It's the first full week of DC's new 52, but that only accounts for 40% of this huge week in the Previews. I'm certain I won't be able to get all these books, but I'll need to look 'em over first, won't I? Anyway, I'm short on time and there're a million of these things, so Previews this week come in faux haiku. Enjoy.
Action Comics #1
- Written by Grant Morrison
- Art by Rags Morales & Rick Bryant
- Cover by Rags Morales
- Variant Cover by Jim Lee & Scott Williams
The one and only Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you’ve ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe!
Not so much a Superman fan
But Grant Morrison and a new beginning
Call me to give it a try
Status: In Consideration.
Americus (GN)
- Written by MK Reed
- Art by Jonathan Hill
Neal Barton just wants to read in peace. Unluckily for him, some local Christian activists are trying to get his favorite fantasy series banned from the Americus public library on grounds of immoral content and heresy. Something has to be done, and it looks like quiet, shy Neal is going to have to do it. With youth services librarian Charlotte Murphy at his back, Neal finds himself leading the charge to defend the mega-bestselling fantasy series that makes his life worth living.
This funny, gripping, and relatable tale of life and local politics in middle America is currently being serialized online at saveapathea.com.
I've read stories like this before
So I may not care about this but
It might be worth a shot
Status: Of Interest.
Animal Man #1
- Written by Jeff Lemire
- Art by Travel Foreman & Dan Green
- Cover by Travel Foreman
Buddy Baker has gone from “super” man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? Find out in this dramatic new series from writer Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and artist Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist).
I've never read any, but
I've heard so much of Lemire and Animal Man
— I want to like this
Still, uncertainty prevails —
Should I jump into the unknown
With so much else to see?
Status: In Consideration.
Atomic Robo and the Ghost of Station X #1
- Written by Brian Clevinger
- Art by Scott Wegener
There are two kinds of people. Those who love Atomic Robo and those who haven't read it yet. What's that? You don't want to start on the sixth volume? Well, good news! Every volume is stand alone. Boom. You can start with this one and know what's going on from page one. Ka-Boom. Then go back and read the other volumes in any order. Thwacka-Boom. Oh, a plot? Okay, fine. Astronauts are stranded in a deteriorating orbit, and it's up to Atomic Robo to save them in a race against the laws of physics!
I love Robo so much
But my others are in trades and
I'm a slave to patterns
Status: (Impatient) Trade Waiting.
Bake Sale (GN)
- Writing & Art by Sara Varon
Cupcake’s life is pretty good. He’s got his bakery, and his band, and his best friend, Eggplant. His days are full of cooking, socializing, and playing music. But lately, Cupcake has been struggling in the kitchen. He’s sure the solution to all his problems is out there somewhere. But maybe that solution is hiding closer to home.
Sara Varon returns with an ageless tale as dreamy and evocative as her break-out hit graphic novel Robot Dreams. At once deeply metaphorical and hilariously literal, Bake Sale is a story for anyone who’s ever looked for an easy answer to life’s intractable difficulties. It’s also a cookbook: Varon includes seven delicious recipes, from classic cupcakes to sugared flower petals to marzipan.
This looks so cute and
I know my daughter would love it
— She's crazy about food
Status: Telling My Daughter About It.
Batgirl #1
- Written by Gail Simone
- Art by Ardian Syaf & Vicente Cifuentes
- Cover by Adam Hughes
Yes, it’s really happening!
Barbara Gordon is back as Batgirl – and she’s going to have to face the city’s most horrifying new villains as well as the dark secrets from her past. You won’t want to miss this stunning debut issue from fan-favorite BIRDS OF PREY writer Gail Simone!
Steph is Batgirl no more?
Babs, trapped in a wheelchair no longer?
Why, DC, why?
But Gail Simone
Has eased my ills and left me
Intrigued
Status: In Consideration.
The Big Lie #1
- Written by Rick Veitch
- Art by Rick Veitch & Gary Erskine
- Cover by Thomas Yeates
A lab tech travels back in time to the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 to try and get her husband out of the world trade center before it falls, but will the facts convince him before it's too late? A riveting tale of 9/11 by award winning master storyteller RICK VEITCH that exposes “The Big Lie!”
An interesting idea —
Will it live up to its promise?
And will I know?
Status: Of Interest.
