CoW: Cover of the Week 1/23/13

Masks #3

This week's CoW is once again from the hands of Alex Ross, which brings his Golden Udder count to two. Masks #3 features some great artwork, as expected from a comic juggernaut like Ross. What impresses me most is the layout and structure of the picture; the symmetry. The green energy flowing upward into the logo just adds strawberries to an already delicious cake.

NEWS EDITION #30 - FINCH HOSPITALIZED, ROBERTSON'S WORKS AFTER THE BOYS, GHOST REVIVES

The news edition for the week of April 4th, 2012 (sorry about it being late. There were some technical issues).


DAVID FINCH HOSPITALIZED

by Frankie Rodriguez

     Our top story is that fan-favorite artist David Finch was hospitalized last Thursday in Mexico. The Batman: The Dark Knight artist was rushed to the hospital after being struck by serious food poisoning Thursday in Mexico City. The artist was in the city to attend a convention . 

    News of Finch's illness hit the internet as creators such as Marc Silvestri, Greg Capullo and more showed concern for their fellow creator on Twitter and other social media. 

   The Convention staff posted on their facebook  that Finch was out of danger during the weekend and was spotted at the convention late in the weekend. We all wish Finch to be in good health. 

DARICK ROBERTSON'S PREQUEL BOYS WORK AFTER IT ENDS

by Frankie Rodriguez

        Darick Robertson is gonna be very busy this year and next as the artist recently announced that he is drawing the final issue of the series he co-created with Garth Ennis, The Boys. Along with that, the veteran artist is writing and drawing a 4 issue miniseries based on the Boys' character A-Train. The member of the superhero group the Seven, A-Train is the catalyst that has beloved Boys' member Hugie join The Boys and sets up the long running plot line in the series.


  Along with that project, Robertson is working a book called "Happy" with Grant Morrison. This 4 issue mini-series will be released later this year. Finally, Robertson will be doing more prequel The Boys miniseries and an independent property with current Avengers Academy/X-Men Legacy scribe Christos Gage on a super hero series called "The Power of Attorney" that will hit racks during 2013.

 The Boys final issue, written by Garth Ennis with art by Darick Robertson will hit shelves later this year.



DARK HORSE & DECONNICK HAUNTS VILLAINS WITH GHOST

by Frankie Rodriguez 

    The popular character that debuted back in Dark Horse Comics Presents comes back in this new revival this September. Ghost is about a super natural hero who fights crime in the city of Chicago. The revival will be written by Kelly Sue DeConnick with art by Phil Noto. Originally a 3 issue miniseries, the book has extended to 5 issues, with a #0 issue.

   The #0 issue, revealed by DeConnick, will open with a perspective by photo journalists point of view, Vaughn Barnes, who has been described as a fallen from grace character. DeConnick described to Newsrama what genre would she put the book:

 I'd call it a supernatural mystery. And while she's not a traditional team-affiliated cape, I confess it's not hard to make the argument that she actually is a superhero. I mean, she is super powered and she's is fighting for truth and justice, you know? It sounds corny when you phrase it in this way, but it's true.

Ghost # 0 written by Kelly Sue DeConnick and art by Phil Noto will hit stores this September.







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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

A special Static Shock fan film that looks good. 






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One of the few Tokusatsu Reviews I know. Great guy with a good set of reviews, a few countdowns and some specials. Tokusatsu is special effects in japanese but it is what the genre of live action stuff like Power Rangers and Kamen Rider Dragon Knight are based off of. Toku Time or Reviewtopia: Toku Time is where you can find him.

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RAJIO NIHON . . . the internet Toku Station where they play songs from tokusatsu, anime and give you in depth looks into the world of Tokusatsu. RAJIO NIHON  Take a listen as CBC's Frankie Rodriguez guests stars on a special 2 & a half hour podcast where he, Toku Time's EZ Rider, Oga of Rajio Nihon & Alex "Aznable" Smith talk about Sentai Music vs. Kamen Rider music and more. 

And don't forget to catch the Ikaricast from Reviewtopia!! Please look forward to it as CBC's Frankie Rodriguez comes in as a guest stars in Season 4, Episode 11.

COMICS & PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM # 3 - 16-BIT JEFF

  Ladies and Gents, once again, we got another interview with another internet personality. This time from the Ikaricast & the Next Gen podcast, it is 16-bit Jeff.

by Frankie Rodriguez

CBC: So Jeff, you've been pretty busy of late with your shows and new games coming out, right?

16-bit Jeff: .... Yes XD

 CBC: For our readers, what has been consuming your life of late in terms of Video Games?

16-bit Jeff: Let's See... Mass Effect 3 for one (and it's was not Fun Times with Shepard T_T)

 CBC: Ouch. I heard.

16-bit Jeff: Thank You for understanding my pain

CBC: Some people also know that you are an avid comic book fan, correct?

16 Bit Jeff : you are correct :)

CBC: Who or what got you interested in comics in the first place?

 16 Bit Jeff: What got my into Comics, was a Combination of the Cartoons & the Respective Series that were released in the 90's. For Example... X-Men, Spider-Man, Silver Surfer, WildCats...

 CBC: So the cartoons were the gateway drug into comics? What stood out about those books for you back then?

16-bit Jeff: Well. Like Anything.... The Story. The Reason Why I like Spider-Man is becauese he's one of the Most Reconizable and Relatable Characters in the Marvel Universe. Ironically, Majority of the Marvel Heroes Start off with a Random Tragedy happening to them.... God Bless You, Stan "The Man" Lee! :D

 CBC: *laughs* You do have a great point. So, what are some of your favorite stories in comics?

16-bit Jeff: It's Mostly with Writers rather than Arcs. I'm a Fan of Geoff Johns, Brian Azzarello, Mark Waid, Jeff Parker, Stan Lee, Peter David, Dan Slott, Brain Bendis, and ALOT more..... (and yes I'm a Fan of Mark Millar, DEAL WITH IT!)

CBC: Hey. hey. I love Mark Millar's stuff too. I get flack for liking Bendis, Fraction  & Brubaker. Are you still reading comics? And if so, what have you been reading recently?

16-bit Jeff: Yes. I've been reading a lot of Comics recently. Ongoing Series that I would reccomend: Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman's TMNT Series (IDW), Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (MARVEL), Ultimate Comics X-Men (MARVEL), Action Comics (DC), The Flash (DC), Wonder Woman (DC), The Cape (IDW), Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel), Daredevil (Marvel), Avengers: Children’s Crusade (Marvel), Young Avengers (Marvel) and trust me... the List goes on and on. XD

CBC: Awesome. What do you think about DC's New 52, now that it's been half a year & are you picking up any of the 2nd wave titles?

16-bit Jeff: Honestly, I LOVE It. The 2nd Wave Titles I'm Picking: Dial H (for a Hero), Earth 2 & World's Finest (and Thanks to Brian of Laid Back Comics for helping me out as we speak)

CBC: Ah. So you are looking forward to the new Justice Society?  And how do you feel about Azarello's WW?

16-bit Jeff: Justice Society. Yes because I'm a fan of Robinson's Work. Azarello's work on Wonder Woman is what I Hoped what JMS Work on the Comic was during his Time... GOOD! In Defense, when I mean Good.... I mean of his work on the Comic Making Sense.

CBC: *laughs* So let's get to the dark side of comics for a second. Are they any comic book tropes that just turn you off or frustrate you?

16-bit Jeff: One Trope that I've Despise (that thanks to Poor writing) is Revolving Door Syndrome (or in laymen's Terms, Comic Book Deaths).

 CBC: How so? Just the overuse of it? How it's done?

