What’s up CHU, Mel V Here with another edition of Big Gems from the Small Press. School is starting to end and that means more readers and buyers of comics and hopefully that will boost comic sales. These books are slated to be released in the month of August and the deadline to order is 5/24/16.
Tony did a good job in April, but I wanted to step in and throw some out there too.
Don’t forget you can pre order from good friend of the site Ray at his newly revamped and very professional looking site http://www.rjcomicsandtoys.com/ check him out.
Alright lets get to it:
Betty & Veronica Vol 2 #1 Cover A Regular Adam Hughes Cover
Manufacturer/Publisher: Archie Comics (Release Date: 7/20/2016)
Description
(W/A/CA) Adam Hughes
It’s Betty vs. Veronica! The most highly-anticipated debut in comics history is here! Betty and Veronica are America’s sweethearts – until they turn on each other! Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to- head over the issue, all bets are off!
Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken. Betty and Veronica are back in this all- new #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes (Wonder Woman, Catwoman, Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan)!
Item #: 1537433 • Diamond code: MAY161104 • UPC: 76281646748310011
Why I like it: with the new Archie TV show coming soon this could bring a new generation of Archie fans to the comic world and with this being a new incarnation this should be sought after. And of course it’s the legendary Adam Hughes writing and on the art, this will be a hot one.
AM DARK WEREWOLVES VS DINOSAURS #1 FEROCIOUS CVR
Manufacturer/Publisher: American Mythology (Release Date: 7/27/2016)
Description
(W) Eric Dobson (A/CA) Chris Scalf
Claw vs Talon! Fur vs Scales! Supernatural vs Prehistoric! Werewolves vs. Dinosaurs kicks off an incredible one of a kind creature feature that will slap you in the face with a heaping dose of awesome! Cade can’t catch a break. Instead of a sleepy little deserted town, he finds himself in the middle of a supernatural smack down orchestrated by mysterious men in black. Werewolves Vs. Dinosaurs is a runaway train full of over-the- top carnage and conspiracies that will remind you of the wildest grindhouse film ever made.
Be sure to get the Ferocious cover
American Mythology supports your local comic book shop with this exclusive edition only available to fans that subscribe to the series at the store.
Item #: 1537408 • Diamond code: MAY161077 • UPC: 85609100610600121
Why I like it: LOL Are you kidding me Werewolves vs Dinosaurs how awesome does this sound, I think this is going to do very well. I already pre ordered 3 of the Ferocious variants
CAPTAIN KID #1 (MR)
Manufacturer/Publisher: After-Shock Comics (Release Date: 7/6/2016)
Description
(W) Mark Waid, Tom Peyer (A/CA) Wilfredo Torres
Chris Vargas is a middle-aged man with a hacking cough, an obsolete job, and a bombastic secret: whenever he likes, he can transform into the teenage superhero Captain Kid! In this, his first recorded adventure, he encounters Helea, a mystery woman who knows more about him than he does, and Halliday, a mad businessman with a catastrophic weapon!
Item #: 1537469 • Diamond code: MAY161025 • UPC: 66257827203800111
Why I like it: After-shock has not disappointed me yet, The quality of books they have been putting out has been extraordinary. Also having the legend in the making Mark Waid writing does not hurt one bit
KIM AND KIM #1 (MR)
Manufacturer/Publisher: Black Mask Comics (Release Date: 7/27/2016)
Description
(W) Magdalene Visaggio (A) Eva Cabrera (CA) Tess Fowler & Various
Kim & Kim are twentysomething besties out to make a name for themselves in the wild world of interdimensional cowboy law enforcement. In a massive ‘screw you’ to their parents and the authorities, they decide to hijack some high stakes bounty – and end up in way over their heads. Kim & Kim is a day-glo action adventure that’s bursting with energy and enthusiasm. It puts queer women and trans women front and center, with a story that embraces the absurd alongside realistic pathos. It’s a mature book that focuses on the power and meaning of female friendships as engines of validation.
Item #: 1537630 • Diamond code: MAY161208 • UPC: 045778024995
Why I like it: Black Mask. They have some of the most creative and unique stories in the industry. When I read a Black Mask book I never know what to expect but I always enjoy the ride, I expect this book to be no different
SOMBRA #1 (OF 4)
Manufacturer/Publisher: BOOM! Studios (Release Date: 7/20/2016)
Description
(W) Justin Jordan (A) Raul Trevino (CA) Jilipollo
Justin Jordan (John Flood, Spread) tackles a provocative topic-the violent drug cartels of Mexico partnering with artist Raúl Treviño, who lives in Mexico and is drawing on his first-hand experiences to inform the story. A DEA agent, who disappeared in Mexico years ago, has resurfaced and is now out-brutalizing some of the cartels he was sent to investigate. His daughter has been tasked with stopping him…by any means necessary. Perfect for fans of Scalped, the novels Heart of Darkness and Savages, or the film Apocalypse Now.
Item #: 1537755 • Diamond code: MAY161222 • UPC: 84428400546300111
Why I like it: I’m a fan of Justin Jordan’s work and if he has 1 st hand experiences while the subject matter should be very very interesting ,I could see a media deal coming out of this
BRIK #1 (OF 6) (MR)
Manufacturer/Publisher: Oni Press (Release Date: 7/6/2016)
Description
(W) Adam Glass, Mike Benson (A/CA) Harwinder Singh
Drew is a bullied kid in the Yonkers neighborhood of New York City whose family faces encroaching violence from Russian gangsters. Before his beloved grandfather is killed in an attempt to muscle the family out of the neighborhood, he’s able to pass down to Drew the story of a mysterious but dangerous protector who helped their people during other troubled times. When Drew finds his grandfather kept the secret to creating a golem, is it worth the risk to summon this supernatural avenger to take on the all-too-human darkness swallowing his world? An urban fantasy tale of power and morality from writers
Adam Glass (Suicide Squad, TV’s Supernatural) & Mike Benson (Deadpool, Moon Knight), amazing new illustrator Harwinder Singh, and colorist Gonzalo Duarte (The Bunker, Big Trouble in Little China)!
Item #: 1537467 • Diamond code: MAY161667 • UPC: 64985600068200111
Why I like it: Once again I love a new idea, Giants and Gangsters lol, sign me up That will do it for this month let me know what books you like in the comments below. Thank you for reading and until next month happy spec’ing
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Nice write up Mel. I was about to put my order in but 2 books that you pointed out cough my attention. Like always thank you for a great article.
Thank ya as always Jesus
Thank you for the great info.
Appreciate that Mel.
I also had my eye on Werewolves vs. Dinosaurs.