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DoctorFinger
05-19-2009, 08:44 PM
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The Tiger Men just keep on keepin' on. This time we break down the Thor casting news and what it means for the Avengers film. We mourn another fan favorite book canceled before it's time. And discuss some things that you simply can't forget no matter how much you try. For a look at what you'll find in stores head over to Diamond (http://previewsworld.com/public/default.asp?t=2&m=1&c=6&s=428)

DC
Batman Battle For The Cowl #3
Ex Machina #42
Jack Of Fables #34
Trinity #51

Marvel
Agents Of Atlas #5
Amazing Spider-Man #594
Captain America #50
Fantastic Four #566
Planet Skaar Prologue
Thunderbolts #132
Uncanny X-Men #510
Wolverine Weapon X #2

Indie
Boys Herogasm #1
GI Joe #5
Invincible #62

Picks of the Week

Captain America #50 - Marvel calls this the most important issue of the series since #25, and we all know what happened in that one. That's a pretty bold claim, but for the most part this series has not only lived up to the hype, it has surpassed it.

Boys Herogasm #1 - This is sort of a 'side story' to the main narrative since the Boys themselves play only a small role in the series. You know how every summer there's a massive Crisis/War/Threat which can only be defeated by the combined forces of all the world's Heroes? That happens in this world, too. Or at least that's what the public thinks happens. In reality...well lets say there's less 'fighting' and more 'f&^%ing'.

Question of the Week - It's solicitation time, so go check out what August holds for Marvel (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090519-marvel-august-09-solicits.html), DC (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090518-dc-august-09-solicitations.html), Image (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21229) and Dark Horse (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21128). So, what looks good, what looks bad, and what gets your motor running?

Savok
05-19-2009, 08:58 PM
There's some great Deadpool covers and Lockjaw's collar on Pet Avengers.... so much crack.

I see Tobin's Model's Inc has reappeared as well, minus MJ. Oh Joe Q, you can't bugger off quick enough.

Xerxes
05-19-2009, 10:24 PM
I just finished the first X-Force TPB.... MOAR please. It seems like this series would of made the perfect plot for a game. I mean with all the villains that were brought back all needing death, including Bastion and the mystery guy with Magus.

muddi900
05-20-2009, 02:46 AM
PULLS:
Amazing Spider-Man #594
Batman Battle For The Cowl #3 (OF 3)
Captain America #50
Final Crisis Aftermath Dance #1 (OF 6)
Gigantic #4 (OF 5)
Invincible #62
Jack Of Fables #34
Planet Skaar Prologue One-Shot
Supergirl #41
Tiny Titans #16

QOTW:
Motherfuckers killed Captain Britain and MI13. Bastards. It's your fault, assholes! Go read your Red Hulk[/rant]

Incredible Hulk returning with Greg Pak, so that looks cool and Adventure Comics #1, yaaay!

Those Hellboy Library Editions look fantastic. I wish I could afford them, or DH would reissue the Sin City ones.:(

DoctorFinger
05-20-2009, 06:27 AM
Here's my cover of the month, to Red Robin #3 by Francis Manapaul

http://i.newsarama.com/preview_images/dcnew/aug09/2/redrob_cv3.jpg

muddi900
05-20-2009, 10:32 AM
Oh, August also has Ultimate Spider-man and Avengers.

Spigot
05-23-2009, 02:48 PM
Gah! I missed Herogasm. Well, if it's just a mini, I'll wait and get the trade.

And is it just me, or are the Comic Day threads not getting the front page treatment any more? I keep missing them until I go digging later in the week.

I went and did my monthly (or so it seems) comic run and while it was somewhat hefty ($100) it was mostly trades and manga, so it works out.

As for the QOTW, I'm both happy and sad to see Deadpool splashed around so much. I mean, I like the fact that he's getting his time in the spotlight and all, but it's almost too much.

By the way, I'm reading the Ultimates 3 trade and it's not awful, but it's a far, far cry from the quality of the first two volumes of Ultimates. The biggest sin it commits is just how hard it's trying in an effort to be shocking. When you make shock value the core conceit of your piece of art and have very little to back it up, well, it kind of falls apart after not very long.

One other question: Is there going to be a Captain America omnibus with issues 26-50? I've basically sat out the past 25 issues with the hopes of getting it all at once. Please tell me I haven't been waiting in vain.

DoctorFinger
05-23-2009, 11:15 PM
It was on the front page this week, but not two weeks ago when there was no new podcast. And it won't be front-paged this week either since Sazime and I can't record this week. You'll just have to dig for it ;)

muddi900
05-24-2009, 01:18 AM
One other question: Is there going to be a Captain America omnibus with issues 26-50? I've basically sat out the past 25 issues with the hopes of getting it all at once. Please tell me I haven't been waiting in vain.

No, it totally sucks ass, that's why we are still reading it. :p

Spigot
05-24-2009, 06:06 AM
No, it totally sucks ass, that's why we are still reading it. :pI didn't ask if it's good. I KNOW it's good. It's Brubaker!

I just wanted to know if it has another omnibus collection heading our way or if I need to start grabbing a pile of trades.

smartass :D

muddi900
05-24-2009, 06:57 AM
Fall '09. maybe. Winter '10, definitely.

and the correct color to hide text is #222222

Spigot
05-24-2009, 07:18 AM
Fall '09. maybe. Winter '10, definitely.

and the correct color to hide text is #222222Maybe I didn't want to hide it... :P