UNCANNY #5
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Sean Phillips (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
Weaver discovers he’s just a tiny cog in a big machine as he unlocks the secrets of Maggie’s past and Deacon Styles’ true agenda. But what does it have to do with the shadowy organization known only as Cadre, and what is their connection to the world of the Specials?
UNCANNY #4
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Sean Phillips (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
A well-laid plan goes all to hell when Weaver smells a rat… but only too late does he realize that he’s the bait in the trap. He’s about to learn why “specials” always work alone, though sticking together might be their only chance to get out alive…
When the world’s best secret agent is killed, Velvet Templeton, the Personal Assistant to the Director of the Agency, is drawn off her desk and back into the field for the first time in nearly 20 years… and is immediately caught in a web of mystery, murder and high-octane action.
Writer Ed Brubaker and artist Steve Epting is a match made in heaven with skills and styles that complement each other. They’ve shown what they can do with slow burn thrillers when they teamed up on Captain America: Winter Soldier and that similar style resurfaces here for an engaging and fun spy series set in the 1970s. With the two working on this new series, it was kind of hard to not have Velvet #1 top our picks for the week.
Sexy and provocative, with a dark twist on the spy genre, this EXTRA-LENGTH first issue by two of the industry’s best-selling creators will knock you out!
Check out below for more of our picks.
Brett:
Top Pick: Velvet #1 (Image Comics) – My thoughts are above, but I’ve read the first issue and it’s fantastic. A must buy for folks into spy-thrillers.
Bravest Warriors #13 (BOOM! Studios/KaBOOM!) – There are few comics that consistently get me to laugh out loud every single issue. This is a series perfect for the family, as long as all of the family is demented.
Death Sentence #2 (Titan Comics) – Monty Nero killed it on the first issue that saw a disease that grants you powers, but you also die in 6 months. The series looks like it’ll be an underground buzzed about book.
Samurai Jack #1 (IDW Publishing) – The cartoon classic comes to comics written by Jim Zub!
Uncanny #4 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Andy Diggle is giving us solid pulp/noirish fun in this series that mixes powers with a thriller.
TPB/Graphic Novel of the Week: Wasteland Apocalyptic Edition Vol. 3 (Oni Press) – This post apocalyptic series is one that deserves much more praise from the crowd, but for some reason it continues to fly under the radar. You can catch up here with this massive volume.
Scott:
Top Pick: Pretty Deadly #1 (Image Comics) – I love me a western, and this book is set in the Wild West and the main character is Death’s daughter. What more could I ask for? The fact that it’s from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Rios is just icing.
Velvet #1 (Image Comics) – In my eyes, as the creator of Criminal, Fatale, and Gotham Central, Ed Brubaker can do no wrong. Here we have him writing a series about a spy in the 1970s, which seems like something he’ll be great at. Plus, he’s back with his Captain America partner Steve Epting, which means that the story and art will exquisitely work together.
Sex Criminals #2 (Image Comics) – Matt Fraction is great at dialogue, so it comes as no surprise that the back and forth between the two main characters is so strong, entertaining, and inviting in a way that makes me want to read it over and over again.
Rat Queens #2 (Image Comics) – It’s just fun. The debut was fun; this issue is fun; it’s all fun. Ridiculous of course, but ridiculously fun. Did I mention how fun this series is?
UNCANNY #3
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Sean Phillips (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
Professional thief-for-hire Weaver is introduced to the mysterious arms dealer Deacon Styles, who has a proposition for him. All he has to do is steal a briefcase. But why bring a man of such unique abilities halfway round the world for such a lowball heist? Something doesn’t add up, because Weaver isn’t the only one in Deacon’s crew with uncanny abilities…
There’s a hell of a lot of solid comics out this week, but none fill a fix like American Vampire Anthology #1. American Vampire has been on hiatus for a bit while writer Scott Snyder releases some awesome other comics (*cough* The Wake *cough*). So, to get a chance to get a bit of the mythos, even as an anthology, is quite ok with us.
This special features eight amazing stories set in the world of American Vampire, with “lost tales,” new characters and old favorites. So, don’t miss these stories brought to you by series creators Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque, as well as other awesome comics talent like Becky Cloonan, Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon, Jeff Lemire, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone and many more!
You are cordially invited to a party—to die for!
Catch our full list of picks below!
Andrew:
Top Pick: King Conan: The Hour of the Dragon #4 (Dark Horse) – Conan claws his way from the depths to regain his throne. The inside is as good as the outside’s award-worthy cover art, trust me.
Miss Fury #5 (Dynamite) – There’s something about a seductive billionaire heiress with super powers who battles time traveling nazis that keeps me coming back for more. Can’t quite put my finger on it…
Overtaken #1 (Aspen) – Most Aspen series, much to my dismay, have the same look and feel to me, but this newest one appears different from the rest. While the abducted loved one is a familiar story, I’m anxious to see their take on it.
Uncanny #3 (Dynamite) – The god-awful cover aside, Andy Diggle’s thief-with-powers crime story is a great read, and it’s not too late to start from the beginning.
Brett:
Top Pick: American Vampire Anthology (Vertigo) – See above as to why I think this’ll be awesome and well worth the price tag.
The Massive #15 (Dark Horse) – Brian Wood continues to knock it out of the park with each issue and somehow the series is only getting better.
Occupy Comics #3 (Black Mask Studios) – Politics = comics = awesome. So much talent packed into one issue.
Overtaken #1 (Aspen) – The $1 price tag should be enough of a reason to pick it up, but Aspen is giving us what seems to be an interesting story about possible abduction by aliens.
