Every week, tons of new books hit the stands, each with potential. Some live up to that 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
Hey Wednesday Warriors, light week with some great books.
New #1’s
Alien #1 – Marvel – Eighth Aliens series kicks off by Declan Shalvey. Looking forward to this.
Deep Cuts #1 – Image – A whip-smart new miniseries that’s perfect for Jazz music fans searching for a story with depth and redemption.
Green Arrow #1 – DC – Joshua Williamson takes over for a new series featuring the Emerald Archer. There is a sweet David Nakayama cover on this as well.
Here Comes Calico #1 – Sigma Comics – There was once a man walking around the streets of New York City with big guns and a skull on his chest. Hector Gil makes him look like Gandhi. The CALICO gets intel on people who abuse and slaughter animals. He puts an end to it. Permanently.
Money Shot Comes Again #1 – Vault Comics – Adult Comic star Cherry Poptart makes a return to comics. Still a big underground following on the character.
Seven Years In Darkness #1 – CEX Publishing – The Academy of Black Magic has reopened its doors for the first time in 200 years! Seventy-two children will walk through the Academy doors for freshmen year. But only seven will graduate and walk out alive! Their seven-year journey starts here, in this dark and sweeping fantasy epic from acclaimed comics creator Joe Schmalke!
Star Wars Darth Vader Black White And Red #1 – Marvel – Great covers and Darth Vader stories. DARTH VADER now takes the spotlight for tales of terror by some of the industries most talented creators!
w0rldtr33 #1 – The first issue was released a couple of weeks back, and was swiftly recalled for dark inks. Needless to say, the book is a great read. Worth picking up a regular cover.
Notabe Reprint
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Last Ronin The Lost Years Directors Cut #1 The 1:10 cover features the new turtles that appeared in issue 1. This reprint has them on the cover and has sold out in many places. Only 2 copies on eBay at the moment.
Strange Tales #178 Cover C Facsimile – First appearance of Magus gets the facsimile edition
Cover of the Week
Lady Death Sacrificial Annihilation #2 Chamber Of Coffins Edition – Featuring an homage of Chamber of Chills #19.
Small Press Pick of the Week
Darkstalkers Felicia #1 (One Shot) – Udon’s video game comics are worth picking up, built in fan base and great covers. The Rian Gonzales cover almost goes down as the cover of the week.
Star Wars High Republic Adventures Quest Of The Jedi #1 – This delayed Dark Horse Star Wars book is pushing $40 on eBay already. Grab copies if you can find it.