Every week, hundreds of new books hit the stands, each with potential. We pick the ones we think have the best shot at heating up. Here are the picks of the week for delivery this Wednesday
Pretty small week this week. Good for the wallet. It’s Christmas week so publishers aren’t going crazy with books.
New #1’s
No Holds Bard #1 – Quirky new series from Behemoth. When Queen Elizabeth I is kidnapped, only the dramatic duo of William Shakespeare and William Page in their superhero alter-egos, THE BARD and PAGE can save her! Written in iambic pentameter, No Holds Bard is a throwback comedy adventure 400 years in the making.
Octobriana With Love #1 – New book from Dead Good Comics, very small press company, and book has a high price tag. Could be something. David Bowie was going to make a superhero movie about her. Billy Idol has a tattoo of her. And now, 50 years since her debut, celebrate the return of one of the most enigmatic comic book characters that you’ve never heard of… OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE is an all-star, 64-page, full color softcover graphic novel, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the cult underground Russian superhero by an exciting mix of creative talent. For centuries, immortal warrior woman Octobriana has been the champion of the oppressed. Leading a rag-tag group of freedom fighters, Octobriana travels the dimensional highways in her Wonder Machine, disrupting authoritarian regimes, overturning tyrants… and gate-crashing the best parties! In OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE, Octobriana and her underground take on a daring rescue mission above the skies of a near future Britain to rescue Lucretia Hussain, a young vlogger destined to be a figurehead for a future revolution. To correct the course of history Octobriana clashes with her ancient nemesis Baba Yaga, leading Octobriana to relive her past and setting the stage for a whole new universe of adventures.
Horror in December
Yes! The Halloween season continues well into December. American Mythology has three horror anthologies out this week.
American Mythology Monsters #3 – Dan Parsons concludes the tale of a modern vampire and her 21st century problems. Konstantine Paradias and EV Cantada complete their peek into Hell itself. And in the final chapter of ‘The Long Game’ Glenn Moane and Cyrus Mesarcia reveals the true end of the con. Get in on classic horror comics presented in glorious black & white that enhances the dire consequences of each blood-soaked tale in the pages of American Mythology Monsters!
Beware The Witchs Shadow Night Frights #1 – The wisecracking Witch is back! If you find yourself in a cabin deep in the woods it may already be too late. The Witch welcomes visitors with tales of terror before stealing their wicked souls. This new issue of frights has stories that will chill your blood and boil your brain. Reserve a copy and read her tales but beware if you aren’t careful, you’ll be carved up by her sharp tongue and fed to the beasties
Scary Christmas #1 – The Christmas creeps are back! While everyone else is dreaming of sugar plumbs, we’re delivering a dose of holiday horror that you won’t forget! This year three new tales of yuletide terror will keep you awake all Christmas night with visions of monsters and mayhem. These tales are delivered in stark black and white like the classic horror magazines of the past. Beware of creatures coming down the chimney to terrorize your family this holiday season. Come with us to discover twisted tales of holiday monsters and maniacs!
Phoenix Song Echo #3 Chris Bachalo Cover – Just a damn cool looking cover.
Ones to Watch
Venom #3 – New Venom series has been fleshing out the cast with new characters and villains lately. This issue is no exception. Spoilers later, but if these new characters end up meaning something these are the ones you will want to know where copies are.
Moon Knight #6 – Same as above, new series with a cast of new characters. Unsure if one will be introduced this issue, but it has been a great series so far and worth the pick up.
Small Press Pick of the Week
Tom Hollands Fright Night #1 – Picks up where the classic 1985 movie left off. So psyched about this one. There was a classic Now Comics series that I loved as a kid. Can’t promise great art but there is a nostalgia factor with this one.
DC Pick of the Week
Justice League Incarnate #2 – Very cool new character introduced to the book. Hint, a female counterpart to one of the most exciting DC Villains in the past few years. Spoilers later.
Marvel Pick of the Week
Avengers Forever #1 – The team of Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder. Introduces Captain Carter on the cover, same as the What If series, proper. We have seen other similar versions before. Plus some interesting other potentially new characters. Spoilers later.