Uncanny #3 (Dynamite) – Super powers + crime = this. The first two issues were intriguing and the third really starts to ramp up the storyline and give us an idea as to where it’s going next.
Scott:
Top Pick: American Vampire Anthology #1 (Vertigo) – I love this series and it’s been torture waiting for it to come back, but this anthology written and illustrated by an amazing list of creators should be a phenomenal way to ease back into the AV world.
Lazarus #3 (Image) – After last month’s excellent world building issue, I can’t wait for this arc to pick up some steam. Plus, we get to meet another Lazarus, and the dynamic between he and Faith should be fascinating.
Sean:
Top Pick: Batman/Superman #3 (DC Comics) – This has been an incredible, confusing book so far. And, hot damn, what’s Wonder Woman doing?!
Batman, Inc. Special #1 (DC Comics) – With the end of Grant Morrison’s famed and infamous run on Batman, it’s time to see where other writers will take these characters…including Bat-Cow!
Larfleeze #3 (DC Comics) – Keith Giffen is one of my favorite writers, and Larfleeze is funny as hell. If you like Douglas Adams or funny sci-fi, you’ll want to check this out!
UNCANNY #1 (2nd print)
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Jock (c)
2 regular covers will be shipped in equal ratios
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
SIX BILLION SKILL SETS. ONE LAST CHANCE.
Weaver is unique, or so he thinks. Born with an uncanny ability, he can steal other people’s skills – their memories, abilities, and expertise – for a limited time. A man with a power like that could change the world; but as a professional gambler, con-man, and thief-for-hire, Weaver prefers to look out for number one. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden… and the first thing he stands to lose is his life. And maybe, just maybe, he isn’t so unique after all…
UNCANNY #2
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Sean Phillips (c)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
Weaver’s uncanny ability makes him uniquely adapted for a life of crime… but also makes him a target. Now, after one grift too many, he finds his list of friends as depleted as his credit rating. Hunted through the mean streets of Singapore, he finds an unexpected ally in the mysterious Maggie, the ticket to a new life… or a one-way trip to the morgue!
Weaver is unique, or so he thinks. Born with an uncanny ability, he can steal other people’s skills – their memories, abilities, and expertise – for a limited time. A man with a power like that could change the world; but as a professional gambler, con-man, and thief-for-hire, Weaver prefers to look out for number one. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden… and the first thing he stands to lose is his life. And maybe, just maybe, he isn’t so unique after all…
Uncanny is a brand new series, launching as part of Dynamite‘s “crime/noir” line of comics. I went into the first issue thinking I’d expect something reminiscent of the departed Vertigo Crime line of comics. Writer Andy Diggle had contributed a release to that line of comics, so it’s awesome to see him here. He’s often at his best when tackling this genre. I’m a huge fan of the genre myself, so my expectations are usually rather high.
With all that said, this series is pretty uncanny. It’s a “crime comic” but there’s the twist of Weaver’s abilities which adds a fun factor. There’s a risk of it becoming a crutch to get him out of situations, but in the first issue Diggle uses it effectively and you know it’s going to take us somewhere interesting as the series progresses. The setting is cool. Characters are interesting. The dialogue/writing fun.
On top of all of that Aaron Campbell’s art fits the genre and writing. It’s a great team and match. There’s also the two covers by superstar artists Jock and Sean Phillips to draw you in.
I’m a fan of this type of comic and for a first issue, this is a solid beginning with solid action and pacing. The comic’s fun and entertaining, can’t wait to see where it goes.
Story: Andy Diggle Art: Aaron Campbell
Story: 8 Art: 8 Overall: 8 Recommendation: Buy
Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review
UNCANNY #1
Andy Diggle (w)
Aaron Campbell (a)
Jock, Sean Phillips (c)
2 regular covers will be shipped in equal ratios
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen+
SIX BILLION SKILL SETS. ONE LAST CHANCE.
Weaver is unique, or so he thinks. Born with an uncanny ability, he can steal other people’s skills – their memories, abilities, and expertise – for a limited time. A man with a power like that could change the world; but as a professional gambler, con-man, and thief-for-hire, Weaver prefers to look out for number one. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden… and the first thing he stands to lose is his life. And maybe, just maybe, he isn’t so unique after all…
Dynamite has announced that Andy Diggle will helm the new series Uncanny, set to launch in June as the second title in its burgeoning Crime Line. Illustrated by the immensely talented Aaron Campbell, Uncanny #1 will ship with two covers by superstar artists Jock and Sean Phillips, split in equal ratio. A special exclusive variant will be available as well, featuring the artwork of Dan Panosian and offered only to comic fans who enroll in subscription programs with their preferred comic book retailer.
Uncanny introduces Weaver, a man born with an uncanny ability that allows him to steal other people’s skills – their memories, abilities, and expertise – for a limited time. A man with a power like that could change the world; but as a professional gambler, con-man, and thief-for-hire, Weaver prefers to look out for Number One. That is, until he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of international intrigue where the rules keep changing, the players are hidden… and the first thing he stands to lose is his life. And maybe, just maybe, he isn’t so unique after all…
Uncanny #1
$3.99 Retail
Item Code: APR130996
(Ships with 50/50 split collation covers by Jock and Sean Phillips)
Uncanny #1 Exclusive Subscription-Only Variant
$3.99 Retail
Item Code: APR130997
(Cover by Dan Panosian, available only to pull-list customers at their local comic book stores)
Uncanny #1 is also scheduled for day-and-date digital release, for consumers who prefer to read their comics on digital platforms.
