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Posted November 27, 2012 by Norby Ela in Columns
 
 

GEEKLY WEEKLY GUIDE (Nov 28, 2012)

GEEKLY WEEKLY GUIDE (Nov 28, 2012)

Our picks of comics (singles, TPBs, HCs OGNs, Blu-Rays & DVDs and Apparel) and what not that will be released weekly . We know that comic books and merchandise are expensive. But, we are here to guide you on what books & trade of geekery are great and worthy to buy.
 

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For the kiddies… really. Just for the kiddies!

Adventure Time #10
(W) Ryan North & Various (A) Shelli Paroline & Various (CA) Chris Houghton, Tyson Hesse
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME TO JUMP INTO THE ALL-AGES SENSATION! Join Jake the Dog and Finn the Human as they have sensational adventures in the magical land of Ooo! If you haven’t checked out the comic book adaptation of the hit Cartoon Network show, now’s the time!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #1
(W) Katie Cook (A/CA) Andy Price
Welcome to Ponyville, home of Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Pinkie Pie, Applejack, and all your other favorite Ponies! Something’s not right in the town though, as some of the inhabitants are acting very, very strange! It’s up to the Mane Six to find the source of the weirdness before it’s too late!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

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One of the best and consistent books out there

American Vampire #33
(W) Scott Snyder (A/CA) Rafael Albuquerque
Blood, fire and death…the final chapter of “The Blacklist” is here and not everyone is going to make it out alive. Don’t miss the stunning conclusion to the biggest AMERICAN VAMPIRE epic so far!
Format: FC, COMIC
Price: $2.99

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DC gives their dose of their New 52

Aquaman #14
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Ardian Syaf (CA) Joe Prado, Ivan Reis
In the aftermath of “THE OTHERS,” who lives? Who dies? And what is the fate of the Atlantean relics?
The debut of the OCEAN MASTER!
Format: FC, COMIC
Price: $2.99

Batman Incorporated #5
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Chris Burnham
? Return to the future world seen in BATMAN #666, where Damian has taken over the mantle of the Bat!
? The whole world has gone mad. The only sane people left are in Arkham Asylum – where Batman is the warden!
Format: FC, COMIC
Price: $2.99

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A lot of weird stories out there… weird. But, awesome!

B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth: Return of the Master #4 (of 5)
(W) Mike Mignola, John Arcudi (A) Tyler Crook (CA) Dave Stewart, Ryan Sook
Chaos erupts as the B.P.R.D.’s forces are weakened by the crazed Russian scientist and his cult of followers. Meanwhile, the Zinco experiment at the Bureau headquarters reaches a dangerous and unexpected conclusion.
Format: LIMITED SERIES
Price: $3.50

Chew #30
(W) John Layman (A/CA) Rob Guillory
“SPACE CAKES,” Conclusion The bonus-sized wedding issue, CHEW’s half-way point, and the issue that is gonna take EVERYBODY by surprise. Sure, it’s a terrible jumping-on point for new readers, but did we mention the FREE TRI-FOLD POSTER COVER, at no extra cost?
Format: COMIC
Price: $2.99

Fatale #10
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Sean Phillips, Dave Stewart (CA) Sean Phillips
FATALE’s second arc comes to its brutal conclusion! Secrets are revealed and new mysteries are born, as our Femme Fatale star
goes from victim to hero!
And remember each issue of FATALE contains extra content, articles and
artwork that are not available anywhere but the printed single issues.
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.50

Multiple Warheads Alphabet To Infinity #2 (of 4)
(W/A/CA) Brandon Graham
Sexica and her Werewolf boyfriend run into trouble on their way to the Whaling wall while Nura keeps running into different versions of the man she was sent to kill.
Format: LIMITED SERIES
Price: $2.99

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What can I say? Marvel NOW is kicking ass!

FF #1
(W) Matt Fraction (A/CA) Mike Allred
We have seen the future and it will be fantastic! In the absence of the Fantastic Four, a substitute Four, hand-picked by the real deal–Ant-Man, Medusa, She-Hulk and Miss Thing–stand ready to guard the Earth and the nascent Future Foundation for four minutes… NOW! what could possibly go wrong?
Format: FC, COMIC
Price: $2.99

Thor God of Thunder #2
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Daniel Acuña
Throughout the ages, the gods of the Marvel Universe have been vanishing, their mortal worshippers left in chaos. NOW! the Mighty Thor follows a trail of blood that threatens to consume his past, present and future selves. The only hope for these ravaged worlds lies with the God of Thunder unraveling the gruesome mystery of the God Butcher!
Format: COMIC
Price: $3.99

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I have a man-crush on Francesco!

Captain America and Bucky: Old Wounds TP
(W) Ed Brubaker, James Asmus (A) Francesco Francavilla, Francesco Francavilla
William Nasland and Fred Davis aren’t household names, yet they were the patriots who carried on the legacy of Captain America and Bucky after the original heroes went missing in action during the final days of World War II. Decades later, Nasland is dead, and only an elderly Davis remains to tell their tale. But a deadly villain from the Invaders’ past has found his way to the future and marked Davis for death, setting up a mystery that ties together generations of heroes – one Steve Rogers and the original Human Torch must solve before the legacy of Captain America is usurped by evil! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA AND BUCKY #625-628 and WHAT IF? (1977) #4.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $16.99

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Bru & Lark teams-up again for Bucky & Dragotta’s art blasts out Hickman’s imagination

Winter Soldier Vol. 2: Broken Arrow TP
(W) Ed Brubaker (A) Michael Lark (CA) Steve Epting
Writer Ed Brubaker reunites with DAREDEVIL collaborator Michael Lark! Winter Soldier finds himself on a twisted trail from coast to coast and past to present, chasing the insane man who will become his worst enemy: a villain who knows Bucky is still alive. Old enemies resurface with new codenames, and Winter Soldier and Black Widow’s hunt gets personal in the aftermath of a tragic and savage murder. Can Bucky save the Widow from her past? And what happens if he can’t? Collecting WINTER SOLDIER #6-9.
Format: TRADE PAPERBACK
Price: $15.99

FF By Jonathan Hickman Premiere Vol. 4 HC
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Nick Dragotta (CA) TBD
The Future Foundation explores the furthest reaches of the Marvel Universe from Wakanda to the Negative Zone, encountering the Wizard and the Universal Inhumans along the way! Plus: What horror lurks inside Spider-Man and Human Torch’s bathroom? Collecting FF #17-23.
Format: HARD COVER
Price: $19.99

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Gotta catch’em all!

We Can Be Heroes Justice League 7 Pack Box Set
THE MOST POWERFUL HEROES IN THE UNIVERSE, TOGETHER IN ONE BOX SET! It’s the worst hunger crisis in 60 years. More than 9 million people in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya are in need of immediate assistance. They need our help.
We Can Be Heroes (www.WeCanBeHeroes.org) is a giving campaign designed to increase awareness and raise funds to provide relief for the drought and famine in the Horn of Africa. Using the iconic Justice League characters from DC Entertainment – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg – We Can Be Heroes helps our nonprofit partner organizations Save the Children, International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps provide on-the-ground support where it is needed most.
One small act can make you a hero. Your purchase of this very special set featuring DC Comics-The New 52 action figures will benefit We Can Be Heroes. 10% of the purchase price will go directly to saving lives.
*Allocations May Occur
Format: MERCHANDISE
Price: PI


Norby Ela

 
Now residing in San Diego, CA, I strive to work in art and further grow FlipGeeks around the world.