Showing posts with label Brian Michael Bendis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brian Michael Bendis. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

I Reads You Juniors: May 2023 - Update #48

by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"

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NEWS:

DC STUDIOS - From CBR:  Barbara Muschietti, producer of "The Flash," promises lots of surprises in the film's post-credit scenes (plural).

CHARITY - From BleedingCool:  Writer Len Kaminski, who co-creator of Marvel Comics' "War Machine" armor, needs financial help for a number of reasons.  One of them is to get him legal help so he can escape from some kind of evil nursing home.

From GoFundMe:  This is the link to the "Go Fund Me" page for Len Kaminski.

EISNER AWARDS - From Gizmodo:  The nominations for the 2023 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards - or simply, the Eisner Awards - have been announced. The winners will be announced on the evening of July 5th at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.  Image Comics leads the nominations with 20. The nominations were chose by an all-white jury.

From ICv2:  After charges of racism, comics creator Thomas Woodruff removes is Eisner Awards 2023-nominated original graphic novel, "Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral" (Fantagraphics Books), from consideration for the awards.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Greg Pak talks about the character "Cameron Kim" and his new miniseries, "City Boy."

DC TV - From DCBlog:  Actor Tom Cavanagh talks about reprising his role as "Reverse Flash" in the finale of The CW's long-running TV series, "The Flash."

IMAGE - From ImageComics:  Image Comics is pleased to announce a worldwide exclusive distribution deal with Lunar Distribution, effective with September on-sale titles (which will open for order on the Lunar site for retailers on Wednesday, June 14), for Direct Market/comic shop distribution.

DC COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Longtime editorial figure, Mike Carlin, has retired from DC Comics after 37 years. He arrived at DC in 1986 after several years at Marvel Comics.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Ram V talks about his new "Dawn of DC" series, "The Vigil," star four new South Asian characters.

DC TV - From CBR:  The CW's TV series, "Gotham Knights," which is in its first season, is apparently the cheapest DC Comics-inspired series the network has ever produced.

DARK HORSE - From GamesRadar:  Dark Horse Comics will re-release the "Trigun" manga and its sequel, "Trigun Maximum," in new deluxe hardcover volumes .

SONY MARVEL U - From Deadline:  Oscar-nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor will reportedly star opposite Tom Hardy in Sony Pictures' "Venom 3."

MARVEL - From CBR:  Marvel is killing Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan in the upcoming "The Amazing Spider-Man #26."

MILLARWORLD - From CBR:  Netflix executive and comic book writer, Mark Millar's upcoming crossover event series, "Big Game," is actually a secret sequel to his first Millarworld series, "Wanted" (2003-04, Top Cow/Image).

HELLBOY - From ComicBook:  "Hellboy" comic book creator, Mike Mignola, says that principal photography on the film, "Hellboy: The Crooked Man," has finished.

DC TV - From DCBlog:  Actor Tyler DiChiara talks about his journey on the The CW series, "Gotham Knights," as the character, "Cullen Row."

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Alyssa Wong talks about "Spirit World #1."

DC STUDIOS - From THR:  The site looks into the "quest" to cast the biggest roles in DC Studios' headline film project, "Superman: Legacy."

From CBR:  A hot rumor suggests that actor Nicholas Hoult, who played Beast in Fox's "X-Men" films, beginning with 2011's "X-Men: First Class," is being eyes to play either Clark Kent or Lex Luthor in "Superman Legacy."

COMICS - From BleedingCool:  Writer-artist Mike Mignola is working on a new comic book project that is outside his "Hellboy" universe.

EN MEMORIAM - From TheDailyCartoonist:  Canadian author, illustrator, and humorist, Bruce McCall, has died at the age of 87, Friday, May 5, 2023.  He was best known for his contributions to "The New Yorker," especially his cover paintings, including the most recent issue.

From TheNewYorker:  The venerable magazine remembers cover artist Bruce McCall, along with those who knew him.

DC ANIMATION - From DCBlog:  The team behind the new animated superhero film, "Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One," take readers behind the scenes.

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  Writer Sarah Kuhn talks about her Lois Lane YA graphic novel, "Girl Taking Over's," which is drawn by Arielle Jovellanos.

DC COMICS - From Deadline: Publisher and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of DC Comics, Jim Lee, has been promoted to President of DC Comics.

MARVEL STUDIOS - From CBR:  Writer Brian Michael Bendis talks about his involvement in Marvel Studios' first film, "Iron Man" (2008), which was writing material for Samuel L. Jackson's cameo as "Nick Fury."

DC COMICS - From DCBlog:  "DC Pride 2023" is an all-new 104-page anthology starring DC's fan-favorite stable of LGBTQIA+ characters—this time, with a focus on never-before-seen team-ups.  DC’s 2023 Pride collection of books and comics will be available at local comic book shops, bookstores, and libraries. "DC Pride 2023" will publish on May 30th.

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APRIL 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  AfterShock Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Antarctic Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Archie Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Captain America: Cold War event solicitations for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel's "Sins of Sinister" solicitations and checklist for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment LLC for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  VIZ Media for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Publishing for April 2023
From BleedingCool:  Yen Press for April 2023

MAY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Aardvark-Vanaheim for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  CEX Publishing for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dead Good Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Fairsquare Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Fantagraphics Books for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  TOKYOPOP for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion/2000 AD for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Udon Entertainment Inc. for May 2023
From BleedingCool:  Valiant Entertainment for May 2023

JUNE 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  CEX Comics for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Captain America" for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Star Wars" for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Source Point Press for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for June 2023
From BleedingCool:  Uncivilized Books for June 2023

JULY 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Ablaze Publishing for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Ahoy Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  AWA Studios for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Blood Moon Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  BOOM! Studios for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dark Horse Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  DC Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Dynamite Entertainment for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Frank Miller Presents for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  IDW Publishing for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Image Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Keenspot Entertainment for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Mad Cave Studios for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Extreme Venomverse" for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Summer of Symbiotes" for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "X-Men" for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Oni Press for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Opus Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Rebellion Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Scout Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Sumerian Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Titan Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Udon Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Vault Comics for July 2023
From BleedingCool:  Whatnot Comics for July 2023

AUGUST 2023 COMICS SOLICITATIONS:
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics for August 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics X-Men's "Fall of X" for August 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Fall of X" checklist and solicitations for August 2023
From BleedingCool:  Marvel Comics "Summer of Symbiotes" for August 2023

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Dark Horse Comics from Diamond Distributors for November 2, 2022