16-bit Jeff: it's actually a mixture of both (Overuse & How it's Done). one of it being Overused is that It's a Poor Excuse to make a hero relevant once more (i.e. Superman's death in the early 90's). The Other Being How it's Done is of how they passed and When they are inevitably revived, it's no longer matters.

 CBC: So do you believe that any kind of resurrection cheapens a character?

16-bit Jeff: Unless if the Revival of a Deceased Character makes sense. Than Yes, It's Cheapens the Hero's/Villain's Last Stand. And This is One thing I love of the Ultimate Universe than 616. That is if someone dies in Ultimate, They STAY Dead!

CBC: I can see your point. So, tell me, what are you looking forward to in comics this summer?

16-bit Jeff: Two Events that I'm Looking forward to during this Summer are: X-Men vs. Avengers & Spider-Men... and Why do I have a feeling that Scott Summers Is going to perish during XvsA :D

CBC: Are you a fan of Scott Summers? Is it safe to say you are more of a Big 2 than an indy collector?

16-bit Jeff: I Do like Cyclops. I just think it's Hilarious he's becoming more like Magneto... as for Compays, I'm both a reader of the BIG 3 (Marvel, DC, Image) & of Indy (Oni Press, IDW, Top Cow, etc.)

CBC: Speaking of Cyclops, how do you feel about the X-Men books of late, now that they have split up?

16-bit Jeff: While i didn't like the Outcome Schism (it's still a great event comic)  of why they disbanded. I thought it was a smart move on Marvel's end. And While I still enjoy Uncanny X-Men, I Enjoy Wolverine & the X-Men more due to it's Story-telling & the book portraying Loganas a Headmaster of a School is Hilarious yet Interesting at the same time.

CBC: Ah, you mean the uncomfortable aspect of his (and some other characters') role correct?

16-bit Jeff: Exactly.

CBC: Is it hard to juggle between games and comics and you doing Ikaricast?

16-bit Jeff: In All Honestly, Not Really.

CBC: So, for our readers, what is coming up on the Ikaricast and for you?

16-bit Jeff: Well... For this week's Ikaricast. We are joined With Gundamn Podcast's Own SoulBroRyu to talk about the Recent Trends in the Fighting Game Community (most Infamously, SfXT's DLC & that whole Debacle). For my solo podcast, The Next-Gen podcast.... Stay Tuned.

CBC: Any final words you want to leave our Readers with?

16-bit Jeff: Thank You for Supporting the Ikaricast throughout the Years.

CBC: No problem. Thank you again Jeff.
For more on 16-bit Jeff, check out the Ikaricast and Next-Gen Podcast. 

NEWS EDITION # 25 - BEWARE THE SPIDER, YOUNG JUSTICE HITS CONSOLES, IMAGE REPRINT MADNESS & THE ULTIMATE SCI FI CROSSOVER?!

Welcome to the 25th News Edition. Wow . .. 25 already. Well, here's the news!


PULP'S THE SPIDER REEMERGES!!

by Frankie Rodriguez 

   Back in the 1930s, pulp heroes were everywhere. Radio Dramas and other media were filled with pulp heroes like The Phantom or The Shadow. And with the recent launch of The Shadow, The Spider plans to add on to it.

   The Spider deals with common tropes in pulp heroes: being a son of a rich industrialist and also a war vet. Now, Dynamite continues their tread of bring new renditions of pulp classic with bring back The Spider, Richard Wentworth. Created by Harry Steeger, The Spider was armed with a fedora, a cape, some guns and took on criminals with a set of novels back in the 1930s. As crime becomes outlandish, with hundreds to thousands being killed, Wentworth suits up as the Spider taking no prisoners against this twisted villains.

   Writer for the new series, David Liss, commented on the Spider and bringing him into the 21st Century:

Part of what always made The Spider so cool was the sheer scope of destruction caused by his villains.  The Spider's enemies thought nothing of demolishing city blocks, killing thousands, turning countless innocents into mindless slaves.  Faced with crime this insane, The Spider had turn himself into a force of equal ferocity, destruction and ruthlessness.  He's the most badass and take-no-prisoners of the pulp heroes because he has to be, and it's been absolutely awesome transferring that kind of sentiment from the 1930s to contemporary times. Some things have been updated, but he's still the kind of vigilante that makes the bad guys wet their pants.

 Along for the ride with Liss is artist Colton Worley also added his feelings about the new title:

This book has it all. It's got action, pulp, noir, horror, romance...everything you could ever want in a story all in one place.  And helping to create the world that David Liss has set up has been a great experience.

 The Spider # 1 by David Liss and Colton Worley from Dynamite Entertainment is slated to hit shelves this May.


2 OF THE GREATEST SCI FI PROPERTIES TOGETHER FOR THE FIRST TIME

by Frankie Rodriguez

   It is no secret that many people all over the world knows of the Star Trek franchise. What is even more insane is the vast amount of the world's population that has been touched by the Doctor Who franchise; including garshing the most downloads of it's previous seasons last year from iTunes as well as getting the highest ratings its ever had in BBC America. And now ... for the very first time, IDW Publishing will bring both properties together as the Time Lord known as the Doctor means the Federation for the very first time in STAR TREK:NEXT GENERATION/DOCTOR WHO: ASSIMILATION2.

   Assilimaton2 deals with the effects of time and space as iconic Trek enemies known as the Borg will have an alliance with Doctor Who's old enemies, the Cybermen. The two groups will combined forces in order to wipe out every last vestage of humanity in existence. It is up to the Doctor to join Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew to fend of what could be one of the biggest threat they have ever faced. 



  The 8 issue miniseries event will be written by Scott & David Tipton alongside longtime Doctor Who writer Tony Lee. On art duties is Fallen Angel artist, J.K. Woodward.

Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 #1, written by Tony Lee, Scott Tipton & David Tipton with art by J.K. Woodward will hit shelves this May for $3.99 by IDW Publishing.



YOUNG JUSTICE MAKES THEIR LEGACY ON GAME SYSTEMS

by Hector Ramirez

Hey Clashers, Hector here and have I got news for you. So as you may or may not know Cartoon Network is on it's second season of the DC annimated series, Young Justice. The show is popular enough; I know I'm a fan. It was enough of a hit to spawn its own comic. So what's the next logical step? A video game of course. WB interactive has teamed with Little Orbit to create a video game that follows a fresh storyline that takes place between season 1 and season 2 written by show producersGreg Weisman and Brandon Vietti.

The TV series is a fantastic combination of compelling writing, witty humor, iconic art, and exciting action sequences. The creators have done an amazing job blending over 180 DC Comics characters into their show filtered through a new, youthful perspective, - Little Orbit CEO Matt Scott said in a statement.

 The new video game contains a slew of cool features and a large playable cast of familiar heroes, but our core mission is to create a unique experience that fits seamlessly into the world of the show and offers a new way to interact with these popular DC Comics characters.-comic book resources

 The game drops early next year for ps3 and xbox 360.


IMAGE SERIES GETTING SENT BACK TO PRESSES . . .OVER & OVER AGAIN!

by Frankie Rodriguez

     Image Comics made waves and headlines in the 90s as it became the 3rd largest comic book company on the planet. Now, some 20 years later, it seems to be doing it again. Multiple books have been selling out from Image:

   Fatales #1 from the now legendary team of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips; which is now going in to it's FOURTH printing.


   Prophet # 21 & 22 are going back for second & third printings of the now beloved relaunch of the Extreme Studios character, now under the team of  Brandon Graham and Simon Roy.

  Peter Panzerfaust # 1 by Kurtis Wiebe & Tyler Jenkins merges WW II with Peter Pan has struck gold with fans, selling out its first issue and getting its second printing on March 14th, the same day as the second issue of the new ongoing will appear.

  Thief of Thieves # 1 by Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer & Shawn Martinborough has also sold out, getting a second printing on the same day as it's second issue, also March 14th. 


