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’s up Wednesday Warriors? Very light week. The one big book that should have been good may not be so very good after all…. so it got bumped out of the pick of the week spot. This is the last new comic book week for TFAW, so we have also added Mycomicshop and eBay while we iron out the details with our new sponsor, Third Eye Comics. Anyway, here is what is on tap:
New Series
Adventure Time #1 – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Cult classic cartoon Adventure Time returns to comics.
Vatican City #1 – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop)New Mark Millar series. The world has been overrun by a vampire apocalypse, every man, woman and child dead except the two thousand tourists safe behind the walls and holy relics of Vatican City. But as the vampires gather in their millions outside, how long can they hold out? Because the monsters can wait forever.
Notable Reprints
Star Wars #1 (Marvel) Facsimile Edition – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Months before the first Star Wars movie had even arrived in theaters, Marvel Comics’ STAR WARS #1 hit the stands and introduced eager readers to a galaxy far, far away! Its cover asked: “Luke Skywalker: Will he save the galaxy or destroy it?” – and inside, readers eager to know the answer joined Luke on the first, fateful steps of his epic journey from the deserts of Tatooine to the very heart of the Rebellion! This opening chapter of Marvel’s adaptation of George Lucas’ cinematic masterpiece features the debuts of some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history – including Princess Leia, R2-D2, C-3PO and, of course, the ruthless enforcer of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader! It’s one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all!
Superman #233 Facsimile Edition – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Both Superman and Clark Kent must adjust to big changes in the status quo as the lurking threat of Kryptonite is eliminated from the Man of Steel’s life–seemingly forever–and the mild-mannered Kansas newspaperman becomes WGBS-TV’s newest on-air reporter!
Ones to Watch
Daredevil #20 – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Solicitation mentions a new enemy, “while a dangerous new enemy threatens to attack Hell’s Kitchen.” New Daredevil hasn’t had any buzz in a while, and the cover is terrible, so tread lightly.
Absolute Batman #7 – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Solicitation say “THE JOKER AND MR. FREEZE MAKE THEIR ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE DEBUT” but that may not be true. Spoilers Tuesday night.
Pick of the Week
Amazing Spider-Man Vol 7 #1 – (TFAW, eBay, Mycomicshop) Peter is, shockingly, without a job and looking for gainful employment, but his job search is interrupted by a RAMPAGING RHINO who is but the tip of a sinister iceberg. What major Spider-Villain is working behind the scenes weaponizing other Spider-Villains including one we haven’t seen in OVER SEVEN YEARS?! Hellgate makes his first appearance, spoilers Tuesday Night.