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+Iron Man #9 & 10 by Kieron Gillen and Dale Eaglesham (May 1 & 15). So, apparently there's a movie based on this comic? A whole trilogy of them? And the third one comes out this weekend? Who knew, right? Anyway, this is the start of a new storyline that promises to reveal the secret origin of Tony Stark.
+Superior Spider-Man #9 & 10 by Dan Slott, Ryan Stegman and Giuseppe Camuncoli (May 1 & 22). Marvel and everyone involved with this book are hyping issue #9 as being just as rage-inducing, internet-breaking as ASM #700. Is this the end of Spock? The end of Ghost Peter? You'll have to read it to find out!
+Avengers #11 & 12 by Jonathan Hickman and Mike Deodato (May 8 & 22). Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, takes center stage in #11 which sees the Avengers team travel to a Hong Kong casino and get into all sorts of shenanigans. Then, in #12, the team decides to hang out in the Savage Land. Must be nice, to be able to travel.
+Avengers: The Enemy Within #1 by Kelly Sue Deconnick and Scott Hepburn (May 15). The Avengers Assemble/Captain Marvel crossover event begins here! Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, has been grounded by a serious medical condition. But, is there more to her malady than meets the eye, and does it have anything to do with the sinister figure plotting against her? Or is he just a figment of her imagination?
+Journey Into Mystery #652 by Kathryn Immonen and Valerio Schiti (May 22). Lady Sif has been having some trouble keeping her emotions in check after recent events; and, when you're a sword-slinging Asgardian, anger management can get... messy. So what better time for an ex-boyfriend to show up? Beta Ray Bill returns, and things are about to get interesting!
+X-Men #1 by Brian Wood and Olivier Coipel (May 29). It's here! It's finally here! After a lengthy delay, the lovely ladies of the X-Men are taking over! When Jubilee shows up at the Jean Grey School, she's not alone -- with her is an orphaned baby girl, who somehow holds the key to Earth's salvation or destruction. To protect the child, Storm assembles a team of X-Men, all of whom have one very obvious thing in common.
+The Movement #1 by Gail Simone and Freddie E. Williams II (May 1), and +The Green Team #1 by Art Baltazar, Franco and Ig Guara (May 22). DC gets psuedo-political with two new series! One side fights for the many, ready to fight back when those with power abuse it with powers of their own. The other is the few, willing and financially able to make your dreams for making the world a better place come true.
+Batwoman #20 by J.H. Williams, W. Haden Blackman and Trevor McCarthy (May 15). For the most part, she's managed to avoid dealing with him. But circumstances are now conspiring against Kate Kane, and a showdown with her inspiration is approaching fast. But Batman may be the least of Batwoman's worries, after this issue's stunning conclusion!
+Sword of Sorcery #8 by Christy Marx and Aaron Lopresti (May 15). Extra-sized final issue! Will heroine Amaya finally claim her destiny as the princess of Gemworld? Or will the villainous Eclipso succeed in destroying the royal house, and gain dominion over all? Find out in the thrilling series conclusion!
+Green Lantern #20 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke (May 22). It's the end of an era for Green Lantern, as writer Geoff Johns bids farewell to the franchise after nearly a decade, with an extra-sized finale! But he's not the only one departing this month, as Peter Tomasi, Tony Bedard, and Peter Milligan end their runs on Green Lantern Corps, New Guardians, and Red Lanterns.
+Earth 2 Annual #1 by James Robinson and Yildiray Cinar (May 29). In the first issue, he gave his life to end Darkseid's invasion of the Earth. Now years later, a new Batman prowls the streets of Gotham City. But who is this new caped crusader, and what is his connection -- if any -- to the original Dark Knight? Find out in this special issue, as the Atom recruits a team of heroes to combat a new threat!
+The Wake #1 by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy (May 29). There's something in the water... [/quaggan] When Homeland Security comes calling, marine biologist Lee Archer soon ends up on a ship to the Arctic Circle, where a terrifying mystery waits aboard an underwater oilrig. The author of Batman and American Vampire and the creator of Punk Rock Jesus team for an all-new Vertigo series, that explores what terrors await in the ocean's deep, dark waters.
