Mike’s Picks

Unknown Soldier #17

Vertigo is sort of like the AMC of comics, not a lot of shows, but what is there is high quality.   Unknown Soldier is no different.  Forget the capes and powers for a second and allow yourself to be entertained with gritty, pulpy drama while learning a thing or two about the world.  Josh Dysart has immersed himself in this conflict to bring you a story you won’t forget.

Secret Warriors #13

Jonathan Hickman has been doing a great job of reintroducing Nick Fury and Hydra post-Secret Invasion into the Marvel U.  Nick Fury has always been one of my favorite characters, and his sparse use has elevated him to a legend.  Hickman, and his reputation for attention to detail, is in full effect here.  Stefano Caselli on pencils doesn’t hurt either.  He is a strong talent who is a perfect fit for the material.

Rob’s Picks

The Walking Dead 70

This is the most consistently great comic I have read in a long time. Whether you have read Kirkman’s other work or not, this is his magnum opus. publisher Image comics says, “Behind these walls everyone has their place; everyone has their job. There is no danger, there are no threats… everyone has hope. Will it last?” The cover shows us a melancholy foreboding, a sense of dread just under the surface of the quiet suburban town. I can’t wait.

Usagi Yojimbo 126

Curious about the rabbit ninja and this long-running comic? This might be the perfect place to jump in: “The rabbit ronin faces a terrifying creature from Japanese mythology in this creepy, self-contained story! Nukekubi are supernatural monsters that take the form of normal humans during the day, but at night can detach their heads to attack their unsuspecting prey.” The cover and subject matter alone make me want to grab this book right up.

Chris’s Picks

Avengers: The Initiative #33

This has been a pretty great series so far.  I am not usually an Avengers fan, but this Civil War story has been highly addictive.  I am really looking forward to seeing how the resistance handles taking on camp H.A.M.M.E.R..

Strange Girl: Limited Edition Complete Series

This is a great apocalyptic type series.  This series took on many questions of religion, while delivering a great story set in a dark time.  Keep an open mind and follow this awesome twisting tale down the rabit hole.  This is the series that started the careers of greats like Rick Remender and Eric Nguyen.  Snag this if you see it as only 1000 limited editions will be printed!

Tyler’s Picks

Flash: Rebirth #6

For a book about the Speed Force and the Fastest Man Alive, it feels like it has taken a year for this puppy to wrap up. And in fact, it nearly has. The first issue came out in April of last year. Whether it was the meticulous work of Ethan van Scriver or Geoff Johns forgot which story he was trying to tell between this and Blackest Night (in which Barry Allen is a significant participant), this book has as much energy and pulpiness as can possibly fit underneath the yellow boots.

The Splendid Magic of Penny Arcade: The 11 1/2 Anniversary Edition (HC)

There isn’t a point in me pimping this book. Go and buy it you ninny. If you don’t know Gabe and Tycho, or the men behind their justified sense of gaming hubris, then you know nothing. Vapid little mindflayer that you are.

New Series

Marvel has put out a new teaser image for the new X-Men series.  This image, by Daniel Acuña, shows off the X-Men characters of past and present.  The words “All Will Unite” takes the top of the image.  What is Marvel planning here?  March is just so damn far away to have to wait for this.

Here are your Marvel releases due to drop on February 17, 2010.

Here is what is coming from Image Comics on February 17, 2010.

Whew! It’s Superheroes galore over at the DC Universe release bin this week. Buckle up as Final Crisi wraps up, Batman hits no less than four new books, and Tiny Titans continue to charm.