DARK HORSE COMICS

JUN220511    AVATAR HIGH GROUND HC VOL 01 (C: 0-1-2)    $24.99
JUL220388    BERSERK TP VOL 41 (C: 1-1-2)    $14.99
JUN220477    BPRD OMNIBUS TP VOL 02 (C: 0-1-2)    $29.99
JUL220439    BRILLIANT TP (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
APR220329    COUNT CROWLEY AMATEUR MIDNIGHT MONSTER HUNTER #4 (OF 4)    $3.99
JUN220506    COVER TP VOL 01 (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
MAR220331    CRITICAL ROLE VOX MACHINA ORIGINS TP VOL 03 (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
JUL220447    EC ARCHIVES INCREDIBLE SCIENCE FICTION TP (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99
JUN220527    GIRLFIEND IN PARIS A BLOODTHIRSTY BEDTIME STORY HC (MR) (C:    $19.99
JUN220542    HALO INITIATION & ESCALATION TP (C: 0-1-2)    $39.99
MAY220449    INVISIBLE KINGDOM LIBRARY ED HC (C: 0-1-2)    $49.99
JUN220543    MINECRAFT OPEN WORLD INTO NETHER TP (C: 0-1-2)    $10.99
SEP220486    NIGHT OF THE GHOUL #2 (OF 3) CVR A FRANCAVILLA    $4.99
SEP220487    NIGHT OF THE GHOUL #2 (OF 3) CVR B 50 COPY INCV    $5.99
SEP220488    NIGHT OF THE GHOUL #2 (OF 3) CVR C 100 COPY FOIL INCV    $5.99
SEP220451    ONES #1 (OF 4) CVR A EDGAR    $4.99
SEP220452    ONES #1 (OF 4) CVR B HIPP    $4.99
MAY220468    ORVILLE LIBRARY EDITION HC VOL 01 (C: 0-1-2)    $49.99
SEP220455    QUICK STOPS #1 (OF 4) CVR A SPRENGELMEYER    $3.99
SEP220456    QUICK STOPS #1 (OF 4) CVR B SIMSER    $3.99
JUL220430    SIN CITY DLX HC VOL 07 HELL & BACK (4TH ED) (MR) (C: 0-1-2)    $100.00
JUL220429    SIN CITY TP VOL 07 HELL & BACK (4TH ED) (MR) (C: 0-1-2)    $25.00
SEP220489    SURVIVAL STREET #4 (OF 4) CVR A KUSSAINOV    $3.99
SEP220490    SURVIVAL STREET #4 (OF 4) CVR B KANGAS    $3.99
JUN220514    WITCHER RONIN TP (C: 0-1-2)    $19.99

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Marvel Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 2, 2022

MARVEL COMICS

NOV210937 ALIEN #9 $3.99
NOV210938 ALIEN #9 RAHZZAH VAR $3.99
DEC210933 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88 $3.99
DEC210934 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88 BAGLEY VAR $3.99
DEC210936 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88 MANNA X-GWEN VAR $3.99
OCT211017 AVENGERS TECH-ON #6 (OF 6) $3.99
OCT211018 AVENGERS TECH-ON #6 (OF 6) MOMOKO VAR $3.99
OCT211019 BLACK PANTHER LEGENDS #3 (OF 4) $3.99
OCT211020 BLACK PANTHER LEGENDS #3 (OF 4) BUSTOS VAR $3.99
OCT211011 CAPTAIN AMERICA TRUTH TP BAKER DM VAR (MR) $24.99
OCT211010 CAPTAIN AMERICA TRUTH TP QUESADA CVR (MR) $24.99
OCT211004 CONAN CHRONICLES EPIC COLLECTION TP BLOOD IN HIS WAKE (MR) $44.99
DEC210918 DAREDEVIL WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR #2 (OF 3) $3.99
DEC210919 DAREDEVIL WOMAN WITHOUT FEAR #2 (OF 3) BAGLEY VAR $3.99
NOV210900 FANTASTIC FOUR LIFE STORY #6 (OF 6) $4.99
NOV210901 FANTASTIC FOUR LIFE STORY #6 (OF 6) MORRIS VAR $4.99
AUG218316 FANTASTIC FOUR RECKONING WAR ALPHA #1 $4.99
AUG218317 FANTASTIC FOUR RECKONING WAR ALPHA #1 CASELLI VAR $4.99
AUG218318 FANTASTIC FOUR RECKONING WAR ALPHA #1 HITCH VAR $4.99
NOV218768 HELLIONS #18 2ND PTG SEGOVIA VAR $4.99
OCT211028 KA-ZAR LORD SAVAGE LAND #5 (OF 5) $3.99
OCT211030 KA-ZAR LORD SAVAGE LAND #5 (OF 5) ACUNA VAR $3.99
OCT211029 KA-ZAR LORD SAVAGE LAND #5 (OF 5) GARCIA MAP VAR $3.99
OCT211015 MIGHTY MMW DOCTOR STRANGE WORLD BEYOND GN TP VOL 01 $15.99
OCT211016 MIGHTY MMW DOCTOR STRANGE WORLD BEYOND GN TP VOL 01 DM VAR $15.99
OCT211012 MOON KNIGHT BY BENDIS & MALEEV COMPLETE COLL TP $29.99
AUG218320 SABRETOOTH #1 $4.99
AUG218322 SABRETOOTH #1 BROWN VAR $4.99
AUG218321 SABRETOOTH #1 NAUCK HEADSHOT VAR $4.99
AUG218323 SABRETOOTH #1 SUAYAN VAR $4.99
DEC210948 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 $3.99
DEC210953 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 (OF 5) PEREZ VAR $3.99
DEC210950 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 BAGLEY VAR $3.99
DEC210952 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 LUBERA VAR $3.99
DEC210951 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 RON LIM VAR $3.99
DEC210949 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 SANDOVAL VAR $3.99
DEC210957 SAVAGE SPIDER-MAN #1 YOUNG VAR $3.99
NOV210926 SHANG-CHI #8 $3.99
NOV210927 SHANG-CHI #8 CHEUNG HEADSHOT SKETCH VAR $3.99
NOV210913 SPIDER-WOMAN #19 $3.99
NOV210914 SPIDER-WOMAN #19 PEREZ VAR $3.99
NOV210954 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) $3.99
NOV210960 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) ANINDITO CONNECTING VAR $3.99
NOV210958 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) CRAIN ENEMIES DAWN VAR $3.99
NOV210957 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) GIANGIORDANO WARRIORS VAR $3.99
NOV210959 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) PHAM SYNDICATE VAR $3.99
NOV210956 STAR WARS CRIMSON REIGN #2 (OF 5) RAHZZAH KNIGHTS REN VAR $3.99
NOV210943 STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #1 (OF 5) $4.99
NOV210946 STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #1 (OF 5) FERRY VAR $4.99
NOV210944 STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #1 (OF 5) SLINEY CONNECTING VAR $4.99
NOV210945 STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #1 (OF 5) WIJNGAARD VAR $4.99
DEC211058 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC #14 $3.99
DEC211059 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC #14 MCKONE VAR $3.99
NOV210915 THE MARVELS #8 $3.99
DEC210994 THE THING #4 (OF 6) $3.99
DEC210995 THE THING #4 (OF 6) CASSARA STORMBREAKER VAR $3.99
OCT211008 THOR EPIC COLL TP TO WAKE MANGOG $39.99
OCT211013 WOLVERINE BY CLAREMONT & MILLER DLX ED TP $19.99
JUN210766 WOLVERINE X-MEN BY AARON OMNIBUS HC BACHALO CVR NEW PTG $125.00
JUN210767 WOLVERINE X-MEN BY AARON OMNIBUS HC DM VAR NEW PTG $125.00
NOV210794 X LIVES OF WOLVERINE #2 $4.99
NOV210799 X LIVES OF WOLVERINE #2 BAGLEY TRADING CARD VAR $4.99
NOV210798 X LIVES OF WOLVERINE #2 COELLO STORMBREAKERS VAR $4.99
NOV210797 X LIVES OF WOLVERINE #2 SAIZ LIVES OF WOLVERINE VAR $4.99
DEC210972 X-CELLENT #1 $3.99
DEC210973 X-CELLENT #1 MANHANINI VAR $3.99
DEC210975 X-CELLENT #1 YOUNG VAR $3.99
NOV210886 X-MEN LEGENDS #11 $3.99
NOV210887 X-MEN LEGENDS #11 LASHLEY CLASSIC HOMAGE VAR $3.99

