Have I told you that I love Swamp Thing? I loved the old movies, the animated series, and even the live action TV show from the 90s. There is just something about a monster out to save the day that is just so compelling.
Again, DC is coming out with these Digital First issues from their Walmart big book series and this issue is the Sunday release issue. So, let's dive into this swampy issue... SPOILERS coming!
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As I have mentioned before, DC has made the move to make more content available digitally through these DC Digital Firsts. I love this move. They aren't technically new books... these stories were previously found in the DC Giant stories available at Walmart.
Nonetheless... I am pretty pumped to get DC content coming out daily and at a great price. $.99 ($.84 if you are a Comixology Unlimited subscriber). The Monday through Sunday lineup is as followed: Superman: Man of Tomorrow, Batman: Gotham Nights, Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace, Aquaman: Deep Dives, Flash: Fastest Man Alive, DC Super Hero Girls: Infinite Frenemies, Swamp Thing: New Roots. So let's take a look at this quick rip roaring classic Superman adventure.... as always, SPOILERS ahead! Still no new print comics today. However, there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon as DC has announced some new distribution dates soon. Also, in a great move by DC, they are releasing digital first books coming out 7 days a week at $.99 a pop! So there is content to be had out there. Here is this week's pull list: Mad Magazine #13 - DC ComicsDon’t blow your whole wad on Coachella tickets this year-Mad #13 is making (fun of) music for $5.99 (cheap)! Laugh at acts you’d never pay to see…from the comfort of your own toilet (no porta potties necessary)! Sure, we may not have the sad crooning of Thom Yorke, but we could have a hilarious cartoon of him! Enjoy classic Mad music spoofs, plus an all-new Spy vs. Spy, “A Mad Look at…”, and more! The Wolf and the Crow #1 - Action Lab Danger ZoneIn a brutal, unforgiving environment, the Lotari tribe face a daily struggle just to survive. Now, weakened by savage predators, hunger, and threats of mutiny, the Lotari tribe face their biggest threat yet: a supernatural evil that has been stalking them, hungry for blood. The tribe must now fight together or die alone! Wonder Woman: Agent of Peace - DC ComicsDuring a run-in with a villainous crime syndicate, Wonder Woman learns about a hit list whose biggest target is a familiar name – Harley Quinn! Can the Champion of Paradise Island track down the Clown Princess of Crime before it’s too late?
Well, there you have it folks. Stay home, stay safe, and read comics! -CBD Week 3 of no new print books, so let's head over to Comixology to see what digital releases we can dive into! Also, while the quarantine continues, we will be sure to include at least one title that is not from the big two. Before we do, I wanted to give a shout out to Donny Cates who picked up an entire comic book shop's pull list for their customers! Check out the story HERE. Batman: The Adventures Continue #2 - DC ComicsBatman's in the clutches of Lex Luthor and his powerful robot as the mad genius races to open the vault he stole from Wayne Industries and claim his prize! The Dark Knight will need to utilize experimental tech if he's going to topple the billionaire before he leaves Gotham, but where is Superman and why can't Batman get in touch with him?! Vampironica: New Blood #4 - Archie ComicsThe clock is ticking on Veronica Lodge as she learns the terrible secrets hidden deep in her family’s history—and comes to understand that her horrifying past isn’t as distant as she’d like. Now, if she wants to keeps her family and friends safe, Veronica will face her most chilling challenge yet. B.A.E. Wulf: The Shadow Over Innsmarch - MarkosiaBrenda Amy Edmonton is a disgraced reporter who finds her world turned upside down when she investigates a wave of disappearances with ties to the occult. Before she knows it, Brenda (B.A.E.) ends up in the middle of an ancient war that might destroy the human race.
There ya go folks... stay healthy, stay home, and read comics! -CBD With the big boys not releasing books right now, it is an awesome time to check out some indie publishers and some of the goodies they have coming out. Let me tell you... this one is a gem. Our friends over at Magnetic Press let us take a whole look at GenPet. Before we get into our NON SPOILER-ish review, I recommend you take a look at at their titles. They've got not only interesting stories, incredible art, but they do a really good job categorizing their books by age groups... from kid friendly books all the way to mature books. Today's comics to tend to be more adult focused, so its nice to have some offerings for the question we often get "What books would be good for my kids to read?" It is also a good time to check them out too because they are having a big Re-Opening Sale on their webstore right now. Check it out. Now lets get on with the review. Just a friendly reminder... this one will actually be a non spoiler-ish review unlike most we do. More than a Boy and his Dog This story was a page turning 'boy and his dog' adventure that was original and refreshing. I am not super familiar with either creator, but I assume they had a blast putting this story together. Damian put together a story that was fast paced but not at the sacrifice of character development. The only knock for me was that there were a couple of transitions that were tough to follow, but nothing major. Alex Fuentes... man, where have you been? The panels in this book I want blown up and put on my wall. The way he depicted a not so distant future China and New York, made you want to pay attention to every detail on the page. Also, the way he used lighting to help set the emotion of the panels was very well done. At first look, this book appears to be geared towards younger readers because the characters seem a little more cartoonish. However, this book, I think, will appeal to a large age range of readers. Briefly, the story follows a young boy, Nat, in the year 2036 and his newest in designer pets, his GenPet, Niko and the trouble they get into. His dad has a troubled past, and therefore Niko, is not just a pet, but a bodyguard as well. Oh, did I mention that Niko starts off cute and cuddly and ends up... well, not so much? Anyway, Nat and Niko also meet a couple of interesting folks who have the only Italian restaurant in Little China that adds a whole other layer to this book that makes the story so much richer. I really just want to tell you everything that happens in this story, but I will refrain... because I think this is one worth picking up for yourself. Don't sleep on this one. I was very impressed from start to finish on this book. So much so, that I hope we see more adventures of Nat, Niko and crew. This story has a lot to offer: car chases, gun fights, monster cage fighting (yeah, you read that right) and even a little puppy love romance all taking place in and out of the boroughs of futuristic City That Never Sleeps. Again, I cannot say enough about Alex Fuentes and his art for this book. This style isn't something I normally gravitate to, but it only took a couple of pages before I was all in on it.
