Writer: Chris Roberson
Letterer: John J. Hill
Art: Dennis Culver
Colorist: Stephen Downer
$.99
Pages: 18
Rating: 12+
It’s a return to the Golden Age, as Gladiator Gladstone and the original Eclipse join forces to save the city’s skyline from destruction at the hands of Molotov Red. But even with Mr. Oni and the Fox at their sides, will our heroes stop the mad bomber before it’s too late? (And what does any of this have to do with Edison Rex…?)
Edison Rex #10
$.99 – 12+
Writer: Chris Roberson
Art: Dennis Culver
Colorist: Stephen Downer
Letterer: John J. Hill
Edison Rex has been working hard for months to prove to the public that he’s a hero now and not a villain anymore. But what do the other villains think about Edison’s change of heart?
Edison Rex #9
$.99 – 12+
Writer: Chris Roberson
Art: Dennis Culver
Colorist: Stephen Downer
Letterer: John J. Hill
OMG! Rex, WRU? RUOK? IDK. tl;dr… ROFL!
Edison Rex #8
$.99, ages 12+
Art: Dennis Culver
Writer: Chris Roberson
Letterer: John J. Hill
Colorist: Stephen Downer
It’s Christmas in July as Edison Rex and company find themselves face-to-face with the deadliest, most unpredictable individual Rex has ever encountered: MAUL SANTA. But when another hero arrives on the scene, with they prove to be Rex’s ally, or yet another enemy?
New comics are out tomorrow! Who is excited for what?
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EDISON REX #7
$.99 – Ages 12+
Chris Roberson, Writer
Dennis Culver, Artist
Stephen Downer, Colorist
John J. Hill, Letterer
Before Edison Rex dedicated himself to defending the Earth, he was best known as a villain. But what kind of man was Edison before he became the arch-nemesis of the world’s greatest hero?
Monkeybrain Comics has seen success with their digital releases, but after almost a year since the company was announced, some of those digital releases are finally seeing print, in this case courtesy of IDW Publishing. First up is Edison Rex written by Chris Roberson and art by Dennis Culver. And it’s a hell of a start.
Edison Rex is the smartest man in the world, a criminal genius, and the arch-nemesis of the world’s greatest protector, Valiant. Having dedicated his life to defeating Valiant and proving once and for all that he is a menace to humanity and not a hero, what will Edison do once he finally succeeds? And with Valiant out of the way, who will be left to protect the Earth?
Though the comic might feature folks in spandex and capes, this is more of a comedic comic than anything else. I went in expecting a serious take on heroes and villains and quickly realized how wrong I was. This is less a deconstruction than a superhero version of Pinky and the Brain. And yes, it is that awesome.
Without directly coming out and doing so, Roberson is able to lampoon so much of what’s come before without parodying characters, cities or worlds at all and that’s partially what’s so fantastic. This is such a fun story and read taking itself seriously, but not taking the idea of superheroes and super-villains seriously. The story is fantastic and characters fun, but even more entertaining are the small details. Roberson with artist Culver add small details that’ll keep you laughing.
The series works on numerous levels. It is great as a serious superhero/action comic. The characters are fun and interesting and seeing them plot and attempt to (don’t want to spoil it) is so entertaining I read all of this in one sitting. Then there’s the small details and some of the characters are clearly spoofing what’s come before, but at the same time aren’t insulting. The key word here is fun, a lot of fun.
Edison Rex is a perfect example of a comic that both celebrates and sends-up the superhero genre and the genre’s long history.
Story: Chris Roberson Art: Dennis Culver
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
IDW Publishing provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
Danger Girl: Trinity #3 (of 4)
Andy Hartnell (w) • Brian Stelfreeze, Stephen Molnar, John Royle (a) • J. Scott Campbell (c)
The third installment of Trinity will leave readers gasping for breath as they try to keep up with the tantalizing trio—the action never lets up as we race towards the thrilling bombshell finale! The danger has never been so sweet!
