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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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March Book Two cover (300dpi)Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in!

We’re bringing back something we haven’t done for a while, what the team thinks. Our contributors are choosing up to five books each week and why they’re choosing the books.

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this Wednesday. Lots of comics from IDW Publishing this made our lists!

Brett

Burning Fields #1 (BOOM! Studios) – Mixing politics with horror? Yes please! I’ve looked forward to this series that sees a detective head to Iraq to solve some murders.

The Kitchen #3 (Vertigo) – Under the radar, and awesome. The series is a 70s set crime series featuring the wives of the the mobsters.

March Book 2 (Top Shelf Productions) – My most anticipated graphic novel (and comic) of 2015 is out this week, and it’s so appropriate as it was MLK day yesterday. Expect this one to win awards at the end of the year.

Millennium #1 (IDW Publishing) – The X-Files spin-off gets its own comic series. It was an underrated television series, and I expect an awesome comic adaptation.

Zombies vs Robots #1 (IDW Publishing) – IDW’s popular book series comes to comics in an ongoing series. It’s zombies fighting robots people!

Edward

Burning Fields #1 (BOOM! Studios) – A noirish detective story, but set in the aftermath of the Iraq War.  Someone or something is killing people in a gruesome fashion on the oil fields, but a cover-up threatens the investigators from getting to the truth.  The story bills itself as Zero Dark Thirty meets The Thing and seems to be living up to it.

Dark Horse Presents #6 (Dark Horse) – This series flies a little below the radar, but channels the same creative concepts behind a lot of earlier comics (DC’s Showcase from the 1960s.)  Some of the stories are doomed to fail, but some are destined for the Dark Horse universe.  This issue has both sci-fi time travel and some undead fighting heroes.

Zombies vs. Robots #1 (IDW Publishing) – The launch of the first ongoing series which proved that the medium of comics is not tired of zombies yet, this time as the small handful of human survivors has to deal with competing post apocalypse scenarios.  And speaking of zombies…

Wonder Woman #38 (DC Comics) – It it only two issues into their run, but the Finches have been very divisive so far, both in terms of their comments to the direction of the character and in the output of the comics. Will Wonder Woman’s return to mainstream DC find firm ground or crash and burn?

Zombie Tramp #6 (Action Lab: Danger Zone) – It is still hard to know what to make of this series, but it is usually entertaining even if you owe your brain an apology in the end.

Evan

Holy F*ck #1 (Action Lab: Danger Zone) – This is a hilarious low-brow title with very well delivered religious satire. I can completely get behind this foul-mouthed stoner who’s-bisexual messiah.

The Valiant #2 (Valiant) – The art in this in issue is beautifully executed. I normally don’t like when I can’t tell which author was writing for each page but the art provided a smooth transition page to page.

George

Amazing Spider-Man #13 (Marvel Comics) – The latest story arc for Spidey is coming to a close and it’s the best one yet by Dan Slott.

Burning Fields #1 (BOOM! Comics) – Military horror mystery by Moreci, Daniel and Lorimer set in the Middle East. The story combines a dishonorably discharged military investigator with a mythic evil set in an already fragile locale. The story sounds amazing and the art looks fantastic.

Powers #1 (Marvel Comics/Icon) – Since the announcement of the TV Show this has been a much anticipated comic. Plus, Brian Michael Bendis is one of the best story-tellers out there. Powers #1 is a perfect jumping-on point for anyone interested n this Eisner Award winning tale.

Reyn #1 (Image Comics) – Kel Symons is building a fantasy world that sounds as amazing as the art by Nathan Stockman. If you’re looking for a new Comic Book to add to your pull list this is definitely one you should add and keep up with.

Rumble #2 (Image Comics) – If you haven’t already picked up, and read, Rumble #1 then do so immediately. This story has such a compelling plot that I couldn’t put it down before I read it and re-read it over and over again. We have yet to learn much of the backstory for the protagonist, but that’s a good thing.

Jesse

Borderlands: Fall of Fyrestone #6 & Borderlands TP Vol. 2 Fall of Fyrestone (IDW Publishing) – Borderlands is among my favorite games out there. I would be honored to review their comic line

Cartoon Network Super Secret Crisis War TP Vol. 1 (IDW Publishing) – These cartoons are my childhood. Seeing them come together is always good entertainment for me.

Dungeons & Dragons: Legend of Drizzt TP Vol. 1 Homeland (IDW Publishing) – After 15 years of Dungeons and Dragons experience of being both a player and Dungeon Master, DnD and (especially) anything with Drizzt would be among my top options.

Iron Man Epic Collection TP Stark Wars (Marvel) – I’m a huge Iron Man fan and would love to get my hands on some Iron Man comics to review and discuss in a large scale review.

Legendary Star-Lord #8, Legendary Star-Lord TP Vol. 1 Face It I Rule, Rocket Raccoon #7 (Marvel) – A huge Marvel fan and a huge fan of the Guardians. I’d love anything from Guardians of the Galaxy, but especially them on their own.

