We hope you had a great week and now it is time for you to enjoy Sebastian, Sheldon, and Simon’s Top 5 from last week. Then take a listen to the Pick of The Week Podcast later today to hear more thoughts on each book that they picked! It is just that simple! So enjoy the books every week at your favorite community for comic news, reviews, podcast and more only here at Comic Impact!
Sebastian’s Top 5
Dawn Planet Of The Apes #1 – By Michael Moreci with artwork by Dan McDaid
WHY WE LOVE IT: BOOM! has a long history with Planet of the Apes and for good reason: We love those damn dirty apes. Serving as a perfect tableau to examine society’s ills through the lens of science fiction, we were thrilled to explore those themes in the modern setting of the new films.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Michael Moreci (Curse, Hoax Hunters) and Dan McDaid (Mind the Gap) bring the hard-bitten world of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to life—dealing with both classic and modern POTA questions of what the true meaning of “society” is, and if being “civilized” is even possible in a world wracked with strife. Great for fans of end-of-the-world stories like 12 Monkeys, The Road, and Children of Men.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Bridging the 10-year gap between the Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes films, fans will bear witness to the fall of humanity and the rise of Caesar’s civilization. While the apes of the world have yet to advance as a species, Caesar must find a way to unify them to one cause. On the other side of the country, Malcom must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife, Rita. World powers will shift as civilizations collapse and rise.
Gotham By Midnight #1 – By Ray Fawkes with artwork by Ben Templesmith
Strange doings are afoot in Gotham City! Look out, though – Jim Corrigan is on the case in this new series by writer Ray Fawkes (CONSTANTINE, BATMAN ETERNAL) and artist Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Ten Grand)!
Scarlet Spiders #1 – By Michael Costa with artwork by Paco Diaz
• The first issue in an explosive limited series tying into the biggest Spider-Event ever: SPIDER-VERSE!
• In the midst of Spider-Verse, Kaine, Ben Reilly, and Ultimate Jessica Drew must come together for a mission of vital importance!
• There is more to their mission than meets the eye – what dangers await the Scarlet Spiders across the multiverse?
Superior Iron Man #2 – By Tom Taylor with artwork by Yildiray Cinar
• TONY STARK has transformed SAN FRANCISCO…into the prototype for his NEW WORLD concept
• But MATT MURDOCK isn’t down with Tony’s new vision
• Can DAREDEVIL lead the rebellion against THE SUPERIOR IRON MAN?
Superman #36 – By Geoff Johns with artwork by John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. continue their stunning work on SUPERMAN with “THE MEN OF TOMORROW” chapter five! Superman and Ulysses are an unstoppable team, thwarting the plot of one super-villain after another, but when Ulysses sees a larger menace threatening Earth why does the Man of Steel refuse to help him? Plus, Superman is about to undergo a metamorphosis…but what is it?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
Sheldon’s Top 5
Baltimore The Wolf And The Apostle #2 – By Mike Mignola,Christopher Golden and artwork by Ben Stenbeck
A young inquisitor who faced the werewolf Judge Duvic finds himself at the very limited mercy of Lord Baltimore.
Deathlike #2 – By Nathan Edmondson and artwork by Mike Perkins
“FLIGHTPATH”
• In a mission that twice-crosses the globe, Deathlok must stop an airplane mid-flight.
• While Henry Hayes tries to balance his life at home with the missions he doesn’t even know about, other parties, good and bad, are taking an interest in him.
• Deathlok is activated only to find himself racing against the clock in the Philippines.
Madman in your face 3D Special TPB Vol.1 – By Michael Allred with artwork by Michael Allred, Laura Allred
This super-sized specialeffects spectacular features an all-new Madman story by MICHAEL ALLRED, plus an exclusive 3D gallery of superstar talent: PAOLO RIVERA, MARCOS MARTIN, JAE LEE, EDUARDO RISSO, EMMA RIOS, NICK DRAGOTTA, ANDREW ROBINSON, SEAN MURPHY, MARIS WICKS, AARON CONLEY, JENNY FRISON, DECLAN SHALVEY, BECKY CLOONAN, JOE QUINONES, MING DOYLE, NICK BRADSHAW, and more! Plus newly converted 3D versions of the acclaimed “Swiped From Dimension X,” where ALLRED drew almost every panel in the style of a different artist, and “The World’s Biggest Comic Book Panel.” Also includes a cut-out 3D cube and surprises galore! Custom MADMAN 3D glasses included!
New Avengers #27 – By Jonathan Hickman and artwork by Szymon Kudranski
IN 6 MONTHS…TIME RUNS OUT!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #40 – By Tom Waltz and artwork by Mateus Santolouco
Mutants new and old make for a combustible mix! The Turtles are stuck in the middle of an unfolding brawl that could affect mutantkind forever! Will Hob’s army be destroyed before it even begins? Alopex, Nobody, Pigeon Pete…who will be the victor?
Simon’s Top 5
Infinity Man and The Forever People #5 – By Dan Didio, Keith Giffen and artwork by Keith Giffen, Scott Koblish
The Forever People must fight off both Red and Green Lanterns – only to be confronted by the terror of Mecha-Darkseid!
Secret Avengers #10 – By Ales Kot and artwork by Michael Walsh
“THE GREAT CULLING IS HERE”
• Trace the clues back to Secret Avengers #1. The sentence above means something.
• The true mastermind of the decay at the center of the Secret Avengers initiative is revealed. But then again — is there just one?
Superior Iron Man #2 – By Tom Taylor with artwork by Yildiray Cinar
• TONY STARK has transformed SAN FRANCISCO…into the prototype for his NEW WORLD concept
• But MATT MURDOCK isn’t down with Tony’s new vision
• Can DAREDEVIL lead the rebellion against THE SUPERIOR IRON MAN?
Superman #36 – By Geoff Johns with artwork by John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson
Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. continue their stunning work on SUPERMAN with “THE MEN OF TOMORROW” chapter five! Superman and Ulysses are an unstoppable team, thwarting the plot of one super-villain after another, but when Ulysses sees a larger menace threatening Earth why does the Man of Steel refuse to help him? Plus, Superman is about to undergo a metamorphosis…but what is it?
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #40 – By Tom Waltz and artwork by Mateus Santolouco
Mutants new and old make for a combustible mix! The Turtles are stuck in the middle of an unfolding brawl that could affect mutantkind forever! Will Hob’s army be destroyed before it even begins? Alopex, Nobody, Pigeon Pete…who will be the victor?
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