IT’S NEW COMIC BOOK DAY! #NCBD
The best day of the week just got a lot better with a new round of awesome comics arriving in stores this week. Staff members at Major Spoilers are here to help you with your comic book selection this week, with their roundup of comics they recommend.
ASTRO CITY #46
Writer: Kurt Busiek
Artist: Brent Anderson
Publisher: Vertigo Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
SOLICITATION: The final chapter in the Broken Man’s century-spanning revelations about Astro City, music, rebellion, heroes and the threat of the Oubor. The Broken Man is mounting a defense-but does it stand a chance, or is it as cracked as he is? Featuring Honor Guard, the First Family and more, in a story that sets the stage for everything that is to come for Astro City.
MATTHEW: A story that’s been in the works since issue #1 of the current volume, with the promise of reveals and more Broken Man! This is the top of the read pile, you guys…
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA #8
Writer: Roberto Aguire-Sacasa
Artist: Robert Hack, Jack Morelli
Publisher: Archie Comics
Cover Price: 3.99
SOLICITATION: “WITCH-WAR” Part Two, “Burnt Offerings”: Edward Spellman, trapped in Harvey’s body, has been reunited with Sabrina, and is ready to enact his dark agenda!
STEPHEN: OMG! Will they, or won’t they? Super scary comics that remind me of the pre-code horror comics make Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #8 a must buy book this week. Lovin’ this series from Archie Comics, and you will too!
DARK NIGHTS: METAL #1
Writer: Scott Snyder
Artist: Danny Miki
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $4.99
SOLICITATION: DARK DAYS: THE FORGE and THE CASTING hinted at dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! Now, as DARK NIGHTS: METAL begins, the Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger-and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! DARK NIGHTS: METAL is a DC event unlike any other-one that will push Batman, Superman and heroes of the Justice League beyond their limits to take on threats unlike any our world has ever seen! It will take the combined might of the World’s Greatest Heroes as you’ve never seen them before to face what’s coming their way!
MATTHEW: You can’t kill The Metal.
The Metal will live on. *guitar riff*
STEPHEN: BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK!
Dark Nights: Metal #1 is really good, and though it hasn’t been promoted as the next DC’s 52 event, it feels like a 52 event. While you don’t need to read Dark Days: The Forge, and Dark Days: The Casting, it will help explain some of the comments made in book. Of course you could also read our Dark Nights: Metal #1 annotated article to learn more.
BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK! BUY THIS BOOK!
FUTURE QUEST PRESENTS #1
Writer: Jeff Parker
Artist: Arial Olivetti
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
SOLICITATION: After the thrilling events of FUTURE QUEST, a new age of adventure begins! First up, Space Ghost and his young wards Jan and Jace team up with the Herculoids to rebuild the mighty Space Force. Will they rise again to become defenders of the galaxy? Or is there something lurking in the shadows ready to stop them for good?
MATTHEW: Parker’s Future Quest is the best of the DC/HB relaunch, and I’m looking forward to seeing more Space Ghost in action…
INVINCIBLE #139
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Nathan Fairbairn, Ryan Ottley
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
SOLICITATION: “THE END OF ALL THINGS,” Part Seven Alliances shift as the battle rages on…it’s the biggest, most brutal, most monumental battle in INVINCIBLE history!
STEPHEN: It is all coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean Robert Kirkman is coasting to a stop. The action is ramping up and fans of Invincible should not miss this final arc!
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