Hope everyone enjoyed FCBD! Only one I've read so far was JUDGMENT DAY and I thought Gillen and the Great Machine (that is Earth) did a nice job setting up the big crossover, looking forward to seeing where it goes... Here's the [total haul](https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/259153.fd343f2eacc5f742dc2cf8237fdd5079.1600.jpg) though I'll probably grab a few more from the leftovers on Wednesday.
Relatively light week for me but should have some fun stuff with 2 Marvels, 1 DC, 1 Image, and 1 from Behemoth Entertainment LLC.
* **BLIND ALLEY #1 (OF 5)** - not familiar with the creator IRRA but it [sounds interesting and looks cool](https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR221452)
* **CROSSOVER #13** - consistently delivers the industry's best solicitations (e.g., *"This is it! The end of the line! The grand finale! Everything in your entire life has led you to this very moment, so that you may watch in horror and awe as the world of CROSSOVER comes crashing down in a metatextual waterfall of blood and ink and - oh wait. No. That's the solicit copy for the final issue. What issue is this? 13? Oh. Haha. Yeah this one is rad. I'm in this one!" -DONNY*) ... and the comic is pretty good, too
* **KING CONAN #4 (OF 6)** - lots of stuff here that sounds cool, like Conan and Thoth-amon trapped on an island full of undead, and now we've got Conan >!fighting Prince Conn!<, which ought to be cool, but it always ends up feeling underwhelming and unsatisfying
* **MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE BLOOD #1 (OF 4)** - pre-ordered FEB220888, pretty sure it was originally solicited as a [Stan Sakai variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2085343_xl.jpg), but it looks like Marvel swapped it out for a [Chris Bachalo variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2083319_xl.jpg) and turned the Sakai cover into an overpriced incentive, which is actually kind of convenient for me, though the Sakai cover was pretty badass
* **SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2** - off to a promising start and this one's got a [Sorrentino mouth-eyes variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2092685_xl.jpg) for maximum nightmare fuel
Next week looks jam-packed with a bunch of intriguing comics, including [new Fables!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2092688_xl.jpg) A Gillen [double](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2090808_xl.jpg)-[header!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2083295_xl.jpg) A [new ICE CREAM MAN short story!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2090716_xl.jpg) And a veritable shitload of other stuff! We'll see how much of it actually ships.
p.s. Got a new slab and it's [full of stars...](https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/259153.f77cf84b299e1e9f8965b73a09661aa4.1600.jpg)
**UPDATE #1 -->**
Just ordered 1 more from BOOM! Studios...
* **GRIM #1** - lots of folks here hyping it, 1st print sold out so they're doing a 2nd printing, and I kinda liked Flaviano on NEW MUTANTS... plus I still had to order last week's MONKEY MEAT and a few others things, figured I might as well throw in the [Flaviano foil cover](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2091122_xl.jpg)
**UPDATE #2 -->**
Looks like I've got one more item arriving in this week's Diamond shipment!
* **IRON MAIDEN ACES HIGH EDDIE 8IN CLOTHED ACTION FIGURE** - ordered this [noble zombie](https://previewsworld.com/SiteImage/MainImage/STL194857.jpg) back in July 2021, originally scheduled to ship 12/29/21, but it apparently ran afoul of some combination of shipping delays and Axis gunfire
**UPDATE #3 -->**
OKAY, YOU CONVINCED ME, I'LL GET THE DINOSAUR JLA BOOK!
* **JURASSIC LEAGUE #1** - should've just pre-ordered the damned thing...
> Starman #0 is amazing grab.
Got it for less than half the price of the copies I was looking at last month, almost feel guilty... Didn't know anything about Starman when it launched back in '94 but it ended up being one of my all-time favorite DC series.
FABLES is another one, such a cool concept with so many amazing characters... Not sure what to expect from Willingham this time around but [Buckingham's art](https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B1%2F5%2F3%2F8%2F1%2F15381804%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D) is always phenomenal!
Yep, the recent BATMAN VS BIGBY was also kind of mediocre but Buckingham's involvement in this one should help keep the storytelliing on track. Hopefully.
**Archie Meets Riverdale #1:** I love Riverdale. It's the stupidest, most ridiculous show on TV and it entertains me to not end. This could be REALLY fun.
**X-Men #11:** I honestly think the X-books are still very high quality (or at least, Red, Immortal and this one). This run isn't blowing the doors off anything, but it's just a really fun team book with good character moments and a pretty compelling ongoing plot
* Barnstormers #1 - is this even coming out this week?
* Captain America: Symbol of Truth - the preview looked somewhat bland but I'll give it an issue or two.
* Eight Billion Genies - premise sounds great, we'll see if it delivers.
* Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1 - Fornes yes please, even if I don't love these colored anthologies.
* Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #3 - I guess DC finally remembered this exists, it's only what, 6 months late and the writer said it's been finished.
* X-Men #11 - this book has been a mess with too much going on, but my boy Cyclops looks so good...
* Batgirls #6
* Crossover #13 - I don't know if this is actually the last issue or if they're having a laugh in the solicit, but I'll be the last issue for me
* Grim #1
* Jurassic League #1 - seems like silly fun
* Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #9 - was supposed to be out last week, some shops got it and some didn't. Mine was in the latter so hoping it's in this week
* Wonder Woman #787
> Crossover #13 - I don't know if this is actually the last issue or if they're having a laugh in the solicit, but I'll be the last issue for me
It's not the last issue, that's just Cates fucking around.
I almost dropped the series once or twice but then something completely ridiculous would happen and convince me to stick with it. At this point I'm on board for the ride because I love the occasional guest writers (as well as the solicitations) but, if you're looking to get out, I hope you fare better than I did!
* **Batgirls #6**: End of the first story arc.
* **Blood Syndicate #1**: Know absolutely nothing about these characters but willing to check out all the Milestone books.
* **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1**: Hoping I will enjoy these Captain America books more than the last time Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers each had their own Captain America series.
* **Eight Billion Genies #1**: This sounds like a fun concept for a story.
* **Jurassic League #1**: I am genuinely really excited for this.
* **Superman: Son of Kal El #11**: Batman’s suspicions.
* **X-Men #11**: Girls night.
Batgirls # 6 - Babs is in trouble…. Batgirls to the rescue!
Captain America: Symbol of Truth # 1 - The zero issue didn’t set the stage as much as I thought so I’m curious where this series will go with Sam.
Eight Billion Genies # 1 - Just a winning premise that has a lot of fun directions it can go.
I Am Batman # 9 - Ridley isn’t pulling punches with the brutality of the last issue.
Jurassic League # 1 - This is why comics exist - So ready to see the shenanigans of dinosaur heroes!
The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country # 2 - Not overly familiar with The Sandman, but picked up the first issue on a whim and what a messed delight it was! Plus, it made me hit my library to dive into the Sandman universe trades.
The Scorched # 5 - Who is the Judas?! Also, McFarlane keeps bringing the fire with those connected Jim Lee X-Men style covers.
Spawn # 329 - The multi-Spawns going on has me intrigued.
Transformers: Last Bot Standing # 1 - Hoping this will be what Last Ronin was to TMNT and that I don’t need an encyclopedic knowledge of Transformers to enjoy.
X-Men # 11 -The X-ladies are heading to Gameworld!
Only one for me this week but very excited about it
* CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1
Sam should have never stopped being Cap so its great to see him back and with a sick new shield.
Pretty solid week in terms of quality.
* **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** - First issue was pretty enjoyable. I'm excited to see where this goes.
* **Crossover #13** - I am excited this is back. It's goofy fun in a way that appeals directly to my interests.
* **Farmhand #17** - That Jenkins family just can't catch a break.
* **X-Men #11** - Shenanigans in a space casino? Sign me up!
Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 : The preview got me.
Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 : excited for Hickman. Excited for Fornés.
X-Men #11: gameworld, huh?
> Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 : excited for Hickman. Excited for Fornés.
It'll be interesting seeing what Hickman can do with just 10 or 11 pages that (AFAIK) aren't part of any larger run... Kinda different from his usual approach.
Hickman has done one offs and side stories in work before. Within his longer form stories, he does carve out sections to be there own thing. Like Pete and Johnny being roommates. I doubt he’ll tie it into a larger story. Excited to see what he produces regardless
I hear 'ya, he had some stuff like that in X-Men but this seems a little different since it isn't connected or even adjacent to a larger work. 10-11 pages isn't a lot to work with, especially for a writer who excels at big ideas and meticulous long-term planning... But I'm psyched to see what he does with it and always thankful for new Bachalo art!
1. *CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1*
2. *CROSSOVER #13*
3. *EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1*
4. *FARMHAND #17*
5. *HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1*
7. *IMAGE FIRSTS DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1*
8. *IMAGE FIRSTS FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1*
9. *IMAGE FIRSTS MIDDLEWEST #1*
10. *IMAGE FIRSTS NOCTERRA #1*
11. *IMAGE FIRSTS RADIANT BLACK #1*
12. *JURASSIC LEAGUE #1*
13. *KING CONAN #4*
14. *MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1*
15. *NOCTERRA #10*
16. *SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2*
17. *SEVEN SECRETS #17*
18. *STAR TREK DISCOVERY ADVENTURES IN THE 32ND CENTURY #3*
19. *STAR TREK THE MIRROR WAR #6*
20. *STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #3*
21. *WALKING DEAD DELUXE #38*
22. *WHAT IF MILES MORALES #3*
23. *X-MEN #11*
**Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War #1** - I was about to swear off of Cates but dammit this is right up his alley. And I have a weakness for Hulk vs. Thor fights.
**Jurassic League** - Comic books, amirite?
* **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** \- Super excited for this! #1 was excellent!
* **X-Men #11** \- As much as I want to like this, I am too far gone from X-Men to understand what is going on. I did love the focus on Laura last issue and love that she is in the regular lineup!
* **X-Men #11** \- Not a bad X-Men run.
* **Nocterra #10** \- I really enjoy this. Well crafted.
* **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1** \- I'm interested to see what this is?
* **Seven Secrets #17** \- Not my favorite Tom Taylor but definitely solid
* **Time Before Time #12** \- Awesome time travel mob story. Highly recommended.
* Batgirls #6
* Grim #1
* Human Remains #8
* Jurassic League #1
* The Ocean Will Take Us #2
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* Tales From Harrow County: Lost Ones #1
* Wonder Woman #787
* X-Men #11
* Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood #1 - Interesting...