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Sunday, March 21, 2021

#IReadsYou Review: 2016 SPIDER-MAN #1 Was a Strong Debut

SPIDER-MAN No. 1 (2016)
MARVEL COMICS – @Marvel

[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]

WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis
PENCILS: Sara Pichelli
INKS: Sara Pichelli with Gaetano Carlucci
COLORS: Justin Ponsor
LETTERS: VC’s Cory Petit
COVER: Sara Pichelli and Justin Ponsor
VARIANT COVERS: Mark Bagley and Dexter Vines with Andrew Crossley; Michael Cho; Skottie Young; Adi Granov (Hip-Hop variant)
28pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (2016)

Rated T

In 2011, Marvel Comics and writer Brian Michael Bendis introduced a Black, Brooklyn teenager as the new Spider-Man.  Specifically, Miles Morales, of African-American and Latino heritage, was the new Ultimate Spider-Man, the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler and web-slinger of Marvel’s Ultimate line of comics (or universe).

Miles has starred in two comic books series, Ultimate Spider-Man (or Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man) and Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man.  As part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel, Miles gets a new comic book series, simply entitled Spider-Man.  It is written by Brian Michael Bendis; drawn by Sara Pichelli; colored by Justin Ponsor; and lettered by Cory Petit.

Spider-Man #1 opens with Spider-Man facing Blackheart – “Son of Mephisto” and “Prince of the Underworlds.”  Let's go back a bit.  At Brooklyn Visions Academy, Miles has failed with Julie, the gorgeous girl he wants to date.  He is also failing in school, which angers his mother (!), but does not really concern his father.  Back to Blackheart, who has killed several Avengers, so what's going on?

I really missed Sara Pichelli when she was not the artist on Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man, although David Marquez, the artist on that series, was quite good.  Still, only three pages into Spider-Man #1, and I was reminded of why Pichelli and colorist Justin Ponsor are such a damn good art team.

As for Brian Michael Bendis: the teen Spidey drama is as good as always; there aren't many pages of it, but Bendis does character drama in superhero comics better than it has ever been done – ever.  The action around Blackheart is hugely intriguing, so I have no complaints, just the need for more.

Of course, I am recommending this...

A

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Monday, December 21, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for December 22, 2020

 DC COMICS:

Action Comics #1028 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1028 (Cover B Rafael Grampa Card Stock Variant), AR
Authority Volume 1 TP, $34.99
Batman Beyond #50 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #50 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR
Batman Superman #15 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #15 (Cover B Travis Charest), AR
Batman The Rise And Fall Of The Batmen Omnibus HC, $150.00
Batman Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader Deluxe 2020 Edition HC, $29.99
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #3 (Of 6)(Cover A Sean Murphy), $4.99
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #3 (Of 6)(Cover B Matteo Scalera), AR
Black Adam Endless Winter Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Dale Eaglesham), $3.99
Black Adam Endless Winter Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover B BossLogic Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal The Secret Origin #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Ivan Reis & Joe Prado), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal The Secret Origin #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Gary Frank), AR
DC Connect Checklist Poster #7, AR
DC Poster Portfolio Clay Mann TP, $24.99
DC Through The ’80s The End Of Eras HC, $49.99
Detective Comics #1033 (Cover A Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy), $3.99
Detective Comics #1033 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Justice League Dark #29 (Cover A Kyle Hotz), $3.99
Justice League Dark #29 (Cover B Gleb Melnikov), AR
Last God #11 (Cover A Kai Carpenter), $4.99
Promethea The 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Volume 3 HC, $39.99
Red Hood #52 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Red Hood #52 (Cover B Skan), AR
Super Friends Saturday Morning Comics Volume 2 HC, $69.99
Superman Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow Deluxe 2020 Edition HC, $29.99
Terrifics Volume 4 The Tomorrow War TP, $24.99
Wonder Woman #769 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #769 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR


Monday, December 14, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for December 15, 2020

DC COMICS:

Amethyst #6 (Of 6), $3.99
Aquaman #66 (Cover A Mike McKone), $3.99
Aquaman #66 (Cover B Dima Ivanov), AR
Batgirl #50 (Riley Rossmo 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $5.99
Batman #105 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99
Batman #105 (Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #105 (Cover C Jorge Jimenez Batman Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman City Of Bane Complete Collection TP, $29.99
Batman’s Grave #12 (Of 12)(Cover A Bryan Hitch), $3.99
Batman’s Grave #12 (Of 12)(Cover B Kevin Nowlan), AR
Catwoman #28 (Cover A Joelle Jones), $3.99
Catwoman #28 (Cover B Jenny Frison), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover A Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion Foil Embossed Variant), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover B David Finch Swamp Thing Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover C Stanley Artgerm Lau Mister Miracle Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover D Lucio Parrillo B Rex Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover E Doug Manhke), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #6 (Of 7)(Cover F Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion Black & White Variant), AR
Green Lantern Season Two #10 (Of 12)(Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Green Lantern Season Two #10 (Of 12)(Cover B J.G. Jones), AR
Injustice Gods Among Us Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $125.00
Justice League #58 (Cover A Francis Manapul), $3.99
Justice League #58 (Cover B Jen Bartel), AR
Nightwing #77 (Cover A Travis Moore), $3.99
Nightwing #77 (Cover B Alan Quah), AR
Rorschach #3 (Of 12)(Cover A Jorge Fornes), $4.99
Rorschach #3 (Of 12)(Cover B Jock Variant), AR
Scooby-Doo Where Are You #107 (Cover A Derek Fridolfs), $2.99
Superman #28 (Cover A Ivan Reis & Joe Prado), $3.99
Superman #28 (Cover B Kael Ngu Card Stock Variant), AR
Tales From The Dark Multiverse Crisis On Infinite Earths #1 (Cover A David Marquez), $5.99
Teen Titans Endless Winter Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Teen Titans Endless Winter Special #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Simone Di Meo), AR
Transmetropolitan Volume 4 TP, $29.99
V For Vendetta TP (Black Label Edition), $24.99



