As I'm sure this'll be my last post before Christmas, Merry Christmas to everyone for whom that means something. For the rest of you, all I have are comics and some good ones at that. We've got two versions of Batman (kind of), Mike Mignola, Nathan Edmondson's new creator-owned series, and more. How much more? Keep reading and find out.
The Activity #1
- Written by Nathan Edmondson
- Art & Cover by Mitch Gerads
The evolution of global warfare necessitates the evolution of special forces to rise and meet the call. The U.S Army has therefore looked to its last secret special operations tribe, the INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT ACTIVITY, or Gray Fox. Within Gray Fox is a team of elite men and women whose mission is flexible, whose technology is bleeding edge, and whose execution is precise and lethal. They are Team Omaha, and they serve THE ACTIVITY.
This actually doesn't sound like my kind of thing, but Nathan Edmondson still has a stockpile of goodwill from Who is Jake Ellis? and being an all-around nice guy when I met him at HeroesCon this year, so I'm gonna take a look at it.
Status: In Consideration.
Batman #4
- Written by Scott Snyder
- Art by Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion
- Cover by Mike Choi
- Variant Cover by Andy Kubert
Shocking discoveries lead Batman deeper into the mystery of the Court of Owls and its secret and bloody ties to both Gotham City and the Wayne family. But an even deadlier threat awaits Batman: a trap set hundreds of years ago, far beneath his city. The war for Gotham’s soul begins here!
Scott Snyder + Batman = Buy.
Status: Buying It.
Batman Incorporated: Leviathan Strikes
- Written by Grant Morrison
- Art by Chris Burnham & Cameron Stewart
- Cover by Chris Burnham
In this sensational, giant-sized one-shot spinning out of BATMAN INCORPORATED, Batman realizes to his horror that he’s been outwitted as the true identity of Leviathan continues to elude him. Is his deadly adversary an old foe with a grudge to settle, a new face of evil…or something completely different? Only one thing is certain: You won’t soon forget the shocking ending!
I'm still pissed at DC for cutting this off for their reboot or whatever they want to call it. I was really pumped for what would've been #9: the (Stephanie Brown) Batgirl issue. I'm still excited about this, but I'm wondering what it'll be like now that it has to be in the new DC Universe.
Status: Buying It.
Dark Horse Presents #7
- Written by Mike Mignola, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Andi Watson, Ricardo Delgado, Beau Smith, M. J. Butler, & others
- Art by Mike Mignola, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Andi Watson, Ricardo Delgado, Eduardo Barreto, Mark Wheatley, & others
- Colors by Dave Stewart
- Cover by Mike Mignola
Mike Mignola's Hellboy is the centerpiece for the 7th all-star issue of Dark Horse Presents! In addition, this issue packs the beginnings of two new stories--200 People to Kill and Skultar, a brand-new Age of Reptiles story by Ricardo Delgado, a new Skeleton Key story by Andi Watson, and continuing stories by Howard Chaykin and Neal Adams!
While I've enjoyed all the issues of Dark Horse Presents so far, I'm especially excited for this one. Everything Hellboy-related that I've read is awesome. I could probably do with less of Howard Chaykin's art and Neal Adams's writing, though.
Status: Buying It.
Fantastic Four #601
- Written by Jonathan Hickman
- Pencils by Steve Epting
- Cover by Mike Choi
"forever" PArt 2
Finally, It's Clobberin' Time.
Still awesome. You knew they'd bring Johnny Storm back for #600 — just like you knew they'd bring Fantastic Four back when it would've hit #600 — the moment he died (though I was starting to think it wouldn't after all). But, once again, Jonathan Hickman has done the expected in an unexpected way, and it was awesome.
Status: Buying It.
The Last Battle
- Written by Tito Faraci
- Art & Cover by Dan Brereton
In 52 BCE, General Caius Rodius, retired hero of Caesar’s Legions, is called back to war. In nearby Gaul, Rome’s combined armies lay siege to the Gallic stronghold of Alesia in a conflict fated to shape history. A third barbarian horde prepares to attack the Romans from without, led by the rebel Cammius, who once fought for Rome. Rising star Julius Caesar dispatches Rodius to track through the wilderness and bring back the rebel’s head. Who better to hunt Cammius than the man who taught him the very skills he now uses to defy Rome? Rodius must choose between duty to Rome and Caesar or the barbarian he raised as his own son.
Story by international comics legend TITO FARACI (Diabolik, Spider-Man: The Secret of Glass, Daredevil and Captain America), art by award winning, multiple Eisner nominee DAN BRERETON (NOCTURNALS, Punisher, Marvel Ultimate Team,-Up, God-Sized Thor, Red Sonja).
I like this idea, but I'll have to take a look at it before I can say I'm wholly interested in this comic. Depending on how it's done, this could be not my thing at all or right up my alley.
Status: In Consideration.
Ratfist (TPB)
- Written by Doug Tennapel
- Art & Cover by Doug Tennapel & Katherine Garner
Earthworm Jim creator DOUG TENNAPEL is publishing his Webcomic RATFIST, a vigilante-in-tights that satirizes comics, politics, philosophy, and even TENNAPEL himself! Featuring a forward written by MST3K/RiffTraxx's MICHAEL J. NELSON, and pinups by RYAN OTTLEY, SCOTT KURTZ, CHRISTOPHER HASTINGS and ETHAN NICOLLE!
I read a few installments of this when it first hit the web but forgot to keep checking back. That says nothing about the quality of this comic. It's fun and interesting as I recall, but truthfully, I don't think I'll be shelling out $20 for this something that's available online. Maybe if I find it on sale.
Status: Of Interest.
Wonder Woman #4
- Written by Brian Azzarello
- Art and Cover by Cliff Chiang
Wonder Woman has left Paradise Island behind, but Hera is just arriving. Without the Amazons’ most powerful daughter to protect them, can they withstand the wrath of a God who once favored them? And why would Zola want Diana to march right back into the eye of the storm?
I think I'm an issue behind on this. Things got screwy last month, and I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things. In any case, what I've read of this I've loved. The art's a great fit for this tale of mythology, told as the old myths and fairy tales were: darkly and with grit.
Status: Buying It.
X-Factor #229
- Written by Peter David
- Pencils by Emanuela Lupacchino
- Cover by David Yardin
X-Men Regenesis
Layla Miller. Jamie Madrox. Husband and wife. Lying murdered in their honeymoon suite. The moment you thought would never come is here, and not only are you a witness to it, but so is Jamie Madrox himself. We feel safe in saying that this is X-Factor as you've never seen them before in the first part of what has to be the trippiest arc in the history of Marvel.
Well, this has been an trippy (and interesting) arc. I guess I should have known Madrox would be the one to die with the deadpan solicit. I'm curious to see how this plays out. Is he really dead or what? What's with the wedding night thing? This is still one of the best books I read, and I can't wait for each issue.
Status: Buying It.
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