  Glory # 23, the first issue written by Joe Keatinge with art by Ross Campbell as part of the Extreme Studios, also sold out; making it the second title from the Extreme Studios relaunch to do so. It's reprint is joining its second issue, # 24, with the others to come out March # 14.

  6 reprints, some of them multiple times within the first few months of the year. Image is about to have their special Image Expo, which not only celebrates 20 years of the company but celebrates independent comics in general. It seems Image is stepping into the gold mine and fans are excited; so Image, show us what you plan to do next.


VIDEO OF THE WEEK


Picked by Hector Ramirez

WOW .. . that was just . ..AWESOME!!!




BROUGHT TO YOU BY . . . br />

One of the few Tokusatsu Reviews I know. Great guy with a good set of reviews, a few countdowns and some specials. Tokusatsu is special effects in japanese but it is what the genre of live action stuff like Power Rangers and Kamen Rider Dragon Knight are based off of. Toku Time or Reviewtopia: Toku Time is where you can find him.

It's the new, BRAND NEW, Super Mario Dubstep Album. Listen as your favorite music from Super Mario has been transformed into remixes. The album is so addicting, you will feel like you're an addict!

GREEN MUSHROOMS & SUPERSTARS

From J1's own Shinigami (Ray Riley) & Forafire (Forrest Shamlian). FREE TO DOWNLOAD! NOW! 

FREE ALBUM DOWNLOADS

And don't for get the recently released Sonic Remix Album, SPIN DASH AUDIO is also available now.

RAJIO NIHON . . . the internet Toku Station where they play songs from tokusatsu, anime and give you in depth looks into the world of Tokusatsu. RAJIO NIHON

CoW (COVER OF THE WEEK) # 2

COVER OF THE WEEK

Week of February 1st, 2012

by Darryl "YTC" Carter

Cover by Alex Ross

Alex Ross… Voltron Cover… Enough said.

TOP 15 CARTOON PROPERTIES THAT SHOULD BE COMICS

Top 15 Properties That Should Be Comics


 by Frankie Rodriguez

   Hey everyone. Yes, another countdown from me. I seem to be good at it. Anyway, this time, we are gonna be going through our childhoods and seeing what out there could use a continuation or remake with a comic. There are gonna be some great surprises in this and some real no-brainers.

  Now, this is all just opinion based. Feel free to agree or disagree and make your comments known. With that out of the way, let's get to it.

15 - INHUMANOIDS

     You know what I loved about this show? It was GI Joe meets Lovecraft. A team of scientists and soldiers fighting against both corrupt organizations and demonic monsters from under our feet. The corrupt organizations freed the monsters, who were the size of Godzilla and all help broke lose. This proper could really shake things up. Cloverfield was an interesting take on this but needs to be done better. With deep characterization, good science fiction and a great dose of horror, Inhumanoids could very well grab comic readers like DC New 52s Swamp Thing and Animal Man.





14 - SHE-RA, PRINCESS OF POWER

     Basically He-Man with boobs and a more powerful sword. Seriously. Her sword could do everything her brother's sword could and transform at her command to other weapons. She had super strength but in her world . . . She was the outlaw. Etheria was ruled by the evil Horde. And while many people joined the rebellion, the majority of Etheria is ruled by the Horde. That makes her a bad guy in her eyes. So she and her Great Rebellion fought many, many Horde generals and the overlord of Etheria, Hordak. Her brother got a reboot in comics and tv, why can't she? A warrior woman with mystical power. I can deal with that. Don't tell me that a new series with She-Ra going toe to toe like her brother, with some blood but good amount of characterization and adventure wouldn't be great.
   

13 - VISIONARIES 

       Magical Warriors of Light. Yet, the twist of this . . . it was a planet, Prismos, where technology such as we have today once existed till a magical event happened which made technology inert. As a hundred years past, the world had become lost in the medieval age with glimpses of the technological present they once knew. The powers of magic, thanks to a wizard, stood unleashed between two different factions. And thus, the war with the Spectral Lights began.
   With nods to Arthurian myth, mixed with a little technology, this show is ripe for a writer to come in and give us a story of a Neo Medieval time. Where cars and planes and boats are powered by magic. With a look at this new world, that could be the most interesting journey yet in comic form.


12 - MIGHTY MAX
     
     When I first heard this from CBC staffer Hector Ramirez, I was scratching my head and thought "Are you serious?" Then I got to think about it. This kid has the powers and abilities to go through time and space using a cap and a shirt. He's got a wise old sage in the form of Virgil, this  giant . .. chicken/owl bird being and a Norse Warrior as a bruiser named simply named Norman.
     Yet, his main enemy was called Skullmaster . .. who was voice by Tim Curry. OKAY. I am sold. While comes has done the whole alternate dimensions and different worlds thing to death, this is great breeding ground to do a lot of new stuff with Max; especially as he gets older. Skullmaster can still be the main enemy but give the kid some new enemies. Plus, if Max is protecting the ENTIRE multiverse, some more friends would help.
    Yet, with a plethoria of worlds, this is Sliders meets Dr Who meets the Scoobies from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Or that is what it could be with the right writer and artists.


11 - CENTURIONS

      Wait. You haven't heard of it? Okay. Let me explain why this is kind of a gold mine to actually bring back. First, it is a story of a team of experts in different fields and get special suites that give them powers to fight the evil Doc Terror and his army, who try to take over the planet. Originally starts with 3 operatives but later joined by 2 others, they fight off Doc Terror, Amber, Hacker and legions of robots.

 Second, the show ran for a LONG time with lots of GREAT writers. A 5 episode miniseries than an extra 60 episodes on top of that. And writers who were writers on the show include Michael Reaves, Larry DiTillo and Gerry Conway to name a few.

Third, the designs are from GIL KANE & JACK KIRBY. Seriously, two of the greatest artists in comic book history are behind the designs of the show. That makes it automatically demand your love.

  With the right writer and artists updating Kirby's & Kane's designs and giving the Centurions a bigger threat   (with or without Doc Terror),  this book could be GI Joe meets Bionic Man. Kirby & Kane demand your love creators!


10 - POWERPUFF GIRLS

    Our new writer, Darryll Carter, suggested this. The Powerpuff Girls had a comic but has long since stopped. And the question is, why the Powerpuff Girls . . . well, deal with them as teenagers. They were only little girls during the course of the show. Make them teens. That creates a WHOLE new set of problems. Plus, the art of JH Williams III on this would make this Powerpuff Girls extremely different yet awesome, catching the joys of youth with the grit of being a teen and fighting evil.  You can see it, can't you?





9 -  EXTREME DINOSAURS

     Picture dinosaurs being turned into Intergalatic heroes. In the cartoon, they protected Earth. A new comic with these characters can have them facing threats all over space. That way,  it gets them a different distinction as a group of freedom fighters from space instead of another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles clone. The characters are distinctive enough to really dive into their personalities but still have plenty of room to work with. They are likable, skilled and can be a force to be reckoned with. Come on creators. You can do sooooooo much with this.




8 -  SYMBIOTIC TITAN

     This is on the list cause I want it to continue. It was a TRAVESTY that the show was not renew or re aired with high demand of fans by Cartoon Network. Stating that there wasn't enough toys that connected (aka the toys didn't sell enough) for them to continue and just scrapped the show. The show had brilliant writing, a great collection of characters and great potential to be the greatest Genndy Tartakovsky cartoon ever (behind another contender). The story of an alien princess, her defender and a robot dealing with life on Earth and defending the galaxy. This story needs to be completed.