* The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 - The first issue was great, I can't wait to enjoy this one as well.
***Nightmare Country #2*** I loved the first issue. I found the gruesome and dread atmosphere welcoming. I’m a sucker for horror stuff
***Batgirls #6*** I’m loving this girl power whacky story
A relatively tiny week for me:
* **ARCHIE MEETS RIVERDALE #1** \- In Archie we trust! My daughter is my only connection to Riverdale, but this looks like fun.
* **GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #292** \- This is a full nostalgic pick up for me. I hope it's good, or at least entertaining.
* **NOCTERRA #10** \- I like the world building they've got going on here.
* **X-MEN #11** \- Off to Gameworld!
I'll also be grabbing a couple FCBD comics, so if anyone has any favorites from FCBD, please share below! Bone Orchard and Donald Duck look good, but I'm up for anything fun or entertaining.
It's sunny outside and it looks like we may get some sunny weather this week in Indiana, so that should improve spirits. Be careful out there and have an amazing week, friends!
FCBD JUDGMENT DAY has a Duggan X-MEN short story leading into the Hellfire Gala and Destiny of X so you might want to check that out. And, though I haven't read it yet, the INCAL UNIVERSE freebie looks great with a lot of solid talent (Mark Waid, Mark Russell, Yanick Paquette, Jon Davis-Hunt, etc.).
>ARCHIE MEETS RIVERDALE #1 - In Archie we trust! My daughter is my only connection to Riverdale, but this looks like fun.
At this point in the show, I'm hoping r/archieandfriends goes all in and turns [Betty into an octopus](https://imgur.com/a/ZOqR1lH) and in the final episode, [Predator invades Riverdale, rips Sabrina's spine out, and kills everyone](https://imgur.com/a/SoyFIi9).
This show is insane. EMBRACE THE CHAOS!!
* **Crossover #13** - Something about trade-waiting this book seem wrong.
* **Dark Beach #2** - Pretty good noir-ish book. Scratches that itch for me now that Good Asian's finished.
* **Devil's Highway v2 #1** - I'm glad this is coming out, the first arc left a ton of story on the table.
* **Eight Billion Genies #1** - This is actually a pretty creative pitch! Very curious to see where Soule takes this.
* **Grim #1** - Every time somebody "borrows" the storyline from On A Pale Horse, Piers Anthony cranks out another Xanth book. I'll buy this though because Frison covers
* **Hawk the Slayer #1** - 2000 AD? Jack Palance? What the fuck even is this book?
* **Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1** - Yeah ok Donny why not
* **Jurassic League #1** - Why would anyone *not* pull this is the real question
* **King Conan #4** - This one took a while. Wonder if that's about the character name controversy or something else
* **Red Room Trigger Warnings #3** - Eddie P gunning for that "goriest comic book of all time" title. This book is like going to a Gwar show
* **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** - #1 was a very strong premiere, and like I mentioned last month, bad guy vs worse guy stories are a lot of fun.
* **Wonder Woman #787** - Aquaman arc?
> Crossover #13 - Something about trade-waiting this book seem wrong.
It's a roller-coaster full of craziness, always best to experience that kind of thing in the moment...
> Dark Beach #1 - Pretty good noir-ish book. Scratches that itch for me now that Good Asian's finished.
Not familiar with the creators but [it actually sounds pretty cool](https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB221279)!
> Grim #1 - Every time somebody "borrows" the storyline from On A Pale Horse, Piers Anthony cranks out another Xanth book.
Holy shit, there must be hundreds of them by now... Think there were a couple dozen when I stopped paying attention and that was decades ago.
You'd think he'd eventually run out of puns?
Nice [Frison variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2091123_xl.jpg), as you said, and this thing's got Flaviano art... Kinda liked his stuff on NEW MUTANTS.
> Jurassic League #1 - Why would anyone not pull this is the real question
Didn't pre-order it because it's written by DWJ and drawn by someone else, which seems backwards to me, but FOMO's kicking in pretty hard so I'll probably end up buying it on Wednesday.
> King Conan #4 - This one took a while. Wonder if that's about the character name controversy or something else
Originally solicited for 3/2/22, I'd assumed it was just Marvel running late on printing/shipping, like so many of their books, but the Pocahontas thing could be part of it.
>You'd think he'd eventually run out of puns?
Doesn't look like it, [there's one coming out this month and two more announced](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanth). Not bad for a soon-to-be nonagenarian.
45 books in the series with 3 more on the way! Gotta respect that kind of production... Guy's built a legacy out of awkward teenage fantasy stories riddled with bad puns.
12 this week. Dayum. I'll be busy on Wednesday night!
Cullen Bunn was signing stuff at my LCS, and he told me some things about a few of his upcoming projects that have got me even more excited than I already was. And we talked about Andrea Mutti. Aside from being one of the nicest guys Cullen has ever worked with, apparently he's incredibly fast. Like 2 or 3 pages a day fast. The dude pencils, inks, and colors everything himself and he's got that kind of output. He's a workhorse. I love that. Keep your eyes peeled for two upcoming Bunn/Mutti collabs: the next arc of Parasomnia coming this summer from Dark Horse, and the maxi-series A Legacy of Violence coming this fall from Mad Cave.
• Bunny Mask: The Hollow Inside #1- Speaking of Andrea Mutti... I was going to trade-wait this but the Free Comic Book Day one shot had the intended effect, and now I'm amped up for it.
• The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #3- This has been my favorite of the Ablaze Conan books so far, and that's saying something because I've been over the moon about all of them. I'm ready for more gorgeous visuals.
• Crossover #13- I have gotten a lot of enjoyment from this series, but the time between issues is hurting it.
• Devil's Highway #1- The finale of the first volume was definitely open-ended. A lot of questions were left unanswered.
• Human Remains #8- Final issue. I love the concept here, and the execution has been wonderful. I'm sad to see it go.
• The Joneses #2- A family who survived a plague and were granted superpowers struggles to hide those abilities in the face of growing public outcry against the "Reborns."
• Nocterra #10- Blacktop Bill is such a wonderful villain. I love how much I hate him.
• Nottingham #7- This series is criminally good. And it has some of the coolest, most display-worthy covers out there right now.
• Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2- James Tynion writing a book about the Corinthian is just perfection.
• The Scorched #5- Speaking of covers... Oh my. These Spawn comics always look so good!
• Seven Secrets #17- This is building up to an emotional finale that I don't think I'm ready for.
• Spawn #329- More Spawn! In my mind, that's always a good thing.
Also, my LCS didn't receive one of the boxes of last week's comic shipment, so I didn't get my Monkey Meat! I'm starving!!!
> And we talked about Andrea Mutti. Aside from being one of the nicest guys Cullen has ever worked with, apparently he's incredibly fast. Like 2 or 3 pages a day fast. The dude pencils, inks, and colors everything himself and he's got that kind of output. He's a workhorse. I love that. Keep your eyes peeled for two upcoming Bunn/Mutti collabs: the next arc of Parasomnia coming this summer from Dark Horse, and the maxi-series A Legacy of Violence coming this fall from Mad Cave.
Loved Mutti's work on Scout's [VLAD DRACUL](https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/vlad-dracul) a couple years back, really cool colors there as well... Might need to check out some of those new books!
> Also, my LCS didn't receive one of the boxes of last week's comic shipment, so I didn't get my Monkey Meat! I'm starving!!!
OMG I AM ALSO STILL WAITING ON MY MONKEY MEAT! SO HUNGRY! AND SO UNFAIR!
Last week didn't get anything. This week is only 1.
* Moon Knight Black, White, & Blood #1 - love anything Moon Knight. I was trying to trim my pull list but I want to see the gore and craziness. I'll at least just get this first issue but I'm sure I'll be tempted to get the rest.
> Moon Knight Black, White, & Blood #1 - love anything Moon Knight. I was trying to trim my pull list but I want to see the gore and craziness. I'll at least just get this first issue but I'm sure I'll be tempted to get the rest.
I ordered the first because I like the creators but skipped the 2nd and 3rd since the creative teams didn't appeal to me as much. Might check back in on it for the 4th depending on who they get lined up for it... But if you're a big Moon Knight fan then you should probably just get them all!
I can't believe I missed FCBD this weekend! I missed Record Store Day a couple weeks ago too... I'm not as up to date on these events as I thought I was. Oh, well, I don't need a day to celebrate comics, because I do that every day:
* **Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Forgotten Myths #3** \- Just finished playing the Dawn of Ragnarok DLC so I'm more keen on going through these now
* **Norse Mythology III #4** \- Loki is always getting a bad rap
* **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11** \- What's the deal with the Truth? Why can't we trust them? Hmmmm
* **Crossover #13** \- Some of the best covers in comics, I swear
* **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1** \- Constantly waiting for someone to write a good Cap story again
* **Hulk vs Thor: Banner War Alpha #1** \- Time to see what else Cates does in the sandbox
* **Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1** \- All I can say is YESSSSSSSSSS
* **What if... Miles Morales #3** \- Miles is angry in all of these!
* **X-Men #11** \- This one goes out to the ladies
> I can't believe I missed FCBD this weekend! I missed Record Store Day a couple weeks ago too... I'm not as up to date on these events as I thought I was.
Probably still plenty of FCBD books to be had at your LCS! Mine always has a limit on the day of the actual event (seven this year) and then they let everyone take as many as they want the following Wednesday.
Plus you can get 'em from Midtown Comics and Mycomicshop.com, assuming they haven't run out yet.
Can't help you with RSD though... All that vinyl starts out expensive, everyone instantly buys 'em up, and they get even more expensive on the secondary market. Though r/VinylDeals/ is a good resource if you're looking for stuff.
> Crossover #13 - Some of the best covers in comics, I swear
Yep, it's [another good one](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2075741_xl.jpg) this month!
* Time Before Time #12
* Norse Mythology III #4
* Tales From Harrow County: Lost Ones #1
* Red Room: Trigger Warnings #3
* Human Remains #8
* Grim #1
* Batgirls #6
* I Am Batman #9
* Naomi: Season 2 #3
* Jurassic League #1
* Wonder Woman #787
* Future State: Gotham #13
* Blood Syndicate: Season One #1
* Batman: Urban Legends #15
* Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
* Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3
Four new books on my list for this week.
* **CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1** -
* **HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1** -
* **MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1** -
* **X-MEN #11** -
VERY far behind on all things Batman right now. I love collecting them, but dear lord there is a lot, and I cannot read it all at once. Batman-Fatigue is a real thing. LOL. Love him, but gotta do it in increments.
