The Pull List For 6.28.23
Action Comics, Vol. 3
#1056A
Steve Beach Regular
#1056F
Otto Schmidt Swimsuit 2
Release: Jun 27, 2023
Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens, and Dorado Quick Art by Rafa Sandoval, Lee Weeks, and Yasmin Flores Montanez A shocking new character makes their debut as the thrill-packed Speeding Bullets concludes! Superman and Metallo must reluctantly join forces to stop the Cyborg Superman. With Tracy Corben’s life (or at least her humanity) hanging in the balance, the Super-Family fights to keep Metropolis standing. Meanwhile, Lois and the staff of the Daily Planet set out to uncover the mysterious leader–and shocking origin–of Blue Earth!
Creators
| Writer | Dan Jurgens | Phillip Kennedy Johnson | Dorado Quick |
| Artist | Lee Weeks | Rafa Sandoval | Max Raynor | Yasmin Flores Montanez |
| Colorist | Matt Herms | Elizabeth Breitweiser | Brad Anderson |
| Letterer | Rob Leigh | Dave Sharpe |
| Cover Artist | Steve Beach |
| Editor | Paul Kaminski | Brittany Holzherr |
| Editor in Chief | Marie Javins |
Jon Says:
My one complaint about the current state of the Super-books is that while she does have new stuff to do in her capacity as Editor-in-Chief at The Daily Planet, it doesn’t feel like there’s been enough focus on Lois. Of course, I’d probably say that no matter what.
The Avengers By Busiek And Perez Omnibus HC
#1B
2022 Edition Direct Market Variant
Release: Jan 04, 2023
Fan-favorite creators Kurt Busiek and George Pérez craft a new era for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! The Avengers have always defended humanity against the forces of evil. When duty calls, these legendary champions answer, fighting valiantly for justice. But as the Avengers re-form in the wake of a life-changing event, they must face an array of foes like no other: Morgan Le Fay, the Squadron Supreme, the Kree, the Legion of the Unliving, the Thunderbolts and the Wrecking Crew – not to mention facing Kang and Immortus in the Destiny War! But when the merciless Ultron attacks, wiping out an entire nation in his hatred for mankind, the Avengers must live up to their name – if they can! Collecting AVENGERS (1998) #0-23, #1 ROUGH CUT and ANNUAL ’98-99; IRON MAN (1998) #7; CAPTAIN AMERICA (1998) #8; QUICKSILVER #10 and AVENGERS FOREVER (1998) #1-12. Rated T
Creators
| Writer | John Francis Moore | Kurt Busiek | Jerry Ordway | Mark Waid | Roger Stern | Joe Edkin | Len Kaminski | John Ostrander |
| Artist | Carlos Pachecho | George Pérez | Andy Kubert | Stuart Immonen | Jerry Ordway | Derec Aucoin | Sean Chen |
| Penciller | Leonardo Manco | George Pérez | Andy Kubert | Stuart Immonen | Jerry Ordway | Derec Aucoin | Sean Chen | Carlos Pacheco |
| Inker | Batt | Leonardo Manco | Jesús Merino | Jesse Delperdang | Eric Cannon | Al Vey | George Pérez | Sean Parsons | Vince Russell | Jerry Ordway | Scott Koblish | Al Gordon | Wade von Grawbadger | Rich Faber | Bob Wiacek | Bruce Patterson | Paul Neary |
| Colorist | Olyoptics | Jason Wright | Tom Smith | Steve Oliff | Joe Rosas | Graphic Colorworks | Digital Chameleon |
| Letterer | Dave Lanphear | Comicraft | Kolja Fuchs | Todd Klein | Wes Abbott | Albert Deschesne | Richard Starkings |
| Cover Artist | George Pérez |
Jon Says:
It’s been a gap in my reading and my collection for a while, so I figured I might as well fill it.
Blue Book
#5A
Michael Avon Oeming Regular
Release: Jun 28, 2023
From the New York Times-bestselling and multi-Eisner award-winning co-creators of Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, The Department of Truth, and Powers comes this ambitious, non-fiction comic book experience depicting true stories of UFO abductions with an eye to capturing the strange essence of those encounters. 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 memroires of their alien encounter. Also including “True Weird: And I Have Been Promised It” by Genevieve Valentine, Ming Doyle, and Aditya Bidikar.
