This week is all about the return of Captain America. No spoilers for you here, but come back to get the news.
DC Comics
Action Comics #861
This story arc has brought some faith back to the Superman titles. Not much, they’re still in decline and I usually skip Superman. But, so far the arc is tolerable. And, I need to see what’s the deal with Braniac 5.
“Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes,” Part 4! Superman’s mission to reunite the Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st century continues on the one planet more dangerous than Earth: the cold, knowledge-obsessed world of Colu! But what fate has befallen Brainiac 5? And what are the horrible secrets behind Earth’s “new” super-heroes - the Justice League?
Batman #673
In the wake of Ra’s al Ghul’s recent resurrection, Batman’s body lies near death in a heart-stopped coma. Meanwhile, his delirious mind travels back to a defining adventure in the life of young Bruce Wayne…the hunt for his parents’ killer! This special flashback tale also revisits Batman’s life-changing Thogal ritual in the caves of Nanda Parbat!
Green Lantern #27
This may be the comic audible of the week. I can’t say I’m two enthused about the story line right now in Green Lantern. But the whole “Final Crisis” thing may be worth a look.
The build-up to FINAL CRISIS continues in Part 2 of “The Alpha Lanterns”! In the aftermath of the Sinestro Corps War, a select few have been chosen to undergo a transformation that will leave them forever altered and forever committed to the Green Lantern Corps. But what other laws are the Guardians unleashing, and why do Hal Jordan and John Stewart want to stop them? Plus, a visit to Oa’s Death Row!
Marvel Comics
Captain America #34
Captain America is back, but who will wear the mantle?
New Avengers - Annual #2
Hey, I don’t read any of those other random Avengers titles. It’s the New Avengers or nothing for this guy.
Continuing directly from the pages of NEW AVENGERS #37: The Hood’s gang of super-criminals takes the fight right to the Avengers’ door!! Its wall-to-wall action and the end of an era for one Avenger and a major defection for another.
This double-sized issue ties into or wraps up threads from Civil War, World War Hulk, both Avengers titles and the upcoming Secret Invasion!! Avengers writer Bendis welcomes rising star Carlo Pagulayan on his Avengers debut…
