I’ve been totally out of sorts this week. I keep remembering It’s F.O.C. Sunday, only to completely forget about it two seconds later.
I’m either very busy, or going senile…maybe a little from Column A and B…
Anyway, given the short time span I’m going to zip through this and post it to get the information out there.
Covers
Immortal Thor #11 (Arthur Adams Variant)
Usually these Arthur Adams covers with weird faces and boobs that defy gravity within their costumes are incentive ratios. Not this time! You’re welcome (says Arthur).
Amazing Spider-Man #50 (JTC Negative Space Variant) 1
Green Goblin is back again for the 1000th time. And now you get to pay $9.99 to read about it.
Well, if you’re going to pay that amount at least they’re offering a nice negative space black suit (virgin) variant.
Ultimates #1 (JTC Negative Space Variant) 1
Speaking of negative space variants, the new Ultimates series also has a virgin variant of Iron Man. I wonder if more of these are on the way again. We’ll speak more about the new Ultimates series below.
Monolith #1 (of 3) (Cover B- McFarlane Variant) 1
Monolith first appeared in Spawn 313, but he gets a miniseries here. I don’t know much about him as a hellspawn, but I do know it’s hard to pass up Mcfarlane covers for $2.99.
Notable Reprints
If you’ve followed my FOC articles, you know I’m a big fan of the Howard white background later prints of image Energon Universe titles. This FOC is gonna hurt (me, anyway) as a bunch have been announced.
Transformers #5 (2nd Print – Thundercracker)
Transformers #5 (2nd Print – Arcee)
Transformers #6 (2nd Print – Devestator)
Transformers #6 (2nd Print – Wheeljack)
Cobra Commander #2 (of 5) (2nd Printing)
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6 (Facsimile – Foil Variant)
Secret Wars foil facsimiles continue…two more before the big one.
Ultimate Black Panther #1 (4th Printing Blank)
Just in time for Convention season, Ultimate Black Panther gets a blank sketch variant.
Reads
Superior Spider-Man #7 (Humberto Ramos Variant) 1
Five words: Otto Octavius, the Superior Spider-Boy.
That’s all we get. If you’re a Spider-Fan-Boy this book is for you. I like the Ramos cover.
Loosely based on real events in 12th century England during what was known as “The Anarchy.” A time where the country was beset with plague, civil war, and demons. William of Newbury is a neurotic monk, fearful of the earthly world, but confident and unwavering in the face of true evil. He fights the dead to restore peace, but his brother is intent on stopping him, fearing for his soul. Newbury is dark, yet quaint, deadly yet cute. Follow him as he negotiates with thieves, evades his brother and the church, and battles the undead and evil spirits.
A new anthropomorphic supernature series from Dark Horse and the co-creator POWERS. Promises a Hellboy meets Redwall vibe. I’ll likely grab the book from the LCS when it comes out. Could be a good book to stash a copy away as future spec.
Pick of the Week
You know it’s been coming for a while now…an all-new team of ULTIMATES and the next chapter of the new Ultimate line.
Six months ago, Tony Stark sent Peter Parker a radioactive spider to set him back on the course to become Spider-Man. Since then, Iron Lad (Stark), Captain America, Doom, Thor and Sif have begun to do the same for other lost heroes, building a network of super-powered heroes hungry for change… Now they must band together to destroy the Maker’s Council and restore freedom and free will to a world ruled from the shadows!
This pick is more for the read as I don’t expect much spec here. But you never know.
Parting Thoughts
Sorry for this coming out so late! DC had a few cool covers but nothing that wow’d me. Have a great week everyone!