the Joker OGN from Amazon and enjoy low prices, convenience, and the gift of giving, but helping sponsor future entries in the Infinite Wars!

- AUG082357 MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #41 $2.99
Thing and Human Torch volunteering at the zoo? Not super-exciting.
The Collector showing up to claim the hidden exhibit - Devil Dinosaur - which he claims to have won on an intergalactic auction site? VERY exciting!

- AUG080130 SUPERMAN #681 NEW KRYPTON $2.99
I was pretty happy to skip over the special, but after hearing more about it, I'm starting to wonder if the boat wasn't missed. I'm one of those guys who appreciates the 'Last Son' aspect of Superman, so the increasing number of elements used to undermine that always rub me up the wrong way. That said, the notion that one hundred thousand Kryptonians without the Kent virtue have been unleashed on an unsuspecting Earth sounds awfully interesting! PLUS -- the government unleashing Lex Luthor as a weapon? Cool!

- AUG082313 ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #1 $3.99
We've got a 2011 date for the Captain America feature film, so this kind of stuff is to be expected. Ultimate Cap vs Ultimate Black Panther isn't bad, but let's face facts: countdown to the resurrection of the "real" Steve Rogers! What do we think? Sometime in 2010? Could they wait until the year of the film? Sure, there'll be plenty of reprints, but c'mon...

- AUG082414 X-FORCE #8 $2.99
X-Force really impressed me when I took a chance on it [#5] and the team of Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost seem to be continuing a vein that makes great use of a lot of familiar X-properties, but spin them into a very different world. The Vanisher is the subject in question this time, something once again cartoon-grade fans will be familiar with, but is sure to go in new ways. I'll be interested to see if there's any connection to Joe Casey's work with the character!


Know Your Trade...
AUG084553 BAT MANGA SECRET HISTORY OF BATMAN IN JAPAN SC $29.95
AUG083789 DOKTOR SLEEPLESS HC VOL 01 ENGINES OF DESIRE (MR) $34.99
AUG082470 ESSENTIAL MARVEL HORROR TP VOL 02 $16.99
JUL080158 GREEN LANTERN IN BRIGHTEST DAY TP $19.99
JUL080214 HELLBLAZER FAMILY MAN TP (MR) $19.99
AUG082440 INCREDIBLE HERCULES PREM HC SECRET INVASION $19.99
JUL080124 JOKER HC $19.99
JUL080163 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA THE NEXT AGE TP $14.99
AUG082431 MMW ATLAS ERA HC VOL 01 JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY $59.99
AUG082243 SCREAMLAND TP VOL 01 $16.99
JUL084422 SHADOW DOUBLE NOVEL VOL 22 $12.95
AUG082465 SPIDER-MAN TP A NEW GOBLIN $12.99
JUN080255 SUPERMAN BATMAN SEARCH FOR KRYPTONITE HC $19.99
AUG084228 TICK THE COMPLETE EDLUND $35.00
SEP083683 TIM SALE HEROES VILLAINS BABES SKETCHBOOK $25.00




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