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Marvel arrived way late to the 80’s Funny Animal trend. While the Brute Force animals are a mild stretch for inclusion, this compilation also contains POWER PACHYDERMS [1989] #1 which can be tacitly considered one of Marvel’s limited entries to the genre. Enjoy! “Includes fun-packed wildlife fact sheets created by Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment. Wreckless the bear. Soar the eagle. Surfstreak the dolphin. Hip Hop the kangaroo. And Lionheart the – you guessed it – lion. They’re the cybernetically enhanced protectors of the environment, Brute Force. And they’re fighting to save the Earth, whether you asked them to or not. But to claw their way to victory, Brute Force will have to battle their beastly rivals, Heavy Metal – […]

Perfect jumping-on point with a new AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 that’s going back to basics from Nick Spencer! “An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is…Spider-Man? But that’s far from all you’ll find here – a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker’s job, relationships, and whole life in jeopardy. And if even that’s not enough, you’ll see a new roommate, new love interests – and a new villain. Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer (SECRET EMPIRE, SUPERIOR FOES OF SPIDER-MAN) and the Marvel debut of RYAN OTTLEY (Invincible). Rated T” Buy It Now Interested in Getting Started In SPIDER-MAN (PETER PARKER) comic books? Check out our guide here. Related […]

Here’s a fun-looking collection of shorts starring the DC villains beating the heat. “It’s summertime in the DCU and the bad guys are taking over. Beat the heat with 10 all-new stories by top comics talent starring DC’s most spectacular super-villains. In this issue, find out what Mr. Freeze does on the hottest day of the Gotham City summer. Learn what made Grodd such a bad gorilla. Then, while in a small beach town, Deathstroke gets hired for murder by the last person he’d expect. And The Joker and Bizarro team up for a truly weird summer bromance.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: AMANDA CONNER (CA)

This is a pretty interesting-looking new series from Scout Comics. It’s like Archie meets the Sopranos in the 80’s. “Fresh from Free Comic Book Day, The Mall is set in everyone’s favorite decade, the 1980’s. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small Florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. When the head of the Cardini Mob Family mysteriously dies, his three illegitimate children each inherit a store in the mall. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in the illegal businesses. The kids are thrust into a world of crime, all the while just trying to survive normal high school life. It’s like a John Hughes Godfather movie. […]

Captain America relaunch with a new #1. Who knows what’ll happen next with this guy? The Alex Ross wraparound cover will be gorgeous though, that’s a given. “IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA. For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra’s takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising. Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America? Rated T+” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: ALEX ROSS (CA), CAPTAIN AMERICA, CAPTAIN AMERICA (STEVE ROGERS)

The Bat-bride gets another self-titled ongoing series. Cool cover…with her holding a copy of BATMAN #50! “The wedding night’s barely over, but Catwoman’s back on the streets, this time to expose a copycat who’s pulling heists around Gotham City. As Selina cracks the whip on her former criminal cohorts, she’s attracting unwanted attention from one of Gotham’s most dangerous groups. The mob? Nope. Try the GCPD. And as if the Bat-Bride didn’t have enough problems, don’t miss the debut of an all-new villain determined to make trouble for all nine of Selina’s lives. Don’t miss the start of an all-new monthly series written and illustrated by Eisner Award-nominee Joëlle Jones.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: BATMAN FAMILY TITLES

Good news everyone… “Futurama is back. And with a double issue/double feature. First, the Planet Express crew heads to a desert planet world to take part in a decadent partying event called Burning Mom, where a giant wicker statue of Mom will be burned in effigy. But the event sponsor, Mom herself, has plans to use the proceedings to even the score and rid the world of the revolting revelers. Then, while helping Leela with some volunteer work at the Orphanarium, Fry tells the children the bedtime tale of Bendocchio, the little robot who wishes to be a real meatbag. And with a little help from the Bluetooth Fairy and the keeper of his conscience, Jiminy Circuits, he may very […]

A new crazy-looking series from IDW’s Black Crown imprint. “Death is like outer space-a seemingly unknowable, terrifying blackness that yields beautiful discoveries and truths-if only you’ve got the right kind of rocketship. Thalia Rosewood has had a lifelong obsession with death, keeping her from living her life to the fullest. Mercy Wolfe has a brain tumor the size of a billiard ball, and a need for a new recruit before her next journey begins. Inigo Hanover is a reluctant tether to the world beyond, seeking to continue a cycle that exploration would halt. Go toward the light. Then go beyond. EUTHANAUTS. *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: IDW BLACK CROWN