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A KC COLUMN by KC Carlson
It’s true, there weren’t. Sure, there were comics strips, however it would be a bit while before somebody chose to put together a collection of these sequential strips in a pamphlet-like style — as well as even later up until people got the concept to produce new characters as well as series (like Superman in 1938). as well as just look what’s occurred because then…
SPEAKING OF WHICH… DC COMICS DEBUTING IN JANUARY
Young Justice #1
One of the present Superman writers — Brian Michael Bendis — is debuting his own bit corner of the DC world in January with the introduce of a line of books under the name of question Comics. (As in, makes you Wonder, don’t it?…) In an essay which opens the most recent problem of DC Previews, Bendis outlines his plans for the new publishing group, which will introduce in January 2019 with the revival of young Justice as well as the debut of an all-new series called Naomi.
The original young Justice comic book debuted in 1998 (20 years ago!) with the core team of Superboy, Robin, as well as Impulse, rapidly adding question Girl, a new version of Arrowette (the original not seen because the Silver Age of comics), as well as a new character, Secret. This original young Justice series as well as team were produced by writer Todd Dezago as well as artist Todd Nauck.
It caught on quite rapidly as well as eventually, quite much every teen character of that age of the DCU would stop by or guest star — including a youngster version of Lobo called Li’l Lobo (until he renames himself Slobo). Also, the Justice league of the age assigned Red twister to “keep an eye on the kids”, as well as I bet you can assumption exactly how well that went over.
Young Justice was one of the much better DC series of that era, balancing fantastic action/adventure stories with off-the-wall humor as well as absurdity. It wrapped up around 2003 with the publication of Titans/Young Justice: graduation Day, which, as the title implies, has numerous of the characters growing up a bit as well as assigned to different super-teams. (It was likewise rather ambitious for its time, likewise (somewhat) tying into the Outsiders series of that era, unlimited Crisis, as well as (retroactively) the DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy.)
In the Bendis-written question Comics version of young Justice (illustrated by Patrick Gleason), he promises to “bring back your preferred characters from young Justice past, as well as in fantastic young Justice tradition, we’re introducing you to brand-new voices as well as energies.” Superboy, Robin, as well as Impulse are rather popular in the marketing material! Let’s hope we likewise see a few of the girls.
Naomi #1
Naomi, on the other hand, is an all-new character for the DCU. once again written by Bendis (with David Walker), art is by Jamal Campbell. Naomi is being promoted as having a extremely different as well as distinct connection to the DCU. The young Justice (and perhaps other) characters are shown with Naomi in the publicity art. Both titles will begin in January.
The other history of the DC world #1
Moving beyond Bendis, I should state that The other history of the DC world (written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Ridley with art by Alex Dos Diaz) is interesting to me, because I’m such a sucker for “alternate histories” of the DCU (and their rich history in publishing them — as confusing as they are sometimes…) TOHotDCU (wow, that’s a funny abbreviation…) promises “to reframe renowned moments of DC history as well as chart a previously unexplored sociopolitical thread as seen with the prism of DC very Heroes who come from typically disenfranchised groups.” So… most likely NOT as well much like dilemma on unlimited Earths, then… The focus in the very first problem is on Jefferson Pierce (Black Lightning), as well as future problems will function Karen (Bumblebee) as well as Mal (Pick-An-Identity) Duncan, Tatsu Yamashiro (Katana), as well as Renee Montoya (from the Bat-titles). The other history of the DC world will be a five-issue miniseries of 64-page issues. It begins in late January.
Mysteries of like in Space
Mysteries of like in Space: published just two weeks before Valentine’s Day, this 80-page one-shot will function stories of like on other planets starring Superman, the new Gods, eco-friendly Lantern, Starro (!?!?!?), Hawkgirl, as well as even the teen Titans’ new sensation, Crush! eight charming tales that will Fly You To The Moon!
