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May 14, 2012

April comic books / Cómics de abril

In previous months I had barely a dozen of new comics and lots of free time to read them, now I have over twenty plus one very nice hardcover and a trade paperback. Lots of things to read and no time at all to do so. Luckily, that’s what weekends are for. The first thing I read was America’s Got Powers # 1 which I loved so much that will be reviewed here shortly. Secret Service, The Shadow and Fanboys versus Zombies were also very good. I’ll probably talk more about these titles in upcoming posts. Meanwhile, I leave you with April comic books as per solicitations.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN HOOKY
Susan Putney (W) Bernie Wrightson (A/C)
• Spider-Man Vs. The Horrific Tordenkakerlakk In The Dimension Of Cloudsea!
•Can Spidey And The Spirited Spindrifter Overcome A Foe That Becomes More Powerful – And More Terrifying – Each Time It’s Defeated?
•A Macabre Masterpiece Illustrated In Disturbing Detail By Horror Master Bernie Wrightson!
•Reprinting Marvel Graphic Novel #22: Spider-Man – Hooky


AMERICAS GOT POWERS #1 (OF 6)
Welcome to AMERICA'S GOT POWERS! It's the biggest TV show on Earth, where the chance to win fame, fortune and get laid are dangled in front of a generation of super-powered teens. All they have to do is WIN. Who is the fastest, the strongest or the greatest? Who survives? Young Tommy Watt's dreams of being the greatest hero of them all might just be shattered when the greatest show on the planet begins to reveal it's dark heart.


CAPTAIN AMERICA CORPS #1 (OF 5)
Written by ROGER STERN Penciled by PHILIPPE BRIONES Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ A mysterious Cosmic Entity has recruited five brave patriots for the ultimate commando mission. Their names are legend: The U.S. Agent, American Dream, Commander A, Captain America, and ... Captain America?! But what threat is so grave that two Captain Americas are needed? Who will lead the team? Can even these mighty heroes save our nation -- and the world -- in time? And what is the AmeriCommand? New York Times best-selling author Roger Stern (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) joins forces with artist Phillipe Briones (AMERICAN SON) to provide the answers! 32 PGS./Rated T+


DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #2 (MR)
Still reeling from her bloody introduction to the supernatural horrors of New Orleans, Dominique gains an unexpected ally when she's rescued by the shade of a long-dead prize-fighting jazz drummer. Finally, she begins to make sense of her insane new reality. But between her and the truth, there's a whole mess of trouble: New Orleans' lost souls, the unearthly hunters of an enraged demigod, and the descending blade of a killer in the shadows.


FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #1 MAIN CVRS
NEW ONGOING SERIES! One is a decrepit mob of gurgling, ravenous fiends…and the other is a zombie outbreak. When there is no more room in Hell, the undead shall take over Comic-Con! A crew of feuding best friends find themselves trapped inside America's largest comic convention transformed into a seething cauldron of zombies. Is a horde of starving brain-eaters any match against reflexes battle-hardened by video games, nerves tested by horror flicks, and courage crystallized by comic books? Find out as an unlikely band of nerds use their genre savvy to survive in Fanboys vs. Zombies! Written by indie sensation Sam Humphries (Our Love is Real) with art by hot new talent Jerry Gaylord! Don't forget to ask your retailer about the rare CGC 9.8 Near Mint variant by Marvel Zombies artist and Zombie King Arthur Suydam!


FAIREST #2 (MR)
Okay, so Sleeping Beauty has been awakened again by true love's kiss. But hold on! The thief Ali Baba doesn't seem a likely candidate for knowing true love from a day-old cruller. So how did this kiss work? We proudly present thrills and chills - and since the Snow Queen is involved, we do mean chills - along with mathematical proof of what does and does not constitute true love.


FLEX MENTALLO MAN OF MUSCLE MYSTERY DLX HC (MR)
Once he was Hero of the Beach and of the Doom Patrol. Now Flex Mentallo, Man of Muscle Mystery, returns to investigate the sinister dealings of his former comrade, The Fact, and a mysterious rock star whose connection to Flex may hold the key to saving them both. Don't miss this deluxe hardcover collecting the four-issue miniseries from the team behind ALL-STAR SUPERMAN, including a special sketch section and recolored art.


GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO SPECIAL #1 (Net) (MR)
Just in time for Free Comic Book Day, don't miss this FREE advance look at the upcoming graphic novel adaptation of Stieg Larsson's international best-selling thriller! This opening chapter introduces the dark mystery of the Vanger family, as disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to uncover the truth behind a teenage girl's disappearance over forty years ago. But before Blomkvist can take on the case, he's going to be thoroughly investigated by hacker extraordinaire Lisbeth Salander...


GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #24
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Penciled by WES CRAIG Cover by ALEX GARNER A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! The universe faces one of its greatest evils-and no one can see it coming! The Magus, the necromantic shadow-half of Adam Warlock, is not dead after all...and only a small and hapless band of heroes-heroes who should be dead, too-can stop him! Are they back from the grave permanently, and what will we finally see emerge from the enigmatic coccoon? Find out in the book that ComicsBullentin.com calls 'excellent…Abnett and Lanning combine cosmic adventure with gritty combat and a dash of comedy into a wonderful package.' 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99


KIRBY GENESIS #7
Covers: Alex Ross (main), Ryan Sook (1-in-10) Writer: Kurt Busiek Artist and Painter: Jack Herbert, Alex Ross Colorist: Vinicius Andrade On one side, Captain Victory, Silver Star, the Primals, the Mythics and more. On the other, the Lightning Lady and the deadliest threat Earth has ever faced. In the midst of all out battle, Kirby must infiltrate the Hive to find and win Bobbi back. Is this what the Pioneer Two have been waiting for? The climactic confrontation begins.


NEW DEADWARDIANS #2 (OF 8) (MR)
Someone is killing the dead! Inspector Suttle's investigation continues as he pursues the identity of the victim and attempts to determine the method of murder. But he must work circumspectly, because the answers he is seeking are literally matters of life and death, and they will rock the very cornerstones of Deadwardian Society.


POINT ONE #1
Written and Drawn by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JEPH LOEB, ED BRUBAKER, MATT FRACTION, DAVID LAPHAM, FRED VAN LENTE, CHRISTOPHER YOST, ED mCGUINNESS, BRYAN HITCH, TERRY DODSON, ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, RYAN STEGMAN, JAVIER PULIDO, and MORE! IT ALL BEGINS HERE! Here are SEVEN all-new stories that set the stage for everything coming your way in 2012 from the biggest names in the comics industry. You CANNOT miss this! Catch a tease of the biggest change to the Marvel Universe in over 35 years! 64 PGS./Rated T+ ?$5.99


SAGA #2 (MR)
The ongoing epic continues!  After deserting their galactic armies, former soldiers Marko and Alana must now protect their newborn girl from the lethal killers dispatched to destroy their family.


SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP BOOK 01 (MR)
By ALAN MOORE, STEPHEN BISSETTE, etc.


SAUCER COUNTRY #2 (MR)
Arcadia Alvarado is the Governor of New Mexico, she's running for President, and she just released a bombshell: She was abducted by aliens. As her campaign tries to deal with this startling new information, they must seek help from a disgraced Harvard UFO-ologist who might not be completely sane. The West Wing meets The X-Files in an adventure through the strange and fascinating world of UFO mythology.


SHADOW #1
1938: The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself. As storm clouds gather across the globe, American Military Intelligence meets with a certain Lamont Cranston, determined to beat a host of spies and assassins to the greatest prize of all... but what that might be, only the Shadow knows.


SECRET SERVICE #1 (MR)
From The Writer Of Kick-Ass And The Artist Of Watchmen Comes A Collaboration Decades In The Making. Says Millar: ?'Secret Service Is The Ramifications Of [How] America Is Struggling On The World Stage, Funding Is Being Seriously Undercut To Balance The Books And Some People Are Trying Their Best To Take Advantage Of The Fragile Global Situation. The Hero?And Sidekick Guys Who Lead The Book Are, I Think, The Best Characters I've Written.'


SUPERCROOKS #2 (MR)
Johnny Bolt Is A Villain Living In A World Where Pickings Are Slim And The 'Heroes' Are Everywhere. Now, With Little Left To Lose, He's Convincing His Pals That Their Last, Best Hope Lies Overseas. But Will Culture Shock Get To Them Before The Policía Do? Continuing The High-Stakes Escapade From The Creative Team That Brought You Superior!


