Young Avengers - Allan Heinberg & Jim Cheung

Jim Cheung

“Who the fuck are the Young Avengers?” asks the editor of the Daily Bugle on the first page of Allan Heinberg’s ground-breaking title. But perhaps it would also be fair to ask -especially in 2005- who the hell was Allan Heinberg? He had never written a comic before but as the executive producer of the TV series THE OC, Allan Heinberg had bestowed upon one of the show’s protagonists all of his passion for the ninth art.

So when Young Avengers # 1 was released on February 2005, everything was new. Nobody knew who Allan was, and certainly no one knew who the Young Avengers were. And that’s the beauty of a title that pretends to reinvent something that never existed in the Marvel Universe: the sidekicks tradition. Although sidekicks are pretty normal in the DC Universe (Batman had Robin, Superman had Superboy, Wonder Woman had Wonder Girl, Green Arrow had Speedy, Flash had Kid Flash and so on), the closest thing to a sidekick Marvel had was Captain America’s Bucky.

And yet it seems like a new team of sidekicks has emerged. In the offices of the Daily Bugle, J Jonah Jameson asks Jessica Jones to find out who these kids are and why they are dressed like the juvenile companions of the founding members of the Avengers. 

Four teenagers are now acting as masked vigilantes in the streets of New York. They are Asgardian (inspired in Thor), Hulkling (inspired in Hulk), Patriot (inspired in Captain America’s Bucky) and Iron Lad (inspired in Iron Man). In their first ‘official’ mission they fight against five thugs in St Patrick’s Cathedral. It seems like a very easy mission for a group of super-powered teenagers, but the truth is their complete lack of experience and their clumsiness almost puts them in ridicule. It’s only thanks to the timely intervention of Kate Bishop that they are able to finally triumph. And that’s why Allan’s Young Avengers are so charming, they don’t just act like young people, they are young. And because they are young they are inexperienced and irresponsible. 

When it comes down to teenaged superheroes there is one rule that every writer must follow: boys always come before girls. When DC’s Teen Titans first appeared in 1964 on Brave and the Bold (by Bob Haney & Bruno Premiani) they were three boys: Robin, Kid Flash and Aqualad. When Peter David and Todd Nauck launched Young Justice in 1998, the original members were again only boys: Superboy, Robin and Impulse. Allan Heinberg rescues the old men-only tradition. The Young Avengers are boys but as Jessica Jones realizes early on, they are first and foremost fanboys. 

It will be in Young Avengers # 2 when the girls show up at the ruins of the Avengers Mansion and have a heated debate with the lads about their “strict, sexist, no-supergirls-allowed policy”. I guess, ultimately, being a fanboy has always been a very boyish thing, and that’s what Allan Heinberg reminds us. So it’s very revealing to analyze the boys’ behavior before the arrival of the girls, and as some readers pointed out, even in the first issue there was some sort of flirtation going on between Asgardian and Hulkling.

Jim Cheung

So again, we must ask the same question: who are the Young Avengers? When Jessica Jones, Captain America and Iron Man find the youngsters, the interrogation begins. Iron Lad reveals to be no other than Kang, the Conqueror, a villainous despot from the future that had fought against the Avengers on countless occasions. Iron Lad, however, is a teenaged version of Kang, still driven by idealism and good intentions. He is responsible for assembling Asgardian (Billy Kaplan), Hulkling (Teddy Altman) and Patriot (Elijah Bradley), now due to the circumstances, Kate Bishop and Stature (Cassie Lang, the daughter of Scott Lang, the second Ant-Man) will be the new members of the team. 

Allan created a group of new characters so refreshing and so alive that they were, indeed, the embodiment of youth. There are many dramatic moments in this first arc titled Sidekicks (issues 1-6), especially the final fate of Iron Lad. Heinberg was also lucky enough to work with Jim Cheung, a great artist that has evolved a lot thorough the years. Jim wasn’t so impressive in the 90s but he perfected his style and in 2005 he was already one of Marvel’s best artists. Jim’s style is so fresh and dynamic that it perfectly befits the youthful tone of the book. His characters are inexperienced teenagers, overflowing with energy and enthusiasm. It’s thanks to Jim’s wonderful pages that we quickly fall in love with the Young Avengers. Of course, Jim’s covers are also some of the best superhero work I’ve seen in recent years, with an outstanding sense of design Jim manages to make us feel excited each and every time we look at one of his covers. A good sense of design is not something easy to develop, and many artists fail at that on a regular basis. It’s this same passion for design that allows Jim to create some of the best superheroes outfits I’ve seen in decades.  
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Iron Lad, Asgardian, Patriot & Hulkling

"¿Quiénes carajo son los Young Avengers?" pregunta el editor del Daily Bugle en la primera página del innovador título de Allan Heinberg. Pero tal vez también sería justo preguntar -sobre todo en el 2005- ¿quién diablos era Allan Heinberg? Nunca antes había escrito un cómic pero era el productor ejecutivo de la serie de televisión "The OC"; fue Allan Heinberg quien le confirió a uno de los protagonistas del programa toda su pasión por el noveno arte.

Así que cuando "Young Avengers" # 1 salió a la venta en febrero del 2005, todo era nuevo. Nadie sabía quién era Allan, y por cierto nadie sabía quiénes serían los Jóvenes Vengadores. Y esa es la belleza de un título que pretende reinventar algo que nunca existió en el universo Marvel: la tradición de los jóvenes ayudantes. Aunque estos jóvenes aliados son bastante normales en el universo DC (Batman tenía a Robin, Superman tenía a Superboy, Wonder Woman tenía a Wonder Girl, Green Arrow tenía a Speedy, Flash tenía a Kid Flash, etc.), lo más cercano al ayudante juvenil en Marvel había sido el Bucky de Capitán América.

No obstante, parece que ha emergido un nuevo equipo de jóvenes ayudantes. En las oficinas del Daily Bugle, J Jonah Jameson le pide a Jessica Jones que averigüe quiénes son estos muchachitos y por qué están vestidos como los compañeros juveniles de los miembros fundadores de los Avengers.

Cuatro adolescentes actúan ahora como vigilantes enmascarados en las calles de New York. Ellos son Asgardian (inspirado en Thor), Hulkling (inspirado en Hulk), Patriot (inspirado en Bucky de Captain America) y Iron Lad (inspirado en Iron Man). En su primera misión oficial pelean contra cinco delincuentes en la Catedral de San Patricio. Parece una misión muy fácil para un grupo de adolescentes súper-poderosos, pero la verdad es que su total falta de experiencia y su torpeza casi los deja en ridículo. Es sólo gracias a la oportuna intervención de Kate Bishop que son capaces de triunfar al final. Y por eso es que los Young Avengers de Allan son tan encantadores, no sólo actúan como jóvenes sino que son jóvenes. Y porque son jóvenes son inexpertos e irresponsables.

