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It’s a new week for comics! Hope everyone is staying warm. Here’s some news and reviews you might have missed to start off your day.

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Kotaku – Batman’s 7-Step Guide To Being A Great Detective – Ha!

Sequart Organization – Amazon Did Not Kill the Comic Shop (or, How My Daughter Saved the Shop) – A really good read.

Philly.com – An online comic dealer with a superpowered sales platform – A nice write-up

Bradenton Herald – Ruined rare comic books turned into unique art by Brandon storeowner – Very cool.

Kotaku – Indie Dev Cancels PAX East Booth Over Security Concerns – Shame to hear this.

 

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Talking Comics – Batgirl #39

The Outhousers – Death of Wolverine HC

CBR – Justice League #39

Talking Comics – The Multiversity: Mastermen #1

The Beat – Secret Identities #1

The Beat – She-Hulk #12

CBR – Silk #1

CBR – Storm #8

Review: Death of Wolverine #4

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death of wolverine 4It’s been leading up to this. Starting off with “3 Months to Die,” it all happens here, the death of Wolverine! The loss of Wolverine’s healing factor–all led to this, the single most important X-Men event of the decade. Logan has spent over a century being the best there is at what he does…but even the best fade away eventually. Over the years, Logan has been a warrior, a hero, a renegade, a samurai, a teacher—and so much more. But now, the greatest X-Men hero will play a role he’s never played before, dead hero.

While my overall thoughts on the Death of Wolverine are much more favorable than any individual issue (except the first), the final issue of the event miniseries is just… ok. This is very much the final issue of a four issue series, not much in actual story, as opposed to action, which is overflowing in. There’s a lot packed in here, setting up enough for Marvel to milk out of the many months (maybe years, we’ve heard 3) before the eventual return of Wolverine. There is something impressive here, in that writer Charles Soule adds much to the Weapon X mythos, while at the same time he closes a chapter on it as well.

The issue to me with the issue is while it’s very much filled with action, the actual death of Wolverine is anything but. Days since reading the issue, I’m still struggling to think exactly how I feel about his “death.” Is the fact it’s muted actually fitting for a warrior? Would going out in a blaze of glory, dying from a fatal wound, been better? Would flash forwarding years later to see him die of old age been the best? I can play what if? (and just did), but in the end that’s not what matters. Something here was missing, I just couldn’t put my finger on it. There’s poetry to the ending, but one that could use one more stanza.

What’s not missing is Steve McNiven‘s art which is its usual solid work. Throughout all four issues he has created amazing visuals, and this is no exception. There’s some quibbles I have, but to list those out would spoil the actual death itself.

The issues that came before had some fantastic commentary from writer and artist dissecting the issue, this one misses that, and if ever there needed to be some thought process it’s this. I’m not a fan of how Wolverine has “died,” but I’d love to know the thought process of how he went. I don’t know what I’d of done different in all honesty, but in the end the Death of Wolverine was a bit anticlimactic.

Story: Charles Soule Art: Steve McNiven
Story: 6.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 6.75 Recommendation: Read

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The weekend is almost here. I plan on spending it catching up on some reading. You?

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Vox – Meet the woman who’s taking on the sexism of the comic book industry and winning – A good read, but there’s many more than one woman.

Time – The Comic Book World Is Getting Safer for Women, But the Gaming World Isn’t – Sigh.

The Hollywood Reporter – Syfy, ‘Stargate’ Producers Take on Graphic Novel ‘Dark Matter’ – Nice!

 

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CBR – Death of Wolverine #4

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It was new comic book day yesterday! For those that got their new comics, what books stood out to you?

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BBC – Belgian comic books turn over a new page – An interesting article.

 

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Comic Vine – Avengers & X-Men: AXIS #2

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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sleepy hollow 1 cover Phil NotoWednesdays 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! Below are ten suggestions of comics, graphic novels, or trade paperbacks you should spend some extra time checking out and think about picking up. And this is a week that this list could easily be double the size.

Pick of the Week: Sleepy Hollow #1 (BOOM! Studios) – The hit television series comes to comics and we’re expecting some big things! We’re fans of the show, and to see it in comic form will help add to our weekly addiction. Here’s hoping we get a lot more Sleepy Hollow in our future.

Death of Wolverine #4 (Marvel) – This is it! Wolverine dies here! It’s been building for quite some time now, but Marvel kills off one of its biggest stars. We’re fully expecting him to come back at some point, and there’s many spin-off comics to come, so you’ll get your Wolverine fix for many more months…. until his eventual return.

Doctor Who: The Twelfth Doctor #1 (Titan Comics) – The newest Doctor gets his due in comic form. We’re looking forward to seeing how this Doctor’s personality comes off in comic form, and how those eyebrows are drawn!

Doomboy Vol. 1 (Magnetic Press) – An awesome graphic novel following a young boy who rocks! It’s an amazing musical fantasy that’s well worth your time and the read.

Evil Empire #6 (BOOM! Studios) -BOOM!’s epic hasn’t disappointed yet. It’s how that evil government turned evil, and every issue has had a twist and turn that has had our jaw on the floor. So good, especially for those who enjoy a little politics in their comics.

Lumberjanes #7 (BOOM! Studios/BOOM! Box) – One of the best comics out there. It features fun women at camp, and has an amazing group of talented women putting it all together. In other words, we need more of this.

Ms. Marvel #9 (Marvel) – Another example of something we need more of. An amazing mix of superhero and real life featuring a young Muslim girl. The art is fantastic, stories are entertaining, and the writing feels real and fresh. Again, we want more of this!

