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First Impression: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: ULTIMATE COLLECTION [2017] TP VOL 01

by Glenn Snow | July 14th, 2017
TMNT ULTIMATE COLL TP VOL 01

Whoa…awesome! Back in print…the original TMNT issues from Mirage that started a genre and are the foundation of a powerhouse franchise still to this day. These are some of the most important comics of their era. Who wouldn’t want to thumb through them to see how the phenomenon began? “A thorough look back at the TMNT comic book roots with the original stories plus insightful annotations from co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Rediscover the underground roots of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, with this special collection of Mirage Studios’ issues #1-7 along with the Raphael Micro-Series one-shot. This volume is perfect for fans to relive the glorious days of the Turtles’ origins as well as an excellent place for new […]

First Impression: BATMAN: THE MURDER MACHINE [2017] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 14th, 2017
BATMAN THE MURDER MACHINE #1 Comic Book Cover

Super cool! This month we get a glimpse of the deadly beings from the Dark Multiverse, who appear to be evil Batman-ized versions of other major heroes. Who do you think The Murder Machine is modeled after? DC is doing their special covers for this event storyline, so they’ll be gorgeous, I’m sure. Can’t wait! “As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world. How can even the World’s Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues.” Buy It Now

Cool Cover Alert: MARVEL LEGACY [2017] #1 ALEX ROSS VAR

by Glenn Snow | July 13th, 2017
MARVEL LEGACY #1 ALEX ROSS VAR

Another seriously cool Alex Ross cover! “EVERYTHING STARTS HERE. It begins at the dawn of the human race, and ends with a child’s prayer. In between, empires fall, mysteries brew, secrets are revealed, quests are undertaken and legends are forged. All leading up to the dramatic return you’ve been waiting for – and one you’ve been dreading. Jason Aaron (MIGHTY THOR) and Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS) usher in a new dawn – one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come. MARVEL LEGACY: It’s everything you’ve been longing for – and more. ON-SHOT/Rated T+”

First Impression: MADE MEN [2017] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 13th, 2017
MADE MEN #1 Comic Book Cover

Hmm. This could be an interesting story…billed as ‘The A-Team’ meets ‘Frankenstein,’ it’s a new and interesting spin on the zombie genre. “You don’t know Jutte Shelley, but you might know her family. Before she was a Shelley, she was a Frankenstein. These days, she’s a Detroit Special Ops officer. At least she was, until she and her entire team were ambushed during what should have been a routine call. Jutte watched as, one by one, her friends were gunned down. And then, in a flurry of bullets, Jutte fell too. But Jutte isn’t like other people. She’s a Frankenstein. And she knows all her family’s secrets. Guess who’s getting the gang back together?” Buy It Now

First Impression: REACTOR [2017] #1 (OF 4)

by Glenn Snow | July 13th, 2017
REACTOR #1

This looks like another genre-smashing diamond in the rough from Vault comics. I’m getting a bit of an Akira vibe from the description. And that’s a good thing…no, that’s a great thing. “There’s Weep, your average machine-gun-wielding teenager raised on an Earth overrun with vampires. There’s Poli, who landed on Earth with the mission to kill every damn vampire there. And then there’s King Luc’s heavily fortified blood farm. You do the math. From Donny Cates (God Country, Redneck) and Dylan Burnett (Weavers) comes Reactor, a whole new entry into the world of vampire warfare, overpowered mechsuits, and 10-year-old presidents that Interceptor kicked-off.”

Cool Cover Alert: JEAN GREY [2017] #7 VENOMIZED PHOENIX FORCE VAR

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2017
JEAN GREY #7 VENOMIZED PHOENIX FORCE VAR

Cool cover…venomized Phoenix Force! “Traveling the Marvel Universe preparing herself for her inevitable encounter with the Phoenix force, JEAN GREY has learned how to fight from the likes of Namor, Thor and Psylocke. But now she wants to know more about her opponent than the best way to punch it. She wants to know what makes it tick. She wants to know what it’s made of. And to learn that, she’ll go to one of the few women who’ve harnessed its power: Wanda Maximoff, THE SCARLET WITCH.” Buy It Now

First Impression: STAR WARS SCREAMING CITADEL [2017] TP

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2017
STAR WARS SCREAMING CITADEL TP

If you need a place to jump into Star Wars comics, this is an outstanding encapsulated Star Wars story! “A rebel pilot and a rogue archaeologist delve side by side into the galaxy’s darkest shadows as Luke Skywalker reluctantly joined forces with Doctor Aphra. The not-so-good Doctor will make Luke an offer he can’t afford to refuse, leading him to a rare gathering at the heart of the infamous Screaming Citadel. Will Luke find what he’s looking for? Can Aphra be trusted? Or will they both wind up victims of the Citadel’s queen? And as the unlikely duo enters the lair of one of the most powerful, reclusive and dangerous women in the galaxy, can Han and Leia be far […]

First Impression: DARK ARK [2017] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2017
DARK ARK #1 Comic Book Cover

This is a cool looking new series from Cullen Bunn and Aftershock Comics. What if another ark was built by someone other than Noah to survive the Flood…but this one was built for all the unnatural creatures of the world–vampires, dragons, etc? Yeah, that’d be an interesting boat to be on for 40ish days and nights. “NEW SERIES. The wickedness of mankind has moved the Creator to destroy the world by way of the flood. Noah has been tasked with building an ark to save his family and the animals of the world. But this is not Noah’s story. For darker powers have commanded the sorcerer Shrae to build his own ark and save the unnatural creatures of the world-such […]