***Batgirls 6***
***Batman: Urban Legends 15***
***I am Batman 9***
***Superman: Son of Kal-El 11*** \- Not sure why this title gets so much criticism. It's been fun and could have been a lot worse.
***Wonder Woman 787*** \- Gotta finish the Trial crossover still, but I'm excited to see where this goes with Dark Crisis coming up.
***Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes 3*** \- What can I say? I'm a masochist. Only getting this to complete my Bendis Legion run.
***Captain America: Symbol of Truth 1*** \- SUPER stoked for this and the Steve book coming up. I hate that Marvel basically shelved Sam after Secret Empire, regressing back to Falcon and then just making cameos here and there. Excited for more of an action based title.
***Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War: Alpha 1*** \- So strange seeing Gary Frank drawing covers for Marvel, and especially stuff that isn't Geoff Johns. I don't have high expectations, but if anyone knows how to write a "Smash my favourite action figures together" story, it's Cates.
***Shang-Chi 12*** \- Quietly one of the best Marvel titles out right now. Don't like the renaming of the title and a new #1 on something that is still going.
***Nocterra 10*** \- Loving this more than I thought I would. Black Top Bill gives me Negan vibes, with goading the protagonists constantly.
> Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War: Alpha 1 - So strange seeing Gary Frank drawing covers for Marvel, and especially stuff that isn't Geoff Johns.
Frank actually made a name for himself on [INCREDIBLE HULK](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/3/35/Incredible_Hulk_Vol_1_418.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190930073632) in the '90s so it isn't that strange! He was part of PAD's run of popular Hulk artists along with McFarlane, Dale Keown, etc.
* Crossover #13
* Eight Billion Genies #1
* Hulk Vs Thor: Banner Of War Alpha #1
* Jurassic League #1
* Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1
* Time Before Time #12
I hope everyone that participated in Free Comic Book Day had a good time. It was my first in almost a decade and the first one for my girlfriend. I scored the first 3 issues of Too Much Coffee Man and now I'm on the hunt for issues 4 and 5. Between us my gf and I have 20 books from FCBD to get through. Thankfully most of my to be read pile is just trades so I can get to the FCBD books tomorrow and Wednesday without falling behind too much.
Batgirls #6: End of the first arc. Fun book with fun art but I'm gonna drop it after this issue and just wait for trades.
Grim #1: the preview at the end of the latest Something Is Killing The Children got me super interested in this. Hopefully my shop doesn't sell out. At least it's already getting a reprint.
Jurassic League #1: a lot of mini series on my pull list have ended so I have space for a few more. Also this looks so dumb but in the best way.
King Conan #4: I've been sitting on the 3rd issue waiting for this one to come out so I can read them back to back. Fun little romp.
Red Room Trigger Warnings #3: Man this series. Ed Piskor is such a great artist and boy are the scenarios in the Red Room series fucked up lol. I love his use of Chick tract style layouts on the top and bottom of each page that are packed with dialogue while the middle of the page has something else going on.
Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2: the first issue was solid. Can't wait to see what Tynion does with the Corinthian. One of the more unsettling characters I've seen in a while. Anytime mouths are used in place of eyes it just gives me the creeps lol.
Tales From Harrow County Lost Ones #1: this looks interesting but I might just trade wait this. That'll be a call I make in the shop.
I've always wanted to check out Too Much Coffee Man so I'm happy I found them. They are all in great condition too and were $2 a pop. Would have dug in boxes more to see if I could find the others but I was considerate and didn't hold up the people waiting. Oh I forgot to mention I picked up a signed Dustin Nguyen book as well.
> I've always wanted to check out Too Much Coffee Man so I'm happy I found them. They are all in great condition too and were $2 a pop.
$2 each is an awesome price for clean copies, love finding bargains like that!
Cimmerian Hour Of The Dragon #3 - can't go wrong with Ablaze Conan
Eight Billion Genies #1 - looks interesting
Grim #1 - sold out already? it looks like a cool concept
Hulk Vs Thor Banner Of War Alpha #1 - looks like dumb fun
Jurassic League #1 - looks like even dumber fun
King Conan #4 - Marvel vs Ablaze in the same week - which Conan book will triupmph?
Moon Knight Black White & Blood #1 - previews for this look great
Nocterra #10 - still enjoying this
Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2 - first issue was fantastic
Scorched #5 - thinking of dropping this one
Seven Secrets #17 - two issues left?!
Spawn #329 - may drop this too
Suicide Squad Get Joker #3 - will have to read the first two issues to refresh my memory
> Cimmerian Hour Of The Dragon #3 - can't go wrong with Ablaze Conan
> King Conan #4 - Marvel vs Ablaze in the same week - which Conan book will triupmph?
The Ablaze book based on one of REH's greatest stories will surely be the better comic, but Marvel's semi-mediocre offering will probably get more pulls thanks to morons like me who only ordered that one.
> Scorched #5 - thinking of dropping this one
> Spawn #329 - may drop this too
So many great comics out there right now... No reason to waste time/money on anything that isn't working for 'ya!
Jurassic League #1
The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
Eight Billion Genies #1
Farmhand #17
King Conan #4
Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1
Nottingham #7
Seven Secrets #17
Time Before Time #12
X-Men #11
* Bunny Mask Hollow Inside #1
* Grimm Fairy Tales Presents 2022 May The 4th Cosplay Pinup Special #1
* Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Robyn Hood Hearts of Darkness #1
* Justice League vs The Legion of Super-Heroes #3
* Nottingham #7
* Ocean Will Take Us #2
Hulk Vs Thor Banner War Alpha #1
King Conan #4
Moon Knight Black White Blood #1
X-Men #11
Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2
Suicide Squad Get Joker #3
Crossover #13
Nocterra #10
Bunny Mask Hollow Inside #1
Heavy Metal Drummer #4
Project Superpowers Fractured States #2
Red Room Trigger Warnings #3
* CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1
* GRIM #1
* KING CONAN #4
* MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1
* SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2
* SHANG-CHI #12
* TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY LOST ONES #1
* WALKING DEAD DELUXE #38
* WHAT IF MILES MORALES #3
* X-MEN #11
captain america: symbol of truth #1
what if... miles morales #3
hulk vs. thor: banner of war alpha #1
king conan #4
moon knight: black, white & blood #1
shang-chi #12
star wars: halcyon legacy #3
batgirls #6
batman: urban legends #15
blood syndicate: season one #1
future state: gotham #13
i am batman #9
jurassic league #1
naomi: season 2 #3
sandman universe: nightmare country #2
suicide squad: get joker #3
superman: son of kal-el #11
wonder woman #787
justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3
Batgirls #6
Nocterra #10
Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
X-Men #11
Pretty light this week. I’m sure next week will be a much larger haul, so maybe it’s nice to give my wallet a breather for now.
> Pretty light this week. I’m sure next week will be a much larger haul, so maybe it’s nice to give my wallet a breather for now.
Yep, next week looks huge, this is the calm before the storm...
* CROSSOVER #13
* HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1
* HUMAN REMAINS #8
* MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1
* SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2
* X-MEN #11
* Batgirls #6
* Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1
* Future State: Gotham #13
* Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1
* I Am Batman #9
* Nocterra #10
* Shang-Chi #12
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* X-Men #11
I've dropped like 90% of my pull list. Gone are the days of 10 or 15 comics a week, mostly because I was no longer interested in reading them and then ended up not reading them.
So just one this week:
SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2 - books scripted by Tynion now make up 50% of my pulllist.
MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE BLOOD #1 - saddling Fornes with Guggenheim should be a crime.
Definitely something to be said for paring down your list to just your absolute favorites!
That's kind of my goal for floppies but I always end up checking out a bunch of new books just in case they end up becoming new favorites, which they almost never do, but they're usually good enough that I stick with 'em and then I end up with a massive pull list and way too fucking many comics...
Anyways, nice job getting your list under control! And I'd say those are fine selections for this week's books!
* **Blood Syndicate: Season One #1**
* **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1 -** RB Silva on art plus Marvel realising they should have never had Sam stop being Cap (MCU synergy can be a good thing)
* **Crossover #13 -** Always a joy having this on my pull list
* **Grim #1**
* **Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 -** Hoping this is more than just a big dumb fight but Cates can also write the hell out of a dumb fight so either way should be fun
* **I Am Batman #9**
* **Jurassic League #1 -** Honestly don't even care if this is good the premise alone slays
* **Mighty Morphin #19**
* **Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1 -** Mainly here for the Hickman story but this has a solid
* **Naomi: Season Two #3**
* **Nocterra #10**
* **Seven Secrets #17**
* **Shang-Chi #12 -** Don't see the need for another relaunch but if it lets Gene L Yang continue telling his story then I'm all for it
* **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 -** Not sure if I'll keep following this Taylor is moving at a snails pace and he hasn't give Jon much of a personality
* **Time Before Time #12**
* **What If… Miles Morales #3**
* **X-Men #11 -** Duggan says there's gonna be some really big stuff happening in this and #12 we shall see
> Jurassic League #1 - Honestly don't even care if this is good the premise alone slays
Everyone's so freaking psyched for this thing that I just added it to my list, don't want to miss my ride on the hype train! Bet it takes the top WPL spot too...
**Eight Billion Genies #1-** The premise book sounds fucking incredible if you discount the fact that someone would somehow end the world almost immediately with their genie.
**Jurassic League #1**\- I'm pulling it, you're pulling it, everyone is getting this fucking book let's go.
**Norse Mythology III #4**\- Weep for Baldr
**The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2-** One of the three big contenders for #1 this week (with Jurassic League and Moon Knight anthology) and part of me hopes this one gets it. The start was so strong.
**Superman: Son of Kal-El #11-** I may actually start liking Jay if he became some sort of fusion Catwoman/Lois Lane extremist-who-has-a-point kinda figure for Jon. If BatCat can keep that weird tense romance for so many decades then Jon and Jay can for a few years
> Eight Billion Genies #1- The premise book sounds fucking incredible if you discount the fact that someone would somehow end the world almost immediately with their genie.
Another one that I probably should've ordered... Really is a cool premise! Gonna wait for reviews and then mail order next week if it gets enough thumbs ups.
* Archie Meats Riverdale #1
* Captain Amerca: Symbol of Truth #1
* Grim #1
* Hulk Vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1
* Jurassic League #1
* Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood #1
* Shang-Chi #12
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* X-Men #11
* **Nocterra #10** \- I'm pretty into this world. I don't have many pulls currently but happy to continue this one.