Prometheus: Fire and Stone #2 (Dark Horse) – Dark Horse is putting together an amazing interconnected series of comics set in the Alien/Prometheus/Predator universe, and though slow to start, once you realize what they’re doing, it’s quite amazing.

Skylanders #1 (IDW Publishing) – Based off of the popular video game, we’re expecting this to be one of the top selling comics of the year.

Uncle Grandpa #1 (BOOM! Studios/KaBOOM!) – At its core, Uncle Grandpa is a show about everyone’s magical uncle and grandpa who travels around the world in a mystical RV. Um, yeah…. sign us up!

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So some big comics debuted yesterday. What do you all think?

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ICv2 – Darabont Wins Motions in ‘Walking Dead’ Lawsuit – Doh.

Kotaku – Who Is Kevin Smith Playing In LEGO Batman 3? Hint: It’s Kevin Smith. – Still need to pre-order this.

ICv2 – DC Apologizes for Sexist Superhero Shirts – Good on them.

 

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CBR – Fiction Squad #1

Comic Vine – Green Arrow #35

Comic Vine – Green Lantern/New Gods: Godhead #1

Comic Vine – Justice League #34

Comic Vine – Lobo #1

The Herts – Loki: Agent of Asgard: Trust Me

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Preview: Gone But Not Forgotten – a New Look at Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1!

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From the ashes of Death of Wolverine comes a new beginning. Marvel has released a first look at Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1, the first issue in a blockbuster 7-issue limited series aiming to explore the gaping hole left in the Marvel Universe following the death of one of its most prominent super heroes. Written by superstar writer Charles Soule with art by Oliver Nome, this epic first issue, setting the stage for a world without Wolverine! Each issue of Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy features a hot new creative team made up of some of the industry’s brightest rising stars as they explore the unique solo adventures of X-23, Sabretooth, Daken, Lady Deathstrike and Mystique!

In an interview with Marvel.com, Soule said:

Think of the death of Wolverine as an inciting event, one thing that has seismic-level effects on the lives of a great deal of the Marvel Universe. We’ll start in Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy by examining those effects on people close to Wolverine, but over time, we’ll range far and wide to see what sort of black hole Logan’s death actually leaves.

With the mutant powerhouse now out of the picture, who or what will be left to pick up the pieces? Will Wolverine’s legacy be shaped by heroes who valiantly fought alongside him…or by the villains who he spent his whole life protecting the world against? The answers will be revealed this October when the Marvel Universe faces a world without Wolverine in Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy #1!

DEATH OF WOLVERINE: THE LOGAN LEGACY #1 (AUG140748)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by OLIVER NOME
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG (AUG140749)
Canada Variant by OLIVER NOME (JUL148308)
FOC – 09/22/14, On-Sale 10/15/14

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Greg Land Crafts The Final Wolverine Variant for Death of Wolverine #4!

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All things must come to come to an end. But before the climactic chapter of Death of Wolverine hits comic shops, Marvel has released a first look at artist Greg Land and colorist Frank D’Armata’s epic Final Wolverine Variant to Death of Wolverine #4!

Bruised and beaten from his repeated battles, Logan heads off to make his last desperate stand against his enemies – knowing he will not return. Witness the end of one of the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe as he faces impossible odds one last time.

The epic finale is almost here. And no fan should miss out on adding this spectacular variant cover to their collection when Death of Wolverine #4 hits comic shops on 10/15!

DEATH OF WOLVERINE #4 LAND FINAL WOLVERINE VARIANT (AUG148030)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art by STEVE MCNIVEN
Cover by GREG LAND
FOC – 09/22/14 On-Sale – 10/15/14

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It’s a new week, and I’m recovering from Small Press Expo. Expect lots of convention coverage over the next few weeks.

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Prism Comics – Open Call For Website Help! – They’re looking for help folks!

 

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Talking Comics – Amazing Spider-Man #6

The Beat – Annihilator #1

Talking Comics – Armor Hunters: Harbinger #3

CBR – Batman: Futures End #1

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Talking Comics – Edge of Spider-Verse #1

Seattle Pi – Even More Bad Parenting

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The Comics Journal – Shoplifter

CBR – Wytches #1

Preview: Logan & Kitty Return to Japan in Your First Look at Death of Wolverine #3!

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It’s the story that has the whole world talking, and today Marvel is proud to reveal your first look inside Death of Wolverine #3 – the penultimate chapter in the blockbuster four-issue event kicking off this week! Experience the end of an era as superstar creators Charles Soule and Steve McNiven take Kitty Pryde and Wolverine back to Japan for one last adventure.

Bruised and beaten from his last battle, the once indestructible killing machine returns to his wandering samurai roots as he ventures back to the Japan with Kitty Pryde in tow. Only not all is as it seems in the Land of the Rising Sun. With no greater opportunity than the present an old foe emerges, ready to end the Wolverine. Ogun has returned, prepared for his revenge. Yet in the shadows moves an even deadlier threat pulling the strings. Who is behind the bounty on Wolverine’s head?

Each issue of Death of Wolverine is oversized and features stunning Weapon Etched Holo Foil cover treatment. Exclusively crafted for this series, each foil-wrapped issue of Death of Wolverine is poised to leap off comic shop shelves come September!

Time is running out for the Wolverine. The epic end of the world’s most famous X-Man is upon us, and no fan can afford to miss out on the spectacular Death of Wolverine #3 when it hits comic shops and digital devices in October!

DEATH OF WOLVERINE #3 (JUN140602)
Written by CHARLES SOULE
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Canada Variant by STEVE MCNIVEN (MAY148258)
Variant Cover by ORLANDO SANTIAGO
On-Sale – 10/01/2014

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