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’s up Wednesday Warriors? Pretty good week this week. lots of new series and some ones worth picking up. Here is what is on tap:
New Series
Batgirl #1 – Sixth Batgirl series kicks off. Cassandra Cain’s first solo Batgirl series in nearly two decades
Carlyle School For Kings #1 – Dark Horse – Emmeline Heron is the daughter of traitors, but even she cannot be denied entrance to the Carlyle School for Kings. For thousands of years, the academy has opened its doors to the best and brightest young people in the Kingdom. There, they are trained in matters of heart, strength, and mind, and the one who is deemed most exceptional will be crowned king for the next thirty years, when the King Cycle repeats. This decree was enacted by Godwit himself, to ensure the King is one young enough that hope and idealism still thrive within them-but if they want hope and idealism, they invited the wrong girl.
Ducktales #1 – 90’s kids will love the fifth volume of Uncle Scrooge and his nephews adventures.
FML #1 – Dark Horse – genre-busting, apocalyptic odyssey about a group of metal kids who face a medley of bizarre foes and encounters in Portland, Oregon during a worldwide pandemic. Riley is a teen that sketches out his heavy metal future with a ballpoint pen between monster movies and band practice. But musical stardom needs to compete with high school, the temper of a former Riot Grrrl mother, the morbid obsessions of a goth sister, and the eccentricities of bandmates that threaten to drive him and everyone around him insane. The balance gets harder after a ritual during a party in Portland’s Forest Park causes him to wake up one day to discover that the creatures, witchcraft, and metal world he’s obsessed with may be a bit closer to home than he preferred.
Hell Heist #1 – A seasoned crew of master thieves targets an ancient sarcophagus hidden within a luxurious Beverly Hills mansion. But what begins as a high-stakes heist quickly spirals into horror and chaos, as the team unwittingly finds themselves up against an ages-old evil. Facing a relentless supernatural force, it’s a race against time to not just complete the job, but to stay alive. Brimming with suspense, action, and horror, Hell Heist is a must-read for fans of supernatural thrillers and heist dramas.
Killtown #1 – Midtown and TFAW are wiped out of every cover of this spinoff to the Night of the Cadillacs comic book series. In development with Sony Entertainment
JSA #1 – Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Jade, Obsidian, Jesse Quick, Hourman, Ted Grant, and Sandman are all back on the roster as DC’s first super team faces their greatest and most personal challenge yet.
Living Hell #1 – Dark Horse – Meet Jerome Jameel-husband, father, demon. Hell is not just a place; it’s a prison, a realm where demons have lived in exile for eons. A few of them find a way back to the human world, where they hide in plain sight. Jerome was one of the lucky few to escape and start a new life, and for the sake of his daughter-Jerome is determined to stay out of trouble. But when he comes face-to-face with one of Hell’s bounty hunters, his plans go awry.
Something Is Killing The Children #0 – Witness this crucial untold story within the vast Slaughterverse, detailing the mission preceding the fateful Archer’s Peak Saga, where the entire story began.
Ones to Watch
Aliens vs Avengers #2 – Looking forward to learning more about the new Miles Venom/Xenomorph costume after such a long break
AEW Origins Special Edition #1 – I picked this up for free a couple of weeks back. Not sure AEW characters have been in comic form before, or that I could find anyway. Great crossover potential.
Marvel Voices Kahhori Reshaper Of Worlds #1 – THE BREAKOUT CHARACTER FROM THE DISNEY+ WHAT IF…? SHOW MAKES HER COMICS DEBUT! Kahhori launches into the 616
Pick of the Week
Absolute Superman #1 – Superman gets the Absolute treatment. I have read the story and there are some very interesting changes. Check for spoilers later.