November 15, 2011

October comic books / cómics de octubre

Rodin Esquejo
October comic books are finally here! First of all I wanted to thank Mr. Robert Kirkman, the creator of The Walking Dead for publishing my letter (and replying to it) in issue 89. Besides The Walking Dead, I also read two first issues from Image (Last of the Greats and The Strange Talent of Luther Strode) and I’m absolutely thrilled (so much that I’ll write a review on them). Same goes for The Theater, Severed and Caligula. I’m also glad to see two issues of Superior in the same month, and I’m impatient to see how the series ends in the seventh and final installment of Millar’s creation. And now, without further ado, October comics as per solicitations: 

BOYS #37 (MR)
High in the French Pyrenees lies the little mountain village of Franglais, as quiet and peaceful a place as you could imagine... until her favorite son comes home. The Frenchman's origin is finally revealed, in a pulse-bounding tale of seething passion, vile betrayal and classic Gallic melancholy. Who is Black Pierre? Why is the lovely Marie not there to welcome her beloved Frenchie home? And how can one croissant change everything? Find out in The Boys #37!


CALIGULA #4 (OF 6) (MR)
Cover: Jacen Burrows Writer: David Lapham Art: German Nobile  David (Crossed) Lapham unveils a new tale of  ancient Rome and the most feared emperor of all time.  The one name that still speaks volumes of how absolute power can corrupt - Caligula.   Assassination attempts against him have failed and Caligula now demands blood vengeance.  Can Felix keep his focus and sanity in the face of so much misery and horror® A modern master of horror, Lapham digs deep into the world of Rome 37 AD and offers a unique epic of sin.  Joined by new talent German Nobile who promises to serve up fully-painted pages dripping with blood, this all-new, full-color series will be six issues of evil that will make any Crossed fan smile with glee.  For in the age of Caligula, all roads lead to Hell.  Caligula #4 is available with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a Wraparound cover by series artist German Nobile, and a special rare Golden retailer incentive.


GENERATION HOPE #10
Written by KIERON GILLEN Penciled by SALVADOR ESPIN Cover by RODIN ESQUETO SCHISM TIE-IN! Generation Hope take part in the X-Men event of 2011! The mutants of the future finally come to understand the real sad meaning of mutantkind's past as a day trip from Utopia takes a tragic, bloody turn. In the wake of SCHISM's first casualties, can Generation Hope even exist anymore? 32 PGS./Rated T+ $2.99


KIRBY GENESIS #4
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Jack Herbert, Alex Ross (C) Alex Ross (main), Ryan Sook (1-in-10) Who - or what - are The Primals? As Kirby - trapped on the Phantom Continent with Reptar and Thunderfoot - battles the Life-Eaters to understand, alliances are made back in the United States: Alliances of heroes, as Silver Star, Captain Victory, the Glory Knights and Galaxy Green come together. And alliances of villains, as Roag, the Lightning Lady, Sundance and Darius Drumm make a devil's bargain. And if the wrong side reaches the Proto-Seed first - it may spell the end, for all of us.


LAST OF THE GREATS #1  
There were seven, possessing the power of gods, and representing all that could be right with the world. But now... he is the Last.  As humanity stands on the brink of annihilation, he is our only hope.  And he hates us for what we've done. From the Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer of ECHOES, Tumor and Elk’s Run comes a dynamic new take on how far mankind will stoop to survive.


MORNING GLORIES #13 (MR)
story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO  P.E.  'MORNING GLORIES is a miraculous title?, Nick Spencer has found the perfect balance between mystery and character and delivers a riveting comic that also has believable characters with realistic motivations.' - Benjamin Birdie, CBR.com

   
SEVERED #3 (OF 7) (MR)
“IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE" Things heat up as our cannibalistic salesman meets the kids and invites them over for dinner.


