Spiral Comics Blog

This issue of BATMAN kicks off a 4-issue tie-in event to HEROES IN CRISIS that crosses over between BATMAN and FLASH where they’re not working together amicably. Looks pretty sweet! “‘THE LAST COLD CASE’ part one. The two greatest detectives in the DC Universe take on the one cold case that will tear them apart. As chief architect of the Sanctuary program that cost so much for so many, especially Wally West, Batman will be held accountable…by the Flash. A cold case from the Justice League’s past has mysteriously re-opened, and Batman and the Flash-the only two heroes who stand a chance of cracking the case-are at each other’s throats. Our heroes must combat a demon from the past while […]

Dynamite launches another Red Sonja series from writer Mark Russell…who was deservedly nominated for an Eisner this year for best writer. He’s done stuff on religion and Hanna-Barbera stuff for DC, so…Red Sonja’s next up. Actually, the story seems pretty solid, and if the art is decent, it’ll be a strong addition to the genre. “No man knows the place of her birth, nor where she learned to wield a sword to shame many a male. They know only that she is called The She-Devil of The Hyrkanian Steppes. That, and RED SONJA. MARK RUSSELL (The Flintstones) and MIRKO COLAK (Conan) bring a savage tale of metal and blood. A world conqueror possesses a massive army and a fatal prophecy. […]

DAREDEVIL relaunch by Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto. And…the description is “classified,” so no telling what it’s about. But, if you’re a DD fan, does it even matter? “CLASSIFIED Rated T+.” Pre-Order Now Related shopping tags: DAREDEVIL, DAREDEVIL FAMILY TITLES

New York Times best-selling author Ridley Pearson kicks off DC’s new DC ZOOM imprint with this tale of the Super Sons! DC ZOOM targets readers 8-12…so, it’s perfect for your elementary school age child! “The polar ice caps have nearly melted away, causing devastation to coastal cities. Erratic, deadly weather forces everyone inland, tearing families apart. Earth is facing its greatest crisis-and Superman and Batman are nowhere to be found. Jon Kent and Damian Wayne are opposite in every way except one-they are the sons of the World’s Greatest Heroes. To uncover a global conspiracy, this unlikely dynamic duo will need to learn to trust each other and work together to save the Earth. But who is the mysterious Candace? […]

Wow, this is an excellent-looking one-shot X-MEN issue. I love these kinds of stories where a future version of someone comes back in time to tell himself how to maximize his life or the world for the better. The young never listen (can’t change the past theme) or something is amiss (stay true to yourself in the present theme). Oh, great an old version of myself just showed up and told me to clean the screen on my septic tank before it backs up. Sounds legit. “Iceman and the X-Men get a special visitor from the future. An older Bobby Drake has come to the present to tell him to give up being a super hero. But what could have […]

Marvel’s Conan relaunch continues with a new SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN series. The original magazine is a classic. It jumped around in chronology and tended to tell stories from Conan’s older years. This new comic series is most likely comprised of discontinuous arcs as well. We’ll see! “THE ANCIENT CULT OF KOGA THUN. A MYSTICAL TREASURE. AND THE ONLY MAN WHO CAN SAVE THE HYBORIAN AGE. Adrift at sea. No food. No weapons. Death surely awaits him. But the lionhearted CONAN is not so easily subdued, by Crom. When Conan finds himself captured, he unleashes his might on an unsuspecting pirate crew…one whose dark secrets will plunge Conan on the trail of an ancient treasure that may prove to be […]

New York Times best-selling author Danielle Paige launches DC’s new DC INK imprint with this original graphic novel starring Mera of the Aquaman family. DC INK targets readers 13 and up…perfect for your kids! “Princess Mera is teenage royalty and heir to the throne of Xebel, a colony ruled by the other no-so-lost land under the sea, Atlantis. Her father, his court, and the entire kingdom are expecting her to marry and introduce a new king. But Mera is destined to wear a different crown…. When the Xebellian military plots to overthrow Atlantis and break free of its oppressive regime, Mera seizes the opportunity to take control of her own destiny by assassinating Arthur Curry-the long-lost prince and heir to […]

Expectations are high for this new English adaptation of URUSEI YATSURA from the same creator of RANMA 1/2 and INUYASHA. We may still need those extensive notes on Japanese cultural references in order to get all the in-jokes. “In a high-stakes game of tag, Ataru must touch Lum’s horns in ten days-or aliens will take over the earth. The fact that Lum can fly doesn’t make Ataru’s job any easier. As it turns out, the game of tag is only the beginning of Ataru’s troubles, as he continues to attract strange encounters with otherworldly beings like beautiful snow spirit Oyuki and the sexy crow goblin Princess Kurama. For older teen audiences.” Pre-Order Now

D&D as an RPG has come back with a vengeance…check out this cool-looking comic book mini-series from IDW! “When war threatens the Moonshae Isles, legendary heroes return to defeat the forces of an unthinkable foe. The Forgotten Realms are changed forever as young wizard Helene and her friends grow from raw recruits on the streets of Mintarn into powerful warriors. Creators B. Dave Walters (Stream of Many Eyes, Geek and Sundry, The Rundown) and Tess Fowler (Kid Lobotomy, Critter) join forces to bring you an all-new DandD adventure of epic scope and flair. Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition sales continue to explode. With millions of copies sold around the world, DandD has returned as a cultural force.” Pre-Order Now Related […]