FC • 32 pages $3.99
Doctor Who #10
Andy Diggle & Eddie Robson (w) • Andy Kuhn (a) • Mark Buckingham, photo (c)
The missing Doctor has been found! But now the TARDIS has vanished, leaving him and his companion stranded in a strange dimension with seemingly infinite skies! How do they plan to escape this steampunk world? By using a World War II-era atomic bomb, of course! Join us for “Sky Jacks,” Part 2 of 4!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 9-to-1 ratio (9 Mark Buckingham, 1 photo)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Edison Rex
Chris Roberson (w) • Dennis Culver (a & c)
Edison Rex is the smartest man in the world, a criminal genius, and the arch-nemesis of the world’s greatest protector, Valiant. Having dedicated his life to defeating Valiant and proving once and for all that he is a menace to humanity and not a hero, what will Edison do once he finally succeeds? And with Valiant out of the way, who will be left to protect the Earth?
TPB • FC • $19.99 • 120 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-654-4
G.I. Joe #5
Fred Van Lente (w) • Steve Kurth (a) • Juan Doe, Kurth (c)
HOMEFRONT reaches its explosive conclusion—and we do mean explosive: If BARONESS can’t hold the city of Warrenton, no one will! And the fate of the entire G.I. JOE team rests in the hands of its newest—and most inexperienced— member, HASHTAG. What will she decide? Plus: The return of a fan-favorite Cobra character YOU’VE been clamoring for since he first appeared!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #191
Larry Hama (w) • S L Gallant (a & c)
G.I. JOE goes to the jungle! LADY JAYE’s team is led into the jungles of southeast Asia for a mission that will pit G.I. JOE against an enemy they thought long gone: MAJOR BLUDD! Will fortune smile on LADY JAYE and her team or will the ruthless mercenary gain the upper hand? It’s kill or be killed in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #191!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
G.I. Joe: The Cobra Files #3
Mike Costa (w) • Antonio Fuso (a) • Michael Lark, Fuso (c)
SNAKES AND TIGERS! FLINT’s plan to trap the team’s new, elusive enemy may be crazy enough to work: offering up a target too irresistible to pass up, he thinks they can draw their opponents out. But when things start going south—fast—it’s up to CHAMELEON to salvage the mission. Will she put the team in danger in order finish the job?
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Judge Dredd: Year One #3 (of 4)
Matt Smith (w) • Simon Coleby (a) • Greg Staples (c)
Anarchy is spreading in Mega-City One’s Sector 3 as the psychically powerful juves go on the rampage-and to stop the chaos and save his city Dredd must cut off a dimension’s malign influence, a reality that has already succumbed to the Four Mothers…
Alan Robert’s Killogy
Alan Robert (w & a & c)
Fangoria hails Killogy as an “INSTANT CLASSIC!” and Bloody Disgusting raves that it’s “One of the most original and unique comics you’ll ever lay your eyes on!” Killogy stars Frank Vincent, Marky Ramone and Brea Grant as three murderers trying to piece together their intertwining pasts during a zombie apocalypse. Written and illustrated by the creator of Crawl to Me!
TPB • FC • $17.99 • 104 pages • ISBN 978-1-61377-585-1
My Little Pony “Color Me” Treasury Edition
Katie Cook (w) • Andy Price & More (a) • Price (c)
A special oversized edition of the all-ages smash sensation! This collection includes the entire first issue of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic in black and white, to best showcase Andy Price’s amazing inks! This treasury edition also contains all FORTY-EIGHT original covers created for the first four issues of My Little Pony! It’s a celebration of pony!