MARVEL COMICS
Conan the Barbarian #1
Conan the Barbarian #1 & 2: That’s right! marvel got the permit back to publish the new adventures of Conan the Barbarian beginning in January by writer Jason Aaron, artist Muhmud Asrar,as well as covers by Esad Ribić. There are a million variant covers (give-or-take a number of hundred thousand…), as well as it appears like Conan’s been collecting a whole lot of new hardware because the last time we’ve seen him. (How does that man walk, anyway!?) Of course, I’ll want the Skottie young variant as well as will never be able to discover one! (sigh!) So, I’ll have to work out for the blank variant as well as tell people it was really the Magic Etch-a-Sketch variant and… Oops!
True Believers: What If Conan walked the earth Today?
Also, the true Believers reprints this month are devoted to traditional Conan issues/covers! only a buck apiece!
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 Wraparound cover
Guardians of the Galaxy #1: Being promoted with a #WhoAreTheGuardians hashtag, the wraparound variant cover shows a few lots characters, so there seem to be much more (much more) than the last time I checked out this series. It’s by the Thanos Wins innovative team of Donny Cates as well as Geoff Shaw! Plus, Groot looks funny! (I’m a dead man, now!)
Captain marvel #1
Captain marvel #1: Yay! Captain marvel is back in a routine continuous series, just in time to tie into some film or other… (Hey, Roger, what film was that again!?) This series is by Kelly Thompson (writer) as well as Carmen Carnero (draw-er). There are likewise a few truly quite variant covers by Alex Ross, Adam Hughes, Joe Quesada, as well as more. The routine cover is by Amanda Connor as well as Paul Mounts as well as features a number of versions of the character! It’s likewise a return to earth for Captain marvel after a long time away. hope she has a huge DVR drive!
Black Widow #1
Black Widow #1: Somehow, she’s back from the dead. (Gotta like comics!) She keeps trying to be a hero, however she just keeps getting killed. I hope that doesn’t occur in this issue! It’s by writers Jen & Sylvia Soska with art by Flaviano as well as a cover by Clayton Crain set in Times Square on new Year’s Eve! (A new comic book cover trend?!?)
Friendly community Spider-Man #1
Friendly community Spider-Man #1 & 2: Written by Tom Taylor (X-Men Red). obviously it’s all about Spider-Man being a poor neighbor. Juann Cabal is the artist, as well as there are as well numerous variant cover artists (including the ever-reliable TBA) to listing here. dumb Marvel.
Invaders #1
Invaders #1: It’s a new version of the Invaders, now set in the present (instead of the WWII era), however this time around it’s the Invaders vs. Namor! Question: Do these men from WW II really like the dumb body armor they are using on the cover of this issue? Written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Carlos Magno as well as Butch Guice. Variant covers alert.
Champions #1
Champions #1: The Champions have gone global! There are lots of new members under Ms. Marvel’s leadership. So, of course, there’s some dark secret… (Spider-Man’s feet odor poor after crime-fighting?) By Jim Zub as well as Steven Cummings.
Fantastic four #6
Fantastic four #6: Surprise! Galactus has returned to devour the Earth… as well as only one guy can save us: physician Doom! So where are the great Four? There’s even a good expense Sienkiewicz variant Ben Grimm cover — so where the heck is he? Sheesh!
Man Without worry #1
Man Without worry #1-5: Daredevil is obviously gone. So other people star in this miniseries including Foggy Nelson (#1), the Defenders (#2), the numerous likes of Matt Murdock (#3), the Kingpin (#4), as well as a mysterious Guardian Devil (#5). Are you prepared for five new Daredevil continuous spin-offs! (Kidding!…kidding!…)
Age of X-Man Alpha
And then there’s something called Age of X-Man Alpha #1 which has no helpful plot info at all, so great luck trying to purchase that a person with nothing to go on…
Marvel Comics provides #1
However, marvel Comics provides #1 is back for a new 40-page story about Wolverine in the 1940s! plus WWII tales about Namor as well as Captain America.
War is hell #1
In celebrating 80 Years of marvel Comics, they are releasing a number of 32-page one-shots with different genres, starting this month with Crypt of shadows #1 (horror stories), journey into unknown Worlds #1 (odd sci-fi & terror!), as well as war Is hell #1, including a new WWII story by Howard Chaykin as well as “War Glammer”, a tale set in contemporary Afghanistan.