Preview: A Bold New Direction Begins in Powers #1!

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This January, hot off the heels of the highly anticipated debut of the Powers TV series comes Powers #1 – the recharged and reborn ongoing series from Marvel’s creator owned ICON imprint. A perfect jumping on point for fans old and new, creators Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming are back with a double-sized debut issue for regular price! Now is your chance to jump on board the hit series in time for its television debut!

Hardened homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are back, investigating the crimes and solving the murders involving superpowered criminals. If a superhero falls dead from the sky, they’re there. If a super villain winds up dead in the gutter, they’re the first on the scene. But having barely survived the most harrowing case of their careers, Walker and Pilgrim are faced with the toughest decision they’ve ever had to face. The discovery of a power no one has ever seen before will lead Walker and Pilgrim down a new path.

This double-sized issue also includes an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Powers TV series with never-before-seen pictures from the set!

POWERS #1 (OCT140904)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Variant Covers by DAVID MACK (OCT140905) & DAVID MARQUEZ (OCT140906)
Photo Variant Also Available (OCT140907)
FOC – 12/15/14, On Sale – 01/14/15
48 pgs./Mature Content…$3.99

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Brubaker and Phillips’ Criminal Heads to Image in January

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In January, writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips signed a five year deal with Image Comics to not just release new comics, like their recent hit The Fade Out, but they’d also be bringing some of their back catalog along with them.

In the second issue of The Fade Out, which was released this week, Brubaker announced their plans for their multi-volume noir series Criminal.

Here’s what he had to say:

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Criminal had previously been released by Marvel’s creator-owned imprint Icon, with a run from 2007 to 2011.

Yay, looks like we’ll be getting even more Criminal news soon! Hopefully it’ll be a new volume or two.

Check out the cover below.

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Preview: Superstar Creators Jason Aaron & Ron Garney Reunite for Men of Wrath #1!

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This October, New York Times-bestselling writer Jason Aaron re-teams with critically acclaimed artist and frequent collaborator Ron Garney for Men of Wrath #1 – a gritty new limited series launching as part of Marvel’s creator-owned ICON imprint! Witness the story of Ira Rath – the coldest hitman ever to walk on Alabama soil and the black cloud that hangs over his family name. Explore the blood-soaked history of the Rath family as Ira embarks on a job that will decide the fate of his cursed family once and for all.

Launched in 2004, Marvel’s ICON imprint is designed specifically for top-tier creators to tell their bold, creator-owned stories featuring their own characters and creations. Producing critically acclaimed titles such as Kick-Ass, Powers, The United State of Murder Inc. and more, Marvel’s ICON imprint has solidified itself as the place to be for exciting creator-owned stories from A-List creators.

What actions led Ira down his path to become the ruthless killer he is today? Dive into the story of a southern family and their history of violence this October as Aaron & Garney explore the dark past of the Rath family in Men of Wrath #1!

MEN OF WRATH #1 (of 5) (AUG140890)
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Cover by RON GARNEY
Variant Cover by STEVE DILLON (AUG140891)
Mature Content/$3.50….32 pgs.

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Aaron & Garney Launch Men of Wrath for Marvel’s ICON Imprint in October!

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This October, New York Times bestselling writer Jason Aaron and fan-favorite artist Ron Garney team up once again for a gritty new limited series kicking off in Men of Wrath #1!

Ever since Great Grandfather Isom killed a man over some sheep, a black cloud has hung over the Rath family. Now, over a century later, Ira Rath is the coldest hitman ever to walk on Alabama soil. And he’s just taken a job that will decide the fate of his cursed family once and for all. As the blood-soaked history of the Rath family unfolds, witness the cycle of violence that shaped Ira into the ruthless killer he is today.

In an interview with CBR, Aaron said:

Men of Wrath is about family history. Each issue opens with flashbacks to different generations of the Rath family. We kind of start to see how the cycle of violence begins and gets perpetuated and passed down from generation to generation of this family and kind of culminates in Ira as the worst of the bunch.

Garney added:

Everybody has their history. Some history is more colorful than others. Some are more dysfunctional than others. I can’t speak for everyone else, but I can guarantee this story is bound to hit on many different cylinders for many people because of the family dynamic.

Launched in 2004, Marvel’s ICON imprint is designed specifically for top-tier creators to tell their bold, creator-owned stories featuring their own characters and creations. Producing such critically acclaimed titles like Kick-Ass, Powers and The United States of Murder Inc., Marvel’s ICON imprint has solidified itself as the place to be for exciting stories from A-List creators.

What actions and events led Ira Rath down his murderous path? Dive into the story of a Southern family and their violent history as Aaron & Garney explore the dark past of the Rath family this October in Men of Wrath #1!

