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by Josh Crawley
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Before I get into the typical run down, I’d like to take a moment to share some excellent news: the podcast my good friend John & I record — Doughnuts & top Cow (@DTCPodcast) — was just recently revealed at picture Comic Expo as ending up being the official podcast of top Cow; by the fans & for the fans! In our inaugural episode, we chat with Ron Marz about artifacts #14. We’d truly appreciate it if you’d take a listen!
If you’re subscribed to the old feed, don’t worry: we’ll still continue to do a not-quite-as-frequent podcast offered from Derek Coward’s excellent Comic book noise Family. We’re planning on doing fun stuff like commentaries for the Witchblade anime as well as TNT series while consuming beverages of a much more mature nature.
Now? On with the show!
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The Guild: Fawkes
The Guild: Fawkes
While I’m not much of a gamer, I truly do delight in The Guild. As I likewise delight in Jamie McKelvie’s artwork, this truly is rather a no-brainer. They truly went all out on making this an problem I’d want to read, what with having covers by both Paul Duffield — whose Anna Mercury covers melt my spirit — however the variant cover is by Emma Rios, whose work (most just recently on Spider-Island Cloak & Dagger) has never failed to be enjoyable.
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Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 26: Traitors of the Earth
Usagi Yojimbo volume 26: Traitors of the Earth
I’m much more than my fair share of behind on Usagi Yojimbo, as well as I discovered something while assisting a client out this week: do not wait to pick these books up. numerous of the volumes have gone out of print, as well as Dark equine doesn’t seem in as well much of a hurry to put them back into print, which is a shame…
Because unless this is the very first thing you’ve ever checked out by me, you understand I believe Usagi Yojimbo is one of the ten finest comics ever.
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Skeleton essential color Special
Skeleton essential color Special
While I choose earlier Skeleton Key, I’m not going to turn up my nose at new stuff (especially because I haven’t checked out it yet, so I may like it rather a bit)!
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Mike Norton’s Battlepug
While we’re taking a look at Dark equine stuff, be sure to inspect out Mike Norton’s Battlepug as well as Blacksad: A silent hell HC, too!
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Ravagers
Ravagers #1
I’m a bit saddened that Ian Churchill isn’t utilizing the style for this book that he utilized on his Marineman all-ages book. I believe it’s a modification of speed the new 52 might utilize from itself. Also, potentially a bit heretical, however I type of desire Fairchild was utilizing the codename Knockout, what with being a developed redhead that made a very first appearance in Superboy, as well as all of that jazz. Oh, as well as since Fairchild seems like a horrible codename.
A few other quick thoughts on new 52 books this month:
Batman as well as Robin #9
– I keep seeing exactly how the night of the Owls books continue the story, however I don’t recall seeing anything that mentions it beginning. Mind you, I don’t have an problem with this (and it extremely well may have been in a previous month). I really like the concept rather a bit, unlike…
– I truly desire instead of getting annuals, titles might just have an annual problem of the routine series that was along the lines of a routine problem with a lot much more material, particularly if the routine monthly story is a crossover that leads into the annual. The much more I believe about it, the much more I may want to punch whoever came up with the concept in the very first place.
– Recently, Chris Butcher (of the Beguiling, in Toronto) questioned the logic of publishing trade paperbacks of new 52 books that have been cancelled because of low sales/ bit to no market for the books. While I typically agree with Mr. Butcher, I likewise appreciate that DC is taking a possibility on seeing if there is one more market for these books in a different format.
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Superman household Adventures
Superman household Adventures #1
Aw, yeah! Comics for all ages!!!
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David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: born once again Artist’s Edition
David Mazzucchelli’s Daredevil: born once again Artist’s Edition
If the amazing sell-outs of previous versions of this book haven’t led anybody to believe they requirement to preorder this book as soon as possible, I’m just going to begin presuming that the people that are searching for it after it’s released don’t really like comics.
Worst situation scenario: flip it for a great 100% revenue after you’ve had it sitting around for a few months.
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Mind the Gap
Mind the space #1
Look at those beautiful cover colors by Sonia Oback!!! That’s all the proof I requirement that I ought to inspect out this book; her years of coloring Mike Choi’s work — going all the method back to Witchblade #90 or so — don’t hurt, either.~
Shinku
Shinku #7
I still offer runs of previous problems of this series, as well as I still like it, so there.
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Witchblade
Witchblade #157
The very first part of a new story, so if you’ve been holding out waiting on a great possibility to begin reading, here’s one more great time to start!
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New Avengers
New Avengers #26
Forgive me if this seems like I’m expecting a bit much, however in my mind, if something truly is “One of the most essential chapters” in a specific story, it ought to be in that story’s primary book a bit much more prominently, or at least billed as expanding/revealing on that many essential piece that was discussed in the primary story.
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Marvel’s The Avengers: The Avengers Initiative
Marvel’s The Avengers: The Avengers Initiative
Other than having a ridiculously uncomfortable title, I’m not as well amazed by the style of coloring utilized on Ron Lim’s artwork right here (and believe me, I’ve seen lots of Ron Lim artwork).
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Incredible Hulk
Incredible Hulk #7.1
Does this book truly requirement a great jumping on point (as I seem to recall the point One books being when very first announced) after only six problems have come out?
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Daredevil
Daredevil #12
I’m guessing that’s Kirsten McDuffie.
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X-Factor
X-Factor #235 & #236
All-new villain Scattershot?! I truly requirement to get caught up with this run of X-Factor (which is many of it, sadly).
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Cursed Pirate Girl
Cursed Pirate woman hardcover
I offered five copies of this in softcover when it came out last year while we were still getting the new store up as well as running, as well as I was never able to get a reorder. I might have only envisioned exactly how it would do if I had much more copies, however now I get to see it for real! added bonus, it’s going to be a hardcover from Archaia, so it’s practically guaranteed to be a excellent looking item aside from the already beautiful art.
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Archie
Archie #633
Considering the ire that’s been increased just recently by some groups concerning Kevin Keller, I can only envision what will be unleashed when some close-minded people discover out there’s a version of Archie that has had a infant with Valerie.
Oh noes, the humanity!!!
I’m kidding, by the way. You can tell by the truth that I typed “noes.”
Seriously, I applaud Archie for their open-minded, inclusive believing & publishing of material that enables much more people to associate to comics. say thanks to you.
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Atomic Robo’s genuine science Adventures
Atomic Robo’s genuine science Adventures #3
That, friends, is Atomic Robo dressed as the Shadow. We in Twitterland phone call that #awesome.
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X-O Manowar
X-O Manowar #1
The original was remarkable — there’s a quite classy looking hardcover collecting a few of those early problems & a new-to-this-volume story– as well as I have high really hopes for the new Valiant. I might certainly utilize a different logo on the book, though.
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Well, that’s all for this week, folks! great Journey!
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