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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 […]

First Impression: WEB OF BLACK WIDOW [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | July 15th, 2019
WEB OF BLACK WIDOW [2019] #1

Another slick-looking mini-series for that popular Black Widow! “BLACK WIDOW: YEAR ONE. One of Marvel Comics’ longest-running female heroes finally gets her due. Natasha Romanoff is the deadliest spy in the Marvel Universe and the beating heart of the Avengers. But when a mysterious figure starts exploiting her past, the Widow may have to go back to Black – and off the grid. Who can she trust in this web of deceit? And more importantly – can her friends trust her? Don’t miss the spy tale of the century. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: AVENGERS FAMILY TITLES, BLACK WIDOW

First Impression: TRIAGE [2019] #1

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

I’m always on the lookout for fresh, new science fiction comics. This looks pretty good. “A dedicated nurse named Evie Pierce awakens to an unfamiliar world alongside two doppelgängers-one, a young and snarky superhero; the other, a hardened rebel military commander of a post-apocalyptic world. When a mysterious figure begins to hunt them down, the three women must work together to survive and discover why they were assembled. Phillip Sevy’s authorial sci-fi epic.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: SCI-FI