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.
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Thin and Crispy...
FEB080193 BOOSTER GOLD #8 $2.99
FEB080105 BPRD 1946 #4 (OF 5) $2.99
FEB082222 FANTASTIC FOUR #556 $2.99
FEB080191 GREEN ARROW BLACK CANARY #7 $2.99
FEB080122 GOON #23 $2.99
JAN080186 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #14 $2.99
FEB082250 NOVA #12 $2.99
FEB082164 SCUD THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN #23 $3.50
FEB083837 SPEED RACER CHRONICLES O/T RACER #4 $3.99
OCT072023 SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #4 (OF 4) $3.50
The Deep Dish...
- FEB080205 BATMAN DEATH MASK #1 (OF 4) $2.99
With the upcoming anime project Gotham Knight bringing together some of America's finest writers, and Japan's finest animators, this seems like a pretty expected opportunity to capitalize on any potential hype. I'll be very interested to see how this one sells given it's prestige format, and the general aversion many American readers have to manga. Not that I expect it to be particularly mangaesque.
- FEB080178 COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS 3 $2.99
If we're to take the next couple of issues at face value, then we've got a battle between Superman and Darkseid to look forward to, followed by a showdown between Darkseid and crazy-powers Jimmy Olsen. That sounds pretty decent, continuing the theme of promising solicitations that seem to be met with nothing but ire from most vocal fans. Still not reading, so I'm still totally mystified about the specifics of the hows and whys... Given that most of the New Gods have already karked it, it'll be interesting to see what comes of Darkseid's interference on Earth, and how it leads into Final Crisis...
- FEB080224 GREEN LANTERN CORPS #23 $2.99The cover for this issue is absolutely brilliant, but it feels like it's been coming for half a year. Apparently there have been delays on this one, which I was completely unaware of. Still loving the concept behind Mongul and his many powerrings, although, I do grow increasingly sceptical about the viability of keeping the buzz that Sinestro Corps War garnered. Although, for the sake of longevity, a lull might be for the better in the long run...
Site-wise I'm really enjoying the belated presence of the Green Lanterns, which is still strong after the late inclusion of the aforemntioned crossover event, at the end of the year. A bit like Countdown, and I suppose a lot of what's coming from DC, I'm interested to see how current GL events, and the promised Blackest Night are going to tie into Final Crisis.
- FEB082254 LAST DEFENDERS #2 (OF 6) $2.99
Credit where credit's due: Marvel's solicitation describes the series as, "Not to mention guest-stars galore in the must-have superhero mini-series of 2008!"This comes only two days after we spent time criticizing the promotional strength of trademark characters, in specific reference to The Defenders, no less! To my credit; I did acknowledge it's far from a dire situation, but still, it's nice to see what is otherwise an obscure mini, getting some acknowledgment. I don't know if marketting has pushed the series accordingly, but hey, a lot of people are still puzzling over whether or not Blazing Skull has something to do with Ghost Rider, so clearly they've done a better job than they did with New Invaders.... *grumble*....
-FEB082233 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #10 $2.99
Bruce Banner may be out of the action in the lead-up to June's movie release, but the all-ages title continues to pick up the slack. We've had various requests and searches for some really burly brawls. When it comes to a real monster showdown the Hulk seems to be the quintessential character, and in this issue, he goes up against one of his great foes, the Juggernaut! I still haven't touched this book, but damn. If it's half as good as I've been imagining over the past few weeks, you're all a bunch of suckers for not buying it! It's sure to beat our current crop of Juggernaut fights, ala versus Frank Castle...
-FEB082277 PUNISHER #56 (MR) $2.99
For many Garth Ennis has become the defining factor on Punisher, but alas, all good things must come to an end. I don't know how this will effect the MAX title's future, but it's a departure that's sure to send a shockwave through the readership, and downgrade Punisher's stock just a little. In fact, with War Journal pittering out after initial hype, and radio silence on the movie-front, you have to wonder if the wind hasn't been taken out of the character's sails (or sales).It feels like there's a period of transition coming as a lot of folks shift around. It'll be interesting to see if Marvel can have some foresight promoting the character, or if they'll wait until the last minute.
- FEB080186 TITANS #1 $3.50
I was going to bring up the current storyarc on Wolverine and talk about how sceptical I am about the actual quality of content, despite a sound concept. In the end I decided to go with Titans, a book I'm equally sceptical about, but for far less founded reasons.
Former #1 Judd Winick may still be a site-favourite writer, but I have to admit to my own prejudices. I guess a lot of the moving parts inherent to the project don't play to my interests, but really, I just don't see what more Teen Titans is going to do for anybody. Least of all Wally West, who's been swirling around the bowl since Infinite Crisis where he got royally shafted by indecision and a hideous attempt to get lightning to strike twice (referring both to the nature of the Flash's origins, and the failed push for Bart Allen to grow up).
Know Your Trade...
DEC070243 BATMAN LOVERS AND MADMEN HC $24.99
FEB082299 FALLEN SON TP DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA $13.99
JAN080217 JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED TIES THAT BIND TP $12.99
FEB082296 MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK TP DEFENDERS VOL 02 DIGEST $7.99
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