STAR TREK/LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #1 (OF 6)
Chris Roberson (w) o Jeffrey Moy (a) o Phil Jimenez, Keith Giffen (c) The pairing you never thought could happen! IDW Publishing and DC Comics are proud to present the greatest tale of the 23rd century! Or is that the 31st century? As you'll see here, it's both. Eisner-nominated writer Chris Roberson and Star Trek and Legionnaires veteran artist Jeffrey Moy partner up to bring you the most bizarre partnership of any century! In this first issue, a group of Legionnaires end up lost in the 23rd century, but it's a universe that isn't familiar to either the Legion or the crew of the USS Enterprise!


STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE #1 (OF 6)
Luther Strode is just your average nerd until he sends away for a bodybuilding course from an old comic book, one that works a whole lot better than he ever imagined. His newfound strength and strange talents make school a lot easier, but they’ve also caused some very, very bad people to take a very, very keen interest in him. Things will never be the same for Luther Strode…if he survives.


SUPERIOR # 5
The President has asked him to win the war in Afghanistan, the UN has asked him to feed the starving and the world needs saving 24/7. But Superior doesn't even break a sweat. He can handle all this in stride until his past comes catching up with him and he finds out why a 12-year-old boy with special needs was given these powers in the first place. This is a must-read issue where the mystery that has been plaguing fandom for the past twelve months is finally revealed in a shocking twist.


SUPERIOR # 6
The fall-out from last issue continues as Superior discovers the secret behind his powers. Does he remain a superhero and meet his terrible destiny? Does he give up his amazing powers and go back to life in his wheel-chair? A word to the wise: This issue contains so many shocks that more gentle readers might be unable take the pace. It also contains art which writer Mark Millar fears will make other artists go impotent. But as the story of America's number one new hero builds toward a conclusion, one guarantee is that you won't be disappointed.


THEATER #1 C CVR RODIN (MR)
(W) Raven Gregory (A) Martin Montiel, Michael Garcia (C) Artgerm [a], Tyler Kirkham [b], Rodin [c] In a quiet New Jersey town there sits a small, old-fashioned movie theater. But this unassuming theater holds a deep dark secret, one that threatens the lives of anyone who dares enter it. An when an unsuspecting couple decides to visit the old movie house to watch some horror films, they soon will find that something full of horror is also watching them. From the writer of the Wonderland trilogy and The Waking comes a whole new world of fear unlike any that has been seen before! Featuring 29 pages of content and covers by superstar artists Artgerm and Tyler Kirkham. Don't miss the brand new horror series unlike any you have read before.


WALKING DEAD #89 (MR)
Story: Robert Kirkman Art/Cover: Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn  He has gone too far.


WALKING DEAD #90 (MR)
Glenn will soon regret his decision.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #40
The BEGINNING is near…


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #41
Death surrounds them.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #42
The time has come.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #43
Living safely among the dead for so long can make you let your guard down. You forget how dangerous they truly are. Mistakes are made... lives are lost.

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¡Los cómics de octubre están finalmente aquí! Pero antes que nada quería agradecer a Robert Kirkman, creador de The Walking Dead por publicar mi carta (y responderme) en el número 89. Además de The Walking Dead también leí dos primeros números de Image (Last of the Greats and The Strange Talent of Luther Strode) y he quedado encantado (tanto que escribiré una reseña sobre los dos). Lo mismo se aplica a The Theater, Severed and Caligula. Por cierto, me alegra ver dos números de Superior el mismo mes, y estoy impaciente por leer el desenlace de esta serie de Millar. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de octubre:

BOYS #37 (MR) 
En los Pirineos franceses hay una villa, pacífica y tranquila. ¿Pero qué es lo que oculta esta melancolía gálica?


CALIGULA #4 (OF 6) (MR) 
Los intentos de asesinato en contra de Calígula han fallado, y ahora él demanda venganza. ¿Podrá Félix mantener la cordura en medio de la miseria y el horror? Se ha dicho que en la era de Calígula todos los caminos llevan al averno, y este relato de corrupción así lo demostrará. 


KIRBY GENESIS #4 
¿Qué o quiénes son los PRIMALS? Mientras Kirby, atrapado en el continente fantasma, combate contra los Devoradores de la Vida, Estados Unidos se alía con SILVER STAR, CAPTAIN VICTORY y GLORY KNIGHTS.


