Darkhawk #5 (of 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A/CA) Juanan Ramirez
RATED T+
In Shops: Jan 12, 2022
SRP: $3.99
Someone very close to the new Darkhawk has been killed. And the murderers are finally within his grasp for revenge! But will this defining moment set him up to be Marvel’s next great hero…or its next great villain?
Darkhawk #4 (of 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A/CA) Juanan Ramirez
RATED T+
In Shops: Dec 01, 2021
SRP: $3.99
TEAM-UP WITH SPIDER-MAN AND CAPTAIN AMERICA?!
Connor Young’s only been the new Darkhawk for two whole minutes, and already he’s not sure the super hero life is for him. But will he feel the same way when he meets Miles Morales and Steve Rogers?
Darkhawk #3 (of 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Juanan Ramirez (CA) Iban Coello
RATED T+
In Shops: Nov 03, 2021
SRP: $3.99
• Someone very close to Darkhawk is dead!
• But who is it? And is it Darkhawk’s fault?
• More importantly, will the new Darkhawk cross the line that no hero should ever cross?
Darkhawk #2 (of 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Juanan Ramirez (CA) Iban Coello
Rated T+
In Shops: Sep 29, 2021
SRP: $3.99
• Connor Young: star point guard, recently diagnosed with MS and the new armored hero, DARKHAWK!
• But why was he chosen? Was it destiny? Fate? A cosmic coincidence?
• And what does it mean for his path forward?
• He’ll need to figure that out soon, before he has a run in a with a certain web-slinger…
Four of Marvel’s biggest recent launches will be getting new printings! These currently sold out issues will be hitting stands on October 13th. Complete with new covers including a brand-new piece by Iban Coello for Dark Ages #1, these exciting new printings will give fans a chance to dive into the start of some of Marvel’s biggest upcoming stories!
Dark Ages #1 presents an all-new saga of the Marvel Universe as you’ve never seen it before from Tom Taylor and Iban Coello! This is what the Watcher has been watching for! A danger older than the Earth threatens everything. For once, the heroes who have saved the planet so many times are almost powerless in the face of it. X-Men and Avengers assemble. Spider-People and Fantastic Four come together. Heroes for Hire fight alongside Champions. None of it will be enough. The lights are about to go out. The world outside our window…is about to end.
Kyle Higgins and Juanan Ramírez start a new era of an all-new Darkhawk in Darkhawk #1. Connor Young is a seventeen-year-old star basketball player with the world ahead of him, until a surprising medical diagnosis changes everything. But what happens when a mysterious amulet finds him and gives him powers beyond belief? What will he do with these new abilities?
Now in its third printing, the critically acclaimed Moon Knight #1 by Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio is the start of a brand-new journey for this complex and intriguing Marvel super hero. The mysterious Mr. Knight has opened his Midnight Mission, his people petitioning for protection from the weird and horrible. The Moon Knight stalks the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his people. Marc Spector, in whichever guise he dons, is back on the streets, a renegade priest of an unworthy god. But while Khonshu languishes in a prison that Moon Knight put him in, Moon Knight must still observe his duty: protecting those who travel at night. Let it be known – Moon Knight will keep the faith.
And X-Men: Trial of Magneto #1 presents a mutant mystery that will shake Krakoa to its core! A horrific murder. A shocking revelation. A trial that will divide the new mutant nation. Leah Williams and Lucas Werneck bring you a new epic that threatens the Reign of X and will upend the world of mutants. The truth is hidden, the danger is far from over, and the trial has begun.
Darkhawk #1 (of 5)
(W) Kyle Higgins (A) Juanan Ramirez (CA) Iban Coello
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 25, 2021
SRP: $4.99
Who is the ALL-NEW DARKHAWK?
Connor Young is a seventeen-year-old star basketball player with the world ahead of him, until a surprising medical diagnosis changes everything. But what happens when a mysterious amulet finds him and gives him powers beyond belief? What will he do with these new abilities? Get in on the ground floor as KYLE HIGGINS (RISE OF ULTRAMAN, Radiant Black) and JUANAN RAM REZ (WEB OF VENOM) start a new era.
Wednesdays (and now Tuesdays) 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
Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!
Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.
Action Tank #1 (Scout Comics/Scoot) – A young boy wakes to find himself on the other side of the solar system. Sounds like an interesting start to this series aimed at young readers.
Amazing Fantasy #2 (Marvel) – The first issue was fantastic with a fun start and amazing art. We’re hoping for more.
Barbaric #3 (Vault Comics) – The series has been fantastic and a great spin on classic fantasy stories featuring a certain barbarian.
Dancing Plague (Selfmadehero) – The true story of when hundreds of Strasbourg’s inhabitants were suddenly seized by the strange and unstoppable compulsion to dance.
Darkhawk #1 (Marvel) – An all-new Darkhawk? We’re intrigued.
