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? Small week feels like a fifth week…. here is what is on tap:
New Series
Dark Honor #1 – For nearly a century, the Hundred has been the strong arm of the New York underworld. But now, as Covid-19 ravages the city in early 2020, a different kind of plague has arrived: a criminal mastermind mounting his takeover…unless Rain, daughter of the Hundred’s leader Josef, can unite the last elements of the fading crime gangs in one desperate attempt to fight back.
Mr Terrific Year One #1 – Just in time for the Superman movie. Discover all the secrets, sorrows, and triumphs of Mr. Terrific and how he came to be in this thrilling modern retelling and expansion of his origin story
Pale Knight #1 – England, 1349. Sir Hugh de Grey, the Pale Knight, returns from war to find a land ravaged by the Black Death, and his son dying of the plague. When he prays to God to save his son’s life, it is not God who answers–but Death himself. And Death is willing to cut a deal.
Notable Reprints
X-Men #135 Facsimile Edition – The Phoenix Saga shifts into high gear as Jean Grey wields the godlike power of Dark Phoenix! Try as they might to reach the teammate they love, the X-Men are mere playthings to this elemental angel of death – and soon Dark Phoenix leaves them behind to embrace her destiny in the stars. But the fateful cosmic choice she makes will irrevocably change the course not only of Jean Grey’s life, but also those of all the X-Men – and the scope of the entire Marvel Universe!
One and Done
Goddamn Tragedy #1 – Ellen Janson is here to set the record straight about the highly publicized, oft-sensationalized journey her family undertook in 1846. Ellen sets out with her mother, Irena, and her father, Leo, on the treacherous road west in search of a better life. But when her father chooses to split off from the party, taking an untested shortcut through the mountains, can their small family survive the elements, the wildlife-and each other? Or will their journey become nothing more than another goddamn tragedy?
For the Cover
Green Lantern #23 Mark Spears Card Stock Cover – Mark Spears variants for DC have been doing well, this is a cover priced alt cover.
Feral #13 Movie Poster Homage – Homages one of my favorite movies, Friday the 13th.
One to Watch
Venom Original Sin #1 – Reprints the online story, Eddie Brock as the Illuminated (think King in Light)
Pick of the Week
Giant-Size X-Men #1 – First appearance of Justina Laguardia, who takes down Charles Xavier, so she is no light weight.