Monday, November 23, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for November 24, 2020

DC COMICS:

Action Comics #1027 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1027 (Cover B Gary Frank Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Beyond #49 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #49 (Cover B Francis Manapul Team Variant), AR
Batman Detective Comics #1027 The Deluxe Edition HC, $19.99
Batman Superman #14 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #14 (Cover B Bryan Hitch), AR
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #2 (Of 6)(Cover A Sean Murphy), $4.99
Batman White Knight Presents Harley Quinn #2 (Of 6)(Cover B Matteo Scalera), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs #1 (Cover A Chris Burnham), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal The Multiverse Who Laughs #1 (Cover B Simone Bianchi Card Stock Variant), AR
DC Nation Presents DC Future State, AR
Detective Comics #1031 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99
Detective Comics #1031 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #766 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Flash #766 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Heroes In Crisis TP, $19.99
John Constantine Hellblazer #12 (Cover A John Paul Leon), $5.99
Justice League Dark #28 (Cover A Kyle Hotz), $3.99
Justice League Dark #28 (Cover B Kevin Nowlan Team Variant), AR
Justice League International Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $125.00
Last God #10 (Cover A Kai Carpenter), $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #11 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $3.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #11 (Cover B Nicola Scott), AR
Lois Lane Enemy Of The People TP, $29.99
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Giuseppe Camuncoli & Marco Mastrazzo), $6.99
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover B Jamal Campbell), AR
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Cover C Jamal Campbell Gold Metallic Ink Variant), AR
Other History Of The DC Universe #1 (Of 5)(Jamal Campbell Silver Metallic Ink Variant Cover)(LCSD 2020 Edition), AR
Question The Deaths Of Vic Sage HC, $29.99
Red Hood #51 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Red Hood #51 (Cover B Kael Ngu), AR
Suicide Squad #11 (Cover A Bruno Redondo), $3.99
Suicide Squad #11 (Cover B Jeremy Roberts Team Variant), AR
Wonder Woman #767 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #767 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR


Monday, November 16, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for November 17, 2020

DC COMICS:

Aquaman #65 (Cover A Robson Rocha & Daniel Henriques), $3.99
Aquaman #65 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Team Variant), AR
Batman #103 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99
Batman #103 (Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #103 (Cover C Jorge Jimenez Bruce Wayne Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman By Tom King And Lee Weeks Deluxe Edition HC, $49.99
Batman The Road To No Man’s Land Omnibus HC, $125.00
Batman Three Jokers HC, $29.99
Blackest Night Brightest Day Box Set (12/17/20 per Lunar Distribution), $299.99
Catwoman #27 (Cover A Joelle Jones), $3.99
Catwoman #27 (Cover B Jenny Frison Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover A Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover B David Finch Martian Manhunter Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover C Stanley Artgerm Lau Kull Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover D Kael Ngu Spectre Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover E Doug Mahnke), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #5 (Of 7)(Cover F Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion Black & White Variant), AR
Dollar Comics The Sandman #23 (Cover A Dave McKean), $1.00
Flash Volume 13 Rogues’ Reign TP, $17.99
Flash Year One TP, $17.99
JLA By Grant Omnibus Omnibus HC, $150.00
Joker Harley Criminal Sanity #6 (Of 8)(Cover A Francesco Mattina), $5.99
Joker Harley Criminal Sanity #6 (Of 8)(Cover B Jason Badower), AR
Justice League #57 (Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Justice League #57 (Cover B Philip Tan), AR
Looney Tunes #257 (Cover A Scott Gross), $2.99
Nightwing #76 (Cover A Travis Moore), $3.99
Nightwing #76 (Cover B Alan Quah), AR
Plunge HC, $24.99
Rorschach #2 (Of 12)(Cover A Jorge Fornes), $4.99
Rorschach #2 (Of 12)(Cover B Peach Momoko), AR
Super Sons Omnibus Expanded Edition HC (11/24/20 per UCS Comic Distributors), $99.99
Superman Action Comics Volume 3 Leviathan Hunt TP, $16.99
Teen Titans #47 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Teen Titans #47 (Cover B Babs Tarr Team Variant), AR
Underworld Unleashed The 25th Anniversary Edition TP, $29.99


Monday, November 9, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for November 10, 2020

DC COMICS:

American Vampire 1976 #2 (Of 9)(Cover A Rafael Albuquerque), $3.99
American Vampire 1976 #2 (Of 9)(Cover B Francesco Francavilla), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #3 (Of 7)(Greg Capullo 3rd Printing Variant Cover), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Infinite Hours Exxxtreme #1 (Cover A Kyle Hotz), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Infinite Hours Exxxtreme #1 (Cover B Rafael Grampa Card Stock Variant), AR
Detective Comics #1030 (Cover A Bilquis Evely), $3.99
Detective Comics #1030 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #765 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Flash #765 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Forever People By Jack Kirby TP, $29.99
Girl TP, $7.99
Green Lantern Season Two #9 (Of 12)(Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Green Lantern Season Two #9 (Of 12)(Cover B Chris Burnham), AR
Hawkman #29 (Cover A Mikel Janin), $3.99
Hawkman #29 (Cover B Sebastian Fiumara Team Variant), AR
Punchline Special #1 (Cover A Yasmine Putri), $4.99
Punchline Special #1 (Cover B Frank Cho Card Stock Variant), AR
Punchline Special #1 (Cover C Blank Variant), AR
Punchline Special #1 (Cover D Jorge Jimenez Card Stock Variant), AR
Superman #27 (Cover A Ivan Reis & Danny Miki), $3.99
Superman #27 (Cover B Tony S. Daniel & Danny Miki), AR
Teen Titans Go! Roll With It! TP, $9.99
Teen Titans Raven And Beast Boy Hardcover Box Set, $39.99
Wonder Woman #766 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #766 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR
Y The Last Man Compendium Volume 1 TP, $59.99


Monday, November 2, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for November 3, 2020

DC COMICS:

Batman #102 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99
Batman #102 (Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #102 (Cover C Jorge Jimenez Ghost-Maker Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Superman Volume 1 Who Are the Secret Six TP, $17.99
Batman The Adventures Continue #6 (Of 7)(Cover A Khary Randolph), $3.99
Batman The Adventures Continue #6 (Of 7)(Cover B Kaare Andrews), AR
Daphne Byrne HC, $24.99
DC Classics The Batman Adventures #6 (Cover A Rick Burchett), $1.99
DCeased Dead Planet #5 (Of 7)(Cover A David Finch), $3.99
DCeased Dead Planet #5 (Of 7)(Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
DCeased Dead Planet #5 (Of 7)(Cover C Ben Oliver Movie Homage Card Stock Variant), AR
Dreaming Waking Hours #4 (Of 12)(Cover A Jeremy Wilson), $3.99
Hard Time The Complete Series HC, $39.99
Hellblazer Rise And Fall #2 (Of 3)(Cover A Darick Robertson), $6.99
Hellblazer Rise And Fall #2 (Of 3)(Cover B J.H. Williams III), AR
Justice League #56 (Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Justice League #56 (Cover B Tony S. Daniel & Danny Miki), AR
Justice League Unlimited Time After Time TP, $9.99
Lucifer Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $125.00
Plastic Man Rubber Banded The Deluxe Edition HC, $69.99
Sandman The Deluxe Edition Volume 1 HC, $49.99
Strange Adventures Director’s Cut #1 (Cover A Mitch Gerads & Evan Doc Shaner), $5.99
Supergirl Volume 3 Infectious TP, $24.99
Superman The City Of Tomorrow Volume 2 TP, $39.99
Sweet Tooth The Return #1 (Of 6)(Cover A Jeff Lemire), $3.99
Sweet Tooth The Return #1 (Of 6)(Cover B Jim Lee Card Stock Variant), AR
Tales From The Dark Multiverse Batman Hush #1 (Cover A David Marquez), $5.99
Teen Titans Deathstroke The Terminus Agenda TP, $16.99
Victor And Nora A Gotham Love Story TP, $16.99
Young Justice #20 (Cover A John Timms), $3.99
Young Justice #20 (Cover B Derrick Chew Card Stock Variant), AR

 

Monday, October 26, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for October 27, 2020

DC COMICS:

Absolute Swamp Thing By Alan Moore Volume 1 HC (New Edition), $99.99
Absolute Swamp Thing By Alan Moore Volume 2 HC, $99.99
Action Comics #1026 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1026 (Cover B Lucio Parrillo), AR
Batgirl #50 (Cover A Joshua Middleton), $5.99
Batgirl #50 (Cover B Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson), AR
Batman 80 Years Of The Bat Family TP, $29.99
Batman Beyond #48 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #48 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR
Batman Superman #13 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #13 (Cover B Mark Brooks Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition HC, $29.99
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3) Playing Cards, AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover A Jason Fabok), $6.99
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover B Jason Fabok Red Hood Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover C Jason Fabok Purple Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover D Jason Fabok Black & White Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover E Jason Fabok The Killing Joke Hawaiian Shirt And Camera Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover F Jason Fabok Stand-Up Comedian Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover G Jason Fabok Endgame Mohawk Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #3 (Of 3)(Cover H Contact Cover Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal Rise Of The New God #1 (Cover A Ian Bertram), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Rise Of The New God #1 (Cover B Bosslogic Card Stock Variant), AR
DC Connect Checklist Poster #5, AR
DC Poster Portfolio DCeased TP, $24.99
Detective Comics #1029 (Cover A Kenneth Rocafort), $3.99
Detective Comics #1029 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #764 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Flash #764 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
House Of Whispers Volume 3 Watching The Watchers TP, $19.99
John Constantine Hellblazer #11, $3.99
Justice League Dark #27 (Cover A Yanick Paquette), $3.99
Justice League Dark #27 (Cover B Kael Ngu), AR
Last God Songs Of Lost Children #1, $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #10 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $3.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #10 (Cover B Darko Lafuente), AR
Red Hood Outlaw #50 (Cover A Dexter Soy), $5.99
Red Hood Outlaw #50 (Cover B Philip Tan), AR
Shazam The Deluxe Edition HC, $34.99
Suicide Squad #10 (Cover A Bruno Redondo), $3.99
Suicide Squad #10 (Cover B Travis Moore), AR
Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen Who Killed Jimmy Olsen? TP, $29.99
Wonder Woman #765 (Cover A David Marquez), $4.99
Wonder Woman #765 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR


Wednesday, October 14, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for October 13, 2020

DC COMICS:

Batman And The Outsiders #17 (Cover A Tyler Kirkham), $3.99
Batman And The Outsiders #17 (Cover B Sanford Greene), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Jason Fabok Joker Shark 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $6.99
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Jason Fabok Joker Shark Black & White 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $6.99
Batman’s Grave #11 (Of 12)(Cover A Bryan Hitch), $3.99
Batman’s Grave #11 (Of 12)(Cover B Ashley Wood), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover A Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion Card Stock Foil Embossed Variant), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover B David Finch Darkseid Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover C Alex Garner Superboy-Prime Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover D Stanley Artgerm Lau Green Lantern John Stewart Card Stock Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover E Doug Mahnke), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal #4 (Of 7)(Cover F Greg Capullo & Jonathan Glapion Black & White Variant), AR
DC The Doomed And The Damned #1, $9.99
Detective Comics #1028 (Cover A Kenneth Rocafort), $3.99
Detective Comics #1028 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Dollhouse Family HC, $24.99
Doomsday Clock The Complete Collection HC, $39.99
Flash #763 (Cover A Bernard Chang), $3.99
Flash #763 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Green Lantern Season Two #8 (Of 12)(Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Green Lantern Season Two #8 (Of 12)(Cover B Simone Bianchi), AR
Hawkman #28 (Cover A Mikel Janín), $3.99
Hawkman #28 (Cover B Sebastian Fiumara), AR
Justice League Odyssey #25 (Cover A Ladronn), $3.99
Justice League Odyssey #25 (Cover B Skan), AR
Rorschach #1 (Of 12)(Cover A Jorge Fornes), $4.99
Rorschach #1 (Of 12)(Cover B Jae Lee), AR
Rorschach #1 (Of 12)(Cover C Blank Variant), AR
Strange Adventures #6 (Of 12)(Cover A Mitch Gerads), $4.99
Strange Adventures #6 (Of 12)(Cover B Evan Doc Shaner), AR
Superman #26 (Cover A Ivan Reis & Joe Prado), $3.99
Superman #26 (Cover B Tony S. Daniel), AR
Swamp Thing Twin Branches TP, $16.99
Wonder Woman #764 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #764 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR


Tuesday, October 6, 2020

#IReadsYou Review: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1 (2020)
DC COMICS – @DCComics

[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]

SCRIPT: Brian Michael Bendis
PENCILS: Ryan Sook
INKS: Ryan Sook and Wade von Grawbadger
COLORS: Jordie Bellaire
LETTERS: Dave Sharpe
EDITOR: Brian Cunningham
COVER: Ryan Sook
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Ryan Sook; Jim Cheung with Romulo Fajardo, Jr.
32pp, Color, $3.99 U.S. (January 2020)

Rated “T+” for “Teen Plus”

Legion of Super-Heroes created by  writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino; Superboy created by Jerry Siegel


The Legion of Super-Heroes is a DC Comics superhero team created by writer Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino.  First appearing in Adventure Comics #247 (cover dated: April 1958), the Legion is a group of super-powered beings living in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Comics Universe.

Initially, the Legion of Super-Heroes was portrayed as a group of time travelers and was closely associated with the original version of Superboy.  [Created by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, the original Superboy was depicted as Superman/Clark Kent being a superhero when he was a teenager.]  It was in Adventure Comics #247 that Superboy met three teenagers from the 30th century:  Lightning Boy, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy.  They were members of a “super-hero club,” called the “Legion of Super-Heroes,” that had been formed with Superboy as its inspiration.

Lightning Boy, Saturn Girl, and Cosmic Boy had time traveled to the past to recruit Superboy as a member of their club.  After a series of tests, Superboy was awarded membership and returned to his own time.  Strangely, this adventure was intended as a one-off story focusing on Superboy, but the Legion of Super-Heroes proved so popular that the team returned for an encore in Adventure Comics #267 (December 1959), on their way to being a stable of the DC Comics.

The Legion's origin story has been rebooted a few times, and Superboy's part in the Legion's origin story has been omitted or altered.  Legion of Super-Heroes comic book series have come and gone, but the popular team has returned in a new series, entitled Legion of Super-Heroes, of course.  It is written by Brian Michael Bendis; drawn by Ryan Sook (pencils) and Wade von Grawbadger (inks); colored by Jordie Bellaire; and lettered by Dave Sharpe.  The new series focuses on a Legion that has banded together to stop the galaxy from repeating its past mistakes.

Legion of Super-Heroes #1 finds Ultra Boy chasing a murderous group of aliens belonging to the race known as “the Horraz.”  In these alien's possession is a canister that contains an ancient and powerful device, and they were apparently delivering it to “Mordru” the demon gangster.  Luckily, Legionnaires Karate Kid, Wildfire, and Star Boy arrive to help Ultra Boy.

Meanwhile, the Legion of Super-Heroes has pulled Superboy/Jon Kent from the time stream with the intent of making him the newest Legionnaire.  By doing this, however, the Legion may have done something terribly wrong.

I recently came across an interview of writer Brian Michael Bendis in which he said that he wanted to do upbeat stories set in the future.  In this new Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Bendis has written his best first issue for DC Comics since his tenure began in 2018.  It is indeed exciting and spiffy and full of bubbly Legionnaires, to say nothing of their awesome headquarters.  I am not a devoted Legion of Super-Heroes fan, so I am happy with this first issue, although I don't know if it will satisfy the biggest Legion fans.  I would like to see future issues really delve into the characters.

Ryan Sook's art recalls DC Comics' space age and early Silver Age comic book art.  The storytelling is clear, and Wade von Grawbadger's inks give Sook's pencils weight and heft.  Grawbadger's inks also make Sook's pencils look like the pencil art of Stuart Immonen, with whom Grawbadger has formed one of the best art teams of the last several years.

As usual Jordie Bellaire's colors are a delight.  Here, she gives some of the pages candy-colored hints. Dave Sharpe's sharp lettering completes the futuristic vibe of the story.  And Ryan Sook's cover art for this first issue will make it stand out on comic book shelves.

So, yeah, this is only the first issue, but I'm excited for a Legion of Super-Heroes comic book series in a way that I have not been in decades.  I don't know if it will make me a devoted Legionnaire, but I really like the start for Legion of Super-Heroes 2020.

8 out of 10

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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Monday, September 28, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for September 29, 2020

DC COMICS:

Batman Detective Comics Volume 3 Greetings From Gotham TP, $17.99
Batman Knight Out HC, $39.99
Batman Superman Annual #1, $4.99
Batman The Joker War Zone #1 (Cover A Ben Oliver), $5.99
Batman The Joker War Zone #1 (Cover B Derrick Chew Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3) Playing Cards, AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover A Jason Fabok), $6.99
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover B Jason Fabok Batgirl Variant), $6.99
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover C Jason Fabok Yellow Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover D Jason Fabok Black & White Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover E Jason Fabok Joker Behind Bars Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover F Jason Fabok Death In The Family Top Hat And Monocle Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #2 (Of 3)(Cover G Jason Fabok Joker Applying Makeup Variant), AR
Dark Nights Death Metal Multiverse’s End #1 (Cover A Michael Golden), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Multiverse’s End #1 (Cover B Arthur Adams), AR
DC Connect Checklist Poster #4, AR
Harley Quinn And The Birds Of Prey #3 (Of 4)(Cover A Amanda Conner), $5.99
Harley Quinn And The Birds Of Prey #3 (Of 4)(Cover B Ian MacDonald), AR
John Constantine Hellblazer #10, $3.99
John Constantine Hellblazer Volume 1 Marks Of Woe TP, $19.99
Justice League Annual #2, $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #9 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $3.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #9 (Cover B Andre Araujo), AR
Low Low Woods HC, $24.99
Red Hood Outlaw #49 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Red Hood Outlaw #49 (Cover B Philip Tan), AR
Wonder Woman #763 (Cover A David Marquez), $4.99
Wonder Woman #763 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR
Wonder Woman 1984 #1 (Cover A Nicola Scott), $3.99
Wonder Woman 1984 #1 (Cover B Robin Eisenberg Rooster Teeth Variant), AR


Monday, September 21, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for September 22, 2020

DC COMICS:

Absolute Dark Knight HC (New Edition), $99.99
Action Comics #1025 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1025 (Cover B Lucio Parrillo), AR
Aquaman #63 (Cover A Robson Rocha), $3.99
Aquaman #63 (Cover B Tyler Kirkham), AR
Batgirl #49 (Cover A Giuseppe Camuncoli), $3.99
Batgirl #49 (Cover B Mirka Andolfo), AR
Batman Beyond #47 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #47 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR
Batman By Paul Dini Omnibus HC, $125.00
Batman Superman #12 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #12 (Cover B Lee Weeks), AR
Batman The Demon Trilogy HC, $75.00
Books Of Magic #23, $3.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Speed Metal #1 (Cover A Howard Porter), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Speed Metal #1 (Cover B Peach Momoko), AR
DC Poster Portfolio Francesco Mattina TP, $24.99
Doom Patrol Weight Of The Worlds TP, $19.99
Flash #762 (Cover A Howard Porter), $3.99
Flash #762 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Flash Volume 11 The Greatest Trick Of All TP, $17.99
Justice League Dark #26 (Cover A Yanick Paquette), $3.99
Justice League Dark #26 (Cover B Kael Ngu Card Stock Variant), AR
Last God #9, $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes Five Years Later Omnibus Volume 1 HC, $150.00
Looney Tunes #256, $2.99
Shazam #15 (Cover A Brandon Peterson), $3.99
Shazam #15 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR
Suicide Squad #9 (Cover A Bruno Redondo), $3.99
Suicide Squad #9 (Cover B Travis Moore), AR

Monday, September 7, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for September 8, 2020

DC COMICS:

Animal Man By Grant Morrison 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Volume 2 HC, $39.99
Aquaman Volume 3 Manta Vs Machine TP, $17.99
Basketful Of Heads HC, $24.99
Batman #90 (Jorge Jimenez 3rd Printing Black & White Variant Cover), $3.99
Batman #92 (Cover D Jorge Jimenez Punchline Retailer Appreciation Variant), AR
Batman And The Outsiders #16 (Cover A Tyler Kirkham), $3.99
Batman And The Outsiders #16 (Cover B Michael Golden), AR
Batman Detective Comics Volume 2 Arkham Knight TP, $17.99
Batman The Adventures Continue #1 (Of 6)(Dave Johnson 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Batman The Adventures Continue #2 (Of 6)(Sean Murphy 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $3.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Trinity Crisis #1 (One Shot)(Cover A Francis Manapul), $5.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Trinity Crisis #1 (One Shot)(Cover B Kyle Hotz), AR
DC Classics The Batman Adventures #4, $1.99
Flash #761 (Cover A Howard Porter), $3.99
Flash #761 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
Green Lantern Season Two #7 (Of 12)(Cover A Liam Sharp), $3.99
Green Lantern Season Two #7 (Of 12)(Cover B Howard Porter), AR
Hawkman #27 (Cover A Mikel Janin), $3.99
Hawkman #27 (Cover B Gerardo Zaffino), AR
Joker Harley Criminal Sanity #5 (Of 9)(Cover A Francesco Mattina), $5.99
Joker Harley Criminal Sanity #5 (Of 9)(Cover B Mico Suayan), AR
Justice League Odyssey #24 (Cover A Jose Ladronn), $3.99
Justice League Odyssey #24 (Cover B Jung-Geun Yoon), AR
Last God #3 (Kai Carpenter 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $4.99
Nightwing #74 (Cover A Travis Moore), AR
Nightwing #74 (Cover B Alan Quah), $3.99
Superman #25 (Cover A Ivan Reis & Joe Prado), $5.99
Superman #25 (Cover B Bryan Hitch), AR
Superman #25 (Cover C Ivan Reis Synmar Card Stock Variant), AR
Wonder Woman #762 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Wonder Woman #762 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant), AR
Wonder Woman #762 (Cover C Mikel Janin Liar Liar Card Stock Variant), AR

Monday, August 31, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for September 1, 2020

DC COMICS:

Batman #98 (Cover A David Finch), $3.99
Batman #98 (Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman #98 (Cover C Jorge Jimenez Catwoman Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman The Adventures Continue #4 (Of 7)(Cover A James Harren), $3.99
Batman The Adventures Continue #4 (Of 7)(Cover B Ben Caldwell Card Stock Variant), AR
Booster Gold Future Lost HC, $39.99
DC Connect Checklist Poster #3, AR
DC Super Hero Girls Midterms TP, $9.99
DCeased Dead Planet #3 (Of 7)(Cover A David Finch), $3.99
DCeased Dead Planet #3 (Of 7)(Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR
DCeased Dead Planet #3 (Of 7)(Cover C Yasmine Putri Movie Homage Card Stock Variant), AR
Dollar Comics Batman #663, $1.00
Dollar Comics Catwoman #1 (2002), $1.00
Dreaming Waking Hours #2 (Of 12), $3.99
Flash Savage Velocity TP, $39.99
Green Arrow The Longbow Hunters Saga Omnibus Volume 1 HC, $150.00
Hellblazer Rise And Fall #1 (Of 3)(Cover A Darick Robertson), $6.99
Hellblazer Rise And Fall #1 (Of 3)(Cover B Lee Bermejo), AR
Hellblazer Volume 23 No Future TP, $29.99
He-Man And The Masters Of The Multiverse TP, $17.99
Justice League #52 (Cover A Cully Hamner), $3.99
Justice League #52 (Cover B Nick Derington), AR
Powers The Best Ever HC, $29.99
Shazam #14 (Cover A Dale Eaglesham), $3.99
Shazam #14 (Cover B Dale Keown), AR
Spectre The Wrath Of The Spectre Omnibus HC, $125.00
Strange Adventures #5 (Of 12)(Cover A Mitch Gerads), $4.99
Strange Adventures #5 (Of 12)(Cover B Evan Doc Shaner), AR
Supergirl Cosmic Adventures In The 8th Grade TP (New Edition), $9.99
Teen Titan Beast Boy TP,
Young Justice #18 (Cover A John Timms), $3.99
Young Justice #18 (Cover B Derrick Chew Card Stock Variant), AR

Monday, August 24, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for August 25, 2020

DC COMICS:

Action Comics #1024 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99
Action Comics #1024 (Cover B Lucio Parrillo), AR
Amethyst #5 (Of 6), $3.99
Batgirl #48 (Cover A Guiseppe Camuncoli), $3.99
Batgirl #48 (Cover B Ian McDonald Variant), AR
Batman Beyond #46 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Batman Beyond #46 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR
Batman By Grant Morrison Omnibus Volume 3 HC, $75.00
Batman Superman #11 (Cover A David Marquez), $3.99
Batman Superman #11 (Cover B Jae Lee Card Stock Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3) Playing Cards, AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3) Playing Cards, AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover A Jason Fabok), $6.99
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover B Jason Fabok Batman Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover C Jason Fabok Green Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover D Jason Fabok Black & White Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover E Jason Fabok Red Hood Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover F Jason Fabok Joker Fish Variant), AR
Batman Three Jokers #1 (Of 3)(Cover G Jason Fabok Joker Bomb Variant), AR
Books Of Magic #22, $3.99
Dark Nights Death Metal #2 (Of 7)(Greg Capullo 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal #3 (Of 7)(Greg Capullo 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $4.99
Dark Nights Death Metal Legends Of The Dark Knights #1 (Tony S. Daniel 2nd Printing Variant Cover), $5.99
DCeased Unkillables HC, $22.99
Detective Comics #1026 (Cover A Kenneth Rocafort), $3.99
Detective Comics #1026 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR
Flash #760 (Cover A Howard Porter), $3.99
Flash #760 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR
gen:LOCK TP, $16.99
John Constantine Hellblazer #9, $3.99
Justice League Dark #25 (Cover A Yanick Paquette), $3.99
Justice League Dark #25 (Cover B Lee Bermejo ), AR
Justice League Odyssey Volume 3 Final Frontier TP, $16.99
Justice League Unlimited Galactic Justice TP, $9.99
Last God #8, $4.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #8 (Cover A Ryan Sook), $3.99
Legion Of Super-Heroes #8 (Cover B Dustin Nguyen), AR
Plunge #6 (Of 6)(Cover A Jeremy Wilson), $3.99
Plunge #6 (Of 6)(Cover B Gary Frank), AR
Question The Deaths Of Vic Sage #4 (Of 4)(Cover A Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz), $6.99
Question The Deaths Of Vic Sage #4 (Of 4)(Cover B Andrea Sorrentino), AR
Red Hood Outlaw #48 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99
Red Hood Outlaw #48 (Cover B Philip Tan), AR
Suicide Squad #8 (Cover A Daniel Sampere & Juan Albarran), $3.99
Suicide Squad #8 (Cover B Jeremy Roberts), AR
Superman The Man Of Steel Volume 1 HC, $49.99
Teen Titans Annual #2, $4.99
Wonder Woman #761 (Cover A David Marquez), $4.99
Wonder Woman #761 (Cover B Joshua Middleton Card Stock Variant Cover), AR

