August Comics / cómics de agosto

My first week in California has been great, and since school hasn't started yet, I had enough time to read August's comics. I'm excited to see classics like Halo Jones recolered, or to see such seminal stories like Kraven's Last Hunt in a deluxe edition. Thor, Hit-Girl, Cinema Purgatorio and Jeepers Creepers were also quite good. There were a lot of amazing comics this month, like the conclusion of the 6-issue arc of The Highest House, Marvel 2-In-One (just as good as Byrne's epic run on the FF) or the third issue of The Magic Order (which keeps getting better and better); however, my favorite comic of the month is American Gods # 5. 

By the way, I already updated the post about July comics, which you can find here:

http://artbyarion.blogspot.com/2018/08/july-comics-comics-de-julio.html

And now, without further ado, here are August comics as per solicitations:

AMERICAN GODS: MY AINSEL #5 
(W) Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell (A) P. Craig Russell (CA) Glenn Fabry. Shadow joins the search for a missing girl while continuing to learn about the town he is now calling home. Another 'Coming to America' tale from Mr. Ibis walks us through the troubling history of the African slave trade in the late 18th century, and how a young girl named Wututu brought the beliefs of her homeland with her. The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Locus, World Fantasy, and Nebula Award-winning novel and hit Starz television series by Neil Gaiman is adapted as a comic series!

BALLAD OF HALO HONES TP VOL 02 
(W) Alan Moore (A) Ian Gibson. Comic legend Alan Moore's highly-influential classic of British comics, presented to a new generation colored and remastered for the very first time! 'Where did she go? Out. What did she do? Everything…' Bored and frustrated with her life in 50th-century leisure-ghetto housing estate 'The Hoop,' 18-year-old everywoman Halo Jones yearns for the infinite sights and sounds of the universe. Pledging to escape on a fantastic voyage, she sets in motion events unimaginable; a spell on a luxury space-liner, a brush with an interstellar war - Halo Jones faces hardship and adventure in the name of freedom in the limitless cosmos.

CINEMA PURGATORIO #15 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Raulo Caceres. Join a master class of sequential artisans as they spin stories to terrify and delight in the finest anthology in comics. Now showing: Cinema Purgatorio by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, A More Perfect Union by Max Brooks and Gabriel Andrade, Code Pru by Garth Ennis and Raulo Caceres, Modded by Kieron Gillen and Nahuel Lopez, and The Vast by Christos Gage and Gabriel Andrade. Each story has its own cover by the series artist and there is also an Ancient Tome Premium edition limited to 1000 copies.

DC NATION #3
(W) Tom King & Various (A) Clay Mann & Various (CA) Jorge Jimenez. These stories will appear only in this comic book and will not be reprinted in another comic book before each series' collected editions. Only the first printing of this issue will have a cover price of $0.25. This issue will ship with four covers. Please see the order form for details. Just in time for Free Comic Book Day, this special comic priced at just $0.25 US features three brand-new stories from a lineup of superstar talent-and each tale serves as a prelude to some of the biggest DC events of 2018! First, find out how The Joker reacts when he discovers Catwoman has turned her back on crime and plans to marry his archnemesis. Can the Clown Prince of Crime stand to see Batman happy? Writer Tom King and artist Clay Mann set up the events that lead to BATMAN #50! Then, DARK NIGHTS: METAL shook the DC Universe to its deepest foundations-now it's time to rejoin legendary writer Scott Snyder, along with all-star artist Jorge Jimenez and co-writers James Tynion IV and Joshua Williamson, for the prelude to JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE! Discover what universe-shattering mysteries have emerged from the most wondrous and chaotic corners of the cosmos to hunt the Justice League in DC's summer blockbuster event! And get your first glimpse at Superman's new world in this exclusive preview of the upcoming six-issue miniseries MAN OF STEEL, written by Brian Michael Bendis with art by José Luis García-López. With Truth, Justice and the American Way all under attack, both Superman and Clark Kent find there's never been a more important time to stand up for what they believe in.

HIGHEST HOUSE #6 
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu. The creators behind The Unwritten, Mike Carey and Peter Gross, bring their latest masterpiece to a stunning conclusion! A slave boy named Moth has made a pact with a powerful entity called Obsidian that promises advancement and happiness. Clearly, Obsidian has a hidden agenda, but Moth has ambitions and plans of his own. But which one will emerge triumphant? *Retailers: See your order form for incentive information.

HIT-GIRL #6 
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Eduardo Risso. HIT-GIRL'S IN CANADA.On the second stop of her crime-fighting world tour, Mindy is locked, loaded, and ready to seriously mess up some Canadians. JEFF LEMIRE and EDUARDO RISSO take on MARK MILLAR's psychotic, 12-year-old Hit-Girl as she unravels a drug trafficking operation in the frozen north-and leaves a trail of blood in her wake.

JEEPERS CREEPERS #4 
(W) Marc Andrekyo (A) Kewber Baal (CA) Stuart Sayger. The Secret History of the Creeper continues! Over the centuries, the immortal monster has left a path of misery, despair, and death and as our intrepid researcher Devon uncovers more and more, the Creeper gets angrier and angrier.

MAGIC ORDER #3 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Olivier Coipel. With each wizard brutally murdered, Madame Albany comes another step closer to seizing the dark power of the Orichalcum as her own. The next kill on her list: Leonard Moonstone. Is her gruesome assassin powerful enough to destroy the leader of The Magic Order?