Now is the time to go check out other publishers and what they have to offer. I think the gang over at Magnetic Press is doing some great things and this little gem is for sure one of them. Pick it up. 4 out of 5 stars. -CBD It is week number 2 of no new print comics being shipped to stores due to the COVID-19 situation. So, we headed over to Comixology to see if there would at least be any digital releases this week. Huzzah... there were a handful to check out! This week we have a couple of indie titles and one graphic novel release. So, take a look... if you are dying for new content (even though your "to read" stack is still there), here are some to check out. Adventure Finders: Adventure, Monsters and Treasure! #2 - Action LabsOur Story So Far Clariette: A simple town girl with big dreams and an adventurous heart, out to make the world a better place. Ariarra: Pragmatic wandering cleric and healer, fiercely independent. Jolfe Endarion: Clari's cousin, an apprentice wizard with a love of adventure and good food. Together they set out in an age of constant warfare, across a world ruled by a monolithic empire, to battle enemies and monsters, make allies, save people in trouble, and find adventure! Rescued from deadly reavers by a mysterious fey archer named Bielsica, Clariette and her allies finally begin to heal and recover from their long ordeal. Sheltered in the Green Shroud under Bielsica's watchful eye, they rest for a few days. Clariette and her friends and allies, with the help of the mysterious fey archer Bielsica, now finally head for home. Along the way, they come upon the marching army of orcs who raided their caravan some weeks ago. Clari sees that the orcs have the royal Biverius clan prisoner along with many other people. Unwilling to leave them all to a terrible fate, Clari now hatches a daring but dangerous plan... Get it HERE Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Love is a Battlefield - DC ComicsWonder Woman survives her battle against young god Ares only to discover her mother is missing-and so is Aphrodite's child! Together, they'll turn the world upside down to find them, but they must fight a pack of wayward Titans first. Can they convince Diana's foe Giganta to join the fight? Collects Wonder Woman #66-73. Get it HERE Genpet #1 - Magnetic PressYoung Nat Kanan just got his very own Genpet, and just in time -- gangsters are out to get him and his family! Lost in the futuristic Big Apple, the two of them must find a way back to his parents before trouble catches up to them!
Get it HERE There you go folks... stay home, stay safe, and read comics! -CBD What a time... This week was the first week in years that no new print comics due to all the going ons with COVID-19. So, pickings were slim as far as what to read. I will say though, that I was pretty excited to read this one when I heard it was coming out.
Before we get into this week's review, I want to let you know about a fundraiser that is supporting Local Comic Shops during this time that their doors are shut. Mad Cave Studios has set up a GoFundMe page HERE to support local comic shops. So, if you can't set up a way to pick up a graphic novel or anything from your local store via online or curbside pick up, check out the link above. A Visitor from Metropolis While the story takes place in the world of Batman: The Animated Series, it doesn't really pick up from where the show ended. However, some time has gone by. Tim Drake seems to be Robin. However, we get a shadowy brief appearance from Jason Todd (who never appeared in the TV show). Also, from my understanding, this comic is based on the BTAS toyline, which is very successful. So, who knows who we might see along the way. The story starts with Batman taking out Bane... very effortlessly I might add, only to quickly have his attention turned to a Iron Giant-esque robot attacking the city and ultimately Wayne Enterprises. The robot steals some alien tech and ends up besting Batman at the end of the night. Then we shift to Bruce attending a party that none other than Lex Luthor himself is attending. They have an exchange where you learn that Superman has been MIA for a bit. It sounds like Lex's time in Gotham will be brief. Next, we cut to see Batman doing some detective work to find the giant robot and retrieve the alien tech before the robot's owner got their hands on it. Then in a very expected twist, we see Lex Luthor in full green and purple armor grab Batman by the throat saying "Of all the gin joints in the world. Why do you keep coming into mine, Batman?". Thats where it ends. This was a 99 cent issue, so it was short. However, great writing from the BTAS creators Dini and Burnett made it feel very full and worth every cent. Its funny, that a lot of the issue was Bruce and Lex talking, but you still left feeling satisfied. There was plenty of moments that take you back to being a kid watching BTAS and had the theme music thumping in your head. One little knock though was the art. It seemed more akin to The New Batman Adventures animated series versus the original series. It even had the pointy fronted batmobile. So, that was a tad disappointing, but easy to move past. All in all, it was a great kick off to this new series. And as things seem right now... this might be the only new content coming out. Also, since it isn't married to the world of BTAS, I am looking forward to what modern DC characters that might show up in this world. So, buckle in and enjoy some BTAS fun. 4/5 stars. -CBD |