This week, Neil Gaiman asks the question "Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?" Let's hope he gives us a more solid answer than ol' Grant has so far.
Anyways, Batman #686 is this weeks most anticipated and it should be pretty awesome. I've been waiting for this one to hit since it was first announced. Looks like an Alex Ross cover too:
Always excited about Scalped and Gravel. Thor might be one of the better comics you aren't reading. Or maybe it's one of the better comics you ARE reading. I honestly don't know how well that one sells.
I think I might be in the minority on my excitement level for Incognito. Seems like everyone else is bouncing off the walls about it. I do love Brubaker, but I didn't feel like the first issue was as awe inspiring as I remember feeling after reading the first issue of Criminal. It's Brubaker though and he does like to take his time and build his stories, so I'm sure this will be pretty epic by the time it's done.
Also, many thanks to Negative Man and The Floronic Man for holding down the fort while I've been MIA.This year has already brought so much comicy goodness. For example:
Incognito #1 Holy balls is this good. Not only is Criminal getting better and better every month, but now Brubaker and Phillips give us a new series that promises to be one of the best around. I've always been a sucker for books about villains, especially when they end up the protagonist. Incognito is deliciously pulpy and full of violence and swears. Zack Overkill/Andersen is already proving to be a deep and interesting main character, and the teaser in the back of the issue mentioning future villains and sidekicks is oooooh so exciting. I cannot wait till the next issue, pick this bad boy up! The Goon #31 Phenomenal. This issue perfectly displays Eric Powell's mastery of comedy, tragedy, action, and everything in between. Labrazio's return culminates in a street fight involving most of Lonely Street's main residents. Despite victory over the Priest and Labrazio, with the death of his one true love Goon really seems ready to walk away from Lonely Street forever. Let's hope not, or at least hope he brings Franky with him. Ugh this comic is so good. Please tell me you're reading it. If not, pick up all of the trades and thank me later. Besides these, Kickass returned with issue 5 and, well, it was good. I've kind of lost a bit of passion for the title after the long delay, hopefully it will pick up again.
Back to Brooklyn is fucked up and great. I can't wait until Jimmy Palmiotti illustrates a new book.
I still have to read Northlanders, Fantastic Four, and Scalped. Plus, tomorrow brings:
Walking Dead #57 Invincible Iron Man #9 Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #2 The Boys #26
Criminal might be on hiatus again, but don't think for a second Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips will leave us hangin'.
Incognito is being billed as noir meets superheros. It's about a super villain who is in the Witness Protection program, but he can't stop thinking about the glory days when he was free to rob banks and blow things up. What do you think will happen? Judging by the cover, my guess is banks will get robbed and shit will get blown up. Then the dude will light his stogie with a Benjamin. Wahoo!
This time the preview comes via CBR, and you can check it out here. Maybe one day Spoilerz Plz will be big enough to get exclusive previews. Brub- if you're reading this, call me!
Looks like this is scheduled for release the first week in January, but I could have sworn that it was supposed to come out in December. Either way, be on the look out.
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