MARVEL-TWO-IN-ONE #8 
(W) Chip Zdarsky (A) Paco Medina (CA) Jay Anacleto. NEXT OF KIN CONTINUES! A new life in a new town on a strange world. Everything has changed for the broken people once known as BEN GRIMM and JOHNNY STORM. But can they repair things before one of their oldest villains puts the nail in the coffin of THE FANTASTIC FOUR? Rated T+

SPIDER-MAN KRAVENS LAST HUNT HC
(W) J.M. Dematteis & Various (A) Mike Zeck & Various (CA) Mike Zeck. One of Spider-Man's greatest stories is re-presented in one deluxe package as J.M. DeMatteis and Mike Zeck craft the ultimate tale of revenge! Kraven the Hunter has stalked and killed every animal known to man. But there is one beast that has eluded him. One quarry that has mocked him at every turn: the wall-crawling web-slinger known as Spider-Man. In his last hunt, Kraven will prove he is the Spider's master - by defeating him, burying him…and becoming him! Plus: DeMatteis and Zeck's soul-searching sequel! Kraven's dazzling debut! And more! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #15 and #293-294; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN (1985) #31-32; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #131-132; MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #128; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SOUL OF THE HUNTER; WHAT IF? (1989) #17; and material from SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL '96, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1999) #634-637 and WHAT THE--?! #3. Rated T+

THOR #4 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Michael Del Mundo. THOR & THE VALKYRIES TAKE ON THE QUEEN OF CINDERS IN THE WAR FOR HEL! The Queen of Cinders and her fire goblin army have invaded the land of the dead. To keep the afterlife from going up in flames, Thor and his brothers will have to forge alliances with some of their greatest enemies and seek to unlock the secrets of Valhalla and the mighty Valkyries! Rated T+
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Mi primera semana en California ha sido estupenda, y como las clases aún no han comenzado, tuve tiempo suficiente para leer los cómics de agosto. Me encanta ver clásicos como Halo Jones con un buen tratamiento a color, o ver historias tan fundamentales como La última cacería de Kraven en una edición de lujo. Thor, Hit-Girl, Cinema Purgatorio y Jeepers Creepers estuvieron bastante bien. Hubo muchos cómics increíbles este mes, como la conclusión del primer arco de The Highest House, Marvel 2-In-One (tan buena como la épica etapa de Byrne en FF) o el tercer número de The Magic Order (que sigue mejorando cada vez más); sin embargo, mi cómic favorito del mes es American Gods # 5.

Por cierto, ya actualicé la publicación sobre cómics de julio, que podéis encontrar aquí:

http://artbyarion.blogspot.com/2018/08/july-comics-comics-de-julio.html

Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los comics de agosto:

AMERICAN GODS: MY AINSEL #5
Shadow se une a la búsqueda de una niña desaparecida mientras continúa aprendiendo sobre la ciudad que ahora llama hogar. Otro relato del Sr. Ibis nos lleva a través de la inquietante historia de la trata de esclavos africanos a fines del siglo XVIII, y sobre que trajo las creencias de su tierra natal con ella.

BALLAD OF HALO JONES 2
Un clásico altamente influyente de los cómics británicos, presentado a una nueva generación en color y remasterizado por primera vez. '¿A dónde fue? Fuera. ¿Qué hizo? Todo... Aburrida y frustrada con su vida en la urbanización de guetos de ocio del siglo 50, Halo Jones, de 18 años, anhela las infinitas vistas y sonidos del universo. Prometiendo escaparse en un viaje fantástico, ella pone en movimiento eventos inimaginables; un hechizo en un crucero espacial de lujo, un desastre con una guerra interestelar: Halo Jones enfrenta penurias y aventuras en nombre de la libertad en el cosmos ilimitado.

CINEMA PURGATORIO #15
Únase a una clase magistral de artesanos secuenciales que crean historias para aterrorizarse y deleitarse con la mejor antología de cómics.

DC NATION #3
(W) Tom King & Various (A) Clay Mann & Various (CA) Jorge Jimenez

HIGHEST HOUSE #6 
¿Cuál de las facciones emergerá triunfante?

HIT-GIRL #6
En la segunda parada de su gira mundial de lucha contra el crimen, Mindy está armada y preparada para aniquilar seriamente a algunos canadienses. Ella va a desenredar una operación de tráfico de drogas en el helado norte y dejará un reguero de sangre a su paso.

JEEPERS CREEPERS #4
¡La historia secreta de la criatura continúa! A lo largo de los siglos, el monstruo inmortal ha dejado un camino de desdicha, desesperación y muerte, y mientras nuestro intrépido investigador Devon descubre más y más, el monstruo se enfurece cada vez más.

MAGIC ORDER #3 
Con cada brujo brutalmente asesinado, Madame Albania da un paso más para apoderarse del poder oscuro del Oricalco como propio. La próxima muerte en su lista: Leonard. ¿Es este asesino horripilante lo suficientemente poderoso como para destruir al líder de la Orden Mágica?

MARVEL-TWO-IN-ONE #8 
Una nueva vida en una nueva ciudad, en un mundo extraño. Todo ha cambiado para los angustiados Ben y Johnny. Pero, ¿pueden reparar las cosas antes de que uno de sus villanos más antiguos ponga el clavo en el ataúd?

SPIDER-MAN KRAVENS LAST HUNT HC
Una de las mejores historias de Spider-Man se presenta nuevamente en una edición de lujo. Kraven el Cazador ha acechado y matado a todos los animales conocidos por el hombre. Pero hay una bestia que lo ha eludido. Una presa que se ha burlado de él en todo momento: el trepamuros conocido como Spider-Man. En su última cacería, Kraven demostrará que es el amo del Hombre Araña, al derrotarlo, enterrarlo... ¡para luego convertirse en él!

