New Comic Book Picks for January 25, 2017

Kamandi Challenge #1 courtesy DC Comics

A sci-fi villain and rock and roll legend score their own comic books, fallout from Civil War II and the X-Men’s next strike against the Inhumans. It’s a big week for comic book fans.

Welcome to this week’s new comic book picks.

We have to start this out with the return of a classic Kirby creation in an ambitious storytelling adventure:

Kamandi Challenge #1 An all-star roster brings back the boy hero of Jack Kirby’s post-Apocalyptic Earth. Fourteen superstar creative teams embark on an odyssey sending Kamandi across the DC Universe to find his parents. Each chapter ends with a cliffhanger. The next writer/artist will have to pick up the action, resolve it and create their own. Dan Abnett and Dale Eaglesham kick off the challenge. Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for January 25, 2017

AFTER CIVIL WAR II, WHO WILL TAKE THE OATH?

Civil War II: The Oath courtesy Marvel
Civil War II: The Oath courtesy Marvel

Civil War II is far from over. No one can predict who or if there will really be a winner. But the epilogue is being written.

After the first Civil War, there was The Confession, two talks between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. One after Captain America’s surrender. The other after Cap’s death with just Tony.

In the spirit of The ConfessionMarvel announced Civil War II: The Oath by Nick Spencer and Rod Reis. In the epilogue to the current superhero showdown, Captain Marvel and Iron Man turn to the friend they both trust most, Captain America.

But this isn’t the Steve Rogers they’ve known and trusted. It’s Steve Rogers, Hydra operative.

Nick Spencer is the writer responsible for the controversial change in Rogers and he will craft this important chapter following this summer’s big event.

What is the Oath? Continue reading AFTER CIVIL WAR II, WHO WILL TAKE THE OATH?