7- EXO SQUAD

         THIS EPIC NEEDS TO BE A COMIC. I say that cause the original cartoon that it came from was about a  war with another species . . . that humanity created as slaves. The writing on the show was strong and the conclusion was indeed satisfactory  but there was SO much more that could have been done with the show itself that a comic can really dive into. What about the humans who didn't want to make the Neo-Sapiens. What about those Neo-Sapians who did not want to fight? What would life be live on Mars & Venus after we terraformed them? What about the people in the wars being fought? What about the formation of the Exo Squad itself? These are all questions that can be examined in a reboot of this classic cartoon about war & tolerance.



6 - SKYSURFER STRIKE FORCE

     I know. I know. I am getting looks.  But deep down, this property is great staging ground for a comic to take over. And I will tell you why. You have a story of a  man who is going to jail for a terrorist act that he did not commit. Then you have a criminal genius who not only set up the man to go to jail, but actually took his brain and  put it in a body where he would essentially become immortal. He forms his group of mercenaries using cybernetics while brainwashing his own daughter to be a psycho like him. Finally, the scientist that was frame has a son who is vowing venges; using his father's works to form his own vigilante band that fly on hover boards that can become cars. TELL ME THAT IS NOT AWESOME AND I WILL CALL YOU A LIAR!
   This is a property that can very well be like IDW's GI Joe or Cobra with some new spins as well as making Psyphron, the main villain, a truly depraved super-genius. This has story potential with all the characters involve; not to mention the psychological and technological applications to crime and crime-fighting. This could be a book that could very well surprise people . ..  with some redesigns for the heroes.



5 - C.O.P.S. 

      This cartoon was a cult classic to many of the people who grew up during the 80s. And with good reason. It was good, ole fashion good versus evil . . . just with super powers. And these super powers were either a product of technology or science. You have a ruthless mob don with a cartel of enhanced humans cause all sorts of crimes from embezzling to down right theft. You can just up the stakes in a comic version and really flesh out the characters. Get into personal relationships between the characters and develop some new and impressive ways of how C.O.P.S. stop crime in a future time.
     With a strong leader, the right creative team and some slight updates to an otherwise great looking property, C.O.P.S. can inspire many fans to believe in their officers.



4 -  W.I.T.C.H. 

      Did you remember this? Does your girlfriend? I bet she did. The tale of 5 girls with elemental powers, chosen to fight the mystical enemies from another dimension in order to save both the magical dimension and their own. And while the series enjoyed a 3 season run worth of story, there is still a lot of potential with these girls.
    Jumping ahead with the girls with their powers or just a full reboot with a dramatic retelling the story of how 5 girls ended up with the powers of the elements and must combat everything from evil sorcerors to demons and must make a stand to save both the magical dimension and Earth. Let these girls really learn about their powers and grow up while fighting would be ideal for a new comic book. And with the lead characters all being women, many female readers may very well flock to it. Maybe hand it over to Gail Simone perhaps? Or Kathryn Immonen? hmm?



3 - BIONIC SIX

    Seriously, why hasn't this property been touched? It has elements of the Fantastic Four, a family with super powers and go off on adventures, with a touch of Bionic Woman, Six Million Dollar man and G.I. Joe with an evil organization called Scarab. And while Scarab isn't the only enemy of the Bionic Six, they are the main adversaries. The art was beautiful. The characters were multifaceted. Including the struggle between Professor Sharp and his brother, the vile and ruthless Dr. Scarab.
    Scarab members themselves were so different with very different motivations. Mechanic just loved to beat up things and watch cartoons. Chopper just loved destruction while Glove was the backstabbing, schemer who wanted to take over Scarab himself.
   And those are the villains. The heroes, from IQ, the sole African American member, who was adapted but the smartest and third in command of the family. Karate-1 was somewhat brash but very loyal to his heritage and his teachings. And a consistent joker. Bionic-1 is the strong father who is the patriarch of the family but loves to experiment in the kitchen.
    These characters and more are just the appeal of this property that could use a proper facelift or new beginning.



2 - SILVERHAWKS

    You knew this was gonna be on this list. You knew this was gonna be here. The Thundercats has come back to a roaring applause.  These characters are near blank slates that are ripe for writers to dive into their histories, personalities and really make the Silverhawks' war with Monstar into the epic battle that it always should have been.
  Plus, the Silverhawks could also use some more characters to its roster. Monstar's band of villains seem to be much larger than the Silverhawks. Plus, with the right writers, they can do so much with each of the Silverhawks.




1 - M.A.S.K.

       This property is in DIRE need of a reboot. So much potential. This was the love child of G.I. Joe and Transformers, with vehicles that would transform into different modes. Mobile Assault Strike Kommand fought against the evil organization known as V.E.N.O.M., who was bent on either being rich or taking over the world in their own way. During the second season of the show, V.E.N.O.M. was lead by Vanessa who wanted to actually take out members of M.A.S.K. one by one.
   Take this concept and the characters and give them a new beginning. Update the characters, the vehicles and give new missions for the operatives of M.A.S.K. and double or triple V.E.N.O.M.s operative. Writers can do everything from crime stories to thrillers to war stories to fun races to mysteries. It is all in the manner of how you take this property. The mask helmets used were all special but the origin of said helmets were never explained. That is another story that could be told. So much potential here just waiting to be used for a new audience in a comic.



And this is my list of the Top 15 properties that I believe that should be comics now. What do you think? Did you disagree and have some choices of your own? Feel free to leave your comments below. Thanks again.

THIS JUST IN #3 - WEEK OF DECEMBER 14th, 2011

The Solicitations for this week.

MARVEL COMICS


AVENGERS 1959 #4 (OF 5)
Written & Art by Howard Claykin
$2.99

From the beaches, shanty towns, and mean streets of Madripoor, to the elegant boulevards of Wakanda, Fury and the Avengers fight their way through a treacherous gauntlet to learn the truth behind ICON...and its hidden agenda. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 




AVENGERS: X-SANCTION #1 (of 4)
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art by Ed McGuiness
$3.99

CABLE IS BACK! AND HE'S GOT JUST 24 HOURS TO WIPE THE AVENGERS FROM THE PAGES OF HISTORY! o How has Cable been reborn? Where has he been since 'Second Coming'? And what dark event has driven him to destroy the Avengers? The answers are just the tip of an iceberg that threatens to smash the Marvel Universe to smithereens! o A crucial new series by the creators behind SUPERMAN/BATMAN and HULK, Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness o THE COUNTDOWN TO 2012's STATUS QUO-SHATTERING EPIC BEGINS HERE! 32 PGS./Rating T+ 




BATTLE SCARS #2 (of 6)
Written by Christopher Yost
Art by Carlo Pagulayan & Scot Eaton
$2.99

Guest-starring Captain America! o Who is US Army Ranger Marcus Johnson, and why is he the most wanted man in the world? o SHIELD, Taskmaster, Captain America and more want him - dead or alive o The mystery deepens as the hunted becomes the hunter! 32 PGS./Rated T+


BLACK PANTHER: THE MOST DANGEROUS MAN ALIVE #526
Written by David Liss
Art by Shawn Martinbourough & Francesco Francavilla


The war with the Kingpin heats up - with two issues hitting this month! Lady Bullseye and Typhoid Mary are out to kill T'Challa...time to call in Falcon and Luke Cage! The former King of Wakanda and the former Kingpin of crime wage in a deadly game, with the Panther's homeland as the prize! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+


CARNAGE U.S.A. #1 (of 4)
Written by Zeb Wells
Art by Clayton Crain
$3.99

WELCOME TO CARNAGE U.S.A. - THE ULTIMATE RED STATE! Carnage's maniacal reign of terror continues, courtesy of the critically acclaimed creative team of Zeb Wells and Clayton Crain! Spider-Man and the Avengers must go on a brutal hunt to capture Cletus Kasaday before a small town in the American heartland falls under his mass-murdering spell! Buckle in and prepare for a violence packed adventure! Carnage U.S.A. wants YOU this December! 32 PGS./Rated A 