Creators
| Writer | James Tynion IV | Genevieve Valentine |
| Penciller | Ming Doyle | Michael Avon Oeming |
| Cover Artist | Michael Avon Oeming |
Jon Says:
Like I said last time, I enjoy the “just the facts” approach to the main narrative, and the back-up feature kind of reminds of the old Big Books.
City Boy
#2A
Minkyu Jung Regular
Release: Jun 27, 2023
Cameron Sun embraces a new power that he’s been running away from and travels through the shadows of the city…literally. But every power comes with a consequence. This upsets the city, and it doesn’t like City Boy very much. Does he have a choice to stay here any longer, or will he be forced leave to a safer place…like Lexcorp?
Creators
| Writer | Greg Pak |
| Artist | Minkyu Jung |
| Cover Artist | Minkyu Jung |
| Editor in Chief | Marie Javins |
Jon Says:
I kind of like the premise of someone who has abilities similar to those of Jack Hawksmoor of The Authority, but who lives and operates at street level.
Fables
#159A
Corinne Reid Regular
Release: Jun 27, 2023
Tragedy has come to the Black Forest – and now it’s down to Sam, Bigby, and Greenjack to reckon with their failures and step up as the heroes the forest needs!
Creators
| Writer | Bill Willingham |
| Artist | Mark Buckingham | Steve Leialoha |
| Cover Artist | Corinne Reid |
Jon Says:
This mini-revival has had its moments, and I’ll see i through to the end, but overall, it doesn’t really feel necessary.
Nightwing: The Battle for Bludhaven’s Heart
#HC
Release: Jun 27, 2023
With Dick Grayson under the protection of Nightwing and the Titans, Blockbuster’s finding it difficult for his hit men to get Grayson…until Heartless comes in to offer Blockbuster a deal. Meanwhile, Blockbuster discovers who Grayson’s mole in his mob is, and it all ends with a secret identity revealed and heart taken…and you’ll have to read this to find out whose! This volume collects NIGHTWING #92-96.
Creators
| Writer | Tom Taylor |
| Artist | Bruno Redondo | Geraldo Borges |
| Inker | Caio Filipe | Wade von Grawbadger |
| Colorist | Adriano Lucas |
| Letterer | Wes Abbott |
| Editor | Jessica Chen |
| Editor in Chief | Marie Javins |
Jon Says:
It feels like it’s been quite a while since the last collection came out, so I might have to refresh my memory before reading this one.
She-Hulk, Vol. 4
#14A
Jen Bartel Regular
Release: Jun 28, 2023
The secret history of THE SCOUNDREL revealed! The coolest new villain of 2023 has been shrouded in mystery, but SHE-HULK is putting on her detective hat and getting to the bottom of it? Rated T+
Creators
| Writer | Rainbow Rowell |
| Artist | Andres Genolet |
| Colorist | Dee Cunniffe |
| Letterer | Joe Caramagna |
| Cover Artist | Jen Bartel |
| Editor | Nick Lowe |
| Editor in Chief | C.B. Cebulski |
Jon Says:
I’m glad they decided to make this an ongoing rather than a mini. It’s been a good mix of the many different takes there have been on the Jade Giantess over the years.
Thor, Vol. 6
#35A
Nic Klein Regular
Release: Jun 28, 2023
THE MIDGARD-SHATTERING FINALE OF “BLOOD OF THE FATHERS”! Doctor Doom makes his final stand to control all of humankind – past, present and future! Thor must defeat him before the course of history and the future of the Ten Realms are irrevocably altere – -but taming a force powerful enough to destroy free will itself might prove to be a greater challenge than Thor could have imagined? Plus, the mysterious origin of Hela is finally revealed! 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:
I honestly haven’t really been feeling it with the last few arcs. They haven’t been bad, just not particularly memorable. Also, I feel like I’ve been missing something, as if some characters and concepts were introduced in some other book that I haven’t read.
Born and raised in the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Jon Maki developed an enduring love for comics at an early age.