SUPREME #63 LARSEN CVR
'REVELATIONS'  The legendary Supreme returns! ALAN MOORE's final SUPREME tale is the ultimate jumping on point for new readers!  The triumphant return of Image Comics' most powerful hero! As Supreme romances Diana Dane he takes her on a tour of the Citadel Supreme and tells all of his innermost secrets just as Supreme's most hated nemesis, Darius Dax, makes a most unfortunate discovery: the key to defeat his abhorred adversary! It's most mind-blowing cliffhanger in the history of comics! Featuring a story by award winning author ALAN MOORE (WATCHMEN) and art by fan favorites ERIK LARSEN (SPIDER-MAN, SAVAGE DRAGON) & CORY HAMSCHER (X-MEN). You wish all comics were this good!


UNWRITTEN #36 (MR)
The war of words is over, and the aftermath is worse than anyone could have imagined. A great tide of chaos is sweeping through all the places that never existed, overwhelming old friends and enemies alike, and sparing neither man nor...rabbit?


WALKING DEAD #96 (MR)
THE ROAD TO ISSUE ONE HUNDRED STARTS HERE AS 'A LARGER WORLD' CONCLUDES! Will Rick's community join the network?  Will they enter into an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity - or has Rick ruined that for everyone? Has he now made more, deadlier enemies for them to deal with?
 

WITCHFINDER LOST & GONE FOREVER #2 (OF 5)
Mike Mignola (W/Cover), John Arcudi (W), John Severin (A), and Dave Stewart (C) Bitten by a werewolf and left for dead, Edward Grey survived only through the grace of God. But in the deadly plains of the Wild West, God is nowhere to be seen as Grey recounts his harrowing adventures facing creatures of the occult! o EC Comics legend John Severin (Two-Fisted Tales) rejoins the Hellboy line after his stellar debut in B.P.R.D.: War on Frogs! o Look for a 25th anniversary editorial from Mike Mignola at the end of the Dark Horse section. 'A worthy addition to the Mignola universe and a fine horror comic in the Hellboy tradition.' -Broken Frontier

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En meses anteriores tenía apenas una docena de cómics nuevos y muchísimo tiempo libre para leerlos, ahora tengo más de veinte y encima un tomo recopilatorio y otro en tapa dura. Muchísimo para leer y poco tiempo para hacerlo. Afortunadamente, para eso están los fines de semana. Lo primero que leí fue America’s Got Powers # 1, y me encantó, merece una reseña aparte. “Secret Service”, “The Shadow” y “Fanboys versus Zombies” fueron muy buenos. Probablemente, hable más sobre estos títulos en futuros posts. Mientras tanto, los dejo con los cómics de abril. 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN HOOKY #1
¿Podrá SPIDER-MAN vencer a un adversario que se vuelve más poderoso con cada derrota?


AMERICAS GOT POWERS #1 (OF 6)
¡Bienvenidos a América tiene poderes! Este es el show más grande de la Tierra, donde las oportunidades para ganar fama y fortuna, y tener sexo, están a la mano de una generación de adolescentes con súper-poderes. Todo lo que tienen que hacer es ganar. ¿Quién es el más rápido, el más fuerte o el más grandioso? ¿Quién sobrevivirá? Los sueños de Tommy Watts de ser el mayor héroe de todos se hacen añicos cuando descubre la verdad del show.


CAPTAIN AMERICA CORPS #1 (OF 5)
Una misteriosa entidad cósmica ha reclutado a cinco valientes patriotas, entre ellos U.S.AGENT y dos CAPTAIN AMERICA.


DOMINIQUE LAVEAU VOODOO CHILD #2 (MR)
Almas perdidas y dioses iracundos. Apenas recuperada de los horrores sobrenaturales de New Orleans, ella gana un inesperado aliado.


FANBOYS VS ZOMBIES #1
Ellos son una jauría decrépita de balbuceantes y hambrientos contrincantes, los otros son zombis. Los no muertos atacarán en el Comic-Con. Un grupo de amigos están atrapados en la convención de cómics más grande de Estados Unidos, ahora repleta de zombis. ¿Serán suficientes sus reflejos forjados por video juegos, sus nervios puestos a prueba por películas de terror y su coraje cristalizado por los cómics para vencer a esta horda de come-cerebros? Una banda de nerds usará su sapiencia del género para sobrevivir.