Asgardian (Billy Kaplan) & Hulkling (Teddy Altman) 

Cuando hablamos de súper-héroes adolescentes hay una regla que todo escritor debe obedecer: los chicos siempre van antes que las chicas. Cuando los "Teen Titans" (Jóvenes Titanes) de DC aparecieron por primera vez en 1964 en "Brave and the Bold" (de Bob Haney y Bruno Premiani) eran tres chicos: Robin, Kid Flash y Aqualad. Cuando Peter David y Todd Nauck hicieron surgir a "Young Justice" (Justicia Joven) en 1998, los miembros originales eran sólo chicos: Superboy, Robin e Impulso. Allan Heinberg rescata la tradición de 'sólo varones'. Los Jóvenes Vengadores son chicos pero como descubre Jessica Jones desde un inicio, son antes que nada fans.

Será en Young Avengers # 2 cuando aparecen las chicas en las ruinas de la Mansión de los Vengadores y tienen una acalorada discusión con los muchachos sobre su "política estricta, sexista, de no permitir superchicas". Supongo que, en última instancia, el mundo de los fans está poblado más que nada por jovenzuelos, y eso es lo que Allan Heinberg nos hace recordar. Así que es muy revelador analizar la conducta de ellos antes de la llegada de ellas, y como señalaron algunos lectores, incluso en el primer número había algo de coqueteo entre Asgardian y Hulkling. 

Así que, una vez más, debemos hacer la misma pregunta: ¿quiénes son los Young Avengers? Cuando Jessica Jones, Iron Man y Captain America encuentran a los chavales, el interrogatorio comienza. Iron Lad revela ser nada más y nada menos que Kang, el Conquistador, un villanesco déspota del futuro que había luchado contra los Avengers en incontables ocasiones. Iron Lad, sin embargo, es una versión adolescente de Kang, todavía impulsado por el idealismo y las buenas intenciones. Él es responsable de reunir a Asgardian (Billy Kaplan), Hulkling (Teddy Altman) y Patriot (Elijah Bradley), y ahora a causa de las circunstancias Kate Bishop y Stature (Cassie Lang, la hija de Scott Lang, el segundo Hombre-Hormiga) serán las nuevas integrantes del equipo. 

Young Avengers versus Kang 

Allan creó un grupo de nuevos personajes, tan refrescantes y tan vivos que eran, de hecho, la personificación de la juventud. Hay muchos momentos dramáticos en este primer arco titulado "Sidekicks" (números 1-6), sobre todo el destino final de Iron Lad. Heinberg también tuvo la buena suerte de trabajar con Jim Cheung, un gran artista que ha evolucionado muchísimo con el paso de los años. Jim no era nada impresionante en los 90, pero perfeccionó su estilo poco a poco y en el 2005 ya era uno de los mejores artistas de Marvel. El estilo de Jim es tan fresco y dinámico que reviste a la perfección el tono juvenil de esta colección. Sus personajes son adolescentes inexperimentados, que desbordan energía y entusiasmo. Es gracias a las maravillosas páginas de Jim que nos enamoramos con tanta rapidez de estos Young Avengers. Por supuesto, las portadas de Jim son también de los mejores trabajos del género superheroico que he visto en años, con un sobresaliente sentido del diseño, Jim se las arregla para hacernos sentir emocionados cada vez que miramos sus portadas. Un buen sentido del diseño no es algo fácil de desarrollar, y muchos artistas fracasan al intentarlo. Es esta misma pasión por el diseño la que permite que Jim cree algunos de los mejores trajes de súper-héroes que he visto en décadas.  

2012 Comic Books: Arion's Achievement Awards

I buy comics each month and every time I get my package of goodies I make a special post. This has been very helpful for me since, on a quick count, I see that in 2012 I’ve read roughly 380 comics, that’s more than one comic a day (the year only has 365 days, right?).

Sure, sometimes it’s hard to keep count of everything I’ve read, but even if I didn’t have precise numbers I would still remember exactly which titles I’ve enjoyed the most. So, without further ado, I invite you all to the first annual edition of the AAA (Arion's Achievement Awards). 

Best Writer - Garth Ennis / Allan Heinberg / Mark Millar
Best Artist - Bernie Wrightson / Sean Murphy / Attila Futaki
Best Cover Artist - Rodin Esquejo / Adam Hughes / Jim Cheung
Best Editor - Karen Berger
Best Single Issue - Avengers The Children's Crusade # 9 
Best Ongoing Series - The Boys
Best Limited Series - Avengers The Children's Crusade
Best New Series - Frankenstein Alive, Alive
Best Archival Collection / Reprint - Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery 
Best Publisher - Image 
Best Comics - Related Webpage - BleedingCool.com
Homage - Antonio Segura, Sergio Toppi, Joe Kubert and Moebius
Worst Title - Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child
Worst First Issue - Dark Horse’s Conan # 1
Most Disappointing Project - Star Trek the Next Generation / Doctor Who

Jim Cheung

The ninth art should always be a harmonic combination of narrative and art. Without a good writer, the stories we read won’t hold any special meaning in our hearts. Instead of choosing one writer I’ve decided to include three on the list: Garth Ennis for his extraordinary work in the groundbreaking series “The Boys”, Allan Heinberg for his much anticipated return to Marvel Comics and particularly his “Avengers The Children's Crusade” and Mark Millar for his continued effort in the Millarworld titles: “Kick-Ass vol. 2”, “Supercrooks”, “The Secret Service” and “Hit-Girl”.

Art is what sets the comic book medium above all others. Text is never sufficient, you need an extraordinary penciler / inker to create a good comic. Again, we have three names here: Bernie Wrightson who has done an excellent work in “Frankenstein Alive, Alive”, Sean Murphy for his original and delightful drawings in “Punk Rock Jesus” and Attila Futaki for his superb contributions to “Severed”.

Let’s be honest, we do judge a book by its cover. And most of the time, we buy something because we find the cover to be irresistible. I know I’ve done it. The best covers I’ve seen in 2012 have been drawn by Rodin Esquejo (“Morning Glories”, “Mind the Gap”) Adam Hughes (“Fairest”) and, of course, Jim Cheung (“Avengers The Children's Crusade”).

Most of the time we overlook the work of the editors, but they are an essential part of the creative process, this year my award goes to a woman who has been fighting against censorship for the past 30 years and has supported the most revolutionary comics for the past two decades as Vertigo’s Executive Editor: Karen Berger.

