GEEKLY WEEKLY GUIDE (May 29, 2013)

Here are our picks of comics (singles, TPBs, HCs OGNs, Toys, Apparel and other geeky stuff) and what-not that will be released weekly . We know that comic books and other geeky merchandise are expensive. But, we are here to for you on what books & trade of geekery are great and worthy of buying.

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The MUST GET #1 Singles of this week

Adventures of Superman #1

Don’t miss the debut of this all-new, digital-first series starring The Man of Tomorrow, written and illustrated by some of comics’ finest talents! Journey into Superman’s past in a tale written by Ender’s Game author Orson Scott Card and Aaron Johnson, with art by TOM STRONG’s Chris Sprouse and Karl Story! Plus, witness Superman’s first encounter with the work of Lex Luthor, brought to you by Jeff Parker (Hulk) and Chris Samnee (Daredevil)!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

The Wake #1 (of 10)

Writer: Snyder, Scott
Artist: Murphy, Sean
Cover Artist: Murphy, Sean
When the Department of Homeland Security approaches Marine Biologist Lee Archer for help with a new threat, she finds herself plunged into the depths of the Arctic Circle to a secret, underwater oilrig where they discovered something miraculous and terrifying.
Format: FC, 32pg., LIMITED SERIES
Price: $2.99

X-Men #1

Writer: Wood, Brian
Artist: Coipel, Olivier
Cover Artist: Coipel, Olivier
Because you demanded it! The X-Women finally get their own book, from critically acclaimed superstars Brian Wood (X-MEN, ULTIMATE X-MEN, DMZ, The Massive) and Olivier Coipel (AVX, HOUSE OF M, THOR)! An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to earth. Meanwhile, Jubilee has come home, and she’s brought with her an orphaned baby who might hold the key to the earth’s survival…or its destruction. Against a backdrop of what seems like an alien invasion and an eons-spanning war between brother and sister, Storm steps up and puts together a team to protect the child and stop a new threat that could destroy all life on earth!
Variant: Blank, Manara, Young, 50th Anniversary, Deadpool covers. Consult local retailers for availability.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

DC New 52 Goodness

Justice League of America #4

Writer: Johns, Geoff
Artist: Finch, David
Cover Artist: Finch, David
The League uncovers the leader of The Secret Society of Super-Villains-but can such a diverse group of heroes defeat the collective might of the Society? And in the backup story, Manhunter goes behind the scenes to learn more about the Secret Society!
Variants available. Contact local retailer for more information.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

Phantom Stranger Vol. 1: A Stranger Among Us TP

Writer: DiDio, Dan
Artist: Anderson, Brent Eric
Cover Artist: Anderson, Brent Eric
* Who has been sacrificed? Who is guilty? Who can save us? And who is The Phantom Stranger? Cursed for a betrayal that affected the very course of history, the Stranger walks the Earth attempting to atone for his sins. His actions have consequences, and as he fulfills his duty, the people he encounters will never be the same.
* Collecting THE PHANTOM STRANGER #0-5.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $14.99

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Amazing Marvel NOW Titles collected this week! Why isn’t Superior (Spider-Man) not to get released in hardcover

Superior Spider-Man Vol. 1: My Own Worst Enemy Now TP

Writer: Slott, Dan
Artist: Stegman, Ryan
Cover Artist: Stegman, Ryan
Peter Parker spent a lifetime fighting to improve the world, but his story ended dramatically with a final, fatal sacrifice. Now, Peter’s arch-enemy Dr. Octopus has taken control of his body – and his life. Otto Octavius is Spider-Man! And he’s determined to prove himself Superior to his former foe in every way. But his baptism of fire will come when he faces down the new Sinister Six! Is the new Spider-Man in cahoots with J. Jonah Jameson? And has Carlie Cooper figured out his secret identity? Plus: Spider-Man and Mary Jane ‘reunited’! The return of the Vulture! And how many people must die before the Superior Spider-Man will kill a super villain? Find out as Otto battles Massacre, with hundreds of lives in the balance! A new era of web-slinging excitement starts NOW! Collecting SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #1-5.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $17.99
Deadpool Vol. 1: Dead Presidents Now TP

