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Host Derek Coward returns to give his opinion on:

Atomic Robo: Revenge of The Vampire Dimension 1 (of 4)
Todd and Craig’s The Perhapanauts Special: Molly’s Story
The Darkness: Accursed Vol 1 and 2
Age of Bronze 29
Incorruptible 3

Tags: age of bronze, atomic robo, atomic robo: revenge of the vampire dimension, craig rousseau, eric shanower, Incorruptible, irredeemable, mark waid, molly's story, The Darkness, the perhapanauts, todd dezago

I haven’t had a chance to sit down and read anything yet, but here is what I picked up from the LCS this week.

Irredeemable Vol 1 TPB (BOOM! Studios) – I was trying to find the first four issues but since I couldn’t I decided to break down and buy the trade. Yes, I jumped on to a new series at issue 5 and I am hooked. There’s something to be said for the power of strong storytelling.

Dark Avengers 14 (Marvel Comics) – My shop was sold out of Siege 2 and Siege Embedded 2. I had told Brian not to add them to my pull list until I read the first issue of both, just in case I didn’t like them. I read them, liked them and then promptly forgot to add them to my pull list. He told me what happened in Siege 2 and recommended that I grab this week’s Dark Avengers.

What If Daredevil Vs Elektra? (Marvel Comics) – This looks like it set around the time of the original Elektra storyline, one of the greatest runs in all of comics in my opinion, so I decided to take a chance on it. The artwork is done by Rafael Kayanan, which is a name I haven’t heard of in years. The last time I remember seeing Kayanan’s work was in a Firestorm annual.

Daredevil 505 (Marvel Comics) – This is on my pull list.

Magog 6 (DC Comics) – This is on my pull list.

Question 37 (DC Comics) – I was going to actively avoid this book because it is a Blackest Night crossover, but Mike Myers and a few others have said I should pick it up because I loved the original Question series.

Daytripper 3 (Vertigo) – I loved the first issue, but forgot to have this series added to my pull list, so I missed the second issue. Luckily, Brian added it so I won’t miss any more issues.

Age of Bronze 29 (Image) – This should be on my pull list, but wasn’t. I have to re-add it. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Eric Shanower’s work?

Todd and Craig’s Perhapanauts Special: Molly’s Story (Image) – This is on my pull list.

Atomic Robo: Revenge of the Vampire Dimension (Red 5 Comics) – This is on my pull list, but I have already read the review copy supplied by Red 5. I will be reviewing this in great detail on the next Indie Comic Book Noise episode.

Incorruptible 3 (BOOM! Studios) – This is on my pull list.

NOTE OF DISCLOSURE: All of the links for the Irredeemable trade are to Amazon, so if you buy using this link (or if you buy anything else after going to the site from that link), a portion of what you buy will go to the site. I don’t know if you care about that kind of stuff or not, but I thought I would tell you anyway.

Tags: age of bronze, atomic robo, daredevil, dark avengers, Daytripper, Incorruptible, irredeemable, magog, perhapanauts, the question, what if

This is a list of comic books that I should be getting from my comic shop this week:

MAGOG #6

PERHAPANAUTS MOLLYS STORY (ONE SHOT)

DAREDEVIL #505

ATOMIC ROBO REVENGE O/T VAMPIRE DIMENSION #1 (OF 4)
INCORRUPTIBLE #3

Tags: atomic robo, daredevil, Incorruptible, magog, perhapanauts

It was definitely another light week for me.

Wednesday Comics #7 (DC)
Atomic Robo: Shadow From Beyond Time #4 [of 5] (Red5 Comics)
Blackest Night #2 (DC)
Daredevil #500 (Marvel)

Yeah, I was surprised that I got a Marvel book too, but Daredevil has always had a special spot in my heart ever since the incredible first Frank Miller run on the title where he redefined the character and gave the world Elektra. I realize that with suspect way Marvel counts issues, the number 500 means nothing, but it seems like a special book and I want to own it.

Tags: atomic robo, blackest night, daredevil, wednesday comics

I will probably be going back to Detroit Comics to pick up some comic books today, but I went yesterday because I had a little bit of time and got:

Wednesday Comics #4 (DC)
Wednesday Comics #5 (DC)
Proof #22 (Image)
Dynamo5 #23 (Image)
Mysterius The Unfathomable #3 (Wildstorm)*
Groom Lake #4 (IDW)**
Atomic Robo: Shadow From Beyond Time #3 of 5 (Red 5 Comics)
Madame Xanadu #13 (Vertigo)***

Once again, nothing from Marvel or Dark Horse, but a bit more surprising to me, nothing from Dynamite Entertainment. This is the first time in a long time that I don’t remember getting anything from Dynamite.

