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Weekly Anticipation: Light, Shadow and Three-Piece Suits

by windiebird

(Cover by Jamal Igle, DC Comics)

The Ray 2 continues the new mini-series written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti which started off so refreshingly upbeat, humorous and light-hearted that I simply can’t wait to see what they pull off in issue two! Lucien Gates is the Ray of the DCnUniverse and he’s quite a unique voice in modern comics already. Mixed in to some classic super-heroism, Lucien’s world is full of real and diverse people and the drama reflects that fully. Every piece of dialogue either brought a smile to my face or taught me who the character was in issue 1. If you like superheros, you will like this comic.

(Cover by Tony Harris, DC Comics)

The Shade 4 is James Robinson’s first “Times Past” comics of this limited series and is illustrated by the should-be-amazing team of Darwyn Cooke and J. Bone! It’s WWII and Shade – in the midst of his rise to villainous stardom –  is helping an industrialist on the side of the Allies survive an assassination attempt in what is slated as Shade’s new origin! Should be an excellent ride as the last three issues have been, for Starman fans or not.

(Cover by Nick Bradshaw, Marvel Comics)

Wolverine and the X-Men 4 sees the addition of two new students to the Jean Grey Institute as well as the news of a pregnant mutant in the school? I just fully got on board with this title last issue after not feeling the first two as much as I thought I would. Kid Krakoa got me on all the right levels and now I can’t wait to see how Jason Aaron continues to steer this strange, new (and old) ship going forward.

(My remaining comics this week are Batwoman 5, Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Season 9 5, Demon Knights 5, Green Lantern 5, Mister Terrific 5, Superboy 5 and Ultimate Comics X-Men 6)

-windiebird

Weekly Anticipation: Batwomyn Unite!

by windiebird

(Cover by J.H. Williams III, DC Comics)

Batwoman 2, if anything like the first issue (and the Detective run of the character before), will simply be must-read material. It’s been perfectly new-reader friendly from what I gather and – seriously – this art must be seen to be believed. J. H. Williams III, Amy Reeder & William H. Blackman seem to have an excellent formula for making this a title that should be on every fan’s list. Get in before it’s too late! The fun bus waits for no one!

(Cover by Chris Bachalo, Marvel Comics)

X-Men: Regenesis bridges the Schism event with the official Regenesis-branded relaunch of the X-books and I’m very excited about it, if slightly unsure about what this one-shot will provide us with. Clearly, it’s the issue where the line drawn in the meteorite by Wolverine & Cyclops (with their dicks, of course) will be spelled out for each of the mutants on Utopia and we’ll see who is on who’s side but will we see the status quo of each of the books set up? Will there be big bads introduced? Much mystery surrounds it but I have a feeling this will be more for fans who have follows so far and not necessarily for new fans looking to jump on to a title after the event hits.

(Cover by Kaare Andrews, Marvel Comics)

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 3 is going to be one hell of a comic! I say this with full confidence in a lead duo that have yet to fail us and I don’t see how they ever could. Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli are pure talent and pure creators. They’re telling Miles’ story with such empathy, humor and intrigue that I don’t see how this wasn’t number one in September! I say this every time about books I like but trust that this is well worth the price point. If you’ve ever been a teenager, you can connect with this young man struggling with a new experience and a dangerous world.

(The rest of my titles this week are American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest 5, Batgirl 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 2, Demon Knights 2, Dollhouse: Epitaphs 4, Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E., Generation Hope 12, Green Lantern 2, Mister Terrific 2, Shade 1, Suicide Squad 2, Superboy 2, Ultimate Comics X-Men 2 & Uncanny X-Force 16)

-windiebird

Weekly Anticipation: Will.I.Ams (III) Let the Beat Drop!

by windiebird

(Cover by JH Williams III, DC Comics)

Batwoman 1 is the title everyone should read from the DCnU, no excuses. Amy Reeder and J. H. Williams III are absolutely genius. We can only hope W. Haden Blackman and J. H. Williams III have Kate down but with so much preparation time and so much fan feedback, I don’t see how they could miss the important steps (not to mention Williams’ original run with Greg Rucka). Bring on the Hydrology!

