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First Impression: FIVE YEARS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
FIVE YEARS [2019] #1

Terry Moore is a fantastic storyteller, a true stand-out in this medium. So, you can imagine how cool a new series that ties all of his ‘Terryverse’ series together sounds. Exciting! “Five Years weaves the many strands of the ‘Terryverse’ into one epic saga, years in the making. A dangerous paper written by Lilith has been leaked to the nations of the world containing a formula for the ultimate weapon, and now labs around the globe are attempting to build and test the Phi Bomb. Tambi, in an all-out effort to find the labs and stop them, has enlisted the help of Ivy Raven, Julie Martin, Rachel and Zoe. Meanwhile, Katchoo and Francine have moved their household – including the […]

First Impression: ALIENS: RESCUE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
ALIENS: RESCUE [2019] #1

Dark Horse keeps churning out great-looking Aliens material! “Following the events of Aliens: Resistance, Alec Brand, the colonist rescued by Amanda Ripley and Zula Hendricks, has grown up into an elite Colonial Marine. A secret mission brings him back to the alien-infested moon where he was rescued…and face to face with the past. Written by Brian Wood of Aliens: Defiance and Aliens: Resistance. Find out the fate of Amanda Ripley after Aliens: Resistance. Zula Hendricks and Alec Brand return.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In ALIEN FRANCHISE comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: ALIEN FRANCHISE, BRIAN WOOD (W)

First Impression: STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION–BOBA FETT [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION--BOBA FETT [2019] #1

If you’re like me, you can never get enough Boba Fett material. Rejoice! “THE HUNTER’S HEART. As the implacable bounty hunter who tracked down HAN SOLO, BOBA FETT earned his reputation as one of the greatest villains in the galaxy. But what happens when Boba Fett picks up the trail of an actual villain? Find out what kind of heart – if any – beats under that MANDALORIAN armor. Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In BOBA FETT comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: BOBA FETT, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014], TERRY/RACHEL DODSON (CA)

First Impression: FLASH [2016] #70

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
FLASH [2016] #70

Is DC re-telling Flash’s origin full-up in the ongoing series? Seems so. “‘The Flash Year One’ starts here. Barry Allen feels helpless in his life in Central City. As a forensic scientist, he’s always catching criminals after they’ve committed their crimes. All that changes one fateful night when Barry is struck by a bolt of lightning and doused in chemicals. When he wakes from a coma, he realizes he can run at incredible speeds. Can Barry master these powers and be the hero his city needs…or will the powers burn through him?” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: DC REBIRTH, FLASH, FLASH (BARRY ALLEN), FLASH FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: STRANGER THINGS: SIX [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
STRANGER THINGS: SIX [2019] #1

Another in-continuity STRANGER THINGS mini-series from Dark Horse! Yes!! “A teenage girl with precognitive abilities, has struggled through a lifetime of exploitation only to end up the pawn of a government agency that wants to harness her powers for its own ends. You’ve seen the show Stranger Things, but this is your first glimpse of the strangeness that happened before the series began.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In STRANGER THINGS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: STRANGER THINGS

First Impression: STAR WARS [2019] #108

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
STAR WARS [2019] #108

This is really awesome! I sincerely wish Marvel would just straight-up continue this series, as if it was back in the day. IDW has had success with their G.I. Joe, A Real American Hero continuation by Larry Hama. How about Star Wars, Marvel? “THE ALL-NEW NEXT ISSUE TO THE ORIGINAL MARVEL STAR WARS SERIES. A long time ago on a spinner rack far, far away…STAR WARS comics were a LOT different than they are now. With wild and intricately plotted storylines, MARVEL’s historic original run introduced an array of unique heroes and villains to play alongside GEORGE LUCAS’s incredibly popular science-fantasy characters. In celebration of MARVEL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY, this Legends-era sequel to legendary comic book writer Archie Goodwin’s ‘Crimson Forever’ […]

First Impression: SUPERMAN: LEVIATHAN RISING SPECIAL [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
SUPERMAN: LEVIATHAN RISING SPECIAL [2019] #1

Well, I’m usually leery of these one-shots that promise to upset the status quo, this one seems pretty legit. There’s some pretty heavy-hitting writers attached. We’ll see what the lasting impact of Leviathan will be. It’s gotta be a good read at least, right? “An all-star roster of writers and artists highlight the new threat of Leviathan, but also tees up new ongoing series for Jimmy Olsen by writer Matt Fraction and artist Steve Lieber, and Lois Lane by writer Greg Rucka and artist Mike Perkins, coming in June. As Leviathan enacts a plan to take down Superman, it’s up to Lois, Jimmy and the heroes of the DC Universe to rescue the Man of Steel.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping […]

First Impression: GOGOR [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 12th, 2019
GOGOR [2019] #1

Here’s an intriguing, new ongoing fantasy, action/adventure series from Image! “From KEN GARING, the writer/artist of the acclaimed series PLANETOID, comes an all-new ongoing series of wonderfully weird high fantasy. Deep underground, among the floating islands of Altara, the mystical Gogor sleeps. But trouble brews above ground as soldiers of the Domus impose their will across the land. Now, a young student named Armano must awaken Gogor and begin his quest to protect the culture of Altara. This debut issue kicks off with 28 pages of story.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: FANTASY

First Impression: STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | February 15th, 2019
GALAXY'S EDGE [2019] #1

This looks pretty cool. Definitely worth checking out for any Star Wars fan. “A CALL TO ADVENTURE ON THE VERY EDGE OF THE GALAXY. THE COMIC TIE-IN TO THE THEME PARK. BLACK SPIRE OUTPOST has long been frequented by smugglers, merchants and travelers from every corner of the galaxy looking to make their score on the infamous black market – or experience the exotic thrills only the remote world of Batuu has to offer. Beings like the infamous DOK-ONDAR, a proprietor of rare and one-of-a-kind antiquities, thrive on the unique opportunities which abound on the lawless outpost at the very edge of Wild Space. But the evil FIRST ORDER has come to Batuu and the survival of the entire outpost […]

First Impression: NARCOS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | February 15th, 2019
NARCOS [2019] #1

Cool, a little 4-issue mini-series that ties into the Netflix show of the same name! “Spinning out of the hit Netflix original show comes a new four-issue mini-series further detailing the intrigue and danger of the international drug trade of the 1990’s. Two new recruits bring danger to DEA agents Murphy and Pena, while Pablo must contend with a dangerous threat to his drug empire. New stories bringing to light the tangled web of power and money in ’90s Columbia. A can’t-miss for fans of crime stories inspired by true events.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: TELEVISION TIE-IN