Writer: Duggan, Gerry
Artist: Moore, Tony
Cover Artist: Darrow, Geof
Dead former United States presidents, from George Washington to Gerald Ford, have been resurrected – and that’s bad. The Marvel heroes can’t be the ones to stop them. Someone is needed with the reputation, skills and plausible deniability to take out these com-monsters in chief. Deadpool time is NOW! Be here as Deadpool de-un-deadifies ex-presidents left and right – matching wits with Tricky Dick Nixon, fighting a grudge match against Honest Abe Lincoln and battling Ronald Reagan – in space! Do you need more than that?! Fine, then: monkeys! And not everyone escapes the epic finale alive – besides the presidents, duh. This is the Deadpool series you will marry someday! In Wade We Trust! Collecting DEADPOOL (2013) #1-6.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $15.99

Thor God of Thunder Premiere Vol. 1: God Butcher HC

Writer: Aaron, Jason
Artist: Ribic, Esad
Cover Artist: Ribic, Esad
Throughout the ages, gods have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW!, Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future. The only hope for these ravaged worlds is for Thor to unravel the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher! In the distant past, Thor follows the bloody wake of murdered gods across the depths of space. In the present, the Thunder God discovers a forgotten cave that echoes with the cries of tortured gods – and is shocked to find himself among them! And thousands of years from now, the last god-king of ruined Asgard makes his final stand against the God Butcher’s berserker legions. As three Thors from three eras race to stop the God Butcher, the full extent of his vicious scheme takes terrifying shape! Collecting THOR: GOD OF THUNDER #1-5.
Format: HARD COVER
Price: $24.99

All New X-Men Premiere Vol. 2: Here To Stay HC

Writer: Bendis, Brian Michael
Artist: Marquez, David
Cover Artist: Immonen, Stuart
Yesterday’s X-Men continue to adjust to a present day that’s simultaneously more awe-inspiring and more disturbing than any future the young heroes had ever imagined for themselves. And things get even more dangerous when the villainous duo Mystique and Sabretooth target our young time-travelers – starting with Cyclops! Plus: How will Earth’s Mightiest Heroes react to the time-swept X-Men? Find out when the Avengers visit the Jean Grey School! But they’re not the only ones to do so, as the outlaw Uncanny X-Men drop by for a recruiting session. Who will join the adult Cyclops and his revolutionary crew? The answer will shock you! All this – and the original five X-Men get new costumes! Acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis further defines the future – and the past – of the X-Men! Collecting ALL-NEW X-MEN #6-10.
Format: HARD COVER
Price: $24.99

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Give cash donations for Tony (Tuason), he wants this ABSOLUTE!

Absolute Top Ten HC

(W) Alan Moore (A) Gene Ha, Zander Cannon (CA) Gene Ha
In Neopolis’s Precinct 10, where every citizen is blessed with super powers, they are the law: A talking, armored dog. A genetically engineered ‘perfect woman.’ A high-tech cowboy. An indestructible man. A rookie with a toy box full of ‘helpers.’ These are the cops of the Eisner Award-winning series TOP 10. Now, their adventures, written by Alan Moore, are collected in this new, slipcased edition featuring TOP 10 #1-12, SMAX #1-5, a story from AMERICA’S BEST COMICS SPECIAL #1 and the graphic novel TOP 10: THE FORTY-NINERS.
Format: HARD COVER
Price: $99.99

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Marvel dominates this week

Indestructible Hulk #8

Writer: Waid, Mark
Artist: Simonson, Walter
Cover Artist: Simonson, Walter
THE STARTLING CONCLUSION OF “GODS AND MONSTER”!!! FEATURING THOR!
* The Frost Giants prepare to invade Earth!
* Not even Hulk and Thor can stand in their way–so they’ll have to call in some help!
* Plus–the secret of the Portal to Jotunheim is revealed!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

Avenging Spider-Man #21

Writer: Yost, Christopher
Artist: Checchetto, Marco
Cover Artist: Rivera, Paolo
THE CHAMELEON SANCTION PART 2 of 2
* Chameleon is loose onboard the SHIELD Helicarrier, and it’s all Spider-Man’s fault.
* And then there’s a little matter of SHIELD’s newest resident. Big. Green. Angry. Hulk-y.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

