Did You Pick Up These Comics Today?
Editorial by Mike HeronimeDescriptions by Midtown Comics
ABE SAPIEN: THE DROWNING #2
Writer: Mike Mignola
Artist:Jason Shawn Alexander
Manufacturer / Publisher: Dark Horse
Description: Supernatural forces converge on the island of Saint Sebastien as Abe finds himself alone against a century-old evil.
Editorial: Some of the very best comics today are written and/or drawn by Mike Mignola. Hellboy, BPRD, Lobster Johnson, and now Abe Sapien, Mignola's newest Hellboy spinoff title. Perhaps Mignola's most popular character aside from Hellboy himself, Abe Sapien continues to unravel an ancient evil in this second issue of his first series. There are lots of comic books that you should passover and many that you should wait until they come out in a trade paperback. But this is one you can't miss and shouldn't wait for. Go! Get a copy now!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #553
Writer: Bob Gale
Artist:Phil Jimenez
Manufacturer / Publisher: Marvel
Description: More as Spidey battles the threat of Freak and his personal life falls apart around him.
Editorial: Hopefully you've read Mark Allen's review of the first few issues of Brand New Day. If so, just know that I agree with every word. Especially when it comes to the art. I was very happy with the first two months of his book. Now not so much. Phil Jimenez has created many comic books in the past that I admired but I have no such feelings for his Spider-Man. Bring back McNiven.
ATOMIC ROBO #6
Writer: Brian Clevinger
Artist:Scott Wegener
Manufacturer / Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Description: "Atomic Robo is trapped in an underground complex, his Action Scientists are captured, and he's surrounded by a vast army of reanimated cyborg soldiers. Things can only go downhill from there! Baron von Helsingard won't let a little thing like being killed seventy years ago stop his latest scheme to destroy Atomic Robo!"
Editorial: I've been picking up this series that is obviously heavily influenced by Hellboy (scientist discovers/creates powerful boy during WWII timeframe with a long history of adventures spanning the 20th century and working with a team of government agents to tackle strange occurrences around the world) mainly because I'm a sucker for robots and committed to supporting independent publishers. There are still some rough spots on this title but overall, it's remained a shiny beacon in the dark and unpredictable world of independent comics.
BPRD 1946 #3
Writer: Mike Mignola & Joshua Dysart
Artist:Paul Azaceta
Manufacturer / Publisher: Dark Horse
Description: "Professor Bruttenholm and his team�as well as their Soviet allies�return to the asylum, hoping to find out more about Project Vampir Sturm. But a fatal encounter with one of the project�s subjects has done little to prepare the investigators for what lurks in the asylum�s halls�or the greater horror still to come."
Editorial: More Mike Mignola. What a great week. Like I said before, you're crazy if you wait to follow these stories. This is the kind of excellent storytelling that transcends the form. Plus, BPRD has got Paul Azaceta (Talent, Potters Field), one of the hottest new artists around.
FANTASTIC FOUR #555
Writer: Mark Millar
Artist:Bryan Hitch
Manufacturer / Publisher: Marvel
Description: "Buy this issue for a first-look at mankind's new home. Also, the Torch gets nekkid with a super-villain."
Editorial: I'm a huge fan of both mark Millar and Bryan Hitch. Having both of these guys on my all-time favorite comic book title (betcha didn't know that) is like a dream come true. And after reading their first issue (#554), I know I'm taking no risk is predicting Fantastic Four's rise back to the top of the sales charts. This is great comics.
