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23 Tuesday Apr 2013

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I like long lists and I cannot lie.  (I know, I know: I’ve been talking a big game about cutting down my weekly haul.  In fact, I have been trimming off some dead ends; I really have been. Thing is, for each book I cut out, another two sprout up in its place.  It’s not fair!  Not that I have to buy them.  OK, who am I fooling?  Of course I do!  I have to have them to surrrrrrviiiiiiiiive!)

  • The Answer #4 (Dark Horse): Has been lots of fun.  Can’t believe it’s going to end here.
  • The Massive #11 (Dark Horse): A new obsession of mine–on the strength of Dark Horse’s #1 for $1 campaign.
The Massive #11

The Massive #11

  • Mind MGMT #10 (Dark Horse): Hasn’t been up to par of late.  Or maybe it has been, and that’s the problem.  I can’t tell anymore!  Must be tough for a series to carry such a burden of expectations.  Isn’t fair to expect Kindt to keep raising the bar with every new issue, is it?  But I still do.
  • Batman Incorporated #10 (DC): Continuing the Great Batman Hijacking.  Kudos, Mr. Morrison, kudos.
  • Clone #6 (Image): This title was supposed to end up on the cutting room floor.  Instead, I find myself infected with renewed interest on the strength of a pretty decent #5.  Curse your cliffhangers, David Schulner!
  • East of West #2 (Image): Willing to let it build–especially now that I’m high on Hickman’s The Manhattan Projects.  (Yup: that’s why they make the trades, folks–for fools like me.)
  • Jupiter’s Legacy #1 (Image): Swore I was done with Millar after Secret Service.  I also swore I wouldn’t spend more than twenty bucks a week on comics.
Jupiter's Legacy #1

Jupiter’s Legacy #1

  • Lost Vegas #2 (Image): #1 was absolutely gorgeous.  Sure, Lee’s artwork overshadowed the story, but McCann did enough to bring me back to the table.  The bet: I’ll like this issue even more.
  • The Manhattan Projects #11 (Image): As I mentioned: I’m still catching up (I’m deep into Vol. 2), but I’m loving every page.  Might as well jump on the monthly bandwagon now!
The Manhattan Projects #11

The Manhattan Projects #11

  • FF #6 (Marvel): Light, airy, sweet: it’s a damn puff pastry!
  • Fury: My War Gone By #11 (Marvel): You’ll never know, Garth, how much I love you/Please don’t take my Fury away.
  • Ultimate Spider-Man #22: In #21, Bendis gave me what I wanted: maskless Miles–and more!  I know I can’t get it every time out, but, gosh, when it happens, it’s so good.
  • Uncanny X-Men #5 (Marvel): I’m kinda glad I stuck with this–and with All-New.  While I could do without some of the poorly played goofy stuff, I’m suddenly satisfied with the sister titles and how they’re being woven together.  More important: I’m starting to like Cyclops again.
  • Deathmatch #5 (BOOM!): A frivolous title that is hanging on by a thread–an intriguingly hearty thread.
  • Helheim #2 (Oni Press): Sold out at the distributor?  One of my guys better have this on the damn shelf or so help me!  No, really: I’ll need someone to help me–pay a ridiculous premium for it.  Damn Thursday mark-ups!
  • Rachel Rising #16 (Abstract Studio): #15 wasn’t as powerful as previous issues.  Hey, it’s bound to happen: Moore’s living in the same universe as Kindt over on Mind MGMT.  That bar can be a real bitch.
Rachel Rising #16

Rachel Rising #16

That’s not just a long list.  That’s a really solid list.  May not be a dead end in the bunch.

Might have to leave the scissors in the drawer this week.

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

Turning pages,

Scott

In Scott’s Bag (4/17)

17 Wednesday Apr 2013

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Went as planned plus three:

Reserved Bagging

  • Daredevil #25 (Of course I flipped through it.  Looks pretty stellar.  Bet it’ll read even better.)
  • Batwoman #19 (Just not excited about it.  Quick flip didn’t help.)
  • Revival #9 (Hoping the spirit’s–or the alien’s or the whatever-the-heck-it-is is–the same as the previous issue’s.)
  • Wonder Woman #19 (Don’t want to come off as misogynist or anything, but it seems as if I’m a bit down on the women this week.)
  • Bloodshot #10 (Doesn’t look up to standard.  Blame Kitson?  Would hate to.  May have to.)
Bloodshot #10

Bloodshot #10

  • X-O Manowar #12 (Same goes for this one.  Won’t be able to blame Kitson, though.  Could this be a rare off week for Valiant?)
  • Daredevil: End of Days #7 (Didn’t think it’d be worth much, even with the names attached to it.  Boy, was I wrong, mostly because of the names attached.)

