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First Impression: OUTER DARKNESS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | September 12th, 2018
OUTER DARKNESS [2018] #1

A new Image series that’s a cross between sci-fi and horror with a ‘weird, terrifying new vision of the universe.’ “Sci-fi and horror collide in this new series from the co-creator of CHEW. Mankind has colonized the galaxy, but during our interstellar travels, we discovered a terrifying secret out in the Outer Darkness of space. Join Captain Joshua Rigg and the crew of the starship Charon as they encounter demonic possessions, hauntings, cosmic horror, and more. All-star writer JOHN LAYMAN (CHEW) and artist AFU CHAN (Immortal Iron Fists) are ready to let you know that outer space is terrifying.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: HORROR, IMAGE SKYBOUND, SCI-FI

First Impression: JAMES BOND 007 [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | September 12th, 2018
JAMES BOND 007 [2018] #1

Dynamite launches an ongoing Bond series from Greg Pak! 007 fans rejoice! “The ODD JOB epic begins in a new ongoing James Bond comic series by superstars GREG PAK (Planet Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) and MARC LAMING (Star Wars, Wonder Woman). Agent 007 tracks a smuggler into Singapore to secure a dangerous case, contents unknown. But a Korean mystery man wants the case as well, for very different reasons. And if Bond and this new rival don’t kill each other, the ruthless terrorist organization known as ORU will be more than happy to finish the job.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: JAMES BOND

First Impression: UNCANNY X-MEN [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | September 12th, 2018
UNCANNY X-MEN [2019] #1

If you were looking for a place to start with the X-Men, there’s no place like the relaunch of the flagship series with a new #1. Both X-Men: Blue and Gold are ending to make way for Uncanny. I’m acutely interested to see where the team will go. This 10-week weekly release is tough on the wallet, but could be well worth it. I’m also very interested to see if there will be any legacy numbering with this series, as the X-Men sat out of the wholesale re-numbering earlier this year. “THE CHILDREN OF THE ATOM ARE BACK. New ongoing series kicking off with a 10-part weekly epic, the flagship X-Men series that started it all is back and better […]

First Impression: GREEN LANTERN [2019] #1

by Glenn Snow | September 12th, 2018
GREEN LANTERN [2019] #1

Superstar writer Grant Morrison relaunches GREEN LANTERN! “Superstar writer Grant Morrison (Batman, All-Star Superman) returns to DC alongside red-hot artist Liam Sharp (The Brave AND the Bold, Wonder Woman) to launch a new, ongoing series: THE GREEN LANTERN. In this debut issue, when Earth’s space cop, Hal Jordan, encounters an alien hiding in plain sight, it sets off a chain of events that rocks the Green Lantern Corps-and quite possibly the Multiverse at large-to its very core. There’s an inter-galactic conspiracy afoot, as well as a traitor in the GL Corps’ ranks, so strap in for more mind-bending adventures in this masterpiece in the making.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: GRANT MORRISON (W), GREEN LANTERN FAMILY TITLES

First Impression: BITTER ROOT [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | September 12th, 2018
BITTER ROOT [2018] #1

Check out the ‘historically rich and paranormally infused storytelling’ in this new series from Image. “In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance is in full swing, and only the Sangerye Family can save New York-and the world-from the supernatural forces threatening to destroy humanity. But the once-great family of monster hunters has been torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes. The Sangerye Family must heal the wounds of the past and move beyond their differences… or sit back and watch a force of unimaginable evil ravage the human race. DAVID F. WALKER and SANFORD GREENE, the creative team of Power Man and Iron Fist, along with indie veteran CHUCK BROWN (Trench Coats, Cigarettes and Shotguns) bring you 24 action-packed pages […]

Spiral Comics August 2018 Newsletter

by Glenn Snow | August 17th, 2018

WELCOME Hello, comic fans! Tons of brand new series are being offered again this month…from Marvel’s SPIDER-GEDDON event and their ongoing INFINITY WARS event…to classics like BATTLESTAR GALACTICA and LONE RANGER. Image has a host of new series as well. Speaking of which, have you checked out their ‘stealth’ title, DIE!DIE!DIE!? Image surprised retailers by sending them issues of this brand new ongoing series without offering it for pre-order. And they’re going to keep publishing it without advanced notice, so it’ll just show up. This is on the heels of what Marvel did with the X CLASSIFIED title as well, keeping that a secret right up till the month of publication. (It’s MR. AND MRS. X, a series about Gambit […]

First Impression: THESE SAVAGE SHORES [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 14th, 2018
THESE SAVAGE SHORES [2018] #1

Here’s another intriguing new series from Vault Comics…THESE SAVAGE SHORES. “Two centuries after the first European ship sailed to the Malabar Coast and made landfall at Calicut, the East India Company seeks to secure its future along the lucrative Silk Route, in the year 1766. An old evil now sails aboard a company ship, hoping to make a home in this new found land. But he will soon find that the ground along the Indus is an ancient one with daemons and legends far older than himself. Along These Savage Shores, where the days are scorched and the nights are full of teeth.” Buy It Now

First Impression: MIDNIGHT MYSTERY [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 14th, 2018
MIDNIGHT MYSTERY [2018] #1

I like finding promising-looking new series from independent publishers, and this new supernatural horror series qualifies. Check it out! “Follow the strange adventures of detective Zeke King as he goes from case to horrifying case. In this issue: King’s latest case goes from freaky to fatal when he’s hired to find the lost son of a deceased horror host. The mystery begins in this new supernatural horror series.” Buy It Now

First Impression: RAINBOW BRITE [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 14th, 2018
RAINBOW BRITE [2018] #1

This is surely the comic series you didn’t know you can’t live without…Rainbow Brite! “The adventure begins for children and adults alike, as the classic character Rainbow Brite comes to comics and brings a little color to your life. Wisp and Willow are best friends who live in a small town. They are inseparable, until one night Wisp discovers something is stealing the color from the world. To escape their grasp, Wisp must use her wits and the help of a new friend…from somewhere else. Then the adventure begins. Follow along with writer Jeremy Whitley (My Little Pony, Unstoppable Wasp) and artist Brittney Williams (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat., Goldie Vance) as we find out how this seemingly normal girl becomes […]

First Impression: SUPERIOR OCTOPUS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | August 14th, 2018
SUPERIOR OCTOPUS [2018] #1

I loved the Superior Spider-Man series, so this one looks awesome! “DOC OCK-TOBER STARTS HERE IN THIS SPIDER-GEDDON TIE IN. Doc Ock has set up shop as San Francisco’s protector, but you won’t believe his methods. Some of Otto Octavius’s new super hero strategies may make Spider-Man regret letting him free, but the good doctor swears that he’s the SUPERIOR OCTOPUS. Chistos Gage (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool) will change the way you look at super hero comics. Rated T+.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: SPIDER-GEDDON (2018), SPIDER-MAN FAMILY TITLES