Casanova: Avaritia #1 (of 4)
- Written by Matt Fraction
- Pencils & Cover by Gabriel Bá
From the writer of Marvel's smash hit FEAR ITSELF and the artist of the best-selling book Umbrella Academy comes the FULL-COLOR rebirth of the coolest comic of all time -- CASANOVA IS BACK and NOW YOU can see what everybody's been talking about. THIS ISSUE: The world's sexiest and savviest superspy kills his way from dimension to dimension in a high-stakes, action-packed adventure that cannot be described in a mere hu-man "solicitation." !!! 32 ALL-NEW FULL-COLOR PAGES. PREORDER THIS BOOK! IF YOUR RETAILER CAN'T READ YOUR MIND, YOU CAN'T READ 'CASANOVA.'
I feel like I should love this
But I've never read Casanova
And I doubt I'll start now
Status: Of Interest.
Justice League International #1
- Written by Dan Jurgens
- Art by Aaron Lopresti & Matt Ryan
- Cover by Aaron Lopresti
With the growing presence of super beings around the world, the United Nations resolves to create a new group called Justice League International.
Batman, Booster Gold, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, August General in Iron, Fire, Ice, Vixen and Rocket Red are charged with promoting unity and trust – but can they reach that goal without killing each other first?
Jurgens's Time Masters was fun;
The U.N.'s Justice League with Booster Gold
Sounds like fun, too
Status: In Consideration.
Spider-Island: I Love New York City
- Written by Greg Rucka, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Joe Caramagna, & Skottie Young
- Art by Max Fiumara
- Cover by Mike Del Mundo
SPIDER-ISLAND TIE IN!
Start Webbing the News! It’s a swinging tribute to New York City as the Big Apple is overwhelmed by the threat of Spider-Island! The citizens of the Big Apple nay have gained Spider-Powers, but that doesn’t mean they have any of the responsibility! See the summer’s biggest Spidey-Event through the eyes of folks just like you as they deal with the new found hero inside them all.
Plus award-winning writer Greg Rucka presents a very violent look at how the Punisher deals with a world where every criminal is now a super hero. (Here’s a hint: he doesn’t deal with it pleasantly.)
Passing on Spider-Island (money)
But these tie-ins sound like fun, though
This could be hit-and-miss
Status: In Consideration.
Stormwatch #1
- Written by Paul Cornell
- Art & Cover by Miguel Sepulveda
They are Stormwatch, a dangerous super human police force whose existence is kept secret from the world Directly following the ominous events of SUPERMAN #1, Adam One leads half the Stormwatch team to recover the [INFORMATION REDACTED] from deep in the Himalayas. Meanwhile, Jack Hawksmoor and the rest of the Stormwatch crew look to recruit two of the deadliest super humans on the planet: Midnighter and Apollo! And if they say no? Perhaps the Martian Manhunter can change their minds...
I've liked
Paul Cornell's
Writing before
Status: In Consideration.
Swamp Thing #1
- Written by Scott Snyder
- Art & Cover by Yanick Paquette
One of the world’s most iconic characters has returned to the heart of the DC Universe, and every step he takes will shake the foundations of the Earth!
Alec Holland has his life back…but the Green has plans for it. A monstrous evil is rising in the desert, and it’ll take a monster of another kind to defend life as we know it!
Scott Snyder, Yanick
Paquette and Francavilla?
Must buy!
Status: Buying It.
Wolverine: Debt of Death
- Written by David Lapham
- Art & Cover by David Aja
WOLVERINE FIGHTS FLYING BATTLEROBO SUITS IN JAPAN!!!! By David Lapham (DEADPOOL MAX) and David Aja (SECRET AVENGERS)!
In simplicity,
This solicit equals Robo's
Utter perfection
Status: In Consideration.
X-23 #14
- Written by Marjorie Liu
- Pencils by Phil Noto
- Cover by Kalman Andrasofszky
GUEST-STARRING THE FF AND SPIDER-MAN!
A cosmic force is tearing apart New York, and targeting X-23, Sue Richards, and Spider-Man along the way. What strange connection do these three heroes share, and is it the key to saving the city and the world -- or will it get them killed?
I am also a slave
To the Fantastic Four, but
Is it enough?
Status: In Consideration.
X-Factor #224.1
- Written by Peter David
- Pencils by Valentine De Landro
- Cover by David Yardin
X-Factor Investigations has been taking on stranger and stranger cases recently…but when an eerie sighting leads the group to the hometown of their leader, Jamie Madrox the Multiple Man, they may have stumbled on a bigger mystery than they intended. With this new-reader friendly issue, there’s never been a better time to check out the series IGN.com says “puts most Triple-A titles to shame”!
I jumped on
Two years ago (#200)
You should, now
Status: Buying It.
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