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? Another good week. Check out what is on tap:
New Series
Arcbound #1 – Tom Hardy Scott Snyder Sci-Fi book announced at NYCC a few years back finally comes to stores.
Black Hammer Spiral City #1 – From the ashes of Black Hammer: The End comes a new era and a brand-new cast of heroes struggling to survive in a chaotic new world set to destroy them.
Calavera PI #1 – In 1925, Juan Calavera died a hero. After a career spent outside the law defending the Chicano barrios where the police refused to operate, he earned a reputation for fearlessness . . . and a gunshot in the stomach. Now, five years later, on Dia de los Muertos, his restless spirit has been summoned from the grave to help a desperate former colleague unravel a kidnapping all too close to home. With only days to solve the case before he is called back to the underworld, can Calavera reveal the identity of the masked human trafficker known as La Fantasma before tragedy strikes again . . . and solve the mystery of his own murder in the process?
GI Joe #1 – New GI Joe serie kicks off, been very good for Skybound. I am grabbing the Sozomaika Baroness Cover, and maybe a Nakayama Baroness cover as well. Jenny Frison has a great cover too.
Goatman Trilogy #1 Rise Of The Goatman – A young family spend their holiday in a cabin in the woods but their daughter discovers a diary from the previous owner, revealing it’s true haunting past.
Psylocke #1 – Trained to be an assassin since birth, Kwannon chose to be an X-Man. But there are still some jobs too dirty for the X-Men. And some paths have to be walked alone. When the mission is brutal, Psylocke unsheathes her blades to punish those who prey on mutants.
Starved Rock #1 – When a group of hunters accidentally kill a famed local deer, an ancient deity is awakened, and the only way to survive is to venture deeper into the forest.
One and Done
Yars Rising #1 – Computer hacker Emi Kimura and her friends must deal with a job gone wrong…on their home turf! This original comic story is a prequel to Atari’s new YARS RISING video game.
Notable Reprints
Absolute Batman Noir Edition #1 – New printing, in Black and White.
Web Of Spider-Man #32 – Iconic cover and “Kraven’s Last Hunt” story in this facsimile.
Ones to Watch
Amazing Spider-Man #61 – new creative team and new storyline. 8 Deaths of Spider-Man kicks off.
Ultimate X-Men #9 – Identity of the crucified X-Man is to be revealed, will it be related to the upcoming Ultimate Wolverine? Sold out at Midtown already.
Pick of the Week
Absolute Batman #2 – tons of first appearances in this hot series including Selena Klye in cat pajamas.