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February 22, 2005
To Buy Or Not To Buy - This Week's New Releases
Losers #21 - I'm eager to see how Diggle wriggles (heh heh) his way out of the surprise development in last month's issue.
Seven Soldiers #0 - Could you describe the ruckus, sir? It sounds like... the comic book blogverse falling all over itself to love this book. I have to say that I'm right there with them, though I admit a sliver of trepidation because of the second-tier DCU heroes on which Seven Soldiers is going to focus. Of course, Grant Morrison and artist J.H. Williams III could do a series about the frigging Power Rangers and I would still buy it.
Sleeper Season 2 #9 - This has been a great series, but honestly I'm kind of glad that it is drawing to a close. Stretching it out to more than 24 issues would probably move the title into that "yes, there's an overall plot, but I don't care anymore" territory that The X-Files made famous.
Solo #3 - I love the idea of this series, but I wish they would do an issue with an artist that I really like. No offense to Tim Sale, Richard Corben, or Howard Chaykin, but I'm just not quite feeling these guys enough to plunk down the $6. If this is the Paul Pope issue, though, all bets are off...
Kingdom Come Planet Krypton Green Lantern Replica Ring Set $99.95 - Actually, forget it, Paul Pope. There's no room in the budget for Solo #3 and this. In fact I may forego all comics this week so that I can buy a two sets of Green Lantern Replica Rings, one for each hand.
Black Widow #6 - The final chapter of this not-great-but-better-than-expected limited series. If Bill Sienciewicz wasn't involved, I probably wouldn't have made it this far; but he is, and I did, and here we are. Look for all 6 issues coming soon to an eBay near you.
Fantastic Four #523 - Pour out a little liquor for Mark Waid & Mike Wieringo's run on FF. I've never read a J. Michael Straczynski comic that I liked, so I can't say that I will be hanging around after this. Factor in the upcoming creative change on Ultimate FF (Warren Ellis leaving in favor of Mark Millar) and I just may find myself without a monthly FF book to buy. I have heard a good word or two about the Marvel Knights FF, so maybe I will check that out...
Powers Vol 2 #9 - One week removed from calling Bendis "the industry's biggest hack," here I am buying another one of his comics. I kind of wish this book would go downhill too so that I can at least be consistent.
Spider-Man Human Torch #2 - I thought this was a one-shot. I'm not sure if it has the legs for more than one issue, but writer Dan Slott has built up plenty of credit with me so I'm there.
Strange #4 - I am buying this purely for the sake of selling the full series on eBay. The last issue was terrible, but I have come this far, and complete series sell much better than partial ones.
Ultimate Nightmare #5 - See Strange #4. Actually this series has had its moments, but I've had to slog through too much padding and too many delays to get to them. Hmmm, it seems really stupid to ride out TWO limited series that I don't like. And while complete limited series definitely sell better than incomplete ones, books with "Ultimate" in their title sell much better than books without it. Strange, I'm not liking your chances this week. It's funny how much thought I give to selling comic books for about 30 cents a piece.
X-23 #1 Ltd Ed Variant Cover - Barrel + Fish + Gun. I just don't have the heart.
X-Men #167 - Peter Milligan has written some great comics, but that last issue of X-Men was certainly not one of them. This isn't going to make the cut.
X-Men Phoenix Endsong #3 - This title has actually received some positive reviews... a TPB purchase may be in order.
BPRD The Dead #4 - Glee!
Conan #13 - More glee!
Scurvy Dogs Vol 1 Rags To Riches TP - If you missed out on this series the first time, I would definitely recommend this trade. It has more gags per page than should be legal. The naive art style was a bit off-putting at first, but you'll soon realize how well it complements the zany non-sequitir comedy. This book seems to have been made by and for people who love comics and their limitless capacity for the sublimely ridiculous.
Posted by jdonelson_nyc at February 22, 2005 11:52 AM
Comments
The Spider-Man/Human Torch deal is a five issue mini-series. It appears as if each issue will be set during a different "era" of Marvel--one of the covers has Black Costume Spidey and Byrne Haircut Johnny--so it'll be interesting to see what Slott does with that.
I've already paid for that Scurvy Dogs trade paperback. My DCBS order should arrive next week, hopefully . . .
Posted by: Charles W. at February 22, 2005 12:57 PM
"It appears as if each issue will be set during a different 'era' of Marvel--one of the covers has Black Costume Spidey and Byrne Haircut Johnny"
That's the best news I've heard all day! I hope he gives some love to the medallion-sporting campus hepcat Peter Parker from the 70's.
Posted by: jdonelson_nyc at February 22, 2005 01:04 PM