Captain America #7

Writer: Remender, Rick
Artist: Romita, John
Cover Artist: Romita, John
* Zola’s master plan revealed!
* Ian’s fate decided!
* Captain Zola’s quest for lies and injustice!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

Fury Max #12

Writer: Ennis, Garth
Artist: Parlov, Goran
Cover Artist: Johnson, Dave
* The penultimate issue of the critically acclaimed masterpiece!
* Fury faces down Barracuda in Nicaragua.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

New Avengers #6

Writer: Hickman, Jonathan
Artist: Epting, Steve
Cover Artist: Jock,
“BLUE”
? Using the knowledge gained from the Black Swan, the Illuminati rework all their plans and cross the uncrossable line.
? The first secret alliance is formed.
? If an incursion is normally RED, what does a BLUE one mean?
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

Wolverine and the X-Men #30

Writer: Aaron, Jason
Artist: Perez, Ramon K.
Cover Artist: Perez, Ramon K.
* PRELUDE TO THE HELLFIRE SAGA!
* Students are missing and Wolverine and Rachel Summers intensify their search for the Hellfire Club.
* Beast goes to the SWORD orbital HQ to ask an X-Villain for help with Broo’s sad state.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

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Image holds on to second

Chew #34

Writer: Layman, John
Artist: Guillory, Rob
Cover Artist: Guillory, Rob
On the trail of the vampire!
Format: COMIC
Price: $2.99

Lost Vegas #3 (of 4)

Writer: McCann, Jim
Artist: Lee, Janet
Cover Artist: Lee, Janet
story JIM McCANN? art / cover JANET LEE cover A JANET LEE? The stakes have never been higher. It all comes down to one hand. And if that doesn’t work, how do you create a Plan B on the fly with the galaxy’s most treacherous race has discovered you and your handful of allies? The last-page solution will shock you as Roland and his crew must make a major sacrifice.
Format: LIMITED SERIES
Price: $3.50

Mind the Gap #10

Writer: McAnn, Jim
Artist: Esquejo, Rodin
Cover Artist: Esquejo, Rodin
“WISH YOU WERE HERE,” Part Five
Life. Death. Rebirth. All of this and more await Elle when she faces her newest challenge. And it wouldn’t be the conclusion of an arc without twists, turns, shocks, and revelations! A new memory leads Elle to turn on one of her “allies”, and finally – HOODIE IS REVEALED! And no one will be prepared for what happens when they find out who it is!
Format: COMIC
Price: $2.99

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Other small books that make me smile

B.P.R.D. Vampire #3 (of 5)

Writer: Mignola, Mike
Artist: Moon, F?bio
Cover Artist: Moon, F?bio
A nobleman vampire’s life is spared after a horrific bargain made with the evil goddess Hecate, and now the bloodthirsty Simon Anders will put that deadly deal to rest.
Format: LIMITED SERIES
Price: $3.50

Last of Us American Dreams #2 (of 4)

Writer: Hicks, Faith Erin
Artist: Hicks, Faith Erin
Cover Artist: Strain, Christina
The essential tie-in story for the latest Naughty Dog Games release continues! Ellie ventures outside, discovering more of the truth about the world the way it was before the pandemic, and encounters new wonders… and new dangers. Co-scripted by Naughty Dog lead writer and art director Neil Druckmann.
Format: LIMITED SERIES
Price: $3.99

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With the low amount of good DC stuff for this week, this one is far the best

DC Comics Aquaman Artfx+ Statue New 52 Ver

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Kotobukiya’s line of DC Comics “New 52″ ARTFX+ Statues continues, capturing the new looks and costumes of heroes in the Justice League. Joining the previously released Superman, Green Lantern, Flash, and Wonder Woman is the half-Atlantean AQUAMAN! A former ruler of Atlantis who seeks to defend the world both above and below the waves, Arthur Curry is a powerful warrior and leader. While it has been revealed that he has had previous adventures with other teams, Aquaman’s first major public appearance in the relaunched New 52 continuity was in the pages of Justice League, joining the other heroes against Darkseid and his forces.
The current incarnation of Aquaman makes the character larger than life, with strength, intelligence, and powers that make him a valued member of the Justice League. Arthur appears here in the ARTFX+ lineup with a fantastic representation of those heroic ideals, standing with all of the quiet grace of an otherworldly ruler. Aquaman’s iconic costume is captured with every fine detail from the intricate overlapping scales of his metallic orange armor to the creases and pointed fins on his green pants and gloves. The muscular aquatic hero holds his mighty trident in his right hand, calmly staring down the threats arrayed before him from under his wavy blonde hair.
Standing nearly 8 inches tall (in the ARTFX+ 1/10th scale), Aquaman was sculpted by master artist Goutaro Takeuchi (Atelier Bamboo). Like the other Justice League members Aquaman has magnets in his feet for perfect stability on the included display base, and he’ll look great displayed on your shelf by himself or alongside his teammates. Only two more Leaguers left to go!
Format: MERCHANDISE
Price: PI

