Doctor Doom # 1 - Christopher Cantwell & Salvador Larroca

The Fantastic Four are Marvel’s premier superhero family, but also the cornerstone of the Marvel Universe. They were the protagonists of the first superhero comic ever written by Stan Lee. It is often said that the true measure of heroes is their enemies. And so the best superheroes must have the best supervillains. It doesn’t come as a surprise, then, that the most important group of superheroes should have the most unique and impressive supervillain: Doctor Doom!

Aco

Victor Von Doom, the ruler of Latveria, has always been a fascinating character. Writers love to use him in their stories and fans can’t get enough of him. However, this overexposure means that Doom has been handled, or should we say manhandled, by people who were not up to the task. For instance, John Byrne disapproved so much of the use of Doctor Doom by certain writers that he erased from existence those stories attributing the out of character exploits of Doom to a robotic replica. Likewise, in a highly unpopular adventure written by Brian Michael Bendis over 15 years ago, we see Doom speaking like a vulgar thug. Eric Smearman explains that “One of the reasons why I, a fan of Bendis' creator-owned stuff, dislike his mainstream Marvel work is that he doesn't really get most of the characters' ‘voices’. That scene with Doom is a prime example”.

Indeed, although Doom is a complex and captivating character, the kind of honorable enemy that only Kirby creations like Darkseid could rival, he has been poorly portrayed even in recent times. But everything changed last year, thanks to Christopher Cantwell. Few writers since the Byrne era (around 30 years ago), have been able to capture so perfectly the voice of Doom. But Cantwell not only reminds us why Doom is to be feared and respected, he also shows us his human side, his hopes and dreams, and his fears. 

Latveria

In “Pottersville” (originally published in Doctor Doom # 1, December 2019) we get to see Doom’s normal routine as the ruler of Latveria, but also his constant confrontation with media and journalists. When Doctor Doom, one of the smartest men in the world, criticizes the Antlion, a new lunar base designed by Reed Richards and Tony Stark, nobody seems to pay attention to him. He announces a catastrophe, and yet the catastrophe doesn’t take place. Although he never admits it in public, in private Doom is questioning his abilities: “Truthfully, my foresight weakens with each passing year. For the world is lost”.

At the same time, Doom starts having visions of an alternative future, a future in which he has married an intelligent and beautiful woman, a future in which he has children and is admired as the savior of humanity. This reignites the hope in him that maybe the world is not lost after all. But before he has time to decide what to do, a terrorist attack destroys the Antlion, and the attack seems to have come from Latveria. Doom is powerful and ruthless but he is also a man of honor. He knows he gave no orders for such an attack, but in order for the investigation to proceed smoothly he decides to surrender. For a man as proud and arrogant as Doom, surrendering is the ultimate sacrifice. But that is the sacrifice that will trigger a unique journey.

Doomstadt

Salvador Larroca is the artist in charge of this 30 page special first issue. Over a decade ago Larroca had refined his style considerably, combining a unique comic book sensibility with a level of realism that elevated titles such as The Invincible Iron Man. As surprising as it might seem, his art is just as amazing as it was before, if not more. Clean lines, graceful movements, subtle expressions and an attention to detail turn this comic into an authentic visual feast. And Aco’s cover is as iconic as it is powerful.

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Los Cuatro Fantásticos son la principal familia de superhéroes de Marvel, pero también la piedra angular del Universo Marvel. Fueron los protagonistas del primer cómic de superhéroes escrito por Stan Lee. A menudo se dice que la verdadera medida de los héroes son sus enemigos. Y así, los mejores superhéroes deben tener los mejores supervillanos. No es de extrañar, entonces, que el grupo más importante de superhéroes tenga al supervillano más singular e impresionante: ¡Doctor Doom!

