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The weekend is almost here so who’s doing geeky things? We’re prepping for San Diego Comic-Cin with so much to do! Anyone seeing any movies? Sound off in the comments below! While you wait for the weekend to begin, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web in our morning roundup.

Around the Tubes

Newsarama – New The Batman Director Abandons Affleck/Johns Script For ‘New Story’ – Wait until the credits for the film…

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Talking Comics – Bloodshot’s Day Off #1

CBR – Calexit #1

Talking Comics – Dark Days: The Casting #1

ICv2 – Golden Kamuy Vol. 1

The Spectator – Other Russias

CBR – Spider-Men II #1

Talking Comics – The Unsound #2

Review: Bloodshot’s Day Off #1

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BSDO_001_COVER-B_EVANS“Even killing machines need a day off!

For the first time in over 30 years, two nanite-enhanced soldiers once controlled by Project Rising Spirit – codenames: “Tank Man” and “Viet Man” – have finally earned their freedom and some government-sanctioned downtime, courtesy of Uncle Sam. After enduring a lifetime of war, blood, and gore, all these two semi-retired commandos want is a little vacation. But how long can this pair of highly trained tourists unwind and enjoy the sights of New York City… before they find trouble in the city that never sleeps?”

When you see Eliot Rahal‘s name on a cover, then there’s a reason to get excited. Rahal wrote one of the best tie in issues to Divinity III in Escape From Gulag 396 where he showed an uncanny understanding of the relationship between Archer and Armstrong, despite giving them very little time together in the comic. He also co-wrote The Paybacks with Donny Cates, a seminal series about superheroes and their debt that you probably didn’t read yet (but you really should).

This standalone issue acts as an epilogue of sorts for two of the characters from the Bloodshot Island/U.S.A. story line, Tank Man and Viet Man, and follows them as they get some much deserved time off. Boodshot’s Day Off is essentially a story about two soldiers returning home from a war to a world that has moved on without them – it could just as easily feature Captain America finding his way after dethawing from his icy prison. As such, there’s not really much to say specifically about the story, other than Rahal has once again delivered a fantastic oneshot story for Valiant. The sooner the publisher lets him loose on a full arc, or an ongoing series, the better.

Khari Evans is mostly solid here, with only a couple of missteps artistically where the line weights are a little heavy causing some of the detail to get a little lost – honestly it’s nothing that will prevent you from enjoying the issue, but it isn’t up to the artistic standard set in previous Bloodshot comics.

Whether you’re going to pick this issue up ultimately depends on whether you’re already a fan of Bloodshot; if you are, this is a fun interlude that adds some background to some characters that previously hadn’t had as much time devoted to them. If you’re not already a fan then you can still enjoy this issue because Rahal’s take on the men-out-of-time angle pulls at the heartstrings in more ways than one. Despite this being a oneshot in the Bloodshot world, it’s still a really well written story that stands on it’s own remarkably well.

Story: Eliot Rahal Artist: Khari Evans
Colour Artist: Andrew Dalhouse Letterer: Dave Sharpe
Story: 8.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Valiant provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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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.

Joe

Top Pick: Deathstroke #21 (DC Comics) – This new team is super intriguing, and this run has already been great. The inclusion of Kid Flash intrigues me, as I’ve been reading Teen Titans too. DC has done a wonderful job of their universe and having things carry over to other books, and this is a great example of that.

Extremity #5 (Image Comics) – Johnson has crafted a fun and beautiful looking sci-fi/fantasy tale following our main character, who lost their drawing arm. The art is awesome, the action is great, and I recommend this book in single issue or the inevitable trade that will follow soon.

Batman #26 (DC Comics) – The “War of Jokes and Riddles” part two comes out this week, and I cannot wait. These versions of Joker and Riddler are fun, and I’ve enjoyed King’s run, even if it has been polarizing.

Superman #26 (DC Comics) – One of my favorite Rebirth comics. Tomasi and Gleason have weaved a fantastic series of arcs that have set up some fantastic things, including pulling in pieces of the new 52 run. I dig every issue.

Seven to Eternity #7 (Image Comics) – Remender’s crazy fantasy tale following the rag-tag group of misfits as they travel across a world that is enslaved by the God of Whispers. Highly recommended.

