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Review – Supurbia #1

One of my favorite mimi-series to come out in a while was Grace Randolph‘s Supurbia by BOOM! Studios. So, you can imagine my excitement when it was announced the series would be back as an ongoing series. But, the fear I had was if this new series could match the excellence of that too brief mini-series. Well, the first issue matches that high hurdle.

Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? That’s the idea behind this series which is part Justice League and part daytime soap opera. Do you want the hero who is hiding a former villain from being brought to justice? Check. Will he and her get caught? Check. How about a super hero and his sidekick getting a bit closer than fighting crime? Check. What about another villain in their midst? Check.

This is a daytime soap in comic form, with all of the cattiness and hair pulling you’d expect. Less fighting bad guys! More fighting each other’s bitchiness! The series is fantastic, with so many different plot threads picking up from the mini-series, but laid out in a way that you don’t need to read what’s come before (but you should!).

The art by Russell Dauterman is solid matching the fun tone of the comic series somehow creating a style crossing a fun action comic with a humor comic. It works really well and is a good team up.

The series is unique in it’s twist, perspective and execution that’ll appeal to a broad swatch of comic fans. Do yourself a favor and pick up not just this first issue, but the trade of the mini-series that’s come before.

Story: Grace Randolph Art: Russell Dauterman

Story: 8.25 Art: 8 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

BOOM! Studios provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Grace Randolph’s Supurbia Returns With a One-Two Value Punch

BOOM! Studios has officially announced thereturn of 2012’s “supes-meets-soaps” hit, Grace Randolph’s Supurbia. Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1, a new ongoing series, arrives in stores on Wednesday, November 21st ideally timed for retailers to capitalize with Black Friday sales. One week later, Grace Randolph’s Supurbia Volume 1 will be hitting comic stores on November 28th, at the introductory price of $9.99, exclusively in comic shops.

Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new talent Russell Dauterman, GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA is a unique new twist on the superhero genre that appeals to both diehard fans and readers completely new to comics. New stories, new characters, new drama…

Grace Randolph’s Supurbia #1 ships with covers by Stephanie Roux and Jonboy Meyers under Diamond order code SEP120889. Grace Randolph’s Supurbia Volume 1 trade paperback ships with a fan favorite cover from the first series by Ale Garza under Diamond order code SEP120892. The trade paperback carries an introductory price of $9.99, exclusively in direct market comic shops, while the mass market edition will be priced at the more standard price of $14.99.

 

BOOM! Studios in January 2013


DEATHMATCH #2 (A)
DEATHMATCH #2 (B)
DEATHMATCH #2 (C)
Written by Paul Jenkins
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
 

The battle royale continues as the world’s greatest superheroes are forced to fight each other to the death in a mysterious, otherworldly prison. Who will be crowned the victor in this month’s grudge match? More importantly, who will be the loser? And will the cabal of Sable, Meridian, Sol Invictus, and the Manchurian be able to decipher the mysteries of the prison before one of them is selected to enter the arena? Written by industry legend Paul Jenkins (SENTRY, INHUMANS) and drawn by comics superstar Carlos Magno (PLANET OF THE APES, TRANSFORMERS), DEATHMATCH is a dark, psychological deconstruction of the superhero genre that can’t be missed.


 

EXTERMINATION #8 (A)
EXTERMINATION #8 (B)
Written by Simon Spurrier 
Drawn by V Ken Marion 
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

FINAL ISSUE! It all ends here – in the heart of the Abattoir, Nox and Red Reaper attempt to unleash Absolute on the world. Will their final gamble succeed in ridding our dimension of the EDDA infiltration? Will they both survive the encounter? And what will become of the post-post-apocalypse? The superhero epic comes to its conclusion, straight from the minds of Simon Spurrier and artist V Ken Marion! 