THOR #4
Thor y las valquirias se enfrentan a la Reina de las Cenizas y su ejército de duendes de fuego, que han invadido la tierra de los muertos. Para evitar que este reino se incendie, Thor y sus hermanos deberán forjar alianzas con algunos de sus más grandes enemigos y tratar de descubrir los secretos del Valhala y de las poderosas valquirias.

August comic books / cómics de agosto

It’s hard to believe that we are now celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kurt Busiek’s Astro City, and deservedly, this month the award for best comic goes to Astro City # 26. Hopefully, we’ll still be there for the 40th anniversary. Jupiter’s Circle and Airboy sure were a lot of fun, and Moore’s Providence was absolutely captivating. And now, without further ado, here are August comics as per solicitations:

AIRBOY #3 (of 4) (MR) 
(W) James Robinson (A) Greg Hinkle. The drug, booze and sex fueled actions of JAMES ROBINSON and GREG HINKLE have pushed Airboy to the brink. And, in order to straighten these two degenerates out, he's taken them to his world: a steampunk arena of Allies vs. Nazis. But will the experience change James and Greg for the better? Will they finally see the light? Or will they corrupt this world too?

ASTRO CITY #26 
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Brent Eric Anderson (CA) Alex Ross. It's the big 20th anniversary issue! It all began in 1995 with a look at Samaritan's dreams of flight. But what's Samaritan dreaming about now-and how will it affect Astro City's future? This self-contained issue features a host of Astro City characters, setting the stage for major developments to come. Whether you're new to the book or you've been reading all along, this issue is not to be missed.

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #5 (MR)
(W) Mark Millar (A) Davide Gianfelice (CA) Frank Quitely. To be announced.

PHONOGRAM: THE IMMATERIAL GIRL #1 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Jamie McKelvie. The team behind the New York Times bestselling and Eisner-nominated smash hit THE WICKED + THE DIVINE return to the acclaimed urban-fantasy where they first made their names. Nearly a decade ago, Emily Aster sold half her personality for the power to rule a coven of phonomancers. I'm sure nothing could go horribly, monstrously wrong now. In a world where Music is Magic, a song can save or ruin your life. In THE IMMATERIAL GIRL, we discover what a video can do.

my drawing / mi dibujo

PROVIDENCE #3 (of 12) Dreamscape Wrap Cvr (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Jacen Burrows. In this super-sized, ad-free, third issue, Alan Moore continues to re-define horror in this amazing tome of Lovecraftian influenced nightmares. Providence is an amazing and unique work where Moore has written every cover, every single page, and every nuance of this work to create his most fully-realized vision to date. In this issue, 'A Lurking Fear', Robert Black visits the Bogg's Refinery in Salem and is introduced to some most peculiar-looking local folks. And a few denizens with very bad intentions. Available with Regular, Pantheon, Portrait, Dreamscape Wraparound, Women of HPL, and a special Ancient Tome Incentive cover, all by collaborator Jacen Burrows.

SHADOW VOL. 2 #1 
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Giovanni Timpano (CA) Jackson Guice. A ruthless cabal of magicians is searching for the secret to the Last Illusion, and they'll stop at nothing to achieve their goals. But the person who knew the most about the mysterious rite is dead, and he shared his secret with one man -- the Shadow! Now, the Shadow faces some of his strangest foes as he engages in a deadly game where he might be the hunter... or the hunted.

WE STAND ON GUARD #2 (MR) 
The summer blockbuster from BRIAN K. VAUGHAN and STEVE SKROCE continues, as the futuristic conflict between the Canadian freedom fighters and their American occupiers takes a shocking turn!
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Es difícil creer que ahora estamos celebrando el aniversario 20 de Astro City de Kurt Busiek, y merecidamente, este mes el premio al mejor cómic va para Astro City # 26. Ojalá sigamos allí cuando toque celebrar el aniversario 40. Jupiter’s Circle y Airboy fueron realmente divertidos, y Providence de Moore fue absolutamente cautivador. Así que sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de agosto:

AIRBOY #3 (of 4) (MR)
La droga, el alcohol y el sexo han empujado a AIRBOY al borde del abismo. Y, con el fin de enderezar las cosas, regresará a su mundo: un campo de batalla entre aliados y nazis. Pero, ¿la experiencia hará que ellos mejoren? ¿Verán por fin la luz? ¿O también corromperán este mundo?

ASTRO CITY #26
Es el gran aniversario. Todo comenzó en 1995 con una mirada a los sueños de vuelo de SAMARITAN. Pero ¿en qué está soñando SAMARITAN ahora y cómo afectará al futuro de Astro City? Capítulo que prepara el escenario para grandes acontecimientos aun por venir. 

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #5
 (W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Frank Quitely.

PHONOGRAM: THE IMMATERIAL GIRL #1
El retorno a la aclamada fantasía urbana. Hace casi una década, Emily vendió la mitad de su personalidad a cambio del poder para gobernar un aquelarre. En un mundo donde la música es magia, una canción puede salvar o arruinar tu vida. Y ahora descubriremos lo que puede hacer un video.

PROVIDENCE #3 (of 12) (MR)
Alan Moore redefine el horror en este increíble tomo de pesadillas influenciado por Lovecraft. Providence es un trabajo increíble y único en el que Moore ha diseñado todas las portadas, las páginas, y todos los matices de esta obra para concretar su visión plenamente. En “Un miedo al acecho”, Robert Black visita la refinería de Salem y conoce a algunos de los locales más peculiares. Y también a unos cuantos habitantes con muy malas intenciones. 

