October comics / cómics de octubre

Marvel sure had a lot of good first issues in October, such as Jessica Jones, Champions, Infamous Iron Man; and there were also at least a couple of interesting new series coming from Image: Reborn and Moonshine. However, the best comic of the month was Descender # 15, great story plus amazing art. And now, without further ado, here are October comics as per solicitations:

CINEMA PURGATORIO #6 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Gabriel Andrade. The lights are low and that surreal ticking noise from behind you could be the film reel or something else… As the first images begin to flicker across the screen, you feel the hairs on the back of your neck stand and a chill run down your spine. It's an like an old cartoon meant to amuse before the main feature starts - but something is very wrong with it. This is the beginning of Alan Moore's trip to the theatre of the unreal. Now showing: Cinema Purgatorio by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, A More Perfect Union by Max Brooks and Michael DiPascale, Code Pru by Garth Ennis and Raulo Caceres, Modded by Kieron Gillen and Ignacio Calero, 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.

DESCENDER #9 
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen. TIM-21, Telsa and Quon arrive at the amazing hidden home world of The Robot Resistance. But will this be a haven or a prison for Tim and his companions? And what new secrets lie at the centre of the Machine Moon?

DESCENDER #15 
(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Dustin Nguyen. 'SINGULARITIES,' Part Four At long last the story of the mysterious QUEEN BETWEEN is revealed and her connection to Andy and Tim-21 will rock the galaxy.

DOCTOR STRANGE ANNUAL #1 
(W) Kathryn Immonen, Robbie Thompson (A) TBD (CA) W. Scott Forbes. Clea comes back into Doctor Strange's life as he's picking up the pieces from the worst beating he's ever taken. Clea's going to make that battle look like a walk in the park. Also in this issue… WHO ARE THE SORCERERS SUPREME?! Rated T+

DOCTOR STRANGE EPIC COLLECTION: A SEPARATE REALITY TPB 
It's Doctor Strange at his very best, brought to you by a host of top-flight creators including Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee and Barry Windsor-Smith! They'll take you on a trip to the dark side of the Marvel Universe, and bring you before the Undying Ones, Baron Mordo, the cosmic threat of Eternity and the eldritch horror of Shuma-Gorath! Then, Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner break new boundaries of cosmic consciousness and other-dimensional adventure. Their all-time classic 'Sise-Neg Genesis' and 'Silver Dagger' sagas are strikingly personal epics featuring deliriously lush art and stories that plumb the depths of Strange's soul! Also: Witness the death of the Ancient One, and Doctor Strange's ascension to Sorcerer Supreme! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE (1968) #180-183, SUB-MARINER (1968) #22, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #126, MARVEL FEATURE (1971) #1, MARVEL PREMIERE #3-14 and DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #1-5. Rated T

JUPITER'S LEGACY VOL. 2 #4 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Frank Quitely. Archenemies come out of hiding to settle old scores in this action-packed battle of good versus evil. After suffering intense humiliation, Walter is out for blood. He will stop at nothing until the trouble-making superheroes are dead and Skyfox's bloodline is completely wiped out.

MOONSHINE #1 
(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Eduardo Risso. Set during Prohibition, and deep in the backwoods of Appalachia, MOONSHINE #1 tells the story of Lou Pirlo, a city-slick 'torpedo' sent from New York City to negotiate a deal with the best moonshiner in West Virginia, one Hiram Holt. What Lou doesn't figure on is that Holt is just as cunning and ruthless as any NYC crime boss. Because not only will Holt do anything to protect his illicit booze operation, he'll stop at nothing to protect a much darker family secret...a bloody, supernatural secret that must never see the light of day… or better still, the light of the full moon. MOONSHINE #1 marks the first time AZZARELLO and RISSO have worked together for Image Comics and reunites the Eisner Award winning creative team that defined modern crime comics with 100 Bullets… and now puts a horror-twist on a classic gangster tale. Issue #1 features a variant cover by legendary comics creator, Frank Miller!

NOW DOCTOR STRANGE #12 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Chris Bachalo. 'BLOOD IN THE AETHER' STARTS NOW! Doctor Strange is on the brink of death, his magic nearly depleted. Sensing the Sorcerer Supreme at his weakest, his greatest foes will return from the shadows, ready to strike. Behold the return Doctor Strange's classic rogues gallery starting with...BARON MORDO! Rated T+

NOW DOCTOR STRANGE #13 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Chris Bachalo. 'BLOOD IN THE AETHER' STARTS NOW! Doctor Strange is on the brink of death, his magic nearly depleted. Sensing the Sorcerer Supreme at his weakest, his greatest foes will return from the shadows, ready to strike. Behold the return Doctor Strange's classic rogues gallery starting with...BARON MORDO! Rated T+

NOW CHAMPIONS #1 
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! Rated T

NOW INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev. There is a new Iron Man in town and his name is VICTOR VON DOOM. The greatest villain of the Marvel Universe will try something new. Where Tony Stark failed, Doom will succeed. What is Doom's Master Plan? Rated T+

NOW JESSICA JONES #1 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) David Mack. She is back after a decade! A lot has changed in the Marvel Universe and there are still many secrets hiding in the shadows. Secrets only a special woman like Jessica Jones can hope to uncover. Discover the haunting secrets from Jessica's past in this blistering new series. Alias Investigations is open for business. PARENTAL ADVISORY

REBORN #1
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Greg Capullo. MARK MILLAR & GREG CAPULLO join forces to create the smash hit sci-fi / fantasy story of the year: REBORN. Where do you go when you die? Not heaven or hell; somewhere else. Somewhere you have to fight to survive. Somewhere the people from the past are waiting for you-the good and the bad.
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En octubre, Marvel fue responsable de muchos buenos primeros números, tales como Jessica Jones, Champions, Infamous Iron Man; y hubo al menos un par de interesantes series nuevas de Image: Reborn y Moonshine. Sin embargo, el mejor cómic del mes fue Descender # 15, una gran historia con arte extraordinario. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de octubre:

CINEMA PURGATORIO # 6
Las luces son tenues y ese ruido surrealista detrás de ti podría ser el carrete de la película o algo más... Cuando las primeras imágenes empiezan a parpadear en la pantalla, sientes cómo se paran los vellos de la nuca y un escalofrío recorre tu columna vertebral. 

DESCENDER # 9
TIM-21, Telsa y Quon llegan al increíble mundo escondido de The Robot Resistance. ¿Pero esto será un refugio o una prisión para Tim y sus compañeros? ¿Y qué nuevos secretos se encuentran en el centro de la máquina luna?