BW • 72 pages • 9.25” x 14.25” • $9.99
My Little Pony: Mane 6 Micro-Series #5 (of 6): Pinkie Pie
Ted Anderson (w) • Ben Bates (a) Amy Mebberson, Bates (c)
When the famous clown Ponyacci comes to Ponyville, Pinkie Pie learns a startling secret about him that could ruin his career! Determined to save the master of mirth, Pinkie Pie sets out to prove the value of laughter. The show must go on!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Star Trek #22
Mike Johnson (w) • Erfan Fajar (a) • Tim Bradstreet (c)
The fallout from this summer’s blockbuster movie STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS continues here, in the fan-favorite ongoing series overseen by TREK writer/producer Roberto Orci! Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise face a dire new threat rising in the wake of the movie’s momentous events!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Villain Microseries #3 (of 4): Old Hob
Jason Ciaramella (w) • Dave Wachter (a) • Tyler Walpole (c)
Old Hob has made a lot of enemies since his ooze-induced transformation. His once comfortable life as a lazy cat was abruptly stripped away from him, forcing Hob to learn how to survive, the hard way! After Baxter’s deadly betrayal, Hob’s through being a lackey. Now he’s ready to branch out and start calling the shots!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: Monstrosity #1 (of 4)
Chris Metzen & Flint Dille (w) • Livio Ramondelli (a) • Ramondelli x 3 (c)
MEGATRON’S DESCENT! In the early days of the war on CYBERTRON, OPTIMUS PRIME puts everything on the line to unify the planet—but not everyone agrees that this new Prime should be in charge! Meanwhile, the fallen DECEPTION leader, MEGATRON, begins a journey that will change everything. Plus—what is the terrible secret of the DINOBOTS?
*3 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1-to-1 ratio
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #18
James Roberts (w) • Alex Milne (a) • Milne, Sean Chen (c)
“DON’T LET THEM TAKE SKIDS!” The crew of the Lost Light left CYBERTRON before they could hear those words—part of a message from the future warning of terror and catastrophe and a threat to the entire Cybertronian race. Can the AUTOBOTS do anything to stop the beginning of the end?
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
Wild Blue Yonder #1 (of 5)
Mike Raicht, Austin Harrison (w) • Zach Howard (a & c)
Take to the skies in this thrilling new action-adventure sci-fi tale. In the near future, mankind has destroyed the Earth, and the only refuge from radioactive pollution can be found in the skies. Unfortunately dwindling supplies and bloodthirsty air-pirates make life all the harder. Will the crew of the Dawn escape the merciless Judge and survive another week? Read the book everyone will be talking about and find out!
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
The X-Files: Season 10 #1
Joe Harris (w) • Michael Walsh (a) • Carlos Valenzuela, photo (c)
For years they investigated the paranormal, pursued the “monsters of the week,” and sought the truth behind extraterrestrial activity, along with the grand conspiracy surrounding it rooted deep within their own government. But when AGENTS MULDER and SCULLY reunite for a new, ongoing series that ushers THE X-FILES into a new era of technological paranoia, multinational concerns and otherworldly threats, it’ll take more than a desire “to believe” to make it out alive. The X-Files: Season 10 also sees creator Chris Carter return to the fold as Executive Producer!
*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 4-to-1 ratio (4 Carlos Valenzuela, 1 Photo)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99
It’s been a few short months and this Wednesday sees the wrap up of Marvel‘s first major event of 2013, Age of Ultron #10. The series as a whole has been uneven with some issues being filled with excellence and other issues barely readable. Overall the event has been unimpressive. But, here’s why this issue makes our “pick of the week.” Marvel has been hinting something big up their sleeves with this issue. We know the former Spawn character Angela will be making her appearance into the Marvel Universe, so there’s that. But, Marvel has been coy and hinting there’s even more to come.
We’ve seen teasers over the last few days, and one showed Wolverine over time, including the Ultimate Universe. You can see that on the left. Something big is coming and it begins here. That level of expectation will make or break this issue. But, if nothing else, it’s worth checking out to see how a former character from Spawn makes her way into the Marvel 616.
Here’s the rest of our choices in alphabetical order.
EDISON REX #6
$.99 – Ages 12+
Story: Chris Roberson
Art: Dennis Culver
Colorist: Stephen Downer
Letterer: John J. Hill
Three familiar strangers make Edison Rex an irresistible offer. But is getting everything he’s ever wanted worth the price he would have to pay? And what would it mean for the rest of the world if he accepts?
