The Pull List For 5.24.23

Action Comics, Vol. 3

#1055A

Sebastian Fiumara Regular

Release: May 23, 2023

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens, and Dorado Quick Art by Rafa Sandoval, Lee Weeks, and Yasmin Flores Montanez Superman’s true enemy has been revealed: the Cyborg Superman, Hank Henshaw! Everything the Super-Family has built stands on a knife’s edge, and Superman and Metallo become the unlikeliest of allies as they hunt for Metallo’s missing sister. Can they prevent the inevitable devolution of Metallo’s mind and body long enough to save his sister from Henshaw’s monstrous plans?

Creators

Writer	Dan Jurgens | Phillip Kennedy Johnson | Dorado Quick
Artist	Lee Weeks | Rafa Sandoval | Yasmin Flores Montanez
Colorist	Brad Anderson | Matt Herms | Elizabeth Breitweiser
Letterer	Rob Leigh | Dave Sharpe
Cover Artist	Sebastian Fiumara
Editor	Paul Kaminski | Brittany Holzherr
Editor in Chief	Marie Javins

Jon Says:

As with Superman, I have no complaints. Just simple, straightforward super-action.

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Blue Book

#4A

Michael Avon Oeming Regular

Release: May 24, 2023

Madness and paranoia continue to take a toll on the sanity of Betty and Barney Hill as they search for help in determining whether their nightmares may have been missing memories of their alien encounter.   Tiny Onion Studios and Dark Horse Comics present a line of upcoming creator-owned work from the mind of James Tynion IV across a broad spectrum of his interests, from nonfiction supernatural encounters to high concept coming-of-age monster comics. Also including True Weird: The Cinder Woman by Steve Foxe, John McCrea, and Aditya Bidikar.

Creators

Writer	James Tynion, IV | Steve Foxe
Artist	John McCrea | Michael Avon Oeming
Cover Artist	Michael Avon Oeming

Jon Says:

This feels like a nice companion piece/complement to Tynion’s Department of Truth, and I enjoy the sort of Dragnet approach to the storytelling. That is, simply laying out the facts of the story.

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Sandman Universe: Dead Boy Detectives

#6A

Nimit Malavia Regular

Release: May 23, 2023

Thessaly the witch presents Edwin and Charles with an impossible choice in this series’ thrilling conclusion-what would two dead boys be willing to sacrifice to save themselves from the terrifying unknown, and the very order of magic as they understand it?

Creators

Writer	Pornsak Pichetshote
Artist	Jeff Stokely
Cover Artist	Nimit Malavia
Editor in Chief	Marie Javins

Jon Says:

It’s been interesting to see life after death taking so many different forms in this series. Also, is the TV series still happening, or at least planned to happen once the strike ends? Last I’d seen, it was headed for Netflix rather than DC Universe HBO Max Max.

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Superman, Vol. 1 Annual

#10A

Release: 1984

Cover: 1984

Creators

Penciller	Curt Swan
Inker	Murphy Anderson
Colorist	Gene D’Angelo
Letterer	Ben Oda
Cover Artist	Eduardo Barreto
Editor	Julius Schwart

Jon Says:

I was flipping through the back issues and saw this one. I used to own it, and given that it was selling for less than its original price, I figured I might as well do so again.

Also, Casually Comics did a video about this issue a while back:

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Thor, Vol. 6

#34A

Nic Klein Regular

Release: May 24, 2023

THOR, DOCTOR DOOM, and… THANOS?! While Thor races Doctor Doom through time before Doom can tear reality itself asunder in his latest grab for power, they find Thanos at the heart of it all, finally revealing the power struggle that brought Thor’s grandfather, Bor, and Thanos to all-out war – the ultimate weapon, hidden away for millennia. But Doom will stop at nothing to control it! Rated T+

Creators

Writer	Torunn Grønbekk
Artist	Juan Gedeon
Penciller	Sergio Fernandez Davila
Inker	Sean Parsons
Colorist	Matt Wilson
Letterer	Joe Sabino
Cover Artist	Nic Klein
Editor	Wil Moss
Editor in Chief	C. B. Cebulski

Jon Says:

IDK, it’s Thor. I’ve been sticking with the Thunder God pretty much since I started buying comics again. I don’t really have a lot praise to heap on the book, but I don’t have any real complaints, either. It has its highs and lows, but it’s generally pretty dependable.

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Unstoppable Doom Patrol

#3A

Chris Burnham Regular

Release: May 23, 2023

The Green Lanterns are in hot pursuit of the World’s Strangest Superheroes! When a brand-new metahuman unwittingly becomes a galactic fugitive, Robotman and Negative Man embark on a cross-country road trip to save him! Cliff Steele may be the best driver in the DCU, but can he outrun its best GLs, Guy Gardner and Kyle Rayner?! Find out in the story we had to call The Fast and the Nebulous!

Creators

Writer	Dennis Culver
Artist	Chris Burnham
Colorist	Brian Reber
Letterer	Pat Brosseau
Cover Artist	Chris Burnham
Editor	Ben Abernathy
Editor in Chief	Marie Javins

Jon Says:

Apparently, they have a hard time getting the trade dress right on this. Frist issue didn’t say anything about it being a limited series, and now it’s been bumped up to 7 issues but still says 6. Interesting so far. A nice mix of original Doom Patrol-style action and post-Morrison weirdness.

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The Vigil (DC Comics)

#1A

Sumir Kumar Regular

Release: May 16, 2023

/…/ /Who Are The Vigil? The shipping vessel Eastwind was taken captive by pirates off the coast of Thailand. 24 hours after the crew had been taken hostage, before communications had been established or any demands made, the crew reported an intervention by a group of unknown individuals. Amid other bizarre claims by the crew, are reports of an individual who changed his appearance at will and a woman who seemingly dodged bullets. Once the pirates were taken out, no attempts were made at rescuing the crew. There have long been rumors rogue metahumans targeting weaponized illegal technology. With some hinting that they call themselves The Vigil. What were they after? Why did they intervene? Are there metas among us? Stay tuned for more/ /…/ /you are being watched./

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Creators

Writer	Ram V.
Artist	Lalit Kumar Sharma
Colorist	Rainier Beredo
Cover Artist	Sumit Kumar
Editor in Chief	Marie Javins

Jon Says:

I meant to pick this up last week.

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