Reading almost 400 comics made me realize that it was quite difficult to decide which one was the best. So I’ve considered only those published in 2012 (that, for instance, rules out “Flex Mentallo” which is by far the best comic I’ve read this year), finally, after much consideration, the award goes to Avengers The Children's Crusade # 9.

After almost 7 years, “The Boys” came to an end this November with issue # 72. In my opinion it’s Garth Ennis magnum opus and also the best ongoing series of 2012. Now that it’s over, I’ll have a hard time finding something at least half as good… 

I’ve been buying a lot of miniseries for the past three years, and I’ve read some truly great ones (“Strange Talent of Luther Strode”, “Witch Doctor”, “Severed”, “Kick-Ass Vol. 2”, “The New Deadwardians”, “America’s Got Powers”, “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century”, “Punk Rock Jesus”, “Happy” and “Fashion Beast”) but the best one is “Avengers The Children's Crusade”, simply the best superhero comic book I’ve read in a long time.

This year IDW published “Frankenstein Alive, Alive”, and after seeing the outstanding illustrations of the legendary artist Bernie Wrightson I have no other choice but to place this one high above all other series. Other interesting new titles were “Punk Rock Jesus”, “Whispers”, “The Hypernaturals”, “Hit-Girl” and “Lot 13”.

Best Archival Collection / Reprint: like I said before, “Flex Mentallo” combined intelligently a brilliant script by Grant Morrison with beautiful art by Frank Quitely, and Vertigo’s hardcover deluxe edition does justice to such a significant miniseries.

I became a comic book collector thanks to Byrne’s Superman and for a long time I rarely strayed from the DC Universe, in 2000 I started acquiring Marvel titles, and eventually I became more of a Marvel fan. In 2006 I stopped buying DC Comics, in 2010 I severely reduced the amount of Marvel comics I was getting. If not for Image I would no longer be buying comics on a monthly basis. So yes, the best publisher of 2012 is Image.

I spend at least one hour daily reading news online, but only Rich Johnston has the necessary journalistic integrity to break the news that no other webpage would dare to… so I pick BleedingCool.com as the best source for information, and since Rich isn’t on the payroll of the big two, he will always talk about things that are uncomfortable for Marvel and DC. Good for that.

Darick Robertson

This year, comic book fans of every corner of the globe have mourned the death of authors such as Antonio Segura, Sergio Toppi, Joe Kubert and Moebius. Antonio Segura was a brilliant Spanish writer and creator of some of my favorite European comics such as Bogey, Hombre and Burton & Cyb; with a wild imagination and a unique ability to inspire and surprise the reader, Segura was truly one of the greatest storytellers of his generation. He will be missed. Toppi was an Italian artist that I’ve always admired, and I hope to review some of his work in 2014. Joe Kubert was one of the most respected artists of the American comic book industry, and also the founder of the Kubert School, when he died I read some of the testimonies of his students and they were so vivid and heartfelt that I felt like I had actually known him. Jean “Moebius” Giraud was one of the most prestigious European authors of the past three decades, his work has captivated me for years, but so far I haven’t had the opportunity to talk about it at length, hopefully that’ll be remedied in 2013.

Although I pride myself of selecting only the best of the best, sometimes a couple of stinkers go past my radar and end up in my monthly pull list. If someone asks me what is the worst comic I’ve read this year my answer would be, without a doubt, “Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child”: there is not a single redeeming aspect about this clusterfuck. A first issue should always make you interested in the next one, but in some cases, a first issue can be so bad that you immediately want to get rid of it, that’s what happened to me with Dark Horse’s Conan # 1 (Avengers 1959 also came close… talk about bad introductions). If you want to read the barbarian’s adventures stick to the Marvel comics from the 70s. I mean it. I had high expectations regarding IDW’s crossover between two of my favorite sci-fi franchises, but “Star Trek: The Next Generation / Doctor Who” was simply disappointing (curiously, the same happened in 2011 with their Star Trek / Legion of Super-Heroes). There have been other really bad projects from other publishers (I’m looking at you DC) but since I haven’t read them I won’t include them in this list.

And that is all for the year. Now, pray tell us good and honorable reader, what comics have thou particularly enjoyed this year? Which artists have caught thy attention?  What book has let you down? Do you agree with me or would you qualify my ramblings as folly?

I bid thee farewell and long live the ninth art!
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Compro cómics todos los meses y cada vez que recibo nuevos ejemplares me encargo de compartir la noticia con ustedes. Esto ha sido bastante útil porque, a ojo de buen cubero, compruebo que en el 2012 he leído aproximadamente 380 cómics, o sea más de uno al día (el año sólo tiene 365 días, ¿no es así?)

Desde luego, a veces es difícil llevar la cuenta, pero incluso aunque no tuviera cifras precisas de todos modos recordaría qué títulos son los que más he disfrutado. Así que, sin más preámbulos, los invito a todos a la primera edición anual de los premios AAA (Arion's Achievement Awards). 

Mejor escritor - Garth Ennis / Allan Heinberg / Mark Millar
Mejor artista - Bernie Wrightson / Sean Murphy / Attila Futaki
Mejor portadista - Rodin Esquejo / Adam Hughes / Jim Cheung
Mejor editor - Karen Berger
Mejor número único - Avengers The Children's Crusade # 9 
Mejor serie mensual - The Boys
Mejor serie limitada - Avengers The Children's Crusade
Mejor nueva serie - Frankenstein Alive, Alive
Mejor obra coleccionada / reimpresión - Flex Mentallo Man of Muscle Mystery 
Mejor Editorial - Image 
Mejor página web sobre cómics - BleedingCool.com
Homenaje - Antonio Segura, Sergio Toppi, Joe Kubert y Moebius
Peor título - Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child
Peor primer número - Dark Horse’s Conan # 1
Proyecto más decepcionante - Star Trek the Next Generation / Doctor Who

Frank Quitely

El noveno arte debería ser siempre una combinación armónica de narrativa y arte. Sin un buen escritor, las historias que leemos no tendrán mayor significado para nosotros. En vez de elegir a un escritor he decidido incluir tres en la lista: Garth Ennis por su extraordinario trabajo en la innovadora serie “The Boys”, Allan Heinberg por su tan anticipado regreso a Marvel Comics y particularmente su “Avengers The Children's Crusade” y Mark Millar por sus continuos esfuerzos en los títulos de Millarworld: “Kick-Ass vol. 2”, “Supercrooks”, “The Secret Service” y “Hit-Girl”.

El arte es lo que eleva al cómic por encima de otros medios. El texto nunca es suficiente, hace falta un extraordinario artista para crear un buen cómic. De nuevo, tenemos tres nombres aquí: Bernie Wrightson por haber hecho una excelente obra en “Frankenstein Alive, Alive”, Sean Murphy por sus originales y deliciosos dibujos en “Punk Rock Jesus” y Attila Futaki por sus soberbias contribuciones a “Severed”. 