Dancing with My Shelf (Uh, uh, uh, oh…)

  • Todd: The Ugliest Kid on Earth #4 (Outside of my sticking too long with Green Lantern and Aquaman, this is probably my biggest mistake.  As empty of value as a series can get–and yet here I am.)
  • The Shadow: Year One #2 (We’ll see, won’t we?  Unless, of course, well, the whole shadow thing…)
The Shadow: Year One #2

The Shadow: Year One #2

  • Mara #4 (If anyone else were the writer, I’m not sure if I Wood’ve given it a shot.  Now that it’s four in, I feel compelled to go all the way.)
Mara #4

Mara #4

  • Bodie Troll #1 (Not normally my thing, its being all cartoony and whatnot; but it seems like it could be fun.)
  • Five Ghosts #2 (No denying it: the book looks sharp; and it seems more focused than the first issue, too.)
Five Ghosts #2

Five Ghosts #2

  • Miniature Jesus #1 (A bigger-than-average book for a smaller-than-average savior.  Feels kinda funny in my hands.  That’s not what He said.)
  • The Sixth Gun #30 (I’m officially on board!  Thing is, I’ve got to let it lie until Vol. 5.  Stinkeroo!)
  • The Sixth Gun: Sons of the Gun #3 (Dear Mr. Bunn: I will also buy Daughters of the Gun, Fathers of the Gun, Mothers of the Gun, Cousins, Aunts, and Uncles of the Gun.  Neighbors, Classmates, Dogs, Cats…  Hear what I’m sayin’?)

What did you get in your bag today?

Turning pages,

Scott

What’s Up?

16 Tuesday Apr 2013

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The evidence is overwhelming.  The Bloated Two are losing my interest–and, as result, my business.  But, as you can see by my list, I’m going to end up with a bloated bag anyway.

  • Batwoman #19 (DC): Pretty much ready to ditch it.  The selling point–Mr. Williams III’s images–has become a period, ending my run, too.
Batwoman #19

Batwoman #19

  • Wonder Woman #19 (DC): #18 was pretty terrible on the art front and on the writing front.  Not a good sign; but could be a hiccup.  We’ll see.
  • Five Ghosts #2 (Image): The first one wasn’t as engaging as I had hoped it’d be.  Willing to give it another shot, however.
  • Mara #4 (Image): I’ve made it this far.
  • Revival #9 (Image): #8 was a return to form.  Plenty of plot threads to tug at.
Revival #9

Revival #9

  • Todd, the Ugliest Kid on Earth #4 (Image): Thank goodness!
  • Daredevil #25 (Marvel): Still Marvel’s best
Daredevil #25

Daredevil #25

  • Bloodshot #10 (Valiant): Has been pretty darned good of late.  Now: Harbinger Wars.
  • X-O Manowar #12 (Valiant): Has come back to life with Planet Death!
  • The Shadow: Year One #2 (Dynamite): Wasn’t bad.  Liked #1 more than I liked Ennis’s turn with the same character.  Also liked it more than Waid’s Green Hornet. Wonder if I’m the only one.
  • The Sixth Gun #30 (Oni): I’ve read Vols. 1-4.  Waiting for Vol. 5, sure; but I’m going to start my monthly obsession now.  Odds are good, however, I’ll let it sit around until I’m caught up.
The Sixth Gun #30

The Sixth Gun #30

  • The Sixth Gun: Sons of the Gun #3 (Oni): A must for any serious fan of The Sixth Gun.  I may be late to the party, but Bunn and Hurtt have hooked me hard!

That oughta keep me from my responsibilities for a while.

Turning pages,

Scott

In Scott’s Bag (4/10)

12 Friday Apr 2013

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Ended up being a little bigger than I expected.

That, of course, is what she said.

