Six issues this week from a bunch of different weeks.
Trailblazer (One-Shot)
This is a cool little story about an assassin who travels back to the old west to become a sheriff. It’s a short story and a fun one. There’s something to be said for short stories in comics. You don’t really find them too often because you tend to need strong selling series, but I’m liking that there are more one shots now a days. Good read.
When does this come out: July 6th
Cost: 5.99
Will I read on: No need
Will I buy it: Yes
Reed Gunther #2: In a Stalac-Tight Spot!
We have Reed Gunther and Sterling’s second adventure as they ride into an old west town to hear there’s treasure in them there hills. A out of town prospector is looking for volunteers to go get the treasure and our boy Reed decides he’s up to the task, but there’s something fishy going on. Plus Starla comes to help out and it seems she’ll probably be joining the misfits through their adventures. I am loving these books, they have a great mix of humor and adventure and some good artwork taboot. Plus the Houghton brothers seem to know where they want to go with the story so it’s looking to be a good series going forward. Each story can be told as a one off so if you can’t find the first issue go ahead and start with the second.
When does this come out: July 6
Cost: 2.99
Will I read on: Definitely, I’m hooked.
Will I buy it: Most definitely
Super Dinosaur #3
Usually I don’t try and start series unless I’m able to get a hold of the first issue but when I saw that this comic was being done by Robert Kirkman I thought I might want to give it a try. I don’t think I’ve missed much but basically it’s about a boy named Derek and his pal “Super Dinosaur”, a T-Rex which can communicate with humans and has special robot suits it can put on to fight against the other evil super dinosaurs. Apparently Derek’s father and his partner found a way to give dinosaur’s mental abilities but the partner turned evil. I may not have that exactly right since I didn’t read the first two, but the comic does make sense and it’s a good combination of fun and intelligent.
When does this come out: June 29th (It apparently sold out)
Cost: 2.99
Will I read on: Yes
Will I buy it: Probably will wait for the Trade.
50 Girls 50 #2
In this second installment from Frank Cho and the gang the women find themselves in even more trouble. There’s a great gag at the very beginning when they announce the trouble and the main woman looks at the audience and says “Is anyone surprised at this point? I mean, really?” The series is still strong and it’s still selling very well so you might as well jump on the train. The art is fantastic and the women’s curves are very well done.
When does this come out: July 6th
Cost: 2.99
Will I read on: Indeed
Will I buy it: Probably will wait for the trade.
Samurai’s Blood #2
I had hoped very much that the second issue would be better then the first, however I was wrong, the second was worse then the first and even though this is only 6 issues long I don’t think I’ll continue reading. The book seems very self important and that is where the flaw is, all of the characters are incredibly one sided and do everything you expect them to do.
When does this come out: July 13
Cost: 2.99
Will I read on: Probably not
Will I buy it: No
The Red Wing #1
I love time travel, I just do, and as long as the writer has some sense of what he is doing then I usually like where they are going with it. The Red Wing is set in a world where Time Travel ended up leading to lots of Wars. Time Travel is just used to help fight the fight against the unknown danger. It also follows the travels of one particular man who goes through the army system to become a time traveler. The best thing I can say for this book is the overall pacing. The overall feel of the story is very strong and it makes me very excited to see where this is going. Plus this is the first part of a four part series and I love short series. I recommend this to any time travel fans.
When does this come out: July 13th
Cost: 3.50
Will I read on: Very likely
Will I buy it: Quite Possible