DESCENDER # 15
Finalmente se revela la historia de la misteriosa Entre-Reina, y la conexión que tiene con Andy y Tim-21 hará oscilar la galaxia.

DOCTOR STRANGE ANNUAL #1
CLEA entra nuevamente en la vida de DOCTOR STRANGE mientras él se recupera de la peor paliza que ha recibido. CLEA hará que esa batalla parezca un día de vacaciones. 

DOCTOR STRANGE EPIC COLLECTION: A SEPARATE REALITY TPB
¡Es Doctor Strange en su mejor momento, de la mano de una una serie de creadores de alto nivel como Roy Thomas, Gene Colan, Stan Lee y Barry Windsor-Smith! Recopilación de DOCTOR STRANGE (1968) # 180-183, SUB MARINER (1968) # 22, INCREÍBLE HULK (1968) # 126, MARVEL FEATURE (1971) # 1, MARVEL PREMIERE # 3-14 y DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) # 1 -5. 

JUPITER'S LEGACY VOL. 2 #4
Los enemigos salen de la clandestinidad para arreglar viejas cuentas en esta batalla llena de acción. Después de sufrir una humillación intensa, Walter está en busca de sangre. No se detendrá hasta que los superhéroes estén muertos y los descendientes de SKYFOX estén completamente exterminados.

MOONSHINE # 1
Lou, es un "torpedo" de la ciudad, enviado desde New York para negociar un acuerdo con el mejor contrabandista de West Virginia, un tal Hiram, que vive en el bosque. Lo que Lou no entiende es que Hiram es tan astuto y despiadado como cualquier jefe del crimen de New York. 

NOW DOCTOR STRANGE #12
DOCTOR STRANGE está al borde de la muerte, su magia casi agotada. Al sentir al Hechicero Supremo en su punto más débil, sus mayores enemigos regresarán de las sombras, listos para atacar. Empezando por... BARON MORDO.

NOW DOCTOR STRANGE #13 
Debilitado, DOCTOR STRANGE combatirá contra NIGHTMARE y su reino de pesadilla. 

NOW CHAMPIONS # 1
Después de la segunda guerra civil, los ex-Vengadores MS. MARVEL, NOVA y SPIDER-MAN forman su propio equipo, acompañados por CYCLOPS, VIV VISION y el TOTALLY AWESOME HULK. Seis jóvenes héroes decididos a cambiar el mundo.

NOW INFAMOUS IRON MAN #1
Hay un nuevo IRON MAN en la ciudad y su nombre es VICTOR VON DOOM. El mayor villano del Universo MARVEL probará algo nuevo. Donde TONY STARK falló, DOOM tendrá éxito. ¿Cuál es el Plan Maestro de DOOM? 

NOW JESSICA JONES # 1
Jessica Jones está de vuelta después de una década. Mucho ha cambiado en el mundo y todavía hay muchos secretos escondidos en las sombras. Secretos que sólo una mujer especial como Jessica Jones puede descubrir. 

REBORN # 1
¿A dónde vas cuando mueres? No al cielo ni al infierno, sino a algún otro lugar. En aquel lugar tienes que luchar para sobrevivir. En aquel lugar las personas del pasado te están esperando, las buenas y las malas.

September comics / Cómics de setiembre

There were some promising first issues in September, like Doom Patrol #1. Cinema Purgatorio continues to impress me, but my favorite issue of the month was Silver Surfer #6. And now, without further ado, here are September comics as per solicitations:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 
(W) Dan Slott (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli (CA) Alex Ross. Spider-Man has gone global! Parker Industries is more successful than ever, with offices in New York, Shanghai, London and San Francisco and Peter Parker is racking up the frequent flyer miles with his 'bodyguard' Spider-Man in tow, of course. But success breeds enemies and a reinvigorated Zodiac have also widened their scope to threaten the whole world. Join Dan Slott and Giuseppe Camuncoli as they take Spider-Man to the next level! This huge first issue also includes stories featuring Silk, Spidey 2099, Spider-Woman and much more! Rated T

CINEMA PURGATORIO #5 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Ignacio Calero. They've taken your ticket and ushered you to a seat. You know something is wrong here. You can feel it in the very fabric of the dingy and smoky theatre you sit in. It's an almost palpable dread you feel as the lights go down and the first reel begins to play... This issue continues Cinema Purgatorio by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill, A More Perfect Union by Max Brooks and Michael DiPascale, Code Pru by Garth Ennis and Raulo Caceres, Modded by Kieron Gillen and Ignacio Calero, 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.

DOOM PATROL #1 BOLLAND CVR 
(W) Gerard Way (A) Nick Derington (CA) Brian Bolland. The atoms are buzzing. The daydreams crowd sentient streets, and the creative team has been warned, 'Turn back now or suffer the mighty consequence of sheer, psycho-maniacal mayhem.' Generation-arsonists unite-this is DOOM PATROL, and the God of the Super Heroes is bleeding on the floor. A blenderized reimagining of the ultimate series of the strange, DOOM PATROL combines elements from classic runs, new directions, and things that could not be. Our entry point is Casey Brinke, a young EMT on the graveyard shift to abstract enlightenment, with a past so odd that she's not entirely sure what is real and what is not. Along with her partner, Sam Reynolds, the pair blaze a path through the city and its denizens, finding the only quiet that exists at 3am is the chaos of the brain. When the pair answer a hit-and-run call, they find themselves face to face with a familiar figure: Cliff Steele, AKA Robotman. 'It gets weirder from here,' writer Gerard Way had to say about the book, with artist Nick Derington gripping tightly on the wheel of the ambulance. The pair's only communication? Shouting out of the open windows while at high velocity. Who needs a new roommate? Who names a cat 'Lotion'? And when do we get to see all those muscles? Find your answers inside the pages of this comic book, as we set the stage for new beginnings, as well as the re-introduction of some classic DOOM PATROL characters, including Niles Caulder, Negative Man, Flex Mentallo, and Crazy Jane. The debut title of DC's Young Animal line kicks off with a removable sticker on its cover: Pull back the gyro to reveal its secrets, but be warned-there is no turning back.

EMPRESS #6 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Stuart Immonen. After an intrepid chase across the galaxies, Emporia and the gang arrive at her long-lost sister's planet to escape Morax's murderous rampage. Embedded within this new-age sanctuary, Dane and Emporia decide to let their hair down a little and enjoy each other's company. They are being watched though, and Daddy's little girl is out for revenge. Rated T+

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #7 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev. CIVIL WAR II TIE-IN! • In the middle of the events of Civil War, Tony finds out the truth about his parents and their connection to the history of the Marvel Universe. Rated T+

JACKED #1 (MR) 
(W) Eric Kripke (A) John Higgins (CA) Glenn Fabry. Eric Kripke (creator of Supernatural) teams up with Vertigo veterans John Higgins (HELLBLAZER) and Glenn Fabry (PREACHER) to bring you a very Vertigo take on the modern superhero in this six-issue miniseries. Josh Jaffe, a neurotic family man mid-midlife crisis, buys an online 'smart pill' to increase his focus and jolt him out of his slump. But to Josh's surprise, the pill gives him incredible strength and power-but its cost is that it's extremely addictive. This irreverent and brutally realistic story examines both the mighty highs and humiliating lows of being a real-life superhero.