SHADOW VOL. 2 #1
Una cábala despiadada de magos está buscando el secreto de la última ilusión, y no se detendrán ante nada para lograr sus objetivos. Pero la persona que más sabía sobre el misterioso rito está muerta, y él compartió su secreto con un hombre ¡la Sombra! Ahora, la Sombra se enfrenta a algunos de los enemigos más extraños mientras se involucra en un juego mortal.

WE STAND ON GUARD #2 (MR)
El conflicto futurista entre los luchadores por la libertad canadienses y los invasores estadounidenses toma un giro impactante.

August comic books / cómics de agosto

Kick-Ass begun 8 years ago. I never imagined I would come to love this title so much; the end of the third volume is truly the end of an era. I will definitely miss the adventures of Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl. Also, Kick-Ass # 8 wins as the best issue of the month! If not for Kick-Ass, I would have given this award to Sandman Overture # 3; it was so impressive! I really enjoyed the first issue of Milligan’s Terminal Hero, and I had fun with The Wicked + The Divine, Outcast and Starlight. Unwritten continues to amaze me as it gets close to the end. I was pleasantly surprised by James Robinson’s Fantastic Four. Finally, Miracleman # 9 deserves its own review. And now, without further ado, here are August comics as per solicitations:

FANTASTIC FOUR #3 
(W) James Robinson (A/CA) Leonard Kirk 'THE FALL OF THE FANTASTIC FOUR' PART 3 • The FANTASTIC FOUR were victorious defending Manhattan from inter-dimensional invasion but at a terrible cost!!! • Is this 'Flame Off' forever for the HUMAN TORCH? • Introducing a new stronger, deadlier version of the WRECKING CREW!!! 

KICK-ASS 3 #8 (OF 8) (MR) 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) John Romita. The epic series finale is here! Kick-Ass 3 dons the costume one last time…will he be going to his death or a triumphant ride into the sunset? And has months in lock-up dulled Hit-Girl's death-dealing reflexes just when she needs them the most? This milestone double-sized issue marks the end of one era and the start of a new Millarworld universe. Must not miss! 

MIRACLEMAN #9 
(W)  Various (A) Chuck Austen (CA) John Romita • The battle with Gargunza has ended. • The birth of Miracleman and Liz Moran's baby! • And a shocking surprise ending in this groundbreaking issue! • Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #9, plus bonus content.  NOTE: This issue will be polybagged 

OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #2 
(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Paul Azaceta, Elizabeth Breitweiser (CA) Paul Azaceta. 'IT WATCHES FROM THE DARKNESS' In the second issue of KIRKMAN & AZACETA's horror epic, Kyle Barnes is still reeling from the revelations about demonic possession last issue and what they may mean about the time his mother was possessed. 

SANDMAN OVERTURE #3 (OF 6) (MR) 
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J. H. Williams. The armies of the night are gathering. The universe is beginning its final dance. Morpheus, far from home, walks the path of madness, accompanied only by himself. 

STARLIGHT #5
Mark Millar & Goran Parlov

TERMINAL HERO #1 (MR) 
(W) Peter Milligan (A) Piotr Kowalski (CA) Jae Lee. With Shade: The Changing Man, X-Statix, Doop and of course Hellblazer under his belt, Peter Milligan is now taking on Terminal Hero! Rory Fletcher is a good man. The problem is, he's dying of an inoperable brain tumor. And then his best friend introduces him to the mysterious Treatment Q. This strange and forbidden therapy might just save Rory's life. But its nightmarish side effects could make him question just how good he really is, and just how much he really does want to live. 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #7 (MR) 
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu
In a dark land ruled by a crippled king, Tom Taylor searches for the one thing that can save the world - but only the pure of heart can even see it. And it probably never existed in the first place. And maybe the whole quest is a trap that's just been waiting for him to arrive... 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #8 (MR) 
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu. In 'Sang' part three, to find the maanim, Sir Thomas must succeed where all other knights have failed. Which isn't going to be easy when his own identity keeps shifting, and when the story itself seems  determined to create a very different hero. 

WICKED & DIVINE #3 (MR) 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson (CA) Matthew Wilson, Jamie McKelvie. Laura has no choice. She has to go underground to find the goth-goth-gothity-goth of the Morrigan. Is this the most ill-advised underworld-related decision since Orpheus decided to see how Eurydice was doing in the back seat? To find out, read the comic that people are literally calling 'The one by GILLEN/McKELVIE/WILSON with the very long title.' 

WINTER SOLDIER BITTER MARCH #1 
(W) Rick Remender (A) Roland Boschi (CA) Andrew Robinson. 1966: With Nick Fury missing, and presumed dead, global espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D. sends secret agent Ran Shen to collect two Nazi scientists with the key to defining who wins the Cold War. But the Americans are not the only ones who want the high value scientists. The Soviets have opened the Red Room, releasing their most dangerous operative --The Winter Soldier, who unbeknownst to the world, is the presumed-dead partner of Captain America-Bucky Barnes! The brainwashed soldier's mission: to acquire the scientists by any means or to kill them should they fall into American hands. This classic 60's style, high-octane, spy pulp told at Cold War's peak follows Ran Shen and his terrified scientists as they creep out of the shadow of East Berlin. Intrigue, adventure, romance and murder abound with ramifications that will shatter relationships in the modern-day Marvel Universe-including one with the Star Spangled Avenger himself! 
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Kick-Ass empezó hace 8 años. Nunca imaginé que me llegaría a encantar tanto este título; el final del tercer volumen es realmente el fin de una era. Definitivamente extrañaré las aventuras de Kick-Ass y Hit-Girl. ¡Kick-Ass # 8 también gana como el mejor número del mes! Si no fuera por Kick-Ass le habría dado este premio a Sandman Overture # 3, ¡estuvo impresionante! Realmente disfruté con el primer número de Terminal Hero de Milligan, y me divertí con The Wicked + The Divine, Outcast y Starlight. Unwritten continúa asombrándome mientras se acerca a su final. Fantastic Four de James Robinson me sorprendió favorablemente. Finalmente, Miracleman # 9 merece su propia reseña. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de agosto:

FANTASTIC FOUR #3 
(W) James Robinson (A/CA) Leonard Kirk

KICK-ASS 3 #8 (OF 8) (MR)
El épico final está aquí. KICK-ASS viste el traje una última vez… ¿se dirigirá a su muerte o caminará triunfantemente en el atardecer? ¿Los meses de encierro de HIT-GIRL han adormecido sus reflejos justo cuando más los necesita? Es el fin de una era y el comienzo de otra.

MIRACLEMAN #9
El nacimiento.

OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA #2 (MR)
Kyle aún está procesando las revelaciones sobre posesión demoníaca y la relación que tiene con su madre, poseída en el pasado.

SANDMAN OVERTURE #3 (OF 6) (MR)
Los ejércitos de la noche se reúnen. El universo ha empezado su última danza. Morfeo, lejos de casa, camina por la senda de la locura, acompañado únicamente de sí mismo. 

STARLIGHT #5
Mark Millar & Goran Parlov. En un mundo extraterrestre, la lucha por la libertad se recrudece.

TERMINAL HERO #1
Ser un hombre bueno no es el problema, el problema es morir a causa de un tumor en el cerebro inoperable. Hasta que su mejor amigo le sugiere el misterioso tratamiento Q. Esta extraña y prohibida terapia podría salvar la vida de este hombre. Pero los terribles efectos secundarios podrían obligarlo a cuestionarlo todo, incluso su deseo de seguir viviendo.

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #7
En una tierra oscura gobernada por un rey minusválido, Tom Taylor busca el único objeto que puede salvar al mundo, pero sólo aquellos que son puros de corazón podrán verlo. ¿Existe el objeto o todo es una trampa?

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #8
Sir Thomas deberá tener éxito allí donde todos los caballeros han fracasado. Algo que no será nada fácil mientras su identidad continúe cambiando, y cuando el relato determine crear a un héroe muy diferente.

WICKED & DIVINE #3
Laura no tiene opción. Tiene que ir de incógnito para encontrar al gótico-gótico-gótico MORRIGAN. ¿Es esta la peor decisión sobre el inframundo desde que Orfeo decidió ver cómo le iba a Eurídice en el asiento trasero?  

my drawing (final version) / mi dibujo (versión final)

WINTER SOLDIER BITTER MARCH #1
(W) Rick Remender (A) Roland Boschi (CA) Andrew Robinson

Masks # 1 - Chris Roberson & Alex Ross

Superheroes always operate on the outskirts of legality. They may capture criminals, but by doing so they’re also infringing the law, after all, no citizen can take justice into their own hands. Unless, of course, doing that becomes absolutely necessary. 

Chris Roberson reunites in the same city a group of masked vigilantes that existed way before Batman or Captain America. We are talking about classic pulp heroes from the 20s and 30s such as The Shadow, The Spider, Zorro, The Green Hornet and Kato. And Roberson cleverly poses a question of significant philosophical depths: what is the difference between law and justice? Which one of those should prevail? And what should be done in case justice is threatened by the law?

Green Hornet & Kato / el Avispón Verde y Kato

In a corrupted city, the major is hiring criminals as cops and instituting laws that will only make the mobsters and contra-bandists richer. The Green Hornet and Kato have problems dealing with this new status quo, they have always operated within the confine-ments of the law, and they had always associated law with justice, like so many people do. That’s when The Shadow appears. And he shows them that law and justice are very different things, and that injustice can often be found in the world of legality. With the help of Zorro and The Spider this group of gentlemen will declare war against a new fascist regimen unlike anything America has ever seen. 

What can I say? I’m not really a fan of these classic pulp heroes, but I really liked this first issue. I think Roberson has found a way to make the most out of this group of characters. Clearly there has been a lot of thought put into this project. 

Another major surprise was seeing Alex Ross doing interior art again. He does covers every month, mostly for Dynamite titles, but I really missed his sequential art. Looks like this year I’ve started buying more comics thanks to extraordinary artists such as John Cassaday (who after years of dedicating his talent exclusively to covers has returned as full penciler and inker) and now Alex Ross. 

I’ve been a Ross fan since Marvels and Kingdom Come. Surely, his style demands time. He uses models to get the level of photorealism that made him one of the most respected painters of the industry. He’s always meticulously careful with the designs he creates, and that is very time-consuming. Consequently, he wouldn’t be able to do a monthly series, so every new project from him is always welcome. I was thrilled looking at his pages, this first issue sure reminded me of what I have always loved about Ross. It’s official, this is Dynamite’s best miniseries of the year. 

now the enemy is the law / ahora el enemigo es la ley

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The Shadow / La Sombra

Los súper-héroes siempre operan al margen de la legalidad. Puede ser que capturen criminales, pero al hacerlo también infringen la ley, después de todo, ningún ciudadano puede actuar como justiciero. A menos, claro está, que hacerlo sea absoluta-mente necesario.

