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The Pull List – 3rd March 2010

March 1st, 2010 | Posted in Comics

A pretty small week for me this week, thankfully -

Adventure Comics #8 – The seeds for the whole ‘Legion in the 21st Century’ thing have been sown for a while and seems to be coming together with the Last Stand of New Krypton but I wonder if this was this the original intent – or whether it’s a patchwork make-fit to tidy up Geoff Johns’ loose ends now he’s moved up the ladder?

Justice League: Cry for Justice #7 – Okay, I thought this was out last week but my point still stands: I’ll be picking it up just so I can make fun of it!

Amazing Spider-Man #623 – Not really that sure I want to see more of the new Vulture, not when the old one has the potential to be such an unexpected bad-ass; his story in the recent Web of Spider-Man was a highlight of that series.

Deadpool Team-Up #895 – We’ve talked about this. Don’t judge me.

Girl Comics #1 – I know I made some noise about this and Marvel Her-Oes before but there’s enough good talent on display here to make me want to check it out. But at $5 a pop? That’s pushing it…

Mighty Avengers #34 – For a book I was considering dropping I’ve enjoyed the last few issues quite a bit – so I’m here to the end of the road for the title. Or another two issues after this.

Prelude To Deadpool Corps #1 – Even for me, this is overkill. So, trades…probably.

Buffy #34 Yes, despite not being overly impressed with this book, I’m still picking it up. This issue, the big Twilight reveal – which I’m sure would be a big reveal if it wasn’t spoiled two months in advance. For now, I call time-travel, alternate-future shenanigans.

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The Pull List – 3rd February 2010

February 1st, 2010 | Posted in Comics

Well, I haven’t got to the store for last week on account of being in the UK (and yes, I know there are comic stores here too – I was in a couple in Manchester on Saturday, Forbidden Planet and Traveling Man, but I don’t see the point in spending more money to buy comics and fly them back over to where I could get them cheaper) – but here’s the pull list for the week!

Red Robin #9 – Continues to be one of the two Batman family books that I still get. Good solid fun – but I suspect it may end up as a trade pick pretty soon.

Superman: World of New Krypton #12 – This has been a pretty good series, especially in conjunction with the other Superbooks. Not too sure about the upcoming War of the Supermen, though…

Deadpool Team-Up #896 – I don’t want to talk about it.

Marvel Heartbreakers – This sounds like it could be fun but it depends on the creative talent. Even so, I’ll give it a look.

Nova #34 – I don’t know how many times I need to say it: great superhero book.

Siege #2 – The first issue of this felt like almost pure set-up. Bendis really needs to deliver quickly.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer #32 – I wonder who Twilight i – what? Stupid internet…

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Rich’s Pull List – 7th October 2009

October 5th, 2009 | Posted in Comics

I’m even stupider than I thought. I accidentally added this to be posted in the PM instead of the AM, which means that my last post makes little sense. Maybe now it will.

After what has been a heavy few weeks, this one is finally a little smaller.

Batman & Robin #5 – I was pretty impressed with Tan’s work last issue after my doubts; that’ll learn me.

Batman Annual #27 – Probably not. I have little interest in the new Azrael in spite of Fabian Nicieza’s involvement.

Justice League: Cry for Justice #4 – This has become a must-read for all the wrong reasons.

REBELS Annual: Starro the Conqueror – Again, probably not. The title’s hanging by a thread with me and I don’t really need the origin of a villain I’m not interested in.

Superman: World of New Krypton #8 – Kal’s in charge of the Kryptonian army and the Thanagrians are invading. Where’s Hawkman when you need him, eh? Oh, dead…

Amazing Spider-Man #608 – ‘Who was Ben Reilly’ kicks off – and I think that mean that Kaine’s on his way back. Color me excited! That was ’90s slang for you. I’m so hip.

Astonishing X-Men #31 – Still being published? Ellis is joined by Phil Jiminez; expect big ideas, detailed artwork and big delays.

Dark Reign The List Secret Warriors – As I’ve said before, I’m sticking with Secret Warriors till Dark Reign’s done, but then I’m out unless there’s a major change in focus and direction.

Doctor Voodoo Avenger Of The Supernatural #1 – Probably not picking this up, but…but…I’m interested.

