Welcome to this weeks spec. This is where we pick the winners each week we (or shall I say myself) think will be spec worthy, a great read or just cool looking art on the cover.
Marvel Picks
I don’t lately get too excited for event type books but I’m really looking forward to Dark Ages #1 (of 6), which is by Tom Taylor and I’m hoping isn’t a complete let down like most event themed titles. Lots of covers so go with the regular A if you can’t decide.
Dark Ages #1 (of 6) (Inhyuk Lee Variant)
Dark Ages #1 (of 6) (Gleason Stormbreakers Variant)
Dark Ages #1 (of 6) (Young Variant)
Dark Ages #1 (of 6) (Black Blank Variant)
Dark Ages #1 (of 6) (Manapul Variant)
Moon Knight #1 gets a second printing. Moon Knight #1 (2nd Ptg McNiven Variant) isn’t really anything special though since they didn’t change the cover art. Still a worthy pickup for any Moon Knight fan though.
Can’t afford the first printing? Facsimile is the next best option. Don’t be fooled by these though, these additional printings can go for decent money down the beaten path.
Ultimate Comics Fallout #4 Facsimile Edition
A must for the spec potential and if you’re a fan. Star Wars High Republic #9.
Star Wars High Republic #9 (Pagulayan Variant)
I’ve been enjoying the Momoko Demon Days titles so far. She’s not doing half bad on writing and interior duties. So I’m looking forward to this next one-shot: Demon Days Cursed Web #1. Lots of covers though, stick to your favorite.
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Gurihiru Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Ron Lim Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Garbowska Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Frison Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Yoon Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Bengal Variant)
Demon Days Cursed Web #1 (Moore Variant)
DC Picks
Not a whole lot going on in the DC world this week for me but here’s a few highlights.
Batman Fear State Alpha #1 (Cover A - Ben Oliver) is a one-shot but could turn out interesting if there’s a first or what not within. We all know Tynion loves those first appearance creations to draw in speculators and collectors.
Batman Fear State Alpha #1 (Cover B - Dylan Teague Card Stock Variant)
Batman Fear State Alpha #1 (Team Cover Francesco Mattina Foil Card Stock Variant)
Batman Fear State Alpha #1 (1:25 Jorge Jimenez Card Stock Variant)
I’m loving this Wonder Girl #3 (Cover B - Matteo Scalera Card Stock Variant) cover. Scalera is awesome, we need more Scalera covers.
And as a Swamp Thing fan, I going for the Swamp Thing New Roots TPB to have quick access to reading while also throwing up on my ever growing TPB and Hardcover shelves.
Indie and Small Publisher Picks
I have yet to read the first issue, it’s on the list but I"m gonna go ahead and pick Lucky Devil #2 since I just really like this cover.
The no brainer pick goes to: Star Wars High Republic Adventures #8 (Cover A - Tolibao)
Buy them… buy them all!
Almost American #1 is right up my alley. I love a good spy related story.
I’m only buying Bad Idea if the story or book looks cool to read. I don’t play their silly games though and you shouldn’t either. We should not tolerate bad behavior. Their name doesn’t give them a pass or excuse.
So on that note, I’m looking forward to Monster Kill Squad #1 (of 4).
Warlash Bioburden #1 looks great. I’m in. Might be hard to find as a lot of shops likely skipped over this, not chancing on the really small publishers.
I really dig Eptings art. It’s a bonus if the story within is good or entertaining for Telepaths #1 (of 6) (Cover A - Epting).
