Spiral Comics Blog

My daughter really likes Rainbow Rowell’s novels. Marvel has tapped her (Rowell, not my daughter) to revive the Runaways, originally created by another strong writer, Brian K. Vaughn. “GET READY TO RUN. The ‘IT’ book of the early 2000s with the original cast is back – Nico. Karolina. Molly. Chase. Old Lace. And, could it be? GERT? The heart of the Runaways died years ago, but you won’t believe how she returns. Superstar author Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor and Park, Carry On) makes her Marvel debut with fan-favorite artist Kris Anka (ALL-NEW X-MEN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) in the series that will shock you and break your heart.” Buy It Now

This new one from Image Skybound looks interesting. It’s hard to tell if there’s a science fiction element or not, but it should be entertaining, even if it’s just extreme action. “NEW SERIES. Fugitives. Rebels. Newlyweds. In their journey south from El Norte, Amalia and Randy have played many roles in order to survive. Now, they must become unlikely leaders in the fight against a new cartel who uses inhuman tactics to ignite the most monstrous war Mexico – and the world – has ever seen. Everything burns in this new series from SEAN MACKIEWICZ and NIKO WALTER, where love and devotion can only be measured in fire and blood.” Buy It Now

If this series is going to poke fun at the incessant stream of relaunches and reboots in comic books, I’ll bite. “NEW ONGOING SERIES. ‘TPTB,’ Part One-The reboot of a comic book miniseries that has never existed begins with an all-new, all-different issue #1. Time to travel back and jump in on this comic while it was new.”

This new martial arts series has some fantastic elements, but has lots of entertainment potential. “NEW SERIES. Fu Jitsu is the world’s smartest boy, and has been for the last hundred years. Wait, what? Fu is an un-aging genius, and has had adventures around the globe and around the galaxy. From Einstein and the Wright brothers, to Gandhi and Johnny Unitas, Fu has met everyone in history while protecting Earth from Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, and his dangerous magi-science. Fu exiles himself to Antarctica to try and forget the painful break up with his ex-girlfriend, Rachel. Meanwhile, Wadlow returns from the far-flung future and sends James Dean, his ultimate assassin, to kill Fu at the South Pole. And […]

Another DC Bombshells series means more 1940’s era pin-up versions of your favorite super-heroines! What started out as a design for four statues in 2013 has grown into a whole brand on its own. Before the comic series were produced, a variant cover month in 2014 across DC’s titles and another in 2015 paved the way for digital–then print–comics. “The Bombshells are back in an all-new series. As our new tale begins, the year is 1943, and Wonder Woman is called to Arizona for help by two young girls named Cassie Sandsmark and Donna Troy. The girls’ friends and families are being displaced from their homes and forced into internment camps. To save them, can Wonder Woman fight against the […]

What a fascinating story presentation concept! A whole Venom story told from the perspective of the Symbiote. I can’t wait to see how this plays. “A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND TALE TOLD IN THE MIGHTY MARVEL MANNER. You’ve seen things from Eddie Brock’s perspective; now see how things look from the other side – in this, a whole issue from the perspective of the Venom Symbiote.” Buy It Now

One of three new series from Vault comics this month, Maxwell’s Demons is touted to appeal to fans of Gaiman’s Sandman for its expansive daring universe. Vault has had some surprise hits, so it’s probably worth checking this one out. “Maxwell Maas may be the greatest mind the world has ever known, but at 10-years-old he has a lot to learn. Adventuring to distant worlds through his makeshift multiversal closet door, Max will encounter greatness and menace on a cosmic scale. Fans of Gaiman’s Sandman will feel at home in the expansive, daring universe of Maxwell’s Demons.”