The Phantom comes straight from the jungles of Bangalla!
This hero, known by his enemies as The Ghost Who Walks, has battled evil for centuries and set the standard for modern superheroes!
Add this Pop! to your collection before he disappears!
Pop! Heroes: The Phantom is out in September from Funko.
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.
Brett
Top Pick: Midnighter #1 (DC Comics) – Steve Orlando takes on the brutal character, who also happens to be gay. Orlando is a talented writer and to see him take on such an important series is fantastic. Can’t wait to read this one.
Broken World #1 (BOOM! Studios) – With a meteor days away from causing an extinction-level event on Earth, time is running out for Elena Marlowe. While most of the planet’s population and her family were approved by the government to escape on one of the giant spaceships headed to another planet, her application was denied due to her mysterious past. With the meteor fast approaching, Elena tries desperately to find a way to fake her way onto the last ship or else be left behind to die with the rest of Earth’s rejected denizens.
The Bunker #11 (Oni Press) – Three months later. Grady begins his political campaign while Billy sits in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. But once again, everyone is at the mercy of their future selves. An amazing series.
Jupiter’s Circle #3 (Image Comics) – Mark Millar’s prequel series has been fantastic the first two issues. This third continues to look at how power corrupts.
Secret Wars #3 (Marvel) – The series really kicked off with the second issue. While I’m still a bit cautious about this major event as a whole, so far the main series, as well as the tie-ins, have all been very good. Marvel’s events have had a habit recently of starting strong than tanking, here’s hoping we don’t see a repeat.
Edward
Top Pick: Suicide Risk #25 (BOOM! Studios) – This is it! The finale to this gripping series. We finally get to find out the final fates of all involved and whether the heroes can save two worlds.
Bat-Mite #1 (DC Comics) – DC has been taking more risks than usual in the past year, and this series continues that streak running. It will be interesting to see what they can make of this series.
Justice League #41 (DC Comics) – After a lead-in like the last issue, it is evident that the creative team means big things for this series.
Morning Glories #46 (Image Comics) – The series should be heading towards another big moment some time in the next few issues. Will this issue be the linchpin?
Wonderland #36 (Zenescope) – Zenescope’s best series returns for its monthly dose of Wonderland infused madness and mayhem.
Elana
Top Pick (tie): The Wicked + The Divine #11 (Image Comics) – Stunning art, emotionally compelling characters a big fat mystery and a whole lot to say about being young and about pop culture and fandom.
The comic has been picked up by DeConnick and Fraction’s new TV production company so you better start reading this book before it hits the small screen so you can brag about liking it before it was mainstream.
Top Pick (tie): The Humans #5 (Image Comics) – Bikersploitation meets apesploitation meets 70sploitation. This new issue puts us on the road to trucksploitation too (yes that’s a genre! Haven’t you seen Convoy? I haven’t but whatever).
This underground comic styled book is one of the best comics of the year. Neely’s art is evocative, expressive and funny but it is also technically outstanding. He’s a remarkable draftsman and inker. Reading this book will remind you why hand lettering and coloring makes such a big difference.
Oh and there’s sex and drugs and violence and monkeys and a soundtrack to download.
Airboy #1 (Image Comics) – Robinson is a strong writer who’s known for excavating emotional resonance and intellectual stories out of overlooked gold and silver age heroes.
And that’s the joke here.
The preview makes it clear this comic has a different project in mind. He’s created a meta comic about the making of an air boy comic (air boy being a square golden age hero) and the drugs one takes to do so– starring non other then James Robinson & Greg Hinkle (this book’s creative team). There are Hunter S Thompson references.
Sure! Why not!
Spiderwoman #8 (Marvel) – Hopeless’s run has always been a fun read but as of last issue it’s turning out to be a comic that has something to say. Last issue included a big reveal that makes us question a lot of our assumptions about criminals and about women. I want to see where this goes and I’ve never been as intrigued with this book as I am right now.
Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #6 (Marvel) – I love that front headline of this comic always states that she has all the powers of a squirrel and all the powers of a girl. Because both girls and squirrels have more power then anyone gives them credit for and this book wants you to remember that. Also it’s hilarious fun and totally beginner friendly.
“Big Daddy Cool” Johnny Dellarocca
Top Pick: Bat-Mite #1 (DC Comics) – It’s freaking Bat-Mite! What else do you need?
Airboy #1 (Image Comics) – Another great pulp hero by another established “classic” creative team (see a pattern here?). I am particularly interested in the concept behind this series, and the previews suggest that this is a “breaking the 4th wall” type of series that will have healthy does of action, adventure and comedy. Well, see but it is definitely worth a look!
Justice Inc.: Avenger #1 (Dynamite) – I’m going to be honest and upfront. I have never been a fan of The Avenger. I was hoping the Justice Inc. series from Dynamite would change that, but it didn’t. That series for me wandered and was too disjointed. Plus The Avenger was written like a spoiled whiner. Saying that, I wasn’t a Daredevil fan either. Until Mark Waid took over the book. Now mark Waid is writing The Avenger. I’m a little excited.
The Phantom #3 (Hermes Press) – There are two Phantom books out this week. While I love the concept of Dynamite’s King series, it hasn’t quite hit the right notes (unlike Flash Gordon). However, Peter David’s series from Hermes Press not only hits the right notes, it is an orchestral work of a master!
