New Comic Book Picks for January 31, 2018

This will be a very strange new comic book day for me. After going to the same friendly comic book shop for 19 years, I will going somewhere new for comics. Seattle’s Zanadu Comics closed its doors after 42 years last week. I’m still searching for a new comic in the Emerald City like looking for a perfect match on a dating app. Thanks to Perry and the Zanadu crew and may you find success in your next chapters.

And the picks for this week?

Dark Nights Metal #5 courtesy DC Comics

Beware the Batmen! Continue reading New Comic Book Picks for January 31, 2018

PHOENIX RESURRECTION The Other X-MEN Surprises

Long live Jean Grey. Again.

I once wrote “I love you Jean, please stay dead.” I was torn over Jean’s return. I’m no longer torn. I’m intrigued, excited and thrilled a comic book can still shock me.

Phoenix Resurrection #1 courtesy Marvel

PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY heralded the comeback of the (adult) and dead Jean. No spoilers here because Marvel has been teasing it for months.  X-Fans may not be ready for what else this issue is packing. Continue reading PHOENIX RESURRECTION The Other X-MEN Surprises

MARVEL LEGACY RESURRECTIONS For Your Consideration

MARVEL LEGACY #1  promises a time-spanning epic with “the most talked about return in comics.”

Marvel revealed the original (adult and deceased) Jean Grey will be back in PHOENIX RESURRECTION: THE RETURN OF JEAN GREY #1. Who’s next?

Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1 courtesy Marvel

The eternal flame of the Phoenix is always simmering in the Marvel Universe. With a focus on homage and history are more long dead heroes set to return under the Marvel Legacy banner? Continue reading MARVEL LEGACY RESURRECTIONS For Your Consideration