Scott and Dan pick the comics they’re most looking forward to…
Dan Greenfield, editor, 13th Dimension
Batman #100, DC. I’ve been eluding to this lately, but I expect this will be my last new Batman comic for awhile. (Other than finishing out Three Jokers.) This isn’t a “You kids get off my lawn!” thing. It’s just that I’ve reached the point where it’s clear that I’m not the target audience for most modern, mainstream comics. And I accept that. I still live a very rich Bat-life and am glad that there are tons of comics for others to enjoy. I’m just ready to move on from the new stuff – though I can always be drawn back in by the right creative team or concept.
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Wonder Woman #1 Facsimile Edition, DC. I’m not 100 percent sure, but I think this is the last Facsimile Edition DC has on the schedule. I’ll buy it just to show support for FEs, though it looks like the ship has sailed at DC.
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Marvel Fanfare #10, Facsimile Edition, Marvel. Hey, another George Perez Facsimile Edition! It doesn’t appear that Marvel has given up on these, so again, I’ll keep buying to show my support. (That and, y’know, I LOVE THEM.)
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Back Issue #122 and Jack Kirby Collector #79, TwoMorrows. The great history mag publishers has two terrific ones this week. (Click here for a SNEAK PEEK at Back Issue; click here for Jack Kirby Collector.)
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The Official Handbook of the Conan Universe Anniversary Edition, Marvel. A 40th anniversary replica of the original. Dig it.
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True Believers, Marvel. More reprints, more money. Marvel’s got a first-rate three-fer for you this week. Like Marvel Fanfare, they’re all linked to the much-delayed Black Widow movie. (Same with the WW #1 Facsimile Edition and Wonder Woman 1984.)
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Archie Halloween Spectacular #1, Archie. Halloween and Archie. You bet!
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The Amazing Spider-Man #49 (aka #850), Marvel. Hey, the Green Goblin’s back. Cool. But dig this go-go Bruce Timm variant. That’s worth the $9.99 price of admission alone.
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Scott Tipton, contributor-at-large, 13th Dimension
Black Widow Epic Collection: The Coldest War, Marvel. Another release undoubtedly planned to coincide with the eternally delayed Black Widow film, it’ll still be nice to get all this classic Natasha material back in print. (Also includes Marvel Fanfare #10, by the by.)
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New Mutants Epic Collection: Cable, Marvel. Another release undoubtedly planned to coincide with the eternally delayed New Mutants film, it’ll still be nice to get all this classic New Mutants material back in print. I’ve actually never read any of these, and I’ve gained an appreciation for Rob Liefeld in recent years, so I’ll be picking this up.
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — Too Long A Sacrifice #3, IDW Publishing. Tensions rise on Deep Space Nine, along with the body count, as Odo has to deal with his new partner from Federation Security in the hopes of stopping a killer! Artist Greg Scott is doing amazing stuff here. (Note from Dan: Written by Scott and his brother David!)
October 5, 2020
“I’ve reached the point where it’s clear that I’m not the target audience for most modern, mainstream comics.”
It’s been a pretty steady attrition for me for the last decade. Mostly just reprints, and the odd one-shot or miniseries here and there now. More time to catch up on old stuff I missed from the last 80 years worth of comics!
October 5, 2020
I think the whole story telling has jumped the shark. Where we were treated to the once a year JLA/JSA team-up, today it’s nothing but these huge complex “crisis”.
Theres a reason I think I can enjoy everything from the 40’s to the ‘80s but not much going forward. The fun just isn’t there any more. If they will publish them (reprints), I’ll buy them.
October 5, 2020
It is a good think we’re old enough to remember what records are, because we all sound like broken ones.
The “big event” story-telling has taken the fun out for me too. I don’t think I’ve enjoyed a new Batman comic since Paul Dini’s run. 99% of what I buy is reprints of old stuff.
Another part of the problem is that DC and Marvel no longer take submissions and only hire creators who have a “name.” They aren’t replenishing the talent pool.
October 5, 2020
“I’ve reached the point where it’s clear that I’m not the target audience for most modern, mainstream comics.”
I came to that conclusion several years ago and I’m also fine with that. It’s the same with all of pop culture – TV programs, movies, etc. Fortunately, I can usually buy my favorite classic movie, TV show, or music on disc or stream them. And if comic book publishers want my money, they will have to do the same thing – offer classic material in print and online formats.
October 5, 2020
That Bruce Timm variant cover with Mary Jane Watson is so mondo cool!
October 6, 2020
Are you sure the Twomorrows publications are in stores this week? They are listed in the Diamond new releases for the week.
October 6, 2020
They are shipping, though some stores get them at different times.