Comics on sale 11/4/09
Posted by dailypop on November 3, 2009
For the complete list of this week’s new releases, please visit ComicList.com.
As you have no doubt realized, I am a Marvel Zombie and currently collect nearly all of their monthly comics… ambitious as that may sound. As such I have a unique insight to many of the monthly releases that I attempt to convey upon you, the reader. For that reason I spotlight the Marvel Comics portion of the new release list.
Criminal Omnibus HC
By: Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips
Before Captain America and Daredevil, writer Ed Brubaker made a name for himself in crime fiction. From Scene of the Crime at DC’s Vertigo imprint, he carried his penchant for the seedier side of life to Marvel Icon’s Criminal. A critical success, the series united him with artist Sean Phillips, known for his work on John Constantine: Hellblazer. The series reads like a movie, with twists and turns, betrayals and plenty of atmosphere. If you are unfamiliar with Brubaker’s ‘noir comics,’ this is a perfect place to start… just be sure to pick up Scene of the Crime as well.
The deluxe hardcover collection includes issues previously presented in softcover editions under the names COWARD, LAWLESS, and THE DEAD AND THE DYING.
Black Widow: Origin #1 (of 4)
By: Paul Cornell, Tom Raney & John Paul Leon, Adi Granov
Revving up for her big screen debut in Iron Man 2 is this series by fan favorite writer Paul Cornell (Dr Who, Captain Britain and MI3), Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye) and Jon Paul Leon (Earth-X). Cornell promises this to be the superhero equivalent of a globe-trotting James Bond adventure as it follows Natalia Romanova from Russia to the Unites States and beyond. Black Widow has worn many faces from ballerina to secret agent, super assassin to superhero, making her one of the most adaptive and unusual of comicdom’s characters. This 4 part series promises to shine a light on each of those facets.
(Click here for my article on the Black Widow)
Terror Inc: Apocalypse Soon
By: David Lapham, Koi Turnbull, Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic
Stray Bullets creator David Lapham develops the obscure character from Marvel’s Shadowline into a villain worthy of Marvel’s mettle in this knockout mini-series finally back in print.
(Click here for my article on Terror)
Deathlok #1 (of 7)
By: Charlie Huston, Lan Medina, Brandon Peterson
Moon Knight writer Charlie Huston has revived the Bronze age cyborg for new readers in what looks to be an outstanding new series. Combining ideas from the characters past with a new take on warfare as a spectator sport, Deathlok the Demolisher is a very new take on a classic concept.
(Click here for my article on Deathlok)
X-Men vs. Agents Of Atlas #2 (of 2)
By: Jeff Parker, Carlo Pagulayan, Adi Granov
The Agents of Atlas monthly series may have ended, but the characters are still very much alive and kicking. From future solicitations it looks like the Avengers are next in line against Jimmy Woo and his associates, but until then it’s paw versus claw.
(Click here for my article on the Agents of Atlas)
Doctor Voodoo Avenger Of Supernatural #2
By: Rick Remender, Jefte Palo, Marko Djurdjevic
Brother Voodoo is the new Sorcerer Supreme, taking the mantle from Doctor Strange against the forces of darkness. The first issue of this series blew me away with excellent development of Voodoo and his other-worldly brother and I have high hopes that it will continue to develop into a great series worthy of the recent Ghost Rider series by Jason Aaron.
(Click here for my article on Doctor Voodoo)
Please visit ComicBookResources for previews on select releases from:
Marvel Comics
Boom! Studios
Image Comics
Dynamite Entertainment
This week’s releases are available online, at specialty shops and at your local comic book retailer. Don’t know where a comic shop is located near you?
Just visit ComicShopLocator.com.
Also one sale…
Assault On New Olympus
By: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente, Rodney Buchemi, Adi Granov
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE Penciled by RODNEY BUCHEMI Cover by ADI GRANOV Hercules! Spider-Man! Ares! New Avengers! Wolverine! Mighty Avengers! The Agents of Atlas! If there’s a bigger event this fall, we don’t know what it could be! At long last, the Prince of Power takes the fight to his villainous stepmother Hera and the forces of the Olympus Group — just as she unleashes the most terrifying threat the Marvel Universe has ever seen! But first Herc has to gather together a star-studded strike force from the ranks of the New and the Mighty Avengers! First on the list: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! But why is Everyone’s Friendly Neighborhood fighting against Hercules? Has he joined the side of the dark gods? It’s webs and wisecracks versus Olympian power in this super-sized one-shot! (There will be major property damage, we guarantee.) Plus: The iHerc team proudly welcomes our new INCREDIBLE HERCULES on-going back-up feature… THE AGENTS OF ATLAS, written by fan favorite scribe Jeff Parker! When the forces of New Olympus target Venus, will Jimmy Woo lead his team into the fray for or against Hercules’ forces?
