Spiral Comics Blog

This is exciting! Titan is actually coming through on their intent to compile all the old Robotech comics–some of which has never been collected in trade paperback. This volume begins the long Sentinels storyline! “The longest-running Robotech comic series, collected at last as part of the Robotech Archives. Featuring the work of fan-favorite creators such as the Waltrip brothers, and packed with classic material that is now out-of-print or has never previously been collected. Ten years after the Macross Saga, the Pioneer Mission encounters a coalition of alien species known as The Sentinels. The heroes of the First Robotech War return to an uncertain future and a galaxy of adventure. ‘A tremendous piece of anime and manga history… [Robotech Archives] […]

Absolutely, definitely want to see more of these baddies from the Infinity War movie. Yeah, definitely. “FROM THE INFINITY WAR INTO THEIR OWN LIMITED SERIES. They are the five dreadlords, the Cull Obsidian, Thanos’ most feared warriors and disciples… Ruthless villains to a one, the Black Order has been dispatched by the Grandmaster to destabilize a burgeoning empire, and along the way they come to realize that as big and as bad as they are, there is always someone bigger and badder… The bombastic writing style of novelist Derek Landy (Skulduggery Pleasant) and the electrifying artwork of Philip Tan combine for an absolutely unhinged super-villain adventure. Rated T+.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: THANOS

Wow! This is one of the most exciting Aliens comic series I’ve ever had the pleasure of anticipating…William Gibson’s unproduced screenplay for Aliens 3. It’s radically different than what made it to film, and doesn’t kill off Newt and Hicks before the opening credits! “This is the official adaptation of the original screenplay for Alien 3, written by William Gibson, the award-winning science fiction author of the cyberpunk cult classic Neuromancer. You’ll see familiar characters and places-but not all is the same in this horrifying Cold War thriller. After the deadly events of the film Aliens, the spaceship Sulaco carrying the sleeping bodies of Ripley, Hicks, Newt, and Bishop are intercepted by the Union of Progressive Peoples. What the U.P.P […]

Since the Serenity (Firefly) license has moved from Dark Horse to Boom, those DH hardcovers will be out-of-print (OOP) and supply will dwindle. But don’t fret, Boom is issuing the material in trade paperback for the first time, and they’ll be in print for the presumably future. “From Joss Whedon (the visionary creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ), buried histories and secret identities are revealed, along with all the heist-takin’, authority-dodgin’, death-defyin’, space-cowboyin’ you’ve been missing from your life, as this ragtag crew of mercenaries, outlaws, and fugitives travel the stars in search of their next adventure in these sequels to the hit Firefly television series and Serenity film. Collects Serenity: Those Left Behind #1-3, Serenity: Better Days #1-3, […]

Old Man Logan’s story continues! But, adamantium poisoning is finally overtaking his healing factor, and he’s dying. What’s a grumpy, old man Logan to do? “DEAD MEANS DEAD. The writing’s been on the wall for months now… Logan is dying. And he ain’t getting any better. Sick from the Adamantium coating his skeleton, his search for a cure has led to nothing but dead ends. But for once he’s actually trying to leave this world with some unfinished business… Can Logan take his last breath without slaughtering the X-Men again? Not if Mysterio has anything to say about it… Superstar creative team ED BRISSON (OLD MAN LOGAN, UNCANNY X-MEN) and MIKE HENDERSON (DEADPOOL VS. OLD MAN LOGAN), with covers by […]

Here’s a cool-looking, new military sci-fi series from Image. “An enormous machine slowly materializes in a major West Coast city. Who sent it-and why-is a mystery, understood only by the malevolent beings gliding silently toward Earth through the inky vastness of space. In response, a multinational combat brigade called Gladiator Two-Six is deployed. Outfitted with next-generation military science and weapons, they’re tasked with stopping any extraterrestrial threat that emerges.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: MILITARY SCI-FI

Awesome!! For me, this is probably the most exciting offering this month! As far as Serenity (Firefly) comics go, apparently Dark Horse is out and Boom is in. And Boom’s first series will explore the Unification War era–where Mal and Zoe forged their strong relationship and what it may mean for today. Written by veteran, Greg Pak, this is sure to be great! “BOOM. Studios, along with visionary writer and director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Avengers), presents an all-new era of the pop culture phenomenon Firefly , as one of the most demanded stories in the franchise’s history is revealed for the first time. Captain Malcolm ‘Mal’ Reynolds, a defeated soldier who opposed the unification of the […]

This follow-up Vision series will be popular. The first series was a surprise hit. So, it’s no surprise there’s a follow-up series. Check it out! **** ACTUALLY, MARVEL CANCELLED THIS SERIES AND DOES NOT PLAN TO RE-SOLICIT IT **** “THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE VISION FAMILY. When the Vision decided to try to live a ‘normal’ life, he built a wife, a son and a daughter – a family – only to watch it nearly all crumble. Now all that’s left is Viv, his learning-to-be-rebellious daughter, and Sparky, the family robo-dog. But what does it mean for an artificial intelligence to rebel? And can a synthezoid father handle single parenthood? The married writing team of Chelsea Cain (Mockingbird) and Marc […]