+Spawn #231 by Todd McFarlane and Szymon Kudranski (May 1). The next evolution of Spawn continues! Jim Downing incredible abilities continue to garner him worldwide fame. But as an online group begins to uncover the secrets of the Hellspawn, a darkness grows within Jim that threatens to ruin everything, just as an old enemy returns from the shadows. A jumping-on point for new and lapsed readers!
+Ten Grand #1 by J. Michael Straczynski and Ben Templesmith (May 1). As he lays dying, an angelic figure appears before mob enforcer Joe Fitzgerald and makes him an offer. If he accepts, he avoids death and eternal damnation for the evils he has committed; but in return, Joe must die again and again in defense of righteous causes. His only reward? Five minutes at a time with Laura, his lost love. What would you do?
+The Bounce #1 by Joe Casey and David Messina (May 22). An all-new series from the author of Sex! Jasper Jenkins is The Bounce, coined "the ultimate slacker superhero for the 21st Century." Watch as Jasper deals with the everyday life of a twenty-something single male with superpowers, and occasionally gets involved in some heroics if he feels like it.
+Invincible #103 by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley (May 22). Angstrom Levy returns! Big things are happening of late in the life of Mark Grayson, known to the world as Invincible; things you'd probably know about if you've been reading this series. So, what better time for Mark's most persistently dangerous foe to resurface?
+East of West #3 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Dragotta (May 29). The opening story arc in Jonathan Hickman's sci-fi western saga continues! Powerful forces are at work and trying to bring about the end of the world, as others do everything they can to prevent it. Which side will succeed? And who will live, who will die, and who will... fall in love? It's love, apocalypse style!
+Mara #6 by Brian Wood and Ming Doyle (May 29). Not long ago, Mara Prince was on top of the world, as a celebrity athlete recognized and loved by the entire planet. But now that her superhuman abilities have fully emerged, the people of Earth have completely turned on her, leaving Mara with no one to turn to and no place to go... except, perhaps, for one. Find out Mara's ultimate fate in this thrilling conclusion!
+The Victories #1 by Michael Avon Oeming (May 1). Now an ongoing series! Still reeling from the climactic battle between Faustus and the Jackal, the Victories team must now rise to the challenge of a dangerous new threat to the United States. Who is behind these devastating attacks on our way of life, and can the team hold together long enough to uncover the truth and save the world?
+X #1 by Duane Swierczynski and Eric Nguyen (May 8). The returned vigilante known as X has toppled the "Three Pigs" criminal empire, and the remainder of Arcadia's underworld has united against him, and even allied itself with the city's police department to take him down! In a city of enemies, X has only one potential ally left: blogger Leigh Ferguson, whose muckraking exploits are getting her in over her head.
The Fall of the House of Usher #1 by Edgar Allan Poe and Richard Corben (May 15). The classic Poe story, adapted by horror comics master Richard Corben! In the House of Usher, a sickness has taken root; a madness driven by a love that dare not speak its name, and surrounded by death and decay. Into this twisted world an outsider comes, and his arrival can only mean that things are about to get worse.
+Akaneiro #1 by Justin Aclin and Vasilis Lolos (May 22). From the mind of American McGee, comes a thrilling new story blending the classic tale of Red Riding Hood with Japanese folklore myths! Kani, a novice hunter with a fearless sense of adventure, embarks on a mission against the dreaded yokai that threaten to consume the entire world. Based on the new video game from Spicy Horse Games!
+Lobster Johnson: Satan Smells a Rat by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and Kevin Nowlan (May 22). A standalone story featuring Hellboy's favorite gun-blazing vigilante! In the bowels of the city, someone is murdering the homeless and dumping their gruesome corpses for anyone to find. Who can solve these mystery behind these killings, and avenge the deaths of these unfortunate souls? None other than Lobster Johnson, of course!
+King Conan: Hour of the Dragon #1 by Timothy Truman and Tomas Giorello (May 29). Truman and Giorello reunite, to adapt the classic Howard novel into an all-new miniseries! Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and none knows this better than Conan, the conquering King of Aquilonia. But when traitors to his reign ally themselves with the ancient wizard Xaltotun, Conan finds himself overthrown and in chains! Can the aged barbarian crush his enemies and retake his crown?
