Comic Catch June 11, 2008
This week, Evil Genius Comics freely endorses...
Action Comics #866 - Superstar artist Gary Frank returns as the new world of Superman for 2008 and beyond begins in Part 1 of "Brainiac"! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy.
Evil Genius Commentary: Geoff Johns is your man if you want to update old characters rather than warping them for a new era. His Toyman from last issue was fascinating, and everyone knows of his work with Flash and his Rogues...It'll be interesting to see what he has planned for Brainiac. And I'm curious what he would do with some of Marvel's properties...
BPRD: War on Frogs #1 - As the frog cult spreads across America, Roger the Homunculus returns to the site of the B.P.R.D.'s first clash with the frog creatures--the ruins of Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy, Abe, and Liz first encountered both the frogs and Rasputin (Hellboy: Seed of Destruction)--to track down the final pieces of the puzzle of the Cavendish family.
Evil Genius Commentary: Anything associated with Mignola's Hellboy universe is gold! And we get to see more FROGS!
Captain Britain and MI 13 #2 - The Skrulls are winning in England. Their mysterious goal there could turn the tide of the invasion. The emergence of the fabled sword Excalibur (once again locked in stone) may lead to salvation. But who can claim the mythic weapon? Pete Wisdom? Spitfire? John the Skrull? The Black Knight ? And what is the fate of Captain Britain?
Evil Genius Commentary: I've always liked Captain Britain and most British heroes. The fact that there's a series focusing on Britain during the Skrull Invasion is surprising. Hopefully this will lead to an MI6 series.
Charlatan's Ball #1 - Meet Chuck Amok, a down-and-out stage magician pumping the sleaze 'n' peanut circuit. When he and his trusty rabbit, Caesar, are transported to a reality where magic actually works! Chuck’s showbiz compulsions take on a whole new meaning. But why was this wayward chucker picked? Only the vile Demon Empty knows for sure! Take your comic book rulebook and tear it up, y'all! This is graphic fiction on shrooms, True Believer!
Evil Genius Commentary: This is a Joe Casey original, and I tend to like Casey. A struggling stage magician confronted by a real demon? Sounds like crazy fun.
Goon #25 - Buzzard returns from Horse Eater's Woods with the tale of how the terrible curse that plagues the town began. He also knows what it means for Goon. Will Goon turn his back on those that need him most to escape his fate?
Evil Genius Commentary: You can't go wrong with the Goon! 'Nuff Said!
Invincible #50 - It’s all been building to this. After five long years, the best superhero comic book in the universe has reached its monumental FIFTIETH ISSUE! Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the ORIGIN OF CECIL STEDMAN!
Evil Genius Commentary: Kirkman is great. Invincible is great. A confrontation between Cecil and Invincible will be exciting. And more Science Dog!
Last Defenders #4 - After leading a rogue Defenders team into battle, Nighthawk comes face to face with Tony Stark and Henry Gyrich – and…well…they’re not called the LAST Defenders for nothing! But can the Defenders get it in gear for one last battle as the mysterious Yandroth makes his move? And what roles do KRANG and the SON OF SATAN play in the Defenders ultimate chapter?
Evil Genius Commentary: I've been a long time fan of the Defenders in all of their forms, and I'm wondering if this series isn't a microcosm of the Defenders run. Tony Stark calculates who's on the team like Dr. Strange calculated the first Defenders, etcetera...I'll decide when it's all said and done...
Locke and Key #5 - The Locke family plays houseguest to Sam Lesser, just in from the West Coast, and ready to kill them one at a time to get what he came for: the key that will set his master loose.
Evil Genius Commentary: Written by Joe Hill, Stephen King's son. A chilling story of murder, madness, and ghosts...
Skaar: Son of Hulk #1 - Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to destroy. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or smash them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of "Planet Hulk" and World War Hulk" -- featuring the return of legendary Hulk artist Ron Garney!
Evil Genius Commentary: I'm hesitant about this. I haven't been happy with the Hulk in a long time...Can Marvel impress me with Son of Hulk?
Titans #3 - Random hook-ups, internal fighting, envy…what's going on with Nightwing, Starfire, Flash, Beast Boy, Raven, Donna and Red Arrow? Can this team get their act together before their mysterious foes reveal themselves?
