Weekly Comic Book Review’s Top Picks

Dean’s Top Picks

Best From The Past Week: Morning Glories #1 – This was the best first issue I’ve read in a while.  Most series have one or two mysteries as their hook, but Morning Glories had about 10 things that I want to know more about.  This is a book that deserves support!

Most Anticipated: Bulletproof Coffin #3 – The first two issues were just awesome and scratched a LOT of itches as we saw this dude whose job is to basically rummage through the belongings of the recently dead get sucked into a world where he is transformed into a Golden Age comic book superhero.

Other Top Picks: Phoenix without Ashes #1, Light #5, New Avengers #3, Thunderbolts #147, Uncanny X-Men #527, Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #2

Alex’s Top Picks

Best From The Past Week: Morning Glories #1 – A great debut that had me badly wanting more, it looks like Nick Spencer is well on his way to delivering on his promise of this being the next big series for Image.  Really good stuff that I recommend getting on-board with if you’re looking for something different.  That is, if you can still find a copy – apparently it’s already sold out at the distribution level and Image is planning a second printing in September.

Most Anticipated: Ex Machina #50 – Really, could it be anything else?  With so many questions, such high stakes, and a bigger issue, this should be one hell of a finale.  Given Y: the Last Man’s final issue, Brian K. Vaughan knows a thing or two about those.   Regardless of the delays, I’ve followed Ex Machina since the beginning and while I’m sad to see it go, this conclusion feels natural and properly timed.  Bring it on, Mr. Vaughan!

Other Picks: New Avengers #3, Secret Avengers #4, Brightest Day #8, Chew #13, Fables #97, Wolverine: Weapon X #16