Pick of the Week:
Captain America: White #2 - I am a sucker for throwback Captain America stories and this is no exception. Fury's secret mission is off to a shaky start as the crew finds itself in the ocean after something struck their plane. To make matters worse, Bucky has to save a drowning Cap and cuts off his shield in the process. Stranded at sea with no shield, Captain America attempts to boost spirits by talking of hope. Fury responds with "I'm fightin' Hitler with Little Orphan Annie." I love it. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale manage to keep things light and really maintain a focus on what really matters. Stomping the Nazis. This was also the first comic I have read that ends with a literal cliff hanger.
The Rest:
Bloodthirsty #1 - Inspired by the horrific events of Hurricane Katrina, Mark Landry weaves a mysterious tale surrounding a blood drinking cult that may have spawned from the tragedy itself. We learn from the perspective of Virgil Lafleur, a former member of the coast guard who was integral in the saving of thousands of life in the aftermath of the storm. What I enjoyed about this issue, is that it felt very real. Landry doesn't gloss over the real tragedies that people faced in the wake of Katrina and the impact it still has to this day. The real mystery is the blood drinking cult. While they aren't vampires, I feel they might be more than human. The first issue ends on a cliffhanger that will bring me back for the second issue. Definitely a debut worth checking out.

POSTED BY MIKE N. aka Victor Domashev -- comic guy, proudly raising nerdy kids, and Nerds of a Feather contributor since 2012.