We had Read Comics Book in Public Day Tuesday and one of the
best weeks of new comics on Wednesday.
How can I choose which book was best?
The Justice League took a new turn, Locke and Key had a brilliant
one-shot, the Sixth Gun marched on, more secrets were revealed in Morning
Glories and we had another in the AvX title from Marvel. My wallet is hurting because it is a good
time to be a comic book reader.
Pick of the Week:
The Sixth Gun #24 – Cullen
Bunn managed to stand out in this great week of new books. The General stirs and speaks of another lady
in his life (trying not to spoil!), Becky and Drake come across a Kalfu and
Gord has a mysterious someone in the shadows watching. Bunn continues to keep the pace of the story fast and enjoyable. This has been a series that is rapidly approaching one that I always suggest to new readers. I don’t know if I can wait until the next
issue. If you haven’t read this series
do yourself a favor and start. All of
the issues are on ComixOlogy and three trades have been published. What are you waiting for?
Runner-up:
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| Oh the might Bitey Key! |
Locke and Key:
Grindhouse – If reading a grindhouse pulp written by Joe Hill and
illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez isn’t enough, we witness the horrors of a new
key (The Bitey Key!) and get to see the blueprints to Keyhouse! Fans of the series will enjoy
knowing what horrors the crooks in this story have stumbled into and new
readers will have some fun surprises.
They delivered with their style, emphasizing the teeth of the villains
as they mentions at Comic-Con in San Diego.
A must read for fans of the series (everyone really should read this
series) and a great, fun, schlocky read for new readers.
The Not as Good:
Avengers vs. X-Men #5
- I have gone back and forth on this
series. It has had some really good
moments mixed in with really bad ones.
This issue felt as a throw away and only served to offer up some humor
that fell flat.
The Rest:
Powers #11 - This was almost the pick of the week or the
runner-up as Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming deliver a great
issue. I have read about 7 or 8 of the
trades and would recommend this series to anyone. I am not currently caught up with this title
but was reminded why I love the series and look forward to the spin-off that is
upcoming: Powers Bureau
Justice League #12 – Another
series that I had been reading but am not current on. I picked this one up based on hype and am
glad I did. The times are a-changing for
the Justice League and it seems like a perfect time to hop on this book.
Morning Glories #21 – Nick
Spence is one of the best comic authors on the market today. This series remains one of my favorites, but
he has woven such a complex web I sometimes am lost. I keep saying I am going to stop buying new
issues and wait for the trades, but I just enjoy this book too much. This issue had some big revelations regarding
the academy and left me wanting more.
Li’l Homer #1 - I will admit that it has been quite some time
since I picked up a Simpsons comic, but seeing Homer as a child with his mom
and dad on the cover was irresistible.
The comic didn’t disappoint, featuring several enjoyable tales about
Homer’s childhood. Nothing to write home
about, but a fun read that I would encourage Simpsons fans to pick up.
Batman Detective
Comics: Annual – A fine read that was enjoyable, but not memorable.
What I missed:
American Vampire #30 -
This was a series I began reading
early on and really enjoyed. For
whatever reason I drifted, but it sounds like it is going strong and that there
is a lot more for me to read about Skinner Sweet. It may be time to revisit this one.