KARNAK #2 
(W) Warren Ellis (A) Gerardo Zaffino (CA) David Aja. (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gerardo Zaffino (CA) David Aja. Karnak versus a warehouse full of enemy agents! The agents don't stand a chance. But the Zen Gunner can turn the air itself into a deadly weapon? Karnak's in trouble. Rated T+

LAST GANG IN TOWN #1 (MR) 
(W) Simon Oliver (A) Rufus Dayglo (CA) Rob Davis. Forget what you know of England, of the 'Land of Hope and Glory.' Instead, try damp and depressing, and embrace this miserable island for what it is. Our story kicks off in 1976: the country coming apart at its flared corduroy seams, a decade after the Great Train Robbery, when British crime has gone decidedly soft in the middle. Time for a new generation of criminals to rise: a band of snotty-nosed heroes driven by destiny and cheap cider, who will strike fear back into the establishment, put art back into crime and crime back into art, and pull off what will become known as the heist of the century. This new series from Simon Oliver (FBP: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PHYSICS) and Rufus Dayglo (Tank Girl), spans three decades, from the punk rock '70s to the decadent '80s and beyond, charting the rise, fall and redemption of a group of bandits that changed the face of the criminal underworld and closed the door on a legacy.

MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN & BUCKINGHAM #5 (MR)  
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Mark Buckingham. Fear and paranoia are alive and well in The Golden Age. For Sandra Walsh, every dark corner in The City conceals a threat - but does one hold the truth? Neil Gaiman and Mark Buckingham's first Miracleman story, 'Screaming,' reintroduces a familiar face from Miracleman's past! The Golden Age's god of the dead joins Miracleman's Infra-Space 'Retrieval.' Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #21 and TOTAL ECLIPSE #4, plus bonus content. Mature

SILVER SURFER #5 
(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mike Allred. 'Citizen of Earth' STARTS NOW! • Are you still reeling from the massive status quo change from SILVER SURFER #3? Think our heroes need a break? • No such luck. Because when the Surfer uses his powers to make Dawn's time on Earth 'better', he unintentionally does something so devastating it might scar her for life. • Get ready for the shocking revelation... that leads into the 200th Silver Surfer comic! You do NOT want to miss this one, True Believer! Rated T+

SILVER SURFER #6
(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mike Allred. SILVER SURFER #200! Oversized anniversary issue! • After Norin Radd's massive status quo change in the 50th Anniversary issue (no spoilers!), it's now Dawn Greenwood's turn. With one simple act of kindness, the Surfer may have forever changed her world. • What's going on? Why is San Francisco overrun by monsters? And what wall-crawling, web-spinning guest-star is swinging by to help out? (Okay, we'll tell you that one! It's Peter Parker, THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!) • All this and tons of cosmic weirdness, surprise super heroes, and special stories as we celebrate the 200th Silver Surfer issue! Rated T+

VELVET #14 
(W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Steve Epting, Elizabeth Breitweiser. To be announced.

WONDER WOMAN EARTH ONE HC 
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Yanick Paquette. In this new installment of the New York Times best-selling Earth One original graphic novel line, Grant Morrison (THE MULTIVERSITY) joins with Yanick Paquette (SWAMP THING, BATMAN, INC.) to reimagine Wonder Woman for a new era. Encompassing the vision of her original creator, William Moulton Marston, Morrison presents a Diana who yearns to break free from her mother and the utopian society on Paradise Island to learn about the forbidden outside world. Her dreams may come true when Air Force pilot Steve Trevor crashes on their shores, and she must defy the laws of the Amazons to return him to Man's World. Is she ready for the culture shock that awaits her in America? And is the world ready for this Wonder Woman?

ZENITH HC VOL 1
"Phase I!" Collects Zenith Phase I (1992) #1-3. Written by Grant Morrison. Art and cover by Steve Yeowell. Available for the first time in 20 years, the legendary early work by Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell! Berlin, 1945: The allies unleashed the World War II hero Maximan upon the German super soldier Masterman. Maximan's defeat was only kept secret by the nuclear bomb which destroyed both men. Forty-plus years later, and twenty years after a generation of '60s British superpowered heroes came and went, the teenage pop star Zenith is the only superhuman left - and his only interest in women, drugs, alchohol and fame. So when he is contacted about the threat from the many-angled ones and the impending destruction of our world, his first reaction is to steer well clear. But the superhumans of the past have other plans!
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En setiembre hubo algunos primeros números prometedores, como Doom Patrol #1. Cinema Purgatorio continúa impresionándome, pero mi cómic favorito del mes fue Silver Surfer #6. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de setiembre:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
Número gigante especial. 

CINEMA PURGATORIO # 5
Te han llevado a un asiento. Sabes que algo está mal aquí. Lo puedes sentir en el recubrimiento del cine sucio y humeante, te sientas. Sientes un temor casi palpable, las luces se apagan y el primer carrete comienza a rodar.

DOOM PATROL # 1 BOLLAND CVR
Los átomos están zumbando. Los ensueños llenan calles vivientes, y el equipo creativo ha sido advertido: "Retroceded ahora o sufrid la poderosa consecuencia de un caos puramente psico-maníaco". Una versión re-imaginada de la Patrulla Condenada, que combina elementos de etapas clásicas, nuevas direcciones y cosas que no podrían ser. 

EMPRESS # 6
Después de una persecución intrépida a través de las galaxias, Emporia y los suyos llegan al planeta de su hermana para escapar de la ola de asesinatos de MORAX. Embebidos dentro de este santuario de la nueva era, DANE y Emporia deciden relajarse. Sin embargo, están siendo vigilados. Y la venganza llegará pronto.

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN # 7
En medio de los acontecimientos de la Guerra Civil, Tony descubre la verdad sobre sus padres y su conexión con la historia reciente. 

JACKED # 1 (MR)
Josh, un neurótico padre de familia que atraviesa la crisis de la mediana edad, compra una "píldora inteligente" en línea para aumentar su concentración y tener más energía. Pero, para sorpresa de Josh, la píldora le da súper fuerza y un poder increíble, pero el precio es que se vuelve extremadamente adictiva. Esta historia irreverente y brutalmente realista examina tanto los grandes momentos como las situaciones humillantes de un superhéroe de la vida real.

