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Preview: The Unstoppable Wasp #4

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The Unstoppable Wasp #4

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Elsa Charretier
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 12, 2017
SRP: $3.99

The Grapplers Attack! It’s Nadia and Jarvis versus Poundcakes and Letha as The Unstoppable Wasp stumbles upon a shakedown in Times Square! Meanwhile, Nadia’s recruiting drive for G.I.R.L. continues as she tries to bring aboard an ambitious young biologist. But it may all be for nothing as the Red Room makes a play to take Nadia out of the picture for good! Guest-starring totally ordinary lawyer Matt Murdock.

Preview: The Unstoppable Wasp #3

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The Unstoppable Wasp #3

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Elsa Charretier
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 01, 2017
SRP: $3.99

EVIL SCIENTISTS! MAN-EATING GIANT RATS! A BIG RED T-REX?

Nadia’s quest to create a super-science lab full of girl geniuses is hitting a lot of bumps in the road. And now The Red Room is after her and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Nothing is too low! The title says she’s unstoppable, but can even Nadia recruit a science lab when she is caught between an evil science organization and a super villain? Guest-starring: Moon Girl, Devil Dinosaur and with a special appearance by the original Wasp – Janet Van Dyne!

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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old-man-logan-17Wednesdays 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.

Joe

Top Pick: Old Man Logan #17 (Marvel) – I am sad that Lemire is leaving the book after issue #24, but what a run he has had. Along with Sorrentino (who sadly hasn’t been doing the interiors on every issue lately), these creators have taken Logan through the ringer. Now we get an Aliens-like feel where Logan is in space against the Brood. I loved the last issue and cannot wait!

Batman #16 (DC Comics) – Tom King’s slow burn continues with the beginning of the “I Am Bane” arc. It looks like the muscle-bound villain is back on venom and bringing menace to Gotham once again as he seeks revenge on the dark knight. How far will Bane go? And who will he hurt that Batman loves? Hopefully, there will be no more broken backs this time around.

Blood Blister #1 (Aftershock) – This series is intriguing and Aftershock has been hitting it out of the park lately with Animosity, and more. I am excited to see what this series is really about and where it goes.

Moon Knight #11 (Marvel) – Another sad moment for me as Lemire announced the book will end at #14. You can see I’m a big Lemire fan, and along with Old Man Logan, this is another favorite of mine. Much like OML, he is really giving one hell of a run on this book and I want to see what happens or what is really going on with Marc Spector.

Star Wars: Darth Maul #1 (Marvel) – So far the Star Wars miniseries have been really good. From Leia to Lando to Chewbacca and Han Solo. I have enjoyed them all. Now we get a miniseries with a badass character who didn’t get enough screen time.

 

Alex

Top Pick: A&A: The Adventures Of Archer And Armstrong #12 (Valiant) – And so another unsung and underrated comic series comes to a close. I’ve heard some people say they preferred Fred Van Lente’s Archer & Armstrong to Rafer Roberts much lengthier titled run, but I honestly couldn’t pick a favorite; they’re different beasts, and my collection is all the stronger for having them both in it. That said, this is a very bittersweet issue for me as I really don’t want to see the series end. C’est la vie, though, I suppose.

Aquaman #16 (DC Comics) – If you’d have told me a year ago that I’d become such a fan of Aquaman – bloody fish talking, almost useless bloody Aquaman – then I’d have laughed until I was blue in the face. Imagine my surprise when the series turned out to be one of the best ongoings (and certainly the best bi-weekly series) DC are putting out post-Rebirth.

Faith #8 (Valiant) – Quite possibly one of the most entertaining series being published right now. You need to be reading this.

Midnighter and Apollo #5 (DC Comics) – I came to this series entirely because of Graphic Policy’s Rebirth Review feature, and it’s discovering comics such as this that’s one of the reasons I’m happy to read past some of the other… less than enjoyable comics. This is a brutally entertaining story about a man who’d walk through hell for the man he loves. There’s not enough comics like this.