Seamos honestos, juzgamos un libro por su carátula. Y la mayoría de las veces, compramos algo porque la portada es irresistible. Lo digo por experiencia. Las mejores portadas que he visto en el 2012 han sido dibujadas por Rodin Esquejo (“Morning Glories”, “Mind the Gap”) Adam Hughes (“Fairest”) y, por supuesto, Jim Cheung ("Avengers The Children's Crusade").

La mayoría de las veces no prestamos atención a la labor de los editores, pero ellos son parte esencial del proceso creativo, el galardón va para una mujer que ha estado luchando en contra de la censura durante 30 años y que ha apoyado los cómics más revolucionarios de las últimas dos décadas como la editora ejecutiva de Vertigo: Karen Berger.

Después de leer casi 400 cómics me he dado cuenta que es bastante difícil decidir cuál fue el mejor. Así que sólo he considerado aquellos publicados en el 2012 (así, por ejemplo, queda eliminado “Flex Mentallo” que es de lejos lo mejor que he leído en el año), finalmente, después de mucha consideración, el premio va para Avengers The Children's Crusade # 9.

Rodin Esquejo

Tras casi 7 años, “The Boys” concluyó este noviembre con el # 72. En mi opinión, este es el magnum opus Garth Ennis  y también la mejor serie mensual del 2012. Ahora que ha terminado, será difícil encontrar algo al menos la mitad de bueno...

He estado comprando un montón de miniseries en los últimos tres años, y he leído algunas grandiosas (“Strange Talent of Luther Strode”, “Witch Doctor”, “Severed”, “Kick-Ass Vol. 2”, “The New Deadwardians”, “America’s Got Powers”, “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century”, “Punk Rock Jesus”, “Happy” y “Fashion Beast”) pero la mejor es “Avengers The Children's Crusade”, simplemente el mejor cómic de súper-héroes que he leído en mucho tiempo.

Este año IDW publicó “Frankenstein Alive, Alive”, y luego de ver las geniales ilustraciones del legendario artista Bernie Wrightson no tengo otra opción que colocarlo muy por encima de otros títulos. Otras nuevas colecciones que despertaron mi interés fueron “Punk Rock Jesus”, “Whispers”, “The Hypernaturals”, “Hit-Girl” y “Lot 13”.

Mejor obra coleccionada / reimpresión: como dije antes, “Flex Mentallo” combina con inteligencia un brillante guión de Grant Morrison con el hermoso arte de Frank Quitely, y la edición de lujo de Vertigo le hace justicia a esta importante miniserie.

Me convertí en coleccionista de cómics gracias al Superman de Byrne y durante años rara vez me alejaba del Universo DC, en el 2000 empecé a adquirir títulos de Marvel, y al final me pasé a las filas marvelianas. En el 2006 dejé de comprar cómics de DC, en el 2010 taché bastantes cómics Marvel de mi lista de compras. Si no fuera por Image, ya no compraría cómics todos los meses. Por eso, la mejor editorial del 2012 es Image.

Gasto al menos una hora diaria leyendo noticias en línea, pero sólo Rich Johnston tiene la integridad periodística necesaria para sacar las noticias que ninguna otra página se atrevería... así que elijo a BleedingCool.com como la mejor fuente de información, y como Rich no está en la nómina de Marvel y DC siempre dirá la dolorosa verdad aunque incomode a estas dos grandes editoriales. Bien por ello. 

Este año, a lo largo del mundo, muchos lamentaron la muerte de autores como Antonio Segura, Sergio Toppi, Joe Kubert y Moebius. Antonio Segura era un escritor español brillante; creador de algunos de mis cómics europeos favoritos como “Bogey”, “Hombre” and “Burton & Cyb”; con una imaginación salvaje y una habilidad única para inspirar y sorprender al lector, Segura era realmetne uno de los grandes narradores de su generación. Lo recordaremos siempre. Toppi fue un artista italiano al que siempre he admirado, y espero reseñar alguno de sus trabajos en el 2014. Joe Kubert fue uno de los artistas más respetados de la industria norteamericana, y también el fundador de la Escuela Kubert, cuando murió leí algunos de los testimonios de sus estudiantes y eran tan vívidos y emotivos que sentí como si lo hubiese conocido. Jean “Moebius” Giraud fue uno de los autores europeos más prestigiosos de las últimas tres décadas, su trabajo me ha cautivado por años, pero hasta ahora no he tenido oportunidad de comentarlo como es debido, espero que esto sea remediado en el 2013.

my drawing / mi dibujo

Aunque me enorgullezco de seleccionar sólo lo mejor de lo mejor, a veces un par de productos defectuosos terminan colándose y aparecen en mis manos. Si alguien me pregunta cuál es el peor cómic que he leído en estos 12 meses mi respuesta sería, sin duda, “Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child”: no hay un sólo atributo que salve a esta gran cagada. Un primer número siempre debería generar interés en el siguiente, pero en algunos casos, un primer número puede ser tan malo que quieres botarlo a la basura, eso es lo que me pasó con el Conan # 1 de Dark Horse ("Avengers 1959" también fue malísimo). Si quieren leer las aventuras del bárbaro quédense con los cómics Marvel de los 70. Lo digo en serio. Tenía muchas expectativas cuando supe que IDW presentaría dos de mis franquicias preferidas de ciencia ficción, pero "Star Trek: The Next Generation / Doctor Who" fue bien decepcionante (es curioso, pero lo mismo pasó en el 2011 con su "Star Trek / Legion of Super-Heroes"). Ha habido otros proyectos realmente malos de otras editoriales (DC entre ellas) pero como no los he leído no los incluiré en esta lista. 

Y eso es todo por este año. Ahora, decidme buenos y honrosos lectores, ¿qué cómics habéis disfrutado particularmente este año? ¿Qué artistas han capturado vuestra atención? ¿Que os ha decepcionado? ¿Estáis de acuerdo conmigo o consideráis mis diatribas como sandeces?

¡Os digo adiós y larga vida al noveno arte!

