Zip has been scouring the Previews this month looking for gems for us. So without further ado Zip’s Preview highlights.
Every month Previews comes out and showcases the pretties that we will be putting our money on in the coming months. My goal is to spotlight some that are worth putting on pull folders in advance or ordering in advance online. If nothing else… Some to keep an eye on.
Colder: The Bad Seed #1– Paul Tobin brings his horror series back to Dark Horse. First issue cover shows the eeriness and a features a face made of fingers. Sold.
Life goes on for Declan Thomas after his deadly encounter with the psychotic Nimble Jack, but Declan’s strange powers continue to develop, offering him a profound connection with the nature of insanity. Little does he know that the malevolent Swivel wishes to pick up where Nimble Jack left off!
Creepy #18 50th Anniversary Issue- Not much can be said about this horror classic, except, READ IT!
It’s Uncle Creepy’s golden anniversary, and his loathsome legacy lives on in this milestone of macabre monstrosity! Prepare for putrid productions from Fred Van Lente (Conan the Avenger), Corinna Bechko (Star Wars: Legacy), Peter Bagge (Bat Boy), Art Baltazar (Itty Bitty Hellboy), and a horrible host of sinister surprises! Don’t miss out!
Deathstroke #1 -Reboot, looks good. This character is getting more and more popular.
The DCU’s deadliest assassin stars in his own ongoing series by writer/artist Tony S. Daniel! See him as never before in this explosive new series, with one surprise after another as we see Slade Wilson in the fight of his life!
Green Lantern/New Gods/Godhead One Shot– Story seems interesting.
‘GODHEAD’ Act 1, Part 1: Highfather, leader of the New Gods, has long studied the infinite and infinitely mysterious Source Wall which surrounds the universe. Now, he has learned that during ‘Green Lantern: Lights Out,’ the ring-wielders broke through the Wall and stole secrets of cosmic importance.
Injustice Gods Among US: Year Three #1– One of the most successful comics based on a video game series is going to 3rd season. If nothing else, it’s a great read.
Superman’s new world order is in effect across the globe. The world is transformed. Violent dictatorships have fallen. Wars have ceased. But this order comes at the expense of freedom. Now, Batman has found an unlikely ally against Superman’s regime – and John Constantine is ready to unleash a bit of chaos.
Skylanders #1 (IDW)– Based off the game, which has a HUGE fanbase. Toss up on this one fellas. Kids comics can do quite well over the long haul.
The smash-hit videogame and toy sensation, Skylanders, makes its comic book debut this fall! This all-new series will focus on fan-favorite characters and features stories tying directly into the videogames that cannot be found anywhere else!
Dungeons and Dragons: Baldur’s Gate(IDW)– Cult following on this one. Looks like it could be good.
Evil, meet my sword! Sword, meet evil! Generations have passed since the original Heroes of Baldur’s Gate saved the city and the Realms. Now a new threat rises and an unlikely group of misfits are thrust into adventure with MINSC, the legendary Ranger do-gooder with a heart of gold, brain of lead, and hamster of pronounced wisdom.
Wytches #1– Scott Snyder and Jock? Okay. Sold.
Across the globe, century after century, men and women were burned, drowned, hanged, tortured, imprisoned, persecuted, and murdered for witchcraft. None of them were witches. They died protecting a terrible and hidden truth: witches, real witches, are out there. They are ancient, elusive, and deadly creatures that are rarely seen and even more rarely survived.
This October, superstar creators SCOTT SNYDER (SEVERED, Batman) and JOCK (SNAPSHOT, Batman) unveil WYTCHES, and introduce you to a world of unimaginable horror in a special EXTRA-SIZED FIRST ISSUE with 30 pages of story and no ads!
Rasputin #1– Something about this comic bothers me, but I’m stickin with it.
DRACULA AT DOWNTON ABBEY! In one night Rasputin was poisoned, beaten, stabbed, shot in the head, drowned, then tied up and thrown in a frozen river. It was really bad timing. His beard was just coming in nicely. New York Times bestselling author ALEX GRECIAN and fan favorite artist RILEY ROSSMO reunite for the first time since their critically acclaimed series PROOF!
Dredd Uprise #1 of 2(2000AD)- Continuation of underbelly.
From the writer of Dredd: Underbelly and the artist of X-Men Legacy comes a new Dredd movie sequel mini-series.
In the neglected sector of Mega-City One known as The Spit, tensions are reaching boiling point amongst the citizens as the shiny new mega-block Oemling Tower is being constructed for those that can afford to live in it.
As the Judges face running battles with rioters, the underground movement known as Uprise stokes the flames of dissent.
Death of Wolverine, Deadpool and Captain America– Because Its hilarious.
Did you know Wolverine is dead? I bet some people would love to get their hands on his DNA to clone him… Logan’s old pals Deadpool and Steve Rogers are gonna make sure that doesn’t happen. Parental Advisory
Thanos: A God Up There Listening– Thane storyline, could end up being valuable. Post Infinity Thane.
At the close of INFINITY, Thane discovered he was the son of Thanos and that his touch was death.
Now, accompanied by the constantly whispered advice of the Ebony Maw, he wants to discover his father’s history, and his own future.
Figment #5– Great Series, I’d Try to make one 1-5 Full set of it.
REVEALING THE ORIGINS OF TWO OF DISNEY’S MOST IMAGINATIVE CHARACTERS!
This is it: The action-packed conclusion of the all-new steampunk fantasy story exploring the never-before-revealed first adventure of the inventor known as Dreamfinder and his famous dragon Figment!
Deadpool’s Art of War– Great concept, curious to see how they play this one.
Sun Tzu’s Art of War has been called the definitive work on military strategy and tactics and has influenced leaders in both warfare and business for hundreds of years…which means it’s totally in the public domain and ripe for being ripped off by Deadpool!