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First Impression: RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
RICK AND MORTY VS. DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS II: PAINSCAPE [2019] #1

Their D&D crossover was so popular, they’re getting a sequel! “You thought you could escape? Think again. Rick and Morty Forever. A new mini-series issue of DandD with Rick and Morty. Dual-classing Rick and Morty to Level 50. Milking Owlbears with- *ahem* Once upon a game, Rick, Morty, and the Smith family went on magical DandD adventures…now, magical DandD adventures are coming to Earth, and no one will survive the Painscape. The world’s greatest role-playing game returns to plague the world’s most dysfunctional animated family and this time, we can’t just rest on brand name recognition and curiosity to fuel your interest, Morty, because no one gives a d-d-damn about sequels unless they’re really good, so no pressure, you f***ing […]

First Impression: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GOING BIG [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: GOING BIG [2019] #1

Marvel keeps celebrating their 80th Anniversary with this cool one-shots. This on is a retro-tale from Eric Larsen and his 90s run on Spider-Man! “Erik Larsen returns to the book he revolutionized back in the 90’s with a story that will remind you why. Legends Gerry Conway and Mark Bagley team up for a KILLER Spidey story that’ll keep you guessing until you read the last page. Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER) comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: SPIDER-MAN, SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER), SPIDER-MAN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: NAPOLEON DYNAMITE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE [2019] #1

The cult classic movie is continued…in comics! “NAPOLEON DYNAMITE is back and senior year is gonna be flippin’ sweet. He’s dating Deb, training at a new dojo, and his best friend, Pedro, is student body president. But the good times might not last when a fellow student accuses Pedro of cheating in the election. Can Napoleon and Deb use their special skills to clear their friend before the principal can IMPEACH PEDRO? Maybe, gosh, get off his back. ‘IMPEACH PEDRO’ Part 1 starts here. * The cult classic comedy returns-in comic book form. SWEET. * Featuring Ligers, Llamas, and Tots, oh my. * Written by the creative team behind the smash-hit Time Cheetah-Carlos Guzman-Verdugo and Alejandro Verdugo. (Cheetahs are pretty […]

First Impression: SCRATCHER [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
SCRATCHER [2019] #1

This one looks pretty cool! “Vegas tattoo artist Dee discovers her clients are becoming possessed by the tattoos she gave them. Her life is thrown into turmoil when she realizes her best friend Sarah has turned into a monstrous killer, seemingly controlled by her new tattoo. A guilty Dee sets out to save Sarah, but soon finds herself out of her depth as she faces off against forces she can barely comprehend.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: BLACK PANTHER AND THE AGENTS OF WAKANDA [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
BLACK PANTHER AND THE AGENTS OF WAKANDA [2019] #1

Black Panther gets an exiting-looking team-up book! “WAKANDA WORLDWIDE. ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES. From the pages of Jason Aaron’s AVENGERS. Vampires. Aliens. Angry fish kings. Black Panther’s hand-picked Agents of Wakanda can handle it all. And who better to lead them than the king of the world’s most technologically evolved country? Wakanda is making waves on the world’s map – and not everyone’s a fan. With General Okoye’s help, T’Challa will take Gorilla-Man, Ka-Zar and Wasp on a global fight for survival – to handle threats S.H.I.E.L.D. could only dream of. Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: BLACK PANTHER

First Impression: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: MILLENNIUM [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES: MILLENNIUM [2019] #1

This little mini-series looks very interesting. “Brought to you by some of comics’ greatest talents, this epic story spans the course of 1,000 years and, for the very first time, connects all of DC’s future timelines. Starring the unlikeliest of DC heroes as she learns to cope with newfound immortality and roams through the disparate societies of Batman Beyond, Kamandi and Tommy Tomorrow, wrestling with her own inner demons and desperately trying to find her purpose in an ever-changing world. Do not miss this truly unique take on tomorrow’s DC Universe, all leading up to a special launch on the millennium.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W), LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES

First Impression: MIDNIGHT VISTA [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
MIDNIGHT VISTA [2019] #1

This one from Aftershock looks half-way intriguing… “Oliver Flores and his stepfather, Nomar Perez, were turning right onto Midnight Vista Road when they were both abducted by aliens. To Oliver’s mother, they were both just missing. To the police, they were declared legally dead. And to everyone else growing up in Albuquerque, Oliver Flores was the ‘Milk Carton Kid’. His life was the cautionary tale of an eight-year-old who was kidnapped and killed by his stepdad while out for some ice cream. But now – years later – a fully grown adult Oliver walks back into town. He has been returned…and he remembers everything. Based on a very personal, true story from writer Eliot Rahal (HOT LUNCH SPECIAL), with out-of-this-world […]

First Impression: KING THOR [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
KING THOR [2019] #1

Another–and maybe the last–story of the Thor of the far future…All-Father! “SUPERSTARS JASON AARON and ESAD RIBIC CONCLUDE THEIR EPIC THOR STORY. The creators of the legendary THOR: GOD OF THUNDER series that kicked off one of the most epic runs in Marvel history are back together for one last ride with the almighty Lord of Asgard. Seven years ago, Jason and Esad introduced the Thor of the far future, All-Father of a broken realm and a dying universe, as he stood in battle against the Butcher of Gods, wielder of All-Black the Necrosword. Now that nefarious blade has returned, in the hands of Thor’s all-time greatest enemy – his brother, Loki – for one final, cataclysmic showdown. Behold the […]

First Impression: POWERS: THE BEST EVER [2019-HC]

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
POWERS: THE BEST EVER [2019-HC]

Bendis and Oeming reunite to bring Powers to a ‘fantastic conclusion!’ “To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Eisner Award-winning cops-and-capes comic POWERS, original creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming have reunited for the most significant POWERS story ever. Really. Spanning decades and genres while hearkening back to its earliest origins, the story of superhero turned homicide detective Christian Walker comes to a fantastic conclusion. This graphic novel, incorporating remastered pages from POWERS (2015) #7 and #8, is a celebration of the series’ entire run, and includes a look back at the cult-classic TV show, including an exclusive look at the third season that never was, and an all-new series-spanning retrospective interview with Brian Michael Bendis.” Pre-Order Now […]

First Impression: FIREFLY: THE STING [2019-HC]

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
FIREFLY: THE STING [2019-HC]

The Saffron one-shot was such a hit, she’s got her own original hardcover graphic novel! Yeah, keep the Firefly material coming, Boom! “* Saffron and the women of Firefly pull the ultimate heist. * Saffron.the enigmatic rogue who captured the hearts of FIREFLY fans worldwide.returns to Serenity. But this time, she’s got no time for Capt. Malcolm Reynolds, as shefs there to recruit the women of the ship to join her on a heist that has personal stakes for all involved. * New York Times bestselling writer Delilah S. Dawson ( Sparrowhawk, Star Wars: Phasma ), along with a team of artists including Pius Bak, French Carlomagno, Rodrigo Lorenzo, and Taj Tenfold, reveal a new take on the world of […]