  • The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #3 (Despite the title of this Rocketeer arc, Langridge and J Bone’s mini run has been nothing but fun!)
The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #3

The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #3

  • Sledgehammer 44 #2 (If it weren’t a two-and-done, probably would’ve passed.)
  • Secret Service #6 (Oh, yeah!  That’s what happened!)
  • Harbinger #11 (Consistently energetic and engaging.)
  • Archer & Armstrong #9 (Consistently smart and fun.)
Archer & Armstrong #9

Archer & Armstrong #9

  • Batman #19 (Increasingly arrogant and, unfortunately, forgettable.)
  • Mister X One-Shot (A Derekommendation from two weeks ago or so.  Looks very cool.)
  • Uncanny X-Men #4 (Has been spotty–same as All-New–but color me recruited.)
Uncanny X-Men #4

Uncanny X-Men #4

  • Batman and Red Robin #19 (Read it.  Another example of my being a whore for newsworthy books.  Now, if Carrie Kelley weren’t in it, I wouldn’t have bought it and I would’ve missed Frankenstein in a turn that left me in stitches–and him out of them!  Thank goodness for Frank Miller!)
  • Saga #12 (Read it, duh.  Come on, now, folks: if you’re stuck on the near-inconsequential in-your-face screen shots, you don’t deserve to read this book–this exercise in love and layers.)
  • Snow Angel One-Shot (Another Dark Horse one-shot recommended by Derek.  Was lucky my mistress had one left.)
  • Hawkeye #1 (I’m finally giving it a shot–after five printings!  Recommended by my mistress–my shop guy on the sly–so I can decide whether or not to grab the trade.  From what I’ve heard and read, I’m late to a helluva party.)
  • X #0 (Been happy with Swierczynski over on Bloodshot.  Figured it’s worth a shot.  Boy, that’s a lot of Dark Horse books.)
X #0

X #0

  • Sex #2 (First go-round wasn’t all that satisfying.  Rarely, however, will I give up after one issue.  We’ll see what this one does for me.)

She also said something else, but I wasn’t paying attention.

Too busy turning pages,

Scott

What’s Up?

09 Tuesday Apr 2013

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Shrinkage.

George Costanza feared it.  I embrace it.

Yank It!

  • Batman #19 (DC): Has been a pull-list stalwart since my ReStart.  Would hate to make it a comicday decision, but looks like we’re headed in that direction–especially if #19 was any indication of what’s to come.
  • Archer & Armstrong #9 (Valiant): Remains my palate cleanser.
  • Harbinger #11 (Valiant): Always a book to look forward to–more so now that we’re in the midst of Harbinger Wars.
Harbinger #11

Harbinger #11

Me Pluck!

  • Saga #12 (Image): There are no words to describe–  OK.  OK.  There are plenty of words.  Just read my latest Microviews if you don’t believe me.  Not only as good as it gets; quite possibly as good as it’s ever gotten.  UPDATE: Toss in a little controversy over the screening of some in-your-face oral storytelling and, come on, now you’ve got to grab it!
Saga #12

Saga #12

  • The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #3 (IDW): There’s nothing limited about this limited series.  It’s Hollywood magic.  Terrific stuff.
  • Sex #2 (Image): Felt kind of let down after the last time.  I’ve lowered my expectations accordingly and cautiously say, “Yes.”
  • Sledgehammer 44 (Dark Horse): I “open[ed] up my fruit cage” for the first one.  “Fruit [wasn’t] as sweet as can be,” but I’ll leave it open, nevertheless.  Kind of pointless to ditch a two-issue mini halfway through.
Sledgehammer 44 #2

Sledgehammer 44 #2

  • Uncanny X-Men #4 (Marvel): This is evidence of my faith in Bendis.  I know someone who thinks it’s the faith of a fool; and, believe me, I get it; but All-New is getting better; so you–yes, YOU–never know.  Take my four bucks, Mr. Comic Shop Man!  Let me willingly court regret!

I’ll Believe It When I See It

  • Secret Service #6 (Marvel): I think I remember #5.  I think I liked it.  I know I don’t give a crap about this.  Damn my curse.
Secret Service #6

Secret Service #6

Shrink!  Shrink!  Shrink!

Turning fewer pages,

Scott

Microviews: Playing Catch Up

07 Sunday Apr 2013

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I’m up to date with my reading.  Writing-wise, as you’re about to discover, I’m a bit behind; but I couldn’t let these books slip by without a word or two.