Old Man Logan #17 (Marvel) – The old man is in space, and there’s a distinctly Alien feel to the story so far. I’m loving what Jeff Lemire is doing here. Absolutely loving it.

 

Paul

Top Pick: Champions #5 (Marvel) – This as been a fun book from the start, and I am really enjoying it.  This book lets superheroes be superheroes.  It’s nice to see the optimism and determination of these kids, and it really comes through in the colors of the art and the dialogue between them.  These kids are going to change the world, and they believe they can.

All-New X-Men #18 (Marvel) – Inhumans vs. X-Men has been a great event and has delivered in the main issues, but these tie-ins have really been weaving into the story so well  (something not often seen with tie-ins).  This issue says that young Cyclops will learn the truth about the adult Cyclops’ mission to take down the Inhumans, and I don’t think young Scott is going to take it very well.

 

Brett

Top Pick: Hawkeye #3 (Marvel) – The first two issues were fantastic and this new series is a perfect successor to the Matt Fraction/David Aja run. This issue packs in so much, amazing writing, amazing art. Just beyond entertaining and a must get (plus the first two issues if you haven’t).

Baltimore: The Red Kingdom #1 (Dark Horse) – What if evil won? Sound familiar?

The Flintstones #8 (DC Comics) – The women are away so Fred and Barney have to take care of the kids. This comic has been amazing as to how much it takes on real world issues and this release does that in volumes. One of the most subversive and politically astute comics on the market.

The Unstoppable Wasp #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was absolutely fantastic with a fun story and a feminist message that was in your face. I expect more of that with this second issue and so much more awesomeness. This comic was fun with a positive message. More please!

The Walking Dead #163 (Image Comics/Skybound) – This is it… the 25 cents issue! I’m fascinated by this to see what is in store for a comic that’s sure to fly off of shelves for the price alone. This is a big opportunity and I’m fascinated to see what is done with it.

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CONSTANTINE-First-Official-Image1It’s a new week! If you haven’t noticed, we’ve updated our navigation at the top of the site. Hopefully, it’s a bit easier to find what you’d like and if not, let us know in the comments!

Here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

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The Guardian – The 20 comics to watch out for in 2017 – What are you looking forward to?

The Beat – A year of free comics: Batman Black & White by Gaiman, Bolland, Timm, etc. – Keep posting them, we’ll promote them.

The Beat – A year of free comics: Anna Archie Bongiovanni’s Grease Bats – And another.

The Beat – A year of free comics: Polly Guo’s Gawain’s Girlfriend and the Green Knight will cut your heart from your bosom – And another.

The Beat – Comics author and historian Gerard Jones arrested on charges of child pornography – We’re utterly disgusted if true.

The Hollywood Reporter – Rob Liefeld on the Extreme Universe Movie Deal: “The ’90s Have Been Largely Underserved” – Well they are coming back in style!

CBR – The CW Renews Arrow, Flash, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow – This isn’t too surprising.

CBR – Matt Ryan Returns As Constantine in New Animated Series – Can’t wait for this!

CBR – Batman V Superman Tops Razzies Shortlist – This isn’t too shocking really.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Talking Comics – Green Lanterns #14

Talking Comics – Justice League of America: The Atom

Comic Attack – Kabuki Library Edition Volume 4

Talking Comics – Locke & Key: Small World

Talking Comics – Red Dog #2

Talking Comics – Tomboy #9

Talking Comics – The Unstoppable Wasp #1

Talking Comics – The Unworthy Thor #3

If/Then: If You Liked Hidden Figures Then Check Out These Comics!

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When it comes to suggesting comics for individuals to check out, it’s often good to start with what they like in other media like television, movies, books, or video games. Enter If/Then, where we’ll throw out suggestions for you to check out! First up, the film Hidden Figures which opens in wide release this coming weekend!