 

EXTERMINATION VOL. 1

Written by Simon Spurrior
Drawn by Jeffrey Edwards and V Ken Marion
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
 

WE LOST. THEY WON.
In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world’s greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance to prevent their own extermination. Two archenemies — Nox, a driven hero, and the Red Reaper, a ruthless villain — form a volatile partnership for the greater good. The enemy of your enemy is your friend…but will they be able to ultimately put aside their bitter past to prevent global genocide? What happens when all the battle lines are redrawn and foes become unlikely allies in a desperate war for the fate of the very planet, and the outcome of a species?Written by Simon Spurrier (X-Men: Legacy, X-Club), EXTERMINATION is a super-hero survival story by an author that boldly explores the dark crevices of an entire genre! 

FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #10 (A)
FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #10 (B)
Written by Sam Humphries & Shane Houghton
Drawn by Jerry Gaylord
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

 

Hey… you remember Rob and Burger? Two of the founding members of the Wrecking Crew, one of them had a thing with Jenna and the other was a bit loose in the cage with a penchant for going hyphy? Whatever happened to those dudes? FIND OUT HERE, in the very first FvZ flashback issue! 

 

FREELANCERS #4 (A)
FREELANCERS #4 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Joshua Covey
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

The wild and crazy first arc of the breakout hit series comes to its thrilling conclusion! Val and Cass’ hunt for their missing man (and the rest of their payday) has led them back to the Kung Fu Orphange where they built their bonds and learned how to break bones. Now, they will learn secrets about the dojo that should have stayed buried… Oh, and that missing man? He’s back & ready to kick their butts. Another round of fire from Ian Brill & Joshua Covey! 


HIGHER EARTH #9 (A)
 HIGHER EARTH #9 (B)
Written by Sam Humphries
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

THIS IS IT, THE FINAL ISSUE! For the first time in her life, Heidi is absolutely certain of what she must do next…and Rex is forced to face the consequences of the events he has set in motion, as the final push against HIGHER EARTH comes to its epic conclusion! 

HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW  #4 (A)
HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW #4 (B)
Written by Brandon Seifert
Drawn by Haemi Jang
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
 

FINAL ISSUE! DON’T MISS THE HORRIFYING CONCLUSION! Ruling Hell isn’t as easy as it looks… Kirsty Cotton has been thrown into the middle of a decades-long family feud, and her choices will end it once and for all. The bloody finale to Kirsty Cotton’s “Year One” story! 


THE HYPERNATURALS #7 (A)
THE HYPERNATURALS #7 (B)
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Tom Derenick and Andres Guinaldo
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

With their greatest enemy on the loose, the Hypernaturals are left with little choice but to pursue the only avenue of inquiry they have left, one that might save the Quantinuum, or plunge the universe into a greater, more terrifying darkness… 


PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #5 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #5 (B)

Written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99


BRAND NEW ARC! PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! After the destruction of Ape City, Doctor Zaius, his family, Cornelius and Marcus are faced with the difficult and often treacherous task of rebuilding…but what terror lies beneath the ruins? Find out what the Ape City cataclysm has awoken… 


PLANET OF THE APES VOL 4
Written by Daryl Gregory 
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 144 pgs, FC, SRP: $19.99

 

THE PLANET OF THE APES SAGA CONTINUES! Don’t miss the fourth volume of the sci-fi masterpiece that pits man versus ape in the continuity of the landmark original feature film. The world has changed — humans seemingly have learned their place, and the utopia that Voice Alaya sought for her people has seemingly arrived at last. Writer Daryl Gregory and artist Carlos Magno continue their critically acclaimed run on PLANET OF THE APES!

STEED AND MRS. PEEL #5 (A)
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #5 (B)

Written by Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Will Sliney
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

Mods…IN SPACE….

It’s well established that our spies are the swingingest secret agents in all the land, but what about in the galaxy? Emma Peel and John Steed enter the Space Race, thanks to the rocket-fueled talents of Caleb Monroe and Will Sliney!


 


GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA ONGOING #3 (A)
GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA ONGOING #3 (B)
Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman

SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES CONTINUES! After last month’s shocking events, Hella struggles to keep her carefully constructed suburban world from crumbling around her… While Jeremy and Eli attempt to escape the jungles of Mongolia, with the Daughters of Bright Moon hot on their tail, the Jenkins marriage hits a snag as Tia wishes to rejoin the “workforce…” Zari and Sara’s play-date is crashed by an uninvited visitor, and Gio makes an announcement that shocks the world, but none more so than Paul… All that, AND a cliffhanger that will have everyone talking. Don’t miss it! 

