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First Impression: INFINITY 8 [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
INFINITY 8 [2018] #1 Comic Book Cover

A new wild and pulpy science fiction mystery from Lion Forge! Looks great! “A city sized space cruiser runs into a field of debris between galaxies, and it is up to the ship’s top eight security agents to figure out how to circumnavigate it. Investigating eight different parallel timelines, the agents uncover multiple plots that together could spell the end of the ship’s massive interspecies population ?The debut of a far out, pulpy, sci fi series of parallel adventures in the tongue in cheek tradition of the original Heavy Metal, but for a new generation. ?Eight different 3 issue arcs explore each of the agents parallel investigations, each by a different creative team of the most popular creators in France: […]

First Impression: NEW MUTANTS: DEAD SOULS [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
NEW MUTANTS: DEAD SOULS [2018] #1

The New Mutants get a new mini-series. This team, lead by Magic, is Wolfsbane, Rictor, Boom Boom, and Strong Guy. “THEY AREN’T JUST THE X-MEN IN TRAINING ANYMORE. The New Mutants are launching themselves headfirst into some of the creepiest corners of the Marvel Universe, going on the missions no one else will. But does the team know what they are really hunting for? And what are they willing to do to get it? The enigmatic MAGIK will lead her team of WOLFSBANE, RICTOR, BOOM-BOOM and STRONG GUY and bring them face-to-face with paranormal threats that they may not be prepared for, and that might just tear them apart. Rising-star writer Matthew Rosenberg (PHOENIX RESURRECTION) teams up with future superstars […]

First Impression: CROW: MEMENTO MORI [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
CROW: MEMENTO MORI [2018] #1

A new Crow seeks holy vengeance against those who murdered him and his girlfriend. Fans of the cult classic film and its sequels will undoubtedly love this! “James O’Barr’s iconic character returns in an original story developed by Edizioni BD in collaboration with IDW. Follow David, the new Crow, through the streets of Rome, as he seeks holy vengeance against the terrorists that murdered him and his girlfriend. Each issue also includes a short story by Micol Beltramini and Angelo Mennillo.” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: CROW

First Impression: THOR VS. HULK: CHAMPIONS OF UNIVERSE [2018-TPB]

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
THOR VS. HULK: CHAMPIONS OF UNIVERSE [2018-TPB]

Here’s another first time in print trade paperback, part of Marvel’s Marvel Premiere Graphic Novel (MPGN) line. It’s a throwdown by a couple of Marvel’s heaviest in classic tradition. “An Elder of the Universe has come to Earth, and he means to battle our planet’s strongest hero. But will Thor and Hulk ever agree on which one of them that is? Of course not. Asgard’s Avenger and the green goliath will have to run a gauntlet of impossible challenges to prove their worthiness to face down this cosmic menace – but what’s really waiting for them at the finish line? And can even the two mightiest heroes on the planet smash their way out of this one? Find out in […]

First Impression: INFIDEL [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
INFIDEL [2018] #1 Comic Book Cover

High praise coming in from industry peers for this one, and it’s not even out yet. Definitely worth a look! “A haunted house story for the 21st century, INFIDEL follows an American Muslim woman and her multiracial neighbors who move into a building haunted by entities that feed off xenophobia. Bestselling editor PORNSAK PICHETSHOTE (Swamp Thing) makes his comics-writing debut alongside artist extraordinaire AARON CAMPBELL (The Shadow), award-winning colorist and editor JOS? VILLARRUBIA (Promethea) and letterer / designer JEFF POWELL (SCALES and SCOUNDRELS).” Buy It Now

First Impression: GREEN HORNET [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
GREEN HORNET [2018] #1

Dynamite kicks off a new Green Hornet series that picks up where the Kevin Smith series ended! Yes, more Kato! “Britt Reid Jr., the scion of the Daily Sentinel publishing empire, vanishes during a wild party on his friend’s yacht. Meanwhile, crime spikes in the streets of Century City with the mysterious criminal/secret vigilante the Green Hornet absent. It’s only a matter of time before SOMEONE puts two and two together, and it’s up to Kato, former partner of Britt’s father, and his daughter Mulan to protect the city AND the Green Hornet legacy, while finding out what happened to Britt. Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, KISS) picks up where Kevin Smith left off with an action packed mystery.” […]

First Impression: CURSE OF BRIMSTONE [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
CURSE OF BRIMSTONE [2018] #1

This new one from DC’s New Age of Heroes has hints of Ghost Rider or Spawn. If you like those series from the other publishers, chances are high you like this one. The thematic question being how do you use your evil powers for good without doing more harm than good? Because there will be some harm. “Joe Chamberlain would do anything to save his small, forgotten town-even make a deal with the devil. But things get worse, and Joe finds himself cursed with the power of BRIMSTONE. With the power of fire and destruction coursing through his hands, Joe must now track down and destroy the demon he made his deal with before the power he now wields destroys […]

First Impression: INFINITY COUNTDOWN [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
INFINITY COUNTDOWN [2018] #1

The race to collect the Infinity Stones in on! “The Saga of the Infinity Stones begins. As the Infinity Stones reappear around the cosmos, the ultimate race for power is on. Battles will be fought, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost… all as the greatest cosmic heroes and villains vie for possession of the Power Stone, towering over a remote asteroid, somehow grown to the size of a building. Watch as the path to Infinity opens before your eyes and the END lies near… Rated T+” Buy It Now Related shopping tags: MARVEL LEGACY (2017)

First Impression: DEMI-GOD [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
DEMI-GOD [2018] #1 Comic Book Cover

This is a cool looking new series from Ron Marz and Andy Smith. A hero mash-up between Deadpool and Thor? Yeah, that does sound like ‘Jerkules’ (rhymes with Hercules). “The next Ominous Universe title is here. With great power comes great… wait, how does that go again? Demi-God is a contemporary superhero tale like no other. When irresponsible slacker Jason McAndros suddenly gains the power of a god, the fourth wall isn’t the only thing he breaks. As Jason revels in his newfound might, he begins calling himself Hercules and indulging in his every whim. * What do you get if you mash up Deadpool and the Mighty Thor? This guy. * New-school storytelling with an old-school superhero. * Hercules? […]

First Impression: LUCY DREAMING [2018] #1

by Glenn Snow | January 13th, 2018
LUCY DREAMING [2018] #1 Comic Book Cover

I can see this mini-series connecting with a lot of girls who don’t even know how cool comic books are. They’re cool. “ueMax Bemis ( Moon Knight writer and lead singer of Say Anything) and Michael Dialynas ( The Woods ) present a sweeping, coming-of-age fantasy about living your dreams.literally. In her dreams, Lucy is the hero of all her favorite stories, living each night as a grand adventure. These journeys will teach her more about herself and the real world around her than she ever expected.” Buy It Now