DARK TOWER: GUNSLINGER WAY STATION #1 (of 5)
Written by Peter David
Art by Laurence Campbell
$3.99

Roland's pursuit of the elusive Man in Black across the endless Mohaine desert becomes even more treacherous when he is attacked by a ravenous pack of desert dogs and vampiric dust devils when he is at his weakest! It's the start of a new chapter in the life of the last gunslinger of Gilead as he struggles to remain alive and achieve his destiny! Don't miss the wonders of: The Way Station! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory

GHOST RIDER #7
Written by Rob Williams
Art by Stefano Caselli & Lee Garbett
$2.99

GUEST-STARRING HAWKEYE! The Avenger Hawkeye has followed the trail of destruction and ruined souls the Ghost Rider has left in its burning wake. And he isn't the only one with his sights set on the Spirit of Vengeance. The wild hunt for the Rider begins here. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory 

IRON MAN 2.0
Written by Nick Spencer
Art by Ariel Olivetti & Salvador Larocca
$2.99

Written by NICK SPENCER & JOSHUA HALE FIALKOV Art by Ariel Olivetti Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA War Machine flies into his final battle against the most dangerous villain he's ever faced! Palmer Addley has beaten Rhodey at every turn - even with his upgrades, will Rhodey finally outsmart and outfight the master terrorist when the fate of the world hangs in the balance? 32 PGS./Rated T+ 

JOHN CARTER: WORLD OF MARS #3 (of 5)
Written by Peter David
Art by Mico Suyuan & Luke Ross
$3.99

The thrilling prequel to the Disney adaptation of John Carter World of Mars continues! Taken prisoner in an underground city controlled by the Warhoon, Dejah Thoris, the Princess of Mars, is forced into an arena to fight for her life! And the only person who can possibly save her is a man who is her sworn enemy. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #632
Written by Kieron Gillen
Art by Stephanie Hans & Mitch Breitweister
$2.99

The stage is set for a deadly new year. o The most unpopular boy in Asgard receives a certain four-pawed fire-breathing present. What will Loki do with this most unwelcome gift? o Guest-starring Volstagg! 32 PGS./Rated T+ 


MAGNETO: NOT A HERO # 2 (of 4)
Written by Skottie Young
Art by Clay Mann
$2.99

Fresh of the murder of a mutant-hate group, Magneto forms a new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the membership will shock you. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory 

MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2011
Written & Art by Various
$3.99

Four new holiday adventures featuring your favorite Marvel super heroes! o Wolverine finally learns the Canadian art of ice hockey. o Written and illustrated by some of Marvel's hottest talent! o Collecting MARVEL DIGITAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL 2011 #1-4 from Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. 40 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+

NEW AVENGERS #19
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Michael Deodato
$3.99

Get ready for some old-school Avengers blockbuster action! It's the New Avengers versus the new Dark Avengers! And wait until you find out who is behind the masks!! Actually, wait until the Avengers find out who is behind the masks! 32 PGS./Rating T+ 

NORTHANGER ABBEY #2 (of 5)
Written by Nancy Hajeski
Art by Julian Totino Tedesco
$3.99

Catherine Morland has not exactly taken Bath by storm, but she HAS acquired two suitors-John, boorish and sporting mad, and Henry, a charming young clergyman. Catherine favors Henry, but her brother and her best friend both urge her toward John. Will she listen to her heart or let peer pressure dash her chance of finding true love? 32 PGS./All Ages

S.H.I.E.L.D. # 5 (of 6)
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Dustin Weaver
$3.99


The Immortal City has been destroyed and Issac Newton is on the lam. Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Nostradamus and the Eternal Dynamo need to make an impossible journey to stop him. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 

STAND: NIGHT HAS COME #5 (of 6)
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Art by Tomm Coker & Mike Perkins
$3.99

The penultimate issue of the epic series! The last stand has happened, True Believers, but what of Stu Redman? Alone, leg broken, lost in the desert, sickness spreading through his body, can he possibly survive the wilderness and make it back to Boulder and his beloved Frannie? For Stu, the end truly is only the beginning, and the hardest part of his journey lies ahead. And don't forget, there is one other wanderer in the desert, who could mean the difference between life and death, if only they were to find each other... 32 PGS./Parental Advisory 

SUPER HEROES (MARVEL ADVENTURES) #21
Written by Keith Giffen & J.M. DeMatteis
Art by Carlo Pagulayan & Wellington Alves
$2.99

The Hulk joins the circus! But why? And only Captain America can save Dr. Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme! But how? Circus smashing and demon demolishing abound in these two super stories! 32 PGS./All Ages 

ULIMATE COMICS X-MEN #4
Written by Nick Spencer
Art by Paco Diaz
$3.99

Stryker's back in a bad way! o Our heroes must assemble to put an end to Stryker's evil plan! o Is there a traitor amidst the new X-Men? 32 PGS./Rated T+ 

UNCANNY X-FORCE #18
Written by Rick Remender
Art by Esad Ribic & Jerome Opena
$3.99

Dark Angel Saga FINALE
Rick Remender (Venom, Fear Agent), Jerome Opeña (Punisher, Fear Agent) and Dean White (Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man) bring you a tale of devastation, bravery, and salvation. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory 

WOLVERINE: THE BEST THEIR IS #12
Written by Charlie Hudson
Art by Juan Jose Ryp & Bryan Hitch
$2.99

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Penciled by JUAN JOSE RYP Cover by BRYAN HITCH At last, Logan comes face-to-face with Contagion, the man?who has put him through Hell too many times to count. And?Contagion is about to find out that even after you dissect,?dismember, mutilate and eviscerate the Wolverine, he's still the best there is at what he does. Don't miss this skin-flaying final chapter of Huston's opening arc! 32 PGS./Rated T+


DARK HORSE COMICS

BALTIMORE: THE CURSE BELLS # 5 (of 5)
Written by Mike Mignola & Christopher Golden
Art by Ben Stenbeck & Dave Stewart
$3.50

Baltimore makes a final stand against the evil warlock and his clan of undead nuns in order to save the town, rescue the innocents, and finally come face to face with his mortal enemy!=
* Mike Mignola's covers earned a 2011 Eisner Award!

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 9 # 4
Written by Andrew Chamberliss
Art by Georges Jeanty, Dexter Vines & Michelle Madsen
$2.99

As Xander, Dawn, and Willow retreat into their own complicated lives, Buffy finds herself drawn more closely to her new friend Severin, a mysterious crime fighter in his own right, and a snappy dresser to boot. Together they take on a new kind of vampire threat while Buffy's not-in-the-know roomies start snooping through her unslept-in bedroom. Now what could they possibly find?

KULL: THE CAT & THE SKULL # 3 (of 4)
Written by David Lapham
Art by Gabriel Guzman & Dan Jackson
$3.50

There is only one place in Valusia that even the bravest men dare not disturb--the Forbidden Lake. Thousands of years before Kull, men sought to conquer the people of the lake, and were turned back by magic and the creatures spawned in those dark waters. When Saremes the cat informs Kull that his closest ally Brule has gone to the lake, the mighty king sets out, sword in hand, to rescue his friend from whatever monsters lie dormant in those mysterious waters!

OCCULTIST # 2 (of 3)
Written by Tim Seeley
Art by Victor Drujiniu & Andrew Dalhouse
$3.50

With spell-crazed hit mages and the malevolent serpentine demon known as the Swordbreaker hot on his tail, it's a steep learning curve for the Occultist, who must master the powerful magic of the Sword--or suffer at the hands of numerous sorcerous enemies. But is our hero wielding this enigmatic weapon, or is it the one in control?