* – I read the first issue, but can’t find the second one. I’m not sure if it is necessary in order to understand the rest of the series, but I guess I’ll find out soon.

** – I still can’t find the first two issues. I might switch this to trades.

*** – The Michael Wm. Kaluta art is starting to grow on me, but I want Amy Reeder Hadley back. I wonder if it is possible to have them alternate storylines or one do covers while the other one does interiors. Yeah, I know I’m being greedy.

Tags: amy reeder hadley, atomic robo, dark horse, detroit comics, dynamite entertainment, dynamo 5, groom lake, madame xanadu, marvel comics, michael j kaluta, mysterius the unfathomable, proof, wednesday comics

One of the benefits of being employed is being able to afford comic books. Here is my new pull list with Detroit Comics:

The Perhapanauts (Image Comics): Probably the most underrated book being printed by one of the big companies. On top of being underrated, it is also one of the most fun.

Proof (Image Comics): There are a few elements that are very similar to The Perhapanauts, but in a much grittier way.

The Sword (Image Comics): The Luna Brothers are “go-to”s for me. Meaning, if they put it out, I’m in it for the long haul.

Madame Xanadu (Vertigo): Oddly, this is the only thing that I will be getting on a regular basis from either of the Big Two.

Nexus - (Rude Dude Productions) [not the Dark Horse stuff]: Nothing against the reprints that DH is doing, but I have the vast majority of that stuff and want to see where the story is heading.

Dynamo 5 (Image Comics): I am chuffed that Noble Causes is no more (Thanks to Barry Nugent for introducing me to the word ‘chuffed’), but this is a good substitute.

True Story Swear To God (Image Comics): One of my favorite comic books. Period.

The X-Files (Wildstorm): I have always liked the comic book version of the show than the actual TV show itself, so why not check it out?

The Walking Dead trades (Image Comics): I started reading it in trade and I see no reason to go to single issues. And I don’t want to wait for the super deluxe hardcover editions. This is perfect for me.

Atomic Robo (Red5 Comics): I like the stuff that Red5 puts out, but I cannot afford to get it all, so I want to get the best of the best. That includes this title.

Neozoic (Red5 Comics): See Atomic Robo.

Fell (Image Comics): Even if it didn’t cost $1.99, even if I didn’t do the Fellcast, even if none of that stuff matters, I would still have this on my pull list because there is only so much ass to kick and this book has the market cornered.

Love & Rockets: The New Stories (Fantagraphics): I love Love and Rockets. I would rocket it too, if I knew what that meant.

Potter’s Field (BOOM! Studios): This is one of the books that made me a Mark Waid fan and it only took about twenty years.

The Boys (Dynamite Entertainment): One of the funniest comic books out there and I don’t necessarily like funny comic books.

Groom Lake (IDW): I have seen some of the Ben Templesmith artwork and if that wasn’t enough to sell me on the project, my buddies over at 11 O’Clock Comics sweet talked me into getting it.

This list may change depending on what DC decides to do with the Legion, what Matt Wagner decides to do with Grendel and of course, when the next part of the Mage saga comes out.

Tags: atomic robo, dynamo 5, fell, fellcast, grendel, groom lake, legion of super-heroes, love and rockets: the new stories, madame xanadu, mage, matt wagner, neozoic, nexus, perhapanauts, potter's field, proof, pull list, the boys, the sword, true story swear to god, walking dead, x-files

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Host Derek Coward takes a look at the ten best ongoing series, ten best miniseries, three series that are gone too soon and the top five one-shots.

A challenge is also made in the form of a new contest.

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Related Links:
Atomic Robo
Avengers: The Initiative
Black Summer
Countdown Presents Lord Havok And The Extremists
Criminal
DC/WS Dreamwar
Fantastic Four: Isla De La Muerte
Grendel: Behold The Devil
Helen Killer
Jamie Delano’s Narcopolis
Kill All Parents
Locke And Key
Madame Xanadu
Neozoic
Noble Causes
Perhapanauts
Proof
Skaar: Son Of Hulk
Speak Of The Devil
Suburban Glamour
The CBLDF Presents Liberty Comics
The Order
The Sword
The Vinyl Underground
Thor: Ages Of Thunder
Thor: Reign Of Blood
True Story Swear To God