KARNAK # 2
KARNAK se enfrenta a una horda de agentes enemigos. Los agentes no tienen ninguna posibilidad. Pero el artillero Zen puede convertir el aire mismo en un arma mortal. 

LAST GANG IN TOWN #1 (MR)
Olvídate de lo que sabes de Inglaterra. No es la “Tierra de Esperanza y Gloria”, sino un lugar húmedo y deprimente, una isla miserable. Nuestra historia comienza en 1976: el país se deshace en sus costuras de paño, una década después del gran robo de tren, cuando el crimen británico se ha ido suavizando. Es hora de que una nueva generación de delincuentes se levante: una banda de héroes de nariz adusta, impulsados por el destino y la sidra barata, que devolverán el miedo al establecimiento, devolverán el arte al crimen y al crimen de vuelta al arte y sacarán adelante lo que será conocido como el robo del siglo. Esta nueva serie de abarca tres décadas, desde el punk rock de los 70s hasta los decadentes años 80 y más allá, trazando el ascenso, la caída y la redención de un grupo de bandidos que cambiaron la faz del bajo mundo criminal y dejaron un tremendo legado.

MIRACLEMAN BY GAIMAN & BUCKINGHAM #5 (MR)
El miedo y la paranoia están más presentes que nunca en la edad de oro. Para Sandra, cada esquina de la ciudad encierra una oscura amenaza.

SILVER SURFER #5
Comienza “Ciudadano de la Tierra”. ¿Aun estáis aturdidos por el tremendo cambio de status quo? ¿Pensáis que nuestro héroe necesita un descanso? De ninguna manera. Cuando SILVER SURFER utiliza sus poderes para ayudar a DAWN en la Tierra, sin querer hace algo tan devastador que podría dejar cicatrices de por vida. Preparaos para una sorprendente revelación.

SILVER SURFER #6
Luego de lo ocurrido en números recientes, Ahora es el turno de DAWN. Con un simple acto de bondad, SILVER SURFER quizá haya cambiado para siempre este mundo. ¿Qué está pasando? ¿Por qué hay monstruos invadiendo San Francisco? Además, SPIDER-MAN, llega para ayudar. Todo esto más toneladas de rareza cósmica, superhéroes sorpresa, y las historias especiales que servirán para celebrar el número 200 de SILVER SURFER.

VELVET # 14
Las intrigas en torno a VELVET aumentan, y el peligro también.

WONDER WOMAN EARTH ONE HC
WONDER WOMAN es re-imaginada para una nueva era. Adaptando la visión de su creador original, William Moulton Marston, Grant Morrison presenta a una Diana que anhela liberarse de su madre y de la sociedad utópica en Paradise Island para aprender sobre el mundo exterior prohibido. Sus sueños pueden hacerse realidad cuando el piloto de la Fuerza Aérea Steve Trevor se estrella en sus costas y debe desafiar las leyes de las Amazonas para devolverlo al Mundo del Hombre. ¿Está preparada para el choque cultural que le espera en América? ¿Y el mundo está listo para esta WONDER WOMAN?

ZENITH HC VOL 1
Primer volumen de la legendaria obra de Grant Morrison y Steve Yeowell.

June Comics / cómics de junio

Unlike previous months, in June I only got a few comics. Doctor Strange and Cinema Purgatorio were quite good. I bought Rebirth # 1 because it was a giant-sized issue with a very low price (which I always appreciate), and some of my favorite artists were in it; I have to admit it was surprisingly satisfactory. However, the best issue of the month was Alan Moore’s Providence # 9. And now, without further ado, here are June comics as per solicitations:  

CINEMA PURGATORIO #2 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Ignacio Calero. Welcome once again to the theatre of the macabre! Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill are your hosts as the finest creators in all of comics join us in an anthology to end all anthologies. Cinema Purgatorio is the ongoing monthly series which brings together the powerhouse creators to tell stories that only Avatar Press could. These tales claw into your brain and nest there as you attempt to recover from the horrors you've witnessed. Illustrated in stark moody black & white, every page of this series is filled with visions from the minds of your favorite creators. Every issue is perfect-bound, with no ads, and all of the works are very long-form, there are no collections planned before 2018. Jump in now and embrace the new future of comics. The one of which Alan Moore has always dreamed. It's here, now. Hiding in the dark corner. Welcome to Cinema Purgatorio.

DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1 
It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don't say we didn't warn you! THEY SAID IT: 'Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe,' says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. 'It brings back what has been lost, the legacy of the characters, the love and the hope of the DCU!'.

DOCTOR STRANGE #8
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Chris Bachalo. THE LAST DAYS OF MAGIC STORY CONTINUES! All of Doctor Strange's magic has been destroyed and our world is on the edge of disaster. What on Earth can Stephen do? Rated T+

PROVIDENCE #9 Pantheon Cvr (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Jacen Burrows. The world of H.P. Lovecraft has begun to invade the mind of Robert Black. His quest began as project to write a book but the more he is exposed to these horrors the closer to the edge of insanity he is pushed. The cracks in the world seem to be widening as he nears some inexplicable crescendo of horror. Alan Moore and artist Jacen Burrows have created the most realized version of Moore's Lovecraftian vision ever published. Fans and classical scholars have flocked to the pages of Providence to decipher the many layers of story being told in this masterpiece. Moore has written every cover detail, every single page, and every nuance of this work to create an unforgettable series. Fans of Moore's immersive style and meticulous grasp of storytelling will be thrilled to add this essential piece of comics history to their collections! Available with Regular, Pantheon, Portrait, Dreamscape Wraparound, Women of HPL, and a special Ancient Tome Incentive cover, all by collaborator Jacen Burrows.
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A diferencia de meses anteriores, en junio hubo poquitos cómics. "Doctor Strange" y "Cinema Purgatorio" me gustaron bastante. Compré "Rebirth" porque era un especial extra grande a un precio bajo (algo que siempre valoro), y algunos de mis artistas favoritos estaban allí; debo admitir que fue sorprendentemente satisfactorio. Sin embargo, el mejor cómic del mes fue "Providence" de Alan Moore. Así que sin más preámbulos los dejo con los cómics de junio:

my drawing / mi dibujo

CINEMA PURGATORIO #2
¡Bienvenidos una vez más al teatro de lo macabro! Alan Moore y Kevin O'Neill serán vuestros anfitriones en esta antología. Estos relatos quedarán grabados en vuestros cerebros y allí anidarán a medida que intentéis recuperaros de los horrores que habéis presenciado. Ilustraciones a blanco y negro, todas las páginas son fieles a la intención de sus creadores.

DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1
Todo comienza aquí. El futuro (y el pasado) del Universo DC. No digáis que no os lo advertimos. Así lo dijeron: “REBIRTH se centra en el núcleo del personaje y en su respectivo universo”; y “recupera lo que se ha perdido, el legado de los personajes, el amor y la esperanza del Universo DC”.

DOCTOR STRANGE #8
“Los Últimos Días de la Magia” continúan. Toda la magia del Doctor Extraño ha sido destruida y nuestro mundo está al borde del desastre.

PROVIDENCE #9 (MR)
El mundo de H.P. Lovecraft ha comenzado a invadir la mente de Robert Black. Su viaje comenzó como un proyecto para escribir un libro pero al exponerse cada vez más a los horrores, se ha ido acercando al borde de la locura. Las grietas en el mundo parecen estar aumentando, mientras que el inexplicable terror va en crescendo. Disponible en portadas Regular, Panteón, Retrato, Escenario onírico, Mujeres de Lovecraft, y Tomo Antiguo, todas hechas por Jacen Burrows.

May Comics / cómics de mayo

I guess, one way or another, we all celebrated Free Comic Book Day in May. However, unlike previous years, instead of my usual 5 FCBD books I only got 2 (shame on you, DCBS!). I got Archie, which was surprisingly good and 2000AD, which was extraordinary (I absolutely loved it). Marvel continues to do an outstanding job with monthly series like Silver Surfer and International Iron Man (I didn’t think I could enjoy Bendis and Maleev’s title so much). Of course, nothing could be better than the Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1, almost 1000 pages of classic X-Men stories, mostly illustrated by John Byrne, one of my all-time favorite artists and the reason why I decided to get this gigantic book. Speaking of reprints, Gaiman and Zulli’s The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch was also wonderful. Strange Fruit continues to be one of the best miniseries (and J.G. Jones art is top notch). Finally, there were two very interesting new series in May: the first issue of Renato Jones was aesthetically delightful but the best comic of the month would be Cinema Purgatorio #1, an impressive anthology that reunites authors such as Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Kieron Gillen, Gabriel Andrade, Kevin O’Neil, Ignacio Calero, etc. And now, without further ado, here are May comics as per solicitations:  

CINEMA PURGATORIO #1 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Gabriel Andrade. Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill invite you, and some of the finest creators in comics, in to join them in a different kind of dark: Cinema Purgatorio! This ongoing monthly series will feature Alan and Kevin in every issue and is their first major new project together since League of Extraordinary Gentlemen! Anthology has become a dirty word, so far be it from us to clean it up. Instead we'll shine our light onto the cutting edge of sequential art, with black and white artwork to allow illustrator's pure visions, and the greatest assembly of writing talent ever gathered on one series. Every issue is perfect-bound, with no ads, and all of the works are very long-form, there are no collections planned before 2018. Jump in now and embrace the new future of comics. The one of which Alan Moore has always dreamed. It's here, now. Hiding in the dark corner. Welcome to Cinema Purgatorio.

EMPRESS #2 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Stuart Immonen. Queen Emporia is on the run from her husband, along with her kids and bodyguard. Now all they have to do is get across the galaxy while the world's most ruthless dictator has all his forces in hot pursuit. Easy, right? A plea for help on an alien stopover world plus a broken transporter could end their adventure before it's begun! The stakes get even higher in the latest from superstar creators Millar and Immonen! RATED T+

FACTS IN THE CASE OF THE DEPARTURE OF MISS FINCH HC 
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Michael Zulli. Come and hear of the terrible tale of Miss Finch, befallen by mystery and abduction deep under the streets of London! Join a group of friends, with the stern Miss Finch in tow, as they enter this strange world of vampires, ringmasters, illusions, and the Cabinet of Wishes Fulfill'd!

FCBD 2016 ARCHIE #1 
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Fiona Staples. Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon in this special FCBD reprint of the best-selling first issue of Archie! Change has come to Riverdale in the can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun - but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. Is this a one-off, or a sign of bigger changes awaiting America's favorite teens... and the entire town? Find out in this exciting, remarkable and critically acclaimed first issue! Item Code: JAN160001

FCBD 2016 2000 AD SPECIAL 
Forty-eight pages of thrill-drenched Sci-Fi from Britain's greatest comic! Including exclusive new stories, digital strips, and a downloadable song from MC-1's favorite band! Creators include Alec Worley, Matt Smith, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Kek W, Barry Island, Hannah Berry, Peter Milligan, Eric Powell, Dani K, John Burns, Rufus Dayglo, Carlos Ezquerra, Henry Flint, Joëlle Jones, and Ron Smith. Item Code: JAN160042

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #2 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev. The mystery of Tony's real parents reveals some truths behind the history of the Marvel Universe that have been kept hidden for decades. • Can Tony unravel the mystery before deadly history repeats itself? Rated T+

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #3
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev. As Tony's troubled past comes to the present new villains and allies are introduced. And Tony inches ever closer to finding out the identity of his birth parents. A Civil War II prologue story. From the creative team that brought you Daredevil's darkest chapter. Rated T+

JUDGE DREDD #1 IDW'S GREATEST HITS 
(W) Douglas Wolk (A/CA) Ulises. Introducing IDW's Greatest Hits! One-dollar versions of key issues and launch-points from your favorite IDW books! This month, it's Judge Dredd: Mega-City Two #1! Revisit Judge Dredd's trip out West! Dredd is sent packing out to Mega-City Two, in what was once known as Los Angeles, where he soon discovers that they do things a little differently there…

MAE #1
(W/A/CA) Gene Ha. When she was just a girl, Abbie discovered a portal to a fantasy world and for the last couple of years has been having great adventures there: defeating horrible monsters, power-mad scientists, and evil nobles. She was a celebrated action hero! But when she turned twenty-one it all came apart and she decided to return home. Her sister, Mae, has had no idea what happened to Abbie all this time. Her tales are too hard to believe; that is, until the monsters and other terrible creatures start to cross over to our world...

RENATO JONES: THE ONE% #1 
(W/A/CA) Kaare Andrews. Special double-sized first issue! The One% own more than half the world's wealth. They've crashed economies, bought governments, and have amassed more power than any other group in history. And they still don't have enough. With this kind of power how can anyone make them pay? WHO will make them pay? Enter Renato Jones, a mysterious vigilante, out to even the score. And when he enters the fray THE SUPER-RICH ARE SUPER F***ED. From acclaimed creator KAARE KYLE ANDREWS (Iron Fist: The Living Weapon, Spider-Man: Reign) comes a supercharged capitalist action thriller for a post-Great Recession world.