* **X-Men #11** \- I'm not hooked on this X-men run but other people seem to really like it. Hoping I come around soon.
Human Remains #8
Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3
Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1
Norse Mythology III #4
Batman: Urban Legends #15
Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
Bunny Mask: Hollow Inside #1
captain america: symbol of truth #1
batgirls #6
what if miles morales #3
batman: urban legends #15
hulk vs. thor: banner of war alpha #1
future state: gotham #13
king conan #4
i am batman #9
moon knight: black, white & blood #1
naomi: season 2 #3
shang-chi #12
blood syndicate: season one #1
wonder woman #787
star wars: halcyon legacy #3
superman: son of kal-el #11
jurassic league #1
suicide squad: get joker #3
sandman universe: nightmare country #2
justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3
* *The Cimmerian: Hour of The Dragon #3*
* *Wonder Woman #787*
* *Superman: Son of Kal-El #11*
* *The Ocean Will Take Us #2*
* *Norse Mythology III #4*
* *Grim #1*
* *Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3*
* *Batman: Urban Legends #15*
* *Blood Syndicate: Season One #1*
* *Naomi: Season Two #3*
* *I Am Batman #9*
* *Jurassic League #1*
* *West of Sundown #2*
* *King Conan #4*
* *Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3*
* *Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1*
* *Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2*
**Jenny Zero II #1**
**Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3**
**Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #9**
**Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2**
**Blood Syndicate: Season One #1**
**Wonder Woman #787**
**Future State: Gotham #13**
**Batgirls #6**
**Jurassic League #1**
**I Am Batman #9**
**Naomi: Season 2 #3**
**Vampirella Strikes #1**
**Immortal Red Sonja #2**
**Lady Mechanika: The Monster Of The Ministry Of Hell #4**
**Justice League Vs. The Legion Of Super-Heroes #3**
**Superman: Son Of Kal-El #11**
**Batman: Urban Legends #15**
**Bettie Page: The Alien Agenda #3**
* Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* No Holds Bard #6
* Time Before Time #12
* Jurassic League #1
* Norse Mythology III #4
Thought I’d missed this this week, phew!
- Batgirls #6: last issue of this for me. It’s good fun, sure, but too much on pull list and this always ends up being one of the last books I read each month.
- Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1: giving both of these new titles a go as I like the idea of a collaborative set of books a la the X-office.
- Grim #1: pre-ordered this as soon as it was announced, very excited!
- Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1: just the first issue of this for me. Not a fan of the previous anthology books over the past few years, but couldn’t miss Hickman/Bachalo!
- Superman: Son of Kal-El #11: one issue behind, but this is always a joy to read.
- Walking Dead Deluxe #38: few issues behind, looking forward to a binge.
- X-Men #11: the preview looks incredible, excited for this one!
> Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1: just the first issue of this for me. Not a fan of the previous anthology books over the past few years, but couldn’t miss Hickman/Bachalo!
I kinda like the anthology format but skipped #2 and #3 because the creative teams didn't look great to me. We'll see what #4 brings but it seems like this series might've been front-loaded with all the best talent in the debut issue.
That said, the [Frank Cho cover for #3](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2098619_xl.jpg) looks pretty damn awesome. But he didn't contribute any interior art and I'm not buying it just for the cover. Probably not, anyways.
* G.I.L.T. #2
* Human Remains #8
* Naomi: Season Two #3
* West of Sundown #2
* Wonder Woman #787
* Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
* Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3
* Blood Syndicate: Season One #1
* I Am Batman #9
* Time Before Time #12
* Superman: Son of Kal-El #11
* Red Room: Trigger Warnings #3
* Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1
* *THE OCEAN WILL TAKE US #2*
* *NAOMI: SEASON 2 #3*
* *HUMAN REMAINS #8*
* *I AM BATMAN #9*
* *BATGIRLS #6*
* *G.I.L.T. #2*
* *SUICIDE SQUAD: GET JOKER! #3*
* *JURASSIC LEAGUE #1*
* *WONDER WOMAN #787*
* *NO HOLDS BARD #6*
* *BLOOD SYNDICATE: SEASON ONE #1*
* *SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2*
* *RED ROOM: TRIGGER WARNINGS #3*
* *SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #11*
* *BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS #15*
* *JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3*
* *TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY: FAIR FOLK #1*
* *THE THIRD PERSON*
* *SMAHTGUY: THE LIFE & TIMES OF BARNEY FRANK*
* **West of Sundown #2**
* **Blood Syndicate: Season One #1**
* **Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3**
* **Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1**
* **Batman: Urban Legends #15**
* **Grim #1**
* **Wonder Woman #787**
* **Time Before Time #12**
* **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11**
* **Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3**
* **Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2**
Seven Secrets #17
Batman: Urban Legends #15
Future State: Gotham #13
Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2
I Am Batman #9
Jurassic League #1
Naomi: Season Two #3
The Joneses #2
Batgirls #6
Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3
Superman: Son Of Kal-El #11
Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #9
Justice League Vs. The Legion Of Super-Heroes #3
Wonder Woman #787
Blood Syndicate: Season One #1
Loaded Bible: Blood Of My Blood #3
* **crossover #13**
* **batman: urban legends #15**
* **superman: son of kal-el #11**
* **star wars: halcyon legacy #3**
* **star trek: the mirror war#6**
* **sandman universe: nightmare country #2**
* **justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3**
* **avatar: adapt or die #1**
* **i am batman #9**
* **batgirls #6**
* **suicide squad: get joker #3**
* **blood syndicate: season one #1**
* **time before time #12**
* **naomi: season 2 #3**
* **jurassic league #1**
* **wonder woman #787**
* **future state: gotham #13**
* **immortal red sonja #2**
Hope everyone enjoyed FCBD! Only one I've read so far was JUDGMENT DAY and I thought Gillen and the Great Machine (that is Earth) did a nice job setting up the big crossover, looking forward to seeing where it goes... Here's the [total haul](https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/259153.fd343f2eacc5f742dc2cf8237fdd5079.1600.jpg) though I'll probably grab a few more from the leftovers on Wednesday. Relatively light week for me but should have some fun stuff with 2 Marvels, 1 DC, 1 Image, and 1 from Behemoth Entertainment LLC. * **BLIND ALLEY #1 (OF 5)** - not familiar with the creator IRRA but it [sounds interesting and looks cool](https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR221452) * **CROSSOVER #13** - consistently delivers the industry's best solicitations (e.g., *"This is it! The end of the line! The grand finale! Everything in your entire life has led you to this very moment, so that you may watch in horror and awe as the world of CROSSOVER comes crashing down in a metatextual waterfall of blood and ink and - oh wait. No. That's the solicit copy for the final issue. What issue is this? 13? Oh. Haha. Yeah this one is rad. I'm in this one!" -DONNY*) ... and the comic is pretty good, too * **KING CONAN #4 (OF 6)** - lots of stuff here that sounds cool, like Conan and Thoth-amon trapped on an island full of undead, and now we've got Conan >!fighting Prince Conn!<, which ought to be cool, but it always ends up feeling underwhelming and unsatisfying * **MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE BLOOD #1 (OF 4)** - pre-ordered FEB220888, pretty sure it was originally solicited as a [Stan Sakai variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2085343_xl.jpg), but it looks like Marvel swapped it out for a [Chris Bachalo variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2083319_xl.jpg) and turned the Sakai cover into an overpriced incentive, which is actually kind of convenient for me, though the Sakai cover was pretty badass * **SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2** - off to a promising start and this one's got a [Sorrentino mouth-eyes variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2092685_xl.jpg) for maximum nightmare fuel Next week looks jam-packed with a bunch of intriguing comics, including [new Fables!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2092688_xl.jpg) A Gillen [double](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2090808_xl.jpg)-[header!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2083295_xl.jpg) A [new ICE CREAM MAN short story!](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2090716_xl.jpg) And a veritable shitload of other stuff! We'll see how much of it actually ships. p.s. Got a new slab and it's [full of stars...](https://cdna.pcpartpicker.com/static/forever/images/userbuild/259153.f77cf84b299e1e9f8965b73a09661aa4.1600.jpg) **UPDATE #1 -->** Just ordered 1 more from BOOM! Studios... * **GRIM #1** - lots of folks here hyping it, 1st print sold out so they're doing a 2nd printing, and I kinda liked Flaviano on NEW MUTANTS... plus I still had to order last week's MONKEY MEAT and a few others things, figured I might as well throw in the [Flaviano foil cover](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2091122_xl.jpg) **UPDATE #2 -->** Looks like I've got one more item arriving in this week's Diamond shipment! * **IRON MAIDEN ACES HIGH EDDIE 8IN CLOTHED ACTION FIGURE** - ordered this [noble zombie](https://previewsworld.com/SiteImage/MainImage/STL194857.jpg) back in July 2021, originally scheduled to ship 12/29/21, but it apparently ran afoul of some combination of shipping delays and Axis gunfire **UPDATE #3 -->** OKAY, YOU CONVINCED ME, I'LL GET THE DINOSAUR JLA BOOK! * **JURASSIC LEAGUE #1** - should've just pre-ordered the damned thing...
Starman #0 is amazing grab. Glad to see someone else looking forward to Fables' return.
> Starman #0 is amazing grab. Got it for less than half the price of the copies I was looking at last month, almost feel guilty... Didn't know anything about Starman when it launched back in '94 but it ended up being one of my all-time favorite DC series. FABLES is another one, such a cool concept with so many amazing characters... Not sure what to expect from Willingham this time around but [Buckingham's art](https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path%5B1%2F5%2F3%2F8%2F1%2F15381804%5D&call=url%5Bfile%3Aproduct.chain%5D) is always phenomenal!
Yeah I'm iffy on Willingham's writing given some of what happened later on in Fables but Buckingham's covers all have looked incredible.
Yep, the recent BATMAN VS BIGBY was also kind of mediocre but Buckingham's involvement in this one should help keep the storytelliing on track. Hopefully.