+The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror #4 by Roger Langridge and J. Bone (May 8). Things aren't looking too good for ol' Cliff Secord. His rocket pack is gone, stolen just when he needs it the most. The rich and famous of Hollywood have fallen under the hypnotic spell of the enigmatic Otto Rune. And his best girl, Betty, is caught in Rune's deadly clutches. Can Cliff triumph over Rune and the arcane force he's conjured to save the day? Find out in this thrilling conclusion!
+Half Past Danger #1 by Stephen Mooney (May 15). It's the summer of 1943, and Allied Forces are battling across the globe against the forces of tyranny and evil. But on a small, remote island in the South Pacific, a group of GIs led by Staff Sergeant Tommy Flynn are about to face a new kind of danger in the war. Or rather, an old kind. The kind with scales, and claws, and teeth. The kind that ought to be extinct.
+My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic vol. 1 TPB by Katie Cook and Andy Price (May 15). Collecting the first four issues of the popular series! Something's gone wrong in the town of Ponyville, and everyone is even stranger than usual. It's up to Twilight Sparkle and her friends -- Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, Applejack, and Pinkie Pie -- to uncover the source of this new weirdness and put a stop to it. And learn a lesson on friendship along the way, I guess.
+Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #1 by Mairghread Scott, Agustin Padilla and Ken Christiansen (May 22). When Cybertron fell to the Decepticons, they bore witness. But what happened to Grimlock and the other Dinobots afterward? Wonder no more, as this new series promises to deliver non-stop, saurus-sized action! Based on the final season of the hit TV series!
+Godzilla #13 by Duane Swierczynski and Simon Gane (May 29). With Earth beset by kaiju from outer space, the team responsible for trapping Godzilla had little choice but to free him. Now Godzilla, battered and weary but unbeaten, must face off against his final, most fearsome foe yet, with the fate of the world at stake. But should he emerge victorious, team leader Boxer has a decision to make: kill Godzilla while he's wounded, or let their savior live. The series conclusion!
+Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #22 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz and Mateus Santolouco (May 29). Beginning a new storyline that promises big, exciting things for everyone's favorite irradiated terrapins! Raphael and Casey Jones decide to hit the town for a night of bro-ing it up, but their fun is spoiled when the deadly Foot Clan emerges from the shadows! What follows is only step one in the Shredder's plan of vengeance against the Turtles and their allies, and it only gets worse from there!
+The Black Bat #1 by Brian Buccellato and Ronan Cliquet (Dynamite, May 1). Dynamite revives YET ANOTHER pulp character from the 1930s with a modern spin. Tony Quinn is a mob lawyer whose inopportune display of moral fibre leaves him beaten and blinded by his employers. Given the means to make amends for his life of ill-gains by a mysterious agency, Tony now embarks on a quest of redemption by bringing his old employers to justice as... The Black Bat!
+Suicide Risk #1 by Mike Carey and Elena Casagrande (Boom!, May 1). The world is overrun with superpowered people who abuse their gifts for personal gain, and even the so-called superheroes are powerless to stop them all. After narrowly escaping death at the hands of one of these super-psychos, patrolman Leo Winters has had enough. To stop these unstoppable criminals, will Leo do the unthinkable and seek power himself? And, in doing so, risk becoming one of them?
+Valiant One-Dollar Debuts - Wave 1[/b] by Various (Valiant, May 1). In time for the one-year anniversary of their return to publication, Valiant announces the reprinting of their acclaimed first wave of titles, each priced at one dollar! First issues of X-O Manowar, Harbinger, Archer & Armstrong, Bloodshot, and Shadowman can all be yours for just a buck each. See what all the fuss is about!
+Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard vol. 2 #1 by David Peterson (Archaia, May 29). The Eisner Award winning series returns with an all-new anthology volume! As with the previous series, Legends of the Guard features tales crafted by writers and artists from throughout the industry. This issue features stories by Stan Sakai, Bend Caldwell, Nick Tapalansky, and Alex Eckman-Lawn.
