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? Trying to fit in a last minute vacation before a lot of serious stuff kicks in. With that being said, light week again, in the middle of the summer doldrums, pre-convention season, where there are lighter shipping schedules. Here is what is on tap:
New Series
Captain America #1 – Eleventh volume of Captain America’s solo series kicks off helmed by Chip Zdarsky.
Gehenna Naked Aggression #1 – There’s a contract out on Gehenna. But she’s managed to stay alive long enough that the contract has been resold several times as consolidated debt between criminal organizations. Now she intends to put a stop to the chain of custody on that contract. With a bullet.
Gotham City Sirens Unfit For Orbit #1 – New space themed Gotham City Sirens book.
Sisterhood A Hyde Street Story #1 – Lifelong friends Sophie and Violet were practically sisters. Now at college, they’ve been slowly drifting apart. But when Violet accidentally drowns at a sorority hazing, a devastated Sophie pleads with the psychic SISTER HOOD to contact her dead friend. Sometimes you get what you wish for, but on Hyde Street, there’s always a cost and it is a killer.
Wolverines And Deadpools #1 – Two Wolverines (Logan and Laura) cross with two Deadpool’s (Wade and Ellie)
Notable Reprints
Fantastic Four #50 Facsimile Edition – I will be honest, I am not a big FF person, but love the classic comics, so picking these up have been a great treat.
For the Cover
Godzilla Heist #5 Movie Homage cover – I love a good inception homage.
Charlamagne Tha God Presents Illuminati #1 – Nice DMX Flesh of my Flesh homage cover, but the book sounds cool as well. Charlamagne tha God presents a dark conspiracy tale that shines a light on the most enduring conspiracy of our day. Lilly, an aspiring musician, comes to Los Angeles to bury her sister, Jackie, a rising pop star who died from a drug overdose. But Lilly knows that there is more to Jackie’s death than meets the eye. Embarking on an investigation that takes her on a tour of the dark underbelly of the music industry, Lily uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy that grants fame and fortune at a terrible price. The Illuminati are real and Lilly is about to learn that the world above is the same as the world below, and the power she needs to offset their gravitational pull just might come from the darkness she fears.
Small Press Pick of the Week
Eyrie Magazine #1 – New Horror Magazine in the vein of early Warren Horror mags. Looking forward to this one.
New Character Alert
Batgirl #9 – Spoilers later, but someone very close to Cassandra is introduced.
>X-Men Hellfire Vigil #1 – New character (future) is introduced. Spoilers later.