Hidden Figures is the incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)-brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

If you enjoyed the film, or interested by the subject matter, here’s five comics for you to check out and why!

marchMarch – The celebrated and award-winning graphic novel by Congressman John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, and Nate Powell recounts Cong. Lewis’ experiences during the Civil Rights Movement. A first-hand account of pivotal history brought to life through graphic art, the graphic novels consist of three volumes taking you through the turbulent times and delivering an educational and emotional read.

Each volume seems to improve on the next not just taking you through history, but is presented in such a fashion that’ll leave you speechless as you ride through the emotional roller coaster within.

This is a prime example of the power of comics and graphic novels in helping preserve and teach history.

Buy it Now! Digitally Vol. 1 Vol. 2 Vol. 3 | Physical

shechangedcomics-1CBLDF Presents: She Changed Comics – If you want to learn some history about women in comics, check out CBLDF Presents: She Changed Comics which was put together by the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.

She Changed Comics is the definitive history of the women who changed free expression in comics, with profiles of more than 60 groundbreaking female professionals and interviews with the women who are changing today’s medium, including Raina Telgemeier, Noelle Stevenson, G. Willow Wilson, and more! She Changed Comics also examines the plights of women imprisoned and threatened for making comics and explores the work of women whose work is being banned here in the United States.

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has also put together a web page as a resource where you can find out more about women in the comic book history.

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the_unstoppable_wasp__1The Unstoppable Wasp #1 – A superhero comic might feel like an odd choice for this one, but hear me out as to why. Written by Jeremy Whitley with art by Elsa Charretier, the comic features the newest Wasp, Nadia Pym, as she attempts to find her way in the superhero world.

What makes this comic make the list is the focus on STEM, women in science, and smashing the patriarchy. The comic has Nadia finding her role and throws it out there that until recently the Marvel Universe was dominated by men (and mostly white men) until recently and it’s time to get some women recognized when it comes to the smartest people in the Marvel Universe.

What’s also great is each issue will feature real women who work in STEM fields in real life through a Q&A. The comic not only entertains but also hopefully will encourage more women to enter this world for a career.

Read our review and our ten reasons to get the first issue.

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cmpursuitcoverCaptain Marvel Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight – Ace pilot. Legendary Avenger. One hundred percent pure bad-^&*. Carol Danvers has a new name, a new mission – and all the power she needs to make her own life a living hell. As the new Captain Marvel, Carol is forging from a challenge from her past! It’s a firefight in the sky as the Banshee Squadron debut – but who are the Prowlers, and where has Carol seen them before? And how does secret NASA training program Mercury 13 fit in? Witness Captain Marvel in blazing battlefield action that just may change the course of history! Avengers Time Travel Protocols: engage!

Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick with art by Dexter Soy and Emma Rios, the story is fun action, but also explores the little known history of the women who attempted to join the Apollo program.

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laika_bookcover1Laika – Laika was the abandoned puppy destined to become Earth’s first space traveler. This is her journey.

Nick Abadzis masterfully blends fiction and fact in the intertwined stories of three compelling lives. Along with Laika, there is Korolev, once a political prisoner, now a driven engineer at the top of the Soviet space program, and Yelena, the lab technician responsible for Laika’s health and life. This intense triangle is rendered with the pitch-perfect emotionality of classics like Because of Winn Dixie, Shiloh, and Old Yeller.

Abadzis gives life to a pivotal moment in modern history, casting light on the hidden moments of deep humanity behind history.

While the graphic novel isn’t perfect when it comes to the history it’s a great introduction to this part of history of space flight and great for kids who may be interested in learning about it and being entertained.

Buy it Now! Digitally | Physical

What did we miss in our suggestions? What would you suggest? Add yours in the comments!

 

 

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Wednesday Comic Rally: The Unstoppable Wasp #1

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unstoppable_wasp_1_coverIt feels like all too often we’re lamenting how our favorite comic series got canceled due to lack of sales and interest. That’s where Wednesday Comic Rally comes in. The point is to spotlight comics that we as a community should be rallying around and most importantly purchasing to make sure they’re here for quite some time.

