Comic Catch: January 7, 2008

Bomb Queen #5 - Bomb Queen lost control of her city, lost in battle to the White Knight, and lost her contacts in Littleville. What's a lost villain to do? She leaves her City of Crime to wage war in the City of Divine – but the politically correct Littleville has a surprise waiting for her!














Cthulhu Tales #10 - FALL OF CTHULHU writer Michael Alan Nelson pens the first part of a special tale of creeping chaos that ties directly into the events of the FALL OF CTHULHU: APOCALYPSE series, providing new insights and background into that epic tale! Also: “Comeback Tour” written by Jeff (SAM & MAX) Lester!













Dead of Night featuring Werewolf by Night #1 - For 28 days of the month, Jack Russell leads a normal life. He's got a beautiful wife and a baby on the way. He's the picture of happiness. On day 29, however, he turns into an uncontrollable, bloodthirsty monster. But as the saying goes, the best-laid plans of wolves and men...













Detective Comics #852 - A "Faces of Evil"issue starring Hush! Following the events of "Heart of Hush," this two-part story starts here and ends in the pages of this month's BATMAN #685. Catwoman has a score to settle with Hush after their most recent encounter, but Hush isn't likely to take any attacks quietly. Will anyone be able to temper Selina's rage, or will she become a face of evil again?












Faces of Evil: Grundy #1 - The marsh monster stars in his first solo book ever! Who was the man who would be reborn as Solomon Grundy? Discover the secret history of the creature as his curse is explored and redefined in this one-shot special!















Hellboy: Wild Hunt #2 - "Faces of Evil"issue! The tattered remnants of the Six continue their run through the gauntlet of DCU heroes and villains on their race to get their precious (and deadly) cargo to Gotham City. The secret of the mysterious Junior is revealed, and a betrayal from within may spell death for the rest of the team! Also, has a former member returned?












Men of Mystery #76 - 64 pages of great super-hero action reprinted in sparkling black and white from the genre's Golden Age, the 1940's!! Cover star The BLACK TERROR does double duty in a brace of adventures-"The Funny Man Murder", AND "The Theiving Leprechauns", both originally seen in Standard/Nedor's Black Terror # 21; both stories feature moody inking by Raphael Astarita. Then, it's Holyoke Comic's The HOOD in a story (surprisingly) rendered by the great Bob Fujitani- "The Man Who Sold His Soul To The Devil", originally printed in Cat-Man Comics #26. Then, Quality Comics' DOLLMAN tussles with..." The Secret Six", a nicely-rendered story from late in the character's run. Then, it's an early rarity- Ace Comics's star, FLASH LIGHTNING in a story from 1940's Sure-Fire Lightning #3, the character's third appearance ever, rendered here by Harry Lucey. Next, it's Klaus Nordling art on a LADY LUCK shorty, followed by the MOM debut of another Ace Comics mysteryman, The RAVEN, in a story drawn by W. E. Rowland, originally seen in Sure-Fire-Lightning #3. As always, Men of Mystery is a treasure trove of comics' golden rarties!!


Mercy Sparx #2 - The second angel on Mercy's hit list is a former muse who got demoted for starting too many wars. To face her, Mercy will have to brave the cyber-goth club scene. All the while, more details come to light about Pastor Jeremiah, his connection to Mr. Suit, and his role in Heaven.














Punisher #1 - The fight against the "Dark Reign" begins as the duty of chronicling Frank Castle's war journal is passed to new regular team of writer Rick Remender (End League, Fear Agent) and Jerome Opena (Wolverine, Fear Agent).
One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world. That's why the Punisher is perched atop a building on the Jersey shore with a high-powered Skrull rifle, his crosshairs trained on a target in Midtown Manhattan. But who is his target -- and why? One thing's for sure: They're anything but helpless. Someone is watching their back. Someone big. Enter: The Sentry!








Secret Six #5 - "Faces of Evil"issue! The tattered remnants of the Six continue their run through the gauntlet of DCU heroes and villains on their race to get their precious (and deadly) cargo to Gotham City. The secret of the mysterious Junior is revealed, and a betrayal from within may spell death for the rest of the team! Also, has a former member returned?













Terror Titans #4 - The hidden champion of the Dark Side club is revealed – Milestone's own Static, in his shocking introduction to the modern DC Universe! Since proving too powerful for the confines of the Club, Static has been kept under lock, key and heavy sedation in its basement cells. Now he's unleashed against Ravager as her ultimate test!













Walking Dead #57 - They continue down the road – and they are not alone.