(Cover by Steve Morris, Dark Horse Comics)

Buffy The Vampire Slayer – Season 9: Freefall 1 is our introduction to a world without Slayers (as well as Season 9). Buffy is a waitress once more trying to find her way in a world that she has largely disrupted in an attempt to make it better. Friends have died and some still hate her. She has no purpose but what she makes. Honestly, this season 6/dark/desperate vibe is one I really connect with. Joss Whedon even took out time from The Avengers to make this top-notch so this must be worth it! Love that Steve Morris cover, as well.

(Cover by Kaare Andrews, Marvel Comics)

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man 1 marks Miles Morales’ first solo title as the new Spider-Man and I couldn’t be happier to see it arrive! The little we’ve seen of him in Death of Spider-Man assured me that Brian Michael Bendis could make it work. The Ultimate world is tense right now and Miles has to deal with the past of Peter Parker while still attempting to be a hero. A perfect recipe for a comic! Old fans and interested newbies should feel confident in picking this up.

(My remaining pull for this week is Batman and Robin 1, Demon Knights 1, Frankentstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. 1, Green Lantern 1, Mister Terrific 1, Red Lanterns 1, Resurrection Man 1, Suicide Squad 1, Superboy 1, Dollhouse: Epitaphs 3, IZombie 17, and Uncanny X-Force 15)

-windiebird

Xander Makes His Way To Austin Comic Con!

by mutantaday

Nicholas Brendan will be appearing at the 2010 Wizard World Austin Comic Con.

Photo from the televion show Buffy the Vampire Slayer

 Brendan is most famous for his role as Xander Harris in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.  You can also see him in the cult classic Psycho Beach Party, which is a must see.  Brendan will also be appearing at the New England Comic Con as well.

-Aaron M

Things That Suck: The X Men

by mutantaday

You were all about to hate me weren’t you. Well as far as puns go it’s not Harvard material, but indeed the X Men, one by one are getting fangy in the new revamping of the mutant series we all love.

The preview pages from issue 3 of X Men give us a little Jubilee on Wolvie action [something I have been waiting for, for some time, [Someone sucking on Logan's throbbing neck vein.] Buffy cross-over anyone? Check out these preview pages byPaco Medina. [I'm diggin' his downstairs penciling btw]

Pencils; Paco Medina

Pencils; Paco Medina

Pencils; Paco Medina

The Glory of Austin Comicon

by mutantaday

Photo taken by Adam Bouska

The gorgeous Buffy alum Clare Kramer has been added as a featured guest at the Wizard World Austin Comicon.  Kramer played the role of the hell god Glory, the big bad of season 5 on Buffy The Vampire Slayer.  You might also recognize her as Courtney from the very first Bring It On movie.  Ms. Kramer will also make appearances at the Big Apple and Chicago Wizard World Comicons.

-Aaron M

Austin Gets Spiked!

by mutantaday

grrr...arrrggg

The Austin Wizard World Comicon has announced James Marsters as their first celebrity guest.

Marsters played the role of the oh-so-sexy vampire Spike on television shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.

Marsters will also be appearing at the Philadelphia and Chicago Wizard World Comicons.  I can’t wait to see who else will be appearing at the Austin Comicon!

-Aaron M

Emotional Announcement

by windiebird

Buffy Season 8
Direct from SciFi Wire,  it appears as if casting calls have been opened for a rapidly developing Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight motion comic! If you aren’t as excited about this bit of news as I am, you obviously need to buy some KY and get cracking.

As mentioned on the podcast, we love an animated comic.  You get the art of the original source with some action and vocal flair added to bring it all to life.  After being first impressed with the Watchmen motion comic and now the Spider-Woman and Astonishing X-Men productions, I am absolutely vibrating with antici…pation.  I’d love to see Nathan Fillion and Lucy Lawless make vocal appearances in some way or another but new talent always needs a chance to shine.  And Anthony Stewart Head will always be the only Giles to me.  Who would you want to play whom in the motion comic?

Thanks for being a friend (with benefits) to the comics world, Joss <3

-windiebird