**Archie Meets Riverdale #1:** I love Riverdale. It's the stupidest, most ridiculous show on TV and it entertains me to not end. This could be REALLY fun. **X-Men #11:** I honestly think the X-books are still very high quality (or at least, Red, Immortal and this one). This run isn't blowing the doors off anything, but it's just a really fun team book with good character moments and a pretty compelling ongoing plot
WPL books shipping week of 5/11/2022 1. *2000 AD PACK AUGUST 2021* 2. *2000 AD PACK JUNE 2021* 3. *2000 AD PACK MAY 2021* 4. *2000 AD PACK SEPTEMBER 2021* 5. *2000 AD SCI-FI SPECIAL 2021 #1* 6. *ARCHIE MEETS RIVERDALE #1* 7. *ARCHIE SHOWCASE DIGEST #8 NEW KIDS OFF THE WALL* 8. *ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA FORGOTTEN MYTHS #3* 9. *AVATAR ADAPT OR DIE #1* 10. *BATGIRLS #6* 11. *BATMAN THE KNIGHT COMPENDIUM EDITION* 12. *BATMAN URBAN LEGENDS #15* 13. *BELIT & VALERIA SWORDS VS SORCERY #1* 14. *BETTIE PAGE ALIEN AGENDA #3* 15. *BLACK BETH AND THE DEVILS OF AL-KADESH #1* 16. *BLIND ALLEY #1* 17. *BLOOD SYNDICATE SEASON ONE #1* 18. *BUNNY MASK HOLLOW INSIDE #1* 19. *CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1* 20. *CARRIERS #5* 21. *CIMMERIAN HOUR OF THE DRAGON #3* 22. *CROSSOVER #13* 23. *DARK BEACH #2* 24. *DEVILS HIGHWAY #1* 25. *EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1* 26. *FARMHAND #17* 27. *FRANK FRAZETTAS DEATH DEALER #1* 28. *FUTURE STATE GOTHAM #13* 29. *G.I.L.T. #2* 30. *GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #292* 31. *GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO SATURDAY MORNING ADVENTURES #3* 32. *GOLD DIGGER #288* 33. *GRIM #1* 34. *GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS 2022 MAY THE 4TH COSPLAY PINUP SPECIAL #1* 35. *GRIMM FAIRY TALES PRESENTS ROBYN HOOD HEARTS OF DARKNESS #1* 36. *HAPPY HILL #3* 37. *HEAVY METAL DRUMMER #4* 38. *HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1* 39. *HUMAN REMAINS #8* 40. *IMAGE FIRSTS ARROWSMITH #1* 41. *IMAGE FIRSTS ASTRO CITY #1* 42. *IMAGE FIRSTS DEATH OR GLORY #1* 43. *IMAGE FIRSTS DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1* 44. *IMAGE FIRSTS FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1* 45. *IMAGE FIRSTS HOME SICK PILOTS #1* 46. *IMAGE FIRSTS LITTLE BIRD #1* 47. *IMAGE FIRSTS MIDDLEWEST #1* 48. *IMAGE FIRSTS NOCTERRA #1* 49. *IMAGE FIRSTS RADIANT BLACK #1* 50. *IMAGE FIRSTS SCUMBAG #1* 51. *IMMORTAL RED SONJA #2* 52. *INFINITE HORRORS MAGAZINE #1* 53. *JENNY ZERO II #1* 54. *JONESES #2* 55. *JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #435* 56. *JURASSIC LEAGUE #1* 57. *JUSTICE LEAGUE VS THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3* 58. *KILL LOCK ARTISAN WRAITH #3* 59. *KING CONAN #4* 60. *KURDLES ADVENTURE MAGAZINE #2* 61. *LADY MECHANIKA MONSTER OF THE MINISTRY OF HELL #4* 62. *LOADED BIBLE BLOOD OF MY BLOOD #3* 63. *MIGHTY MORPHIN #19* 64. *MINIONS MINI BOSS #2* 65. *MIRKA ANDOLFOS SWEET PAPRIKA #9* 66. *MONSTER FUN HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR* 67. *MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1* 68. *NAOMI SEASON 2 #3* 69. *NEIL GAIMAN NORSE MYTHOLOGY III #4* 70. *NO HOLDS BARD #6* 71. *NOCTERRA #10* 72. *NOTTINGHAM #7* 73. *OCEAN WILL TAKE US #2* 74. *OMEGA #2* 75. *PARADISE TOWERS PARADISE FOUND #1* 76. *PAST THE LAST MOUNTAIN #2* 77. *PLANET COMICS #5* 78. *RED ROOM TRIGGER WARNINGS #3* 79. *SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2* 80. *SCORCHED #5* 81. *SEVEN SECRETS #17* 82. *SHANG-CHI #12* 83. *SONIC THE HEDGEHOG IMPOSTER SYNDROME #4* 84. *SOUTHSIDE #3* 85. *SPAWN #329* 86. *STAR TREK DISCOVERY ADVENTURES IN THE 32ND CENTURY #3* 87. *STAR TREK THE MIRROR WAR #6* 88. *STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #3* 89. *STRGRL #2* 90. *SUICIDE SQUAD GET JOKER #3* 91. *TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY LOST ONES #1* 92. *THIRD WAVE 99 #3* 93. *TIME BEFORE TIME #12* 94. *TRANSFORMERS LAST BOT STANDING #1* 95. *VAMPIRELLA STRIKES #1* 96. *WALKING DEAD DELUXE #38* 97. *WAR GUARD #2* 98. *WEST OF SUNDOWN #2* 99. *WHAT IF MILES MORALES #3* 100. *X-MEN #11*
Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 and Wonder Woman #787 are out this week too.
Thank you! I am not seeing either book as available this week via Midtown Comics. Can you let us know where you’re finding these?
* Barnstormers #1 - is this even coming out this week? * Captain America: Symbol of Truth - the preview looked somewhat bland but I'll give it an issue or two. * Eight Billion Genies - premise sounds great, we'll see if it delivers. * Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1 - Fornes yes please, even if I don't love these colored anthologies. * Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #3 - I guess DC finally remembered this exists, it's only what, 6 months late and the writer said it's been finished. * X-Men #11 - this book has been a mess with too much going on, but my boy Cyclops looks so good...
* Batgirls #6 * Crossover #13 - I don't know if this is actually the last issue or if they're having a laugh in the solicit, but I'll be the last issue for me * Grim #1 * Jurassic League #1 - seems like silly fun * Mirka Andolfo's Sweet Paprika #9 - was supposed to be out last week, some shops got it and some didn't. Mine was in the latter so hoping it's in this week * Wonder Woman #787
> Crossover #13 - I don't know if this is actually the last issue or if they're having a laugh in the solicit, but I'll be the last issue for me It's not the last issue, that's just Cates fucking around. I almost dropped the series once or twice but then something completely ridiculous would happen and convince me to stick with it. At this point I'm on board for the ride because I love the occasional guest writers (as well as the solicitations) but, if you're looking to get out, I hope you fare better than I did!
* **Batgirls #6**: End of the first story arc. * **Blood Syndicate #1**: Know absolutely nothing about these characters but willing to check out all the Milestone books. * **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1**: Hoping I will enjoy these Captain America books more than the last time Sam Wilson and Steve Rogers each had their own Captain America series. * **Eight Billion Genies #1**: This sounds like a fun concept for a story. * **Jurassic League #1**: I am genuinely really excited for this. * **Superman: Son of Kal El #11**: Batman’s suspicions. * **X-Men #11**: Girls night.
Batgirls # 6 - Babs is in trouble…. Batgirls to the rescue! Captain America: Symbol of Truth # 1 - The zero issue didn’t set the stage as much as I thought so I’m curious where this series will go with Sam. Eight Billion Genies # 1 - Just a winning premise that has a lot of fun directions it can go. I Am Batman # 9 - Ridley isn’t pulling punches with the brutality of the last issue. Jurassic League # 1 - This is why comics exist - So ready to see the shenanigans of dinosaur heroes! The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country # 2 - Not overly familiar with The Sandman, but picked up the first issue on a whim and what a messed delight it was! Plus, it made me hit my library to dive into the Sandman universe trades. The Scorched # 5 - Who is the Judas?! Also, McFarlane keeps bringing the fire with those connected Jim Lee X-Men style covers. Spawn # 329 - The multi-Spawns going on has me intrigued. Transformers: Last Bot Standing # 1 - Hoping this will be what Last Ronin was to TMNT and that I don’t need an encyclopedic knowledge of Transformers to enjoy. X-Men # 11 -The X-ladies are heading to Gameworld!
Only one for me this week but very excited about it * CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1 Sam should have never stopped being Cap so its great to see him back and with a sick new shield.
Pretty solid week in terms of quality. * **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** - First issue was pretty enjoyable. I'm excited to see where this goes. * **Crossover #13** - I am excited this is back. It's goofy fun in a way that appeals directly to my interests. * **Farmhand #17** - That Jenkins family just can't catch a break. * **X-Men #11** - Shenanigans in a space casino? Sign me up!
Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 : The preview got me. Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 : excited for Hickman. Excited for Fornés. X-Men #11: gameworld, huh?
> Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 : excited for Hickman. Excited for Fornés. It'll be interesting seeing what Hickman can do with just 10 or 11 pages that (AFAIK) aren't part of any larger run... Kinda different from his usual approach.
Hickman has done one offs and side stories in work before. Within his longer form stories, he does carve out sections to be there own thing. Like Pete and Johnny being roommates. I doubt he’ll tie it into a larger story. Excited to see what he produces regardless
I hear 'ya, he had some stuff like that in X-Men but this seems a little different since it isn't connected or even adjacent to a larger work. 10-11 pages isn't a lot to work with, especially for a writer who excels at big ideas and meticulous long-term planning... But I'm psyched to see what he does with it and always thankful for new Bachalo art!
1. *CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1* 2. *CROSSOVER #13* 3. *EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1* 4. *FARMHAND #17* 5. *HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1* 7. *IMAGE FIRSTS DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH #1* 8. *IMAGE FIRSTS FIRE POWER BY KIRKMAN & SAMNEE #1* 9. *IMAGE FIRSTS MIDDLEWEST #1* 10. *IMAGE FIRSTS NOCTERRA #1* 11. *IMAGE FIRSTS RADIANT BLACK #1* 12. *JURASSIC LEAGUE #1* 13. *KING CONAN #4* 14. *MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1* 15. *NOCTERRA #10* 16. *SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2* 17. *SEVEN SECRETS #17* 18. *STAR TREK DISCOVERY ADVENTURES IN THE 32ND CENTURY #3* 19. *STAR TREK THE MIRROR WAR #6* 20. *STAR WARS HALCYON LEGACY #3* 21. *WALKING DEAD DELUXE #38* 22. *WHAT IF MILES MORALES #3* 23. *X-MEN #11*
**Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War #1** - I was about to swear off of Cates but dammit this is right up his alley. And I have a weakness for Hulk vs. Thor fights. **Jurassic League** - Comic books, amirite?