Tags: atomic robo, avengers: the initiative, black summer, countdown presents lord havok and the extremists, criminal, dc/ws dreamwar, fantastic four: isla de la muerte, grendel behold the devil, helen killer, jamie delano's narcopolis, kill all parents, locke and key, madame xanadu, neozoic, noble causes, perhapanauts, proof, skaar son of hulk, speak of the devil, suburban glamour, the cbldf presents liberty comics, the order, the sword, the vinyl underground, thor: ages of thunder, thor: reign of blood, true story swear to god

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No Bruce this week, but we call in Heath Holland from the Geek Brunch podcast to pinch-hit with a preview of Atomic Robo: The Dogs of War 1 from Red 5 Comics. Then Angie and I start talking about:
San Diego
Mary Jane
Recipe of the day?
Obligatory Fuzzy Typewriter mention
Foodie blogs vs Comic Book blogs
TMZ for comics
Garbage causes Alzheimer’s?
People who Angie met
Klum or McDonald
The worst part about Angie’s new job
Angie’s first pull list
No Grab Bag for Angie
What Derek Got
Angie’s DCBS stuff
What Is The New York Four? (SPOILERS)
What Is The Water Baby? (SPOILERS)
“Is it called homosexuality when it is two girls?”
Jamie McElvie’s Wonder Woman
Apple Technical Support
The Secret Origins of Angie’s laptop
“Who says I don’t like Grant Morrison?”
Missing Trades
How Angie Got Her Job
Imagecomics.com
The Boy Who Made Silence from the publisher’s site
www.perhapanauts.com
Liquidating rude artists
Chocolate Truffles with dark chocolate powder.

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Tags: apple computers, atomic robo, chocolate truffles, dogs of war, fuzzy typewriter, Geek Brunch, grant morrison, heath holland, image comics, jamie mcelvie, mary jane, new york four, perhapanauts, red5 comics, san diego, technical support, The Boy Who Made Silence, water baby, wonder woman

Here’s a look at the cover of the upcoming Atomic Robo trade from Red5 Comics.

Here is the solicitation for the book
Atomic Robo TPB Volume 1 (APR084084)
ATOMIC ROBO takes on Nazis, giant ants, clockwork mummies, walking pyramids, Mars, cyborgs and his nemesis, Baron von Helsingard, in his first trade paperback graphic novel.

This edition collects the hard-to-find, sold-out, debut issues of ATOMIC ROBO #1 through #6, complete with cover gallery, pin-ups, concept sketches and bonus stories.

180 pages, $18.95, 2008-06-11

Tags: atomic robo, red5 comics

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I just got back from the SPACE con in Columbus. A long weekend with two eight hour drives, one through a snowstorm. I’m tired! I’ll talk more about SPACE and do reviews of the $250 worth of comics that I bought, on future episodes.

In this episode we’ve got FIVE reviews from four reviewers! First up is Eric Martin from the Comics Playground podcast, with his review of Atomic Robo #6. Then we’ve got two reviews from Aaron Macom of the SciFiDig podcast of Harry Johnson, and The Claw’s Come Out. Jon Hook of the Fury of Iron Fist podcast over at the Reader Feed, and he’s up next with his review of Lock and Key. And last, but certainly not least, is David Price of the Marvel Noise podcast.

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Comics scheduled to ship to comic shops on March 5th, 2008:

Abstract Studios

Terry Moores Echo #1

AC Comics

Men Of Mystery #70

Archaia Studios Press

Sisterhood #1 Regular Edition

Archie Comics

Betty & Veronica #234

Betty & Veronica Digest #182

Jugheads Double Digest #138

Sabrina Vol 2 #92

Avatar Press

Garth Ennis Streets Of Glory #4 Incentive Platinum Foil Edition Cover

Garth Ennis Streets Of Glory #4 Reg Cvr

Garth Ennis Streets Of Glory #4 Wrap Cvr

Bandai

Witchblade Tankobon Vol 5 TP

Big City Comics

Omega One #2 Incentive Variant Cover

Omega One #2 Regular Cover

Bluewater ProductionsJason & The Argonauts Kingdom Of Hades #2

Bodega Distribution

Daybreak Vol 2 GN

Service Industry GN

BOOM! Entertainment

Dominion Vol 2 #5

North Wind #1 2nd Ptg

North Wind #3

Capstone Press

Graphic Library Amelia Earhart GN

Graphic Library Challenger Explosion GN

Graphic Library First Moon Landing GN

Graphic Library Jobs & Wozniak And Personal Computer GN

Cest Bon KulturCest Bon Anthology Vol 4 GN

Cinebook

Lucky Luke Adventure Vol 9 Wagon Train TP

Thorgal Vol 3 Beyond The Shadows GN

Dark Horse

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Vol 2 #12 (Season Regular Jon Foster Cover

