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
What is up Wednesday Warriors? Fairly descent week for comics. Some must pick ups, some one per store variants. And some money makers straight away. Here is what is on tap:
New Series/1’s
Alien Black White & Blood #1 – Bloody new Alien series.
Elvira Meets HP Lovecraft #1 – Love Elivra and love Lovecraft. Two horror icons.
Humbaba #1 – Deep in the bayou of Louisiana our hero Fil, after being manipulated by sinister forces, must redeem himself after inadvertently unleashing an unspeakable and dangerous mutant creature in an enchanted wildlife refuge. It’s mayhem in the bayou with mutants, spirits, and cyborgs, and it all mixes to create a gumbo of horror, comedy, and science fiction.
Mirka Andolfos Blasfamous #1 – new series from Dstlry. horror comedy. In a world where pop stars have ascended to divinity, and the masses bow in veneration to a new generation of viral superstars-angels and demons thrive on this exaltation, and revel in this spotlight that grants them unimaginable power. Clelia, the reigning queen of pop, finds her throne shaken by a newcomer radiating with enigmatic charm. As her fans waver and the public eye threatens to wander, Clelia and her demonic agent, Father Lev, are thrust into a battle for dominance on this exhilarating stage of music and mysticism. How far will they go to defend her reign and unravel the mystery of this sensational new threat?
Predator The Last Hunt #1 – For years, Theta has hunted and killed Predators in her search for the one that killed her parents. Now she’s on a mission to free the human captives from the Predators’ game preserve. But when a Super Predator is on the loose, even a seasoned hunter like Theta can become prey…
The Six Fingers #1 – New series from Image. Neo Novena archaeology student JOHANNES VALE has always been so very in control of his life. But when he commits a brutal murder using the M.O. of a historic and notorious serial killer, everything begins to spiral out of control…primarily as Johannes doesn’t remember doing it. What follows is a deadly cat-and-mouse game as Johannes seeks refuge in the rain-soaked streets of Neo Novena. He will stop at nothing to unravel the secrets and ciphers of what he did and why he did it; but each revelation only leads further into the dark heart of his future-metropolis and Johannes’ own heartbroken soul.
Notable Reprints
Green Lantern #87 Facsimile – Facsimile of first John Stewart.
Amazing Spider-Man #253 Facsimile – First appearance of the Rose gets the Facsimile treatment.
Ones to Watch
Batman #144 – Conclusion to Joker Year One. Also check Mycomicshop
Sentry #3 – Mallory, my guess for who will become the new Sentry, appears on the B Cover in costume.
First Appearance
Incredible Hulk #9 – We mentioned this in last issue spoilers, Frozen Charlotte makes her first appearance. Sadly, the new villains in Hulk have not lasted long.
Small Press Gem
Crying Boy #1 – just from the cover alone I want to grab this one.
In this shocking new horror series, Nadia and her son Samir have moved to Queens, New York to restart their lives after the violent death of her husband. In their new apartment, they discover an old painting of a sad, innocent-looking boy. Nadia is reluctant to keep the maudlin canvas, but relents when her son seems to bond with it. The grief-torn family have no idea that within the canvas hides a demon from Hell surviving for millennia by feeding on the souls of children. Thrown into the world of the supernatural, Nadia must overcome her depression and grief and save her son from evil.
Small Press Pick of the Week
Cemetery Kids Dont Die #1 – At the farthest edge of human perception-where science fiction and horror collide-experience 2024’s most exhilarating, terrifying adventure, downloading from critically acclaimed writer Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker, The Dregs) and blockbuster artist Daniel Irizarri (XINO, Judge Dredd)! Sold out at Midtown.
No Brainer Pick
Ultimate Spider-Man #2 – Sales on eBay at $12 already, all things New Ultimate have been hot. Grabbing a couple and listing them. Check Mycomicshop for this one as well.
Picks of the Week
Spawn #350 – A new ruler of Hell is crowned. Spawn anniversary issues have done well. Worth picking up. If you can luck into a One Per Store signed one, they are selling for over $400 on eBay.
Edge Of Spider-Verse #1 – WHO IS WEAPON VIII?! In their universe, when Weapon X escapes from his facility, they call on their greatest previous success to get him back. The A cover features the new character but the Nakayama Class of 97 cover is an incredible homage to Spider-Girl #0. The one per store variant is selling in the $40-$50 range on eBay.