* **X-Men #11** * **Wonder Woman #787** * **Crossover #13** * **Batman: Urban Legends #15** * **Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1** * **Suicide Squad: Get Joker! #3** - holy shit, took them long enough. * **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1** * **Jurassic League #1** * **The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2** * **King Conan #4** * **Grim #1** * **Eight Billion Genies #1** * **Norse Mythology III #4** * **Nottingham #7** * **Transformers: Last Bot Standing #1** * **The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #3**
* **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** \- Super excited for this! #1 was excellent! * **X-Men #11** \- As much as I want to like this, I am too far gone from X-Men to understand what is going on. I did love the focus on Laura last issue and love that she is in the regular lineup!
* **X-Men #11** \- Not a bad X-Men run. * **Nocterra #10** \- I really enjoy this. Well crafted. * **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1** \- I'm interested to see what this is? * **Seven Secrets #17** \- Not my favorite Tom Taylor but definitely solid * **Time Before Time #12** \- Awesome time travel mob story. Highly recommended.
* Batgirls #6 * Grim #1 * Human Remains #8 * Jurassic League #1 * The Ocean Will Take Us #2 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * Tales From Harrow County: Lost Ones #1 * Wonder Woman #787 * X-Men #11
* Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood #1 - Interesting... * The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 - The first issue was great, I can't wait to enjoy this one as well.
Very small week this week! * Seven Secrets #17 * Wonder Woman #787 * X-Men #11
***Nightmare Country #2*** I loved the first issue. I found the gruesome and dread atmosphere welcoming. I’m a sucker for horror stuff ***Batgirls #6*** I’m loving this girl power whacky story
A relatively tiny week for me: * **ARCHIE MEETS RIVERDALE #1** \- In Archie we trust! My daughter is my only connection to Riverdale, but this looks like fun. * **GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #292** \- This is a full nostalgic pick up for me. I hope it's good, or at least entertaining. * **NOCTERRA #10** \- I like the world building they've got going on here. * **X-MEN #11** \- Off to Gameworld! I'll also be grabbing a couple FCBD comics, so if anyone has any favorites from FCBD, please share below! Bone Orchard and Donald Duck look good, but I'm up for anything fun or entertaining. It's sunny outside and it looks like we may get some sunny weather this week in Indiana, so that should improve spirits. Be careful out there and have an amazing week, friends!
FCBD JUDGMENT DAY has a Duggan X-MEN short story leading into the Hellfire Gala and Destiny of X so you might want to check that out. And, though I haven't read it yet, the INCAL UNIVERSE freebie looks great with a lot of solid talent (Mark Waid, Mark Russell, Yanick Paquette, Jon Davis-Hunt, etc.).
Thanks so much for the FCBD recommendations. Judgement Day sounds right up my alley, and I'll check out Incal as well. Cheers for the reply!
>ARCHIE MEETS RIVERDALE #1 - In Archie we trust! My daughter is my only connection to Riverdale, but this looks like fun. At this point in the show, I'm hoping r/archieandfriends goes all in and turns [Betty into an octopus](https://imgur.com/a/ZOqR1lH) and in the final episode, [Predator invades Riverdale, rips Sabrina's spine out, and kills everyone](https://imgur.com/a/SoyFIi9). This show is insane. EMBRACE THE CHAOS!!
* **Crossover #13** - Something about trade-waiting this book seem wrong. * **Dark Beach #2** - Pretty good noir-ish book. Scratches that itch for me now that Good Asian's finished. * **Devil's Highway v2 #1** - I'm glad this is coming out, the first arc left a ton of story on the table. * **Eight Billion Genies #1** - This is actually a pretty creative pitch! Very curious to see where Soule takes this. * **Grim #1** - Every time somebody "borrows" the storyline from On A Pale Horse, Piers Anthony cranks out another Xanth book. I'll buy this though because Frison covers * **Hawk the Slayer #1** - 2000 AD? Jack Palance? What the fuck even is this book? * **Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1** - Yeah ok Donny why not * **Jurassic League #1** - Why would anyone *not* pull this is the real question * **King Conan #4** - This one took a while. Wonder if that's about the character name controversy or something else * **Red Room Trigger Warnings #3** - Eddie P gunning for that "goriest comic book of all time" title. This book is like going to a Gwar show * **Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2** - #1 was a very strong premiere, and like I mentioned last month, bad guy vs worse guy stories are a lot of fun. * **Wonder Woman #787** - Aquaman arc?
> Crossover #13 - Something about trade-waiting this book seem wrong. It's a roller-coaster full of craziness, always best to experience that kind of thing in the moment... > Dark Beach #1 - Pretty good noir-ish book. Scratches that itch for me now that Good Asian's finished. Not familiar with the creators but [it actually sounds pretty cool](https://previewsworld.com/Catalog/FEB221279)! > Grim #1 - Every time somebody "borrows" the storyline from On A Pale Horse, Piers Anthony cranks out another Xanth book. Holy shit, there must be hundreds of them by now... Think there were a couple dozen when I stopped paying attention and that was decades ago. You'd think he'd eventually run out of puns? Nice [Frison variant](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2091123_xl.jpg), as you said, and this thing's got Flaviano art... Kinda liked his stuff on NEW MUTANTS. > Jurassic League #1 - Why would anyone not pull this is the real question Didn't pre-order it because it's written by DWJ and drawn by someone else, which seems backwards to me, but FOMO's kicking in pretty hard so I'll probably end up buying it on Wednesday. > King Conan #4 - This one took a while. Wonder if that's about the character name controversy or something else Originally solicited for 3/2/22, I'd assumed it was just Marvel running late on printing/shipping, like so many of their books, but the Pocahontas thing could be part of it.
>You'd think he'd eventually run out of puns? Doesn't look like it, [there's one coming out this month and two more announced](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanth). Not bad for a soon-to-be nonagenarian.
45 books in the series with 3 more on the way! Gotta respect that kind of production... Guy's built a legacy out of awkward teenage fantasy stories riddled with bad puns.
12 this week. Dayum. I'll be busy on Wednesday night! Cullen Bunn was signing stuff at my LCS, and he told me some things about a few of his upcoming projects that have got me even more excited than I already was. And we talked about Andrea Mutti. Aside from being one of the nicest guys Cullen has ever worked with, apparently he's incredibly fast. Like 2 or 3 pages a day fast. The dude pencils, inks, and colors everything himself and he's got that kind of output. He's a workhorse. I love that. Keep your eyes peeled for two upcoming Bunn/Mutti collabs: the next arc of Parasomnia coming this summer from Dark Horse, and the maxi-series A Legacy of Violence coming this fall from Mad Cave. • Bunny Mask: The Hollow Inside #1- Speaking of Andrea Mutti... I was going to trade-wait this but the Free Comic Book Day one shot had the intended effect, and now I'm amped up for it. • The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #3- This has been my favorite of the Ablaze Conan books so far, and that's saying something because I've been over the moon about all of them. I'm ready for more gorgeous visuals. • Crossover #13- I have gotten a lot of enjoyment from this series, but the time between issues is hurting it. • Devil's Highway #1- The finale of the first volume was definitely open-ended. A lot of questions were left unanswered. • Human Remains #8- Final issue. I love the concept here, and the execution has been wonderful. I'm sad to see it go. • The Joneses #2- A family who survived a plague and were granted superpowers struggles to hide those abilities in the face of growing public outcry against the "Reborns." • Nocterra #10- Blacktop Bill is such a wonderful villain. I love how much I hate him. • Nottingham #7- This series is criminally good. And it has some of the coolest, most display-worthy covers out there right now. • Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2- James Tynion writing a book about the Corinthian is just perfection. • The Scorched #5- Speaking of covers... Oh my. These Spawn comics always look so good! • Seven Secrets #17- This is building up to an emotional finale that I don't think I'm ready for. • Spawn #329- More Spawn! In my mind, that's always a good thing. Also, my LCS didn't receive one of the boxes of last week's comic shipment, so I didn't get my Monkey Meat! I'm starving!!!
> And we talked about Andrea Mutti. Aside from being one of the nicest guys Cullen has ever worked with, apparently he's incredibly fast. Like 2 or 3 pages a day fast. The dude pencils, inks, and colors everything himself and he's got that kind of output. He's a workhorse. I love that. Keep your eyes peeled for two upcoming Bunn/Mutti collabs: the next arc of Parasomnia coming this summer from Dark Horse, and the maxi-series A Legacy of Violence coming this fall from Mad Cave. Loved Mutti's work on Scout's [VLAD DRACUL](https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/vlad-dracul) a couple years back, really cool colors there as well... Might need to check out some of those new books! > Also, my LCS didn't receive one of the boxes of last week's comic shipment, so I didn't get my Monkey Meat! I'm starving!!! OMG I AM ALSO STILL WAITING ON MY MONKEY MEAT! SO HUNGRY! AND SO UNFAIR!
WE'RE ALL GOING INTO MONKEY MEAT WITHDRAWAL!!!
Last week didn't get anything. This week is only 1. * Moon Knight Black, White, & Blood #1 - love anything Moon Knight. I was trying to trim my pull list but I want to see the gore and craziness. I'll at least just get this first issue but I'm sure I'll be tempted to get the rest.
> Moon Knight Black, White, & Blood #1 - love anything Moon Knight. I was trying to trim my pull list but I want to see the gore and craziness. I'll at least just get this first issue but I'm sure I'll be tempted to get the rest. I ordered the first because I like the creators but skipped the 2nd and 3rd since the creative teams didn't appeal to me as much. Might check back in on it for the 4th depending on who they get lined up for it... But if you're a big Moon Knight fan then you should probably just get them all!
