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New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

Have you recovered from the shocks and awes from last week’s massive issues? This week’s new comics follow up on a blockbuster moments from the big two publishers.

After the universe status shattering events of DC Universe: Rebirth #1, here comes a new beginning for the Dark Knight and Man of Steel.

Marvel packed a gut punches in Free Comic Book Day: Civil War II and Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 and here comes Civil War II #1 after a Marvel icon falls and everything you knew about hero is obliterated.

Here are our top five new comics picks of the week:

Batman: Rebirth #1 Continue reading New Comics Picks for June 1, 2016

New Comics Picks for May 18, 2016

Here’s to a big week of new comics.

The prologue to Marvel’s big event arrives with a big question: Is this the issue where a major icon dies setting up the superhero showdown sequel?

Plus, the comic book return of Jonny Quest and Space Ghost and the origin story of Valiant’s big summer crossover.

Here are our top new comics picks of the week starting with:

Civil War II #0

Two beloved Avengers down after a battle with Thanos. How will the aftermath affect Tony Stark and Carol Danvers as they rally other heroes to their sides? The first chapter in Marvel’s superhero showdown by Brian Michael Bendis and Olivier Coipel. A new Inhuman with an incredible power. Should it be used to change the future or protect. This prologue shows you whose on each side but will it reveal the death of a major iconic hero? Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 18, 2016

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 Preview

Free Comic Book Day is almost here. This unofficial geek holiday is like a second Christmas and your local comic book shop and major publishers are Santa Claus and magic elves.

The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books at participating shops. Different stores have different rules. For example, you may be limited to only two or you may have to buy a comic to get a free one while some stores let you pick up to eight comics. This is the comic book industry’s way to say thank you to fans, welcome new readers and support local stores.

Marvel is giving away brand new stories tied to their biggest events including Civil War II and Steve Rogers back as Captain America plus the All-New Wasp. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 Preview

New Comics Picks for May 4, 2016

A double shot of Punisher, a new twist on a classic Marvel team book, crazy DC team-up and more of this week’s new comics picks of the week but first let’s go into a nightmare future from Valiant.l

4001 AD #1

Future shock as an artificial intelligence rules New Japan as it orbits a tragic Earth filled with a deprived, desperate civilization. The latest Rai searched ravaged world of 4001 A.D. in search of forgotten heroes to launch a rebellion to save the planet. Matt Kindt and Clayton Crain deliver Valiant’s latest summer event.

The Punisher #1

Fallout from a drug bust gone wrong sends Frank Castle on his darkest out of control path with a DEA agent on his trail. Writer Becky Cloonan joins veteran Punisher artist Steve Dillon for a brand new adventure. Daredevil/Punisher #1 by Charles Soule also begins with Castle ready to send a defendant away before Matt Murdock can go to trial. Continue reading New Comics Picks for May 4, 2016

JODY HOUSER on FAITH At ECCC

A fan-favorite comic book hero and writer are soaring to comic book success.

At Emerald City Comicon we talked with rising star Jody Houser following huge news:

Just before the Seattle event Valiant Entertainment announced Faith, her four-part limited series was becoming an ongoing title then Houser was announced as writer of a new book in a DC Comics imprint.

It’s the superstar rise of Valiant’s Faith that’s earning Houser huge attention from fans and the industry.

Faith Herbert is the breakout character from the pages of Harbinger who launched into solo stardom this past January. The sold-out Faith #1 is going to be reprinted for a fifth time and the limited series becomes an ongoing book in July. The plus size superhero continues to win new readers and mainstream attention making her a pop culture phenomenon.

The double shot of exciting career news comes as fans packed panels at the Seattle event to hear the writer talk about Faith, body diversity in books and her “first year in comics” as one panel was dubbed. I asked her about the old saying, how many years does it take to become an overnight sensation? Continue reading JODY HOUSER on FAITH At ECCC

FAITH Gets Ongoing Series

Fans of a breakthrough superhero have their Faith rewarded.

Valiant announced via the New York Times, that Faith is soaring out of the pages of her five-time sold-out limited series debut and into the pages of her first-ever monthly book.

FAITH #1 – the first issue of an all-new ongoing series from rising star Jody Houser, Harvey Award-nominated sensation Pere Perez, and acclaimed artist Marguerite Sauvage this July. Continue reading FAITH Gets Ongoing Series

EMERALD CITY COMICON 2016 For Virgins & Veterans

photo by Josh Lewis, courtesy Seattle Refined

Emerald City Comicon 2016 is just one week away. Tens of thousands of fans gather in Seattle for the biggest pop culture celebrating in the Pacific Northwest. This year ECCC expands to a fourth day of comics, cosplay, gaming and more. The 14th Edition of ECC is kicking off in true Seattle style with two guys who could rock a superhero uniform: Seattle Seahawks Richard Sherman and Bobby Wagner. Six fans will compete on Sherman and Wagner’s teams in a ECCC Black Ops 3 Open on day one.

Stars of The Walking Dead, Supergirl, The Flash, Marvel’s Daredevil, IZombie, Once Upon A Time, Firefly and even a Mighty Morphin Power Ranger are among the cast of celebrity guests who will greet fans in panels, autograph and photo sessions. Legendary creators and rising star comic book writers and artists will be here for sketches, autographs and spotlight panels. Continue reading EMERALD CITY COMICON 2016 For Virgins & Veterans

New Comics Picks for March 16, 2016

Legendary creators united, Apocalypse strikes the X-Men and more new comic book picks of the week:

International Iron Man #1 Tony Stark’s most personal mission ever. Who were his real parents? What will be his legacy? Tony is joined by Doctor Doom on a globetrotting search for answers in this new series by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.

Lost in Space #1 The beloved Irwin Allen science fiction classic show lives on in a new comic book. With actual scripts from lost episodes, the adventures of the Robinson family, their sinister stowaway, their robot and Major West trapped in an alien maze. Continue reading New Comics Picks for March 16, 2016

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