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First Impression: SPIDER-GWEN: GWEN STACY [2019-TPB]

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
SPIDER-GWEN: GWEN STACY [2019-TPB]

This is an amazing value for the very first 12 whole issues worth of Spider-Gwen’s appearances! “A spectacular spider-powered hero for a new generation. On the most tragic day of her life, Earth-65’s Gwen Stacy was convinced the Lizard died in her arms along with Peter Parker. Now a new reptilian rampage has left her in doubt – not only about Peter’s life, but also about his death. And Gwen’s troubles pile up as the Osborns of her world make their debut, and she finds herself on S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most wanted list. Perhaps another Spider-Woman, Jessica Drew, could share some lessons about power and responsibility. Get to know Gwen, her policeman father, George Stacy, and her BFFs and bandmates – the […]

First Impression: MARAUDERS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
MARAUDERS [2019] #1

So far, the most interesting looking new X-title. This one has some big name X-Men in it. Will the story be as big? “THE X-MEN SAIL AT DAWN. Even in this glorious new dawn, Mutantkind faces hardships and oppression from their human counterparts. Led by Captain Kate Pryde and funded by Emma Frost and the Hellfire Trading Company, Marauders Storm, Pyro, Bishop and Iceman sail the seas of the world to protect those hated and feared. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: DAWN OF X [2019], X-MEN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: RWBY [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
RWBY [2019] #1

Cool…here’s some RWBY in standard American comic book format! “In a world rife with monsters known as Grimm, the prestigious Beacon Academy trains the next generation of hunters and huntresses. Tying in with the hit Rooster Teeth web series RWBY, follow the adventures of team RWBY, comprising bruiser Yang Xiao Long, elegant Weiss Schnee, stealthy Blake Belladonna and courageous leader Ruby Rose, as they protect the world from all manner of Grimm.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: MASK: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE MASK [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
MASK: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE MASK [2019] #1

How long has it been since the MASK had a new mini-series? Yeah…too long. Buckle up for more chaos and dark humor. “The best-selling comic series that inspired the blockbuster film returns with gruesome hilarity from the showrunner of AMC’s Halt and Catch Fire and Hellboy’s Patric Reynolds. Years ago, a weird mask of unknown origin and limitless power was buried in the cement of an apartment building’s basement floor. Edge City and its residents have all but forgotten the mysterious green-faced killer known only as ‘Big Head.’ But now, decades later, the bizarre Tex Avery-style killings are happening all over again and are on a collision course with a bizarre political campaign where a homicidal maniac wants to ‘Make […]

First Impression: ROKU [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
ROKU [2019] #1

For a second there, I though this new Valiant mini-series was about my television hardware. No. Yeah, something about lethal assassins makes more sense… “How many lives must the lethal assassin Roku take in her first series? Killing her way around the globe, the deadly weapon called Roku will face a challenge she can’t simply execute. Being bad has never been so fun.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: VALIANT NEW UNIVERSE

First Impression: STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA [2017] #37

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA [2017] #37

Yes! You knew this was coming eventually…Darth Vader. “A ROGUE’S END Part 1: A BRAND NEW ARC STARTS HERE. After all she’s been through, professional disaster-zone DOCTOR APHRA is right back where she started: working for DARTH VADER. What villainous use has the dark lord found for her, to make him spare the life of his most annoying foe…? And how long does she have to try and slither out of harm’s way before he decides to finish what he started years ago…? Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In DOCTOR APHRA comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: DOCTOR APHRA, […]

First Impression: EXCALIBUR [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
EXCALIBUR [2019] #1

A new Captain Britain leads a new Excalibur team…with Apocalypse?!? “A NEW DAWN IS FORGED. The Otherworld is rocked by war. It is a new era for mutantkind as a new Captain Britain holds the amulet, fighting for the Kingdom of Avalon with her Excalibur at her side – Rogue, Gambit, Rictor, Jubilee…and Apocalypse. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: DAWN OF X [2019], X-MEN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: LAST GOD [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
LAST GOD [2019] #1

This looks like a truly ambitious comic book series with extensive world-building! “THE LAST GOD tells the story of two fellowships of heroes struggling with the same threat…30 years apart. One group will doom their world, the other must save it. Thirty years ago, a band of heroes traveled beyond the borders of creation and killed the last living god, saving the realm of Cain Anuun from an apocalyptic army of the undead. The legendary companions became the rulers of their world and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity. But it did not last. Now the foul legions of the Last God march once more, laying waste to all of Cain Anuun and revealing that the aging […]

First Impression: DEAD EYES [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
DEAD EYES [2019] #1

Image is giving the heretofore previously known as DEAD RABBIT series another go with a new, non-trademark infringing title…DEAD EYES! “You can’t keep a good comic down. In the 1990s, DEAD EYES was a prolific stick-up man and hoodlum in Boston until he took down one last big score and disappeared. Nobody ever discovered the truth. He retired to be with the love of his life, but now he’s back in the mask to save her. No one-not his wife, the mafia, or the cops-is happy that he’s out of retirement. From JOHN McCREA, the artist and co-creator of MYTHIC and Hitman, and GERRY DUGGAN, the writer of ANALOG and DEADPOOL, comes the action, comedy, and drama of Martin Dobbs, […]

First Impression: ROBOTECH REMIX [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 11th, 2019
ROBOTECH REMIX [2019] #1

Titan’s re-imagining of Robotech begins a new saga! Awesome!! “Robotech is reborn from the ashes of Event Horizon. New writer Brenden Fletcher (Motorcrush, Isola) and artist Elmer Damaso (Robotech/Voltron, Marvel Mangaverse) boot up Robotech: Remix, an all-new series that will take beloved characters and iconic mecha to places fans have never seen before.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In ROBOTECH comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: ROBOTECH, ROBOTECH REMIX [2017]