Comics shipping highlights, 6-17-09
You could do a lot worse than to get to the comic book store today, where three pretty brilliant comics are getting repackaged in new formats.
First, Starman Omnibus vol. 3 continues the collection of James Robinson’s “Starman” series, about reluctant hero Jack Knight. Starman is often, and correctly, thrown around in “Best of the 1990s” discussions.
While you probably know about Ed Brubaker’s “Captain America” 600, hitting shops today (if they didn’t opt to get them Monday), you may not realize that the latest issue of his “Incognito” series and the re-collection of his “Sleeper” stories are released today, too. “Sleeper” is a terribly under-rated series from WildStorm that was basically a spy series with superhero trappings. If you’re enjoying “Cap,” but could handle something aimed at a slightly more mature audience, give “Sleeper” a look.
And finally, “Nexus: As it Happened” is a black-and-white, affordable reprint of 
the early issues of Steve Rude and Mike Baron’s “Nexus.” One of the best series of the 1980s and a multiple Eisner Award winner. Nexus, a man in the year 2814, is plagued by nightmares of mass-murderers. Given powers by a mysterious force, he is compelled to find these killers and execute them. “Nexus: As It Happened” Vol. 1 reprints seven issues of “Nexus”: Vol. 1, 1-3, and Vol. 2, 1-4.
Also out this week, a new printing of Garth Ennis’ acclaimed “Hitman” series, and the latest issue of “Supergirl” by Tulsa native Sterling Gates. From Image, “Invincible” #63 hits stands, as does a new “Dead@17″ by Josh Howard. The collection of Mike Oeming’s “Mice Templar” is released, as well.
In addition to “Captain America,” Marvel zeroes in on the Cajun mutant Gambit with “X-Men Origins: Gambit.” You can find the full list of this week’s releases here.
- Matt Price
Comics shipping, 2-11-09
Three big releases this week, from the three biggest publishers. DC releases Batman #686, written by Neil Gaiman; Image celebrates the 75th issue of “The Darkness,” and Marvel celebrates the 600th issue of “Thor.” Humorously enough, both “The Darkness” and “Thor” shifted from lower-numbered issues to celebrate the anniversary issues. But that’s OK with me, I like the higher numbers better.
Full list and commentary after the break. List provided by Previewsworld.com.
Comics shipping 2-04-09
Obviously, the big reason to get excited today is the release of the long-awaited Scott Pilgrim Vol. 5. Jeff Parker’s “Agents of Atlas” kicks off from Marvel, as does “Secret Warriors” by writers Brian Michael Bendis and Jonathan Hickman. The slow-in-coming but pretty great “Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds” No. 3 also ships. Full list and commentary after the break. List from Previewsworld.com.
Comics shipping 1-21-08
A happy new comics day, and a happy birthday to my wife, Annette, who is an unsung hero for what she contributes to my store, my family and helping me as a writer.
On to the comics! “Supergirl” gets a “Faces of Evil” tie-in as the “Who Is Superwoman?” story begins. “Faces of Evil: Deathstroke” is a one-shot focusing on the Titans villain. And Marvel launches “Dark Avengers” as part of its “Dark Reign” storyline. Full list and commentary after the break.
Comics shipping 1-14-09
Sterling Gates’ entry in the “Faces of Evil” event hits today: “Faces of Evil: Prometheus.” I guess we’ll see if Batman is dead, alive, or whatever in “Final Crisis” #6. Incoming President Barack Obama makes a stop in “Amazing Spider-Man.” Full list and commentary after the break. List from Previewsworld.com.
Comics shipping 12-24-08
Shipping this week is yet another issue of Batman, the long-awaited “Thor” #12, and the $125 indy anthology Kramer’s Ergot. Full list after the break. Happy Christmas Eve!
Comics shipping 12-10-2008
“Last Rites” continues in “Detective Comics” #851, “Final Crisis” #5 ships, and Garth Ennis returns to Punisher with “Punisher War Zone” #1. Full list and commentary after the break.
Comics shipping, 12-04-08
“Secret Invasion” concludes, and the ”Batman” series continues — possibly without Bruce Wayne. Full list and commentary after the break.
Comics shipping 11-26-2008
“Batman R.I.P.” comes to its conclusion; New Krypton continues in “Superman” 682;
Full list and commentary after the break.
Comics shipping, 11-19-08
Comics this week: The second issue of the Sterling Gates-Jamal Igle run on ”Supergirl” comes out this week, as part of the “New Krypton” crossover. Jack Kirby’s “Demon” omnibus is released, and Warren Ellis’ “Freakangels” gets a print release after debuting on the web. Also of nostalgic or other interest – the recolored and remastered original “Youngblood” issues, debuting in hardcover. Full list and commentary after the break.