SILVER SURFER #4
(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mike Allred.  Massive fallout from the events of Silver Surfer's 50th Anniversary issue. • There is a price to pay for what Norrin Radd has done. • Some actions can never be taken back...or forgiven. • Will any of Earth's heroes stand by the Silver Surfer's side in this, his greatest moment of need? • A mythic tale in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Guest starring The Avengers, The Thing and major characters from around the Marvel Universe. Rated T

STRANGE FRUIT #3  
(W) J. G. Jones, Mark Waid (A/CA) J. G. Jones. The townspeople of Chatterlee make every effort to conscript the stranger to help with the fast-failing levee-but the growing racial divide in town makes choosing sides virtually impossible even as the clock ticks towards disaster.

UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC 
(W) Chris Claremont, Len Wein (A) John Byrne, Dave Cockrum (CA) Dave Cockrum, Gil Kane. When a young writer named Chris Claremont took over X-MEN in 1976, few fans could predict the incredible impact he would have on the Marvel Comics series. With a flair for realistic dialogue, heartfelt storylines and hard-hitting action, Claremont's writing breathed life into the characters. In collaboration with artists Dave Cockrum and John Byrne, Claremont crafted a run still heralded as a definitive era on the book. X-MEN became more than just another super-hero title: This diverse cast of mutants fighting against prejudice and intolerance has resonated in the hearts of millions of devoted readers. Now, the first five years of their landmark run on Uncanny X-Men are collected in one oversized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages and other uncanny extras! Collecting X-MEN #94-131 and ANNUAL #3, and GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1. Rated T
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Supongo que, de un modo u otro, todos celebramos el Free Comic Book Day en mayo. Sin embargo, a diferencia de años anteriores, en vez de 5 cómics del FCBD sólo recibí 2. Me quedé con Archie, que fue toda una sorpresa, y con el extraordinario 2000AD (realmente me encantó). Marvel continúa haciendo un trabajo sobresaliente con series mensuales como "International Iron Man" (no pensé que disfrutaría tanto con esta colección de Bendis y Maleev) y "Silver Surfer". Por supuesto, nada podría superar a "Uncanny X-Men Omnibus Vol. 1", casi 1000 páginas de historias clásicas de los X-Men, la mayoría ilustradas por John Byrne, uno de mis artistas favoritos de todos los tiempos, Byrne es la razón por la que decidí conseguir específicamente este tomo gigantesco. Hablando de reimpresiones, "The Facts in the Case of the Departure of Miss Finch" de Gaiman y Zulli fue también maravilloso. "Strange Fruit" continúa siendo una de las mejores miniseries (y el arte de J.G. Jones es de primer nivel). Finalmente, hubo dos nuevas series muy interesantes en mayo: el primer número de "Renato Jones" fue estéticamente delicioso pero el mejor cómic del mes sería Cinema Purgatorio # 1, una impresionante antología con autores como Alan Moore, Garth Ennis, Kieron Gillen, Gabriel Andrade, Kevin O’Neil, Ignacio Calero, etc. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de mayo:

CINEMA PURGATORIO #1
Cinema Purgatorio en un tipo diferente de oscuridad. Antología se ha convertido en una mala palabra, pero no nos tocará a nosotros limpiarla. En vez de eso, haremos brillar la luz en la vanguardia del arte secuencial, con arte en blanco y negro que permita las visiones puras del ilustrador, y el mayor montaje de talento alguna vez reunido en una serie. Cada número está perfectamente encuadernado, sin anuncios, y todas las obras son de muy larga duración, no hay recopilaciones previstas antes del 2018. ¡Aprovecha el momento y acepta el nuevo futuro de los cómics. Uno con el que Alan Moore siempre ha soñado. Está aquí, ahora. Escondido en un rincón oscuro. Bienvenido a Cinema Purgatorio.

EMPRESS #2
La Reina Emporia está huyendo de su marido, junto con sus hijos y su guardaespaldas. Ahora todo lo que tienen que hacer es atravesar la galaxia, mientras que el dictador más despiadado manda a todas sus fuerzas para la persecución. Un pedido de ayuda en un mundo alienígena y un transportador roto podrían poner fin a esta aventura antes de haber empezado.

FACTS IN THE CASE OF THE DEPARTURE OF MISS FINCH HC
Venid y oíd la terrible historia de la señorita Finch, abatida por el misterio y secuestrada en las profundidades subterráneas de Londres. Uníos al grupo de amigos que llevarán a la severa señorita Finch a cuestas, entrad a este extraño mundo de vampiros, cirqueros, ilusiones y el gabinete de los deseos cumplidos.

FCBD 2016 ARCHIE #1
El cambio ha llegado a RIVERDALE. A medida que el nuevo año escolar se acerca, se podría pensar que Archie Andrews espera con ansias las clases y la diversión - pero nada es lo que parece en el pueblito de RIVERDALE. ¿Qué tanto han cambiado los adolescentes favoritos de Estados Unidos? Descubridlo en este emocionante, notable y aclamado primer número.

FCBD 2016 2000 AD SPECIAL
48 páginas con trabajos de Alec Worley, Matt Smith, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Kek W, Barry Island, Hannah Berry, Peter Milligan, Eric Powell, Dani K, John Burns, Rufus Dayglo, Carlos Ezquerra, Henry Flint, Joëlle Jones y Ron Smith.

my drawing (color version) / mi dibujo (versión a color)

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #2 
El misterio de los auténticos padres de Tony revela algunas verdades que se han mantenido ocultas durante décadas. ¿Podrá Tony desentrañar el misterio antes de que la mortal historia se repita?

INTERNATIONAL IRON MAN #3
El turbulento pasado de Tony afecta el presente. Aparecen nuevos villanos y aliados. Y Tony se acerca cada vez más al descubrimiento de la identidad de sus padres biológicos.

JUDGE DREDD #1 IDW'S GREATEST HITS
Juez Dredd viaja al Oeste, y llegará a la zona antes conocida como Los Ángeles; allí todos hacen las cosas de una manera un poco diferente...

MAE #1
Cuando apenas era una niña, Abbie descubrió un portal a un mundo de fantasía y en años recientes ha tenido grandes aventuras allí: ha derrotado a horribles monstruos, a científicos locos y a malignos nobles. Ella era una célebre heroína. Pero cuando cumplió 21 años todo se vino abajo y decidió volver a casa. Su hermana, Mae, no tiene ni idea de lo sucedido durante ese tiempo. Son relatos demasiado difíciles de creer; es decir, hasta que los monstruos y otras criaturas terribles comienzan a aparecer en nuestro mundo...

