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? Hope you had a great FCBD. I know I hit a bunch of sales and filled up a short box full of comics. Light week this week, which is great following the comic book holiday spending spree I had. Here is what is on tap:
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New Series
Ben 10 Vol 2 #1 – Ben 10 returns to comics, this is the 20 year rule in effect (things get popular again after 20 years due to people growing up, getting jobs and having nostalgia.)
Dog Tag #1 – Dog Tag is a fictional story about a very real war. It follows the life and thoughts of Corporal Tom Fuller through the final year of World War II as his service takes him from the invasion of Normandy to the surrender of Japan. Borrowed from real world stories and little known events of the war, Dog Tag asks big questions about the war while focusing on the heroism of the ordinary people who lived and died during the conflict.
If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 – SERIES PREMIERE EXTRA-LENGTH DEBUT ISSUE! Humanity is extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us.The robots who once helped us are happier now, doing their work without human interference. But not Abe. He believes there must be something more out there. After nearly getting killed, he’s determined to wander the Earth until he finds it—or gets recycled trying. Brilliant artist ANDY MACDONALD (Doctor Strange, Wonder Woman), and adequate writers MARK ELIJAH ROSENBERG (Approaching the Unknown, Year Million) and MATTHEW ROSENBERG (WE’RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US, 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank) bring you an ongoing sci-fi adventure about finding purpose, holding onto hope, and really lonely robots.
She-Spawn #1 – Jessica Priest has been a soldier, an assassin, a superhero, and a mother. Now, she has to take on the role of savior to protect a small child from an Angelic Cult set on sacrificing him in the name of their God. A new SPAWN UNIVERSE miniseries by acclaimed writer GAIL SIMONE of X-MEN and BIRDS OF PREY fame. She offers a fresh, distinct look at SHE-SPAWN as she joins artist IG GUARA, bringing the perilous journey of She-Spawn to life.
For the Cover
Amazing Spider-Man #28 Magic The Gathering Cover – Nice crossover between Marvel and Magic.
Civil War Unmasked #1 Magic The Gathering Cover (on eBay)
X-Men #29 Magic The Gathering Cover (on eBay)
New Characters
Jubilee Deadly Reunion #1 – Jubilee’s cousin makes an appearance. Jubilation Lee always puts her life on the line for those in need — but for family? She’ll do anything! When the cousin she never knew is in sudden need of help, Jubilee tracks him down to save him! But Jubilee may find that her familial bonds aren’t as strong as she hoped! What secrets does her cousin hold? And what dangerous mutant power does he wield?!
Pick of the Week
Excommunicated #1 – When a faithful nun and a festering demon are each excommunicated from the church—and from hell—because of a botched exorcism, they must work together to uncover a sinister plot that endangers their lives and the world. New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Robinson and “X-men United” artist Tiago Palma thrill and terrify readers with an unlikely and unholy pairing—a nun and demon working together. With cover art from modern masters like Ito, Josh Hixson, Tyler Crook, and Flaviano Armentaro.
Check out the Ito 1:50 (which is selling for $80) and the Ito Foil Exclusive which has had a sale of $45 on eBay Use code CHU2026 to take 15% off your total order at Third Eye Comics
(Check out Mycomicshop tomorrow to look for the regular covers.