Chris Roberson reúne en la misma ciudad a un grupo de vigilantes enmas-carados que existieron mucho antes que Batman o el Capitán América. Estamos hablando de los clásicos héroes de los 'pulp' de los años 20 y 30 como La Sombra, La Araña, el Zorro, el Avispón Verde y Kato. Y Roberson coloca con astucia una pregunta de profundad filosófica: ¿cuál es la diferencia entre la ley y la justicia? ¿Cuál debería prevalecer? ¿Y qué debería hacerse en caso que la justicia sea amenazada por la ley?

En una ciudad corrupta, el alcalde contrata a criminales como policías, e instaura leyes que sólo enriquecen a los mafiosos y a los contrabandistas. Al Avispón Verde y a Kato les cuesta entender este nuevo status quo, y es que ellos siempre han operado dentro de los confines de la ley, y siempre han asociado la ley con la justicia, al igual que mucha gente. Entonces, La Sombra aparece. Y él les muestra que ley y justicia son dos cosas distintas, y la injusticia a menudo se encuentra en el mundo de la legalidad. Con la ayuda del Zorro y la Araña, este grupo de caballeros declarará la guerra contra el régimen más fascista que Estados Unidos ha visto alguna vez.

The Spider / La Araña

¿Qué puedo decir? En realidad no soy fan de esos clásicos héroes pulp, pero realmente me gustó el primer número. Creo que Roberson ha encontrado la manera de aprovechar a este grupo de personajes. Se nota que ha pensado bien en cómo hacer este proyecto.

Otra gran sorpresa fue ver a Alex Ross dibujando. Él hace portadas cada mes, sobre todo para Dynamite, pero yo realmente echaba de menos su arte secuencial. Parece que este año he comprado más cómics gracias a artistas extraordinarios como John Cassaday (quien se había dedicado años exclusivamente a las portadas) y ahora Alex Ross. 

He sido fan de Ross desde los días de "Marvels" y "Kingdom Come". Sin duda, su estilo demanda tiempo. Usa modelos para obtener el nivel de foto-realismo que lo convirtió en uno de los más respetados ilustradores de la industria. Siempre es meticulosamente cuidadoso con los diseños que crea, y eso consume tiempo. En consecuencia, no sería capaz de dibujar una serie mensual, así que cada nuevo proyecto suyo es siempre bienvenido. Quedé encantado mirando sus páginas, este primer número me recordó por qué amo el arte de Ross. Es oficial, esta es la mejor miniserie de Dynamite del año.

September comic books / Cómics de setiembre



So I finally finished reading September comic books, and I was pleasantly surprised. Big Lie was so good that deserved its own review, but so were Action Comics, Brilliant and Severed. So in the next days, expect to see these titles reviewed. Kick Ass 2 # 4 was a very intense, powerful issue (I’ll review the whole series once it’s done); Nick Spencer’s Ultimate Comics X-Men # 1 was the best first issue from Marvel Comics that I’ve read in over a year. Witch Doctor continues to be a really fascinating miniseries (deserves its own review too). And, of course, Avengers the Children’s Crusade is still my favorite limited series from Marvel (besides Jim Cheung’s art is top notch). The Boys and Walking Dead Weekly are great (yeah, I know these are technically not September 2011 material). So without further ado, here they are, as per solicitations.

ACTION COMICS #1
Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by RAGS MORALES and RICK BRYANT Cover by RAGS MORALES Variant cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS The one and only Grant Morrison (ALL-STAR SUPERMAN) returns to Superman, joined by sensational artist Rags Morales (IDENTITY CRISIS), to bring you tales of The Man of Steel unlike any you've ever read! This extra-sized debut issue is the cornerstone of the entire DC Universe! Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.

AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #7 (OF 9)
Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG IT'S THE AVENGERS VERSUS THE X-MEN - with the Young Avengers and X-Factor caught in the crossfire -- as all four teams battle to determine who will hold the Scarlet Witch responsible for her crimes. Plus, when the origin of the Scarlet Witch's godlike powers - and the secret history of her murderous rampage in 'Avengers:  Disassembled' -- are finally revealed, the truth creates a rift among the members of the Young Avengers that the team may not survive. 32 PGS./Rated T+

BIG LIE #1
story RICK VEITCH art RICK VEITCH & GARY ERSKINE cover THOMAS YEATES  A lab tech travels back in time on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 to try and get her husband out of the world trade center before it falls, but will the facts convince him before it's too late® A riveting tale of 9/11 by award winning master storyteller RICK VEITCH that exposes 'The Big Lie!'

BOYS #9 (M)
By Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson The most talked about comic of the year continues from Dynamite Entertainment, writer/co-creator Garth Ennis, and artist/co-creator Darick Robertson! The game is afoot as Hughie and Butcher's murder investigation delves deeper into the Tek-Knight's background. The deeper they dig, though, the bigger the mystery. And what dark secret does Hughie have about the Tek-Knight and his headquarters?

BOYS #18 (MR)
By Garth Ennis & Darick Robertson 'Good For The Soul' concludes with a bang - or a splat! - as a reluctant Hughie takes on the resurrected Blarney Cock in a no-holds barred brawl for it all! Annie January tells A-Train the long and the short of things, Mother's Milk continues to mystify, and Butcher provides some much-needed advice on funeral arrangements. And will Hughie ever be allowed to forget his 'facial incident'?

BOYS #27 (MR)
By Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson & John Higgins New York turns emerald green as Saint Patrick's Day strikes, and Hughie gets to see the G-Wiz boys at their very worst. He also sits down for a pow-wow with Butcher, who lets a couple of secrets slip- to Hughie's extreme discomfort. And back at the G-Mansion, the G-Men face the most vocal component of the G-Empire... in We Gotta Go Now, part five.