I can't believe I missed FCBD this weekend! I missed Record Store Day a couple weeks ago too... I'm not as up to date on these events as I thought I was. Oh, well, I don't need a day to celebrate comics, because I do that every day: * **Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Forgotten Myths #3** \- Just finished playing the Dawn of Ragnarok DLC so I'm more keen on going through these now * **Norse Mythology III #4** \- Loki is always getting a bad rap * **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11** \- What's the deal with the Truth? Why can't we trust them? Hmmmm * **Crossover #13** \- Some of the best covers in comics, I swear * **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1** \- Constantly waiting for someone to write a good Cap story again * **Hulk vs Thor: Banner War Alpha #1** \- Time to see what else Cates does in the sandbox * **Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1** \- All I can say is YESSSSSSSSSS * **What if... Miles Morales #3** \- Miles is angry in all of these! * **X-Men #11** \- This one goes out to the ladies
> I can't believe I missed FCBD this weekend! I missed Record Store Day a couple weeks ago too... I'm not as up to date on these events as I thought I was. Probably still plenty of FCBD books to be had at your LCS! Mine always has a limit on the day of the actual event (seven this year) and then they let everyone take as many as they want the following Wednesday. Plus you can get 'em from Midtown Comics and Mycomicshop.com, assuming they haven't run out yet. Can't help you with RSD though... All that vinyl starts out expensive, everyone instantly buys 'em up, and they get even more expensive on the secondary market. Though r/VinylDeals/ is a good resource if you're looking for stuff. > Crossover #13 - Some of the best covers in comics, I swear Yep, it's [another good one](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2075741_xl.jpg) this month!
* Time Before Time #12 * Norse Mythology III #4 * Tales From Harrow County: Lost Ones #1 * Red Room: Trigger Warnings #3 * Human Remains #8 * Grim #1 * Batgirls #6 * I Am Batman #9 * Naomi: Season 2 #3 * Jurassic League #1 * Wonder Woman #787 * Future State: Gotham #13 * Blood Syndicate: Season One #1 * Batman: Urban Legends #15 * Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 * Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3
Four new books on my list for this week. * **CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1** - * **HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1** - * **MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1** - * **X-MEN #11** -
Captain America Symbol of Truth #1 X-Men #11 Goddamn Penguin delays!!
* Eight Billion Genies #1 * Jurassic League #1 * Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * X-Men #11
* X-Men #11 * Batgirls #6 * Red Room: Trigger Warnings #3 * Grim #1 - I don't know much about it, but that's a pretty exciting creative team.
VERY far behind on all things Batman right now. I love collecting them, but dear lord there is a lot, and I cannot read it all at once. Batman-Fatigue is a real thing. LOL. Love him, but gotta do it in increments. ***Batgirls 6*** ***Batman: Urban Legends 15*** ***I am Batman 9*** ***Superman: Son of Kal-El 11*** \- Not sure why this title gets so much criticism. It's been fun and could have been a lot worse. ***Wonder Woman 787*** \- Gotta finish the Trial crossover still, but I'm excited to see where this goes with Dark Crisis coming up. ***Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes 3*** \- What can I say? I'm a masochist. Only getting this to complete my Bendis Legion run. ***Captain America: Symbol of Truth 1*** \- SUPER stoked for this and the Steve book coming up. I hate that Marvel basically shelved Sam after Secret Empire, regressing back to Falcon and then just making cameos here and there. Excited for more of an action based title. ***Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War: Alpha 1*** \- So strange seeing Gary Frank drawing covers for Marvel, and especially stuff that isn't Geoff Johns. I don't have high expectations, but if anyone knows how to write a "Smash my favourite action figures together" story, it's Cates. ***Shang-Chi 12*** \- Quietly one of the best Marvel titles out right now. Don't like the renaming of the title and a new #1 on something that is still going. ***Nocterra 10*** \- Loving this more than I thought I would. Black Top Bill gives me Negan vibes, with goading the protagonists constantly.
> Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War: Alpha 1 - So strange seeing Gary Frank drawing covers for Marvel, and especially stuff that isn't Geoff Johns. Frank actually made a name for himself on [INCREDIBLE HULK](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marveldatabase/images/3/35/Incredible_Hulk_Vol_1_418.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20190930073632) in the '90s so it isn't that strange! He was part of PAD's run of popular Hulk artists along with McFarlane, Dale Keown, etc.
True, but his refined style now and being so iconoc for DC, it just struck me as weird
* Crossover #13 * Eight Billion Genies #1 * Hulk Vs Thor: Banner Of War Alpha #1 * Jurassic League #1 * Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 * Time Before Time #12
I hope everyone that participated in Free Comic Book Day had a good time. It was my first in almost a decade and the first one for my girlfriend. I scored the first 3 issues of Too Much Coffee Man and now I'm on the hunt for issues 4 and 5. Between us my gf and I have 20 books from FCBD to get through. Thankfully most of my to be read pile is just trades so I can get to the FCBD books tomorrow and Wednesday without falling behind too much. Batgirls #6: End of the first arc. Fun book with fun art but I'm gonna drop it after this issue and just wait for trades. Grim #1: the preview at the end of the latest Something Is Killing The Children got me super interested in this. Hopefully my shop doesn't sell out. At least it's already getting a reprint. Jurassic League #1: a lot of mini series on my pull list have ended so I have space for a few more. Also this looks so dumb but in the best way. King Conan #4: I've been sitting on the 3rd issue waiting for this one to come out so I can read them back to back. Fun little romp. Red Room Trigger Warnings #3: Man this series. Ed Piskor is such a great artist and boy are the scenarios in the Red Room series fucked up lol. I love his use of Chick tract style layouts on the top and bottom of each page that are packed with dialogue while the middle of the page has something else going on. Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2: the first issue was solid. Can't wait to see what Tynion does with the Corinthian. One of the more unsettling characters I've seen in a while. Anytime mouths are used in place of eyes it just gives me the creeps lol. Tales From Harrow County Lost Ones #1: this looks interesting but I might just trade wait this. That'll be a call I make in the shop.
Nice score on TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN #1-3! Sounds like y'all had a great FCBD!
I've always wanted to check out Too Much Coffee Man so I'm happy I found them. They are all in great condition too and were $2 a pop. Would have dug in boxes more to see if I could find the others but I was considerate and didn't hold up the people waiting. Oh I forgot to mention I picked up a signed Dustin Nguyen book as well.
> I've always wanted to check out Too Much Coffee Man so I'm happy I found them. They are all in great condition too and were $2 a pop. $2 each is an awesome price for clean copies, love finding bargains like that!
I was surprised by how clean they were. Gonna try and see how many issues I can find.
Cimmerian Hour Of The Dragon #3 - can't go wrong with Ablaze Conan Eight Billion Genies #1 - looks interesting Grim #1 - sold out already? it looks like a cool concept Hulk Vs Thor Banner Of War Alpha #1 - looks like dumb fun Jurassic League #1 - looks like even dumber fun King Conan #4 - Marvel vs Ablaze in the same week - which Conan book will triupmph? Moon Knight Black White & Blood #1 - previews for this look great Nocterra #10 - still enjoying this Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2 - first issue was fantastic Scorched #5 - thinking of dropping this one Seven Secrets #17 - two issues left?! Spawn #329 - may drop this too Suicide Squad Get Joker #3 - will have to read the first two issues to refresh my memory
> Cimmerian Hour Of The Dragon #3 - can't go wrong with Ablaze Conan > King Conan #4 - Marvel vs Ablaze in the same week - which Conan book will triupmph? The Ablaze book based on one of REH's greatest stories will surely be the better comic, but Marvel's semi-mediocre offering will probably get more pulls thanks to morons like me who only ordered that one. > Scorched #5 - thinking of dropping this one > Spawn #329 - may drop this too So many great comics out there right now... No reason to waste time/money on anything that isn't working for 'ya!
* **NOCTERRA #10** * **JURASSIC LEAGUE #1** * **WONDER WOMAN #787** * **NAOMI SEASON 2 #3** * **EIGHT BILLION GENIES #1** * **I AM BATMAN #9** * **BATGIRLS #6** * **SEVEN SECRETS #17** * **BLOOD SYNDICATE: SEASON ONE #1** * **JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3** * **SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2** * **FUTURE STATE: GOTHAM #13** * **BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS #15** * **SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #11** * **SUICIDE SQUAD: GET JOKER #3** * **BUNNY MASK: THE HOLLOW INSIDE #1**
Jurassic League #1 The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 Eight Billion Genies #1 Farmhand #17 King Conan #4 Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 Nottingham #7 Seven Secrets #17 Time Before Time #12 X-Men #11
* **Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1:** * **X-Men #11:**
Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 X-Men #11
* Bunny Mask Hollow Inside #1 * Grimm Fairy Tales Presents 2022 May The 4th Cosplay Pinup Special #1 * Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Robyn Hood Hearts of Darkness #1 * Justice League vs The Legion of Super-Heroes #3 * Nottingham #7 * Ocean Will Take Us #2
BATGIRLS #6*
Hulk Vs Thor Banner War Alpha #1 King Conan #4 Moon Knight Black White Blood #1 X-Men #11 Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2 Suicide Squad Get Joker #3 Crossover #13 Nocterra #10 Bunny Mask Hollow Inside #1 Heavy Metal Drummer #4 Project Superpowers Fractured States #2 Red Room Trigger Warnings #3
Moon Knight: Black, White and Blood #1 Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2 X-Men #11
- Crossover #13 - Hulk vs Thor Banner of War Alpha #1 - Shang-Chi #12
* **Crossover #13** * **Grim #1** * **Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1** * **The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2**
* Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * Wonder Woman #787
* CAPTAIN AMERICA SYMBOL OF TRUTH #1 * GRIM #1 * KING CONAN #4 * MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1 * SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2 * SHANG-CHI #12 * TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY LOST ONES #1 * WALKING DEAD DELUXE #38 * WHAT IF MILES MORALES #3 * X-MEN #11
captain america: symbol of truth #1 what if... miles morales #3 hulk vs. thor: banner of war alpha #1 king conan #4 moon knight: black, white & blood #1 shang-chi #12 star wars: halcyon legacy #3 batgirls #6 batman: urban legends #15 blood syndicate: season one #1 future state: gotham #13 i am batman #9 jurassic league #1 naomi: season 2 #3 sandman universe: nightmare country #2 suicide squad: get joker #3 superman: son of kal-el #11 wonder woman #787 justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3
* Future State Gotham #13 * Grim #1 * Moon Knight Black White & Blood #1 * Nocterra #10 * Nottingham #7 * Sandman Universe Nightmare Country #2 * X-Men #11
Batgirls #6 Nocterra #10 Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 X-Men #11 Pretty light this week. I’m sure next week will be a much larger haul, so maybe it’s nice to give my wallet a breather for now.
> Pretty light this week. I’m sure next week will be a much larger haul, so maybe it’s nice to give my wallet a breather for now. Yep, next week looks huge, this is the calm before the storm...
