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? New comic day is almost upon us. Here is what is on tap:
Aquaman #1 – NEW POWERS, NEW MISSION…THE KING IS BACK, BABY! In the wake of Absolute Power, Arthur Curry’s powers have evolved to powerful new heights, and this is one king ready to use them to kick some serious butt. Mammoth water-construct Kaijus have emerged from each of the seven seas, and only Aquaman’s water-warping abilities can stop them–but not if they kill the good king in the process! Enter Dagon, Arthur’s guide on the quest to unlock the secrets of the “blue.” But what deadly secret awaits Arthur on his journey?
Cruel Kingdom #1 – Oni Press is proud to unveil a spellbinding new chapter in the distinguished lineage of EC history! Enter: Cruel Kingdom-EC’s first-ever dark-fantasy anthology conjuring tales of MAGIC, MYTH, and MURDER from forbidden realms long before our own! Behold the bloody and barbarous age of wizards, knights, and dragons as reimagined in the immutable EC manner as master scribes Al Ewing, Chris Condon, and Greg Pak couple their forces with iron-wrought artists Charlie Adlard, Kano, Leomacs, and more to forge a terrifying new vision of death, life, and adventure “once upon a time.”
DAREDEVIL UNLEASH HELL RED BAND #1 – The violence and the occult swirling across the Marvel Universe find their way to Hell’s Kitchen! As grisly crime scenes start manifesting across the city, all signs point to an impossible perpetrator! (SPOILER: It is a new Muse as shown on the cover to issue 3) Estranged from Matt Murdock, it’s up to Elektra to get to the grisly truth, if she can stomach it!
DEATH OF COPRA #1 – A new chapter in the kinetic, addictive superhero series that pays homage to the ’80s Suicide Squad run of John Ostrander, Kim Yale, and Luke McDonnell. The critically acclaimed superhero engine of revenge is back for its final act! Witness a trusted institution of brutality dismantle itself with style and grace, heart and power. Series creator Michel Fiffe closes out his signature epic by unleashing his cast of mercenary misfits one last time at full throttle.
MAGIK #1 – The X-Man Ilyanna Rasputina strikes out on her own with new allies and dark powers arrayed against her. Something ancient has awakened beneath the Alaskan ice. Unfortunately for it, that’s Magik’s territory now!
THOSE NOT AFRAID #1 – A new crime series from three-time Eisner nominee Kyle Starks for fans of true crime and murder fiction. Two serial killers discover they are within reach of the state record for kills and enter a terrible competition to see who gets there first
One and Done
WHAT IF GALACTUS TRANSFORMED GAMBIT #1 – Gambit is the most charismatic, most heroic and most capable thief on Earth – which is exactly how he grabs the attention of the Devourer of Worlds! With the Power Cosmic flowing through his veins, Gambit is unstoppable, but is he clever enough to steal the unstealable? Prepare for a heist, one like the Multiverse has never seen before!
Notable Reprints
FANTASTIC FOUR #1 FACSIMILE ED – Marvel’s first family’s first appearance gets the facsimile treatment.
Brave And The Bold #29 Facsimile Edition – Reprints the second appearance of the Justice League
Small Press Pick of the Week
LUCKY DEVILS #1 – Good Omens meets Curse Words in this new series from the duo behind smash-hit Eight Billion Genies! The Lucky Devils is a tale of two rebellious demons who decide to start a revolution in Hell-and the two ordinary, 20-something humans they’re going to manipulate to do it. A cheeky, satirical look at Good and Evil, The Lucky Devils explores Faustian bargains and temptation in a rip-roaring, hilarious new way.
Pick of the Week
NEW CHAMPIONS #1 – What do four kids whose lives were derailed by Hydra, Scarlet Witch’s mysterious protege, a cursed roller derby jammer and a Wakandan runaway have in common?
Not much! But when Hellrune’s mysterious powers activate to bring them together, they’ll have to learn how to work as a team quickly – or face the wrath of the Cult of Hela!