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First Impression: STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION–DARTH VADER [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
STAR WARS: AGE OF REBELLION--DARTH VADER [2019] #1

Can never get enough DARTH VADER stories! “YOUR HUMBLE SERVANT VADER. DARTH VADER may be the most feared man in the galaxy. But to the proud Grand Moffs of THE EMPIRE, he’s just the Emperor’s apprentice – below them in the hierarchy. But what fury burns in the heart of a SITH with such overwhelming rage when a mere Moff dares command him? And at what point does Darth Vader show them his true power? Rated T.” Pre-Order Now Interested in Getting Started In DARTH VADER comic books? Check out our guide here. Interested in Getting Started In STAR WARS comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: DARTH VADER, STAR WARS, STAR WARS (NEW CANON) [2014], TERRY/RACHEL […]

Cool Cover Alert: SPAWN [1992] #298 MCFARLANE CVR A

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
SPAWN [1992] #298 MCFARLANE CVR A

SPAWN #298 is McFarlane’s cover homage to his own AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #298! Very cool. “‘WAR TO 300,’ Part One-TWO ISSUES ‘TIL SPAWN #300. Spawn vs. the full might of Heaven’s newest Godsend-ROUND 1. TODD McFARLANE and JASON SHAWN ALEXANDER up the ante in this lead-up to SPAWN’s record-setting 300th issue, featuring TODD McFARLANE’s special parody recreation of one of his own classic comic book covers.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: SPAWN

First Impression: SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL [2019] #1

Would we even be getting new Peter Porker material if not for the INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE movie? The circle is complete. Once I was the source material…now, I am the inspired-by material. “When Spider-Gwen’s dimension-hopping web-watch falls into the wrong hands, it’s up to everyone’s favorite wisecracking web-slinger, the wily waddler known as SPIDER-HAM, to save the day. From the same creative minds that brought you INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE and Spider-Gwen creator JASON LATOUR, you won’t want to miss this interdimensional epic. Rated T.” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER) comic books? Check out our guide here. Related shopping tags: SPIDER-MAN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: SONATA [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
SONATA [2019] #1

This is an intriguing, new ongoing sci-fi series from Image. It has all the makings of a hit. “‘THE FALL’-In this all-new series from DAVID HINE (THE BULLETPROOF COFFIN), BRIAN HABERLIN (WITCHBLADE), and GEIRROD VAN DYKE (SPAWN, MEDIEVAL SPAWN/WITCHBLADE), two cultures clash on a planet they each believe is their Promised Land. The Rans are a peace-loving people, but the Tayans are a race of warriors who seek to colonize and control. The mysterious Sleeping Giants also call this place home, though no one knows if they’re monsters or the gods of legend. And amidst all this, a young woman named Sonata is willing to break all the rules to find her place in this world-and she’s not about to […]

First Impression: INCREDIBLE HULK: LAST CALL [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
INCREDIBLE HULK: LAST CALL [2019] #1

A cool-looking throwback story to the glory days of Peter David and Dale Keown’s INCREDIBLE HULK! “HULK LEGENDS, PETER DAVID and DALE KEOWN, REUNITE. In his twelve-year stint on THE INCREDIBLE HULK, Peter David redefined the Green Goliath for generations of fans and creators. Artist Dale Keown drew some of that run’s most beloved and influential issues. Now the pair return to their incredible collaboration for a special oversized one-shot issue. Bruce Banner is tired of being the Hulk. Heck, he’s tired of being. But just when he’s about to lose all hope, a miracle occurs: a fight worthy of the Incredible Hulk. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: HULK, HULK (BRUCE BANNER), HULK FAMILY TITLES, PETER DAVID (W)

First Impression: RIDE: BURNING DESIRE [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
RIDE: BURNING DESIRE [2019] #1

Sorry, I didn’t even realize you were wearing a unicorn suit. “THE RIDE celebrates its 15th anniversary with a five-part story from the award-winning team of PLASTIC, plus a special backup feature from ADAM HUGHES. After serving a hard 15 years in prison on a murder plea, former Atlanta P.D. detective Samantha Vega now makes her living as a bouncer at an exotic dance club. But life on the outside isn’t easy, especially when enemies have scores to settle…” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: ADAM HUGHES (CA), RIDE, THE

First Impression: BLACK CAT [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
BLACK CAT [2019] #1

This is exciting for Spider-Man family fans…the first-ever ongoing series for the BLACK CAT! “SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES. The Black Cat is back and starring in her first ever ongoing series. Felicia Hardy has a taste for the finer things in life and a certain set of skills that can get her into any mansion, vault or museum to…procure said finer things. But due to her actions in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Felicia’s not only on the run from the police but also by the New York Theives Guild and their boss ODESSA DRAKE. High-octane heists, climactic chases and twist after twist that will keep you on the edge of your seat like a cat […]

First Impression: THUMBS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | April 13th, 2019
THUMBS [2019] #1

A cool-looking, new mini-series from Image where a group of tech-obsessed, teenage gamers are recruited into a private army to fight the U.S. government. “Imagine someone like, say, Mark Zuckerberg created his own army of tech-obsessed teens and directed them to take on the government. What would the fallout be? Charley ‘Thumbs’ Fellows is a member of just such an army. Poor and raised by the influential MOM™ app, he finds himself in the center of a war. The Social Network meets Blade Runner in this big event book from the team that brought you the hit series THE FEW.” Pre-Order Now

First Impression: SAVAGE AVENGERS [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
SAVAGE AVENGERS [2019] #1

What the?! The Savage Avengers? The most unkillable team of characters in the Marvel Universe? With Conan? This I gotta see. “The most savage, most unkillable team of characters in the Marvel Universe is assembled. Wolverine. Venom. Elektra. Punisher. And in their midst – Conan the Barbarian. Conan has returned to the Marvel Universe and his new adventures begin here. What is the City of Sickles? Who is the Marrow God? How is the Hand involved? The roughest and most dangerous characters rumble through this new title starting with…Conan vs. Wolverine? ‘Nuff said. Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: AVENGERS FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE [2019-SC]

by Glenn Snow | March 13th, 2019
DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE [2019-SC]

Hehe, this looks cute. DC’s Zoom imprint is for ages 8-12, but older kids in their 40s can still enjoy this! “The greatest heroes in the DC Universe, the Justice League of America, answer mail from their biggest fans-kids.-courtesy of Michael Northrop, New York Times bestselling author of TombQuest, and artist Gustavo Duarte (BIZARRO). Does Superman ever make mistakes? What was Wonder Woman’s 11th birthday like? Does Aquaman smell like fish? In this new middle grade graphic novel, iconic heroes are asked questions both big and small, and when they are not busy saving the world, the Justice League even finds time to respond. Their honest and humorous answers will surprise and delight readers of any age, as it turns […]