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The weekend is almost here! Some of our team will be at Baltimore Comic Con, others are still recovering from other cons, and more of us are planning for New York Comic Con. Busy, busy, busy!

While you count down the hours until the day ends and weekend begins, here’s some news and reviews from around the web to keep you entertained.

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ICv2 – TV Loses 20% of Young Viewers in One Year – Well that’s an interesting shift.

 

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Talking Comics – Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #4

CBR – Fight Club 2 #5

Talking Comics – The Tithe #5

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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InvisibleRepublic06_CoverWednesdays 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: Democracy GN (Bloomsbury) – Beginning in 490 BCE, this graphic novel shows the tortuous birth of democracy, is crammed with extraordinary characters and tells in incident and vivid detail how this greatest of civic inventions came about.

Invisible Republic #6 (Image Comics) – This comic featuring a reporter uncovering the truth of the rise and fall of a world leader and revolutionary is a fascinating comic that I can’t get enough of. Every issue is riveting.

Princeless: Be Yourself #4 (Action Lab Entertainment) – The end to the latest volume is here! This is a series that’s fun for both kids and adults, and should be on everyone’s read list.

Transformers: Windblade #7 (IDW Publishing) – Windblade and Starscream are competing to gain lost Transformer colonies as allies. The latest one might be more than either can handle.

We Are Robin #4 (DC Comics) – The last issue ended with a bang, and it looks like the first team member has been killed. The series is an interesting one, diverse, full of energy, I’m just not quite sure where it’s going, but I want to find out.

 

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Top Pick: Over the Garden Wall #2 (BOOM! Studios) – One of the most visually arresting cartoons on TV apparently has a comic book and I didn’t even know! Join me in making up for lost time. This TV series was haunting and charming and funny and beautiful and since the book shares a creative team with the show it looks wonderful. A must for fans of Turn-of-the-last-century Americana.

Avatar: The Last Airbender. Smoke and Shadow TP Part 1 (Dark Horse) -Written by Eisner winner Gene Luen Yang, all of the Avatar comics have been wonderful addendum to the beloved TV series. I’m sure that all-ages-all-genders loveliness will continue in this new arc.

Fight Club 2 #5 (Dark Horse) – If you liked the movie or the book you’re probably already reading this. An incredibly well crafted book in story and art.

Grayson #12 (DC Comics) – “You’re here, I’m here. We’re surrounded by an excessive amount of skulls. The moment just seems right…” daaamn, Grayson was using all of my old pickup lines last issue. This series manages to be funny, suspenseful, fanservicey as hell but also surprisingly emotionally raw when it wants to be. In this issue Grayson is finally returning to Gotham. He’s going to be shaken (not stirred) and it’s going to be interesting.

Wolf #3 (Image Comics) – Urban fantasy/horror that actually feels fresh. Everything creator Ales Kot touches is both out-of-the-box and small (p) political.

 

Paul

Top Pick: X-Tinction Agenda #4 (Marvel) – The mutants of Utopia must band together with the mutants of Genosha in order to defeat a a common foe…a traitor from within!  This has been an enjoyable title, revisiting the island of Genosha and the struggle of its inhabitants to survive not only a virus slowly killing them, but also having their one time friends turn their backs on their plight.  Looking forward to see how this showdown ends.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #4 (Marvel) – This title has been a surprise for me.  I really wasn’t expecting much, but I am loving the story of Captain Marvel and her squad questioning the world they live in and their “Lord Doom”; thoughts that could cost them their very lives; and now they have a team of Thors coming for them!  Really excited to see if they find the answers they’ve been looking for.

Runaways #4 (Marvel) – To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled with this title after issue #2 so I haven’t kept up with it; but then I saw the cover for #4 and I decided to get #3 as well and see what’s been happening.  I really liked the cast of characters and this team up, and the kids rebelling against all they’ve been taught to believe.  We’ll see if the latest issues have stepped up, so for that, I am looking forward to this.