* Written by Hack/Slash's Tim Seeley!


ORCHID # 3
Written by Tom Morello
Art by Scott Hepburn & Dan Jackson
$3.50

Orchid, Simon, and Yehzu meet a mysterious, forest-dwelling woman named Opal and hear the tale of General China's defeat at the hands of Tomo Wolfe. As Orchid struggles to find an outlet for her anger, Simon pleads for help from this experienced woman, whom he sees as a new and knowledgeable ally. Is this the turning point in the efforts of the uprising? Or another setback for a hopeless cause?

* A violent, revolutionary fantasy by Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine)!

PC CAST'S HOUSE OF NIGHT # 2 (of  5)
Written by PC Cast, Kristin Cast & Kevin Dalian
Art by Joeumelle Jones, Josh Covey, Ryan Hill & Jenny Frison
$2.99

Struggling to understand her connection to the vampyre goddess Nyx and her elemental affinities, Zoey Redbird's got her hands full at the House of Night. Add needing a plan to revamp the student group known as the Dark Daughters, and this third-former vampyre's in need of a hand. Turning to her friends, Zoey hopes to gain clarity in her quest to understand where she fits into the modern world of vampyrism.

* P. C. Cast brings her best-selling novels to comics for brand-new stories!

STAR WARS: THE AGENT OF THE ECLIPSE #1 (of 5)
Written by John Ostrander & Stephane Roux
Art by Juilen Hugonnard-Bert
$3.50

The name's Cross. Jahan Cross. Move over, James Bond; there's a new secret agent in the galaxy, and he has the weight of the Empire behind him!

Cross's mission takes him and his assistant IN-GA 44 to the affluent Corporate Sector. There, on the trail of stolen droid technology, they will rub elbows with diplomats and desperadoes, captains of industry and sergeants of the local police--and rub most of them the wrong way!

* A view of the Star Wars galaxy from inside the Empire!

STRAIN #1 (of 11)
Written by David Lapham, Guillero de Toro & Chuck Hogan
Art by Mike Huddleson & Dan Jackson
$1.00

When a Boeing 777 lands at JFK International Airport and goes dark on the runway, the Center for Disease Control, fearing a terrorist attack, calls in Dr. Ephraim Goodweather and his team of expert biological-threat first responders. Only an elderly pawnbroker from Spanish Harlem suspects a darker purpose behind the event-an ancient threat intent on covering mankind in darkness.

* From director Guillermo del Toro and novelist Chuck Hogan (Prince of Thieves)!

* Adapted for comics by Eisner Award-winning writer David Lapham!

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

DANGER GIRL & THE ARMY OF DARKNESS #4 (of  6)
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art by Chris Bolson
$3.99

The adventure in South Africa heats up as Secret Agent Zero arrives to aid Abbey and Ash in their pursuit of the stolen Necronomicon. But when Zero crosses paths with an old adversary from the former Hammer Empire, will his thirst for revenge put Abbey in the middle of the crossfire? Find out as the year's most dangerous crossover event continues!

KIRBY GENESIS: SILVER STAR #2
Written by Jai Nitz
Art by Johnny D.
$3.99

Someone in the Silver Star's inner circle has been kidnapped! Morgan Miller, the Silver Star, homo-geneticus, travels to a remote island off the coast of North Korea to attempt a daring rescue. Morgan gets more than he bargained for when he finds an island full of Animus-Geneticus! Can Silver Star defeat an entire island of his animal cousins? See the story of Jack Kirby's last great creation unfold by Jai Nitz and Johnny D. 


RED SONJA # 60
Written by Patrick Trautman
Art by Patrick Berkenkotter
$3.99

The seat of power of the mighty nation of Koth - mourns the passing of its aged King, and Red Sonja wants nothing more than to put the kingdom behind her.

Embroiled in palace intrigues, assassination and ancient magicks, it's almost too much for a pay-soldier to take. But now, a new ruler ascends to the throne, and his rise to power could spell war for all the Hyborian kingdoms.

And in the chaos, old enemies are bent on settling bloody scores with the She-Devil with a Sword. . .

EXTRA SIZED ANNIVERSARY ISSUE featuring 28 pages or original story as well as reprints of Sonja's early adventures! 

WAREHOUSE 13 #3 (of 5)
Written by Marque Franklin-Williams & John-Paul Nickel
Art by Ben Morse
$3.99

When a series of strange murders in Japan pings the Warehouse team's radar, Pete, Myka and Claudia journey to the Land of the Rising Sun to investigate. What they discover is a masked assassin who's using an artifact to cut a swath of terror through the Japanese criminal underworld. In order to snag, bag and tag this deadly weapon, our heroes will have to protect the head of the Yakuza from becoming the killer's next victim. Little do they realize the assassin is closer than they think! Written by WAREHOUSE 13's Marque Franklin-Williams & John-Paul Nickel. 

WARLORD OF MARS # 13
Written by Arvid Nelson
Art by Stephen Sadowski
$3.99

John Carter returns to Mars to be with his beloved princess and the son he has never know - at least, that was his plan. He arrives on the Red Planet in a forest of horrors, a place he's never seen before. Fortunately, an old friend joins him soon enough. Before Carter can look for answers about where he is, he's going to have to do what he does best - kick a little ass. Well, more than a little! Warlord of Mars #13: A Forest Battle is the thrilling first installment of the Gods of Mars story arc, believed by some, including the writer of this very blurb, to be the finest of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Mars novels. You don't want to miss it! 

ZORRO RIDES AGAIN #6 (of  12)
Written by Matt Wagner
Art by Esteve Polls
$3.99

Zorro's true enemy reveals himself! Who is scary enough to try to take down Zorro, The Fox? The one and only Matt Wagner (MAGE, GRENDEL) is nearing the conclusion to his epic story of Zorro! Find out as Zorro Rides Again in issue #6! 



IMAGE COMICS

27 SECOND SET #4
Written by Charles Soule
Art by W. Scott Forbes
$3.99

The second chapter of the 27 saga comes to a close with a stunning confrontation between Garland and one-hit-wonder-witch, Valerie Hayes. It's a talent competition with the entire world as the audience, judged by none other than the God of Fame. The loser loses it all, and the winner takesÖ everything! 

68 JUNGLE JIM
Written by Mark Kidwell
Art by Nate Van Dyke
$3.99

Vietnam, 1968: Behind enemy lines, a soldier stands alone. A one-man army...armored against the risen, hungry dead under burlap, bamboo and Army green. Armored against the living with a Bowie knife and a mobile arsenal. If you got left behindÖhe'll find you. If you're the enemy...you'll never see him coming. If you're a zombie...he'll kill you again.

Sometimes, to slay monsters you have to become one yourself. Jungle Jim is a stand-alone one-shot comic story set in the grim world of '68. Meshing smoothly with the ongoing military horror series, Jungle Jim is a savage new slant on the Vietnam/Zombie apocalypse.

BLUE ESTATE #8
Written & Art by Viktor Kalvachev
$2.99

'STATE OF SHOCK' Secrets aren't the only things laid bare in the aftermath of a shocking reversal of fortune, while ticking time bombs of suspicion and paranoia threaten to blow a dangerous alliance to smithereens. Love is unspoken and promises are made to be broken in episode eight of the fast, funny 100% cool smash hit series. (But wait! There's moreÖat www.BlueEstateComic.com!) 

DAOMU # 8
Written by Colin Johnson & Edward Wang
Art by Ken Chou
$2.99

Trapped in the legendary sunken Tomb of Cang Hai Wang, Sean closes in on a terrible secret regarding his family's past. Nothing can prepare him for the truth, or the horrors that wait for him within shadows of the murky deep.


