As we're all cuddled up with post holiday bliss (or in a padded cell for some post holiday "rest"), we still get new comics to enjoy. Woo-hoo!
I'm going to implore everyone to try Incognito this Wednesday because it's from a great team and has an awesome premise. It looks to be a fantastic book that I'm afraid no one will read. Prove me wrong!
BATMAN #684
After Batman R.I.P., we get a story where Alfred depicts a Gothm where the Batman never existed. This two part story also promises to bridge the gap between the Bat-books and Final Crisis.
TRINITY #31
What happens to a book called Trinity when one of its stars is no longer a superhero?
INCOGNITO #1
Ed Brubaker and Sean Philips take a break from their Criminal book to tell the tale of an ex-supervillain who's hiding out in witness protection. But old dogs don't like new tricks and our protected witness starts to get pangs for the old days. Uh-oh.
VENOM DARK ORIGIN #5 (OF 5)
This surprisingly good miniseries depicting the side of Venom's origin we never got to see wraps up as Mary Jane is in for some hurt and Eddie Brock loses it ... some more.
WAR MACHINE #1
With Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. gone, Rhodey takes over in his own series spinning out of Dark Reign. You go, Terrence Howard - uh, I mean, Don Cheadle.
BOYS #25
Even after surviving cancellation and being kicked out of DC, the Boys hits the quarter century mark. Let's celebrate by doing something REALLY nasty to some superheroes.
There's what's making headlines, hit the jump for the full release.
Over at Newsarama, a discussion has started about the 9 to watch for in 2009. This is going to be a five-part series focusing on comic characters, comic creators, comic series, movies and television shows. Their first installment is up focusing on the 9 comic book characters that they believe the comic fan should watch for in 2009. While there are some ho-hum predictable characters on the list, there are a few surprising choices. Check it out!
Source: The 9 of 2009
The third and final compilation of Marvel openings is upon us!
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Another month escaped me. Not sure where it went or how it disappeared but as I catch up on my to do list on December 25th the top thing on it was getting our December reader to the masses. Look for the Bat Signal for the January reader very soon!
And now jump to see the very delayed crowning of this month's Reader of the Month.
Will we ever see the Watchmen now?
Deadline Hollywood is reporting that a judge has sided with FOX over the rights to the film.
With the release of the universally panned The Spirit, will a good adaption help comic book fans ring in the early part of 2009 or not?
Remember those kickass Marvel intros from yesterday?
Here's some more!
Third and final part coming tomorrow.
This week we've got two kickass covers from Dark horse.
Cover of the week goes to the sleek and dynamic cover to Mister X #1. I'm a sucker for black and red to begin with, but I also love the off-center X and just-kind-of-creepy figure peering out from the side.
As for number two, we've got The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2. Why, you may ask? Well, anyone who says that a super intelligent monkey dressed as Marilyn Monroe shouldn't be an honorable mention for best comic book cover of the week should be brought out to the shed and beaten with a rubber hose.
Don't argue, you know I'm right.
Now here's an interesting little curio that's recently popped up on the intertubes. Ever want a compilation of all of Marvel's various television shows and their opening credits?
Well, want no more, good sirs and madams.
Check back tomorrow for part two.
This week sees both Hanukkah and Christmas hitting together, so it looks like there will be presents flowing all over the damn place. Thank God too because the economy sure could use the boost in the arm.
This week's books should be on schedule for Wednesday, the 24th (unless you get your books from midtown Comics like I do in which case they'll be shipping on Friday). But are there any books worth getting on Christmas Eve?
Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2
Dark Horse continues to roll out this fantastic series and the art may be even better this time around with Gabriel Ba' jumping his own hurdle from the previous series.
Batman #683
Now that Batman R.I.P. is over, it's time to take a look at the aftermath and get ready for some Gaiman and Kubert action.
Spawn #187
Is anyone else amazed that Todd McFarlane has had his name attached to three consecutive comic books? Never thought I'd see the day again.
Secret Invasion: Requiem
It's time to say good-bye to those we lost during the Skrull invasion, most notably the winsome Wasp. What's that? We're also gearing up for Dark Reign? Who would have seen that one coming?!
Thor #12
Thor's new status quo turns a year old as it looks like Loki is sinking his/her claws deeper into Balder's psyche, turning hero against hero.
Hit the jump for the full list.
It looks as though we have finally found what the green Goblin Doc Ock and Venom have been trying to do for decades but just haven't figured out yet.
Being the dedicated Apple fiend that I am, I can't believe I'm saying this, but ... thank you, Microsoft!
I've been running my Xbox 360 pretty ragged these last few days working my way through all four seasons of The Office via Netflix. Granted, I've seen them all several times before, but what's one more time, right?
So as I look out my window and see an ever-increasing level snow piling up, I think I'll close the blinds, put on some more Office and hand the microphone on over to our gator friend and let him have at it the way I know he loves.
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BAM! ... In what could possibly be the most unexpected internet project to date, I present to you The UNH! Project. It's a compiling of guttural sounds and moans from various comics throughout the years and it's interesting to say the least.
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BAM! ... Did you ever think that maybe the Fantastic Four should stop bullying Dr. Doom? Or that maybe Lex Luthor should finally take care of that pesky Kryptonian? If you do, Topless Robot's 7 Supervillains Who Should Rule the World is for you!
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BAM! ... I've been keeping you apprised of the forthcoming Spider-Man musical coming to Broadway in 2010, so why should I stop now? The Beat has some words from one half of the music-makers behind the show, one Mr. Bono.
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BAM! ... The kids at the cool table, otherwise known as The Cool Kids Table, takes a look back at an often overlooked milestone. In keeping with last week's release of Marvels: Eye of the Camera, the Kids look at the four issue limited series by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross, Marvels.
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BAM! ... Sometimes this industry is so full of both controversy and hypocrisy it's astounding. The Occasional Superheroine looks at one backwards ring of logic currently running around the hallowed halls of DC. Check out the article and see where you lie on the issue.
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BAM! ... Because being President of the United States doesn't make you a superhero anymore, I guess.
All aboard the manga train! Woo! Woo! First stop, Aurora Publishing, which releases new volumes of Hitohira and I Shall Never Return. Next stop is a quickie to Del Ray, who only has one book out. It's ok though, because Negima's always a nice site to see. Our next stop is Net Comics with a new Let Dai and two whole volumes of Totally Captivated! After that, we arrive at Viz, who brings us a new issue of Shojo Beat and a new volume of Vagabond. Our last stop is at the Yen Press station, where you'll find new entries of Kaze no Hana, World of Quest, and Y Square waiting for you. First time passengers on the manga train this week are Object Of Desire, Red Blinds The Foolish, and Adventures Of Young Det.
Full manga list after the tunnel jump!
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