Review: Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #3

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cm003Secret Wars has been at the same time both engaging and frustrating, and for two separate reasons.  On the one hand it has given creators somewhat of carte blanche to create whatever stories that they like.  Thus for instance for something off the radar like 1872, it allows numerous of the big names of Marvel to be thrown into the Western genre. Conversely while there has been a fair share of creativity associated with the crossover, there always has to be the tie back into Doom and the Secret Wars world, which has the unfortunate effect of restricting the ability to be creative.  Those series that have stuck closer to their source material have thus tended to be somewhat weaker in comparison, as they tend to be pretty much the old series with the update only of being part of the patchwork world, and so far this has been the case for Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps.  While Kelly Sue Deconnick’s run on the character has helped to define her for the modern generation, it is also one that does not necessarily fit so well into the Secret Wars idea.

The story from the previous issues is continued here, as Carol and her flying corps have decided that they want to see what is beyond the confines of their domain and to push the patience of Doom.  Of course this cannot be unpunished and they are swiftly and mercilessly attacked, to show that there can be no freedom from Doom.  This leads to a pretty impressive dogfight (at least as the medium of comics allows) as Carol and her flyers are able to criss cross the skies as they are being pursued.

While there are some moments of enjoyment in this issue, there are also unfortunately too many reminders of what the series is bound to.  The world in which these heroes live is not one of empowerment or fun, but rather just one of a concept that does not fit into the Secret Wars world very well, a square peg of Captain Marvel for the round hole of Secret Wars.  The resulting story is about as good as two fit together but really is nothing very much special and even less so, takes away from the good that the writer has done with the character in the past years.  Secret Wars is heade towards a reboot for the Marvel Universe, and the best that we can hope is that Captain Marvel comes out well on the other side, as she is mostly wasted here.

Story: Kelly Sue DeConnick and Kelly Thompson Art: David Lopez
Story: 6.5 Art: 6.5 Overall: 6.5 Recommendation: Pass

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The weekend is almost here! I’ll be spending it checking out Jurassic World, no matter the negative reviews. How will you be spending it? While you decide that, here’s some news and reviews you might have missed.

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ArtsBeat – For $7.99, You Too Can Be a Marvel Colorist – This is pretty cool.

 

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CBR – All Star Section Eight #1

Talking Comics – Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1

CBR – Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1

ICv2 – Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Vol. 1

CBR – Marvel Zombies #1

CBR- Starfire #1

Review: Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1

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cmatcc001Captain Marvel isn’t one of Marvel’s biggest properties right now, but soon will be.  With a self titled movie coming out in 2018, the character seems ready to make it to the mainstream much as the Guardians of the Galaxy managed to do.  At the same time, while Carol Danvers has had success from time to time in her own series, she has never really managed to break through as one of Marvel’s A-list, and has instead stayed comfortably on the B-list, a likable character but few peoples’ favorites.  There has been something of a renaissance in female characters in the medium recently, even at the big two who are a bit slower to change, and thus maybe the time is right for the establishment of Carol as so much more than she has ever been.  Leading the way this time is an all-star mix of two budding superstars writers, Kelly Sue DeConnick (from Bitch Planet and the non-Secret Wars Captain Marvel series) and Kelly Thompson (from Jem and the Holograms.)

Being set in the Secret Wars Batteworld, this series faced against much of what has been a hindrance or a boon for the writers.  Some writers see this as a chance to re-establish the rules within the continuity of those specific characters while others seem more bound to the Secret Wars idea.  In the case of Carol she is thrown back to her early days of Captain Marvel (which was only a couple of years ago) as she is put into a WWII-like scenario as she leads her own squadron of female aviators.  They go through their aerial drills but below the surface some problems are brewing.  Some of the team members start to question if there is more to the Battleworld than what they are being told, with their daily routines seeming to blind them from another reality.

While this issue has its merits, it also falls victim to what is the problem with Captain Marvel and with Secret Wars.  On the one hand it doesn’t really try to accomplish anything that hasn’t been seen before, and on the other it seems to be too set in the Secret Wars scenario, as it depends on it for its story.  It is not completely devoid of its entertaining moments, only with the talented writing team and free rein to get inventive, it seems like they took the easy route.