March comic books / Cómics de marzo

“All good things must come to an end”, goes an old saying. And damn right it is. March has been a month of endings, of last issues. We have the dramatic and action-packed finale of Kick-Ass volume 2, we also have the tragic conclusion of Luther Strode, the evocative final chapter of War of the Words in Unwritten and, above all, the last issue of Avengers the Children’s Crusade. I loved Allan Heinberg’s initial run on Young Avengers, and I waited four years for this sequel (I even asked Joe Quesada about it in Newsarama in 2007 or 2008). It took exactly four years and one month for Children’s Crusade to begin, and after almost two years, this fantastic miniseries came to an end. Seriously, I consider this the best limited series from Marvel in 2010, 2011 and the first quarter of 2012. Reading the final pages and learning the fate of Wiccan and Hulkling made me shed tears of joy. And I’m not kidding. Such a wonderful closing moment. Several titles have finished, but luckily new ones have just arrived. And I’ll definitely be talking at length about some of these new series. Meanwhile, I leave you with my March comics (as per solicitations).

ACTION COMICS #2
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT Cover by RAGS MORALES On sale OCTOBER 5 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T In his weakest moment, Superman is taken down - but by whom? And if the world wasn't ready for a man with super powers, they're utterly unprepared for the rage of a Superman cornered! The cornerstone character of the new DCU continues his debut adventure!

AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #9
The big climax that sets the stage big time for what is to come in 2012! • Deaths and departures! • The funeral of an Avenger. • The final fate of the Scarlet Witch. • A new lineup and a new direction for the Young Avengers.

DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #1 (MR)
DOMINIQUE LAVEAU: VOODOO CHILD is the story of a half-breed, outcast and heir to the Voodoo Queenship of New Orleans, if she can live long enough to claim her birthright. New Orleans is the most haunted city in America: a town of centuries-old ghosts and newly drowned spirits; where vampires, voodoo spirits and loups-garous make their home. Ruling over this all are the powerful Voodoo Queens, whose influence stretches into politics, business and crime as they maintain a delicate balance between the mortal and supernatural worlds. But in the aftermath of Katrina, all that has changed, for someone or something has murdered the Voodoo Queen and most of her court. The number one suspect is Dominique Laveau, a grad student at Tulane who is about to discover that her entire life has been a lie. Now Dominique must forge alliances with those out to kill her while seeking to uncover the truth behind the royal murders, as she is ultimately forced to deal with a destiny she could never have imagined. Voodoo Child is a new monthly series written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, former editor-in-chief of The Source magazine, award-winning author, journalist and TV producer, with art by Milestone Media co-founder Denys Cowan (THE QUESTION) and covers by Rafael Grampá.

FAIREST #1 (MR)
New York Times best-selling, award-winning creator Bill Willingham presents a new series starring the female FABLES. Balancing horror, humor and adventure, FAIREST explores the secret histories of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella, The Snow Queen, Thumbelina, Snow White, Rose Red and others. The first 6 issue arc follows the misadventures of Briar Rose after she is stolen away by the goblin army in FABLES #107. Fan-favorite artist Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN, THE INVISIBLES) returns to Vertigo to pencil the opening storyline. Award-winning cover artist Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL) provides covers, starting with a wraparound cover on issue #1. Future arcs will be written by 2011 Arthur C. Clarke winner Lauren Beukes with art by Inaki Miranda, and iZOMBIE scribe Chris Roberson with art by Shawn McManus! And remember: They may be beautiful, but there will be blood.

KICK-ASS 2 #7 (OF 7) (MR)
The brutal extra-sized finale of the best comic ever! • Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl square off against the Motherf*cker and Mother Russia! • Can they put a stop to the rampaging Toxic Mega C*nts? 48 PGS./MATURE

MORNING GLORIES #17 (MR)
story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO  'P.E.,' Part Five

NEW DEADWARDIANS #1 (OF 8) (MR)
Another vampire/zombie comic? Really, Vertigo® Trust us. This is different. In post-Victorian England, nearly everyone of the upper classes has voluntarily become a vampire to escape the lower classes who are all zombies. Into this simmering cauldron is thrust Chief Inspector George Suttle, a lonely detective who's got the slowest beat in London: investigating murders in a world where everyone is already dead! But when the body of a young aristocrat washes up on the banks of the Thames, Suttle's quest for the truth will take him from the darkest sewers to the gleaming halls of power, and reveal the rotten heart at the center of this strange world. THE NEW DEADWARDIANS is brought to vivid life by fan-favorite writer Dan Abnett (RESURRECTION MAN, LEGION LOST) with art by newcomer I. N. J. Culbard (At The Mountains of Madness).

SAGA #1 (MR)
Y: THE LAST MAN writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN returns to comics with red-hot artist FIONA STAPLES for an all-new ONGOING SERIES! Star Wars-style action collides with Game of Thrones-esque drama in this original sci-fi/fantasy epic for mature readers, as new parents Marko and Alana risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war. The adventure begins in a spectacular DOUBLE-SIZED FIRST ISSUE, with forty-four pages of story with no ads for the regular price of just $2.99!

SAUCER COUNTRY #1 (MR)
Arcadia Alvarado, the leading Democratic candidate for President of the United States, says she was 'abducted by aliens.' As the Mexican-American Governor of New Mexico, she's dealing with immigration, budget cuts and an alcoholic ex. She's about to toss her hat into the ring as a candidate for President in the most volatile political climate ever. But then?a lonely road and a nightmarish encounter have left her with terrible, half-glimpsed memories. And now she has to become President. To expose the truth - and maybe, to save the world. Arcadia's quest is at the heart of this new monthly series from writer Paul Cornell (DEMON KNIGHTS, ACTION COMICS, Doctor Who) and artist Ryan Kelly (NEW YORK FIVE, NORTHLANDERS). With the help of her quirky staff, Arcadia will pursue the truth of her abduction into danger, mystery and awe. SAUCER COUNTRY is a dark thriller that blends UFO lore and alien abduction with political intrigue, all set in the hauntingly beautiful Southwest.

STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE #6 (OF 6) (MR)
MINISERIES CONCLUSION It ends here. Luther has lost nearly everything, but can he stop the Librarian from taking away the rest? Blood will flow, guts will fly and lives will change as the hit mini series concludes.

SUPERCROOKS #1 (MR)
When The Market Is Flooded With Competition And The Authorities Are Always On Your Tail, What's An All-American Supervillain To Do? Go To Spain, Of Course! From The Writer Who Brought You Kick-Ass And The Artist Of Secret Invasion Comes A New Series About A Team Of Superpowered Ne'er-Do-Wells Looking To Pull Off One Last Heist In The Land Of Bullfighting And Delicious Churros. 32 Pgs./Mature ?$3.99

THIEF OF THIEVES #2
Conrad Paulson has turned his back to his life as Redmond, international master criminal, in order to regain some semblance of the life he left behind.  Will it be enough to reconcile with his wife? Save his son from the life? Or will it end up getting them all killed?