RENATO JONES: THE ONE% #1
El 1% posee más de la mitad de la riqueza del mundo. Ellos han derribado economías, han comprado gobiernos  y han acumulado más poder que cualquier otro grupo en la historia. Y encima quieren más. Con tanto poder ¿es posible hacerles pagar por su codicia? Conoced a Renato Jones, un misterioso vigilante, preparado para igualar el marcador. Y cuando él entre a la refriega los súper-ricos estarán jodidos. Un thriller sobrecargado de acción capitalista para un mundo post-Gran Recesión.

SILVER SURFER #4
Importantes desenlaces luego de los acontecimientos del 50 aniversario de SILVER SURFER. Hay un precio que pagar y NORRIN RADD no podrá evadir esta responsabilidad. Algunas acciones no pueden ser olvidadas... o perdonadas. ¿Alguno de los héroes de la Tierra apoyará a SILVER SURFER en su momento de mayor necesidad? Un relato mítico a la manera Marvel. Estrellas invitadas: Los Vengadores y los principales personajes del Universo Marvel.

STRANGE FRUIT #3
La gente del pueblo hace todo lo posible para reclutar al extranjero para que los ayude con el dique, pero la creciente tensión racial divide al pueblo. 

THE UNCANNY X-MEN OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
(W) Chris Claremont, Len Wein (A) John Byrne, Dave Cockrum (CA) Dave Cockrum, Gil Kane. Cuando un joven escritor llamado Chris Claremont se hizo cargo de los X-MEN en 1976, pocos fans podrían haber predicho el increíble impacto que tendría. Con un toque de diálogo realista, historias intensas y acción contundente, la escritura de Claremont dio vida a los personajes. En colaboración con los artistas Dave Cockrum y John Byrne, Claremont logró crear la era definitiva de los X-MEN. Este diverso elenco de mutantes que luchan contra los prejuicios y la intolerancia ha resonado en los corazones de millones de lectores devotos. Ahora, los cinco primeros años de esta etapa son recogidos en un volumen de gran tamaño. Esta edición también incluye todas las páginas de cartas originales y otros extras. Incluye X-MEN # 94-131 y ANNUAL # 3, y GIANT-SIZE X-MEN # 1. 

April comics / cómics de abril

April sure came with a lot of good surprised. For the first time in my life, I decided to buy a Marvel Omnibus, and I’m glad I did. Marvel Universe by John Byrne is an extraordinary edition that compiles the works of one of my favorite creators; there are over one thousand pages of Byrne art in here and each page is a true delight for me; I’m just thrilled to have this amazing hardcover in my possession. Millar did a satisfactory job with the final issue of Huck and the first issue of Empress. I really enjoyed Silver Surfer and Jupiter’s Circle. Bermejo’s new Suciders series was quite impressive. Providence continues to be one of the best miniseries and this particular issue has some really unforgettable moments. But the best issue of the month was The Fix # 1, I couldn’t stop laughing while reading this transgressive comic… can’t remember the last time I had so much fun with a first issue, which is why I’m giving Nick Spencer due credit for this awesome new series. And now, without further ado, here are April comics as per solicitations:

EMPRESS #1 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Stuart Immonen. Imagine you're married to the worst bad guy from your favorite sci-fi movie. An alien dictator feared throughout the universe, who will kill you if you leave -- but you need to escape for the sake of your three children. All you have are your wits, your bodyguard, and three guns. Welcome to EMPRESS, your new favorite comic. RATED T+

FIX #1 (MR) 
(W) Nick Spencer (A/CA) Steve Lieber. A story of the crooked cops, scheming mobsters, and corrupt politicians that run things-and the sex toy that can bring them all down. Oh, and the hero is a drug-sniffing beagle named Pretzels. Bad people do bad things to each other in this frenetic, outrageous, sometimes off-putting new caper! If you liked classic crime comics like CRIMINAL and 100 Bullets we apologize in advance for letting you down!

HUCK #6 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Rafael Albuquerque. Huck and Orlov's final showdown! 

JUPITER'S CIRCLE, VOL. 2 #6 (MR) 
(W) Mark Millar (A) Chris Sprouse (CA) Frank Quitely. The team's adventures lead them down unexpected paths.

MARVEL UNIVERSE BY JOHN BYRNE OMNIBUS HC
He's one of the most successful comic creators in history, known for epic stints on FANTASTIC FOUR, UNCANNY X-MEN, ALPHA FLIGHT and more! Now, savor John Byrne's wider influence on the Marvel Universe in this collection of shorter - but no less classic - runs on top-tier characters! Enjoy Byrne's definitive takes on icons like Captain America, the Hulk, the Avengers, Wolverine and the Silver Surfer, as well as Black Widow and her fellow Champions! Plus: Watch as Byrne helps build the legend of Star-Lord, unite Luke Cage and Iron Fist, and introduce an astonishing new Ant-Man! Collecting CHAMPIONS #11-15, MARVEL PREVIEW #11, AVENGERS (1963) #164-166 and #181-191, POWER MAN #48-50, MARVEL PREMIERE #47-48, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-255, SILVER SURFER (1982) #1, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #314-319, WOLVERINE (1988) #17-23, and material from MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #29. Rated T

NEW ROMANCER #1 (of 12) (MR) 
(W) Peter Milligan (A/CA) Brett Parson. Fired from a cushy job in Silicon Valley, Lexy becomes a coder for New Romancer, an Internet-dating app that's seen better days. To create fake profiles, she plunders characteristics from history's most notorious lovers. Using little-known writings by Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, Lexy pushes the boundaries of coding and accidentally unleashes history's greatest lover: Lord Byron. Online dating meets courtly love in this paranormal rom-com by Vertigo veteran writer Peter Milligan and rising art-star Brett Parson (Tank Girl).

PROVIDENCE #8 Women of HPL Cvr (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Jacen Burrows. Robert Black has seen the cracks in reality and felt the cold touch of the supernatural. Now as the horrors that lie below the surface of our mundane world start to flood into his consciousness his hold on the construct of sanity begins to slip from his grasp. Alan Moore and artist Jacen Burrows have created the most realized version of Moore's Lovecraftian vision ever published. Fans and classical scholars have flocked to the pages of Providence to decipher the many layers of story being told in this masterpiece. Moore has written every cover detail, every single page, and every nuance of this work to create an unforgettable series. Fans of Moore's immersive style and meticulous grasp of storytelling will be thrilled to add this essential piece of comics history to their collections! Available with Regular, Pantheon, Portrait, Dreamscape Wraparound, Women of HPL, and a special Ancient Tome Incentive cover, all by collaborator Jacen Burrows.

