One of our most anticipated comics picks of the year arrives this week along with a Superman crossover tied to the big DC Rebirth mystery!
It’s all in our new comics picks of the week! Let’s start with a salute to…
America #1 Soaring out of Young Avengers and Ultimates, America Chavez in her own new book by Gabby Rivera and Joe Quinones. She leads Marvel’s pro-active super team and can punch through realities but can she get her personal life together? The breakthrough hero gets her shot at a title book.
Superman #18 Superman Reborn The Superman/Action Comics crossover ties to the biggest mystery of DC Rebirth! Who is Mr. Oz? What is the truth behind his ominous declaration of the Man of Steel? Which one of Oz’s prisoners escapes? Why does it bring tragedy to the Kents? Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason deliver the big first chapter in a huge story with ramifications for the entire DC Universe.
Extemity #1 Two siblings caught in a culture of war. In this new sci-fi Skybound/Image book, two cultures locked in battle for decades. One girl dreams of revenge leading fights with man, machines and monster to get back at the rival clan. Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
Riverdale #1 From Archie Comics to hit new CW show. This collection of four stories is perfect for fans of both. Archie’s scandalous summer fling, Betty’s mystery romance, Veronica’s New York City secrets, Jughead’s secret and the death of Jason – what happened before the fateful first episode. Written by series writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa with artist Alitha Martinez.
Doctor Who: The Pirate Planet For sentimental reasons! This was the first episode of Doctor Who I ever saw. Legendary sci-fi writer Douglas Adams penned this adventure in time and space. The Doctor and Romana (as played by Tom Baker and Mary Tamm) with K-9 are tasked with finding six segments that will join to make the Key to Time. The Time Lords arrive in the right point in space and time but the wrong planet. The Doctor soon discovers the shocking secret of Calufrax and it’s mysterious Captain/leader.
By Editor