We’ve made it to the end of the Grass Kings series, and we find out who the Thin-Air Killer really is! Plus Port of Earth #10, Superman #11, Sabrina the Teenage Witch #2, and War of the Realms: Agents of Asgard #1. We also talk about that Hulu/Disney news.
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NEWS
Disney now controls Hulu
Disney Assumes Full Control of Hulu in Deal With Comcast
Disney is now the only one with its hands on Hulu ‘s steering wheel. Disney and Comcast announced a deal under which Disney will assume full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately. Within five years, Comcast has agreed to sell its Hulu stake to Disney for at least $5.8 billion.
REVIEWS
STEPHEN
SUPERMAN #11
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Joe Prado, Ivan Reis
Publisher: DC Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 15, 2019
Named one of the best books of the year by Paste Magazine, Comics Beat and others, the Unity Saga continues! The drama of the House of El tears the galaxy in half as Superman and his son are forced to confront his father about the secrets of Krypton in front of the gathered heads of the galaxy. Superman makes a bold choice that will forever change his relationship to the Earth, the Justice League and his family! Witness one of the most important chapters in Superman history!
MATTHEW
WAR OF THE REALMS: NEW AGENTS OF ASGARD #1
Writer: Greg Pak
Artist: Gang Hyuk Lim
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 8, 2019
As Sindr, Immortal Queen of Muspelheim, and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, it’s time for a new band of heroes to unite to protect the Pacific Rim. Having brought together a ragtag team of heroes to defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the past, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his “protectors” — Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo to save the world from incineration? And where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow??? Featuring Marvel’s newest heroes from China, AERO and SWORD MASTER, and a mysterious new Filipino heroine named WAVE!
RODRIGO
PORT OF EARTH #10
Writer: Zack Kaplan
Artist: Andrea Mutti
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: May 15, 2019
As Seattle faces a deadly alien epidemic, the Earth Security Agency has its human agents covertly tracking down the source of the outbreak, both within anti-Port human resistance groups and the Port of Earth itself. But the greatest threat comes from the Consortium’s continued challenges of humanity’s decisions, operations, and authority over our own planet’s security.
ASHLEY
SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #2
Writer: Kelly Thompson
Artist: Veronica Fish
Publisher: Archie Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: 5/15/19
Very weird goings-on in the town of Greendale are making Sabrina Spellman’s relocation to Greendale High…complicated. Protecting her friends, saving her family, solving a supernatural mystery, and keeping her witch nature a secret is starting to seem impossible. Something’s gotta give…but which one will it be and what will it mean for her future in Greendale?!
DISCUSSION
GRASS KINGS VOLUME 3
Writer: Matt Kindt
Artist: Tyler Jenkins
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Cover Price: $19.99
Release Date: November 2018
The Eisner Award-nominated series comes to a close as the Grass Kingdom wards off attacks from both outwards and within. Their kingdom is crumbling, their trust in one another is shaken, yet the three brothers must find a way to put their differences aside and defend the sacred land that’s been passed down through generations. From New York Times bestselling author Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT) and illustrator Tyler Jenkins (Peter Panzerfaust), Grass Kings Volume Three concludes the critically-acclaimed rural mystery series that examines the lengths man will go to protect their own. Collects issues #12-15.
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1 Comment
Monopoly: The Exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
The definition doesn’t serve as well because for us law it’s exclusive or near exclusive control. What constitutes near exclusive? What percentage is that?
Right now I’m keeping my eye on it but not totally worried.