Evil Genius Commentary: These are the Titans with which I grew up. Well, except for Red Arrow or Speedy as he was known back then. These are the Titans that gave the Uncanny X-Men a run for their money in the sales. Well, except for Cyborg...where's Cyborg? These are the Titans that showed us that characters like Robin could evolve into adults like Nightwing and still be popular. Well, except for Changeling who's gone back to the childish name of Beast Boy.
Twelve #6 - The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground secret agent Rockman!
Evil Genius Commentary: The fascinating return of some unknown heroes from Marvel's Timely age. How these guys hadn't been brought back until now, I dunno. Well, ok, I can see with the Blue Blade...
Vaistron vol. 1 - Desperate for cash, criminal Gabriella Bukowsky kidnaps the richest man in the city’s girlfriend and demands a king’s ransom, only to find herself facing a cult of self-decapitators, clueless superheroes, and, oh yeah, cannibals. This volume collects all five issues of the dystopian, aggressively offensive mini-series, and includes a new 12 page story starring everyone’s favorite psychotic anarchist.
Evil Genius Commentary: Before Bomb Queen, there was Gabriella Bukowsky. Wonderful dystopian satire with an edge. I read the original series and can't wait to see new stuff...and hopefully with enough attention they'll make some more...BUY THIS BOOK!
Wildguard: Insider #2 - Superstar artist TODD NAUCK (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Teen Titans) brings his popular made-for-TV super team, WildGuard, up close for an “insider” look! The collection of the exclusive WildGuard Internet comic strips continues with the next 20 strips collected here for the very first time! Also this issue, during an appearance on a late night talk show, Lily Hammer is haunted by her past. The fan favorite “Where Are They Now?” feature continues spotlighting rejected contenders, Astro-Girl and Power Temp!
Evil Genius Commentary: Fun, well-written, light-hearted superheroics.
Action Comics #866 - Superstar artist Gary Frank returns as the new world of Superman for 2008 and beyond begins in Part 1 of "Brainiac"! Decades ago, Krypton went to war with Brainiac, a cold and callous alien obsessed with the control of knowledge. Superman believes he's faced Brainiac before, but he's about to learn the truth behind his close encounters as he heads down the road to his greatest triumph...and greatest tragedy.Evil Genius Commentary: Geoff Johns is your man if you want to update old characters rather than warping them for a new era. His Toyman from last issue was fascinating, and everyone knows of his work with Flash and his Rogues...It'll be interesting to see what he has planned for Brainiac. And I'm curious what he would do with some of Marvel's properties...
BPRD: War on Frogs #1 - As the frog cult spreads across America, Roger the Homunculus returns to the site of the B.P.R.D.'s first clash with the frog creatures--the ruins of Cavendish Hall, where Hellboy, Abe, and Liz first encountered both the frogs and Rasputin (Hellboy: Seed of Destruction)--to track down the final pieces of the puzzle of the Cavendish family. Evil Genius Commentary: Anything associated with Mignola's Hellboy universe is gold! And we get to see more FROGS!
Captain Britain and MI 13 #2 - The Skrulls are winning in England. Their mysterious goal there could turn the tide of the invasion. The emergence of the fabled sword Excalibur (once again locked in stone) may lead to salvation. But who can claim the mythic weapon? Pete Wisdom? Spitfire? John the Skrull? The Black Knight ? And what is the fate of Captain Britain?Evil Genius Commentary: I've always liked Captain Britain and most British heroes. The fact that there's a series focusing on Britain during the Skrull Invasion is surprising. Hopefully this will lead to an MI6 series.
Charlatan's Ball #1 - Meet Chuck Amok, a down-and-out stage magician pumping the sleaze 'n' peanut circuit. When he and his trusty rabbit, Caesar, are transported to a reality where magic actually works! Chuck’s showbiz compulsions take on a whole new meaning. But why was this wayward chucker picked? Only the vile Demon Empty knows for sure! Take your comic book rulebook and tear it up, y'all! This is graphic fiction on shrooms, True Believer!Evil Genius Commentary: This is a Joe Casey original, and I tend to like Casey. A struggling stage magician confronted by a real demon? Sounds like crazy fun.