Saga #11: Opened it up and said, “Hello”–not like “Hello, hi, howya doin’?” but more like “Hell-oh!” in response to yet another remarkable salutation–a tantalizing and titillating page one–from Vaughn and Staples, one in which we find Marko and Alana coming together in a coital splash, followed by a delightfully daring debate that glows like an after-sex cigarette.  That scene is cleverly coupled with The Will’s wordless yet startlingly intimate retrieval of Lying Cat, made possible only by the bounty hunter’s discharging of a decidedly phallic device.  That bit of brilliant storytelling from the book’s creators is humbled, however, by the burden taken on by Barr, Marko’s father.  Be honest: have you ever believed a character more than you believed Barr when he tells Alana, “I’ll hold us together”?  You know that rare rush you get from an unexpected brush with beauty?  Yeah, got that–and more: I mean, have you ever hurt as much as when Barr passes on while peering into Hazel’s “peepers”?  Have you ever tasted as bittersweet a morsel as when Marko manages a magical father-son memory, one cleverly conveyed in two languages, including one we all understand: the language of love?  And for good measure, older Hazel’s commentary ties it all together with a gentle tug or two on our heartstrings–with a final line for the ages.  Truly inspiring work.

Saga #11

Saga #11

My?tery Society Special 2013: Frivolous fun!  Steve Niles and Andrew Ritchie bring together mystery and monsters and, in doing so, deliver the goods and the chivalrous evil, particularly in the form of the gentlemanly Dracula, who steals the show even as he not so surprisingly fails to show up in the book’s final gag: a vampire-free group photo.  Niles’ immaculate timing sells the decidedly dessicated humor, which helps to keep the confidently-wielded familiar–which reminds us of our favorite stories, be they bound to page or screen–as fresh as an undead daisy.  I welcomed the whiff of Frankenstein, “however brief it was”; see, I’ve been in a wicked state of withdrawal since the demise of the fantastic Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. and since I dropped the disappointing JLD–so I’ll take what I can get!

My?tery Society

My?tery Society Special 2013

Five Ghosts #1: Overreaching and underwhelming.  Frank Barbiere throws a lot at us in this first issue of a five-issue mini.  He kicks things off well enough by introducing us to Fabian Gray, an Indiana Jones-type–almost necessarily kicking Nazi ass–blessed and cursed with an assortment of skills derived from five literary archetypes, not entirely unlike Captain Marvel, who too derives his powers from a pantheon of legendary figures.  This one-man League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has some “unfinished business” of a personal nature that he harps on, and then he eventually–after some more harping and an evil-spirited interlude or two–hops on a plane to Africa, where things don’t turn out so well for him–or for us, if I’m being honest.  Africa?  Really?  Already?  Sebastian says it best: “I’m guessing that means something bad.”  What’s not so bad about the book?  Chris Mooneyham’s art is, in and of itself, fine; however, he’s hamstrung a bit by Barbiere’s ridiculously fast pace; and, as a result, too often he’s unable to bring the requisite energy to the page.  Overall, looks like Barbiere is shooting for novel-level complexity to suit the allusions at the center of his concept.  Unfortunately, the result is a few frayed narrative threads.  Will I pick up #2?  I’m thinkin’ it’ll be a comicday decision.  At the rate I’m shedding books, odds are good this’ll sneak its way back into my bag.  And then if I’m two-deep into the series, you know I’ll run it out till the end.  (That’s my blessing-slash-curse.)  Here’s to hoping these two fellas find their groove–because at the core of this story is something I might like to get into.

Five Ghosts #1

Five Ghosts #1

Ultimate Spider Man #21: We kept asking for it and darned if we didn’t get it: a costume-free issue!  And a damn good one, too.  Bendis spares the spandex and spoils us with angst and honesty; he–like a genie granting wishes–serves up a teenage boy’s dream team-up: Miles, Ganke, Mary Jane, and Gwen Stacy.  Gotta love it and the possibilities.  Also gotta love the way Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor bring the fantasy to life.  The art is terrific throughout and terrifying when it needs to be.  Yeah, at the start of this arc, I thought Venom would be narrative poison; but I put my faith in Bendis, and it turns out that my faith was put well.  This is an intense issue.  It’s an exemplary issue.  It cements this title as one of Marvel’s best, and it’s another reason why I feel comfortable buying All-New X-Men and Uncanny X-Men despite my lingering doubts about those titles.  Bendis can be this good at any time–and I’d hate to miss it when it happens.

Ultimate Spider-Man #21

Ultimate Spider-Man #21

Turning pages,

Scott

In Scott’s Bag (4/3)

04 Thursday Apr 2013

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I surprised myself by saying goodbye to Swamp Thing.  (I did it!)  But I caved with a couple others.  Yeah, I grabbed Action and All-New X-Men.  (Rats!)  Baby steps, I guess.

