Thursday Morning Superhero

Today I present to you an abbreviated version of TMS.  Last week we moved into our new home, and between getting settled and wrapping up end of the term grading I will admit defeat when it comes to my weekly comic book intake.  Bone is still going strong in my family which has been a delight.  I also wanted to deviate a bit from comics and let you know that They Might Be Giants are releasing another kids album!  After their first amazing kids album No!, TMBG is releasing Why? on November 27.  You can preorder the album and gain access to some really cool digital downloads here.  You can even bundle the album with a TMBG yo-yo!

Pick of the Week:
Over the Garden Wall #2 - In a delightful issue, we learn about Fred the Horse and what led him to his path of crime.  Apparently the bird that is guiding the children is leading them to an old lady's house with the intent of robbing her blind and Fred wants in.  Poor Fred.  After leading an honest life, he was fired because he swore to secrecy when he was robbed hauling a load.  When people called him a liar because he wouldn't out who stole the goods, he turned to a life of crime.  I love the mystery that surrounds this series and the whimsical world that Pat McHale has gifted us.

The Rest:
Deadpool vs. Thanos #2 - Thanos and Deadpool continue to quest to discover why things are no longer dying.  Both Thanos and Deadpool have a relationship with lady Death, the the unlikely duo are forced to work together to uncover this mystery.  It is especially awkward because, not only are they polar opposites, but Thanos is the one that cursed Deadpool and made him immortal. The dichotomy of the two play well off of one another and the twists and turns that they encounter make this an enjoyable tale.  It appears the next journey will take them to Hell as they attempt to rescue Lady Death and restore order.  Fun little title. 


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

Thursday Morning Superhero

I sit in awe as I type my weekly open to our comics book round-up.  Mind MGMT came to a glorious end today and there is something to be said about a comic book series that has a clear beginning and end.  While I would have loved to have had more adventures with Henry, Meru, and the other agents, it wouldn't have been as satisfying.  When I think about recent comic book series that I have truly loved of recent, Mind MGMT, Locke and Key, The Sixth Gun, and Chew come to mind.  There are others that I am forgetting, but one thing all of these series have in common is that while it is sad to see them come to an end, it is natural and prevents series from going on and on and on and on and on.  I will pour one out for Mind MGMT tonight, but sleep easy knowing the Matt Kidnt will continue to produce stunning work.

 
Pick of the Week:
New MGMT #1 - The epilogue for Matt Kindt's phenomenal 3 year run at Mind MGMT came to a stunning conclusion this week.  The way he was able to bring everything full circle, wrap up so many loose ends, and provide the perfect ending is nothing short of spectacular.  From the notes in the margins, to the beautiful reflection Mr. Kindt provides about the journey that produced 1,028 pages of penciled, inked, painted, and lettered pages of an instant classic.  Throughout this run, Matt has raised the bar to what is possible through this medium and I am honored to have had a chance to share this experience with him.  The direction that Meru leads the New MGMT in is inspirational and something that will hopefully inspire people to use their gifts to create positive change in their community.

The Rest:
Over the Garden Wall #1 - Kaboom! has brought the beloved Cartoon Network miniseries to print form and the first issue an an absolute delight.  It retains all of the charm and surrealism that made the miniseries a success.  In this issue, Wirt attempts to correct a wrong he has committed by doing some chores.  Due to simple misunderstandings, he merely causes more harm and he must flee with his brother.  If you are looking for a new all-ages book then look no further than Over the Garden Wall.




Last Days of Ant-Man #1 - I decided to revisit Secret Wars and was quite entertained by the  exploits of Ant-Man and his quest to retrieve an artifact for a crotchety client.  Unaware of the impending colliding of worlds, Scott Lang is hired by a client to steal a valuable item that was taken from her.  Hijinks ensue and Lang learns that his client is the former Miss Patriot.  Upon learning she is a clairvoyant and how the world is ending, Lang attempts to say goodbye to his daughter.  This was a fun issue, but I am still not feeling the Secret Wars vibe.  Not sure if I will pick up the next issue or not.

Old Man Logan #4 - My favorite series in the latest Marvel event, Logan finds himself in the Deadlands left to die.  The deadlands are filled with zombies and sybiotes and a disgruntled She-Hulk.  She-Hulk confirms that there is no escaping the Deadlands as she has been trying to escape for an unknown amount of time.  Still trying to wrap his head around what is happening, Logan will need the help of She-Hulk if he ever wants to escape.  A dark issue in which the breathtaking art of Andrea Sorrentino does most of the talking.  While my reading of the latest event has been quite narrow, I feel this is one of the few must-read titles of Secret Wars.





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

Thursday Morning Superhero

It is officially one week from Thanksgiving!  The time when we take a break from our weekly routine, and give thanks for comic books.  My favorite holiday of the year and a time that allows me to revisit classic arcs and revisit stories that I haven't read in quite some time.  It will be hard to wait a whole week before I dive into some Tofurkey, but once again we have been blessed with some great books to hold us over.

Pick of the Week:
Over the Garden Wall Special #1 - Over the Garden Wall is a comic spin-off of a miniseries from Cartoon Network.  Created by Patrick McHale, this miniseries follows two brothers (Wirt and Greg) who get lost in a dark and whimsical forest called the unknown.  The comic has all of the magic and charm of the show and involves the boys sailing off in a pasture with the Four Wayward Soldiers.   For a children's show and book, it is a little dark, but it is absolutely wonderful.  Greg reminds me a lot of Mei from Totoro.  Both are a walking definition of what it means to be a child full of hope and imagination. Wirt is a wonderfully nervous older brother who loves Greg more than he would like to admit.  Over the Garden Wall is a magical tale that should not be missed in either print or animated form.

The Rest:
Daredevil #10 - I think the reason I enjoy Waid's run on Daredevil are the small things that make him relatable.  Last issue, Daredevil was pushed to the brink by Killgrave's children and this issue opens with a powerful monolog addressing the depression that has affected Daredevil throughout his life. This is one way that Waid makes the book bigger than the superhero and I love it.  Not to mention that once the kids have the adults in town hiding from them they take over an arcade.  Awesome.





Inhuman #8 - Prior to Inhuman and I hadn't read a lot of Charles Soule and I plan on fixing that soon. The air of mystery that is surrounding Black Bolt and Maximus in the aftermath of their bomb is reaching a boiling point.  Inhuman is a good human drama akin to the early X-men and even to an extent, Battlestar Galactica.  It is difficult to judge who you can trust and who has his or her own agenda.  I suspect that Queen Medusa is viewing Black Bolt from the lens of being his wife and her judgement of his recent actions is flawed.

Fables #146 - The impending end of this great series has caused me to revisit this title and I fear I am too late!  The arc of Rose Red throughout this series has been fascinating to read.  She started as a simple troublemaker and is going to fulfill a destiny that will shock the entire Fables community.  Without spoiling anything, that state of Bigby is going to force my hand to backtrack and attempt to get current with this series before issue #147 drops.  It is going to be tough to say goodbye to this old friend.  I often use Fables as a gateway comic to hook unsuspecting friends on comics.




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