Wednesday, August 22, 2012

COMICS: Recommended Reading 8/22/12


By Darrell Burris
D&J Hobby Center, Galax

Taking a look at books on the shelves Aug. 22, 2012:
Adventure Time #7 is as funny and nutty and as brilliant as the show. You can't put this book down. Sure, you'll get some funny looks at the rack but you're reading Adventure Time, but who cares?
Dragon Age: Those Who Speak #1 — if this book is as good as the trade paperback we carried, then this will make me a happy shop owner. The Dragon Age series based on the BioWare video games is worth the attention of any fan of the fantasy genre and especially the game.
Star Wars: Darth Vader and the Ghost Prison #4 — This is the best Star Wars comic I've read and I've read a LOT of Star Wars comics. This continues the dark story of a dying Emperor Palpatine, who is the target of an assassination attempt from within the ranks of the Empire's own forces. Darth Vader takes his Emperor to a hidden “ghost prison” in deepest space. It's a dark secret of the Jedi from the Clone Wars, something not even the most stalwart fans of the Jedi would believe possible.
If you are a fan of Star Wars this book is a must read.
Batman Incorporated #3 continues the surprising story of Batman and his son Damien (Robin) and their investigation of just who is out to kill the son of the Dark Knight. This is a true stand-out among the DC titles, especially the multitude of Batman books.
Dr. Manhattan #1 begins the final miniseries of the “Before Watchmen” prequels. I'm really looking forward to this story. With the amazing success of the series, I can only imagine that Dr. Manhattan will continue that trend.
Danger Girl And The Army Of Darkness #6 is a really fun book and a joy to read. Ash is in a dream come true that turned nightmare. The Necronomicon has been unleashed again, but this time he has the daring beauties of the Danger Girls group to back him up. When Ash is not distracted by the beauties, he's being bashed by the deadites.
Sometimes it sounds better to have just stayed at S-MART.
Cobra #16 is the latest in IDW's G.I. Joe series. It's a book that largely deals with the global terrorist organization and takes you inside the workings of Cobra, the back-stabbing politics and unbound villainy of the terrorists you love.
Star Trek #12 from IDW also beams in this week. If you're a Trekkie (or Trekker), get this book. It takes on the “Truth of Tribbles” and the truth may be far more than you ever thought possible. These books pick up where the new film left off, retelling the original series of adventures of Kirk, Spock and McCoy with an original “What If?” spin to them. I have thoroughly enjoyed these books and I'm not a Trekkie.
Punisher #14 follows Frank Castle on his road to revenge for more than the deaths of his family. This book is a great read and modernization of the tale. This book also leads to the upcoming Punisher: War Zone, in which Frank takes on the heroes of the Marvel Universe.
The Ultimates #14 — I know this book isn't as popular with a lot of Marvel fans, and to be honest that's a shame. These books have been great, especially the idea of the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. and all the assorted heroes of villains of the Marvel Universe in a realistic world.
Things have fallen apart in the aftermath of Reed Richards' madness and the horrors of the City and its people. As America falls apart and the flames of civil war begin to burn, a hero returns from self-exile to fight for America and her people. Captain America returns to kick some ass and take back the country from those seeking to destroy it.

So go out and enjoy some books this week. Stop by the shop and peruse the racks!

Here's a list of all books shipping this week: www.comiclist.com/index.php

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