Halloween was a little different this year... kiddos didn't go in a big group, wore an extra mask, and not a lot of houses were answering the door. Kids are resilient though and they still had a blast! My son was the Flash and my daughter Wednesday Addams. they looked great!
The end of DC Death Metal is just around the corner... and I am so glad. These metal events would have been a cool short story arc, not a line wide event. They just weren't for me I guess. However, these digital first books have been fun, bite size, classic adventures that every DC fan can enjoy. Thankful these are here right now... I am looking forward to Future State though! On to the review!
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This week was a strong one... lots of good books to pick! Of course we had to put Seven Secrets back on our list. Also, there's no way we could pass up some classic Goosebumps... put us all up in the middle school feels! Ok, ok, ok... yes, we had to check out some DC Death Metal shenanigans as well. We would love to hear what is on your pull list too. Sound off in the comments below! Goosebumps: Secrets of the Swamp #1 - IDWWhen twelve-year-old Blake is shipped away to stay with her weird aunt in Fever Swamp for the summer, she expects her weeks to be filled with video games, mosquito bites, and a whole lot of nothing. Instead, she finds herself in a spooky turf war between wolf-hunters and werewolves. With monsters on both sides, it’s up to Blake to use all of her gaming skills to escape alive in this all-ages scarefest from New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp (THIS IS WHERE IT ENDS, BEFORE I LET GO, THE ORACLE CODE) and artist Yasmin Flores Montanez (MARVEL ACTION: CAPTAIN MARVEL, TILLY). Seven Secrets #2 - BOOM! StudiosAfter a deadly attack on the Order, their youngest member Caspar must step forward to keep the world safe from the Seven Secrets with the power to change it. But surviving The Trials doesn't mean just becoming the next Holder of a great Secret -- it also carries dangers that will change Caspar's life in unimaginable ways... Justice League #53 - DC Comics“Doom Metal” part one of five-the Dark Nights: Death Metal tie-in that will directly impact the finale of that event! Nightwing’s on a mission to free the Legion of Doom from Perpetua’s clutches. But to do so, he’ll need the help of none other than…Lex Luthor?! The surprises are only just beginning, as Nightwing, Lex, and a new Justice League must fight their way through an Earth twisted by the Dark Multiverse. Titans will be tested, hearts will be broken, and blood will be spilled!
There you have it folks... be sure to let us know what you are reading this week. -CBD As mentioned in my previous post... pickings were slim this week. I was hoping for some saucy indie title that would inctice me to crack open its pages, but alas, it was not meant to be. Also, Empyre and all the DC Metal stuff... I am ready for them to be over. I even looked for a "Comics My Kid Can Read" title to review (one of those will be coming soon btw), but nada.
So, in the 11 o'clock hour came Harley Quinn! Let's take a quick look at this digital first from DC. It was fun, but I am not sure even Harley is convinced this book should exist. Here we go! It was a slim week for books this week. However, there are some great reads to pull. Take a look at what we are excited to check out. What books are on your pull list? Sound off in the comments below! Amazing Spider-Man #48 - Marvel ComicsCelebrate the 850th issue of Amazing Spider-Man! Spider-Man has been pushed harder than he has in a very long time and in ways he has never been before. How far can he be pushed before he breaks? Who he has to face this issue is going to answer that very clearly as we are one issue from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN LGY #850! Hawkman #27 - DC ComicsHawks reborn! Hawkman and Hawkwoman receive the precious gift of life one last time and return to the past where they were happiest-back with the Justice Society of America! But nostalgia’s not all it’s cracked up to be with the Injustice Society on the loose! And who’s the mysterious figure plotting to cut Hawkman’s final life short from the shadows? The Green Hornet #2 - Dynamite EntertainmentThe world has changed for Green Hornet and Kato as they find themselves against foes unlike any they have faced before. With the stakes getting higher with each move they make, will Green Hornet and Kato be able to protect the star child from their newest and deadliest enemy?
Well, there you go folks! Some fun reads this week. Let's hear what you are picking up this week! -CBD Woohoo... cooler weather is coming! That means there will be more time to stay in and read comics! There were some great books that came out this week. Seems like there are new number 1's coming out constantly and we've got three more! Here are our picks for the week. What do you have on your pull list? Please let us know in the comments below. Spy Island #1 - Dark Horse ComicsSuper spy Nora Freud (no relation) has a plum assignment. She's stationed on a tropical island. Her mission? Keep an eye on things. Her problem? The island is on the lip of the Bermuda Triangle, where anything can happen. Her other problem? This particular island is a den of intrigue, populated by spies, tourists, and evil villains set on global domination. Spy Island is a four-issue special limited series by the creative team that brought you Man-Eaters. New comics series from New York Times best-selling author Chelsea Cain! Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1 - DC ComicsA billionaire falls out of the sky and is gruesomely skewered on a church spire. Bizarrely, Angel Wings are attached to his back. More follow until, hallelujah, it's raining businessmen. Detective Aisha Bukhari is stumped by this, until she's visited by her childhood friend, occult investigator John Constantine. DC’s Hellblazer discovers a link between the falling elite and a shocking moment in his and Aisha’s misspent youth. How do these killings tie to the first death on John's hands? How does this involve heaven and hell? Even if this is kind of John's fault, will Constantine be happy to let a few more rich bastards fall from the sky, like a vindictive Robin Hood? It's an all-new DC Black Label mystery starring John Constantine in his very first tale spun by acclaimed writer Tom Taylor (DCeased) and artist Darick Robertson (The Boys)! Black Widow #1 - Marvel ComicsKELLY THOMPSON. BLACK WIDOW. ‘NUFF SAID! Best-selling, Eisner–nominated writer Kelly Thompson (CAPTAIN MARVEL, STAR) and rising star artist Elena Casagrande (Catwoman) launch a new BLACK WIDOW series that changes everything! Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she’s been alive. And she’s never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys…or the bad. But Natasha’s world is about to be upended. Beyond San Francisco’s Golden Gate lies a mystery that only the Marvel Universe’s greatest spy can solve. Don’t miss the heartbreaking thrill ride of 2020!
There they are folks... let's hear what you are picking up. Happy reading! -CBD 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! 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 |