 


ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE #1 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE #1 (B)
ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE #1 (C)
Written & Drawn by Natasha Allegri
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

FAN-FAVORITE ADVENTURE TIME SENSATIONS FIONNA & CAKE ARRIVE TO THE HIT ADVENTURE TIME COMIC!
Join Cake the Cat and Fionna the Human in this totally algebraic new adventure, written and drawn by Fionna & Cake creator and ADVENTURE TIME storyboard artist Natasha Allegri! When Fionna rescues a feral flame boy from a pack of wild fire lions, it starts her on a quest she’ll never forget… Don’t miss out on this sure-to-be INSANELY popular new ADVENTURE TIME mini-series! 


ADVENTURE TIME #12 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME #12 (B)
Written by Ryan North
Drawn by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

THE HOTTEST ALL-AGES COMIC CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! BMO’s sick, but it’s not just any virus…it’s a magical virus! And now, Finn and Jake have to seek out a sorta-no-good-very-bad wizard to set things right! Don’t miss the latest issue of what critics called “the best series of 2012!” 


BRAVEST WARRIORS #4 (A)
BRAVEST WARRIORS #4 (B)
Written by Joey Comeau
Drawn by Mike Holmes
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

THE NEW SERIES FROM THE CREATOR OF ADVENTURE TIME IS NOW ONGOING! DON’T MISS THE BODACIOUS CONCLUSION TO THE DEBUT ARC!
The Bravest Warriors have to band together to defeat the most nefarious villain of all…Sadness, bro! But Sadness isn’t going down without a weepy fight! The totally awesome comic adaptation of the new show from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendelton Ward! 


GARFIELD #9 (A)
GARFIELD #9 (B)
Written by Mark Evanier
Drawn by Gary Barker, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

What’s Garfield’s New Year’s Resolution? More lasagna, more pizza, and never ever to wake up on a Monday! Our amazing team returns in 2013 to bring you two more ALL-NEW Garfield stories, and this time they brought along a friend: the legendary artist Al Jaffee, who draws this month’s variant cover! Make sure to reserve your copy today! 


PEANUTS #5 (A)
PEANUTS #5 (B)
Written by: Charles M. Schulz,Vicki Scott
Drawn by Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

NOW AN ONGOING SERIES! Peanuts is back for the new year with Snoopy’s most beloved personality taking center stage…The Flying Ace! Will his Sopwith Camel hold up against the Red Baron long enough for Snoopy to make it back to the café for a cold, tall root beer? Charles Schulz’s beloved creations keep going strong with all-new stories mixed in with Schulz original Sunday strips. 


 
 SNARKED VOL. 3
Written & Drawn by Roger Langridge

SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99

Eisner Award-winning creator Roger Langridge (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) returns as his critically acclaimed series SNARKED comes to its thrilling conclusion! After a perilous high seas journey, our heroes have finally reached their destination: Snark Island. But what dangers will they encounter on their search for the missing Red King? Will Scarlett be able to save the kingdom from the clutches of the dastardly royal advisors? And what will become of the Walrus and the Carpenter?

BOOM! Studios in November 2012


GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA #1 (A)
GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA #1 (B)

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

THE FAN-FAVORITE PHENOMENON RETURNS IN A BRAND NEW ONGOING SERIES! Meet the Meta Legion, the world’s foremost faction of crime-fighting capes. But what happens when the masks come off and the heroes are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life in the suburbs? From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new talent Russell Dauterman, GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA is a unique new twist on the superhero genre that appeals to both diehard fans and readers completely new to comics. New stories, new characters, new drama… Don’t miss out on what Bleeding Cool called “The Superhero Comic We’ve Been Waiting For”!


GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA VOL. 1 
Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99
What goes down when the capes come off? Meet the “Real Housewives” of Earth’s greatest super-team, the Meta Legion! It’s the egos, the tantrums, and the betrayals of the super set. Find out what happens behind the masks as superhero families are faced with the sordid problems of everyday life – and then some!  From rising star writer Grace Randolph (Marvel’s NATION X, HER-OES) and hot new artist Russell Dauterman, this series takes the familiar super-team and turns it on its head with a scandalous, TMZ-fueled look at what it’s like to live with a superhero!


EXTERMINATION #6 (A)
EXTERMINATION #6 (B)
Written by Simon Spurrior
Drawn by Jeffrey Edwards and V Ken Marion
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

The Alliance’s assault on the Abattoir continues! Having hijacked the monstrous alien landtrain, Nox & Red Reaper lead their rag-tag group of former heroes and
villains to the heart of the EDDA H.Q. in search of Absolute and their only hope of survival. Heroes will die — it’s just a matter of how many…


FREELANCERS #2 (A)
FREELANCERS #2 (B)
Written by Ian Brill
Drawn by Joshua Covey
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

Val and Cass, the Kung Fu bounty hunters, search for a businessman who ripped off his celebrity clients for millions, but they better hustle before their new reality star competition finds him first! The young guns: writer Ian Brill (DARKWING DUCK) and artist  Joshua Covey bring you another hot tale, exposing a side of Hollywood even the paparazzi can’t show you!


 
FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #8 (A)
FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #8 (B)
Written by Sam Humphries
Drawn by Jerry Gaylord
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

The zombies ruined Comic-Con. They overtook the entire city of San Diego, ate J-Mac and Drake, and left Rob and Burger MIA. But after last issue’s shocking twist, the Wrecking Crew has had enough… and they’re about to live up to their namesake.



HELLRAISER #20 (A)
HELLRAISER #20 (B)
Written by Clive Barker, Mark Miller
Drawn by Janusz Ordon, Marcio Loerzer
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

FINAL ISSUE! IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! While Harry D’Amour and the Female Cenobite try to rein in the escaped Hellions, a revelation about Elliott Spencer’s past gives Kirsty Cotton a chance to succeed where the world’s combined military might has failed. Clive Barker’s newest chapter of the Hellraiser saga comes to its shocking conclusion.


HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW (A)
HELLRAISER: THE ROAD BELOW (B)
Written by Brandon Seifert
Drawn by Ibraim Roberson
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

Kirsty Cotton, caught in the middle of a deadly family feud! The shocking story of the first time The LeMarchand Box summoned Kirsty Cotton continues!
Rising star Brandon Seifert (WITCH DOCTOR) and hot artist Ibraim Roberson (UNCANNY X-MEN) shed new light on Kirsty Cotton’s reign in Hell!



 HIGHER EARTH #7  (A)
HIGHER EARTH #7 (B)
Written by Sam Humphries
Drawn by Francesco Biagini
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

After the cataclysmic events of the last issue, Heidi seeks out an unlikely ally, one with an even greater stake in the matters at hand. But is this new ally friend or foe? And what connection do they have to the highest earth of all? It’s up to Heidi to keep one step ahead of the Queen’s forces as she struggles to keep everyone she’s ever held dear safe, and more importantly, alive…



THE HYPERNATURALS #5 (A)
THE HYPERNATURALS #5 (B)
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Drawn by Tom Derenick and Andres Guinaldo
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

 Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning continue the cosmic thrills that they were never allowed to do until now!  With Sublime’s motivations in question, Thinkwell, Bewilder and Clone 45 must find a way to work with their greatest enemy if they’re going to face an even greater threat, one that might destroy the Quantinuum all together…



PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #3 (A)
PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #3 (B)

Written by Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman
Drawn by Damian Couceiro
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: AUG120918

Running out of options, Cornelius, Prisca and the others try to find shelter before the fragments of the moon set off an even greater calamity: the destruction of the dam, and the only thing keeping Ape City away from the devastating waters…



STEED AND MRS. PEEL #3 (A)
STEED AND MRS. PEEL #3 (B)

Written by Mark Waid, Caleb Monroe
Drawn by Steve Bryant
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: AUG120922
John Steed and Emma Peel are not fooled by the con the new Hellfire Club has pulled over Parliament and the leaders of the UK — but will they live long enough to do anything about it? Find out as the first arc of the swinging spy-fi series reaches its breathtaking conclusion!