SILVER SURFER #3
(W) Dan Slott (A/CA) Mike Allred. Special 50th Anniversary issue! • In 1966, the heroes of Earth met Norrin Radd of Zenn-La, The Silver Surfer. • In 2016, for the greatest stakes of all time, he will have to fight them all. • Not a dream. Not a hoax. This is really happening. A major turning point in the life of Norrin Radd that will profoundly change the saga of the Silver Surfer! Rated T+

SUICIDERS: KINGS OF HELL.A. #1 
(W) Lee Bermejo (A) Alessandro Vitti, Lee Bermejo (CA) Lee Bermejo. A whole generation has grown up since the Great Quake, and people like Trix and her brother Johnny don't know what life was like before New Angeles crumbled. Suffice to say, they've learned how to make the most of living inside the walled city, and particularly within their 'hood. Johnny is the leader of the Kings of HelL.A., a street gang ready to protect its turf against any and all comers-though Johnny may have taken things too far when he crossed Leonard, a former Suicider known as the Coyote. Things are about to get a whole lot more violent. Meanwhile, Trix is finding love in the arms of Johnny's best friend, and their star-crossed romance is going to bring trouble of an entirely different kind. The second chapter in Lee Bermejo's acclaimed SUICIDERS series shows us a completely different side of life in New Angeles. Joining Bermejo for KINGS OF HELL.A. is artist Alessandro Vitti (RED LANTERNS), whose kinetic style perfectly fits SUICIDERS' brutal landscape.
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Hubo muchas buenas sorpresas en abril. Por primera vez en mi vida decidí comprar un Marvel Omnibus y me alegra haberlo hecho. “Marvel Universe by John Byrne” es una extraordinaria edición que recopila la obra de uno de mis creadores favoritos; hay más de mil páginas de arte de Byrne aquí, y cada página es una verdadera delicia; estoy encantado de tener en mis manos este asombroso tomo en tapa dura. Millar hizo un trabajo satisfactorio con el número final de “Huck” y el primer ejemplar de “Empress”. Realmente disfruté con “Silver Surfer” y “Jupiter’s Circle”. La nueva serie de “Suciders” de Bermejo fue bastante impresionante. “Providence” sigue siendo una de las mejores miniseries y en este número en particular hay momentos realmente inolvidables. Pero lo mejor del mes fue “The Fix”, no pude dejar de reír mientras leía este cómic transgresor… no recuerdo la última vez que me divertí tanto con un primer ejemplar, así que le doy a Nick Spencer el crédito que merece por esta estupenda nueva serie. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de abril:

EMPRESS #1
Ella está casada con un cruel villano salido de vuestra película favorita de ciencia ficción. Un dictador alienígena temido en todo el universo, alguien que la matará si ella lo abandona –pero ella debe escapar por el bien de sus tres hijos. Todo lo que tiene es su ingenio, su guardaespaldas y tres pistolas.

FIX #1 (MR) 
Una historia sobre policías corruptos, mafiosos intrigantes y políticos deshonestos a cargo del gobierno -y el juguete sexual que puede hacer que todo se derrumbe. Oh, y el héroe es un sabueso detector de drogas llamado Pretzels. La gente mala hace cosas malas en esta frenética, extravagante, y a veces desagradable nueva travesura. Nos disculpamos de antemano por todo lo que veréis aquí.

HUCK #6 
El enfrentamiento final entre HUCK y ORLOV.

JUPITER'S CIRCLE, VOL. 2 #5
El equipo trata de curar viejas heridas, sólo para descubrir una traición mucho peor de lo que imaginaban.

MARVEL UNIVERSE BY JOHN BYRNE OMNIBUS HC
Presentando material publicado originalmente en CHAMPIONS #11-15, MARVEL PREVIEW #11, AVENGERS (1963) #164-166 and #181-191, POWER MAN #48-50, MARVEL PREMIERE #47-48, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #247-255, SILVER SURFER (1982) #1, INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #314-319, WOLVERINE (1988) #17-23, y MARVEL FANFARE (1982) #29.

NEW ROMANCER #1 (MR)
Ella ha perdido su lucrativo empleo en la meca de la informática, y ahora será simplemente una programadora en Nuevo Romántico, una app para citas que ya no es tan popular en internet. Para crear falsos perfiles, ella utiliza las características de los más notorios amantes de la historia. Usando textos poco conocidos, ella va más allá de sus límites como programadora y accidentalmente deja suelto al más grande amante de todos: Lord Byron. El amor en línea se combina con el noble cortejo en esta comedia romántica paranormal.

PROVIDENCE #8 (MR) 
Robert Black ha visto las grietas en la realidad y ha sentido el tacto frío de lo sobrenatural. Ahora bien, esos horrores se encuentran debajo de la superficie de nuestro mundo material y comienzan a inundar la conciencia de Black, y su cordura comienza a desmoronarse. Alan Moore y el artista Jacen Burrows han creado la versión más fidedigna de la visión Lovecraftiana. Los aficionados y estudiosos han acudido a las páginas de Providence para descifrar las múltiples capas narrativas de esta obra maestra. Moore ha planeado todo hasta el detalle para crear una serie inolvidable. Los aficionados del estilo envolvente y la minuciosa comprensión de la narración de Moore estarán encantados de añadir esta pieza esencial de la historia de los cómics a sus colecciones. Disponible en portada regular, Panteón, Retrato, Dreamscape doble, Mujeres de HPL, y una cubierta de tomo antiguo especial para incentivos, todas por el colaborador Jacen Burrows.

SILVER SURFER #3
En 1966, los héroes de la Tierra conocieron a NORRIN RADD de ZENN-LA, SILVER SURFER. En el 2016, inesperadamente, él tendrá que luchar contra todos ellos. No es un sueño. No es un engaño. Esto está sucediendo realmente. Un importante punto de inflexión en la vida de NORRIN RADD.

SUICIDERS: KINGS OF HELL.A. #1
Después del gran terremoto, personas como TRIX y su hermano Johnny ignoran cómo era la vida antes de que Los Nuevos Ángeles se desmoronara. Basta decir que han aprendido cómo subsistir dentro de la ciudad amurallada, y en particular dentro de su barrio. Johnny es el líder de los Reyes del Infernal Los Ángeles, una banda callejera lista para proteger su territorio contra todos los rivales, aunque Johnny se ha pasado de la raya cuando emboscó a Leonard, más conocido como el Coyote. Las cosas se van a poner mucho más violentas. Mientras tanto, TRIX encuentra el amor en los brazos del mejor amigo de Johnny, y este romance causará aún más problemas.