Goon #25 - Buzzard returns from Horse Eater's Woods with the tale of how the terrible curse that plagues the town began. He also knows what it means for Goon. Will Goon turn his back on those that need him most to escape his fate?Evil Genius Commentary: You can't go wrong with the Goon! 'Nuff Said!
Invincible #50 - It’s all been building to this. After five long years, the best superhero comic book in the universe has reached its monumental FIFTIETH ISSUE! Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the ORIGIN OF CECIL STEDMAN!Evil Genius Commentary: Kirkman is great. Invincible is great. A confrontation between Cecil and Invincible will be exciting. And more Science Dog!
Last Defenders #4 - After leading a rogue Defenders team into battle, Nighthawk comes face to face with Tony Stark and Henry Gyrich – and…well…they’re not called the LAST Defenders for nothing! But can the Defenders get it in gear for one last battle as the mysterious Yandroth makes his move? And what roles do KRANG and the SON OF SATAN play in the Defenders ultimate chapter?Evil Genius Commentary: I've been a long time fan of the Defenders in all of their forms, and I'm wondering if this series isn't a microcosm of the Defenders run. Tony Stark calculates who's on the team like Dr. Strange calculated the first Defenders, etcetera...I'll decide when it's all said and done...
Locke and Key #5 - The Locke family plays houseguest to Sam Lesser, just in from the West Coast, and ready to kill them one at a time to get what he came for: the key that will set his master loose.Evil Genius Commentary: Written by Joe Hill, Stephen King's son. A chilling story of murder, madness, and ghosts...
Number of the Beast #5 - The end of the world has come for the Paladins, and it's an apocalypse at the hands of the newly returned High! But is this tragic hero — believed to have perished in a violent collision with SkyWatch years ago — the Anti-Christ to a world in the grip of its own private Armageddon, or is he its sole surviving savior? And what secret does death hold for the Paladins, heroes considered a "lost generation" by everyone but them? The answers edge the WildStorm Universe ever closer to oblivion!
Skaar: Son of Hulk #1 - Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to destroy. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or smash them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of "Planet Hulk" and World War Hulk" -- featuring the return of legendary Hulk artist Ron Garney!Evil Genius Commentary: I'm hesitant about this. I haven't been happy with the Hulk in a long time...Can Marvel impress me with Son of Hulk?
Titans #3 - Random hook-ups, internal fighting, envy…what's going on with Nightwing, Starfire, Flash, Beast Boy, Raven, Donna and Red Arrow? Can this team get their act together before their mysterious foes reveal themselves?Evil Genius Commentary: These are the Titans with which I grew up. Well, except for Red Arrow or Speedy as he was known back then. These are the Titans that gave the Uncanny X-Men a run for their money in the sales. Well, except for Cyborg...where's Cyborg? These are the Titans that showed us that characters like Robin could evolve into adults like Nightwing and still be popular. Well, except for Changeling who's gone back to the childish name of Beast Boy.
Twelve #6 - The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground secret agent Rockman!Evil Genius Commentary: The fascinating return of some unknown heroes from Marvel's Timely age. How these guys hadn't been brought back until now, I dunno. Well, ok, I can see with the Blue Blade...
Vaistron vol. 1 - Desperate for cash, criminal Gabriella Bukowsky kidnaps the richest man in the city’s girlfriend and demands a king’s ransom, only to find herself facing a cult of self-decapitators, clueless superheroes, and, oh yeah, cannibals. This volume collects all five issues of the dystopian, aggressively offensive mini-series, and includes a new 12 page story starring everyone’s favorite psychotic anarchist.Evil Genius Commentary: Before Bomb Queen, there was Gabriella Bukowsky. Wonderful dystopian satire with an edge. I read the original series and can't wait to see new stuff...and hopefully with enough attention they'll make some more...BUY THIS BOOK!
Wildguard: Insider #2 - Superstar artist TODD NAUCK (Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Teen Titans) brings his popular made-for-TV super team, WildGuard, up close for an “insider” look! The collection of the exclusive WildGuard Internet comic strips continues with the next 20 strips collected here for the very first time! Also this issue, during an appearance on a late night talk show, Lily Hammer is haunted by her past. The fan favorite “Where Are They Now?” feature continues spotlighting rejected contenders, Astro-Girl and Power Temp!Evil Genius Commentary: Fun, well-written, light-hearted superheroics.
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