STEED AND MRS. PEEL: THE GOLDEN GAME
Written by Grant Morrison, Anne Caulfield
Drawn by Ian Gibson
SC, 160 pgs, FC, SRP: $16.99
John Steed reunites with Emma Peel to investigate the disappearance of his new partner, Tara King, as the legendary Grant Morrison (ALLSTAR SUPERMAN, ARKHAM ASYLUM) and Ian Gibson (THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES) enter Steed and Mrs. Peel into “The Golden Game”! Also, Mr. Peel comes back to England from the Amazon — but some unwanted guests have come along for the ride. Emma Peel fights forher husband’s life in “Deadly Rainbow”!


ADVENTURE TIME VOL. 1 
Written by Ryan North
Drawn by  Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Mike Holmes
SC, 128 pgs, FC, SRP: $14.99

It’s ADVENTURE TIME™! Join Finn the Human, Jake the Dog, and Princess Bubblegum for all-new adventures through The Land of Ooo. The top-rated Cartoon Network show now has its own comic book! Don’t miss the first collected volume of this critically acclaimed “all-ages classic” that has fans and critics alike calling it “the best new comic of 2012”!


ADVENTURE TIME #10 (A)
ADVENTURE TIME #10 (B)
Written by Ryan North, Shane Houghton and Chris Houghton
Drawn by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Shane Houghton and Chris Houghton
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO JUMP INTO THE ALL-AGES SENSATION! Join Jake the Dog and Finn the Human as they have sensational adventures in the magical land of Ooo! If you haven’t checked out the comic book adaptation of the hit Cartoon Network show, now’s the time!



ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS #5 (of 6) (A)
ADVENTURE TIME: MARCELINE AND THE SCREAM QUEENS #5 (of 6) (B)
Written by Merdith Gran, Polly Guo
Drawn by Meredith Gran, Polly Guo
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

DON’T MISS THIS HIT ADVENTURE TIME MINI-SERIES! The Scream Queens are about to hit the biggest gig of their lives…and Marceline can’t take the heat! Can PB help the band find their center?



BRAVEST WARRIORS #2 (A)
BRAVEST WARRIORS #2 (B)
Written by Joey Comeau
Drawn by Mike Holmes
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

POWER! RESPECT! The Bravest Warriors are clowning around on a very special planet that needs their help! But can they overcome their own fears in time to do
it? The comic adaptation based on the new TOTALLY AWESOME show from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendelton Ward! Don’t miss out on this hot new series!


GARFIELD #7 (A)
GARFIELD #7 (B)
Written by Mark Evanier
Drawn by Gary Barker, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

A holiday where you eat and watch TV — that’s Garfield’s kind of day!That’s right, this month, in addition to a hilarious tale by the Garfield Dream Team of Evanier, Barker, and Davis — we also have a special Thanksgiving story! What’s for dinner? Find out in the pages of GARFIELD!



PEANUTS VOL. 2 #4 (of 4) 
Written by: Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott
Drawn by CHarles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott
SC, 32 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

Election year fever spares no one… not even the Peanuts gang! It’s class election time as Charlie Brown and Frieda go head-to-head for the coveted Student Body President title. We can’t reveal the winner here, but you can be sure it’ll tickle your funny bone as PEANUTS closes out Volume 2!



GARFIELD VOL. 1  
Written by Mark Evanier
Drawn by  Gary Barker, Dan Davis, Mike DeCarlo
SC, 112 pgs, FC, SRP: $13.99

An extra-large collection of the fat cat’s return to comics! Garfield and the gang have returned to comics in a big way, and this delicious package brings the fun home to you & your family. Written by GARFIELD & FRIENDS TV Show scribe Mark Evanier, and drawn by the amazing team of Gary Barker, Dan Davis, and Mike DeCarlo, you’ll enjoy this as much as Garf loves lasagna!

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