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Vol 2 #12 (Season Variant Georges Jeanty Cover

End League #2

Chronicles Of Conan Vol 14 TP

Goon Fancy Pants Vol 2 HC Limited Signed Edition

Star Wars Legacy Vol 2 Shards TP

Star Wars Rebellion Vol 2 Ahakista Gambit TP

Devils Due Publishing

Halloween Nightdance #2 Cvr A Seeley

Halloween Nightdance #2 Cvr B Cunningham

Halloween Nightdance #2 Cvr C Phillips

Halloween Nightdance #2 Incentive Tim Seeley Sketch Cover

Forgotten Realms The Legend Of Drizzt Book 6 The Halflings Gem TP

Dynamite Entertainment

Army Of Darkness Long Road Home #7 Fabiano Neves Cover

Army Of Darkness Long Road Home #7 Stjepan Sejic Cover

Battlestar Galactica Season Zero #6 Adriano Batista Cover

Battlestar Galactica Season Zero #6 Jackson Herbert Cover

Battlestar Galactica Season Zero #6 Photo Cover

Battlestar Galactica Season Zero #6 Stjepan Sejic Cover

Boys #16

Painkiller Jane Vol 3 #5 Painkiller Jane Cover

Painkiller Jane Vol 3 #5 Terminator Cover

Savage Tales (DE) #6 Arthur Suydam Cover

Savage Tales (DE) #6 Fabiano Neves Cover

Elephant Eater Comics

Collected And Then One Day Vol 1 GN

Eureka Productions

Graphic Classics Vol 15 Fantasy Classics GN

Gemstone Publishing

EC Archives Weird Science Vol 1 HC Limited Leather Bound Edition

Girl Twirl Comics

Janes World Vol 8 TP

Grabbajad!!! Entertainment

Fenix Gear #1

Harris Comics

Vampirella Quarterly #4 Winter 2008 Al Rio Black & White Limited Edition

Vampirella Quarterly #4 Winter 2008 Al Rio Regular Edition

Vampirella Quarterly #4 Winter 2008 Joyce Chin Blach & White Limited Edition

Vampirella Quarterly #4 Winter 2008 Joyce Chin Regular Edition

IDW Publishing

24 Cold Warriors

Cory Doctorows Futuristic Tales Of The Here And Now #6

Doctor Who Classics #1 2nd Ptg

Doctor Who Classics #4 Incentive Dave Gibbons Retro Cover

Doctor Who Classics #4 Regular Joe Corroney Cover

Speed Racer Chronicles Of The Racer #2 Incentive Vatche Mavlian Cover

Speed Racer Chronicles Of The Racer #2 Regular Cover A

Speed Racer Chronicles Of The Racer #2 Regular Cover B

Transformers Spotlight Mirage Incentive Guido Guidi Sketch Variant Cover

Transformers Spotlight Mirage Regular Guido Guidi Cover

Zombies vs Robots vs Amazons #3 Regular Ashley Wood Cover

CSI Crime Scene Investigation Vol 1 Serial TP New Printing

Speed Racer Vol 2 TP

Star Trek Year Four TP

Image

Casanova #12

Dead Space #1

Dynamo 5 #11

Graveslinger #4

Invincible Presents Atom Eve #2

Overman #4

Pax Romana #2

Ride Die Valkyrie #3

Scud The Disposable Assassin #22

Imperium Comics

Trailer Park Of Terror Color Special #8

Lady Death Store.Com

Lady Death Dragon Wars #1 Previews Exclusive Cover Edition

Markosia

Kong King Of Skull Island #2 Cvr A

Kong King Of Skull Island #3 Incentive Joe Devito Variant Cover

Kong King Of Skull Island #3 Regular Cover

Near Mint Press

Super World

Oni Press

Resurrection #3

Praxis Comics

Andrea D #2

Rebellion

2000 AD #1573

2000 AD #1574

Nikolai Dante Hell And Highwater GN

Sirius Entertainment

Poison Elves Vol 11 Dark Wars Part 2 Alliances TP

Th3rd World Studios

Space Doubles #2

TwoMorrows

Draw #15

Viz Media

Shonen Jump Vol 6 #4 Apr 08

Zenescope Entertainment

Grimm Fairy Tales #23

Tags: atomic robo, Comics Playground, harry johnson, lock and key, Marvel Noise, scifidig, the claw's come out, The Readerfeed