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This Week’s Must Reads + Alien Invasion

Friday, March 9th

Great week for comics, y’all!

#1 with a bullet would have to be…

Swamp Thing #7

Best issue so far in an already fantastic run. Can’t say much more without spoiling…

Avengers Children’s Crusade #9

The looooooong awaited finale for this great mini-series. Plus, we get an adorable Hulkling and Wiccan smooch. D’aaaw.

Spaceman #4

What a fascinating universe Azzarello has created. Now that we’re 4 issues in I’m finding it almost second nature to understand the shorthand/LOL-speak of this future; it makes the whole book all the more immersive.

Ultimate Spider-Man #8

Eight issues in and I still can’t believe how great this series is. Definitely in my top 5 favorite books from the Big 2.

Defenders #4

It may be due in part to my long held attraction to Dr. Strange (don’t you judge me!), but I thought this was a really good one-off story. I love this title because it groups my favorite underused Marvel heroes together (Iron Fist, Strange, Namor, Silver Surfer), and I can’t wait to see what happens next.

Runners Up: The Manhattan Projects #1, Fatale #3, Sweet Tooth #31, Amazing Spider-Man #681, Winter Solider #3, Wolverine and the X-Men: Alpha and Omega #3

My other favorite thing to come out this week?

“Ack ack!”

-SHQjulie-

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This Week’s Must Reads

Friday, March 2nd

Short ‘n’ sweet today, buddies!

Amazing Spider-Man #680

Spidey and Johnny Storm goofing around and saving the day IN SPACE. Robots that turn you into a zombie. What’s not to love about this book?!

Moon Knight #10

It’s a real shame this title is ending. While I liked it well enough from the start, I feel like it’s really picked up steam the last three issues or so. If you haven’t been reading it so far, I definitely recommending picking it up in trade; the first collection is already out.

Scalped #56

This issue takes us almost a year past where last month’s incredible issue ended. This book continues to surprise and impress me after all these years.

Walking Dead #94

Carl, you are one creepy kid.

Happy March, y’all.

<3 -SHQjulie-

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This Week’s Must Reads

Friday, February 24th

Things have been so crazy around here with this that and the other thing that I’ve been neglecting updating the site. My apologies to the two people who may be reading this!

Atomic Robo: Ghost of Station X #5

A (admittedly sort of convoluted) conclusion to the latest Atomic Robo tale. This is one of my favorite series that I feel everyone SHOULD be reading but not nearly enough people are.

Bulletproof Coffin: Disinterred #2

SO COOL. /fascinating commentary

Prophet #22

This book gave me craaaazy dreams. So rad to be reading a for real, serious sci-fi book every month.

Wolverine and the X-Men #6

One of my top 3 Marvel books coming out every month. It’s just great fun, definitely going to be a memorable X-Men run.

Runners up: Aquaman #6, American Vampire #24, Chew #24, Mighty Thor #11,

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Have a great weekend dudes and dudettes,

-SHQjulie-

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This Week’s Must Reads

Friday, February 10th

Adventure Time #1

Everyone who knows me has heard me blather on at length about Adventure Time, so I will just say here that I’m a big fan of the show. The comic did not disappoint! Ryan North was a perfect choice to write the comic, and the art is great. Also, Aaron Renier’s back up store is really lovely (plus, it stars Tree Trunks!)

Batwoman #6

The first issue with art by Amy Reader. I was nervous about the change up since JH Williams’ art was a big part of what made the series great initially, but Reader did a wonderful job. I thought her art fit the feel of the book perfectly. Story-wise, it’s nice to be getting some answers about the Drowning Lady.

Severed #7

The conclusion to what has been a genuinely chilling horror story. Satisfying ending that gave me the heebie-jeebies.

Lobster Johnson: The Burning Hand #2

This is already even better than the last Lobster Johnson mini series. Two extremely cool new villains introduced. This book is fantastic, read it.

Runners Up: Wolverine and the X-Men #5, Conan the Barbarian #1, Thief of Thieves #1, Penguin: Pain and Prejudice #5, Powers #8, Incredible Hulk #5. It was an awesome week.

Another thing that I’ve been really enjoying this week is the beautiful new Young Romance hardcover, collecting some of Joe Simon and Jack Kirby’s best romance comics from the late ’40s – late ’50s. So, so entertaining. Just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Have a great weekend, friends!

-SHQjulie-

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