Princess Leia #4 (Marvel) – Another Mark Waid title, and in my opinion the best of the Star Wars line, and my top pick of the month. It’s a shame the series is only 5 issues. Waid and Dodson have created magic with this one!
Hermes Press is coming to the Baltimore Comic-Con and is bringing the all-new The Phantom with them!
Hermes Press has previously published Howard Chaykin’s Buck Rogers, and now they are bringing The Phantom back to the comic scene with writer Peter David and artist Sal Velluto! Hermes Press will be hosting a panel at the convention Friday from 2-3 pm that is celebrating this comic icon and the all-new story that is set to come out this October. The panel will feature a special documentary that was first presented at the San Diego Comic-Con, and will feature interviews and presentations by Peter David and Sal Velluto, as well as publisher Daniel Herman.
Make sure to drop by the booth (#2201) and see a digital sample of The Phantom comic book. Also available at the booth will be copies of the sold-out Buck Rogers: Grievous Angels by Howard Chaykin, George Wunder’s Terry and the Pirates Volume 1, and the Murphy Anderson’s Buck Rogers: The Complete Sundays. All other merchandise will be discounted and includes a host of back catalog material.
There will also be a free commemorative poster for Issue #1 of The Phantom available at the booth, designed by Sal Velluto.
Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician team-up in the upcoming Dynamite series, Kings Watch! Written by superstar writer, Jeff Parker, and drawn by artist Marc Laming, and a cover by Laming as well as a Subscription-Only cover by Eisner Award winning artist, Ramón Pérez. Kings Watch is available in comic book stores and digitally this coming September!
In Kings Watch #1, panic spreads across the world. Strange phenomena fills the skies. Millions have nightmares of wild lands filled with horrible creatures… then wake to find the monsters are real. What are three men willing to sacrifice to save us all? The earth-crushing event of 2013 features Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician like you’ve never seen them!
It’s new comic book day, what’s everyone getting?
Around the Blogs
The ComiChron – Full August 2012 comics sales estimates online -Some interesting news.
ArtsBeat – ‘Fun Home’ Musical Comes to the Public Theater – I want to see this.
The Mary Sue – New Line May Be Pondering a Y: The Last Man Movie Again – Could be a great movie, but tough to condense.
Around the Tubes Reviews
100 Scope Notes – A Wrinkle in Time
Talking Comics – Ame-Comi Girls #1
Bleeding Cool – Batman #0
MTV Geek – Blacksad: A Silent Hell
IGN – Daredevil: End of Days #1
It was a quiet day yesterday for the most part. Marvel held an online chat to reveal what Vengeance is, and it sounds interesting, but nothing ground breaking. Other than that, the follow up from this weekend’s cons trickle out. Here’s what everyone else covered.
Around the Blogs:
ICv2 –Hermes to Publish Silver Age ‘Phantom’ Comics – I was never really into the Phantom character. Anyone have a good run to check out that might get me interested?
Bleeding Cool – A Decade Later, Nicolas Cage’s Stolen Action Comics #1 Is Recovered – Isn’t he having trouble with the IRS? Wouldn’t they just seize this?
Geekweek – Duncan Jones Close To Directing THE WOLVERINE? – How was Jones’s Source Code?
Geekweek – Loki Won’t Be The Villain In THE AVENGERS – Hmmm. I can’t wait to see this movie.
Con Coverage:
The Beat – Weekend roundup: Kapow!; Millar has four new titles
Bleeding Cool – The Afternoon After The Kapow Before
Comic Book Resources – KAPOW: Fans go “Wow!” on Day 2
The tubes were blogging with comic fans, writers, artists, fanboys and girls, your mom, thoughts about Tuesday’s The Daily Show (and Charlie Sheen). We linked to our version of the video, go check it out, you know you want to. Ok, other than that, it’s new comic book day. Did you go? We haven’t yet, maybe today, if work doesn’t get in the way (stupid work). Well, below is all the articles we found interesting that we’ll never get to covering. Enjoy!
Around the Blogs:
Comics Beat – Spider-Man: Turn off your brain – The Beat caught Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and gives their review. We hope to check it out before it eventually shuts down.
Monsters and Critics – First comic book superhero celebrates his 75th birthday – The Phantom is turning 75 this year and he totally doesn’t look a day over 30. What’s the secret Phantom?
Comics Alliance – ‘Batman Live’ Writers to Include Allan Heinberg, Stan Berkowitz and Alan Burnett – So, DC is turning Batman into a musical. I’m sure that’s prompted from the success of Spider-Man (see above).
Comics Alliance – Behind the Scenes at ‘The Daily Show’: My Day at the Fake News Headquarters – Chris Sims talks about his experience on The Daily Show.
Comic Book Movie – Diane Lane Signed On For Superman Reboot! – Who knew Superman’s mom was hot!?
TBN Weekly – Gulport Library seeks donations – Do some good and donate those extra comic books you have laying around collecting dust.
Mother Jones – Would Superman Pass the Birther Test? – Mother Jones interviews the guys behind the Law and the Multiverse blog.
AsiaOne News – Indians mourn loss of father of comic books – The title says it all to this article.
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