X-Babies #1 – Once again, probably won’t pick this up (even though I liked the X-Babies back in the day), but that’s a nice cover.

X-Men vs Agents Of Atlas #1 – The title that won’t die comes back with an X-Men mini to boost interest. I’ll be there.

Proof #24 – These stand alone issues are often better than the arcs. This one focuses on one of the fairies, which sounds bad but probably won’t be.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer #29 – Things finally seem to be picking up momentum. One that probably reads better in trades, but I’ve been saying that for a while now.

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Rich’s Pull List – 2nd September 2009

August 31st, 2009 | Posted in Comics

After a couple of weeks that were very heavy, we’ve finally got a light week!

Batman #690 – This has been pretty entertaining under Winick, and I’m very much on board with Dick as Batman.

Justice League: Cry for Justice #3 – This, I have to admit, is more to laugh about it than any other reason. I can only assume James Robinson is writing badly on purpose, because he’s certainly capable of doing a hell of a lot of better than this.
Magog #1 – A series I can’t imagine anyone asked for – but the creative team of Giffen and Porter is pretty damn good.
Supergirl Annual #1 – The origin of Superwoman; any chance we’ll get any word on Lucy Lane’s missing baby? Probably not.
Agents Of Atlas #10 – I was going to bow out after #8, but the news that the series is ending then continuing in the backup in Hercules’ book made me come back for the end of the run.
Essential Sub-Mariner Vol 1 - Oh yes.
Invincible Iron Man #17 – This is now dragging somewhat – but it’s still a pretty damn good book. Wish the guy who wrote this was writing X-Men instead of that other guy.
Torch #1 – Maybe…I’ve always liked Jim Hammond but I’m not sure he can really support his own series.

Buffy #28 – Nothing inspiring to say about this comic any more. It’s just there, that’s all.

Proof #23 – The finale of the Julia arc. Not really feeling the comic recently, but I’ll probably soldier on if only because of how astonishingly well researched the comic is. Go look up Julia Pastrana for the full, horrifying truth about this arc’s central character.
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Not Coming Soon to a Theatre Near You…

August 7th, 2009 | Posted in Comics
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…which is a shame because I kind of like this poster design.

There’s another one at the link which reflects the Dark Horse comic (and is a photoshopped wonder), but the more I read of that the more bored by it I become, sadly.

File this under ‘will never happen, but would have been nice’…

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Rich’s Pull List – 5th August 2009

August 4th, 2009 | Posted in Comics

A day late due to a great few days in Key Largo, but here’s this week’s list – and it’s decent sized…

Doom Patrol #1 – I’m intrigued. Not a huge fan of the characters, but I generally like Giffen’s work so I may – may - take a look.

Justice League : Cry for Justice #2 – First issue was hilariously bad and over the top as everyone went looking for “…JUSTICE!” but I’ll probably pick it up.

Superman : World of New Krypton #6 – Consistently good, surprisingly enough.

The Red Circle : The Hangman #1 – Another I may take a look at. I’m one of the few that liked the last iteration of the Archie heroes.

Agents Of Atlas #9 – A book that I’m not particularly enamored with that I just can’t seem to quit. All the pieces should work together here, but I’m not sure they do.

Amazing Spider-Man #601 – Last issue was great – and this time, MJ’s back. Good stuff.

Captain America Reborn #2 – Not 100% on Steve Quantum Leap-ing through time, but I trust in Bru.

Invincible Iron Man #16 – Fraction is really rocking this book. Pity he’s driving X-Men into the ground.

Spider-Man And The Human Torch HC – I have the mini already but I cannot recommend this highly enough. Five stories of Spidey & Johnny through their careers with great art from Ty Templeton and spot-on characterization from Dan Slott. Great, funny stuff.

War Of Kings #6 – This has been an excellent mini-series – an event done the way events should be; with high stakes, tight plotting and (hopefully) lasting repercussions. Excellent. Although…I fear for Crystal. She and Ronan have been the heart of this series and I can’t help thinking she may pay a price for that.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer #27 – Good grief, this is boring. Focus, people, please.

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Chris’s Pull List – June 24, 2009

June 22nd, 2009 | Posted in Comics

It looks like this is going to be a small week despite all of those Marvel books I would like to check out, but I’m holding back:

Amazing Spider-Man #598 – So. This was the plan for Harry’s return? Interesting.

Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1 – Call me curious. I’ve heard good things about this crossover so I’m going to check it out. Plus, it’s Matt Fraction. How could you go wrong?

Dynamo 5 #22 – I’m so behind on this series. I need to get back to reading it. The comics are sitting here; I just keep pushing them off to the side. I’m so mean.

G.I. Joe #6 – This series continues to be my guilty pleasure because it just makes me happy to be reading comics. Plus, that Robert Atkins is a really good artist!

Gotham Sirens #1 – While I’m not super excited about this book, I’m curious.

Fusion #2 – I liked the first issue of this Top Cow/Marvel crossover. It doesn’t hurt that Abnet and Lanning are writing it.

Ms. Marvel #40 – This is just one of those Marvel books that are so good and very few people are talking about it. We’re just over the three year mark and it’s just getting better. Brian Reed is awesome!

Predator #1 – I’m a fan of the Predator movies (yes, even the second one) and I’ve enjoyed a number of the comic books that have come out. I really enjoyed the new ALIENS series that’s out by Dark Horse and I’m hoping this is more of the same. It’s written by John Arcudi and drawn by Javier Saltares. What could go wrong?

Proof #21 – This book is Rich and Chris Approved! Go buy it!

Red Sonja #45 – Here’s another one of those Brian Reed series that has a great female lead that doesn’t take crap from anyone. Good stuff.

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Oz is back!

April 8th, 2009 | Posted in Comics

For some reason, having Oz on the cover of Buffy #26 makes me very happy indeed – although the series itself has been in a slump for months now.

Oz FTW!

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The Pull List – 4th February 2009

February 2nd, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized

A pretty decent week this week -

Adventure Comics #0 – Mainly a reprint but some extra stuff as well, like the Origins and Omens thing.

Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #3 – This is better than the main series…which isn’t saying much, but still…

Agents Of Atlas #1 – Yes!

Amazing Spider-Man #585 – Character Assassination continues – this book’s on a roll right now.

Astonishing Tales #1 – Picking this up out of principle – and because I like anthologies.

Black Panther #1 – Picking this up for the variant cover, and because I’m vaguely interested, admittedly.

Cable #11 – Still enjoying this more than I’d like to admit.

Invincible Iron Man #10 – Fraction’s really making this his own.

Punisher #2 – Sticking through the first arc; the first issue was a pleasant surprise.

Secret Warriors #1 – Giving it a try.

War Of Kings Darkhawk #1 – Ohhhh yes…

X-Men vs Hulk #1 – Wolverine, Colossus and the Hulk in a Claremont book? I’ll at least give it a look.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer #22 – Steven DeKnight comes on board for an arc (or an issue, not sure which).

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The Pull List – January 7th 2009

January 5th, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized

The first pull list of the New Year (well, aside from last week’s) and I’m already a week behind as I didn’t get to the store since New Year…

You know, I’m not sure I could have repeated myself more in that sentence if I tried.

Detective Comics #852 – Fun and games with Hush. Again.

Faces of Evil: Grundy – I’ve always liked Grundy, outside of his last incarnation in JLA, so having Scott Kolins on this sounds good to me.

Trinity #32 – I’m this deep in it now that I’m buying out of stubbornness but honestly this has really, really got boring.

Amazing Spider-Man #582 – I recommend this book to anyone right now, anyone at all.

Cable #10 – Fun but a little slow moving.

Dead Of Night Featuring Werewolf By Night #1 – I may pick this up because Jack Russell is one of my favorite under-utilized characters.

Invincible Iron Man #9 – The new status quo for the MU has certainly given Iron Man a shake-up. Fraction’s producing a very readable book here.

Official Index To The Marvel Universe #1 – I like the idea of this but I think it may have been better served to be online. I’ll take a look anyway.

Punisher #1 – Again, I’ll take a look but I’ve always been uncomfortable with the Punisher in the mainstream Marvel Universe.

Secret Invasion War Of Kings One Shot – Looking forward to this as the Inhumans have been very well-used these past few years.

Spider-Man Fear Itself #1 – Never been a fan of Man-Thing but it’s Spidey…

War Of Kings Saga – Hey, it’s free.

X-Men Manifest Destiny #5 – The back-ups have been way more entertaining than the lead, unfortunately.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #21 – Love that cover.
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