Uncanny X-Men annual #1
Marvel’s being cagey with their information about Uncanny X-Men #8-10 as well as annual #1, which makes me believe that they are leading into yet one more restart sometime soon. These mutant men sure like their very first issues, don’t they? Intriguingly, the cover of Uncanny X-Men annual #1 features at least nine different versions of Cyclops!
Marvel Knights 20th #6
The marvel Knights 20th anniversary miniseries concerns an end in January, as well as Marvel’s appealing “a trick that may shatter the extremely foundation of the marvel Universe!” Again? These comic book universes are never going to be old sufficient to drink!
Avengers #12
Avengers #12 provides an all-new trick Avengers team, based in Wakanda! state howdy to Gorilla Man, Ka-Zar, as well as the other new Agents of Wakanda. Meanwhile, Avengers #13 introduces the Iron Fist of 1,000,000 B.C.! Why?…
Immortal Hulk #11
He may be the Immortal Hulk, however he’s likewise in Hell! (and in great company!) in Immortal Hulk #11 & 12.
Tony Stark: Iron guy #8
Anybody keep in mind the traditional Iron guy story “Demon in a Bottle”? Well, it had to happen… Tony Stark: Iron guy #8 introduces “Digital Demon in a Bottle!” Is he addicted to his cell phone? Can you see Tony Stark on Tinder?
Captain America #7
Artist Adam Kubert joins writer Ta-Nehisi Coates in Captain America #7, where Cap is desired for murder! Cover by Alex Ross.
Black Panther vs. Deadpool #4
Black Panther vs. Deadpool #4 (of 5) — A traditional marvel team-up gone awfully wrong! only one problem left!
Doctor unusual #10
Doctor unusual #10 is really physician unusual #400!!! (Please don’t make me do the math!) It’s a 48-page story with art by Jesus Saiz, Chris Bachalo, Kevin Nowlan, as well as even much more artists doing writer mark Waid’s bidding. I quote for mark Waid once. Please don’t make me tell that story… Waid waves his hands a lot, as well as a wonderful story will appear! as well as then later Dr. unusual appears in Moon woman as well as Devil Dinosaur #39, however that wasn’t Waid’s idea. (I think.) (This task is hard.)
Wolverine: The long night Adaptation #1
Wolverine is lastly back in Return of Wolverine #5 in January. That exact same month, Wolverine: The long night Adaptation #1 (of 5) debuts — based on the hit scripted podcast “Wolverine: The Dark Night” written by Benjamin Percy with art by Marciko Takara. Meanwhile, Dead guy Logan encounters Mysterio who implies to set in movement the massacre at the crux of Logan’s apocalyptic future timeline. state that five times truly fast!
X-Force #2
Mutant logic: X-Force has been framed for murder! To remove their names, they reluctantly team-up with the young cable television as well as Deathlok. perhaps X-Force #2 may discuss more.
Uncanny X-Men 3D #1 (#268)
Marvel is reprinting the landmark Uncanny X-Men #268 in 3-D by Chris Claremont as well as Jim Lee. Which is now old sufficient that everybody has to wear glasses to checked out it. 3-D Glasses, that is! (included)
Kirby Is Fantastic! King-Size HC
Marvel is now doing some super-Giant “King-Size” volumes featuring traditional Jack Kirby artwork. issue is, they’ve neglected to mention the actual dimensions of this large-scale treat (nor show us the actual cover) which makes it truly challenging to suggest it. Which I truly want to (it includes all the early traditional FF stories by Stan as well as Jack), however I just can’t without all the info. possibly marvel ought to resolicit this next month — including the dimensions of the book! It’s the least marvel ought to do for a 320-page $100 hardcover!
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KC CARLSON composed this column under the influence of a great deal of chilly medicine as well as extremely bit sleep. He promises not to do it again. (At least this week…)
WESTFIELD COMICS is not accountable for the dumb things that KC says. particularly that thing that truly irritated you. I’m really as well exhausted to be irritated this week. however wasn’t the season premiere of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow awesome! Made me desire I was really at Woodstock!