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First Impression: EUTHANAUTS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
EUTHANAUTS [2018] #1

A new crazy-looking series from IDW’s Black Crown imprint. “Death is like outer space-a seemingly unknowable, terrifying blackness that yields beautiful discoveries and truths-if only you’ve got the right kind of rocketship. Thalia Rosewood has had a lifelong obsession with death, keeping her from living her life to the fullest. Mercy Wolfe has a brain tumor the size of a billiard ball, and a need for a new recruit before her next journey begins. Inigo Hanover is a reluctant tether to the world beyond, seeking to continue a cycle that exploration would halt. Go toward the light. Then go beyond. EUTHANAUTS. *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: IDW BLACK CROWN

First Impression: BATMAN [2016] #50

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
BATMAN [2016] #50

This is it, Bat-fans…Batman and Catwoman get married. These superhero weddings always go off without a hitch, eh? “It’s the wedding you never thought you’d see. The Batrimony is real as Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are set to tie the knot in a can’t-miss, extra-length milestone issue that will reshape Gotham City. All their friends (and a few enemies?) will be party to a comic book coupling for the ages. Superstar scribe Tom King officiates the sure-to-be-offbeat nuptials, joined by an all-star lineup of guest classic Bat-artists doffing their hats to the lucky couple in a series of pre-wedding flashback scenes sure to set the romantic mood.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: BATMAN, BATMAN FAMILY TITLES, DC REBIRTH

Cool Cover Alert: ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN ’66 [2018] #1 TEMPLETON CVR F

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
ARCHIE MEETS BATMAN '66 [2018] #1 TEMPLETON CVR F

Funny-cool cover for a silly mashup mini-series… “Two iconic comic book characters meet up for the FIRST TIME in this historic crossover mini-series. A battle in Gotham City extends its reach into Riverdale-with Mr. Lodge becoming enemy #1 of the dynamic duo. Now it’s up to Veronica to recruit some help and place a call… to the Batcave.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: ARCHIE FAMILY TITLES, BATMAN ’66, BATMAN FAMILY TITLES, CROSS-PROPERTY CROSSOVERS

First Impression: X CLASSIFIED [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
X CLASSIFIED [2018] #1

What the heck will this be? Your guess is as good as mine! “CLASSIFIED. Rated T+” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In X-MEN comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: X-MEN, X-MEN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES [2018] #0

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES [2018] #0

The TMNT are getting a new cartoon series on Nickelodeon this fall! Get a preview of this latest incarnation with this special #0 issue from IDW! “A new age of mutant madness begins with the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This special zero issue is your very first look at the new adventures the guys in green will be getting into this fall. Will the TMNT be able to master their new weapons, or will the weapons master them? *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: CARTOON TIE-IN, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

First Impression: STARCRAFT: SCAVENGERS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
STARCRAFT: SCAVENGERS [2018] #1

A new Starcraft comic book mini-series from Dark Horse! I wasted so many hours playing that PC game back in the day. I want to read this mini-series…and now I have a yearning to play the game again too. “Writer Jody Houser (Mother Panic, Faith) and artist Gabriel Guzmán (Mass Effect: Discovery, Star Wars) join forces for StarCraft, a new series further exploring the expansive universe of Blizzard’s hit game. A group of terran space scavengers hope to pull off the job of their lifetimes, ignoring a recent United Earth Directorate treaty to pillage a derelict protoss ship. Produced by Dark Horse Comics in close collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment. Writer Jody Houser takes readers on a sci-fi-horror thrill ride in […]

First Impression: MANGAZINE [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
MANGAZINE [2018] #1

MANGAZINE is back after a couple decades hiatus! Get some American Manga!! “Raise the sails and the sales, ’cause an A.P. flagship is back. Mangazine has returned. Captained by the able Ben Dunn, Godfather of American Manga, this ship’s loaded with fresh talent and fine art. From a demoness wreaking harsh justice to a guitarist rocking his mad ax in a world out of Mad Max, from palace intrigue on a distant world to a duel of baked goods versus baked bads here on ours. All hands on deck, and prepare to enjoy.” Buy It Now

Cool Cover Alert: MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE [2018] #8

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE [2018] #8

Funny parody of American Gothic. “NEXT OF KIN CONTINUES. A new life in a new town on a strange world. Everything has changed for the broken people once known as BEN GRIMM and JOHNNY STORM. But can they repair things before one of their oldest villains puts the nail in the coffin of THE FANTASTIC FOUR? Rated T+” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: AMERICAN GOTHIC (PAINTING) COVER HOMAGE, FANTASTIC FOUR FAMILY TITLES, MARVEL LEGACY (2017)

First Impression: TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
TRANSFORMERS: UNICRON [2018] #1

No matter what you think the reason is, IDW appears to be collapsing the Transformers portion of their Hasbroverse. Who knows what the future of Transformers comic books holds after this? I’m sure it’ll go out with a bang here. “The end is nigh. The Darkest Hour has come. Optimus Prime stages a desperate gamble as the world-eater, Unicron, approaches Windblade’s homeworld-but that’s just the appetizer. The main course is Cybertron (with a side of Earth)… and it’s starting to look like no force in the galaxy can stop the end from coming.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: IDW HASBRO UNIVERSE (2016), TRANSFORMERS

First Impression: DISNEY PIXAR INCREDIBLES 2: CRISIS IN MID-LIFE! AND OTHER STORIES [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | May 13th, 2018
DISNEY PIXAR INCREDIBLES 2: CRISIS IN MID-LIFE! AND OTHER STORIES [2018] #1

More Incredibles 2 comics from Dark Horse! Each issue in this 3-issue mini-series will have a serial chapter of two original stories and a Jack-Jack-focused short. Can’t get enough of the Parr family! “Dedicating a new submarine, Mr. Incredible is interrupted by the dastardly Bomb Voyage-who is intent on crushing the crowd of onlookers underneath the sub. Mr. Incredible’s struggle to save the day has him questioning his Super powers-could something be wrong? Meanwhile, Bob tells Jack-Jack a bedtime story that has Violet and Dash calling foul: this battle from his glory days seems too amazing to be true. Then, on a visit to the park, Jack-Jack uses his powers to overcome a worthy opponent. Three original stories are set […]