JINGLE BELL GIFT-WRAPPED SPECIAL
Written & Various by Various
$3.99

A fan favorite holiday character returns! When Jing again breaks her parents rules, she is forced to spend Christmas Eve GROUNDED. But when Santa is also caught in a lie, he has to share the same punishment! Neither father nor daughter can leave the North Pole until they apologize, and with the contentious Kringles not speaking to each other, Christmas is doomed! 

MAGDALENA #10
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Nelson Blake II & Marquez
$3.99

Patience and Kristof's quest to recover a piece of the One True Cross takes a deadly turn in Mexico. Will Patience be able to recover the familial relic or will this mission make her just another statistic in a long line of Magdalenas? Another issue of world-spanning, high octane adventure from the fan favorite team of RON MARZ (ARTIFACTS, WITCHBLADE), NELSON BLAKE II (PILOT SEASON: MURDERER) and DAVID MARQUEZ (Secret Warriors, Days Missing)! 

MEMIOR #5 (of 6)
Written by Ben McCool
Art by Nikki Cook & Will Sliney
$3.50

BIRTH With the strange goings-on coming to a head in Lowesville, Trent makes a shocking discovery in the secret room below the town's library.

And with the truth being slowly revealed, the journalist's personal objective changes in a big way. . . And a visit to the 'haunted' forest shakes things up ever further!

PIGS #4
Written by Nathan Crosby
Art by Breno Tamura
$2.99

SIXTEEN' Kill...or your best friends will murder you. What do you do? The stunning end of the first arc of PIGS by NATE COSBY (Jim Henson's Storyteller), BEN McCOOL (MEMOIR, CHOKER) & BRENO TAMURA. 

SAMURAI'S BLOOD #6 (of 6)
Written by Owen Wiseman
Art by Nam Kim
$2.99

It all comes down to this moment... Three teenagers, the last survivors of a brutal betrayal on their clan, face an army with only the support of the Edo Ghost. All willing to die to enact their revenge. It looks like it may come to that. 


SEVERED #5 (of 7)
Written by Scott Synder
Art by Attila Futaki
$2.99

The Road Beckons' In 1916, a boy runs away from home in search of his father. But along the way he meets a salesman with sharp teeth and a hunger for flesh. SCOTT SNYDER (American Vampire, Batman, Swamp Thing), SCOTT TUFT and ATTILA FUTAKI (Percy Jackson) are back with 2011's most terrifying horror series. SEVERED.


WALKING DEAD #92
Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Charlie Adlard
$2.99

Get ready for some action.

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #50
Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Charlie Adlard
$2.99

All alone now.

WITCHBLADE #150
Written by Ron Marz
Art by Stjepan Sejic
$4.99

END OF AN ERA!

WITCHBLADE reaches its landmark one hundred-fiftieth issue!

The series reaches another landmark as long time writer RON MARZ and artist STJEPAN SEJIC put a final stamp on the series they helped define for the modern reader with their final issue. 



IDW PUBLISHING

DEAD RISING ROAD TO FORTUNE #3 (of 4)
Written by Tom Waltz
Art by Kenneth Loh
$3.99

Based on Capcom's mega-popular zombie survival game! As Frank West and Rebecca Chang meet to form their conspiratorial alliance, the mysterious Pheonotrans director Marian Mellon and her fearsome head of security, Harjit Singh, initiate a gruesomely deadly plan against Las Vegas! More gory Dead Rising secrets revealed in this issue, written by Tom Waltz (Silent Hill: Past Life) and illustrated by Kenneth Loh (Killing Machine). 

DOCTOR WHO #12
Written by Tony Lee
Art by Paul Grist
$3.99

A special, silent Christmas story that reunites writer Tony Lee with The Time Machination's Paul Grist! When robots attack Santa in order to destroy Christmas, it's up to the Doctor to save the day! But when one of Santa's reindeer is injured, can the TARDIS manage to get to everyone's house over Christmas Eve? 

GODZILLA LEGENDS #2 (of 5)
Written by Johnathan Vankin
Art by Chris Scalf
$3.99

The spotlights on Godzilla's greatest foes and allies continue! This issue focuses on the master of the skies- the mighty Rodan! When Rodan's egg is stolen and kept at military research facility, the winged beast is tireless in its attempts to retrieve it. However, the human intrigue and betrayal inside the facility will ultimately hold the key to whether Rodan and child will be reunited again!

HAWKEN #2
Written by Benjamin Truman
Art by Timothy Truman
$3.99

The Trumans continue to redefine the western horror genre! A gruesome desert encounter with two Ring agents sets Hawken on the next step of his quest for vengeance. To end the old man's killing spree, the shadowy order enlists Sombre-the psychotic murderer who was once Kitchell Hawken's protégé! 

LOCKE AND KEY CLOCKWORKS #3 (of 5)
Written by Joe Hill
Art by Gabriel Rodriguez
$3.99

Chapter Three o 'The Keepers of the Keys' - With the Timeshift Key in their hands, the past is an open book to the Locke children. It's time for answers; it's time for the truth. And now that Dodge knows where Tyler has been hiding the key to the black door, time is running out... 

SNAKE EYES #8
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Robert Atkins
$3.99

Pinned down by Cobra forces and desperate to find a cure to a deadly virus, Snake Eyes and Duke must find a way to stave off the massive attack forces long enough to get to the Ray-Pharm labs. Duke, close to madness and death, resorts to dangerous measures in order to survive. Can Snake Eyes help save his fellow Joe in time? Or will the Cobra Civil War claim another casualty in the heat of battle? 

STAR TREK/LEGION OF SUPER HEROES # 3 (of 6)
Written by Chris Roberson
Art by Phil Jimenez & Jeffery Moy
$3.99

Captain Kirk and the crew of the Starship: Enterprise have come face to face with Cosmic Boy and the other members of the Legion of Super-Heroes, and each team assumes that the other is responsible for the change in the timeline that landed them in this strange world. But will they find common ground in time to defend themselves from an attack by an elite group of imperial enforcers, some of whom are VERY familiar to the two teams?



BOOM! STUDIOS

7 WARRIORS # 2 (of 3)
Written by Michael Le Galli
Art by Francis Manpul
$3.99

From the fan-favorite artist of The Flash and Adventure Comics comes 7 beautiful women, 7 Warriors! In 6th century Libya, the capitol of an ancient nation is surrounded by the Persian and Byzantine armies. Seven are chosen to save the heir to the kingdom. The exquisitely rendered tale in the vein of 300 marches on, written by Michaël Le Galli and drawn by Francis Manapul. 

IRREDEEMABLE # 1 (REPRINT)
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Peter Krause
$3.99

The first issue of the smash-hit Eisner and Harvey Award nominee that took the world by storm is now available in a brand new deluxe artist edition! Experience the apocalyptic superhero epic like never before with the original line art and a whole slew of extras that will have you falling in love with Irredeemable all over again. With this must-have collector's item, you'll know why Publishers Weekly says 'Mark Waid is Unstoppable!

OPERATION: BROKEN WINGS 1936 # 2 (of 3)
Written by Herik Hanna
Art by Trevor Hairsine
$3.99

X-Men: Deadly Genesis and Wisdom artist Trevor Hairsine brings you WWII action like you've never seen before! It's 1936. A German intelligence officer is tortured by his superiors. They want to know why he has turned against them. Imprisoned, he gives up nothing as he seemingly waits for death - or the right time to strike!

ROGER LANGRIDGE'S SNARKED #3
Written & Art by Roger Langridge
$3.99

Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge continues his all new side-splitting adventure that can only be explained as Snarked! Journey with Langridge as he pulls the carpet out from under such Lewis Carroll classics as 'The Walrus and The Carpenter,' 'Through the Looking Glass,' and 'The Hunting of the Snark,' creating a brand new world of humorous grandeur. Princess Scarlett, baby Rusty, and the Walrus and the Carpenter must find a crew to help take their quest to the sea - and who better than those of the Snarkhunter?