FAIREST #2 (MR)
Así que la Bella Durmiente ha sido despertada de nuevo por el beso del verdadero amor. ¿Pero es el ladrón ALI BABA el candidato adecuado?


FLEX MENTALLO MAN OF MUSCLE MYSTERY DLX HC (MR)
Alguna vez fue un héroe de la playa y de la Patrulla Condenada. Ahora, el hombre del músculo misterioso regresa para investigar los siniestros negocios de su antiguo camarada, El Hecho y de otro misterioso sujeto.


GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO SPECIAL #1 (Net) (MR)
Un periodista en desgracia investiga el asesinato de una chica, ocurrido hace cuarenta años. Pero al mismo tiempo es investigado por alguien.


GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #24
El universo se enfrenta a una de las más terribles amenazas, el MAGUS, la sombra nigromántica de ADAM WARLOCK no está muerta después de todo, y solo un pequeño grupo de héroes podrá detenerla.


KIRBY GENESIS #7
Con una gigantesca batalla en ciernes, Kirby debe infiltrarse en la colmena para rescatar a su amiga. ¿Es eso lo que los dos pioneros querían?


NEW DEADWARDIANS #2 (OF 8) (MR)
Alguien está matando a los muertos. El inspector continúa intentando descubrir el método del asesinato. Pero debe hacerlo con circunspección porque podría alterar a toda la alta sociedad londinense.


POINT ONE #1
escrito y dibujado por BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, JEPH LOEB, ED BRUBAKER, MATT FRACTION, DAVID LAPHAM, FRED VAN LENTE, CHRISTOPHER YOST, ED MCGUINNESS, BRYAN HITCH, TERRY DODSON, ROBERTO DE LA TORRE, RYAN STEGMAN, JAVIER PULIDO, etc.


SAGA #2 (MR)
Luego de abandonar a la armada galáctica, ellos deberán proteger a su hija recién nacida de los letales asesinos que atacarán a la familia.


SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP BOOK 01 (MR)
ALAN MOORE, STEPHEN BISSETTE, etc.


SAUCER COUNTRY #2 (MR)
Arcadia Alvarado es la gobernadora de Nuevo México. Ha postulado a la presidencia y ha contado un secreto. Ella fue abducida por extraterrestres. Es hora de buscar la opinión de un experto en OVNIS.


SHADOW #1
1938, la Sombra regresa en una historia con mucha acción e intriga. Tras una noche de carnicería en New York, el misterioso vigilante descubre una conspiración que amenaza al mundo.


SECRET SERVICE #1 (MR)
Estas son las ramificaciones de los combates de Estados Unidos a escala global. Las finanzas ya no son lo que eran, la crisis se hace notar, y algunos intentan aprovecharse de la frágil situación global. 

Bryan Hitch answers to my question / Bryan Hitch responde mi pregunta

SUPERCROOKS #2 (MR)
Johnny es un villano que vive en un mundo en el que el crimen no paga y los héroes están por doquier. Sin nada que perder, ha convencido a sus amigos de que la esperanza yace en otro continente.


SUPREME #63 LARSEN CVR
‘Revelaciones’. El legendario Supremo regresa. Supremo seduce a Diana y le hace un tour por su Ciudadela Suprema mientras le cuenta sus más íntimos secretos. Mientras, su némesis ha descubierto su debilidad.


UNWRITTEN #36 (MR)
La Guerra de las Palabras ha terminado, y las consecuencias son peores de lo imaginado. Una gran oleada de caos golpea los lugares que nunca existieron, abrumando a aliados y a rivales por igual.


WALKING DEAD #96 (MR)
Es la conclusión de ‘Un mundo más grande’. ¿La comunidad de Rick se unirá a las otras? ¿Entrarán a una nueva era de prosperidad o será todo lo contrario? ¿O Rick ha arruinado todo, creando nuevos enemigos?


WITCHFINDER LOST & GONE FOREVER #2 (OF 5)
Mordido por un hombre lobo y dejado por muerto, Edward Grey sobrevive. Pero en las planicies mortales del salvaje oeste nadie puede escucharlo mientras recuenta sus aventuras sobre las criaturas de lo oculto.