Hello everyone. It’s New York Comic Con week. So lots of excitement and exclusives to be had, if that’s your thing.

But there are some books on FOC worth paying attention. Let’s check some out.

COVERS

 

Another great Dell Otto cover. This time featuring King Pin. Dirty D cover of the week!

 

 

I’m not usually a fan of these “toy” variant covers, but I do like a sweet red hood cover.

 

 

Four new gods walked the Earth, called by Thor’s foes to be his death – a man of fire, a man of stone, a beast of wrath and a trickster-serpent. All had reason to hate the thunder god…and working together, they had the power to end an All-Father’s reign. This is the story of the IMMORTAL THOR…and what broke him at last.

Not sure if this will be a first appearance of these “four new gods”, but this is a fantastic cover by the great Alex Ross.

 

Avengers Assemble #3 (of 5) (Spoiler Variant)

When a new iteration of the NIGHTSTALKERS attacks a community of civilian vampires formed in New York City after the events of BLOOD HUNT, the AVENG.E.R.S. must align to protect those who they once sought to defeat!

No idea what this could be spoiling…but just be aware for what it’s worth.

 

FIRST ISSUES

All New Venom #1 (Platt Variant)

An all-new host is taking the symbiote in a whole new direction – but who?

I won’t spoil it here, but it’s hard to get excited for another symbiote host. The design is cool, though. The Platt variant is the winner in my book.

 

 

Cassandra Cain is taking center stage in her first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades! Cass must embark on a jaw-dropping, martial-arts filled adventure in her quest for truth and justice…and revenge?! It’s a Batgirl book like never before.

A new Batgirl series begins. There’s a Dekal variant cover for his fans.

 

 

Taking place after the events of “Merry Little Batman,” Gotham City finds itself reeling from the Joker’s attack, and Damian Wayne (a.k.a. Little Batman) is eager to get back into the fight. See Little Batman in a new adventure from the film’s screenwriter, Morgan Evans, after catching the rerelease of the breakout movie in theaters this winter.

I have not seen Merry Little Batman but now I’m intrigued. It looks like this mini series will have some interesting homage covers, starting with this Batman 404.

 

 

LUKE SKYWALKER and a new friend find themselves cornered! Can two Imperial powerhouses find common ground against the nascent New Republic?? The heroes find themselves saved in the nick of time – by a fan-favorite guest star and ally!

Not sure who the new friend or ally is, but I’m curious who the woman in the flight suit is. Could be worth keeping an eye on this book.

 

INDY SPOTLIGHT

 

A once-fearless high school student, Jeannie wasn’t prepared for the aimless feeling of being a college freshman, but that’s all about to change! Mirror myths take on new life in the modern age, as countless people claim to have passed into The Fade in their dreams via a viral internet sensation, but what awaits Jeannie Warner and her best friend Arno on the other side? Royal adventures, ancient prophecies, or something more dangerous…?

Interesting concept. I like the Hans variant as well.

 

PICK OF THE WEEK

 

Without the fortress…without the family…without a home…what’s left is the Absolute Man of Steel!

Probably won’t be a spec book (it’s been a while since there’s been good Supe spec), but Absolute Batman has kicked off this universe with positive reviews with an alternative look at Bruce Wayne. DC will look to keep it going with Superman.

 

Parting Thoughts

That it for this week. For those going to NYCC, have a great time!