Story: Kelly Sue DeConnick and Kelly Thompson Art: David Lopez
Story: 7.6 Art: 7.6 Overall: 7.6 Recommendation: Read

Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Starve01Wednesdays 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: Mike’s Place: A True Story of Love, Blues and Terror in Tel Aviv (First Second) – The graphic novel recounts the true story of a suicide bombing at Mike’s Place, a bar where people of all persuasions get together to enjoy music and beer. It’s beyond moving, and hits you with a punch to the gut. Just an amazing example of using graphic novels to recount real life and history.

Batman #41 (DC Comics) – James Gordon in a robot/mech Batman suit? Yes please! Scott Snyder has been an amazing writer on Batman and it’s sure to look amazing with Greg Capullo on art. The all-new Batman makes his debut! What happens next? This is the new era in Gotham and it looks awesome.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 (Marvel) – They are the elite. The best of the best. Kelly Sue DeConnick and Kelly Thompson take Carol Danvers and her team of elite pilots into Secret Wars. It looks awesome. Beyond awesome.

The Disciples #1 (Black Mask Studios) – In the near future, Dagmar, Rick, and Jules, intrepid private eyes/bounty hunters, have been hired by a high ranking Senator to retrieve his teenage daughter who’s run off to join a mysterious religious cult. The latest from Steve Niles and Christopher Mitten.

Starve #1 (Image) – In a world torn apart by starvation and rising water, Chef’s are stars, especially one. This is the story of a popular cooking competition television show, and its star who wants to bring it down.

Edward

Top Pick: Gotham Academy #7 (DC Comics) – This title was an unexpected standout before Convergence, and while the crossover might have lost a bit of momentum for the title, it remains to be seen where the series can go from here, especially with the addition of Damian Wayne.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 (Marvel) – Marvel has to get the ball rolling after giving Carol her own movie, but previous attempts have not always gone so well.  With budding superstar writers Kelly Sue DeConnick and Kelly Thompson on board this might be the vehicle to put Carol where she belongs.

Silk #5 (Marvel) –  Flying under most people’s radar is the most engaging of all the Spider-books, and Marvel’s most intriguing Spider-Woman.

Starfire #1 (DC Comics) – Starfire gets her own ongoing series for the first time ever. It will be interesting to see if the series’ less serious tone can stand a chance against other titles.

Starve #1 (Image Comics) – From a near future where humanity is obsessed with celebrity and looser with the laws, a celebrity chef returns to an unexpected challenge.

Elana

Constantine the Hellblazer #1 (DC Comics) – I’m going to have to come clean: I never read Hellblazer. I mostly know John Constantine via Swamp Thing and his various guest appearances over the years plus the recent television show which we reviewed the earlier part of. Occult detective/conman/former punk band frontman is a great logline if I ever heard one. He’s just the sort of character I’d enjoy reading (and not only because we have a good amount of music collection overlap and bi-solidarity and whatnot).

So, I can’t wait to check out this series premiere by artist and now writer, Ming Doyle. She’ll be our podcast guest on Monday! Doyle’s created some of the most beautiful and singular art in comics so while I’m a bit sad that there’s someone else on art duties, Riley Rossmo‘s art looks evocative and unique too. Co-writer is James Tynion IV.

1602 Witchunter: Angela #1 (Marvel) – Now here’s an alternate history Secret Wars book I can’t wait to read! It sounds sword and sworcery-ish and a whole lot of fun. Writers Marguerite Bennett, Kieron Gillen and artists Stephanie Hans and Marguerite Sauvage set up what looks to be a lovely package of King James England era heroics. I found the story in the other costume period drama Secret Wars book underwhelming: a faux Medieval themed Young Avengers-y book. But I have faith in these creators to put together something worthy of this stunning cover.

Gotham Academy #7 (DC Comics) – Did you hear? Bruce Wayne’s son Damian is now enrolled in Gotham Academy! He’s going to keep tabs on our misadventuring cohort of rebellious and lovable kids and keep them out of trouble. Or maybe just scowl and act aloof. It’s anyone’s guess!

Jack Kirby: Kamandi Artist Edition (IDW Publishing) – You really love me, right? You know how happy it would make me to get this gorgeously put together compendium of one of Kirby’s later masterpieces? Kamandi is/was “The Last Boy on Earth!” an inspiration for characters like the beloved Finn the Human of Adventure Time. Put it on your gift lists now because it’s going to be beautiful.

