Previews Picks–Comics and Graphic Novels Coming in December
Comic Book Coming Attractions–CBH’s Picks from OCTOBER PREVIEWS
DC Comics
Countdown: Arena #1-4 – Are you a fan of DC’s Elseworlds series? Do you remember Marvel’s Secret Wars? Many of the 52 new worlds in DC’s Multiverse are based on popular Elseworlds mini-series. Different versions of major heroes are abducted and pitted against each other in this four week long series. [p. 61]
Bat Lash #1 – If there is a list of series that fans think deserve a second chance, Bat Lash is near the top. The unusual Western is back with one of the original creators, Sergio Aragones, onboard along with living legend, John Severin. [p. 65]
Legion of Super-Heroes #37 – Jim Shooter was writing this series when he was twelve. He’s probably got a good handle on it. Shooter’s back—is the Legion ready for him? [p. 84]
Batman: False Faces Hard Cover – Brian K. Vaughan’s (Ex Machina, Y: The Last Man) Batman stories are collected in one hard cover. [p. 87]
Showcase Presents: Robin, The Boy Wonder Vol. 1 TPB – With over 500 pages of stories from Batman, Detective Comics, Jimmy Olsen, Justice League of America, Teen Titans, and Brave and the Bold, this is the definitive collection for the Robin fan. [p. 93]
DC Comics/Johnny DC
Cartoon Network Block Party #40 – Hey, cartoon fans! Ever wish there were more new episodes of your favorite shows like Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends or Camp Lazlo? Wish no further—all you have to do is pick up an issue of Cartoon Network Block Party. [p. 98]
DC Comics/Vertigo
Northlanders #1 – DMZ and Local writer, Brian Wood has a new ongoing series. [p. 112]
Dynamite Entertainment
Superpowers #0 – Preview Alex Ross’ new series for a buck. [p. 257]
Darkman #1 – Another Sam Raimi movie gets a comic book. Check out all new stories starring the scarred vigilante. [p. 259]
Image Comics
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve #1 – The spotlight is on longtime Invincible supporting character, Atom Eve. [p. 137]
Marvel
Ultimate Iron Man II #1 – Science fiction novelist Orson Scott Card is back with another mini-series about the beginnings of the Ultimate Tony Stark. [p. 6]
Ultimates 3 #1 – Finally! The next installment of The Ultimates is here and Jeph Loeb and Joe Madureira bringing the excitement. [p. 10]
Amazing Spider-Man #546-548 – Amazing is now the only Spider-Man title, but don’t worry it’s coming out 3 times a month (at least for now). Dan Slott, known for fun and inventive storytelling on She-Hulk and Thing, is the new writer. Steve McNiven, Civil War artist extraordinaire, is on bringing his incredible pencils to the title. [p. 14]
Spider-Man Family #6 – Chris Eliopoulos’ Franklin Richards comic is funny and smart. He’s the perfect writer artist for a Spider-Man story. Wait, did I say smart? It says in Marvel Previews that the story co-stars Frog Thor! Hmmm. [p. 19]
Fantastic Four: Isla De La Muerta! One Shot – A tropical vacation turns into a monster hunt. The visuals by Juan Doe are going to make this one a winner. [p. 29]
Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom One Shot – Brand new Kirby-tastic, Hulk smash, big monster action coming at ya! [p. 33]
World War Hulk: Warbound #1 – WWH writer Greg Pak and JSA artist Leornard Kirk bring you this new mini-series about the surviving Hulk-friends post-World War Hulk. [p. 38]
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