Scotty Pull Lightly

  • Shadowman #6 (Back for my monthly dose of Justin Jordan juju and Patch Zircher mojo.)
  • Harbinger Wars #1 (Excited!  I feel like this is a crossover worth my time.  Certainly looks the part.)
  • Bedlam #6 (Looks like a nice balance between violence and conversation.)
Bedlam #6

Bedlam #6

  • Animal Man #19 (Umm…where’s the Jae Lee cover?  Flipped through: color me nervous.)
  • Dial H #11 (Nuh uh, they di’nt!  Hell yeah, they did!  How lovely!)
  • Winter Soldier #17 (A Latour of Klein’s work leaves me confident.)
Winter Soldier #17

Winter Soldier #17

Beware of Picks

  • The Massive #1 (For a buck?  Why not?)
  • Snapshot #3 (Another sweet Jock cover.  Any doubt this’ll be the Diggle Book of the Week?)
  • The Last of Us: American Dreams #1 (Yeah, I’m not too sure why.  May have been the whole Dark Horse/#1 combo.  Had no idea it’s a video game tie-in.)
  • Indestructible Hulk #6 (Wow.  Looks like Hulk may be destructible after all.  Ugh.  Hard to believe it’s the same title.)
Indestructible Hulk #6

Indestructible Hulk #6

  • Green Arrow #19 (Really like the look of the book.  This may be the Green Arrow I was hoping for after all.)
Green Arrow #19

Green Arrow #19

  • Kill Shakespeare: The Tide of Blood #2 (Am I missing something here?  No, wait: upon further inspection, I’ve discovered the mirrored pages!  Not as exciting as I had hoped.  Oh well.)

My Shame

  • Action Comics #19 (Looks like a Scott Lobdell/Jim Lee book.  Not a compliment.)
  • All-New X-Men #10 (I wonder how long I can hope against hope.  Hmm.  Hadn’t thought about this before: maybe hoping against hope is my mutant ability.)

May as well jump in.

What did you get in your bag today?

Turning pages,

What’s Up?

03 Wednesday Apr 2013

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Thank God!  Looks like a light week–a light yet pivotal week.  Knew this week was coming.  Doesn’t make it any easier.  Saying goodbye to a former pull-list stalwart is never as easy as just leaving it on the shelf.  You know I’m going to pick them up.  You know I’m going to flip through them.  You know there’s going to be something about them: the way their pages feel on my fingers; the way they smell…

Sitting in My Bag in the Shop

  • Animal Man #19 (DC): Rotworld is a thing of the past.  Let’s see what Lemire can do now that he’s free of Snyder’s swampy grip.
  • Dial H #11 (DC): Nelson and Roxie sittin’ in a tree/As much fun as a comic can be.
Dial H #11

Dial H #11

  • Bedlam #6 (Image): Spencer’s won me over.
  • Harbinger Wars #1 (Valiant): Yes, please.
Harbinger Wars #1

Harbinger Wars #1

  • Shadowman #6 (Valiant): Still liking it more than I thought I would.  Probably more than I should.
  • Winter Soldier #17 (Marvel): See Shadowman.  No, really: Latour’s surprised me–especially following Brubaker, the character’s creator!  It’s my experience with books like this that make me think it’s worth hanging on for at least one more.  (See below.)

No Prob Picks

  • Green Arrow #19 (DC): Lemire made me uncomfortable enough with #18 to warrant another go-round.  (Just for the record, that ain’t easy to do; so kudos to Mr. Lemire.)
  • Snapshot #3 (Image): I’m a notorious limited series finisher–especially four-issue minis–whether I’m really taken by #1 or not.  While I was not enthralled by #1, Diggle brought enough to #2 to make me look forward to this one.
Snapshot #3

Snapshot #3

  • Indestructible Hulk #6 (Marvel): Nervous about the direction its headed, even if it’s only a digression; but, Waid’s worth it.
  • Kill Shakespeare: Tide of Blood #2 (IDW): Didn’t love the first one.  Thought it was kind of a mess, actually.  Something intriguing, though, about the pages being “mirrored.”
Kill Shakespeare: Tide of Blood #2

Kill Shakespeare: Tide of Blood #2

Know When to Say When

  • Action Comics #19 (DC): Morrison’s gone–and along with him, a major draw to this book.  But this is the beginning of the Diggle Debacle.  Major rubbernecking potential.
  • Swamp Thing #19 (DC): Snyder’s gone–and along with him…
  • All-New X-Men #10 (Marvel): Time for me to man up.

