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First Impression: DISNEY’S TSUM TSUM KINGDOM [2018]

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
DISNEY'S TSUM TSUM KINGDOM [2018]

More adorbz than any mortal can withstand…Disney Tsum Tsum!! “Dive into the secret world of the adorable toys that have taken the world by storm. Tsums Tsums are the loveable, stackable plush toys that are beloved by adults and children alike, but did you know that when people are away, the Tsum Tsums play? Follow along with their silly adventures in this one-shot that’s sure to leave a smile on your face. Written by Thom Zahler (My Little Pony, Love and Capes) and Jerry Lambert (Goosebumps, Monsters at Midnight) More all-ages adventures in the style of the hit YouTube series. With millions of toys sold, Tsum Tsum is a worldwide hit.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: DISNEY

First Impression: UNITED STATES VS. MURDER, INC. [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
UNITED STATES VS. MURDER, INC. [2018] #1

And another strong offering from Bendis’ Jinxworld. This one is a follow-up to the wildly popular UNITES STATES OF MURDER, INC. “From the Eisner Award-winning creators of POWERS comes a crime-infused blast of alternate history. Years ago, the five families of organized crime had such a stranglehold over the American public that the U.S. government found itself forced to give up part of the country or lose all of it. Now the unrest between America and the families has come to a boil. A war is about to come-a war no one is ready for. Newly made man Valentine Gallo and mob hitwoman Jagger Rose find themselves torn over which side of the war they want to be on. United […]

First Impression: CEMETERY BEACH [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
CEMETERY BEACH [2018] #1

A new action/crime and mystery/suspense series from Warren Ellis! Fans of NAMELESS, INJECTION and TREES rejoice! “From the creators of the acclaimed TREES graphic novels, which are currently being adapted for television, comes something completely different. A professional pathfinder, his only ally a disaffected young murderess, breaks out of a torture cell in pursuit of his worst extraction scenario ever: escaping on foot across a sprawling and secret off-world colony established a hundred years ago and filled with generations of lunatics. WARREN ELLIS and JASON HOWARD ignite a high-speed new action serial.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: WARREN ELLIS (W)

First Impression: INFINITY WARS: SOLDIER SUPREME [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
INFINITY WARS: SOLDIER SUPREME [2018] #1

You like Captain America and Doctor Strange? You’ll like them more than double when their origins are mashed together…Soldier Supreme! “INFINITY WARPS? Classified 4-F by the military, Stephen Rogers was unable to serve his country in World War II…until a secret government program tapping into arcane sorcery transformed him into the Soldier Supreme, the magical warrior embodiment of the American spirit. Rated T+.” Buy It Now

First Impression: TANGLED: HAIR-RAISING ADVENTURES [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
TANGLED: HAIR-RAISING ADVENTURES [2018] #1

A great-looking new Tangled mini-series! “What new adventures await Rapunzel and her friends? Find out in an all-new series of Tangled: The Series. Every day in Corona brings something new for Rapunzel, Eugene, Cassandra, and their friends, and with two tales guaranteed to please, you won’t want to miss this first issue. A brand-new three-issue series featuring stories written by fan-favorite Katie Cook starts with this issue. Get ready for all-new adventures featuring Rapunzel, Eugene, Cassandra, Pascal, Maximus, and more. Each issue features an exclusive retailer incentive cover illustrated by artist Gabby Zapata.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: DISNEY, DISNEY PRINCESS

First Impression: COVER [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
COVER [2018] #1

Another cool-looking mini-series from Brian Michael Bendis under his new Jinxworld imprint at DC! “Years in the making, from the award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis and multimedia sensation David Mack, comes a brand-new graphic novel experience. And it’s all kind of based on a true story. Sort of… Deep in the American intelligence community, someone realizes that comic book creators, who travel all over the world to sell their wares, might make the perfect cover for operatives in the dangerous, topsy-turvy world of intelligence and counterintelligence…and that’s when all hell breaks loose. This is the story of the time the world of comics and the world of international spywork smashed together-with unexpected results. Artist David Mack, follows his Emmy […]

First Impression: BURNOUTS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
BURNOUTS [2018] #1

Hilarious concept for this new series from Image, the question being if they can only see the aliens when they’re wasted, are the aliens really real? Hehe. “Writer DENNIS CULVER (E Is for Extinction) and artist GEOFFO (layout artist of Marvel Rising) team up for a new ongoing series that combines the paranoia of They Live with Stranger Things. To save their friends and families, a group of high school teenagers must fight off an attack on their town by a secret alien invasion… but they can only see the aliens if they’re completely wasted. The Burnouts are saving the world one puff at a time.” Buy It Now

First Impression: SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO: THE CLASSIC COLLECTION [2018-HC]

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO: THE CLASSIC COLLECTION [2018-HC]

The original manga source material for the beloved U.S. market Star Blazers anime is finally translated in English! This looks very, very cool!! “The classic manga behind the anime Star Blazers, from space adventure master Leiji Matsumoto, in English at last. The human race has one year left to live. Aliens known as the Gamilas have attacked Earth, poisoning it with radioactivity and driving humans underground. As humankind grows sicker by the day, their final hope is the space battleship Yamato, constructed from secret plans and equipped with advanced technology. Its mission: to reach a distant planet and bring back a cure to save humanity. Will the ship and its crew rescue the Earth in time?” Buy It Now Related […]

First Impression: INFINITY WARS: IRON HAMMER [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
INFINITY WARS: IRON HAMMER [2018] #1

The Infinity Wars spins on iconic characters’ origins are some of the freshest rehashes I’ve seen. This one mashes up Iron and Thor into one origin. Cool. “INFINITY WARPS? When Stark Odinson, the brainy but arrogant son of the All-Father, was kidnapped by Ice Giants and forced to make them an armory, he turned their forges against them and became the armored Asgardian, Iron Hammer. Rated T+.” Buy It Now

First Impression: DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 12th, 2018
DISNEY COMICS AND STORIES [2018] #1

The long-running WALT DISNEY’S COMICS AND STORIES relaunches with a new #1…legacy numbering #744!! Jump on now! “This issue, Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories becomes Disney Comics and Stories and launches with an all-new #1. What better way to start things off than to present two tales featuring two iconic characters: Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. ‘My Friend Mickey Mouse’ explores the friendship and bond between Mickey and Goofy, and why nothing can come between them, and in ‘Oh, Grow Up.’ Donald demands respect from his nephews. But will he actually get the respect he deserves-and if so, at what cost? Get ready for exciting new tales and an exciting new direction. Continuing from the Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories […]