Previews Picks–Comics and Graphic Novels Coming in September
ARCHIE COMICS
Betty & Veronica: Boy Trouble Volume 1 TPB – This collects the experimental storyline from B&V Double Digest #151-154 featuring the “new look” of the “realistic” art style. [p. 236]
ATOMIC BOOK COMPANY
I Keee You!!: A Collection of Overheards OGN – Indie artists illustrate real-life bizarre overheard conversations. [p. 238]
DARK HORSE COMICS
Groo: Hell On Earth #1 – Sergio Aragones’ Groo the Barbarian is back in an all-new mini-series. Grab the cheese dip and keep your swords in your sheaths, mendicants! [p. 29]
DC COMICS
Countdown Weeks 34 to 31 – It’s the Countdown to the end featuring the talents of: Paul Dini, Keith Giffen, Sean McKeever, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Jesus Saiz, Tony Bedard, Jim Calafiore, and Adam Beechen. Countdown is a yearlong weekly series filled with explosive action set around Mary Marvel, Donna Troy, Jason Todd and Jimmy Olsen. [p. 72]
Countdown Presents The Search for Ray Palmer: Wildstorm #1 - This is a tour of the new DC multiverse with Kyle Rayner, Donna Troy, and Jason Todd as your guides as they look for the original Atom, Ray Palmer. [p. 74]
Wonder Girl #1 - Teen Titans, Go! writer, J. Torres explores the teen hero in her very own mini-series. [p. 79]
Tales of the Sinestro Corps Presents Paralax #1 – This is the first of a series of specials focusing on Corps members as they tie in to the Sinestro Corps War. [p. 83]
Showcase Presents: The Great Disaster Featuring The Atomic Knights and Hercules Vol. 1 TPB – Is this the future of the DC universe? This could be what Countdown is coming to at the end. Check out another Showcase classic reprinting stories from Hercules Unbound, Kamandi, Superman, Strange Adventures, and more. All by classic creators like: Jack Kirby, Walt Simonson, and David Michelinie. [p. 85]
JLA/Hitman #1 – Garth Ennis’ irreverent anti-hero, Tommy Monaghan, star of the late-lamented Hitman series, is back in a two-issue story from the original creative team. [p. 97]
DC COMICS/JOHNNY DC
Scooby-Doo #121 – Scooby and the gang encounter the Abominable Snowman in this prequel to the upcoming movie—with art by frequent CBH-guest, Scott Neely!
MARVEL COMICS
Captain America: The Chosen #1 & 2 – How does Marvel keep the flame burning for Cap? By releasing a mini-series by New York Times best-selling author, David Morrell. [p. 21]
Franklin Richards: Monster Mash One Shot – In the clever, funny, and warm tradition of Calvin & Hobbes, the Franklin Richards one shots find the title character getting into trouble and adventures with his sitter/sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E. the Robot.
Iron Man: Enter the Mandarin #1 – Mandarin’s the baddie for the upcoming Iron Man movie. This mini-series explores Stark’s first encounter with his arch foe. [p. 39]
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #16 – Hawkeye meets The Avengers in the Marvel Adventures universe. Is he friend or foe? Either way, with Jeff Parker writing, you’re going to have fun! [p. 43]
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #28 – Kids loved Silver Surfer in the movie. Older readers might remember his philosophical bent in his original Stan Lee series. Action Philosophers writer, Fred Ven Lente brings the Surfer to all-ages comics. [p. 43]
Marvel Comics Presents #1 – It’s an all-new Marvel heroes anthology. [p. 46]
Penance: Relentless #1 – The Civil War really messed up former New Warrior, Robbie Baldwin! As the hero once known as Speedball continues to melt down alongside the villains of Thunderbolts, this mini-series serves to explore this twisted character. [p. 57]
IDW PUBLISHING
30 Days of Night: Beyond Barrow #1 – Series creator, Steve Niles, returns to his concept just in time for the premiere of the 30 Days of Night movie. Legendary artist, Bill Sienkiewicz provides the frightening visuals of the newest vampire attack on the darkest town in the U.S. [p. 311]
Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Gorn One Shot – This is the first in a series of one shots that will highlight the array of beings that populate the Trek universe. [p. 315]
IMAGE COMICS
Suburban Glamour #1 – Teenagers, suburbia, boredom, and magic (?)—Each is a theme in the new mini-series from Phonogram co-creator, Jamie McKelvie. [p. 154]
LITTLE BROWN AND COMPANY
Tintin Hardcover Boxed Set – Herge’s classic creation is enjoying renewed interest thanks to the announcement of the upcoming film trilogy by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson. Grab all the greatness at once in this 24-volume set. [p. 321]
TOKYOPOP
Warcraft: The Sunwell Trilogy Ultimate Edition – This is an oversized hard cover manga collection. [p. 344]
BOOKS
101 Ways to Flip the Bird Soft Cover – The writers give us important lessons for our everyday. [p. 404]
Baltimore, or, The Steadfast Tin Soldier & The Vampire Hard Cover – Hellboy creator, Mike Mignola writes this paranormal horror with Christopher Golden and provides over 150 new illustrations. [p. 402]
I Am America (And So Can You) Hard Cover – Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report writes this book (methinks in character) detailing his thoughts on the world. Watch out Howard Stern; Colbert’s looking to dethrone you as the King of All Media! [p. 404]
Mad About Star Wars Soft Cover – It’s a collection of Mad Magazine’s take on Star Wars that spans 30 years. [p. 404]
The Zen of the Zombie: Better Living Through the Undead Hard Cover – Feel like a zombie as you walk through this life? Learn how to go with that feeling. [p. 404]
July 17th, 2007 at 5:28 am
Hey, I just wanted to drop you a note to say thanks for the support you’ve been giving Phonogram and my own book.