Fall is just around the corner my friends. You know what that means? No, not all pumpkin all the time. It means that Halloween season will be here soon! For me that means I want to ready scary books, watch horror movies... and yeah, maybe burn a pumpkin scented candle.
I have really been enjoying Justice League Dark since it restarted post New 52. I think tying Wonder Woman to the world of magic is a brilliant move. So, when I saw this pop up along with the thoughts of Fall coming... I had to dive in. Also, I didn't want to be another Three Jokers review. So, let's get going!
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I started this past Saturday with nervous excitement. Yes, I had high hopes for what DC Fandome would be, but as DC fan... I am well accustomed to heartbreak and disappointment. However, even the gloomiest DC ultra fan who hates everything, couldn't leave the fandome with high hopes for what DC plans to bring.
There was a lot inside the dome to be excited about for sure. However, I just want to touch on some big ones for me that I am pumped up about and share a few thoughts. So, lets dive right in! Woohoo... another week in this pandemic world! While so much bad news is out there, the good news is that we still get comics! Another thing to note... who is excited about DC Fandome this weekend? If you live under a rock and haven't checked out the lineup, you should. Check it out at dcfandome.com Well, here is our picks for the week for our pull list. We want to know what is on your pull list. Sound off in the comments! Maestro #1 - Marvel ComicsTHE STORY YOU’VE WAITED DECADES FOR: THE ORIGIN OF MAESTRO! Almost 30 years after the landmark story Future Imperfect, legendary INCREDIBLE HULK scribe Peter David returns to the far-future version of the Hulk known as Maestro — the master of what remains of the world. With astounding art from HULK veteran Dale Keown and up-and-comer Germán Peralta, Maestro will answer questions that have haunted Hulk fans for years — and inspire some new ones. How did the world fall and the Maestro rise? What happened to the world’s heroes in between? And where is the Hulk we know and love? Find out here! Low #24 - Image Comics"LIGHT BRINGS LIGHT," Part Two There comes a point in any struggle when it is time to quit and accept fate. As Salus rises, the Burnt Legion brings Tajo and her people that horrible realization. Della arrives to turn the tide...but which way? Dark Nights: Death Metal Guidebook - DC ComicsEarth is turned upside down, shrouded in a realm of darkness after the Justice League's defeat by the cosmic goddess Perpetua. Now the Batman Who Laughs and his army of Dark Knights rule the planet, wreaking havoc on humanity and raining destruction on the world. As Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, and other heroes fight to survive in this strange new landscape, one cloaked figure has been observing from the sidelines, creating a guidebook to this new world and its evil leaders in the hope of forming a plan of justice... and penance.
This issue showcases the new factions of Earth and explores the mystery of what happened to our heroes after their battle with Perpetua. How did Wonder Woman become the queen of Hell? How did Batman find the Black Lantern ring? And what happens when Harley Quinn takes charge of the Wasteland, and finds love in the process? All this and more in this jam-issue exploring the new world order. Again, let us know what you are reading this week. See you in the fandome! -CBD Damn you Tom Taylor... You keep writing gold. The first place I, like most of us caught on to Tom Taylor was the Injustice series. The twists, the pacing, the storytelling was always great. Guess what? Seven Secrets carries the preverbal Tom Taylor torch on. Shocker right?
I am not going to do too much spoiling in this review. This is a book you need to pick up and experience for yourself. So here we go... spoilers will be mild. Rough week for DC Comics after the announcement of massive layoffs from AT&T. Might do a post later reflecting on what happened and what it means for the future of DC. However, comics are still coming out... which is great! So, let's take a week of our picks of books to check out this week. What's on your pull list? Sound off in the comments below! Venom #27 - Marvel ComicsIN THE WAKE OF “VENOM ISLAND,” WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE WICKED WEB-SLINGER? When a new and dangerous foe erupts into Eddie Brock’s life, it threatens to rip away everything Eddie holds dear. His son, his symbiote, even himself — EVERYTHING Eddie Brock loves is in jeopardy! Something is Killing the Children #9 - BOOM! StudiosWith her mysterious employers looking to recall and reprimand her, Erica's running out of time to save the town of Archer's Peak. Do the answers lie with the mysterious young girl found in the monster's lair who no one can identify? Dark Nights: Death Metal #3 - DC ComicsAll aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team’s goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it’s all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don’t miss the surprise return of everyone’s favorite wanna be Robin!
Well, there it is folks... again, we want to hear from you. What books are you excited about this week? -CBD Yeah... two weeks in a row. Crazy, right? I can tell by the almost double digit page views that I got from last week's post, that you guys are hungry to hear more from us. Ask and you shall receive.
Tom Taylor has to be having the most fun right now... with all of the DCeased stuff and dropping Injustice: Zero Year on us. He is getting to do all the best things with all the best characters at DC. None of it in continuity - so he can do what whatever he wants to whoever he wants... and that he does. On to the review... and as always, spoilers ahead. Still don't know how I feel about DC releasing books on Tuesday, but this is the crazy comics world we live in now. Who else is loving everything Tom Taylor is involved in right now? Here are our picks for the week of 8/5/20. DCeased: Dead Planet #2 - DC ComicsThe sequel to the bestselling miniseries continues! The Justice League is trapped on Earth, and they've discovered that life still survives on this dead planet! Survival is precarious, though—and with billions of infected still roaming the surface, death lies around every corner. But, it isn't just the anti-living our heroes have to worry about, because John Constantine, Swamp Thing, and Zatanna are about to discover another evil growing... Undiscovered Country #7 - Image Comics"UNITY," Part One The smash hit series written by New York Times bestselling writers SCOTT SNYDER (WYTCHES, AD: AFTER DEATH) and CHARES SOULE (CURSE WORDS, the forthcoming novel Anyone) with art by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI (The Amazing Spider-Man, Darth Vader, Hellblazer), newcomer LEONARDO MARCELLO GRASSI, and Eisner-award winning colorist MATT WILSON (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, PAPER GIRLS) continues! After barely escaping the deadly clutches of the Destiny Man, the expedition team has crossed over into the strange new zone of "Unity"—a futuristic world of gleaming technology and artificial intelligence. But will it be a safe haven for our heroes, or are they destined to be absorbed into the hive mind?! Deadpool #6 - Marvel ComicsDEADPOOL INVADES THE X-MEN! When the X-Men won’t return Deadpool’s calls for a Krakoa portal on Monster Island, Wade decides to drop by for a visit. Apparently, the new X-Men home isn’t taking visitors. RUDE. It’s an entire nation of biological weapons and mutant warriors versus a merc with a mouth. GAME ON!
I know... It's been awhile. To be honest, this COVID thing has really gotten me discouraged from comics. With the delays and everything else, that drive to keep this thing going has been lacking. So, to all of you who are still fighting the good fight and keeping their posts going... I tip my hat to you.
However, with some possibilities of routines on the horizon (with school starting back... sorta), I am recommitting to you that I will be more discipline and keep this bad boy going. We had some good times right? This title came out a few weeks ago, but I thought this would be a good place to start. My family loves Teen Titans Go! and we really dig it when they take other worldly adventures ala The Night Begins To Shine. So, seeing the team take a dive into a D&D type world? For it! Se lets get going... |