Dean’s Top Picks
Best From The Past Week: Scarlet #4 – Even in spite of the awful shootings in AZ, this book is really speaking to the Libertarian in me. I’m most happy to see that Bendis hasn’t lost his “fastball” for telling an edgy story after years of writing mass-produced superhero stuff for Marvel. And, oddly….I love Alex Maleev’s art. I almost wish his art wasn’t so enticing because I don’t think anyone else pulls off this photo-reference style very well. Runner-up: Memoir #1
Most Anticipated: Detective Comics #873 – I can’t wait to see how Dick Grayson gets away from the room full of gas-mask wearing freaks. Why are gas masks so freaky? I am loving Scott Snyder, Jock and Francesco Francavilla’s opening arc on Detective. This is a grounded Batman and the Dick Grayson story that I really wanted as soon as he took over for Bruce about 2 years ago. Must read!
Other picks: American Vampire #11, New York Five #1, Scalped #45, Echoes #2, Fantastic Four #587
Alex’s Top Picks
Best From The Past Week: Scarlet #4 – Finally, everything really clicked for me. It’s now clear what kind of book Scarlet is going to be, and it’s clearly one I’m going to love. Just a great comic all around, with the only thing bad about it being that I’m going to have to wait two months for the next installment.
Most Anticipated: Fantastic Four #587 – There are a lot of books this week, especially from Marvel, but for me, one stands out. It’s no surprise really, given that this is the “death issue.” One member of the FF dies this Wednesday and Jonathan Hickman has built it up to the point where it could truly be any one. Curiosity and my love of the Fantastic Four would have this as my pick anyway, but it doesn’t hurt that Hickman’s FF may very well be my favourite book from Marvel right now.
Other Picks: Detective Comics #873, Action Comics #897, Avengers #9, Secret Avengers #9, New Avengers #8, Wonder Woman #606, American Vampire #11, Fables #101, Scalped #45, Captain America #614, Thunderbolts #152
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