Captain America: Reborn #4 (of 5)
By: Ed Brubaker, Bryan Hitch & Butch Guice, Bryan Hitch
Steve Rogers, the original Captain America – trapped in time! Bucky and Sharon Carter – in the hands of the enemy! As Dr. Doom and the Red Skull make a terrifying pact that could destroy what Captain America means forever! Ed Brubaker and Bryan Hitch bring you the penultimate issue of Marvel’s event of the year!
Star Wars Vehicles Coll Mag #01 Millennium Falcon
The Star Wars: The Official Starships and Vehicles Collection Magazine brings fans superbly detailed painted metal models of the most amazing starships and land vehicles from George Lucas’ mythic Star Wars films.Each comes with a copiously illustrated magazine that relates the history of the vehicle, its pilots or crew, and full technical specifications. Readers will also uncover information on the other fascinating craft from the Expanded Universe of the novels and comics, plus the inside story on the making of the films.
Choose from the Millennium Falcon (#1), the X-Wing Fighter (#2), General Grievous’s Wheel Bike (#27), or Naboo Royal Cruiser (#28)!
Project Superpowers Chapter Two #4
By: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, Edgar Salazar, Doug Klauba, Various
The Superpowers continue to battle one of their own in the continuing adventures of Dynamite’s powerful superhero odyssey!Overseen by Alex Ross and written by Jim Krueger, artist Edgar Salazar continues to sizzle and issue #3 also features the painted – by Doug Klauba – origin sequence (2 BIG pages) of The Flame!
Project Superpowers Meet The Bad Guys #3 (of 4)
By: Alex Ross, Joe Casey, Carlos Paul
Dynamite invites you to ‘Meet the Bad Guys!’ with this special PROJECT SUPERPOWERS series plotted by Alex Ross, scripted by Joe Casey and illustrated by Dynamite artistic sensation Carlos(The Black Terror) Paul!As the heroes return, the villains rise – this third villainous issue introduces DagonÖ an awesome force to be reckoned with for The Mighty Samson!
Doctor Who Classics Series 2 #12
By: Steve Parkhouse, Steve Dillon, Mick Austin, Robert Hack
IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classic Doctor Who tales from years past continues. In this issue, the adventures of the Fifth Doctor continue in the final chapters of ‘4-Dimensional Vistas’ and the first half of ‘The Moderator’ with art by Steve Dillon (Preacher, Punisher).
A History of the Doc Savage Adventures in Pulps, Paperbacks, Comics, Fanzines, Radio and Film by Robert Michael Cotter
Doc Savage is not only the prototype of the modern fictional superhero; he was also a seminal force in creating multimedia crossovers. The character exploded onto the scene in 1933, with the Great Depression and the gathering clouds of war as a cultural backdrop. The series is examined in relation to historic events and changing audience tastes, with special attention on the horror and science-fiction elements. The artwork features illustrations, covers, and original art. Appendices cover Doc Savage paperbacks, pulp magazines, comic books, and fanzines, and a biographical appendix covers all major contributors to the series.
James Bond: Omnibus Volume 001
By: Ian Fleming
The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting Ian Fleming’s earliest literary adventures in comic strip form! For the first time, eleven of Bond’s most thrilling and dangerous missions appear in a single volume: “Casino Royale”, “Live and Let Die”, “Moonraker”, “Diamonds are Forever”, “From Russia With Love”, “Dr. No”, “Goldfinger”, “Risico”, “From a View to a Kill”, “For Your Eyes Only” and “Thunderball”! With an exclusive introduction by Sir Roger Moore, this huge volume features beautiful women, thrilling action, incredible gadgets and the odd Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred…this ultimate collection of Bond’s best is not to be missed.
Iron Man: Armored Adventures, Vol. 1
Teen genius Tony Stark has just finished his greatest invention: the Iron Man armor. But before he gets to show his dad, Tony’s world is shattered. His father, his home, his entire life are all gone, and Tony is left picking up the pieces. But with a little help from his friends Rhodey and Pepper, he begins to unravel the mystery surrounding the attack on his father. And as IRON MAN, Tony Stark takes his first steps toward becoming a HERO. Volume 1 includes the first 6 episodes of the massively popular series.
(Click here for my reviews on this series)
