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Anyone like “wild comedic horror with steroid zombies, monster gods, swamp vampires, ghost storms, and space monkeys?” I could go for some space monkeys. “DEADLY CLASS co-creator WES CRAIG launches a new series with art by rising star TOBY CYPRESS (Omega Men). The supernatural world has gone crazy. The apocalypse is coming, and only the Gravediggers Union can stop it. How? Well, first their leader Cole has to find his estranged daughter. But is she the one behind the apocalypse? Wild comedic horror with steroid zombies, monster gods, swamp vampires, ghost storms, and space monkeys. OVERSIZED FIRST ISSUE.” Buy It Now

Yet another really cool-looking DC entry into their Hanna-Barbera Universe…The Jetsons. This re-imagining looks very intriguing. “Meet George Jetson, a family man living an analog life in a digital world. His wife, Jane, is a brilliant NASA scientist working off-world at a conference, his daughter Judy is a social butterfly trying to discover her calling, and his boy Elroy is either doing homework or using robotic technology to break the rules. Strangest of all, George’s mother has downloaded herself into Rosie the robot. Join this postmodern family as doom rockets toward them from the outer reaches of the galaxy on a crash course of destruction.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: DC HANNA-BARBERA UNIVERSE (2016)

No joke. A sixth series from Lion Forge in their Catalyst Prime Universe. This one written by Joe Casey. Six. In comic book terms, that is pretty much a ‘universe.’ “Major Alistair Meath of Britain’s Royal Air Force sacrificed his life to save Earth from an approaching asteroid on the night of ‘The Event’. Seven months later, Meath has resurfaced as the colorful, kinetic energy-powered superhero KINO, but something is very wrong with the world. Britain’s MI6 is on the hunt for Meath, and the terrible secret behind his return is revealed in this mindbending thriller within the Catalyst Prime Universe.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: LION FORGE CATALYST PRIME

Whoa, there’s virtually nothing to gleen from the solicitation text on this new maxi-series from DC. But…the text is clearly in the style of THE WATCHMEN, which featured a ‘Doomsday Clock’ as part of its plot. Additionally, with this new series, you can see a small clock with Superman’s symbol at the top. And you know who killed superman, right? Yes, a creature named Doomsday. The lenticular cover image is a rorschach conglomeration of Superman’s, Batman’s and Wonder Woman’s symbols. (At least, that’s what I see!?). This series should be good, and could be great. Geoff Johns is the writer. “DC Comics presents to you a 12-issue maxiseries from the critically acclaimed team of writer Geoff Johns, artist Gary Frank […]

The Moon Knight is one of those interesting characters from Marvel’s history who never really achieved any mainstream fame. Everyone knows Spider-Man and Captain America, and probably Daredevil. But, Moon Knight?!? Who the heck is he? Well, he’s worth another look during Marvel’s Legacy relaunch. Moon Knight has always suffered from schizophrenia and multiple personalities, but Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev did a re-interpretation of Moon Knight in their 2011 series, where he was assuming the costumed identities of Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America. See, he’s slightly insane. And that casts questions on whether Marc Spector really is the Egyptian god Khonshu’s avatar on Earth or not. Moon Knight stories are at their best when reality is in question, […]

I think Hawkman is one of the coolest characters in the DC Universe. But, he has a long and complex publishing history, uneven in his characterization. Is he an alien with an anti-gravity metal belt? Or is he a reincarnated Egyptian? This one-shot has ties to DARK NIGHTS: METAL, so he could be something else altogether. Let’s see who he is in the Rebirth Era… “One of DC’S greatest heroes is missing. No one has seen or heard from Carter Hall-a.k.a. Hawkman-in years. Reincarnated repeatedly since the dawn of humanity, Hawkman has spent his many lives uncovering history’s most fantastic mysteries, and now he has become one himself. Take a journey into the one of the darkest corners of the […]

This one from IDW looks pretty cool. Another cross between fantasy and science fiction with strong visuals. “A mythic origin story you never expected to see. This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke and Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions. A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world’s survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. Bullet points: * Alien worlds. The sacred […]

This one from Image looks pretty interesting. It’s hard to bin from just the description. “Underworld meets Sicario in this new miniseries from SEAN LEWIS (SAINTS, THE FEW) and amazing new artist CAITLIN YARSKY. Hunted by a legion of wolves that roam the border, women are disappearing. The survivors band together to wage war. Detective Frank Coffey is trying to understand this mythic-level bloodbath when he comes across Red, a little girl with a secret and a sword. Ultra-violent and smart as hell, COYOTES transforms the everyday into a myth we can rally behind.” Buy It Now

Captain America is back…as the Captain America we remember and love. A great jumping-on point with CAPTAIN AMERICA [2018] #695. Don’t let the high number scare you. “HOME OF THE BRAVE Part 1 HOME OF THE BRAVE begins – and Steve Rogers is back in action in the red-white-and-blue. Steve begins a journey across America to restore his tarnished reputation – and the dangers he encounters along the way are unlike any he’s faced before. PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES. Rated T+” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: CAPTAIN AMERICA (STEVE ROGERS), CAPTAIN AMERICA, MARVEL LEGACY (2017)

Don’t you wish the Farscape television series had continued? Well, it did! In comic book form. Check out this latest omnibus collected edition of the comics which will be released in Jan 2018. What a cool show. I wish it had continued. Oh, wait, it did! In comic book form. “The Jim Henson Company and Farscape creator Rockne S. O’Bannon return to one of their most celebrated creations for the official continuation of the beloved and groundbreaking television series. Experience Farscape like never before with this brand-new omnibus edition. With over 600 pages of story collecting the first four volumes of the critically acclaimed Farscape comic book series and the complete spinoff trilogy chronicling the formative adventures of fan-favorite character […]