MEN OF WRATH #1 (of 5)
Written by JASON AARON
Art & Cover by RON GARNEY
Variant Cover by STEVE DILLON
$3.50 32 pgs.
Coming in October!

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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andre the giant life and legendWednesdays is new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in. Below are ten suggestions of comics and graphic novels you should spend some extra time checking out.

Top Pick: Andre the Giant: Life & Legend (First Second) – I remember watching wrestler Andrew the Giant growing up in the 80s. This graphic novel is a condensed version of his life touching on the important things that shaped the man, and giving us some insight into such a fascinating individual.

Afterlife with Archie #5 (Archie Comics) – Afterlife with Archie has been an amazing spin on the Archie characters throwing in zombies, death, and anything goes. I never thought I’d be so excited over the Archie characters, but I can’t wait for each issue’s release of this series.

Bee and Puppycat #1 (BOOM! Studios/KaBOOM!) – A new all ages title from KaBOOM!, and imprint of BOOM!. The Kickstarter hit has come to comic form, with a magical tale that’s fun for the whole family.

Fubar: Better Red Than Dead (Alterna Comics) – Another zombie tale, this indie series is a great take on alternate history. Everything I’ve read from these guys have been amazing and I can’t recommend anything they’ve done enough.

Lumberjanes #2 (BOOM! Studios/BOOM! Box) – The hit series just keeps getting better. This one from BOOM!’s imprint BOOM! Box is about a group of girls at a summer camp where things are a bit… weird. It’s exactly what we need more of in comics.

Rust Vol. 3: Death of Rocket Boy (BOOM! Studios/Archaia) – If you haven’t read the first two Rust graphic novels, you’ve been missing out. This third volume, we’ll hopefully find out a bit more concerning the mysterious Jet. Each volume’s story has been entertaining, and the art is amazing.

Starlight #3 (Image Comics) – Mark Millar’s riff on Flash Gordon has been fantastic each issue so far. He’s hit all the right notes with each issue’s release, mixing in action, while tugging at our heart strings.

This One Summer (First Second) – Another graphic novel from First Second, Rose and Windy are summer friends whose families have visited Awago Beach for as long as they can remember. But this year is different, and they soon find themselves tangled in teen love and family crisis

United States of Murder Inc. #1 (Marvel/Icon) – In this oversized first issue, you will discover a world in which the families of organized crime never lost their stranglehold on the United States. From Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Avon Oeming.

The Walking Dead #127 (Skybound) – All Out War has ended…. where do we go from there?

Preview: A First Look at The United States of Murder Inc. #1!

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This May, the creators of the Eisner Award-winning Powers craft a brand new ongoing series exploring crime fiction like you’ve never seen before! From Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming comes a first look at the highly anticipated new creator-owned ICON series The United States of Murder Inc. #1!

In this bold and oversized debut, discover a world in which organized crime runs rampant, the crime families never lost their stranglehold, and the five families hold on the United States is stronger than ever. On the day Valentine Gallo becomes a made man, he’ll also discover the sinister secrets behind the organization he’s devoted his entire life to. Secrets that will turn his life upside down! And just how do is it all connected to the mysterious hitwoman Jagger Rose?

In a release, Bendis said:

We have been working on this book for years. We have been world building and workshopping and taking ideas out for a spin and we came up with a world as interesting to us as the one Mike and I brought to you in Powers.  We could not be more excited for its public debut.

Don’t miss the shocking secrets of this new world as they spill out in this explosive first issue! A bold new crime epic begins as Eisner Award Winners Bendis and Oeming explore their powerful vision of a new USA in May’s explosive debut of The United States of Murder Inc. #1!

UNITED STATES OF MURDER INC. #1 (MAR140750)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING
Variant Covers by DAVID MACK (MAR140751),
DAVID MARQUEZ (MAR140752),
And BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (MAR140753)
FOC –04/21/14 On-Sale – 05/14/14
48pgs./Mature Content…$3.99
Double Sized Issue for Regular Price!

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Millar and McNiven’s Nemesis Returns in 2013

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Millarworld Ltd., have announced that they will reschedule the release of Nemesis Returns, by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven. From the release explaining the rescheduling:

Both Millar and McNiven are committed to ensuring the new series hits a regular schedule and with the new launch date, fans worldwide can expect an experience like they never thought possible! In order to help facilitate the timeliness of the Nemesis Returns, Steve has teamed up with two exciting new talents and opened a new studio endeavor, Carbon Sun Studios.

“Nemesis means a lot to me and I want it to be the best of my stuff out there,” said McNiven. “I want it done right, and we’ll make sure Nemesis gets his due.”

Millar adds, “Did I mention that the series opens with a car driving out of an airplane and landing in a swimming pool?”

Nemesis Returns is a follow-up to Millar and McNiven’s 2009-2010 series Nemesis.

NEMESIS RETURNS #1
Written by MARK MILLAR
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
ON SALE THIS JANUARY

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