AVATAR PRESS


STITCHED # 2
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Mike Wolfer
$3.99

Garth Ennis continues the epic story begun in his film, Stitched! Deep behind enemy lines in war-torn Afghanistan, the surviving crew members of a downed American Blackhawk helicopter faced certain death until the arrival of the three British SAS soldiers who the chopper crew was to extract from unfriendly territory. Death could find them in a dozen different ways, but it's not enemy fire, dehydration or exposure to the elements which the refuge-seeking group fears most- It's the 'Stitches,' the fearsome, corpse-like dead men who hunt the desert wastes, ripping apart both Taliban fighters and coalition forces alike. With precious little water and limited ammo, the six embark on a flight for survival across a desert littered with the corpses of the mutilated and enforced by the supernaturally-animated 'Stitches.' This new on-going series is certain to appeal to Ennis' legions of fans as it pushes the envelope of horror beyond the boundaries of sanity and into fresh nightmares. Stitched #2 is available with a Regular cover, Wraparound cover, and Gore cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, and a special Stitched Movie Photo cover retailer incentive cover. 


DC COMICS


AMERICAN VAMPIRE #21
Written by Scott Synder
Art by Jordi Bernet & Rafael Albuquerque
$2.99

In the finale of the 3-part 'The Beast in the Cave,' the beast is finally unleashed! Plus: James Book and Skinner Sweet's friendship is severed; setting in motion the events that would change their lives forever. Featuring amazing art by the legendary Jordi Bernet (Torpedo)!


BATGIRL #4
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Ardian Syf
$2.99

Batgirl's secret past finally catches up to her as she races to a final confrontation with the deadly sociopath Mirror! All the answers start right here in this thrilling issue! 


BATMAN & ROBIN #4
Written by Peter Tomasi
Art by Patrick Gleason  & Mick Gray
$2.99

Batman and Robin are at the mercy of NoBody as he forces them to embrace a new way to battle crime and injustice. But Batman has other ideas! Plus: Don't miss the origin of NoBody! 

BATWOMAN #4
Written & Art by J.H. Williams
$2.99

Blood drenches the back alleys of Gotham City in Part four of 'Hydrology' - and Batwoman's life begins to burn! 

DC UNIVERSE ONLINE LEGENDS #19
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art by Howard Porter
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With Brainiac's final play revealed, the Justice League - minus Superman - must find a way to stop this final threat to Earth. Can the newly empowered civilians from The Daily Planet building help? Where will Earth turn in this dark hour?

DEATHSTROKE #4
Written by Kyle Higgins
Art by Joe Bennet
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Deathstroke incarcerated! As the world's fiercest mercenary is shipped off to a metahuman prison, Slade uncovers a new wrinkle in his quest to root out the forces working to manipulate him - and the Blackhawks may be a part of it! Also, what exactly is in the briefcase? The answer will shock you! 

DEMON KNIGHTS #4
Written by Paul Cornell
Art by Mike Choi
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It wasn't a coincidence that the Shining Knight found herself in Little Spring as the Horde massed at the village gates. She's on a quest, and has been all her long life - whether she's known it or not! Now, a powerful vision will reveal to her the true stakes of the battle for Little Spring and pull back the curtain on one of the biggest secrets in the DC Universe! Don't miss 'Merlin Watches The Storm,' featuring guest art by the sensational Mike Choi (X-Force)! And yes, 'storm' is a hint. 


FRANKENSTEIN: AGENT OF S.H.A.D.E. # 4
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Albert Ponticelli
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'Monster Planet' comes to its world-shattering conclusion as Frankenstein and Nina take on the massive Sea Monster, while Lady Frankenstein and the rest of the Creature Commandos go head to head with the colossal Ogre Titan. Plus: Don't miss the debut of the G.I. Robot Squadron and the new War Wheel!


GREEN LANTERN #4
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Doug Manke
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They've pillaged and enslaved his homeworld. Now the fear-mongering Sinestro Corps must face newly reinstated Green Lantern Sinestro. Can the renegade GL liberate Korugar from the army he assembled? 


GRIFTER #4
Written by Nathan Edmondson
Art by Scott Clark
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Seattle is known for coffee, clouds, and Q-Core. Grifter's struggle has led him to the headquarters of a hero, but not without a few surprises along the way. Just when the gun-wielding con man thinks he's gotten the upper hand in his situation, he realizes he's put himself in the center of the bull's-eye! Guest-starring Green Arrow! 


LEGION LOST #4
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Pete Woods
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How far is Timber Wolf willing to go to rescue a teammate? Find out as the Lost search for the bio-terrorist who unleashed a deadly future virus. But how long before the military and the new heroes of the DC Universe decide to get involved? 

MISTER TERRIFIC # 4
Written by Eric Wallace
Art by Wayne Faucher
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An alien S.O.S. draws Mister Terrific into the ninth dimension. But what begins as scientific exploration quickly turns deadly when he is taken prisoner by the villainous Kryl. Now the world's third-smartest man must engineer an extraterrestrial jailbreak! Easy, right? But even if he succeeds, how can Mister Terrific escape the inner demons that haunt him? 

MY GREATEST ADVENTURES #3 (of 6)
Written by  Scot Kollins
Art by Aaron Lopresti
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From a giant snake smashing through Zanzibar - and through Robotman - and an ancient reptile stalking the alleyways of Gotham City, to the endless plague of titans attracted to Tanga on a faraway planet, our heroes are put to the test as they face off against their demons! 

THE RAY #1 (of 4)
Written by Justin Gray
Art by Jamal Igle
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Get ready for a brand new Ray! Lucien Gates's life is changed forever when he is struck by a mysterious beam of energy that turns him into a glowing gladiator - and being a human ray of light comes in handy when his city is suddenly under attack from giant, building-sized monsters. Unfortunately, light powers are less than handy in keeping his girlfriend happy. 

RESURRECTION MAN #4
Written by Dan Abnett
Art by Fernado Dagnino
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Who is the Transhuman? And why is he risking his life for the Resurrection Man? And even with his help, will our hero be able to fend off the bounty-hunting Body Doubles and the forces of both Heaven and Hell? 

THE SHADE # 3 (of 12)
Written by James Robinson
Art by Tony Harris & Cully Hamner
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The Shade must take a trip 'Down Under' to find the answers he seeks about his past! In Sydney, he encounters an old ally named Diablo Blacksmith. But deep in the heart of the Outback lies a monstrous foe, one that The Shade must face completely on his own, and one that knows all of The Shade's weaknesses.

SUICIDE SQUAD # 4
Written by Adam Glass
Art by Federico Dallocchio
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The body count rises! Another Squad member falls - but not the way you might expect! Betrayal follows betrayal as Captain Boomerang joins the Squad in a smash-and-grab against the terrorist organization Kobra, and Harley Quinn shows why you should never, ever recruit Squad members from Arkham Asylum. Brace yourself for a last-page shocker the likes of which the Squad has never faced before!


SUPERBOY # 4
Written by Scott Lobdell
Art by R.B. Silva
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Superboy has learned the truth about what he really isÖand he's not taking it well. Alone in New York and surrounded by holiday cheer, it's a struggle to keep his emotions and his powers in checkÖand he's on a crash course with a dangerous pair of murderous young metahumans who are more like him than he might want to admit! 


UNWRITTEN #32
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross
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Tom's battle against the cabal continues, with Glitterspar as the ultimate sanction. But Tom discovers that letting storybook magic into your world is playing with fire - and ice.