I have a hard time ordering comics that I won't see for another two months. Especially since there's not a lot to go on this early.
However... it's the way things are. So here goes...
1. MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #8 (Image Comics)
I couldn't make an order without this one. Probably THE series that keeps me interested in comics right now. I'm just glad that Allred is back to Madman and his Snap City neighbors.
I am still trying to get used to the new art techniques that he's employing in this current run. I like it a lot but it was just a little jarring at first. I must say, though, that after reading the first four issues I find myself looking at the art in THE ATOMICS and MADMAN COMICS much differently. Gone are the simplistic lines we've become used to. I wasn't sure what to think at first but I now find the new art more substantial and a welcome change.
2. THE SPIRIT #14 (DC Comics)
When I heard that Darwin Cooke was leaving THE SPIRIT I was a little saddened. I love Cooke's approach to storytelling and The Spirit is a character that just fits him. Sergio Aragones, Mark Evanier and Mike Ploog are no amateurs, of course. I still have my reservations about it but I fear that THE SPIRIT may be headed in the same direction that Kyle Baker's PLASTIC MAN went. We'll see if the upcoming movie can keep interest going.
3. TEEN TITANS THE LOST ANNUAL (DC Comics)
Years in the making. Literally. Jay Stephens and Mike Allred join orignal TEEN TITANS writer Bob Haney for a "lost" Titans adventure where they save JFK from aliens. Features a cover by Haney's TEEN TITANS artist Nick Cardy, too!
4. BAT LASH #2 (DC Comics)
I'm getting this one because it's the only other book being written by Aragones at the time. We'll see if I like it.
5. SAVAGE DRAGON #136 (Image Comics)
One part suggestion from other readers and one part preparation for the upcoming Madman appearance next month. The Dragon's popped up in THE ATOMICS before so this should be a fun comic to read.
6. YOUNGBLOOD #1 (Image Comics)
Now we're into the "trying out" books. The cover art looks promising, at least.
7. SUPERPOWERS #1 (Dynamite Entertainment)
The trend of bringing back old Golden Age or obscure characters and forming them into a team goes full force this month with SUPERPOWERS and THE TWELVE. I'm not sure if it was started by the success of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN or ALBION but it's a hot concept at the moment.
Alex Ross serves up this batch with characters you may have actually heard of: Black Terror, Green Lama and select others.
8. SPEED RACER: CHRONICLES OF THE RACER #1 (IDW Publishing)
This just looks like fun. And a first issue to boot!
9. DOCTOR WHO #1 (IDW Publishing)
I haven't seen any of the episodes of the new series. Not sure if I really want to. I still like the old Doctor and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to accept a modern version. This, however, may change my mind. Another fun first issue comic.
10. STRANGE DETECTIVE TALES: DEAD LOVE #1-3 (Oddgod Press)
Speaking of fun... The cover alone makes me like it. Brian Domingos over at PopImage was speaking pretty highly of it and they have all three issues available. So why not?
11. JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS: THE KINGDOM OF HADES #3 (Bluewater Productions)
I like Ray Harryhausen's films and I like sword and sandal flicks so this is right up my alley. Bluewater Production's got a line of comics based on Harryhausen's properties and I hope they do well.
I don't know much about this one other than it features Jason and the Argonauts (which you can figure from the title).
12. SINBAD, ROGUE OF MARS #5 (Bluewater Productions)
The last issue of this one. I just recently discovered the Ray Harryhausen comics and I'll be looking for back issues on E-bay I'm sure.
The first SINBAD comic is actually available for download over at Wowio (see link in sidebar). WRATH OF THE TITANS and 20 MILLION MILES MORE are also available there. For FREE! Not bad if you don't mind staring at your monitor.
13. TEEN TITANS YEAR ONE #1 (DC Comics)
One of the "on sale" books this month. The art looks fresh. We'll see if I like it or not. It's written by one of the writers for the TEEN TITANS tv series so it'll probably be light-hearted and fun. One can hope!
14. HULK #1 (Marvel Comics)
One of the "on sale" books this month. I'm getting this one solely because it's on sale. I don't see myself getting the next issue.
15. THE TWELVE #1 (Marvel Comics)
One of the "on sale" books this month. I was going to get this comic even if it wasn't on sale. Marvel's been pushing it for a while with character bios appearing at Newsarama to build interest. Straczynski has a penchant for long mini-series with a large cast (SUPREME POWER, RISING STARS) and he throws his hat into the "bring them back from the past in a new team" ring. It may not be Alan Moore or Alex Ross, or even AGENTS OF ATLAS, but Mr. Straczynski's bound to reel 'em in.
16. NEW EXILES #1 (Marvel Comics)
One of the "on sale" books this month. If you've seen the previews for Marvel's February comics then you already have an idea of who the New Exiles are: Mystique, Sabretooth, Rogue... Sound familiar? It's not definite, but it's a close bet that this is a reunion of sorts for the Freedom Force era of the Brotherhood of Evil. Written by Chris Claremont who sometimes tries too hard but doesn't really need to. He's one of the best plotters in the world. He just sometimes gets carried away with the dialogue. Still... i'm looking forward to reading it.
And that's the list for this month.
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