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? Welcome to the dreaded fifth week edition. The dreaded fifth week is just that, the fifth Wednesday of the month, where publishers push out one shots, annuals, and specials to not throw off their publishing schedule. With that being said, there are some cool new indy, and a couple of new characters of interest. Check out what is on tap:
New Series
Legend Of La Rosa Blanca #1 – A western horror series like you’ve never seen! 29 pages of full color story – it’s jam packed with action, creatures, and terror! An all-star creative team including Pat Shand (Robyn Hood), Gerardo Gambone (Vampirella), and Bronze Age legend, Gordon Purcell (Star Trek) presents the first adventure of a new monster slayer! La Rosa Blanca is a myth. A mysterious hero of the people raising up in the old west to protect the innocent from the terrors of the night. Monsters, demons, the undead…even dragons. Whatever creature would prey upon the weak, she is there to protect the innocent. This is the story of the rise of a new La Rosa Blanca. A girl who because of terrifying circumstances dons the mantle and becomes the next generation of heroes to wear the cape and wield the pistol.
Lost Fantasy #1 – There is a world of magic, myth, and monsters that exists beneath the surface of our own. Since first contact was made over 100 years ago, The Great Hunters have kept us safe from the creatures that lurk in the shadows. But last night something broke through, and it’s up to rookie monster hunter Henry Blackheart to stop it…
I am grabbing the Final Fantasy homage.
Slashers Apprentice #1 – Riley, a horror-obsessed podcaster with a slasher villain fixation, is seeking a new career path: Helping her favorite legendary slasher, The Hopton Valley Killer, regain their long-lost notoriety while learning the ropes herself.
Star Wars Hyperspace Stories Codebreaker #1 – Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of The Force Awakens! Poe Dameron, ace Resistance pilot, and his droid companion BB-8 are sent to investigate a piece of First Order tech used to decode Resistance messages. Standing between them and their objective is an infamous TIE fighter pilot. Can Poe out-fly his enemy, or will the mission go down in flames before it begins?
For the Cover
DC x Sonic The Hedgehog #1 2nd Print Flash Card Stock Variant Cover – This is a mash up that kind of makes sense.
Notable reprints
More Fun Comics #73 Facsimile Edition – The astounding Aquaman and the gallant Green Arrow and Speedy make their dynamic DC debut
One and Done
Godzilla vs America Godzilla vs Los Angeles #1 – Godzilla does America, first stop, LA.
Kid Juggernaut #1 – The origin story of one of the hottest new characters in the Marvel Universe, Kid Juggernaut of the AVENGERS ACADEMY cast! Just before his mysterious death, Justin’s father sent a package to his estranged son containing a fragment of a crimson gem…the gem of Cyttorak! Reprints the online comic.
First Appearances
Weapon X-Men #3 – This one is a battle for the ages that you can’t afford to miss! Also introducing – WEAPON EXILE!
Wolverine And Kitty Pryde #1 – Chris Claremont revisits the early days of Wolverine and Kitty Pride. Note: Multiple characters’ first appearances in this issue!
Pick of the Week
Godzilla Vs Spider-Man #1 – Only appearing on a variant previously, rumored that God-Venom, a symbiote fused Godzilla makes his appearance in comics. That sounds like a winner to me.