Spiral Comics Blog

Here’s a new Batman mini-series that looks like it’ll give the Scarecrow some more clout in Batman’s rogue gallery. “Legendary artist Kelley Jones makes his triumphant return to the Dark Knight in this explosive miniseries written by former BATMAN editor Scott Peterson. Batman’s been overseeing Gotham City for years now and isn’t sure how much of a difference he’s making. Doubt, fear and insecurity are starting to take over. And as all of those negative feelings set in the Scarecrow orchestrates a riot at Arkham Asylum to give the Dark Knight one of his greatest challenges yet. This six-issue miniseries will see the Scarecrow in a horrifying new way that you’ll have to read to believe.” Buy It Now Interested […]

Sweet! A new Predator mini-series from Dark Horse. This one summons nostalgic remembrances of the early, exciting days of the franchise. “From the islands of the South Pacific to the mountains of Afghanistan, the Hunters go wherever the Predators appear-even it’s in a warzone and into conflict with a mysterious government group hunting the same prey. Despite the casualties suffered during their fist mission, the Predator Hunters are on the prowl again. ‘A true testament to the savagery of the Predator franchise, this series just doesn’t quit…’-Infinite Earths.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: PREDATOR FRANCHISE

Awesome-looking martial arts mini-series from Titan! I’m continually impressed by Titan’s ceaseless string of quality, short works. “Taking place during the events of the second movie – the Raid movie’s main character Rama is trapped in prison and he has to protect an undercover cop… as well as himself… Meanwhile, Jakarta crime boss Bejo is causing havoc in the outside world as he strives to gain more and more power – and he is ably assisted by two familiar faces: Hammer Girl and Baseball Bat Man…” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: MARTIAL ARTS

Robots versus princesses. Three words say it all. Enjoy. “The comic event of the year has arrived. When plucky Princess Zara stumbles upon the Decimator defector Wheeler, she sets in motion events that will pit the spritely cleverness of fairy tale princesses against the raw power of giant robots. The dream match you never thought you’d see begins here. Don’t miss it.” Buy It Now

Neato! I love when they do these reproductions with the original ads and all. Get one and slab it! “As a fresh era begins for Marvel’s First Family, revisit the original Fantastic Four #1 in this special commemorative edition. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed super hero storytelling forever when they introduced Reed Richards, Ben Grimm, and Susan and Johnny Storm. Together, the adventurous quartet blast off on an experimental rocket flight – only to be bombarded by life-altering cosmic rays. Reed becomes the elastic Mister Fantastic. Ben transforms into the rocky Thing. Sue turns into an Invisible Girl. And Johnny flames on as the Human Torch. They’ll use their incredible powers to help mankind – starting by fending off […]

This is a super cool-looking manga-style Batman/Justice League story. “From mangaka Shiori Teshirogi (Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas) comes a new series starring Batman and the Justice League. Currently being serialized in the monthly Japanese anthology Red, the story focuses on a young boy who comes to Gotham City from Japan. He’s trying to solve the mystery of what happened to his scientist parents after their disappearance following a factory explosion a year earlier. As it turns out, the factory was owned by Lex Luthor, who has now teamed with The Joker. Together, they plan on using the research of the boy’s parents to tap into a mystical, all-powerful, worldwide energy source. But for what purpose? It’s a bigger challenge […]

This is a cute, little Disney Princess tale starring Aladdin’s Jasmine and her new pet tiger cub Rajah. “Princess Jasmine loves Rajah, her new tiger cub. But living in the palace has rules, and Rajah finds them difficult to follow. He ruins pillows with his claws, knocks over plants, chases the palace peacock, and wakes Jasmine in the middle of the night with his yowling. If Jasmine can’t teach Rajah to behave better, her father the Sultan will send Rajah away to live with someone else. Will they learn how to follow the rules together…in time? Tie-in to the Disney classic Aladdin for younger readers.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: DISNEY, DISNEY PRINCESS

This one reminds me of the old ‘V’ television series. Creepy. “Reptilon has just found its sister planet-Earth-complete with water, fauna, and a billion pieces of MEAT. The Voyager has been peacefully traveling through space for years when, unexpectedly, it’s attacked by an alien, laser-shooting space shuttle. The attackers? Fully evolved, advanced humanoid dinosaurs who’ve destroyed their home planet and are now on the hunt to commandeer a new one to expand their empire.” Buy It Now

This volume is probably the most important volume outside the very first in Spidey’s publishing history. You need this one! “Meet Spider-Man’s deadliest foe. The web-slinger may survive a mind-bending glimpse at life in the Mad Dog Ward, a run-in with Doctor Octopus and a Chance encounter. But the lives of Peter Parker and new bride Mary Jane will be turned upside down when his former symbiotic costume and disgraced reporter Eddie Brock combine their mutual hatred of Spider-Man to become…Venom. In time for adventures with Silver Sable and Sandman, Spidey returns to the ol’ red-and-blues – but nobody ever drew them like Todd McFarlane. The cunning Fox and the calculating Chameleon await. Styx and Stone will break some bones, […]

Dan Slott fresh off his amazing run on Amazing Spider-Man finally revives the Fantastic Four! “FOUREVER Part One BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT – THE WORLD’S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK. Since the end of SECRET WARS, there’s been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it’s time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing. A momentous declaration by the Human Torch. A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom. And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe. All this, and Alicia Masters adopts kittens. So cute. Plus, the Impossible Man. AND BONUS STORIES ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE BIANCHI AND […]