AZRAEL #5
BATMAN #696
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #9
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #14
BLACKEST NIGHT: THE FLASH #3 (OF 3)
DC UNIVERSE: ORIGINS
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE
GREEN LANTERN #51
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #45
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42
KOBRA: RESURRECTION
MAGOG #6
THE OUTSIDERS #27
POWER GIRL #9
SHOWCASE PRESENTS VOL. 3: WORLD’S FINEST
THE STARMAN OMNIBUS VOL. 4
SUPERGIRL #50
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #69
TINY TITANS #25

Here are your Marvel releases for February 10, 2010.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #620 GNTLT	$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS JACKPOT #2 (OF 3)	$3.99
ANITA BLAKE LC EXECUTIONER #4 (OF 5) (MR)	$3.99
DARK AVENGERS POSTER BOOK	$5.99
DARK TOWER BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL #3 (OF 5)	$3.99
DARK X-MEN #4 (OF 5)	$3.99
ENDERS GAME COMMAND SCHOOL #5 (OF 5)	$3.99
ESSENTIAL DAREDEVIL TP VOL 05	$19.99
HIT-MONKEY #1	$3.99
HULK TP VOL 03 HULK NO MOR	$15.99
MARVEL 1602 TP NEW PTG	$19.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #20	$2.99
MARVEL BOY URANIAN #2 (OF 3)	$3.99
NEW MUTANTS #10	$2.99
NEXTWAVE AGENTS OF HATE TP ULTIMATE COLLECTION	$34.99
PUNISHERMAX #4 (MR)	$3.99
REALM OF KINGS IMPERIAL GUARD #4 (OF 5)	$3.99
SPIDER-MAN 24 7 TP	$19.99
SPIDER-MAN AND SECRET WARS #3 (OF 4)	$2.99
STRANGE #4 (OF 4)	$3.99
SUPER HERO SQUAD #2	$2.99
SWORD #4 (MARVEL)	$2.99
TAILS OF PET AVENGERS #1	$3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS ARMOR WARS #4 (OF 4)	$3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #7	$3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN FIRST CLASS #8 (OF	$2.99
VENGEANCE OF MOON KNIGHT #5	$2.99
WAR MACHINE TP VOL 02 DARK REIGN	$15.99
X-MEN FOREVER #17	$3.99
X-MEN LEGACY PREM HC EMPLAT	$19.99
X-MEN PIXIE STRIKES BACK #1 (OF 4)	$3.99

Here are your Image comics for February 10, 2010.

Here is your Marvel goodness for February 3, 2010.

Title	Price
CABLE #23	$2.99
CRIMINAL SINNERS #4 (MR)	$3.50
DAFFODIL #2 (OF 3) (MR)	$5.99
DARK TOWER FALL OF GILEAD PREM HC	$24.99
DEADPOOL PREM HC VOL 03 X MARKS THE SPOT	$19.99
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #896	$2.99
DOMINIC FORTUNE IT CAN HAPPEN HERE AND NOW TP (MR)	$19.99
GHOST RIDERS HEAVENS ON FIRE #6 (OF 6)	$3.99
HOUSE OF M TP MASTERS OF EVIL	$14.99
INDOMITABLE IRON MAN B&W	$3.99
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #23	$2.99
IRON MAN & ARMOR WARS GN TP	$14.99
IRON MAN MAGAZINE SPECIAL EDITION	$6.99
IRON MAN TALES OF GOLDEN AVENGER TP GN	$14.99
MARVEL HEARTBREAKERS #1	$3.99
NOVA #34	$2.99
REALM OF KINGS SON OF HULK #1 (OF 4)	$3.99
SIEGE #2 (OF 4)	$3.99
SIEGE EMBEDDED #2 (OF 4)	$3.99
SPIDER-MAN NOIR EYES WITHOUT A FACE #3 (OF 4)	$3.99
SPIDER-MAN NOIR EYES WITHOUT A FACE #3 (OF 4) VAR	$3.99
STAR COMICS TP ALL-STAR COLLECTION GN VOL 02	$19.99
TORCH #5 (OF	$3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS X #1	$3.99
WOLVERINE SAVAGE	$3.99
WOLVERINE WEAPON X #10	$3.99
X-MEN NOIR MARK OF CAIN #3 (OF 4)	$3.99
X-MEN NOIR MARK OF CAIN #3 (OF 4) VAR	$3.99

Check out what Image Comics is kicking out this week!