BOYS #29 (MR)
Writer: GARTH ENNIS Penciller/Inker: DARICK ROBERTSON Desperate times result in extremely desperate measures, as the foulest secrets of the G-Men are revealed and Hughie leads the Boys to battle. We Gotta Go Now reaches its incendiary conclusion... and things will never be the same. Featuring two covers split 50/50 - one by co-creator Darick Robertson and the other by legendary creator David Lloyd!

BOYS #30 (MR)
Garth Ennis (W) Darick Robertson (A) In the grim aftermath of 'We Gotta Go Now', everyone takes a much needed pause for breath. Vought-American tidy up the loose ends, Mother's Milk delivers some bad news, and the Frenchman makes one last appeal for reason- unfortunately, it's to the Female. Meanwhile, Hughie's not sure he can go on at all, in light of what he's witnessed, and Butcher goes to visit Rayner- with anything but romance on his mind... All under a set of covers, one by Robertson and the other a special alternate cover by Jim Lee! Plus, a select group of artists provides a special gallery of Boys pin-ups! Issue #30 is the biggest and best yet!

BOYS #31 (MR)
Writer: GARTH ENNIS Penciller/Inker: CARLOS EZQUERRA It had to happen sooner or later: the supes get mad enough to go after the Boys. One of the world's most powerful superteams decides to hit our heroes, all guns blazing, and the Female is the first to fall into their lethal trap. Meanwhile, Hughie is still plagued with doubt, and Annie finds herself on the receiving end of the worst new look ever- in THE SELF-PRESERVATION SOCIETY, part one. And this special four issue story arc is drawn by legendary artist and Judge Dredd co-creator - Carlos Ezquerra!

BOYS #32 (MR)
Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA With the Female gone and the survivors left reeling, the Boys find out who's after them the hard way- walking straight into a nightmarish trap. Pulping teenage supes is one thing, but how will our heroes fair against a front-rank supe team of unimaginable power? Blood flies and bones shatter, as Butcher decides to meet fire with fire... in The Self-Preservation Society, part two.

BOYS #35 (MR)
Origins time. In the first of the two part 'Nothing Like It In The World', Mother's Milk tells Hughie the story of his life to date- his upbringing in Harlem, the secret of his massive strength, the catastrophe that struck his family, and the unforgettable boxing championship disaster that led him to join The Boys. Recommended for Mature Readers.

BRILLIANT #1 (MR)
Created by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & MARK BAGLEY Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY Variant Covers by DAVID MACK & MICHAEL AVON OEMING The first creator-owned book by ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN co-creators Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley, BRILLIANT tells the story of a handful of college-age geniuses who challenge each other to solve the mystery of superpowers. Can the best and brightest change science fiction into science fact? And if so, how will the world at large react? BRILLIANT is a thriller of the highest order. It is a story of how true power can either destroy or protect the strongest of friendships. It is the story of how the world will react when our true potential is finally unlocked. This fast-talking, whip-smart new series will thrill fans of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, POWERS and SCARLET. The first award-winning collection of Bendis and Bagley's ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN has sold well over one million copies. 40 PGS./Mature

GAME OF THRONES #1
(W) George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (A) Tommy Patterson (C) Alex Ross (main), Mike Miller (1-in-10) George R.R. Martin has been called 'the American Tolkien' by Time Magazine, and now his landmark fantasy series is being adapted to a graphic format, starting with the first book of the series: A Game of Thrones. The premiere issue introduces readers to George's world, adapting the prologue and first three chapters of the novel, and bringing onto the graphic stage such iconic characters as Eddard and Catelyn Stark, Jon Snow, young Bran Stark, and Daenerys Targaryen. This novel has also been adapted as a major miniseries by HBO - with HBO's highest ratings to date, since having premiered on April 17, 2011!

KICK-ASS 2 #4 (MR)
Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Red Mist takes on a new identity too vulgar for print and issues a command to all his super-bastards on Twitter to wreak havoc on New York. Meanwhile, the cops are cracking down on all costumed activity and tracing the secret identities of all the heroes. Could Dave get a knock on his door, and has enough spit hit the fan for Hit-Girl to pick up her sword again?

KIRBY GENESIS #3
(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Jack Herbert, Alex Ross (C) Alex Ross (main), Ryan Sook (1-in-10) The explosive cosmic world-changing event picks up speed! As Silver Star, Captain Victory and the Glory Knights form an uneasy alliance, their foes unite as well -- and make their move to claim the all-powerful Proto-Seed. Meanwhile, young Kirby discovers the secrets of the Phantom Continent -- and comes face-to-face with the Primals! And what's the Wanderer's role in all this?

MORNING GLORIES #12 (MR)
story NICK SPENCER art JOE EISMA cover RODIN ESQUEJO With a slew of unexpected deaths rocking the very foundations of the academy, the faculty are on high alert - and suspicions arise among the Glories as they learn there may be a killer in their midst. The stage is set for the action-packed third arc right here!

SEVERED #2 (MR)
story SCOTT SNYDER & SCOTT TUFT art / cover ATTILA FUTAKI  'NEW SKIN' Jack learns the road is full of swindlers. And in Chicago, the most devious one awaits him: a travelling-salesman with shark-like-teeth who craves the flesh of the innocent.  SCOTT SNYDER (American Vampire, Detective Comics), SCOTT TUFT and ATTILA FUTAKI ("Percy Jackson") are back with 2011's most terrifying horror series. SEVERED.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #1
Written by NICK SPENCER Penciled by PACO MEDINA Cover by KAARE ANDREWS (POLYBAGGED) Variant Cover by Paco Medina The biggest mutant cover-up has gone public as the true history of the x-gene is revealed. As an identity crisis rocks the mutant world, the mistrust between man and x-man gets deeper. But a bigger question remains: who are the X-Men? Nick Spencer and Paco Medina make their thunderous Ultimate debut in one of the most anticipated series yet!