 

Brett

Top Pick: Motor Girl #7 (Abstract Studios) – Terry Moore’s series is one of the most entertaining out there and my favorite debut of the year so far. It’s a fantastic mix of sci-fi, humor, and tons of heart in a way that’s rare in today’s comic market. Add in the fact the main character Sam has a brain tumor, is kick-ass, served in the military, and her best friend is a talking ape, you also have one of the best characters of the year.

Catalyst Prime: Noble #3 (Lion Forge) – The Catalyst line of comics from Lion Forge has been one of the freshest universe debuts in a while. The characters and voices are diverse and its lead title Noble has sucked me into this new world leaving me wanting more.

The Unsound #2 (BOOM! Studios) – Cullen Bunn is a fantastic horror writer and the art from Jack Cole enhances the creepy atmosphere set up in this new series.

The Walking Dead #169 (Skybound/Image Comics) – All these issues in writer Robert Kirkman has shaken things up a lot and shaken some characters. I’m sucked in as to where it’s all going to go from here!

X-Men: Gold #7 (Marvel) – It’s taken quite some time but Marvel’s X-Men line is back and as reminding me of some of the classic runs I loved reading as a kid.

 

Alex

Top Pick: Bloodshot’s Day Off (Valiant) – Eliot Rahal is one of the most exciting writers in comics today. Bloodshot is an awesome character. A winning combination?

Batman #26 (DC Comics) – So.. Tom King has been on a winning streak lately. Here’s hoping he can continue on with that this week.

Preview: Bloodshot’s Day Off #1

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BLOODSHOT’S DAY OFF #1

Written by ELIOT RAHAL
Art by KHARI EVANS
Cover A by KANO (MAY171971)
Cover B KHARI EVANS (MAY171972)
Variant Cover by BEN TIESMA (MAY171974)
Variant Cover by RENATO GUEDES (MAY171975)
NINJAK VS. THE VALIANT UNIVERSE Variant Also Available (MAY171973)
$3.99 | 32 pgs. | T+ | ONE-SHOT | On Sale JULY 5th (FOC – 6/12/17)

Even killing machines need a day off!

For the first time in over 30 years, two nanite-enhanced soldiers once controlled by Project Rising Spirit – codenames: “Tank Man” and “Viet Man” – have finally earned their freedom and some government-sanctioned downtime, courtesy of Uncle Sam. After enduring a lifetime of war, blood, and gore, all these two semi-retired commandos want is a little vacation. But how long can this pair of highly trained tourists unwind and enjoy the sights of New York City… before they find trouble in the city that never sleeps?

Leave the selfie stick at home as rising star Eliot Rahal (DIVINITY III: ESCAPE FROM GULAG 396, The Doorman) and Harvey Award-nominated artist Khari Evans (HARBINGER, Harley Quinn) give these old soldiers the danger-filled day off they deserve…and celebrate Bloodshot’s silver anniversary with an action-packed tribute to the original BLOODSHOT #12!

Valiant Celebrates 25 Years of Revenge (and Relaxation) in Bloodshot’s Day Off #1 – Coming in July!

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Valiant has announced Bloodshot’s Day Off #1 – a standalone one-shot special celebrating 25 years of Valiant’s hard-coded commando from rising star Eliot Rahal and explosive artist Khari Evans! On July 5th, the Bloodshot Squad rockets out of the pages of Bloodshot Reborn and onto the streets of Manhattan for some hard-earned R&R in Valiant’s next special issue commemorating the greatest Valiant tales of past and present with an action-packed tribute to the original Bloodshot #12!

For the first time in over 30 years, two nanite-enhanced soldiers once controlled by Project Rising Spirit – codenames: “Tank Man” and “Viet Man” – have finally earned their freedom and some government-sanctioned downtime, courtesy of Uncle Sam. After enduring a lifetime of war, blood, and fire, all these two semi-retired commandos want is a little vacation. But how long can this pair of highly trained tourists unwind and enjoy the sights of New York City… before they find trouble in the city that never sleeps?

Featuring covers by Kano, Khari Evans, Ben Tiesma, and Renato Guedes!