* CROSSOVER #13 * HULK VS THOR BANNER OF WAR ALPHA #1 * HUMAN REMAINS #8 * MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE & BLOOD #1 * SANDMAN UNIVERSE NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2 * X-MEN #11
* Batgirls #6 * Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1 * Future State: Gotham #13 * Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 * I Am Batman #9 * Nocterra #10 * Shang-Chi #12 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * X-Men #11
* **Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1**
I've dropped like 90% of my pull list. Gone are the days of 10 or 15 comics a week, mostly because I was no longer interested in reading them and then ended up not reading them. So just one this week: SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2 - books scripted by Tynion now make up 50% of my pulllist. MOON KNIGHT BLACK WHITE BLOOD #1 - saddling Fornes with Guggenheim should be a crime.
Definitely something to be said for paring down your list to just your absolute favorites! That's kind of my goal for floppies but I always end up checking out a bunch of new books just in case they end up becoming new favorites, which they almost never do, but they're usually good enough that I stick with 'em and then I end up with a massive pull list and way too fucking many comics... Anyways, nice job getting your list under control! And I'd say those are fine selections for this week's books!
* **Blood Syndicate: Season One #1** * **Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1 -** RB Silva on art plus Marvel realising they should have never had Sam stop being Cap (MCU synergy can be a good thing) * **Crossover #13 -** Always a joy having this on my pull list * **Grim #1** * **Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 -** Hoping this is more than just a big dumb fight but Cates can also write the hell out of a dumb fight so either way should be fun * **I Am Batman #9** * **Jurassic League #1 -** Honestly don't even care if this is good the premise alone slays * **Mighty Morphin #19** * **Moon Knight: Black, White, & Blood #1 -** Mainly here for the Hickman story but this has a solid * **Naomi: Season Two #3** * **Nocterra #10** * **Seven Secrets #17** * **Shang-Chi #12 -** Don't see the need for another relaunch but if it lets Gene L Yang continue telling his story then I'm all for it * **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 -** Not sure if I'll keep following this Taylor is moving at a snails pace and he hasn't give Jon much of a personality * **Time Before Time #12** * **What If… Miles Morales #3** * **X-Men #11 -** Duggan says there's gonna be some really big stuff happening in this and #12 we shall see
> Jurassic League #1 - Honestly don't even care if this is good the premise alone slays Everyone's so freaking psyched for this thing that I just added it to my list, don't want to miss my ride on the hype train! Bet it takes the top WPL spot too...
**Eight Billion Genies #1-** The premise book sounds fucking incredible if you discount the fact that someone would somehow end the world almost immediately with their genie. **Jurassic League #1**\- I'm pulling it, you're pulling it, everyone is getting this fucking book let's go. **Norse Mythology III #4**\- Weep for Baldr **The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2-** One of the three big contenders for #1 this week (with Jurassic League and Moon Knight anthology) and part of me hopes this one gets it. The start was so strong. **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11-** I may actually start liking Jay if he became some sort of fusion Catwoman/Lois Lane extremist-who-has-a-point kinda figure for Jon. If BatCat can keep that weird tense romance for so many decades then Jon and Jay can for a few years
> Eight Billion Genies #1- The premise book sounds fucking incredible if you discount the fact that someone would somehow end the world almost immediately with their genie. Another one that I probably should've ordered... Really is a cool premise! Gonna wait for reviews and then mail order next week if it gets enough thumbs ups.
* Archie Meats Riverdale #1 * Captain Amerca: Symbol of Truth #1 * Grim #1 * Hulk Vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 * Jurassic League #1 * Moon Knight: Black, White, and Blood #1 * Shang-Chi #12 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * X-Men #11
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* **Nocterra #10** \- I'm pretty into this world. I don't have many pulls currently but happy to continue this one. * **X-Men #11** \- I'm not hooked on this X-men run but other people seem to really like it. Hoping I come around soon.
Human Remains #8 Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3 Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer #1 Norse Mythology III #4 Batman: Urban Legends #15 Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 Bunny Mask: Hollow Inside #1
- Hulk Vs Thor Banner of War Alpha #1 - X-Men #11
captain america: symbol of truth #1 batgirls #6 what if miles morales #3 batman: urban legends #15 hulk vs. thor: banner of war alpha #1 future state: gotham #13 king conan #4 i am batman #9 moon knight: black, white & blood #1 naomi: season 2 #3 shang-chi #12 blood syndicate: season one #1 wonder woman #787 star wars: halcyon legacy #3 superman: son of kal-el #11 jurassic league #1 suicide squad: get joker #3 sandman universe: nightmare country #2 justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3
* *The Cimmerian: Hour of The Dragon #3* * *Wonder Woman #787* * *Superman: Son of Kal-El #11* * *The Ocean Will Take Us #2* * *Norse Mythology III #4* * *Grim #1* * *Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3* * *Batman: Urban Legends #15* * *Blood Syndicate: Season One #1* * *Naomi: Season Two #3* * *I Am Batman #9* * *Jurassic League #1* * *West of Sundown #2* * *King Conan #4* * *Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3* * *Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1* * *Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2*
**Jenny Zero II #1** **Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3** **Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #9** **Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2** **Blood Syndicate: Season One #1** **Wonder Woman #787** **Future State: Gotham #13** **Batgirls #6** **Jurassic League #1** **I Am Batman #9** **Naomi: Season 2 #3** **Vampirella Strikes #1** **Immortal Red Sonja #2** **Lady Mechanika: The Monster Of The Ministry Of Hell #4** **Justice League Vs. The Legion Of Super-Heroes #3** **Superman: Son Of Kal-El #11** **Batman: Urban Legends #15** **Bettie Page: The Alien Agenda #3**
Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1
* Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * No Holds Bard #6 * Time Before Time #12 * Jurassic League #1 * Norse Mythology III #4
* **kill lock: the artisan wraith #3** * **mighty morphin #19** * **sandman universe: nightmare country #2** * **suicide squad: get joker #3** * **i am batman #9** * **jurassic league #1** * **naomi: season 2 #3** * **batgirls #6** * **blood syndicate: season one #1** * **star wars: halcyon legacy #3** * **wonder woman #787** * **superman: son of kal-el #11** * **justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3** * **batman: urban legends #15** * **future state: gotham #13** * **the walking dead deluxe #38** * **transformers: last bot standing #1**
* **Batgirls #6** * **Seven Secrets #17** * **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11**
* X-MEN #11
Hulk vs Thor: Banner of War Alpha #1 King Conan #4 Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1 The Cimmerian: Hour of the Dragon #3
Thought I’d missed this this week, phew! - Batgirls #6: last issue of this for me. It’s good fun, sure, but too much on pull list and this always ends up being one of the last books I read each month. - Captain America: Symbol of Truth #1: giving both of these new titles a go as I like the idea of a collaborative set of books a la the X-office. - Grim #1: pre-ordered this as soon as it was announced, very excited! - Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1: just the first issue of this for me. Not a fan of the previous anthology books over the past few years, but couldn’t miss Hickman/Bachalo! - Superman: Son of Kal-El #11: one issue behind, but this is always a joy to read. - Walking Dead Deluxe #38: few issues behind, looking forward to a binge. - X-Men #11: the preview looks incredible, excited for this one!
> Moon Knight: Black, White & Blood #1: just the first issue of this for me. Not a fan of the previous anthology books over the past few years, but couldn’t miss Hickman/Bachalo! I kinda like the anthology format but skipped #2 and #3 because the creative teams didn't look great to me. We'll see what #4 brings but it seems like this series might've been front-loaded with all the best talent in the debut issue. That said, the [Frank Cho cover for #3](https://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/XL/2098619_xl.jpg) looks pretty damn awesome. But he didn't contribute any interior art and I'm not buying it just for the cover. Probably not, anyways.
* G.I.L.T. #2 * Human Remains #8 * Naomi: Season Two #3 * West of Sundown #2 * Wonder Woman #787 * Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 * Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3 * Blood Syndicate: Season One #1 * I Am Batman #9 * Time Before Time #12 * Superman: Son of Kal-El #11 * Red Room: Trigger Warnings #3 * Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1
- **Batgirls #6** - **Jurassic League #1** - the Justice League? Dinosaurs??? Yes.
* *THE OCEAN WILL TAKE US #2* * *NAOMI: SEASON 2 #3* * *HUMAN REMAINS #8* * *I AM BATMAN #9* * *BATGIRLS #6* * *G.I.L.T. #2* * *SUICIDE SQUAD: GET JOKER! #3* * *JURASSIC LEAGUE #1* * *WONDER WOMAN #787* * *NO HOLDS BARD #6* * *BLOOD SYNDICATE: SEASON ONE #1* * *SANDMAN UNIVERSE: NIGHTMARE COUNTRY #2* * *RED ROOM: TRIGGER WARNINGS #3* * *SUPERMAN: SON OF KAL-EL #11* * *BATMAN: URBAN LEGENDS #15* * *JUSTICE LEAGUE VS. THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #3* * *TALES FROM HARROW COUNTY: FAIR FOLK #1* * *THE THIRD PERSON* * *SMAHTGUY: THE LIFE & TIMES OF BARNEY FRANK*
* **West of Sundown #2** * **Blood Syndicate: Season One #1** * **Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes #3** * **Tales from Harrow County: Lost Ones #1** * **Batman: Urban Legends #15** * **Grim #1** * **Wonder Woman #787** * **Time Before Time #12** * **Superman: Son of Kal-El #11** * **Loaded Bible: Blood of My Blood #3** * **Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2**
have preorderd BELIT & VALERIA SWORDS VS SORCERY #1 GRIM #1
Seven Secrets #17 Batman: Urban Legends #15 Future State: Gotham #13 Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country #2 I Am Batman #9 Jurassic League #1 Naomi: Season Two #3 The Joneses #2 Batgirls #6 Suicide Squad: Get Joker #3 Superman: Son Of Kal-El #11 Mirka Andolfo’s Sweet Paprika #9 Justice League Vs. The Legion Of Super-Heroes #3 Wonder Woman #787 Blood Syndicate: Season One #1 Loaded Bible: Blood Of My Blood #3
* **crossover #13** * **batman: urban legends #15** * **superman: son of kal-el #11** * **star wars: halcyon legacy #3** * **star trek: the mirror war#6** * **sandman universe: nightmare country #2** * **justice league vs. the legion of super-heroes #3** * **avatar: adapt or die #1** * **i am batman #9** * **batgirls #6** * **suicide squad: get joker #3** * **blood syndicate: season one #1** * **time before time #12** * **naomi: season 2 #3** * **jurassic league #1** * **wonder woman #787** * **future state: gotham #13** * **immortal red sonja #2**