Pick of the Week:
Saga #19 - This comic isn't fair to the other books on the market and Fiona Staples is a saint for the work she does on this series. The opening panel is both shocking and beautiful and I love how this series is pushing the envelope. Getting a peek into The Robot Kingdom at the start of the book was a treat and made me sympathize with a group of aliens that were initially portrayed as villains. A spin-off that focused on the life of Princess Robot and her child would make a compelling series of its own. The subtle humor mixed in with a compelling drama and a cast of characters that have such depth and complexity. A lot happened in an issue that felt both light and brief. Not sure how Brian K. Vaughan does it, but I have a hankering to go read Y: The Last Man again.
The Rest:
Axe Cop: The American Choppers #1 - It brings me great pleasure to see Axe Cop return to print form. What could possibly make Axe Cop even better? A team up featuring some of the best axe (not chainsaw) wielding superheroes that have ever graced the pages of a comic book. This new miniseries from Dark Horse stays true to Axe Cop form and is an absolute delight to read. As the parent of a soon to be 7-year old I can truly relate with the wonderful imagination of Malachai Nicolle. I should also admit that I would love to see a Captain Planet (the planet from which all captains are from) spin-off.
Original Sin #2 - The hunt for the murderer of the Watcher continues as the holder of the eye is finally revealed. While I enjoyed the action on the surface, the detective work that was taking place underground was the highlight of this issue. So far one of the more compelling Marvel events by a long shot. When the bomb drops I truly hope this series lives up to the hype.
POSTED BY MIKE N. -- comic guy, proudly raising nerdy kids, and Nerds of a Feather contributor since 2012.