+The Shadow Year One #4 by Matt Wagner and Wilfredo Torres (Dynamite, May 29). Eisner Award winner Matt Wagner continues his story of the formative years of one of comics' most famous mystery men! The Shadow continues to build his network of agents and informants throughout the city, as the beautiful and impertinent Margo Lane confronts the man posing as Lamont Cranston only to be drawn into the world of intrigue that surrounds him.
+Uber #1 by Kieron Gillen and Canaan White (Avatar, May 29). What if the Nazis used super-soldiers to win World War 2? In the heart of Europe, the German Army unleashes a squad of superpowered soldiers upon the Allied Forces, and snatches victory from the jaws of defeat. Seemingly unstoppable, these new horrors have the raw power to shape the world to Hitler's design, unless an Allied spy in enemy territory can uncover the secret behind their formidable might.
What is "On the Bullhorn"?
"On the Bullhorn" is your opportunity to get on that soapbox that TToB vacated. Each month I'll leave this space empty, and it's your job to fill it, Comic-GAF, with whatever you want. Got a book you want to promote? A writer? An artist? Got something to get off your chest, a pet peeve or storytelling trope you can't keep silent about? Just want to rant for a bit? Then type it up, provide some pics, and send it to me via PM so I can post it in the OP.
Or don't, and this can stay blank. Up to you.
This month's "On the Bullhorn" segment is brought to you by fellow GAF member frye, and can be found below in the first reply. Be sure and check it out!
Spoilers. In the age of digital comics, they are increasingly becoming an issue in these threads, as the drive to be first to discuss the week's releases overrides common sense and good posting etiquette. So over the coming weeks and months, the members of Comic GAF will be collaborating on and will eventually be implementing a system of general rules for avoiding spoilers on new comics in the Comics OT thread. But for now, please abide by the temporary guidelines outlined below. And remember, you are being watched and judged by your peers.
1. Discussion of newly released comics that involves specific plot details shall be accompanied at all times by the appropriate use of the
tag function.
2. Direct posting of full-page images from newly released comics using the tags is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
3. Direct posting of images or spoilers from comics that have yet to be released is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
4. Covers, solicitation copy, and/or promotional materials shall not be considered spoilers and are allowed, unless their content involves specific plot details; in those cases, outgoing links with spoiler warnings should be used.
5. The unmarked posting of spoilers related to comics will be allowed after a period of one week (Wednesday to Wednesday) from that comic's release.[/b] ([u]NOTE:[/u] Longer? -Spike)
[b]6. Members of Comic GAF are expected at all times to exercise common sense and polite discretion as a matter of courtesy to fellow posters. I know, tough one.
7. If you are unsure of whether or not posting something would constitute a spoiler, err on the side of caution and use the [SPOILER] tags.[/b]
In short, don't try to be Stephanie Brown. Don't become... The Spoiler. For one thing, DC doesn't hate you that much.
...Maybe. ;p
Happy reading!
[url=http://marvel.com/comics/collection/42202/man-thing_omnibus_hardcover](Yes, it's an actual thing.)[/url]
2. Direct posting of full-page images from newly released comics using the tags is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
3. Direct posting of images or spoilers from comics that have yet to be released is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
4. Covers, solicitation copy, and/or promotional materials shall not be considered spoilers and are allowed, unless their content involves specific plot details; in those cases, outgoing links with spoiler warnings should be used.
5. The unmarked posting of spoilers related to comics will be allowed after a period of one week (Wednesday to Wednesday) from that comic's release.[/b] ([u]NOTE:[/u] Longer? -Spike)
[b]6. Members of Comic GAF are expected at all times to exercise common sense and polite discretion as a matter of courtesy to fellow posters. I know, tough one.
7. If you are unsure of whether or not posting something would constitute a spoiler, err on the side of caution and use the [SPOILER] tags.[/b]
In short, don't try to be Stephanie Brown. Don't become... The Spoiler. For one thing, DC doesn't hate you that much.
...Maybe. ;p
Happy reading!
[url=http://marvel.com/comics/collection/42202/man-thing_omnibus_hardcover](Yes, it's an actual thing.)[/url]
