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We picked up our comic books yesterday at Keith’s Komix since we were both work Wednesday night. A pretty light week which is good since the last few weeks have been rather expensive because we were catching up with our books due to the our comic-con trips over the last two months. This week Serena’s excited about the two new Aspen titles hitting the shelves, The Scourge and Fathom: Blue Descent. I’m still keeping up with Brightest Day and despite the story slowly unraveling, it has managed to keep my interest with the little tid-bits being revealed. There was no Monsterpocalypse going on last night. Keith gave a free movie pass to see STAR TREK at the AMC Streets of Woodfield in IMAX. While it wasn’t a true IMAX, the screen size was a bit bigger and the video and audio quality were definitely of IMAX quality. The only thing I didn’t like were that the seats weren’t remodeled to a stadium style seating. The mini-IMAX seating is just as the same as the regular theater seating.

We did have enough time after the movie to stop back at Keith’s Komix to see the gang and chat for a bit. Syd and I talked about the stupidity of DC retconning Wonder Woman’s origin when they dare not touch Batman’s or Superman’s origin stories. I also picked up more units and monsters for my Subterran army that Keith unboxed while looking for some Elemental Monsters and Units for Syd.

• BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL # 48
• BRIGHTEST DAY # 9
• BUFFY SEASON 8 # 36
• FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT # 1
• JSA ALL-STARS # 10
• THE MAGDALENA # 3
• THE SCOURGE # 1
• SUPERMAN/BATMAN # 75

MY PICK OF THE WEEK: BRIGHTEST DAY # 9

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO • Covers by DAVID FINCH • 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS

The resurrected have discovered their purpose for being back, but where will the knowledge lead them? Who is the new Aqualad? And what strange event is taking place around the White Power Battery in New Mexico?

SERENA’S PICKS OF THE WEEK:

FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT # 1

RETURN TO THE DEEP WITH MICHAEL TURNER’S FATHOM! Memories of the past come crashing into the present in this exciting all-new Aspen mini-series, FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT!

Aspen Matthews is the link between the world we know and the world below, but the secrets of her past have always remained shrouded in mystery-until now!

FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT journeys back to the life of Aspen’s true parents, members of the underwater race known as the Blue, and the strife they encountered before she grew to become the woman we know today. An all-new cast of characters-and some familiar faces as well-kick off this exciting premiere #1 issue in dramatic fashion! With FATHOM’s return at hand, some new creators and several familiar names are coming along for the ride! Taking charge of the writing chores is David Schwartz, known for his critically acclaimed Image Comics title Meltdown.

Art duties for all of Aspen’s curvaceous lines and intricate environments will be handled by Scott Clark of Stormwatch, Alpha Flight and X-Men fame. Together, this dynamic duo is looking forward to putting their stamp on FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT as never before! Over a decade’s worth of answers spill out onto the pages of this exciting, all new FATHOM: BLUE DESCENT mini-series!

THE SCOURGE # 1

They are taking over…
From the innovative mind of acclaimed movie producer Gale Anne Hurd, and written by superstar writer and visionary Scott Lobdell, comes this summer’s biggest blockbuster new series – THE SCOURGE!

The skies of New York City are no longer safe. In mere hours, the greatest metropolis on the planet is turned into an island of horrors, as a virus rapidly advances throughout the city transforming its citizens into savage, bloodthirsty gargoyles!! Amidst the outbreak, one man, NYPD SWAT officer John Griffin finds himself as the last remaining hope to prevent the cataclysmic spread of the virus from the island, locating his estranged son within the chaos, and saving the city itself from complete annihilation!

Featuring the astounding artwork of series artist Eric Battle, and colors by David Curiel, THE SCOURGE #1 is set to take the comic community by storm!

HAPPY READING!

~ LoneWolf

Yesterday night’s visit to Keith’s Komix was fun as usual. Not only did we have a nice stack of comic books waiting for us, we had a good time sharing our exploits at our last trip to the Chicago Comic-Con, with our friends at the store. After putting stuff on hold due to conventions, we picked up everything in our box and are now caught up! I also got to play some Monsterpocalypse too! My Subterrans lost to my buddy, Syd’s Elementals. It was definitely a good game as my gameplay seems to be getting faster. I spend less time looking up symbols and rules and more time planning my strategies. A few more games, and I should be able to kick-ass with my army one of these days.

• ASTONISHING X-MEN # 35
• BATMAN # 702
• BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM # 15
• BOOSTER GOLD # 35
• BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON EIGHT RILEY ONE-SHOT
• DEADPOOL # 26
• DEADPOOL TEAM-UP # 890
• DETECTIVE COMICS # 868
• DV8: GODS AND MONSTERS # 4 and 5
• ECHO # 24
• GREEN ARROW # 3
• JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA # 48
• JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST # 8
• LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES # 4
• MAGDALENA: BLOOD DIVINE
• THE OUTSIDERS # 32
• TEEN TITANS # 86
• THE UNWRITTEN # 16
• WONDER WOMAN # 602

PICKS OF THE STACK:

GREEN ARROW # 3

Written by J.T. KRUL • Art by DIOGENES NEVES and VICENTE CIFUENTES • Cover by MAURO CASCIOLI• 1:10 White Lantern Variant cover by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN and JOEL GOMEZ

Witness the power of the BRIGHTEST DAY as death comes to Green Arrow’s forest. Is the Emerald Archer worthy of living in the sacred grove? Who else is in there? Will he be Green Arrow’s assassin or savior? The mysteries continue!