Victor Von Doom

Victor Von Doom, el gobernante de Latveria, siempre ha sido un personaje fascinante. A los escritores les encanta usarlo en sus historias y los fans siempre demandan más de él. Sin embargo, esta sobreexposición significa que Doom ha sido tratado, o deberíamos decir maltratado, por personas que no estaban a la altura de las circunstancias. Por ejemplo, John Byrne desaprobó tanto el uso de Doctor Doom por parte de ciertos escritores que borró de la existencia esas historias atribuyendo estas impopulares hazañas de Doom a una réplica robótica. Asimismo, en una aventura de muy mala fama escrita por Brian Michael Bendis hace más de 15 años, vemos a Doom hablando como un matón vulgar. Eric Smearman explica que “Una de las razones por las que a mí, un fan de las creaciones que pertenecen a Bendis, no me gusta su trabajo convencional en Marvel es que realmente no capta la mayoría de las 'voces' de los personajes. Esa escena con Doom es un buen ejemplo”.

De hecho, aunque Doom es un personaje complejo y cautivador, el tipo de enemigo honorable con el que sólo las creaciones de Kirby como Darkseid podrían rivalizar, ha sido mal retratado incluso en años recientes. Pero todo cambió el año pasado gracias a Christopher Cantwell. Pocos escritores desde la era Byrne (hace unos 30 años), han podido capturar tan perfectamente la voz de Doom. Pero Cantwell no sólo nos recuerda por qué Doom debe ser temido y respetado, también nos muestra su lado humano, sus esperanzas y sueños, y sus miedos.

Antlion

En "Pottersville" (publicado originalmente en Doctor Doom # 1, diciembre de 2019) vemos la rutina normal de Doom como gobernante de Latveria, pero también su constante confrontación con los medios y los periodistas. Cuando el Doctor Doom, uno de los hombres más inteligentes del mundo, critica al Antlion, una nueva base lunar diseñada por Reed Richards y Tony Stark, nadie parece prestarle atención. Anuncia una catástrofe y, sin embargo, la catástrofe no se produce. Aunque nunca lo admite en público, en privado Doom está cuestionando sus habilidades: “Sinceramente, mi clarividencia se debilita con cada año que pasa. Puesto que el mundo está perdido”.

Al mismo tiempo, Doom comienza a tener visiones de un futuro alternativo, un futuro en el que se ha casado con una mujer inteligente y hermosa, un futuro en el que tiene hijos y es admirado como el salvador de la humanidad. Esto reaviva la esperanza en él de que quizás el mundo no esté perdido después de todo. Pero antes de que tenga tiempo de decidir qué hacer, un ataque terrorista destruye el Antlion, y el ataque parece provenir de Latveria. Doom es poderoso y despiadado, pero también es un hombre de honor. Sabe que no dio órdenes para tal ataque, pero para que la investigación se desarrolle sin problemas, decide rendirse. Para un hombre tan orgulloso y arrogante como Doom, rendirse es el máximo sacrificio. Pero ese es el sacrificio que desencadenará una travesía única.

Doctor Doom versus Union Jack

Salvador Larroca es el artista español a cargo de este primer número especial de 30 páginas. Hace más de una década, Larroca había refinado su estilo considerablemente, combinando una sensibilidad de cómic única con un nivel de realismo que elevó títulos como The Invincible Iron Man. Por sorprendente que parezca, su arte es tan asombroso como lo era antes, si no más. Las líneas limpias, los movimientos elegantes, las expresiones sutiles y la atención al detalle convierten a este cómic en un auténtico festín visual. Y la portada de Aco es tan icónica como poderosa.

The Origins of Alpha Flight - John Byrne

It was the late 70s, and Chris Claremont and John Byrne were responsible for the huge success of The X-Men, and it was in the pages of “Home are the Heroes!” (X-Men # 109, February 1978), in which James Hudson, the Alpha Weapon, made his first appearance. This wasn’t a character created for the story, but rather a hero recycled from a Captain America storyline that never came to fruition. Byrne had originally envisioned Hudson as the Captain Canada that would be powerful enough to stand against the Sentinel of Liberty, and his name was supposed to be Guardian.