Silver Surfer #12 (Marvel) – This series has been fantastical with some of Allred’s most creative art in years. But the series is about to end. The previews make this story look like our heroes are trapped in a dream of some kind. Lots of time and space paradoxes have sprung up of late in this book. I feel like the previews are lampshading Dawn becoming the new Silver Surfer. That would be a pretty wild conclusion!

Pharoah

Top Pick: Ghost Racers #1 (Marvel) – This the title I have been looking forward to since it was first announced, as every Ghost Rider that has ever existed or ever even mentioned now compete against each other against all odds for freedom.

Injection #2 (Image) – When Warren Ellis and Declan Shalvey left Marvel’s Moon Knight last year, one could only wonder hat this dynamic duo would be doing next. I can only say they did not disappoint ,  with this series so far, the first issue was a gut punch, the second issue , can only be an uppercut.

Red Hood & Arsenal #1 (DC Comics) – Out of the DC YOU reboot going on at DC, this sounds like one of the more promising titles, as Red Hood has become a fan favorite, now teamed with rogue hero, Arsenal, definitely sounds like a lot of fun, as these two  fight against the underworld of the DC Universe.

Starve #1 (Image) – I have been interested in this series since it was first introduced at Image Expo and Brian Wood has never disappointed since his days working on the landmark, DMZ. A story that sounds like Masterchef meets Survivor, pretty cool.

Weirdworld #1 (Marvel) –  Part of the Secret Wars titles , but written by Jason Aaron of Southern Bastards fame and art by Mike Del Mundo, defintely  one of the more interesting series to crop out of this Marvel event about a new character named Arkon, a medieval warrior type.

Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 Soars Over The Warzones! This June!

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They are the elite. The best of the best. And this June they are rocketing into Secret Wars for a high-flying, explosive adventure. Today, Marvel has released the first look at Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 – a brand new Secret Wars series from Blockbuster Captain Marvel creative team Kelly Sue Deconnick and David Lopez along with Marvel newcomer Kelly Thompson! Welcome to Hala Field, where if you’ve got the guts – if you’ve got the moxie, you just might make it as a member of the Carol Corps. The chosen few, the proud, the brightest pilots of all. The Carol Corps soar high above Battleworld, protecting and defending Hala Field from the worst Battleworld has to offer. And the Carol Corps needs people like you! So put on your uniform and strap in for the most high-flying, action packet Captain Marvel series fans have been clamoring for. Prepare for takeoff as Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 comes in for a landing this June!

CAPTAIN MARVEL AND THE CAROL CORPS #1 (APR150835)
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK & KELLY THOMPSON
Art & Cover by DAVID LOPEZ
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO (FEB158112)
Action Figure Variant by JOHN TYLER CHRISTOPHER (APR150836)
Ant-Sized Variant by PASQUAL FERRY (APR150838)
MAOS Variant by DECLAN SHALVEY (APR150837)
FOC – 05/18/15, On-Sale – 06/10/15

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Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 Takes to the Skies Over the Warzones! This June!

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The are the elite. They are the best of the best. And this June they are rocketing into Secret Wars in Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps #1 – an all-new Secret Wars series! Blockbuster Captain Marvel creators Kelly Sue Deconnick and David Lopez join Marvel newcomer Kelly Thompson for a high-flying tour of Battleworld from the inside of a cockpit!

Welcome to Hala Field, where if you’ve got the guts – if you’ve got the moxie – you just might make it as a member of the Carol Corps. The chosen few, the proud, the brightest pilots of all – the Carol Corps defend Hala Field from the worst Battleworld has to offer.

In an interview with Marvel.com, Deconnick said:

She’s a hero. She’s a pilot. That’s one of the things I find most interesting about CAPTAIN MARVEL AND THE CAROL CORPS. She’s a very defined person and even when changing her environment and circumstances – she’s still that person.

Face front and stand at attention True Believers, because the Corps needs people like you! So put on your uniform and get ready for the most high-flying, action packed Captain Marvel series fans have been clamoring for. Strap in and hold on!

CAPTAIN MARVEL AND THE CAROL CORPS #1
Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK & KELLY THOMPSON
Art & Cover by DAVID LOPEZ
On Sale This June!

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