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First Impression: JOURNEY INTO UNKNOWN WORLDS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
JOURNEY INTO UNKNOWN WORLDS [2019] #1

Marvel is celebrating it’s 80th anniversary all year long with tons of cool projects…including one-shots like this! “ALL-NEW SCI-FI STORY. In celebration of Marvel’s 80th anniversary and the comic books that captivated hearts and minds across generations, join us for two scintillating sci-fi stories – the first an extraterrestrial adventure by Cullen Bunn the likes of which haven’t been seen in this or any other decade, and the second a tale of terror by Clay McLeod Chapman that could take place in your very own back yard. The secrets of the the universe lie waiting to be discovered, True-Believers, on a JOURNEY TO UNKOWN WORLDS. Rated T+.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: SCI-FI

First Impression: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY [2019] #1

Featuring every cosmic superhero in the known universe? Yeah, that’s worth a look. New Guardians of the Galaxy series from Donny Cates/Geoff Shaw. “WHO WILL STAND The universe is on fire. Hundreds of worlds are at war. Never has there been such hatred and division across the cosmos. And in spite of all this, Thanos of Titan is still dead…or is he? Now, more than ever, the cosmos need the Guardians of the Galaxy…but in the aftermath of the Infinity Wars, who is left to answer the call? Featuring every cosmic super hero in the known universe by the THANOS WINS creative team of Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw. Rated T+.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: GUARDIANS OF THE […]

First Impression: YOUNG JUSTICE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
YOUNG JUSTICE [2019] #1

An amazing jumping-on point for the beloved YOUNG JUSTICE team! Plenty of old favorites and a couple brand new young DC heroes: Teen Lantern and Jinny Hex! “Superboy. Wonder Girl. Robin. Impulse. Amethyst. They’re all united in YOUNG JUSTICE #1, the debut issue of a brand-new series that also introduces new heroes Teen Lantern and Jinny Hex. When the nightmare dimension known as Gemworld invades Metropolis, these teen heroes reunite to deal with the situation-but they’re shocked to discover the battle may be the key to the return of Conner Kent, a.k.a. Superboy. This mix of fan favorites and new legacy heroes will be the center point for some of the biggest goings-on at DC. As if that weren’t enough, […]

First Impression: BARBIE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
BARBIE [2019] #1

BARBIE stars in her own ongoing comic book! Is there anything this girl cannot do?!? “Barbie makes her triumphant return to comics. Starting her new career in the fashion industry and ready to be a fashion superstar, Barbie is assisting mega-designer Whitney Yang at her big spring fashion show. Barbie’s big plan is to wow Whitney with her impeccable design sense and, of course, great accessories. But can Barbie get over her designer’s block before the big show to come up with a way to impress her new boss? Written by Sarah Kuhn with art by the Eisner-winning Alitha Martinez.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: BARBIE

First Impression: CRYPT OF SHADOWS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
CRYPT OF SHADOWS [2019] #1

Marvel is celebrating it’s 80th anniversary all year long with tons of cool projects…including one-shots like this! “ALL-NEW HORROR STORY. For Marvel’s 80th Anniversary we’ve gone into the vaults to bring back some classic titles from the Marvel of yesteryear…but maybe some vaults should stay closed. Something terrifying has broken free and crawled forth from one of the most terrifying corners of Marvel-dom, the CRYPT OF SHADOWS. Prepare for terror. The shadows are deeper than you think, and horrors lurk within… Rated T+.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: HORROR

First Impression: CONAN THE BARBARIAN [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
CONAN THE BARBARIAN [2019] #1

I have no idea why Conan is back at Marvel, but it’s probably worth a look-see…if only to figure out the riddle of steel and all. “BY CROM, THE GREATEST SWORD-AND-SORCERY HERO RETURNS TO MARVEL. From an age undreamed…hither came Conan the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet… Robert E. Howard’s creation returns to comics, in an epic tale as only MARVEL could bring you. Conan’s travels have brought him to the far reaches of the unkown, from his birthplace in Cimmeria to the kingdom of Aquilonia and all in between. As his fighting prowess allows […]

First Impression: ALIENS: RESISTANCE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
ALIENS: RESISTANCE [2019] #1

Another great-looking ALIENS mini-series from Dark Horse! “Following the events of Alien: Isolation, Amanda Ripley is kept silent by the Weyland-Yutani Corporation about the xenomorph threat. Enter Zula Hendricks, an Ex-Colonial Marine, in need of Ripley’s help to expose a sinister bio-weapons program. The duo teams up against an upgraded arsenal designed to keep the darkest atrocities secret. Starring series favorite: Amanda Ripley. Written by Brian Wood of Aliens: Defiance.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: ALIEN FRANCHISE, BRIAN WOOD (W), VIDEO GAME TIE-IN

First Impression: LADY DEATH: APOCALYPTIC ABYSS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
LADY DEATH: APOCALYPTIC ABYSS [2019] #1

LADY DEATH, created by Brian Pulido in 1991, is still going strong. “New Story. Lady Death is finally reunited with her Mother, but she and her earthborn allies The Hellriders are driven to the Hellbourne Elders’ capital city, Dis. Meanwhile, Hellwitch and her army descend to decimate Lady Death for once and for all. Can Lady Death deliver her Mother’s soul to Heaven? Hell, can Lady Death even survive this epic, multi-pronged onslaught, or is this her final stand?” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: LADY DEATH

First Impression: AGE OF X-MAN ALPHA [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
AGE OF X-MAN ALPHA [2019] #1

Who knows what this is about? There’s no description in the solicitation, and pretty much just speculation out on the ‘net. What with all the goatees, it could even be the Star Trek Mirror Universe!?! Seriously, though, some of the characters are pretty recognizable…Magneto, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Storm. The others could each be one of a couple good options…Nature Girl/Dani Moonstar, Jean Grey/Hope Summers, Nate Grey/Cable. I don’t know. The hush, hush on this one seems to be hurting it from the get-go. We’ll see where it goes. “The age of X-Man dawns… and the X-Men cannot stop it. Rated T+.” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In X-MEN comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: X-MEN, […]

First Impression: STAR WARS ADVENTURES: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON [2019]

by Glenn Snow | November 13th, 2018
STAR WARS ADVENTURES: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON [2019]

This one-shot concludes the serialized backup story arc that runs through STAR WARS ADVENTURES [2017] #14-17. Kind of a slimy way to score more cash from our wallets. But it’s Star Wars, so I’ll pay regardless. “The Flight of the Falcon ends here. We’ve followed Bazine Netal’s quest for the legendary starship the Millennium Falcon, but here’s one final tale yet to be told, featuring famous pirate captain, Hondo Ohnaka.” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014]