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 is up Wednesday Warriors? Interesting week with a lot of titles of interest. Some new characters thrown in to boot. Here is what is on tap:
New Series
Catacomb Of Torment #1 – BEHOLD: A BLOODY NEW ONGOING SERIES! Out of the ashes of EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, we usher THE TORMENTOR—a new horror host with an unhealthy interest in human anatomy—into the shadow-strewn halls of EC Comics history for our next monthly horror anthology! Hold onto your head (if it’s still attached) . . . because no one escapes THE CATACOMB OF TORMENT! For Her Royal Travesty of Pain’s first request: Master storytellers John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) & Tonci Zonjic (Black Hammer: Skulldigger & Skeleton Boy), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) & David Lapham (Stray Bullets), and Marguerite Bennett (Batwoman) & Dan McDaid (Shazam!) each take turns manning the rack and turning the red-hot irons for three all-new and blisteringly brutal tales of mayhem and malice in the undying EC tradition! Plus, as an added bonus: A surprise classic from the EC vaults, painstakingly remastered and newly restored to its original coloring. The critics are already saying, ôThis is literal tortureö and ôPlease make it stop!ö Pick up this fearful 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE—and the Tormentor might just consider letting them go!
Ghost Pepper #1 – For fans of THE MOON IS FOLLOWING US and BATTLE CHASERS comes an exclusive new action series from rising star **LUDO LULLABI **(TRANSFORMERS, Battle Chasers) about forgotten heroes, cutthroat food trucks, and saving the world…again. Humanity survived a monstrous threat, but the world isn’t better for everyone. Every day Loloi hits the road to deliver her delicious cooking to the masses, outsmarting her treacherous competition and staying one step ahead of the massive robots “protecting” them all. But everything changes when she serves a mysterious warrior named Ash, whose secrets might just save the world…if his superhuman strength doesn’t destroy it first.
Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe #1 – A previously dormant Godzilla has been angrily awoken and begun carving a path of annihilation as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes band together to try and stop it’s cataclysmic rampage! But when their combined efforts fail to slow the Bringer of Destruction, Earth’s heroes are forced to go to extraordinary lengths to try and bring Godzilla down – including joining forces with Earths most devious villains! But will this be enough to stop Godzilla as it tears straight through the Marvel Universe into the Dark Dimension and other realms?
Post Malones Big Rig #1 – Double-length — collects chapters 1 & 2! Post Malone’s BIG RIG. THEY PRAYED FOR A MIRACLE. THEY GOT 25 TONS AND 18 WHEELS OF HOLY WEAPON. The Dark AgesàDemon hordes plague Europe as Hell invades Earth. The Six Petals, a secret sect of The Knights Templar, are in desperate need of a means to drive back the scourge and turn the tide of the onslaught. What crashes to earth is The Rig, a fully loaded tractor trailer. In the aftermath of its arrival, the only man left standing is an enigmatic former priest excommunicated from The Six Petals. He will become Trucker and lead the fight against Hell behind the wheel of a demon-slaying machine. Created by Post Malone. Written by Post Malone and Adrian Wassel. Drawn by Barbaric co-creator and Dark Knights of Steel artist Nathan Gooden.
Six Shots #1 – Adam Berodach is a man who has lost everything-his family, his career and day-by-day, his sanity. When his family is killed in a violent home invasion robbery, he is presented a unique opportunity to avenge their murders: send five worthy souls to Hell and Adam will be served up the man who stole the lives of his wife and young daughter. Penniless and distraught, a deal with the Devil finds Adam provided with a crude Western revolver and little else to guide him on his dark journey. But such bargains are never what they seem. Violent and unpredictable, Six Shots asks: Who would you send to Hell for one shot at revenge?
Star Trek Red Shirts #1 – Never thought I would put a Star Trek book on the list but the A and B covers are killer and the premise of a series based around the throw away Red Shirts has me interested.
This Ends Tonight #1 – The pulse-pounding comic event of the summer aims for your jugular, courtesy of master artist JAE LEE (Inhumans, SEVEN SONS) and GERRY DUGGAN (X-Men, FALLING IN LOVE ON THE PATH TO HELL). THIS ENDS TONIGHT is the kick-off of three interconnected tales of bloody revenge in Las Vegas. The debut issue stars two sisters hunted by assassins for their shocking family secret. It’s an over-sized, action-packed romp, and every panel is crushed with love by JAE. The series is completed, and we’ve got some special guests, too.
One and Done
Dread The Hall H #1 – It’s comic convention season! And what better way to celebrate comic cons than this extra-length anthology filled with con-related horror stories!
First Appearances
Absolute Batman #10 – First appearance of Absolute Killer Croc.
Deadpool Wolverine #7 – The DEBUT of an ALL-NEW MUTANT foe! And STRYFE’s got his helmet back! The power it brings turns the table on our heroes’ plans.
For the Cover
DC x Sonic The Hedgehog #1 4th Ptg Superman Variant – These mashup covers have been fun and popular. I can see them continuing with more DC characters. Will make a nice set.
Wonder Woman #23 Adam Hughes Gotham City Sirens Cover – Love an Adam Hughes Catwoman.
Eddie Brock Carnage #6 Jim Rugg Retro Vision Cover – A Killer B cover
Mark Spears Covers
Vampirella #3 Mark Spears Moon Cover – Of the three this week, this one is my favorite. Classic Homage to Jose Gonzalez’s classic depiction.
Space Ghost Jonny Quest SpaceQuest #2 Mark Spears Cover
Gargoyles Demona #1 Mark Spears Cover
Pick of the Week
New Champions #7 – INTRODUCING…NIGHTDRIFTER! An S.O.S. from Hellrune draws the team to Europe, but as they lose themselves in London’s dark underbelly, they find they may have bitten off more than they can chew! Who is their mysterious tour guide beckoning them into the occult underworld? New Champions cover characters have been someone hot. This is the Blade Jr. character