I just love that cover by Mauro Casciol and J.T. Krul’s writing hasn’t disappointed me thus far!

DEADPOOL TEAM-UP # 890

COVER BY: HUMBERTO RAMOS
WRITER: JAMES ASMUS
PENCILS: MICAH J. GUNNELL
INKS: ROBERT STULL
LETTERED BY: JEFF ECKLEBERRY

THE STORY:
Deadpool has caused an incredible amount of destruction in his career and now it’s time to pay the piper. Or in this case, the indestructible robot (and part-time insurance agent) Aaron Stack AKA Machine Man! The sexy android arrives with an ultimatum – either pay back the millions in damages OR start doing some mercenary work on behalf of Delmar Insurance. You’ll never guess which one Deadpool picks! Plus, the creepy return of Puppet Master!

Micah Gunnell’s pencils is definitely a right fit for the Merc with a Mouth!

SERENA’S PICK OF THE WEEK: WONDER WOMAN # 602

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI • Art and cover by DON KRAMER and MICHAEL BABINSKI • 1:10 Variant cover by ALEX GARNER

J. Michael Straczynski’s epic Wonder Woman tale continues! In this issue, Diana takes the battle for her heritage to the enemy and discovers that the war may be over before it’s even begun! And she’s on the losing side…

HAPPY READING!

~ LoneWolf

With Serena having such a successful appearance at Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con 2010 this past weekend, we decided to get caught up with our comic books and pick up a huge stack waiting for us this past Monday. Keith wasn’t there to greet us, but his friend, Jim, was more than happy to get put to work and retrieve the stack we had waiting for us.

• A SKELETON STORY # 1
• BATGIRL # 13
• BIRDS OF PREY # 4
• BRIGHTEST DAY # 8
• GREEN LANTERN CORPS # 51
• GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS # 1
• JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST # 7
• JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA # 42
• THE LIGHT # 5
• POWER GIRL # 15
• TITANS # 26
• WONDER WOMAN: LOVE AND MURDER (HARDCOVER)

PICKS OF THE PILE:

BRIGHTEST DAY # 8

Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI • Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO • Cover by DAVID FINCH • 1:10 White Lantern Variant covers by RYAN SOOK, FERNANDO PASARIN and JOEL GOMEZ

Don’t miss the hottest event in comics as BRIGHTEST DAY continues!

There can be only one who wields the White Lantern…but is it truly Deadman? And what will happen when he attempts to charge the white ring? Meanwhile, Ronnie Raymond risks everything for Firestorm, Martian Manhunter uncovers more clues about the bizarre string of murders stretching across the country, Aquaman searches for the key to the ocean’s survival and the Hawks come face-to-face with the evil that lurks within the strange land known only as Hawkworld!

GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD WARRIORS # 1

Written by PETER J. TOMASI• Art by FERNANDO PASARIN • Cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI 1:25 variant cover by LEE BERMEJO

BRIGHTEST DAY! A whole new chapter in the epic GREEN LANTERN saga gets under way as Guy Gardner begins his secret mission for Atrocitus, bringing him into conflict with Hal Jordan with massive repercussions for the Green Lantern Corps!

Guy takes fellow Emerald Warriors Kilowog and Arisia along as he explores the Unknown Sectors — but what happens when they discover his mission and what’s waiting for them in the unpatrolled darkness?

CATCHING SERENA’S EYE: A SKELETON STORY # 1

Plot/Environment: Alessandro Rak
Layout: Alessandro Rak, Andrea Scoppetta
Pencils: Alessandro Rak
Colors: Alessandro Rak, Andrea Scoppetta
English Translation: Andrea Plazzi, Adam McGovern
Letters: Studio Blue
Editor/President: Giuliano Monni
Publisher: GG Studio

“A Burtonesque noir fairy tale… Will Musil, Burma, Scarlett, Jack, and John are no longer tenants of the world of the living. They’re dead. While each faces their role in the afterlife differently, Will seeks his own redemption in the underworld as a detective, at the service of the ‘Old Lady.’ A wonderful opportunity presents itself one day when two unwanted guests crosses the border between worlds: a little girl and her cat… “

SERENA’S HARDCOVER OF THE WEEK: WONDER WOMAN – LOVE AND MURDER

Written by Jodi Picoult; Art by Terry Dodson, Drew Johnson and others; Cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson

Best-selling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, My Sister’s Keeper), takes Wonder Woman on a collision course with the Amazons in this hardcover volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #6-10!

The action begins when Wonder Woman, in her disguise as Special Agent Diana Prince of the Department of Metahuman affairs, is assigned to capture Wonder Woman. How can she accomplish this impossible job without revealing her secret identity? This is just the start of the Amazon Warrior’s problems as Diana must relearn how to exist as a human being while a deadly foe begins to close a net on her, leading to a catastrophic outcome!

We’ll still be picking up new comic books for this week and we should be all caught up by the weekend!

HAPPY READING EVERYONE!

~ LoneWolf