Echolands #1 (Image Comics) – J.H. Williams III, Haden Blackman, Dave Stewart, and Todd Klein deliver a mythic epic featuring cyborg elves, gods, retro rocket ships, and more! The art so far has looked amazing.
Icon & Rocket: Season One #2 (DC Comics/Milestone) – The first issue had a great feel about it delivering some hope at the end that has us looking forward to more.
King Spawn #1 (Image Comics) – Todd McFarlane has big plans for Spawn and that includes expanding the universe with new comics. How this series will differentiate itself from the main one is unknown but we’re intrigued to see.
Ninjak #2 (Valiant) – Read our early exclusive review.
Suicide Jockeys #1 (Source Point Press) – After a catastrophic mission, the leader of a monster-fighting unit must pull the team back together.
Superman ’78 #1 (DC Comics) – We love this film and are hoping it delivers a magical experience like the movie.
Superman vs. Lobo #1 (DC Comics/DC Black Label) – Lets face it, these two together has potential for some comedy.
Transformers: Shattered Glass #1 (IDW Publishing) – The highly anticipated “Mirror Universe” version of the Transformers is here!
Winter Guard #1 (Marvel) – With a spotlight in Black Widow, it’s always interesting to see what Marvel does as far as tie-ins.
Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk #1
(W) Danny Fingeroth, More (A) More, Mike Manley (CA) Inhyuk Lee
ONE-SHOT/Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 14, 2021
SRP: $4.99
• Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ’90s hottest hero in three spectacular stories!
• First, an untold story from Darkhawk’s early days by creators Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley!
• Then explore the winged hero’s cosmic years by Dan Abnett and Andrea Di Vito.
• Finally, find out what the future holds for Darkhawk by Kyle Higgins and more!
One of Marvel’s most popular 90s creations, Darkhawk will return in April in a special giant-sized celebration issue. Honoring the iconic hero’s 30th anniversary, Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk will feature three spectacular tales from all-star creative teams including Darkhawk’s creators: writer Danny Fingeroth and artist Mike Manley. This action-packed issue will celebrate Darkhawk’s legacy, explore his defining eras, and set up the hero up for his bright Marvel Comics future.
When teenager Chris Powell discovered a mysterious amulet, he was transformed into the armored spacefaring hero known as Darkhawk. Now, Danny Fingeroth and Mike Manley reunite to revisit the beginning of Darkhawk’s saga.
Next up, writer Dan Abnett, known for penning Darkhawk’s years as a cosmic adventurer during his “War of Kings” epic, returns to Marvel Comics with a thrilling story, featuring art by Andrea Di Vito.
Finally, Kyle Higgins sets the stage for Darkhawk’s future adventures.
From street-level vigilante to cosmic defender, Darkhawk has proven to be one of Marvel’s most unpredictable and resilient heroes. See what’s next to come for this beloved character when Darkhawk: Heart of the Hawk #1 hits stands in April. It features a cover by Inhyuk Lee.
Years ago, Chris Powell discovered a mysterious amulet that allowed him to transform into the spacefaring gladiator known as DARKHAWK. With his newfound edge against crime, he stood against some of the most extreme threats the Marvel Universe has to offer! Now, when two members of the Fraternity of Raptors descend on New York with designs on stealing the amulet and returning it to the stars, it’s not Darkhawk who has to rise to the challenge…it’s Chris Powell!
With these Marvel Legacy one-shots, Marvel is testing the waters to see readers’ reactions and if any of them should continue on in some way. Out of all of them that I’ve read so far, Darkhawk #51 makes the best case it should continue on.
Written by Chad Bowers and Chris Sims Darkhawk #51 is actually better in many ways than a lot of the regular ongoing series Marvel’s currently printing. Bowers and Sims pull off the issue not only catching up readers but also making the comic accessible for new readers as well. You don’t need to have read the previous fifty issues, the issue has everything you need in one issue and then some. It feels like a first issue in many ways and the premise presented fills a gap and adds to one of the weaker elements of Marvel right now, their cosmic offerings. At one point a half dozen comics covered that side of the Marvel Universe resulting in epic stories and this issue feels like it’s the start of that in many ways.
But, more important than the set-up is the writing team’s focus on Chris Powell. This isn’t just about him as Darkhawk but his relationships are too. He’s engaged, his father’s history is explored, how that impacts his position in the police department. There’s a lot packed in and in one issue we get a hell of a lot of character development.
The art by Kev Walker is top notch. For a one-shot the art isn’t shorted here and if things were to continue, I’d love to see Walker continue. There’s some solid action and page layouts. The art is actually better than some of the regular ongoing series. It just clicks bringing a mix of slice of life and action.
I’ve enjoyed some of the one-shots released so far but this one makes the case it should continue and makes you question why it’s taken so long for this series to pick up again.
Story: Chad Bowers, Chris Sims Art: Kev Walker Cover: David Nakayama
Story: 8.45 Art: 8.45 Overall: 8.45 Recommendation: Buy