And for the first rally cry of the new year, I’m focusing on the brand new The Unstoppable Wasp #1 published by Marvel, written by Jeremy Whitley with art by Elsa  Charretier. There’s a lot of positive chatter about this series going by our site’s Twitter feed, but chatter doesn’t necessarily equal sales, so we need to get out there and buy the comic!

Why this comic? Let me list off my top ten reasons!

  1. Nadia Pym – Raised in an offshoot of the Red Room, Nadia is new to the world of superheroes. But, it’s not just her wide-eyed innocence that’s a draw, it’s a fact she has a positive outlook on things and living life now that she’s free from the clutches of the Red Room. There’s a positive fun about it all that wasps flys off the page.
  2. Female Scientist! – Nadia isn’t just a super suit but is a kick-ass scientist in her own right. That’s a chunk of the comic emphasizing this is a hero who doesn’t just solve things with punching but also her brain.
  3. Real Female Scientists! – At the end of each comic real world female scientists are featured in the letters section. So, not only do you get to see Nadia get all sciency on the page but you also learn about real women out there kicking-ass in the STEM field.
  4. the_unstoppable_wasp__1-1The Art – Elsa Charretier’s art is awesome in the comic. It reminds me a lot of Hawkeye with small notes added to the panels pointing out small details. Want to know what Nadia notices about the joints of a giant robot and she battles it? It’s there! Speaking of giant robots…
  5. Giant Robot!!!! – A battle against a giant robot being piloted by an evil scientist? Check!
  6. Mockingbird and Ms. Marvel – And who’s helping the Wasp fight the robot? That’d be Ms. Marvel and Mockingbird. The issue feels like a perfect “goodbye” to Chelsea Cain’s gone too soon Mockingbird run. There’s even a small f-u to the haters of Cain and the series.
  7. It’s Feminist as Fuck – This comic has no problem taking on the comic patriarchy. There’s a long discussion about scientists in the Marvel Universe and how they’re all male (and mostly white)… until now! The first issue has no problem pointing out problems such as this in Marvel’s history. This series and Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur are showing why the smartest people at Marvel aren’t all men.
  8. It’s a relatively new character – While The Wasp has been around for decades Nadia Pym is a relatively new character (she debuted last year with an introduction that shows how to introduce new concepts into legacy and decades of continuity). This is her first comic and we need to show that new characters can sell so we get more of them.
  9. It Can Be Enjoyed By All Ages – Young kids will enjoy the robot battle. Teens will enjoy the humor and bonding. Adults will get a lot more of the jokes and enjoy the whole. This is a comic that has something for everyone and you can go back to multiple times to pick up even more detail.
  10. The Ending – Think I’m going to spoil it? Lets just say it’ll ramp up points 2 and 7 all delivered by Charretier’s fantastic art.

This is where you come in. You can buy The Unstoppable Wasp #1 now! It’s available at local comic shops and you can find yours. For those without a local shop you can buy it digitally through comiXology, Kindle, or physical copies at Amazon or Things From Another World.

Have a comic you think we should be rallying around? Send us a message and maybe it’ll be featured in an upcoming post.

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love_is_love-4It’s new comic book day! What are folks looking to get? What are you looking forward to? Sound off in the comments below! While you wait for shops to open, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

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Newsarama – Deep Inside The Comics Business Of 1980s & 1990s With Paul Levitz – This is pretty cool.

The Beat – A year of free comics: Sam Alden’s Atmospheric Horror – As long as they keep sharing these, we’ll keep signal boosting.

CBR – Michael Keaton Explains Why He Left the Batman Franchise – Still the best live action Batman.

ICv2 – ‘Deadpool’ Outdrew ‘Batman v. Superman’ – It was also one of the most profitable films of the year…

The Beat – Did IMDB leak details from Spider-Man’s PS4 exclusive game? – Who’ getting this game?

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

CBR – Love is Love

Newsarama – The Unstoppable Wasp #1

The Beat – Laid Waste, Over Ripe, Semisolid, and The Plunge

Review: The Unstoppable Wasp #1

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unstoppable_wasp_1_coverGirl. Genius. Hero. Unstoppable.

Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of The Red Room, but now this teenage super-scientist is on her own for the first time, and she’s ready to spread her wings! Hank Pym’s daughter has a lot of time to make up for and she’s determined to change the world. You know, if she can get her U.S. citizenship first.

It’s a new year and Marvel’s kicking it off right with The Unstoppable Wasp from writer Jeremy Whitley and art by Elsa Charretier, and I can sum my review up with… yes, please! More of this!

You don’t need to know who this new Wasp is to enjoy this first issue, Whitley lays everything you need to know out, but in a way not knowing could be better. The comic is one of discovery as Nadia learns about her new country and what it is to be a superhero. There’s an innocence about Nadia that’s refreshing and interesting, a positive attitude about life you just rarely see in general. And it’s somehow infectious!? Yes, even this grumpy person found himself soon smiling and enjoying myself.

The first issue involves Ms. Marvel helping Nadia get her citizenship, but not without a super villain showing up, thankfully Mockingbird is there to do battle as well. And through all of that Whitley deftly paves the way for a couple of things. First, the comic pays tribute to the first(?) kick-ass female scientist of Marvel Bobbi Morse, aka Mockingbird. It’s a bit of history that Nadia acknowledges and is just a fantastic way to honor the past while passing the baton along. Second, the inclusion, and some specific dialogue, of Mockingbird is a nice nod to her own series that ended last year and the abuse hurled towards its writer Chelsea Cain. Third, the comic takes head on the fact that Marvel’s “smartest people” have until recently been male (and mostly white with Black Panther being the first exception and Blue Marvel later being added). The comic is a perfect companion with what’s being done in Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur taking on the Marvel patriarchy and having fun while doing that.

Charretier’s art is a reason for that fun adding a look that takes some of the best we saw in previous volumes of Hawkeye where there’s factoids and other small details that add so much to the storytelling. I challenge you to not smile while there’s a focus on the joints of the rampaging robot.

The comic wraps up with a spotlight on real world scientists which emphasizes some of the themes and parts of the comic, and it’s just awesome to see. Anything to encourage people who don’t normally go into a field is a good thing, and to see real world examples is a great way to go about that. It’s again a small detail that just adds to the overall experience.

If you can’t tell, I really dug the first issue. It’s the fun escape I was looking for when I read it and sets up a series that’ll be a great mix of serious, fun, and encouragement. A solid debut and a great way to begin the year.

Story: Jeremy Whitley Art: Elsa Charretier
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Listen to Jeremy Whitley Talk Marvel’s The Unstoppable Wasp on Demand

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Girl. Genius. Hero. Unstoppable.

Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of The Red Room, but now this teenage super-scientist is on her own for the first time, and she’s ready to spread her wings! Hank Pym’s daughter has a lot of time to make up for and she’s determined to change the world.

Debuting January 4, Marvel‘s The Unstoppable Wasp is written by Jeremy Whitley with art by Elsa Charretier. It’s a brand new comic series for a brand new year and we’ve got Jeremy returning to Graphic Policy Radio to discuss it and more!

Jeremy Whitley is the creator of the original comic series Princeless, Illegal, and The Order of Dagonet. His work has been nominated for two Eisner Awards, Five Glyph Awards, and numerous other honors. In addition to his original creations, he has also been a regular writer for IDW’s My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and My Little Pony: Friends Forever series as well as Action Lab’s NFL Rush Zone and GlobWorld comic series. He’s also written for Marvel including a contribution to Secret Wars: Secret Love and now The Unstoppable Wasp!

Jeremy has been at the forefront of changing trends in the comic industry, and a leader for diversity in both creators and characters.

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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old_man_logan__16Wednesdays 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.

Alex

Top Pick: A&A: The Adventures Of Archer And Armstrong #11 (Valiant) – The penultimate issue of a series that frequently had me laughing, I’m lookng forward to seeing how Rafer Roberts starts to wrap this crazy sixteen issue run up.

