This week we’ve got a heavy pull-list, with DC Comics offering some cool stories. So, I’ll just discuss the must-reads.
From DC, be sure to pick up Justice Society of America #15 and Superman/Batman #48. Justice Society continues the “Kingdom Come” story-arc, while Superman/Batman has Superman facing off against the All-American Boy aka the one person who can stop Superman.
On Marvel’s side, all the titles are winners. Mighty Avengers continues the story of Nick Fury’s whereabouts these past few years following the Secret Invasion. Plus we have some Messiah Complex fallout action in Divided We Stand, and more Bucky as Cap in Captain America. Definite pick-ups.
DC COMICS
BATMAN AND THE OUTSIDERS #7
With Metamorpho still lost in space, Batman kicks his rescue mission into high gear! Meanwhile, the Outsiders are neck-deep in trouble of their own…deep in the heart of China!
DC SPECIAL: CYBORG #1 (OF 6)
Is Vic Stone — a.k.a. CYBORG — man, machine or monster?What dark secrets from his past are coming back to haunt him? And just how far will he go to prevent anyone else from suffering his fate?
Find out the answer to these questions and more when — for the first time ever, the greatest Teen Titan of them all shines in his own series!
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #15
Meet Libra and the Human Flame, two central villains in the upcoming FINAL CRISIS! Where’d the Human Flame come from, and who does he hate more than anything in the universe? As Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman assess the future of the Justice League, their days may be numbered.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #15
“Thy Kingdom Come” continues! The cracks begin to show within the Justice Society as the “Heartbreak Slayer” stands revealed. Now, the Justice Society are face-to-face with an ancient being whose mission to help the world surpasses even their own.
ROBIN #174
They thought the Penguin was bad, but he was nothing compared to Sin Fang! It’s an all-out brawl, and Robin, Violet and Spoiler will have to work together if they want to get out alive. By the end of the night, casualties will be counted and the ultimate mystery of Spoiler’s true identity will finally be solved!
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #48
The penultimate chapter of “K” presents Superman vs. AAB (The All-American Boy) in a no-holds-barred fight through Smallville! Only Heroes scribe Michael Green and his writing partner, Mike Johnson, could create the AAB — a supersoldier with Doomsday’s DNA that’s infused with Kryptonite! Can Batman help the Man of Steel defeat AAB, or will we witness “The Death of Superman” all over again?
MARVEL COMICS
X-MEN: DIVIDED WE STAND #2
Exploring the fallout of Messiah CompleX, the second part of this collection of short stories follows some of our favorite mutants as they make their way in a world without the X-Men. And only those who adapt will survive. Featuring Beast, Dark Beast, Havok, Vulcan and Surge!
CAPTAIN AMERICA # 38
Bucky Barnes never wanted to be Captain America, but he’s doing his best to carry on the legacy of Steve Rogers, in his own way, while trying to save Sharon Carter from the Red Skull and his minions. But maybe he’s not the only one running around in a Captain America outfit!
MIGHTY AVENGERS # 14
The Story: SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!Where has Nick Fury been and who are the new Howling Commandos? It’s the debut of all-new characters and some surprising revelations about some classic ones as Nick starts to put his plan to stop the Invasion together. But will it be enough?The Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev bring this very important Secret Invasion issue to life.
