Maybe we’ll start this as a new feature? I’ll flip through Previews, tell you what I think is worthwhile and you can tell me I’m a moron. Sound like fun?
DARK HORSE
– Axe Cop: President of the World #1 – At some point, this odd comic that is written by 8 year old Malachai Nicolle and illustrated by his brother, 31 year old Ethan, will lose it’s magic. Someday Malachai will probably “grow up” too much or become too self-aware, but until that happens we should enjoy the ride. Here’s a link to my review of last Spring’s Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth #1.
– Early issues where you can hop on before it’s too late. Fatima: The Blood Spinners #2 by Gilbert Hernandez, Mind Mgmt #3 by Matt Kindt and The Massive #2 by Brian Wood.
– Eerie Comics #1 brings back the beloved old Warren Publishing title. It’s really hard to go wrong with a horror anthology in black and white. Of course, don’t miss the big brother: Creepy Comics #9.
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In the prequel chapter to this winter’s “Dark Reign” storyline, Norman Osborn, having inexplicably been given control over the country’s superhero Initiative program and all that encompasses, convenes a meeting of high-ranking villains and rogues and offers them a quid pro quo: if they can work together and agree to his requests, he will use his newfound political power to make their lives much, much easier. The villains are naturally suspicious, but leave the meeting to consider his offer.
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