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Picks of the Week

Batman Beyond #1

 Terry McGinnis - the Batman of the future - and an elderly Bruce Wayne - the original Batman - are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But when someone targets The Dark Knight's old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches back into Bruce Wayne's past and puts Terry's future directly in danger!
Don't miss the long-awaited return of the popular Batman Beyond franchise in this 6-issue adventure from Emmy Award-nominated animation writer Adam Beechen (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and artist Ryan Benjamin (BATMAN & THE OUTSIDERS). And be sure to check out the SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #4 from writer Paul Levitz and artist Renato Guedes starring the Batman Beyond characters! 

If you were like me you grew up in the 90's watching Batman Beyond on Saturday mornings. Although it only ran for two years, this show was awesome in its reimagining of the characters we all knew and loved. If you loved the show, you will love this issue and like me be waiting for #2 to come out!


Wonder Woman #600

  You're invited to the gala celebration featuring WONDER WOMAN talent from the past and present to commemorate this landmark issue! Renumbered to reflect Wonder Woman's starring role in 600 issues, this book features the industry's top talent - including Geoff Johns, Phil Jimenez, George Pérez, Gail Simone, Joe Madureira and more! Plus, readers won't want to miss a chance to check out the exciting, all-new direction for the Wonder Woman universe as new ongoing writer J. Michael Straczynski  provides a story of his own!


Debuting her new costume in issue #600 Wonder Woman is looking good! The issue includes short stories and pin-ups of Wonder Woman, with the last being a prelude written by Straczynski including his reimagining of her origins. 




Thor #611

Just days after the SIEGE, the best-selling, fan-favorite THOR written by Kieron Gillen continues...and the God of Thunder goes to Hell!
The war dead of Asgard are not resting easily. How did Loki contrive to rob these departed heroes, even in death? What do the wandering spirits want now...and what will they do to get it? The events of SIEGE, THOR and SIEGE: LOKI have profound repercussions!

Things are not looking good in Hell, what with Mephisto & Hela fighting over who lords over what. And who will rule over Asgard: will it be Thor or Balder?




Invincible #73

 THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES!
Invincible is stranded on an alien planet, clinging to life, left battered and broken from his battle with Conquest.  Nolan and Oliver stay behind to nurse him back to health, but meanwhile, out in space, the war rages on.


The fate of Mark is revealed and also a secret about Techjacket's facial hair that you may or may not have been waiting to learn about?!

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Meghan's Pick of the Month

                                   Joker HC
In the all-new, hardcover original graphic novel JOKER, writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Lee Bermejo (HELLBLAZER covers) - the creative team behind the acclaimed miniseries LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL - show an even darker and more disturbing side to the most dangerous man in Gotham: The Joker.
After yet another stint in Arkham Asylum, The Joker finds "his city" divided among mobsters and costumed villains. Not content to settle for a piece of the pie, The Joker vows to take back the whole damn enchilada by any means necessary. Look for appearances by a slew of Gotham's most wanted, including gritty takes on Two-Face, Riddler, Killer Croc, Penguin, Harley Quinn and even Batman!
Not since THE KILLING JOKE have you seen such a powerful tale of The Joker - you won't want to miss this one!

This book offers a take on the Joker that is both similar to Heath Ledger’s Joker in The Dark Knight but also wholly unique. He is both comedic and terrifying. The artist’s rendering of Joker beautifully repulsive.

Picks of the Week

Green Arrow #1

BRIGHTEST DAY shines its light on Star City in this oversized first issue from up-and-coming writer J.T. Krul (BLACKEST NIGHT: TITANS, GREEN ARROW #30) and future superstar artist Diogenes Neves (New Mutants)! "The Fall of Green Arrow" has ended. Now who carries the heavy bow of the Emerald Archer? Coming out of the devastation, what miraculous event has occurred in Star City and what mysteries await inside that bring the forces of good and evil in search of its lone protector? Aim for a whole new era starring Green Arrow in this exciting ongoing series!

Superman #700

DC Comics proudly presents the 700th issue of SUPERMAN, a 56-page extravaganza full of tales celebrating the Man of Steel's past, present and future! First up is a story by the man who actually killed Superman, Dan Jurgens! Then, James Robinson brings his epic run on the title to a close with a touching story featuring art by Benard Chang that brings Superman back to Earth after his time on New Krypton. Finally, we preview the exciting new SUPERMAN ongoing creative team as J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows provide a story that sets the stage for an explosive, all-new direction for The Man of Steel! (Seriously! Wait till you read this!)

Bullet to the Head #1

Never before available in the US Market! A crime saga in comic book form as the story centers around buddy crooks and buddy cops and one unlikely official in the middle - with a target on his head! Issue #1, newly translated for the US comics market!

Hulk #23

WORLD WAR HULKS RAGES ON!

Not a dream. Not a hoax. THE ORIGIN OF THE RED HULK. 'Nuff Said.

Liz's Pick of the Week

Do you like your comics a little on the bizarre side?  Do you enjoy the colorful characters, stylized look, and brutal violence of the average Tarantino film?  Do you think Elvis would be cooler with a little more blood on his hands?  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you should check out Rafael Grampa's Mesmo Delivery, out now on Dark Horse.

This short-form graphic novel glimpses a fateful moment in the journey of two delivery men- one a garrulous old Elvis impersonator, the other a lumbering ex-boxer.  They make a quick stop at remote roadhouse, run into some unsavory types, and all hell breaks loose.  In the midst of it all we get the idea that one trucker may know a little more about the nature of their mysterious cargo than the other. 

It's a quick read, but a memorable one.  Grampa gives the reader just enough information to appreciate the gravity of all the action. The art has an old-timey animated quality, but is incredibly textured; the vintage-style signs and text and the washed-out, limited color palette create a really strong sense of place.  Not for the squeamish, but tight, fun, and singular, Mesmo Delivery comes highly recommended from your friends here at the Laughing Ogre!