One of the greatest pages in the history of comics means that there no escape from the spoilers ahead for… Mister Miracle #11Writer: Tom KingArtist: Mitch GeradsCover: Nick DerringtonVariant Cover: Mitch Gerads Rated M$3.99DC  “Never underestimate the power of a good veggie tray.” I considered shining the Spotlight on Thor […]

I didn’t get my hands on I didn’t grab hold of …I didn’t buy the comic with the Bat-penis, okay? But here’s what I did buy this week. From DC BATMAN/CATWOMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM – THE DELUXE EDITION – The historic wedding of Batman and Catwoman is commemorated in this […]

Repeat to yourself, “It’s just a comic; I should really just relax,” because there are spoilers ahead for… Mystery Science Theater 3000 #1Writer: Joel Hodgson, Harold Buchholz, Matt McGinnis, Mary Robinson, Seth Robinson, Sharyl VolpeArtist: Todd Nauck, Mike ManleyCover: Todd Nauck$3.99Dark Horse TURN DOWN YOUR LIGHTS (Where applicable) If you’ve […]

It’s Batman Day! Did I buy any Batman-related comics in honor of this special day? Take a look at the Showcase and find out! (Spoiler: I did.) From DC ABSOLUTE BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE – One of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity […]

My tendency to pick first issues and my fondness for a certain Norse goddess mean that there are spoilers ahead for… Asgardians of the Galaxy #1Writer: Cullen BunnArtist: Matteo LolliCover: Dale KeownRated T+$3.99Marvel “It beats Hel.” In my most recent Spotlight post about Thor, I mentioned that I was interested […]

It’s Saturday, and you know what that means. If you don’t know what that means, you’re about to find out, because it’s time for the Showcase. From DC: ADVENTURES OF THE SUPER SONS #2 – Kids today, amiright? What with their vaping, texting, emoji-ing and whatnot—never mind what happens when […]

The merry-go-round broke down, which means there are spoilers ahead for… Harley Quinn/Gossamer Special #1Writer: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Sholly FischArtist: Pier Brito, David AlvarezCover: Amanda ConnerRated T$4.99DC “Why is someone out ta get ya? Are you somebody’s pet or somethin’? Maybe a government experiment fer hair growth of aging, […]

If you’re wondering whether I went to the comic shop and bought comics, wonder no more: I did. Of course I did. And of course I made a Showcase Saturday post. Check it: From DC: CATWOMAN/TWEETY AND SYLVESTER SPECIAL #1 – In his relentless pursuit of Tweety, Sylvester suddenly finds […]

Some thoughts on the nature of comic book storytelling and an interest in checking in on how things are going mean that that there are spoilers ahead for… Action Comics #1002Writer: Brian Michael BendisArtist: Patrick GleasonCover: Patrick GleasonRated T$3.99DC “Look!”“Up in the sky!”“Oh look! Tourists!” Between Action and Superman, Bendis […]

It was a busy morning at the comic shop, which is, for me, always a bittersweet experience, in that I like to see them doing brisk business, but on the other hand…people. Anyway, let’s see what I bought: From DC: ACTION COMICS #1002 – A bold new era of the […]