Okay, even though this is a new feature, I’ve already fallen behind. Here’s a mega wrap-up of comics and other stuff I bought in the last few weeks! As usual, click the title for a link to the publisher Web site.
Amelia Rules! The Whole World’s Crazy and Amelia Rules! Superheroes — Artist Jimmy Gownley is a regular fixture at Harrisburg-area comic book events, and I’ve always heard good things about this book, especially that Amelia Rules! is kid friendly, fun and well written. Today I was up in Harrisburg’s Whitaker Center, a science museum, to see an IMAX show on “The Forces of Nature.” In the center’s gift shop was several hardcover editions of Amelia Rules! — and best of all, they were all marked down to $5! I couldn’t pass that deal up! Purchased at The Whitaker Center.
Electric Girl Volume 2 and Volume 3 — Bought these at the same gift shop as the “Amelia” books. These were both $4 each — the same cost as some of the brand new comics further down the list for four-times the story! What’s better is that I’m already familliar with Electric Girl, having first met the writer at the Pittsburgh Comicon many years back. On that encounter I bought Electric Girl Volume 1 and a T-shirt for the wife. Who would have thought I’d come across these “on the cheap” so many years later? Purchased at The Whitaker Center.
G.I. Joe Origins No. 1 — Ah yes, ANOTHER G.I. Joe book. I had to at least try this out since its drawn by local comic book artiste Mike Hawthorne. I was particularly intrigued that it looks like Mike didn’t ink his own work. For some artists, that can be a big help in improving the finished look. I haven’t studied this book much, but it certainly is a very different look for Mike. Plus, it’s G.I. Joe! Purchased at Comic Store West.
Teen Titans No. 66, 67 and 68 — Whew! How’d I fall so far behind on this book? Beats me, but I have enjoyed it immensely for the past year. Sean McKeever got a lot of flack for his actions against the surprisingly cool DCU versions of Wendy and Marvin. I didn’t like it either, but I have enjoyed the story. However, I am not collecting Terror Titans or Titans. I just like the teen heroes. Purchased at Comic Store West.
Take A Chance No. 1 — I saw this and thought it looked kind of neat. Then I also noticed that it was a Dabel Brothers comic, a company that I have absolutely no experience with. I made that my impulse purchase of the week. The title appears to be about a female vigilante akin to DC’s Manhunter. Is that true? Purchased at Comic Store West.
Fire & Brimstone No. 2 — I bought the first issue of Fire & Brimstone around Christmas. It was enjoyable, and I totally dig Richard Moore’s art. Still, at $3.95 it’s a little much for my budget to commit to it as a regular purchase. I’d just as well buy a cheaper black and white version if it was offered. I will only pick this up sporadically and try to catch up on it when I can. Purchased at Comic Store West.
Land of Oz — The Manga: Return to the Emerald City No. 3 — Continuing to pick this up because the little one enjoys me reading it aloud. The art is fantastic too. Great kids’ book. Purchased at Comic Store West.Blue Beetle No. 36 — The last issue of what turned out to be a great book. At least Jaime lives on in the Teen Titans and the “Brave and the Bold” cartoon. Could this title’s demise signal a return of Ted Kord? Purchased at Comic Store West.
Doc Savage No. 23: The Fantastic Island & Danger Lies East — I’m a big pulp magazine fan, and I have yet to read a Doc Savage tale, so I finally broke down and got this one. I’ve read a few chapters so far and I’ve enjoyed the action despite some clunky passages here and there. (This isn’t really a comic by the way.) Purchased at Comix Connection.
Cowboys & Aliens Vol. 1— It was marked down to a buck for a full softcover of stories. I figured I could manage that. The art seemed kind of mediocre, but the topic was far to intriguing to let that get in my way. Purchased at Comix Connection.
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