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

Turning pages,

Scott

In Scott’s Bag (3/27)

27 Wednesday Mar 2013

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Still buying books with a bag over my head, but I’m seeing things more clearly now.  And wouldn’t you know: I’ve pared down the ol’ pull list, but I’m picking up more and more books–and a Moore book, too, for good measure!

Pull-List Pretties

  • Fatale #13 (Wild west?  In my groove–especially now that I’m addicted to Bunn’s The Sixth Gun.   Already feelin’ Book of the Week.)
  • Fury: My War Gone By #10 (Just the thought of this series coming to an end makes me not want to open it up.)
  • Battlefields: The Fall and Rise of Anna Kharkova #5 (But then there’s always this!)
Battlefields #5

Battlefields #5

  • Clone #5 (I’m done with this–unless, of course, this one’s any good.  Damn cliffhangers!)

Pickadilly Circus

  • Batman Incorporated #9 (Can’t not follow up on the event that really changed Batman.  I mean, come on.)
  • Deathmatch #4 (Read it.  Feels a little stretched out, but the end promises something new.)
Deathmatch #4

Deathmatch #4

  • FF #5 (Read it.  Fulfills its promise by delivering everything I’ve come to expect.  And that’s enough to keep me on board.)
  • Red Team #2 (Looks like a lot of dialogue.  From Ennis, that’s a plus, y’all.)
  • The Answer #3 (Has been fun.  Expecting more of the same.)
  • Rachel Rising #15 (As consistent as a book can be.  Right there with Saga and Fatale in terms of storytelling.)

    Rachel Rising #15

    Rachel Rising #15

  • Green Hornet #1 (Daniel Indro’s art looks gorgeous.)
  • East of West #1 (More Wild West!  Just east of it, apparently.  Lots of good buzz.  Looking forward to it.)

Looks like a solid week from pole to finish.

Missed out on The Sixth Gun: Sons of the Gun #2 at the shop, but was able to snare it through Oni’s website–along with some Stumptown Vol. 2 books I missed.   Lucky me!

What did you pick up today?

Turning pages,

Scott

 

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26 Tuesday Mar 2013

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Another sizable stack–with one remarkable difference.  Let’s see if you can pick up on it.

To All the Books I’ve Bought Before

  • The Answer #3 (Dark Horse): Unquestionably a good time.
  • Clone #5 (Image): The end of the first arc may be the perfect time to bid this underperformer adieu.
  • Fatale #13 (Image): Consistently terrific.  Impossibly defies expectations with each new offering.
Fatale #13

Fatale #13

  • FF# 5 (Marvel): Fraction and Allred are paired so well on this otherwise inconsequential title.  Off beat?  Right on!
  • Fury: My War Gone By #10 (Marvel): “The final arc begins.”  Don’t think I can express to you how those words make me feel.  OK, I’ll give it a shot: Ain’t good.  How’s that?
Fury: My War Gone By #10

Fury: My War Gone By #10

  • Deathmatch #4 (BOOM!): Frivolous?  Sure.  Worth reading?  You bet!
  • Battlefields #5: The Fall and Rise of Anna Kharkova Part 2 (Dynamite): Ennis at his very best.
  • Red Team #2 (Dynamite): Wow!  Three Ennis books in one week?  Happy Easter, indeed!
Red Team #2

Red Team #2

  • Rachel Rising #15 (Abstract Studio): I’m all caught up and wanting Moore!  No self-respecting comic nerd should be without this title on his or her list.
  • The Sixth Gun: Sons of the Gun #2 (Oni): I’m through the first two trades of The Sixth Gun, waiting on the next two.  (Go Amazon!)

You Always Remember Your First

  • East of West #1 (Image): Miss an Image #1?  Not a chance!  Seriously, though, while I missed out on Hickman’s The Manhattan Projects (I did order Volume 1 recently and am awaiting its arrival, however), I’ll not make the same mistake here.  Definitely worth a shot.
East of West #1

East of West #1

  • Green Hornet #1 (Dynamite): Mark Waid.  ‘Nuff said.
Green Hornet #1

Green Hornet #1

Did you pick up on it?  Of course you did.  It’s yet another first: no DC books this week.  That’s kinda huge.  A little light on the ol’ Marvel, too, now that I think of it.

Something’s afoot, friends.

What are you looking forward to tomorrow?

Turning pages,

Scott