UNWRITTEN #35 (MR)
The epic, extra-sized finale of "Tommy Taylor and the War of Words!" The trap within the trap is finally sprung. The War of Words ends in a no-holds-barred battle between Tom Taylor and his deadliest enemy, with horrendous consequences for every living human – and for the stories on which our lives depend. Nobody is walking away from this one unscathed, and someone very close to Tommy pays the ultimate price

WALKING DEAD #95 (MR)
'A LARGER WORLD' CONTINUES Rick and his group are welcomed into a new community, lead by a new charismatic leader.  Rick has experienced this before.  Is this the beginning of a new era of peace for Rick and the others... or is this man every bit as dangerous as The Governor?
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“Todas las cosas buenas deben terminar”, afirma un viejo refrán. Y vaya que es condenadamente cierto. Marzo ha sido un mes de finales, de últimos números. Tenemos la conclusión dramática y llena de acción de Kick-Ass volumen 2, también tenemos el trágico final de Luther Strode, el evocativo capítulo final de “La guerra de las palabras” en Unwritten y, por encima de todo, el último ejemplar de Avengers the Children’s Crusade. Me encantó la etapa inicial de Allan Heinberg en Young Avengers, y esperé la continuación por cuatro años (incluso le pregunté a Joe Quesada por ella en Newsarama en el 2007 o el 2008). El comienzo de Children’s Crusade tomó exactamente cuatro años y un mes, y luego de casi dos años, esta fantástica miniserie llega a su fin. En serio, considero que es la mejor serie limitada de Marvel del 2010, 2011 y el primer trimestre del 2012. He leído las páginas finales y averiguado el destino de Wiccan y Hulkling con lágrimas de alegría. Y no estoy bromeando. Un maravilloso momento de cierre. Varias colecciones han terminado, pero afortunadamente ya han llegado nuevas. Y definitivamente hablaré bastante sobre algunas de estas nuevas series. Mientras tanto, los dejo con mis cómics de marzo.

ACTION COMICS #2
Ahora que está debilitado, Superman cae prisionero. Si el mundo no estaba listo para un hombre con poderes tampoco lo está para su ira.

AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #9
Muertes y partidas. El funeral de un vengador. El destino final de la Bruja Escarlata. Y una nueva alineación para los Jóvenes Vengadores.

DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #1
Una heredera del vudú en New Orleans, la ciudad con más fantasmas. Un lugar con casas de hace más de un siglo y espíritus recientemente ahogados. Allí están… las reinas del vudú.

FAIREST #1
Explorando las historias secretas de la Bella Durmiente, Cenicienta, Blanca Nieves, Caperucita Roja y, sobre todo, de Rose. 

KICK-ASS 2 #7
KICK-ASS y HIT GIRL luchan contra sus enemigos y contra Madre Rusia. ¿Podrán contener a sus salvajes oponentes?

MORNING GLORIES #17 (MR)
Educación física, quinta parte.

Avengers the Children’s Crusade # 9

NEW DEADWARDIANS #1 (OF 8)
En la Inglaterra post Victoriana, las clases altas se han convertido voluntariamente en vampiros para escapar a las clases bajas que son zombis. Así, el inspector de policía deberá investigar un asesinato en un mundo donde todos están muertos. Cuando el cuerpo de un joven aristócrata aparece en la ribera del Támesis, todo cambiará para este inspector.

SAGA #1
En medio de una guerra intergaláctica, una pareja intentará criar a su hijo. Empieza una nueva fantasía épica de ciencia ficción.

SAUCER COUNTRY #1
Arcadia Alvarado, la candidata puntera de los demócratas para la presidencia de los Estados Unidos dice que ha sido abducida por extraterrestres. Como gobernadora de México lidió con la inmigración, los recortes de presupuesto y el alcoholismo de su ex, ¿podrá ser presidente?

STRANGE TALENT OF LUTHER STRODE #6
Luther lo ha perdido casi todo, pero ¿podrá impedir que el Bibliotecario se lleve lo demás? Es el sangriento final de esta miniserie.

SUPERCROOKS #1 (MR)
Cuando el mercado está lleno de competencia y las autoridades te siguen el rastro, ¿qué puede hacer un villano norteamericano? ¡Irse a España!

THIEF OF THIEVES #2
Él le da la espalda a su vida como mente maestra del crimen, para recuperar al menos algo que se asemeje a la vida que abandonó antes. ¿Será esto suficiente para reconciliarse con su esposa o salvar a su hijo?

my final version / mi versión final

UNWRITTEN #35 (MR)
La trampa dentro de la trampa se revela. La Guerra de las Palabras termina con una batalla entre Tom Taylor y su más mortal enemigo. Con consecuencias horrendas para todos los humanos… y sus historias.

WALKING DEAD #95 (MR)
Rick y los suyos son bien recibidos en una comunidad más grande, dirigida por un carismático líder. Rick ha experimentado algo así antes. ¿Será esto el inicio de una nueva era de paz o volverán los peligros?

June comic books / Cómics de junio

Exactly one day after my birthday, my DCBS package arrived home: 20 new comics that I would read in a couple of days. Here they are, as per solicitations:
50 GIRLS 50 #1 
story FRANK CHO & DOUG MURRAY art AXEL MEDELLIN cover FRANK CHO Hot on the heels of his blockbuster New Ultimates run, FRANK CHO teams with Co-writer DOUG MURRAY (The 'Nam) and artist AXEL MEDELLIN (ELEPHANTMEN) to unleash a new universe-spanning sci-fi epic! Join in the fantastic voyage of the Space Vessel ESS Savannah and her beautiful crew as they fight their way from hostile aliens and exotic worlds, searching for the wormhole that will take them to their ultimate destination: Home. 

ALL WINNERS SQUAD BAND OF HEROES #1   
Written by Paul Jenkins Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico Cover by MICO SUAYAN It's World War II super-action as Captain America heads up a top-secret, all-hero unit of the U.S. military! But a mystery surrounding the Band of Heroes rears its ugly head in the present…and you won't believe how deep it goes. Join the wartime adventures of the toughest, most exceptional band of soldiers in American military history, in this series by acclaimed writer Paul Jenkins (SENTRY: FALLEN SUN) and rising star Carmine Di Giandomenico (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN ANNUAL, IRON MAN 2.0)! 32 PGS./Rated T+ 


AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #6 (OF 9) 
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG THE SCARLET WITCH RETURNS WITH A VENGEANCE!  With her memory and her powers finally restored, The Scarlet Witch returns to Avengers Mansion for a revealing reunion with Clint Barton and a fiery reckoning with the Avengers that provokes the Beast, Jessica Jones, and the mutant detectives of X-Factor to join the crusade.  But will the Scarlet Witch continue the decimation she began in 'House of M'?  Or will she become the new mutant messiah? 32 PGS./Rated T+ 


CALIGULA #2 (OF 6) (MR) 
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.   After his assassination attempt goes horribly and horrifyingly wrong young Junius finds himself taken in by Caligula, who renames him Felix, meaning 'lucky one', and becomes the Emperor's pet, confidant, whipping boy, lover, apprentice, and biographer. Caligula lavishes money and women on Felix one minute than beats him the next. Felix must play along if he's to find out the secret behind Caligula's mysterious supernatural power over life and death. Virgin blood ceremonies, gladiator fights rigged for added brutality, and dinner parties where guests are randomly slaughtered, is there any limit to Caligula's depravity? 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 #2 is available with a Regular cover by Jacen Burrows, a Wraparound cover by series artist German Nobile, and a special rare Golden retailer incentive.