LAST OF THE GREATS #1
Hubo siete, y poseían el poder de los dioses. Representaban todo lo que podía estar bien en el mundo. Pero ahora… él es el último. La humanidad se encuentra al borde de la aniquilación, y él es nuestra última esperanza. Pero nos odia por lo que hemos hecho.


MORNING GLORIES #13 (MR)
El balance perfecto entre el misterio y los personajes.


SEVERED #3 (OF 7) (MR)
 “Hay una jungla allí fuera”. Las cosas se salen de control cuando el viajante caníbal se encuentro con un grupo de niños y los invita a cenar.


STAR TREK/LEGION OF SUPERHEROES #1 (OF 6)
El encuentro que nadie había imaginado será el más grandioso relato del siglo XXIII ¿o del siglo XXXI? ¿O ambos? Un grupo de legionarios terminan perdidos en el siglo XXIII, pero es un universo que no resulta familiar ni para ellos ni para la tripulación del USS Enterprise.


STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE #1 (OF 6)
LUTHER STRODE es el típico nerd hasta que decide hacer un curso de fisicoculturismo que encuentra en un viejo cómic. Y funciona mucho mejor de lo esperado. Con una nueva fuerza y extraños talentos, el colegio se hace más fácil, pero hay gente que de pronto está muy interesada en él.


SUPERIOR # 5
El presidente le ha pedido que gane la guerra de Afganistán, las Naciones Unidas que alimente a los que se mueren de hambre. El mundo necesita ser salvado las 24 horas del día. Y Superior ni siquiera tiene que sudar para conseguirlo. Hasta que su pasado lo alcanza y descubre por qué estos poderes fueron concedidos a un chico de doce años.


SUPERIOR # 6
Superior descubre el secreto detrás de sus poderes. ¿Seguirá siendo un súper-héroe para enfrentar su terrible destino? ¿O entregará sus asombrosos poderes para regresar a su vida en una silla de ruedas?


THEATER #1 C CVR RODIN (MR)
En un tranquilo pueblo de New Jersey hay un viejo y destartalado cine. Pero en su interior habita un oscuro secreto, que amenazará las vidas de todos los que se atrevan a entrar. Cuando una ingenua pareja decide ir al cine para ver una película de terror, pronto descubrirán que el horror los observa. 

my final version / mi versión final

WALKING DEAD #89
Él ha ido demasiado lejos.


WALKING DEAD #90 (MR)
Pronto, Glenn se arrepentirá de su decisión.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #40
El comienzo está cerca.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #41
La muerte los rodea.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #42
La hora ha llegado.


WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #43
Vivir a salvo entre los muertos por tanto tiempo puede hacerte bajar la guardia. Olvidar lo peligrosos que son. Así empieza… la tragedia.

7 comments:

  1. Bonjour!

    I'm commenting so that you can post your amazing Kirkman letter!
    I actually met him once when he sat next to Scott Kurtz of PVP fame!
    he was very nice, funny, too. Drew me a gnarly zombie Giant Man after I asked him to "surprise me"

    now let's see that letter, pal!

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  2. By your command...

    :D


    das

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  3. MAK- God of Brutality: Kirkman drew you a zombie? How cool is that! I had no idea he did that kind of stuff, it sure surprised you, I guess.

    Hey Das, it's great to see you here!

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  4. Voto no Kirby Genesis, para uma resenha mais elaborada!
    Estou a pensar comprar a compilação em TPB quando sair e quero saber mais sobre a estória!
    :D

    Abraço

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  5. Bueno, yo solamente he leído los primeros 5 números de Kirby Genesis.

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  6. Entonces Superior mola? merece la pena? Yu está tan comedido como en Invasión Secreta¿

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  7. Hola Yota: Sí, Superior ha estado muy bien.

    Y si te gustó Yu en Secret Invasion yo diría que aquí te va a gustar igual o más.

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