Deadpool The Duck #1 (Marvel) – I’m honestly expecting this to be a so-bad-it’s-awesome comic.

Faith #7 (Valiant) – Jody Houser has been consistently fantastic on this comic, and the revolving cast or artists have also been pretty damn awesome, too. This issue sees both the start of a new story and a new artist joining Houser and Marguerte Sauvage, Joe Eisma. I’m always excited to read this comic.

Old Man Logan #16 (Marvel) – I’ve been a fan of Wolverine since before I was a fan of comics, and this is one of the few Marvel comics I rush to get every Wednesday. Lately it hasn’t quite been as good as I want it to be… but this is a new year, and a new arc.

The Unworthy Thor #3 (Marvel) – Jason Aaron writes a redemption story for the Odinson, after he lost his hammer at the end of Original Sin, and I’m looking forward to seeing where he takes it – it already looks like Odinson won’t get his old hammer back (what with that being in the hands of Jane Foster), which was my main concern for this arc.

 

Shay

Top Pick: Wynonna Earp Legends: Doc Holiday #2 (IDW Publishing) – Doc’s enemies are coming out of the woodwork leaving Doc and Wynonna in one hell of a fight with Doc’s past.

Harley Quinn #11 (DC Comics) – The latest arc ( Joker Loves Harley) starts in this issue. All those little reminders that have been popping up in the last 10 issues are leading Harley into an elaborate plot courtesy of Mr. J. I see a love triangle brewing because I don’t see Red Tool giving up without a fight.

Big Trouble in Little China/Escape From New York #4 (BOOM! Studios) – Snake and Jack go undercover in David Lo Pan’s army.

Justice League vs Suicide Squad #3 (DC Comics) – Amanda drops a truth bomb and the battle rages on. I’m not sure who to root for but, I’m looking forward to seeing it all play out.

Old Man Logan #16 ( Marvel) – This rescue mission went all kinds of wrong and Logan finds himself back in the Wasteland.

DC Comics Bombshells #21 (DC Comics) – A glimpse into Cheetah’s past while the rest of the ladies search for more mechanical gods.

 

Joe

Top Pick: Blood Blister #1 (Aftershock) – A new series from Aftershock. That sentence has translated into some of my favorite comics of 2016 with Animosity, Shipwreck and more. Here’s hoping for another hit!

Batman #14 (DC Comics) – More Cat and Bat before we get to “I Am Bane”. I cannot wait to see what King has in store for their back and forth “relationship”, and the messes it will get them in.

Superman #14 (DC Comics) – It looks like we are finally going to be getting some answers soon with Mr. Oz, the other Clark in Action Comics and what everything from Rebirth means. This issue looks like it could be fun, and could start the ball rolling toward more answers.

The Unworthy Thor #3 (Marvel) – So far, so good for the limited series featuring Odinson trying to get his groove back. I am keeping an eye on this and see what will happen and what it will mean for Jane.

The Wicked + The Divine #25 (Image) – After another cliffhanger issue, I can’t wait to see if what I think happened, just happened. Such a great series.

 

Brett

Top Pick: The Unstoppable Wasp #1 (Marvel) – I’ve read the first issue and it’s just tons of fun. From the writing to the art, it’s hard to read this debut and not have a smile on your face. But, the comic not just is entertaining it also promotes kick-ass women in science with a cool feature in the letters page. It’s a great comic to kick off 2017.

The Fall and Rise of Captain Atom #1 (DC Comics) – I’ve dug what DC has done in recent years with the character and I was intrigued to see what this limited series would bring. Having read the first issue, it’s solid.

The Flintstones #7 (DC Comics) – Some of the best social commentary out there.

Justice League of America: The Atom #1 (DC Comics) –  I know nothing about the new Atom and since he’s a member of the new Justice League of America I’m looking forward to diving into this issue to get caught up.

Transformers: Optimus Prime #2 (IDW Publishing) – I love me some Transformers and watching not just the action but the politics that play out in this series focused on Optimus’ annexation of Earth has me even more excited.

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