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.
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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