Small week. Or maybe it just takes a lot for me to give books a second look these days. Which ever it is, here are the books I found most interesting this FOC week.

Cover of the Week

Daredevil #13 (Dell Otto Variant) 2

Dell Otto has a long history of great detailed covers. But sometimes it’s the simplest covers that’s stand out. This is one of those. (A little negative space going on here too)

 

Notable Reprints

 

All New Collectors Edition #56 (Facsimile Edition – Foil Variant))

Float like a butterfly. Sting like a bee! Ali will always be the GOAT. I can’t believe it’s been 28 years since he lit the flame at the 96 Atlanta Olympics. Still feels like yesterday.

I believe this fax is in the original oversized format. Add foil-ized for extra fun!

 

 

Transformers #1 40th Annv Ed (Cover A) 1

40 years of Transformers. Most don’t know it was Bob Budiansky that created most of the G1 Transformer names, personalities and ”tech specs”. And now you know…!

 

New Ones

 

Marvel Zombies Dawn of Decay #1 (of 4)

Groot is just plain sick! But things go from bad to apocalyptic after an ill-timed sneeze in Captain America’s face has unforeseeable consequences! Suddenly, Groot is being attacked by a horde of zombified Avengers, and only he and Hulk, with his impenetrable green skin, remain impervious. Now it’s up to these two heroes to team up and fight their way through a blighted New York City to Banner’s lab in Avengers Tower to find a cure before it’s too late. But can Groot keep the hero in check and on track, or will Hulk unleash his deadly might on the zombies they once called friends?

Sounds like a different spin and fun take on the Marvel Zombies.

 

 

What if Donald Duck Became Thor #1

First came the 100 year anniversary covers. And with how popular they were you knew stories would eventually follow. I’m sure some day down the road Disney will create a cartoon series based on these mashups. So there is a long term spec play with these. A Long….LOOONNNG term spec play. These are fun books, nevertheless.

Lots of covers, but I like the classic 1st Appearance and Walt Simonson Thor 337 homage (below).

 

What if Donald Duck Became Thor #1 (Walt Simonson Variant)

 

Read of the Week

 

Ultimates #4 (Ultimate Special Variant) 1

Doom’s years of torture at the hands of the Maker finally catch up to him in this secret history of the real Reed Richards! And tensions rise among the Ultimates when Doom might be more fixated on re-creating the life he should have had than the life he’s got…

Looks like a some revelations are coming with this issue along with consequences!

 

Indy Spotlight

 

Universal Monsters Frankenstein #1 (of 4)

A modern-day horror visionary resurrects one of the most iconic monsters. An electrifying new vision of the horror classic. Each issue of the limited series tells the shocking story behind one of the body parts used to create the unforgettable monster in the original film. In this first issue, Dr. Henry Frankenstein begins his unholy quest to create life by robbing the grave of a decorated police officer. But little does he know that the corpse has a son who is mourning a father-and that this young boy will forever change Frankenstein’s life.

This sounds like a great mini-series. I’m not much of a horror fan, but I love origin/prequels stories! I dont think the story of who were the donors to Frankenstein’s Monster’s body parts has ever been told.

Josh Middleton also provides a nice variant cover.

 

Universal Monsters Frankenstein #1 (of 4) (Cover B – Middleton)

 

Pick of the Week

 

Star Wars the Acolyte Kelnacca #1

Wookiee Jedi Kelnacca steps into the pages of his own issue! Delve deep into the history of Kelnacca and the world of the High Republic in this bombastic one-shot! Includes an exclusive interview with Kelnacca actor Joonas Suotamo.

Yeah, I know he was wiped out before we really got to know the guy. But Wookiees live a long time (400 years) so there may be more stories to tell in the earlier High Republic era. And I feel like the Acolyte just didn’t do the character justice. So this one shot is going to explain some of his background and who knows after that. And for the second week in a row, a Star Wars first appearance plus first cover wins the day as the Dirty D Pick-of-the-Week!

There is also a photo cover variant which could be a nice book for those who seek out signatures of Star Wars actors on comics.

 

Parting Thoughts

Not much else to say this week. Have a good one!