Monday, July 20, 2020

DC Comics from Lunar/UCS Distributors for July 21, 2020

DC COMICS:

Action Comics #1023 (Cover A John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson), $3.99

Action Comics #1023 (Cover B Lucio Parillo), AR

Amethyst #4 (Of 6), $3.99

Batgirl #47 (Cover A Giuseppe Camuncoli), $3.99

Batgirl #47 (Cover B Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson), AR

Batman #95 (Cover A Jorge Jimenez), $3.99

Batman #95 (Cover B Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant), AR

Batman #95 (Cover C Jorge Jimenez Joker Card Stock Variant), AR

Batman Beyond #45 (Cover A Dan Mora), $3.99

Batman Beyond #45 (Cover B Francis Manapul), AR

Batman Beyond Volume 7 First Flight TP, $16.99

Books Of Magic #21, $3.99

Detective Comics #1024 (Cover A Brad Walker & Andrew Hennessy), $3.99

Detective Comics #1024 (Cover B Lee Bermejo Card Stock Variant), AR

Flash #758 (Cover A Rafa Sandoval & Jordi Tarragona), $3.99

Flash #758 (Cover B In-Hyuk Lee), AR

Flash United They Fall TP, $17.99

Green Lantern Green Arrow Space Traveling Heroes HC, $49.99

House Of Mystery The Bronze Age Omnibus Volume 2 HC, $150.00

Joker Harley Criminal Sanity Secret Files #1 (Cover A David Mack), $5.99

Justice League Dark #24 (Cover A Yanick Paquette), $3.99

Justice League Dark #24 (Cover B John Giang), AR

Last God #7, $4.99

Shazam #13 (Cover A Dale Eaglesham), $3.99

Shazam #13 (Cover B Julian Totino Tedesco Card Stock Variant), AR

Wonder Woman Through The Years HC (July 15 per Diamond), $39.99

RANDOM HOUSE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS
Wonder Woman Adventures Volume 1 Diana And The Island Of No Return HC, $16.99

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
All-Star Bundle, $35.95
DC Companion Duo Bundle, $34.95

Games - NECA/WIZKIDS
FCBD 2020 DC Comics Dice Masters FCBD Promotional Team Pack Assortment, AR

Merchandise
Batman Super Powers Robin Maquette, AR
DC Comics Elseworld Series Batman Who Laughs ARTFX Statue, AR
DC Heroes Starfire 16 Inch Maquette, AR
DC Multiverse 7 Inch Scale Wave 2 Action Figure, AR
DC Multiverse Wave 2 Wonder Woman 7 Inch Scale Action Figure, AR
DC Multiverse Wave 2 Wonder Woman Gold 7 Inch Scale Action Figure, AR
DC Premier Collection Tas Batman Statue, AR
DC Supergirl Returns Bishoujo Statue, AR
Justice League Animated Aquaman Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Batman Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Green Lantern John Stewart Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Hawkgirl Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Martian Manhunter Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Superman Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated The Flash Action Figure, AR
Justice League Animated Wonder Woman Action Figure, AR


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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

#IReadsYou Review: YEAR OF THE VILLAIN SPECIAL #1

DC'S YEAR OF THE VILLAIN SPECIAL No. 1
DC COMICS – @DCComics

[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]

EDITOR: Mike Cotton; Marie Javins
COVER: Greg Capullo and FCO
VARIANT COVER ARTISTS: Jim Cheung with Tomeu Morey; Alex Maleev; Stanley “Artgerm” Lau
32pp, Color, 0.25¢ U.S. (July 2019)

Rated “T” for “Teen”

DC Comics' “Year of the Villain” is a crossover comic book event that officially kicks off in July 2019 with Year of the Villain: The Offer.  Although the beginnings of the event have already been hinted at in regular DC Comics titles like Action Comics, on May 1st, 2019, readers got a first look at “Year of the Villain” a specially priced comic book.

DC's Year of the Villain Special #1 is a .25¢ special preview comic book.  It contains what are essentially the three opening or prologue chapters of “Year of the Villain.”  They are “Doom,” “Leviathan,” and “Justice.”  The final eight pages of this comic book comprise an article that offers text pieces, art, sketches, and a list of 20 individual comic book issues that lead up to the official beginning of “Year of the Villain.”

The following paragraphs include a brief synopsis and review of each of the three chapters offered in DC's Year of the Villain Special #1:

Doom

STORY: Scott Snyder
ART: Jim Cheung
COLOR: Tomeu Morey
LETTERS: Tom Napolitano
EDITOR: Marie Javins

Amanda Blake Waller, the leader of multiple clandestine agencies, including “Task Force X” (a.k.a. The Suicide Squad), has arrived at the White House for a meeting with the President of the United States.  What she finds instead is Lex Luthor and the Legion of Doom.  Luthor has an offer to make Waller and every supervillain on Earth.

I wasn't planning on reading “Year of the Villain,” but this tense, exciting, eight-page piece got me interested in this event.  I generally don't like comic book events, but...  Plus, there is a shocking ending, and I rarely can resist the lovely art of Jim Cheung, in this case, expertly colored by the great Tomeu Morey.

Leviathan

STORY: Brian Michael Bendis
ART: Alex Maleev
COLORS: Alex Maleev
LETTERS: Josh Reed
EDITOR: Mike Cotton

Batgirl has arrived in Seattle to join Green Arrow in battling Merlyn.  However, Merlyn is desperate to tell them something... until Leviathan arrives.  Later, Robin (Damian Wayne) has a shocking question to ask his father, Batman.

This chapter does not start off that strongly; then, it explodes.  Plus, the last panel with Damian offers an explosive surprise.  Oh, and I can't resist the team of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev.

Justice

STORY: James Tynion IV
ART: Francis Manapul
COLOR: Francis Manapul
LETTERS: Tom Napolitano
EDITOR: Marie Javins

The Justice League is at the “Universe's End,” trying to save the Gorathian System from the void.  With so much mind-bending rescues to make, Superman announces that it is time to make the League grow.  Which heroes will get the call?  Batman has a simple answer.

If you are still in doubt about “Year of the Villain,” this eight-page treat will put those doubts to rest.  I think you will want to at least sample some more.  Plus, this story offers lovely Francis Manapul art.

DC Insider: Year of the Villain

WRITER: Andrew Serwin
EDITOR: Mike Cotton

There is a lot of information here.  The lists of pertinent comic books that readers will need to fully enjoy the beginnings of “Year of the Villain” will make preview comic book a must-have.

8 out of 10

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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