EX MACHINA #41 (MR)
Written by Brian K. Vaughan Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark Cover by Tony Harris It's the beginning of a new storyline - one that will finally reveal the true source of the Great Machine's strange powers! As New Year's Eve approaches, Mayor Mitchell Hundred makes a shocking announcement while the retired Super Hero's past returns to haunt Times Square. On sale April 22 • 32 pg, FC MATURE READERS


HERC #1 
The son of Zeus returns.


FLY #1 (MR)  
What if there was a drug that gave you the power to fly? How far would you go to possess it and who would you hurt to get your next fix? This is the story of Eddie Patron. Eddie was trying to live a normal life. A rundown broken life but a normal life nonetheless. But Eddie has a secret and that secret is coming back to haunt him and his life will never be the same again. From the mind of Raven Gregory, writer of Image Comics THE GIFT, the Wonderland trilogy and The Waking comes the latest brand new ongoing tale of horror and first tale of a world where the superheroes aren't heroes at all. Featuring 4 covers by superstar artists Ebas (Witchblade, Grimm Fairy Tales), Artgerm (Batman, Bird's of Prey), Eric J (JSA, Rex Mundi), and a Tyler Kirkham cover (Green Lantern Corps, Stryke Force, The Gift) as an exclusive. Don't miss what is guaranteed to be the hottest new series of the year! ONLY $2.99!!! As an added bonus retailers who order 20 copies of cover A get 5 additional copies free. 


HACK SLASH #5 CVR B ESQUEJO (MR) 
story TIM SEELEY art KYLE STRAHM cover B RODIN ESQUEJO  Guest-artist KYLE STRAHM (We Will Bury You) steps in as the skull-faced mystery woman Fantomah comes to Cassie and Vlad for help. But, what could a super powerful goddess, known for her horrible (yet creative) methods of tormenting evil doers, need with a teenage girl and a mutant with a machete? 


KIRBY GENESIS #1  
(W) Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross (A) Jackson Herbert, Alex Ross (C) Alex Ross (3 Covers, 33% Each), Ryan Sook (1-in-5), Paul Renaud (1-in-10), Dale Keown (1-in-15) KIRBY: GENESIS explodes into action! A message to space has been heard and answered -- but what has come to Earth isn't what anyone would expect! As cosmic visitors begin to be revealed to the world, a deadly battle begins -- and three ordinary people are caught up in it. Featuring: Captain Victory, Silver Star, the Glory Knights and more -- and this is just the beginning! Superstars Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross bring Jack 'King' Kirby's creations to life in a way you'll never forget! This is the beginning! This is the GENESIS!


LAST MORTAL #1 (OF 4) 
Story JOHN MAHONEY & FILIP SABLIK, art & cover THOMAS NACHLIK  Alec King is a born loser.  A small time criminal who has never succeeded at anything in life and whose fear of failure has crippled him. When his only friend, Brian, the brains and charm of their two-man operation, convinces Alec to help him with a hit contract on a mayoral candidate his life unravels to rock bottom. But sometimes we need to hit rock bottom to begin the climb towards a better day… 


MORNING GLORIES #10 
Story NICK SPENCER, art JOE EISMA, cover RODIN ESQUEJO  Since enrolling at Morning Glory Academy, perhaps no new student has been through more than Jade. But it turns out, sadly, this is one girl who is no stranger to pain and suffering - learn more about who she is, what she's been through, and what the Academy wants with her right here! 


RED MASS FOR MARS #4 (OF 4) 
story JONATHAN HICKMAN art & cover RYAN BODENHEIM 'FRATERNITY'-The smashing conclusion to the tale of Mars as the fate of the world hangs in the balance and the one person who could save the Earth must make his decision. SEPTEMBER 10 • 32 PAGES • FC


RUSE #1 (OF 4) 
Written by Mark Waid Art by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI Cover by BUTCH GUICE & MIKE PERKINS Variant Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER Renowned as the Victorian world's greatest detective, Simon Archard is the most intelligent of men. But when he crosses paths with the mysterious and enchanting Emma Bishop, has the smartest man in the world met his equal? Brought to readers by superstar writer Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and red-hot artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: Original Movie Adaptation), this is the new comic series that'll leave you breathless. 32 PGS./Rated T+


SIGIL #1 (OF 4) 
Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by LEONARD KIRK Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURJEVIC Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS In the war for forever, time is only an?obstacle. Warriors jump from century to century, their battlefields span all of history but have led them to a stalemate. But now a 16 year old girl from present-day South Carolina will turn the tide. The symbol on her chest makes her part of this war, but will she save us or damn all of creation? New York Times best-selling scribe Mike Carey (Age of X, The Unwritten) and Leonard Kirk (New Mutants) begin the next great comic epic. 32 PGS./Rated T+ 


SAMURAIS BLOOD #1 (OF 6) (MR)  
story OWEN WISEMAN art NAM KIM, MATTHEW DALTON & JESSICA KHOLINNE cover JO CHEN In an era when lineage defined you, three teenagers must make their way through the world hiding their identities in order to find their destinies. As their village burns behind them, they are headed for a city they'd heard about only in stories. The three young samurai must now struggle to stay alive and take vengeance on the evil usurper who has destroyed the rest of their clan and the only world they'd ever known. Will they rise on the tides of vengeance, or they will they fall on the swords of fate? 


SHIELD #1  
Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER Cover by GERALD PAREL Historical Variant Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER The most acclaimed book of 2010 is back in 2011! The second volume of S.H.I.E.L.D. has arrived and Jonathan Hickman (FANTASTIC FOUR) and Dustin Weaver (X-MEN) are making the second volume of S.H.I.E.L.D. even better than the first! In this issue, the secret history of Michelangelo. He has been pulling the strings for years and is now becoming the prime mover. Can he keep Da Vinci and Newton from killing each other and destroying the Brotherhood of the Shield? Don't miss this new start of the book that everyone is talking about! 40 PGS./Rated T+ 


THAT HELLBOUND TRAIN #1 (OF 3)  
Robert Bloch, Joe and John Lansdale (w) Dave Wachter (a) Menton Matthews III (c) Take a trip back in time on Robert Bloch's That Hellbound Train! Join Martin, an out-of-luck orphan, as he struggles to fulfill the American dream. As Martin comes of age, fate conspires against him at every turn. On the verge of giving up hope, our young protagonist is visited by a monstrous train, one whose conductor might just have a ticket to fame and riches... if Martin is willing to pay the price! Scribes Joe and John Lansdale (30 Days of Night: Night, Again) and artist Dave Wachter bring this unique tale of American folklore to life! 