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For the kiddies, little sisters, girlfriends and (in a non-offending way) sa mga isip bata

Adventure Time Original Vol. 1: Playing Fire

Writer: Corsetto, Danielle
Artist: Sterling, Zack
Cover Artist: Sterling, Zack
AN ALL-NEW ADVENTURE TIME ORGINAL GRAPHIC NOVEL! Join Flame Princess, alongside Finn and Jake, as she leaves the Flame Kingdom and goes on her very first adventure! Written by acclaimed cartoonist Danielle Corsetto (GIRLS WITH SLINGSHOTS) and drawn by rising star Zack Sterling (BRAVEST WARRIORS, ADVENTURE TIME). A pocket black and white edition appealing to fans of SCOTT PILGRIM and Japanese manga!
Format: GRAPHIC NOVEL
Price: $11.99

Adventure Time Marceline & the Scream Queens Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Gran, Meredith
Artist: Gran, Meredith
Cover Artist: Jab,
JOIN FAN-FAVORITE CHARACTERS MARCELINE AND PRINCESS BUBBLEGUM FOR RIOT GRRL ROCK-FUELED EXCITEMENT IN THIS COLLECTION OF THE ACCLAIMED SERIES! Thanks to a newfound interest in music, Princess Bubblegum joins Marceline’s paranormal rock band for a tour across the land of Ooo! But when they’re threatened by everything from scenesters to beasts born of self-doubt, can they stay together long enough to make it to the RADDEST GIG EVER?! Written and drawn by acclaimed cartoonist Meredith Gran (OCTOPUS PIE) and featuring a back-up stories from some of the hottest independent talent in comics today, including Jen Wang, Faith Erin Hicks and many more!
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $19.99

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SOLID!

The New Teen Titans Omnibus Vol. 3 HC

Writer: Wolfman, Marv
Artist: Perez, George
Cover Artist: Perez, George
* In this third massive collection of the hit 1980s series from the acclaimed team of writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Perez, the Teen battle the villainy of H.I.V.E., face the evil Dr. Light, witness the trial of Deathstroke, and try to rescue the dark hero known as Raven from her own father, Trigon.
* Collects TALES OF THE TEEN TITANS #45- 61 and 66-67, NEW TEEN TITANS #38, NEW TEEN TITANS #1-6 and SECRET ORIGINS ANNUAL #3.
Format: HARD COVER
Price: $75.00

Punisher: Enter War Zone TP

Writer: Rucka, Greg
Artist: Checchetto, Marco
Cover Artist: Checchetto, Marco
Welcome to the war zone. The Punisher faces off against the Avengers, but it’s going to take more than bullets to take down Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. It’s the matchups you never thought you’d see – Frank Castle vs. Thor, Captain America, Iron Man and more – with his prot
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $16.99

Ultimate Comics X-Men By Brian Wood Vol. 1 TP

Writer: Wood, Brian
Artist: Medina, Paco
Cover Artist: Johnson, Dave
Brian Wood (DMZ, Star Wars, X-MEN) takes the helm as ‘Reservation X’ begins, and a brave new world for the nation’s surviving mutants starts here! Kitty Pryde tries to lead a nation of mutants, but someone close to her has different plans! Meet Mach Two, former Morlock tunnel refugee turned mutant resistance fighter! Will she side with Kitty, or become a dangerous new enemy? The mutants might hold the key to solving world hunger, but what is the deadly cost? And as the Iron Patriot guest-stars, Mach Two’s play for power takes a new turn – and leads to a fatal showdown! Collecting ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #18.1 & #19-22.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $19.99