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Pick of the Week – Superior Spider-Man #1

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Out of all of the releases this week, it’s a pretty simple choice as to which would be the Pick of the Week. Superior Spider-Man #1 is the next step in Dan Slott‘s controversial Spider-Man tale which saw the “death” of Peter Parker and in his body, the consciousness of Doctor Octopus. We have had some teases as to what we can expect. a brilliant former villain who wanted to be loved by the people given his chance for redemption. There’s potential, lots of potential and having only started reading Spider-Man recently, I’m drawn in by Slott’s brilliant writing.  There’s also the added bonus of Ryan Stegman‘s art. I can’t wait to see what’s next and where we’re taken.

  • Superior Spider-Man #1 – see above
  • Star Wars #1 – Brian Wood doing Star Wars? Yes please! One of my favorite writers takes on the holiest of holy universes is potentially an amazing combination.
  • Supurbia #3 – I’ve loved Grace Randolph’s series which looks into the dysfunction of super heroes. For those that have seen the cover of this one, you know why it’ll be entertaining.
  • The Legend of Luther Strode #2 – The over the top violence is back and boy is it entertaining. That first issue ended with a bang and we’ll see where this second volume takes us.
  • The Strain #10 – Any other year, this vampire comic would be a contender for “best of” lists. It’s looking like it might be a television series, so best to start reading now and say you read it before it was cool.

Preview – Supurbia #3

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Supurbia #3

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: NOV12 0983

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!

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Pick of the Week – Avengers Arena #1

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I haven’t read Avengers Arena #1, but out of all of the comics being released as part of Marvel NOW!, this one has me the most intrigued. Take the Hunger Games, mix it with Battle Royal and add super heroes and villains and you have this series. Or at least that’s the concept that I understand. What this will actually be as far as quality, I really have no idea. But, as far as what comics I’m reading this week, Avengers Arena #1 is at the top of my “read” pile.

  • Avengers Arena #1 – see above
  • The Massive #7 – The best comic on the market and one of the best of the year. Comic of the year and new comic of the year potential, just saying.
  • Cable and X-Force #1 – What’s Cable up to in Marvel NOW!? Well, find out right here.
  • Point of Impact #3 – Law & Order, the comic book. This is an absolute buy for any fan of the television series.
  • Supurbia #2 – First issue rocked, I’m expecting no less from the second!

Preview – Supurbia #2

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Supurbia #2

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Stephane Roux
COVER B: Russell Dauterman
COVER C: Russell Dauterman
Diamond Code: OCT12 0887

THE FAN-FAVORITE PHENOMENON CONTINUES! After Hayley Harper’s televised bombshell, Hella has to face a parole hearing that may send her back behind bars, where Sovereign can’t protect her… A new romance is kindled in Alexis’s life — during the middle of a super-powered rooftop heist… Jeremy puts his explorer skills to the test as he hunts down his kidnapped son in the Mongolian wilderness… Sick of living in the shadows of Paul’s marriage, Gio has a shocking announcement to make… And what dastardly deeds does Hector Hunt have in store for the neighborhood while the heroes are away? Find out as Grace Randolph and Russell Dauterman bring you the next steamy installment of SUPURBIA.

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BOOM! Studios Hosts the “12 Days Of BOOM!” Sales Event

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BOOM! Studios is getting into the holiday spirit by showing our fans how much they mean to us with the “12 DAYS OF BOOM!” sales event at boom-studios.com!

Each day a different set of innovative BOOM! books will be available at enticing sales prices. A new set every day for 12 days leading up to the holiday season! Once the 24 hour period is over, the sets will still be available, but at their normal price. As the days get larger, the savings gets bigger!

Starting today, December 6th, the “12 DAYS OF BOOM!” sales event kicks off with a great deal on GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA Volume 1 trade paperback plus GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPUBRIA (ONGOING) #1 and #2. Regularly priced at $23, the soapy superhero saga is on sale for just $19.50 a savings of 15%. The event continues on Friday, December 7th, with a bundle on STEED AND MRS PEEL ONGOING #0-#3 by Mark Waid (IRREDEEMABLE). On sale for $13 and regularly $16, fans of the original Avengers will save 20%. On Saturday, December 8th, the 3rd day brings savings on the Eisner Award Winning SNARKED Volumes 1 & 2 trade paperbacks by Roger Langridge (POPEYE). Normally carrying a price of $30, these two collections are on sale for $24 with a 20% discount has been applied. This weekend rounds out on Sunday with fantastic discounts on VALEN THE OUTCAST #1- #4. On sale for $10 (regularly $13), this pack introducing BOOM!’s undead fantasy is discounted 25% off the cover price.