WITCH DOCTOR #1 (OF 4)  
story BRANDON SEIFERT art & cover LUKAS KETNER HOUSE M.D. MEETS FRINGE IN THE FIRST SKYBOUND ORIGINAL FROM ROBERT KIRKMAN's NEW COMICS IMPRINT! Meet Vincent Morrow, a doctor looking for a vaccine... for the apocalypse! In this stand-alone first issue, a family needs Dr. Morrow's help with their son's illness: Demonic possession. But when Morrow attempts an experimental cure, he discovers the boy's disease isn't all spinning heads and pea soup - it's like nothing you've seen before! Horror gets a brain transplant in WITCH DOCTOR, the book WARREN ELLIS calls 'Mental.' 


WALKING DEAD #86 (MR) 
story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN  How do we deal with what comes next?


WOLVERINE #1
Written by JASON AARON Penciled by RENATO GUEDES Cover by JAE LEE Variant Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN Variant Cover by PAUL SMITH Variant Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE Blank Variant Cover also available! Acclaimed author JASON AARON (ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN AND WOLVERINE, WEAPON X) and superstar artist RENATO GUEDES (Action Comics, Adventures of Superman) launch an all-new ongoing Wolverine series as Wolverine goes to hell… literally! Someone's out to destroy Wolverine-permanently-and they may have succeeded. But if Wolverine's soul is in hell, how is his body terrorizing those closest to him? 40 PGS./Parental Advisory 


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Exactamente un día después de mi cumpleaños, llegó a mi puerta el paquete de DCBS: 20 cómics nuevos que leería en tan sólo un par de días. Ahí van.


50 GIRLS 50 #1
Empieza el fantástico viaje del bajel espacial ESS Savannah y de su atractiva tripulación. Encontrarán extraterrestres hostiles y mundos exóticos.


ALL WINNERS SQUAD BAND OF HEROES #1    
El Capitán América lidera un grupo secreto en WWII.

AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #6 (OF 9) 
Con su memoria y poderes restaurados, la Bruja Escarlata regresa a la mansión de los Vengadores. ¿Continuará la misión que provocó su caída o se convertirá en la nueva adalid de la comunidad mutante? 


CALIGULA #2 (OF 6) (MR) 
Tras sobrevivir a un intento de asesinato, Félix se convierte en el confidente de Calígula, en su mascota, en su aprendiz, en su biógrafo, incluso en su amante. Ceremonias con sangre de vírgenes, peleas con gladiadores y fiestas donde los invitados son asesinados al azar. ¿Hay límites para la  depravación de Calígula? ¿Podrá Félix mantener su cordura?


FLY #1 (MR)
¿Y si existiese una droga que te diera el poder de volar? ¿Qué tan lejos irías para conseguirla y a quién harías daño con tal de tener la próxima dosis? La vida de Eddie ha sido triste pero normal. Pero él tiene un secreto que lo acosa y ahora su vida no volverá a ser la misma… nunca más. 


EX MACHINA #41 (MR)  
Se revela el origen de los poderes de la Gran Maquinaria. 


HERC #1  
Regresa una vez más el hijo de Zeus. 


HACK SLASH #5    
¿Qué podría buscar una poderosa diosa en la agencia de una chica joven y su compañero, un mutante con un machete?


KIRBY GENESIS #1  
El mensaje espacial ha sido escuchado y respondido. Pero nadie podría imaginar lo que arribará a la Tierra. La llegada de los visitantes cósmicos da inicio a una batalla mortal. Y tres personas ordinarias se ven involucradas.


LAST MORTAL #1 (OF 4)  
King es un fracasado. Un criminal de poca monta que nunca ha dado el gran golpe. Cuando su único amigo Brian, el cerebro detrás de sus operaciones, le sugiere asesinar a un político todo empeorará.  


MORNING GLORIES #10  
Tal vez ningún otro estudiante ha padecido tanto como Jade. Pero resulta que Jade ya conocía el dolor y el sufrimiento. ¿Cuál es su pasado?


RED MASS FOR MARS #4 (OF 4)  
El relato de Marte llega a su conclusión. El destino del mundo está en la balanza: él único capaz de salvar la Tierra debe tomar una decisión. 


RUSE #1 (OF 4)  
Conocido como el más grande detective victoriano, Simon es el hombre más inteligente. ¿Qué sucederá si conoce a la misteriosa Emma? 


SAMURAIS BLOOD #1 (OF 6) (MR) 
En una era definida por los linajes, tres adolescentes deben descubrir su lugar en el mundo ocultando sus identidades para encontrar su destino. Cuando su aldea es incendiada se dirigen a una ciudad que conocen solamente por historias. Allí los tres jóvenes samuráis buscarán venganza.


SHIELD #1 
La historia secreta de Miguel Ángel… él ha estado actuando de manera encubierta todo este tiempo, pero ¿podrá evitar que Da Vinci y Newton se maten el uno al otro, y salvar así a la Hermandad de SHIELD? 

Avengers Children's Crusade

SIGIL #1 (OF 4)  
En la guerra por la eternidad, el tiempo es solamente un obstáculo. Los guerreros viajan de un siglo a otro, sus campos de batalla se extienden a lo largo de la historia pero siguen empatados en la lucha. Hasta que una chica de dieciséis años, en Carolina de Sur, entra en el conflicto. 


THAT HELLBOUND TRAIN #1 (OF 3) 
Martin es un desafortunado huérfano que lucha por alcanzar el sueño americano. Cuando está a punto de rendirse, este joven sube a un monstruoso tren que podría traerle riqueza y fama pero ¿a qué precio?


WALKING DEAD #86 (MR) 
¿Cómo sobrellevar lo que ocurrirá ahora?


WITCH DOCTOR #1 (OF 4) 
Conoced a Morrow, un doctor que busca una vacuna… para el apocalipsis. Cuando una familia necesita la ayuda del doctor para salvar a su hijo de una posesión demoniaca, la cura experimental de Morrow será letal.  


WOLVERINE #1  
Alguien quiere destruir a WOLVERINE para siempre.