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First Impression: SAVAGE AVENGERS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
SAVAGE AVENGERS [2019] #1

What the?! The Savage Avengers? The most unkillable team of characters in the Marvel Universe? With Conan? This I gotta see. “The most savage, most unkillable team of characters in the Marvel Universe is assembled. Wolverine. Venom. Elektra. Punisher. And in their midst – Conan the Barbarian. Conan has returned to the Marvel Universe and his new adventures begin here. What is the City of Sickles? Who is the Marrow God? How is the Hand involved? The roughest and most dangerous characters rumble through this new title starting with…Conan vs. Wolverine? ‘Nuff said. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: AVENGERS FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE [2019-SC]

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE [2019-SC]

Hehe, this looks cute. DC’s Zoom imprint is for ages 8-12, but older kids in their 40s can still enjoy this! “The greatest heroes in the DC Universe, the Justice League of America, answer mail from their biggest fans-kids.-courtesy of Michael Northrop, New York Times bestselling author of TombQuest, and artist Gustavo Duarte (BIZARRO). Does Superman ever make mistakes? What was Wonder Woman’s 11th birthday like? Does Aquaman smell like fish? In this new middle grade graphic novel, iconic heroes are asked questions both big and small, and when they are not busy saving the world, the Justice League even finds time to respond. Their honest and humorous answers will surprise and delight readers of any age, as it turns […]

First Impression: SNOW WHITE WITH RED HAIR [2019-DIG] VOL 01

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
SNOW WHITE WITH RED HAIR [2019-DIG] VOL 01

One of the most highly-anticipated shojo releases of 2019! “Shirayuki is an herbalist famous for her naturally bright-red hair, and the prince of Tanbarun wants her all to himself. Unwilling to become the prince’s possession, she seeks shelter in the woods of the neighboring kingdom, where she gains an unlikely ally-the prince of that kingdom. He rescues her from her plight, and thus begins the love story between a lovestruck prince and an unusual herbalist. For teen audiences.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: MY LITTLE PONY: SPIRIT OF THE FOREST [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
MY LITTLE PONY: SPIRIT OF THE FOREST [2019] #1

The Cutie Mark Crusaders return in this brand-new mini-series! “The Cutie Mark Crusaders are back. When Apple Bloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle take a trip into the woods, they find a forest filled with trash. Just what could be causing this mess? Looks like it’s another mystery for our favorite fillies to solve-and one where not everything is as it seems…” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In MY LITTLE PONY comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: MY LITTLE PONY

First Impression: DCEASED [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
DCEASED [2019] #1

This is a very cool-looking spin on the zombie genre for DC. “‘I looked, and there before me was a pale horse. Its rider was Death, and Hades was following close behind him.’-Revelation 6:8 A mysterious techno-virus has been released on Earth, infecting 600 million people and turning them instantly into violent, monstrous engines of destruction. The heroes of the DCU are caught completely unprepared for a pandemic of this magnitude and struggle to save their loved ones first…but what happens to the World’s Greatest Heroes if the world ends? New York Times best-selling writer Tom Taylor (INJUSTICE) returns with a terrifying new tale and is joined by artists Trevor Hairsine (LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT) and Stefano Gaudiano (The […]

First Impression: SHE SAID DESTROY [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
SHE SAID DESTROY [2019] #1

Whoa, you might want to check this one out. It could easily be as big a hit as HEATHEN was for Vault Comics. Looks good. “Over millennia, Brigid, Goddess of theSun, has conquered and converted the entire solar system into worshipping her and her alone, save one space colony. The witches of Fey are the last believers of The Morrigan, Goddess of Death, Brigid’s sister and the only other God left. As Brigid’s forces prepare for one final battle, The Morrigan prepares to do what she does best: Destroy.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: STAR WARS ADVENTURES ANNUAL 2019 [2019]

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
STAR WARS ADVENTURES ANNUAL 2019 [2019]

JAXXON is making his way back into canon in a big way! Ok, it’s Star Wars Adventures. But, have you heard about the impending Marvel one-shot #108?!? “A daring rescue mission leads Lando-and his new friend Jaxxon-to the seat of Imperial power, where they must recover an important artifact that will inspire a planet to drive the Empire from their home. Special feature-length tale starring Lando and Jaxxon.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: IDW STAR WARS ADVENTURES, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014]

First Impression: BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
BATMAN: LAST KNIGHT ON EARTH [2019] #1

Another intensely good-looking, Black Label, Batman mini-series. This one from Snyder/Capullo. Must read. “Bruce Wayne wakes up in Arkham Asylum. Young. Sane. And…he was never Batman. So begins this sprawling tale of the Dark Knight as he embarks on a quest through a devastated DC landscape featuring a massive cast of familiar faces from the DC Universe. As he tries to piece together the mystery of his past, he must unravel the cause of this terrible future and track down the unspeakable force that destroyed the world as he knew it… From the powerhouse creative team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo, the team that reinvented Batman from the emotional depths of ‘Court of Owls’ to the bombastic […]

First Impression: WAILING BLADE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
WAILING BLADE [2019] #1

This right here has all the makings of a sleeper hit. “The Headtaker, feared executioner and wielder of the legendary Wailing Blade, kills every man who meets his gaze. And, right now, he’s looking at Tychon, an upstart bandit prince fighting to save his father from the chopping block. An oversized first issue with so much skull-splitting action, you’re guaranteed to lose your head over it. Wailing Blade is high-adrenaline fantasy adventure, in the dark future of mankind, from the mad minds of Rich Douek (Gutter Magic, TMNT) and Joe Mulvey (SCAM). Available in eye-popping Silver and Gold foil enhanced covers.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: MARVEL ACTION CLASSICS: SPIDER-MAN TWO-IN-ONE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
MARVEL ACTION CLASSICS: SPIDER-MAN TWO-IN-ONE [2019] #1

There’s not a whole lot of info on this new issue from IDW’s Marvel Action line. Could this be their replacement for the failed digest series? Time will tell. “Two classic Spider-Man tales, pulled from the legendary Vault of Heroes. First-a chance encounter with the Enchantress pits Spidey against Thor-with the whole of Asgard right behind. Then, when Flash Thompson gets a bite from a werewolf, Spidey seeks the aid of the sorcerer supreme-Doctor Strange.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER) comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: IDW MARVEL ACTION, SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER), SPIDER-MAN FAMILY TITLES