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #37 (MR)
Story: Robert Kirkman Art/Cover: Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn  The ninth month begins...

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #38 (MR)
Story: Robert Kirkman Art/Cover: Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn  Preparation for war.

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #39 (MR)
Story: Robert Kirkman Art/Cover: Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn  BIRTH.

WITCH DOCTOR #3 (OF 4)
story BRANDON SEIFERT  art / cover LUKA KETNER  It's Dr. Morrow's biggest case yet: 'The Patient From The Black Lagoon!'  What's the secret of the Deep Ones® How do they fit in with the Relapse, the Extinction Event that's coming for humankind® And why are Morrow and his medical staff at each other's throats®  'Basically, I'm jealous.  Bastards!' -- Ben Templesmith

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Ya me leí todos mis cómics de setiembre, y he quedado gratamente sorprendido. “Big Lie” fue tan bueno que merecía su propia reseña, pero también lo fueron “Action Comics”, “Brilliant” y “Severed”. Así que en los próximos días verán reseñas de estos títulos. “Kick Ass 2” # 4 fue un número intenso (comentaré toda la serie cuando esté completa); “Ultimate Comics X-Men” # 1 de Nick Spencer ha sido el mejor primer número de todo lo que he leído de Marvel Cómics en el último año. “Witch Doctor” sigue siendo una miniserie fascinante (también merece su propia reseña). Y, por supuesto, “Avengers the Children’s Crusade” todavía es mi serie limitada favorita de Marvel (además, el arte de Jim Cheung es de primera). “The Boys” y “Walking Dead Weekly” están muy bien (y sí, ya sé que técnicamente no son de Setiembre de 2011). Y sin más que decir, aquí está la lista.

ACTION COMICS #1
Es… el Hombre de Acero como nunca antes lo habéis visto.

AVENGERS CHILDRENS CRUSADE #7 (OF 9) 
¡AVENGERS versus X-MEN! Con los Jóvenes Vengadores y X-Factor atrapados en el fuego cruzado… todos luchan para determinar quién juzgará a SCARLET WITCH por sus crímenes. Además, se revelará el origen de su casi ilimitado poder así como la historia detrás de sus asesinatos.

BIG LIE #1
Una laboratorista viaja en el tiempo hasta la mañana del 11 de setiembre de 2001, para intentar rescatar a su marido de las Torres Gemelas.

BOYS #9 (M)   
La investigación prosigue pero el misterio sigue sin resolverse.

BOYS #18 (MR)  
Conclusión de la saga “Bueno para el alma”.

BOYS #27 (MR) 
En el día Saint Patrick, New York está de color verde. Y HUGHIE ve a los integrantes de G-WIZ caer a su punto más bajo. 

BOYS #29 (MR) 
Comentario: Tiempos desesperados, medidas desesperadas. Los secretos más sórdidos de los Hombres G son revelados.

BOYS #30 (MR) 
Tras los recientes acontecimientos, todos los integrantes del equipo necesitan un merecido descanso.

BOYS #31 (MR) 
Los más poderosos súper equipos deciden perseguir a THE BOYS. ¿Y qué papel juega la Sociedad de la Auto-Preservación?

BOYS #32 (MR) 
¿Quiénes son los perseguidores? ¿Qué trampas han preparado?

BOYS #35 (MR) 
El origen secreto de uno de los protagonistas es revelado.

BRILLIANT #1 (MR) 
Ellos son un puñado de genios que estudian en la universidad y  se retan a sí mismos para resolver el misterio de los súper poderes. ¿Podrán los mejores y más brillantes convertir la ciencia ficción en ciencia a secas? ¿Y si lo logran, cómo reaccionaría el mundo? ¿El poder los corromperá?

GAME OF THRONES #1
Adaptación del prólogo y los tres primeros capítulos de la novela de George R. R. Martin, Juego de Tronos.

KICK-ASS 2 #4 (MR)
RED MIST asume una nueva identidad tan vulgar que no puede ser comentada, mientras que convoca a todos sus secuaces usando redes sociales. Mientras, la policía investiga la identidad de los enmascarados.

KIRBY GENESIS #3 
SILVER STAR, CAPTAIN VICTORY y GLORY KNIGHTS forman una difícil alianza al mismo tiempo que sus enemigos se unen. Mientras tanto, el joven Kirby descubre los secretos del continente fantasma y sus habitantes.

MORNING GLORIES #12 (MR)
La cantidad de muertes inesperadas afecta a la academia, la facultad está alerta – y las sospechas se dirigen a los nuevos alumnos.

SEVERED #2 (MR)
Jack descubre que la carretera está llena de charlatanes. Y en Chicago está el más retorcido de todos: un vendedor, un viajante, con dientes filudos como los de un tiburón, en busca de carne inocente.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #1
El más grande encubrimiento de los mutantes se ha hecho público. La verdad del gen X ha sido revelada. El mundo mutante entra en crisis, y la desconfianza entre la gente y los X-MEN aumenta.

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #37
Empieza el noveno mes.

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #38
Preparación para la guerra.

WALKING DEAD WEEKLY #39
Nacimiento.

WITCH DOCTOR #3 (OF 4) 
El caso más importante del doctor Morrow: El paciente de la Laguna Negra. ¿Cuál es el secreto de estas criaturas de lo profundo? ¿Cómo se relacionan con el Evento Extinción que amenaza a la humanidad?