Next week the savings continue with EXTERMINATION #1-#4 on Monday, December 10th. The pack normally retails for $13, but at $10 fans get a 25% discount. Rising star Sam Humphries (UNCANNY X-FORCE) brings you parallel earth sci-fi action in HIGHER EARTH #1- #5 on Tuesday, December 11th. Regularly priced at $17, the pack is a great introduction at $12 (or 30% off the cover price). Wednesday, December 12th is our 7th day of savings and brings on the living dead in FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #5-#8, also written by Sam Humphries. On sale for $11 (regularly $16) means fans will get a 30% discount. If the zombie apocalypse isn’t your cup of tea, dive into a classic franchise on Thursday, December 13th, with PLANET OF THE APES: CATACLYSM #1-#4. Normally retailing for $16, fans will only pay $11 per pack resulting in a 30% discount.

Next weekend, we’re in the final stretch with the 9th day of the “12 DAYS OF BOOM!” sales event. Friday, December 14th, brings back the all-ages friendly fare with ICE AGE: ICED IN, ICE AGE: PLAYING FAVORITES, and ICE AGE: WHERE THERE’S THUNDER. The 8”x8” stand alone stories are on sale for $8, with a 33% discount applied to the normal $12 cover price. The savings get deeper on Saturday, December 15th, with the return of VALEN THE OUTCAST featuring a pack of issues #5-#8. On sale for $10 and regularly $16, a 38% discount has been applied.

The sale get truly spectacular on Sunday, December 16th, with a spotlight on hit sci-fi writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY). The discount on HYPERNATURALS Free Comic Book Day issue plus issues #1-#5 is 50% off! The cosmic superheroes are sale for $10 and regularly $20. Finally, Monday, December 17th, the 12th and final day we’re pleased to reveal our biggest savings on the BOOM! #1 Originals pack consisting of FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #1, EXTERMINATION #1, HIGHER EARTH #1, HYPERNATURALS #1, FREELANCERS #1 and GRACE RANDOLPH’S SUPURBIA (ONGOING) #1. At full price these first issues would cost $12, but with a 58% discount applied, they can be yours for only $5.

Head over to BOOM-studios.com or Kaboom-studios.com to get your holiday shopping started!

Review – Supurbia #1

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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

Pick of the Week – Bravest Warriors #2

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This week has many solid comics, but one is standing above the rest for me, Bravest Warriors #2. The kaBOOM! Studios series based off of the new Pendleton Ward cartoon is so beyond wrong and off the wall, it’s just amazing. I’ve never read or seen his more famous creation, Adventure Time, but this series makes me want to go back and check it out.

The series follows a team of adventurers taking over for their parents who are AWOL. This comic might look like something for kids, but boy is it not. The first issue had me laughing out loud numerous times, I’m expecting no less for the second issue.

When a series has me talking incessantly about it, you know it’s something special. Do yourself a favor and go grab the first two issues. Check out the rest of the top five comics.

  • Bravest Warriors #2 – see above
  • Princeless: Short Stories for Warrior Women #1 – The praised series deserves it’s accolades. The brilliant comics take traditional fairy tale tropes and turn them on their head, but it also stars and African American lead. A great comic for kids and especially young female comic fans. But, don’t let that fool you, it’s a comic series as smart for adults as it is fun for kids.
  • Supurbia #1 – The first volume of this series from BOOM! Studios was too short, luckily we now have an ongoing series to enjoy. The comic is an adult take on super hero teams and boy is it a doozy.
  • Captain America #1 andIndestructible Hulk #1 – How can you not mention the latest first issues from Marvel NOW!?
  • Judge Dredd #1 – I only know a little about Judge Dredd, so this new series by IDW is on the top of my pile to check out.

Preview – Supurbia #1

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Supurbia #1

Written by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Russell Dauterman
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Stephanie Roux
COVER B: Jonboy Meyers
Diamond Code: SEP12 0889

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 Returns With a One-Two Value Punch

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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 Returns to Long Beach Comic & Horror Con 2012

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BOOM! Studios is returning to Long Beach Comic Comic and Horror Con. The BOOM! Studios booth, #301, will feature two exclusive variant covers, Bravest Warriors #1 and Supurbia #1. The Bravest Warriors #1 exclusive variant cover is from the sold out first print run. It’s also the first chance to get Supurbia #1, which will be debuting at the show two weeks before it’s official release date of October 24th. Joining the BOOM!ers at the booth throughout the weekend will be special guest, Russell Dauterman, artist of the hit series Supurbia. Check the booth for signing times throughout the show. Don’t miss out on BOOM!’s panel to get the latest information on current and upcoming projects.

BOOM! Studios/KABOOM!/BOOM! Town Panel
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join BOOM! Studios as it takes over Long Beach Comic & Horror Con for one full hour. Learn what is next from BOOM! as Managing Editor Bryce Carlson and VP of Publishing and Marketing Filip Sablik run down the most exciting new projects and reveal upcoming titles from BOOM!, including the on-going Supurbia series, Pen Ward’s newest creation Bravest Warriors… and the ultimate superhuman slugfest: Deathmatch! This is a panel you won’t want to miss!

  

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