“It was, if memory serves, Roger Stern and Mark Gruenwald who came up with Vindicator, a strong but vaguely unsatisfying name. So Vindicator it was, though this might well raise the question as to just what a Canadian super hero would have to vindicate”, explains John Byrne. But it was in the pages of “Wanted Wolverine! Dead or Alive!” (X-Men # 120, April 1979) and “Shoot-Out at the Stampede” (X-Men # 121, May 1979) in which Byrne would introduce the rest of Alpha Flight: Northstar, Aurora, Sasquatch, Shaman and Snowbird. “A group that started as a bunch of ciphers whose sole purpose was to survive a fight with the X-Men became a formidable force in their own right”, affirms Byrne.

In due course, Alpha Flight members were no longer antagonists, and soon they would end up as allies of the X-Men, as can be seen in “...Something Wicked This Way Comes” (X-Men # 139, November 1980) and “Rage” (X-Men # 140, December 1980), furthermore, Alpha Flight also made appearances in titles such as The Incredible Hulk, Machine Man and Marvel Two-In-One. Fans were eager to see more of this group of Canadian mutants, who were living proof that the United States didn’t hold a monopoly on superheroes. And who else could have told stories about them if not the author who created them in the first place?

As Patrick O’Neill points out “At times, it seems as though John Byrne’s career at Marvel has consisted of taking over characters created by others… and turning them into fan favorites”, but that changed when Byrne “designed his own superhero team”. At the same time that Byrne was writing and drawing Fantastic Four, considered by fans and critics alike as one of the best runs in the history of Marvel Comics, he decided to also write and draw Alpha Flight.

Alpha Flight, Beta, Gamma

“Tundra” (originally published in Alpha Flight # 1, August 1983) marks the debut of Canada’s premier superhero team, and as Byrne would clarify later, in order to retain the right to receive royalties, he had to make a few modifications to the group of mutants that had fought against the X-Men, that’s why two new characters are added to the group: Marrina and Puck, who were part of Beta Flight. In this issue, the Canadian mutants fight against a gigantic creature called Tundra. 

In addition to the usual fights against powerful enemies, Byrne really made an effort in fleshing out characters and providing a rich and fascinating background for each one of them. That’s how, in “The Origins of Alpha Flight”, we can see why James Hudson is an unemployed engineer, and a reluctant hero, but we also see the tragic past of Shaman, Aurora’s multiple personality disorder and Northstar’s greatest concerns. 

Jean Paul Beaubier (AKA Northstar) is a ski champion and a Canadian celebrity, however he also has a secret that was still a taboo in the 80s. Jean Paul Beaubier had money and fame, and he would’ve been able to get any woman he wanted “although the women don’t seem to have interested you overmuch”, affirms James Hudson. Much in the same way that Bobby Drake (AKA Iceman) admits that he has no interest in girls in the very first issue of X-Men (only to confess his homosexuality decades later), we can see from the very beginning that Beaubier never pays attention to women. 

Shaman

When Byrne was writing Alpha Flight he decided to bravely face the censorship of the era by including a gay character: “I had recently read an article in Scientific American on what was then (the early 80s) fairly radical new thinking on just what processes caused a person to be homosexual, and the evidence was pointing increasingly to it being genetic and not environmental factors. So, I thought, it seemed like it was time for a Gay superhero, and since I was being ‘forced’ to make Alpha Flight a real series, I might as well make one of them Gay”. Although nowadays there is a proliferation of LGBT characters both in Marvel and DC books, at the time this was an unprecedented move, and a very bold one. “Of course, the temper of the times, the Powers That Were and, naturally, the Comics Code would not let me come right out and state that Jean-Paul was homosexual, but I managed to ‘get the word out’ even with those barriers”, states Byrne. 

In the end, “John Byrne helped to change the landscape of the Marvel Universe when he created the first gay Marvel superhero, Northstar, in the pages of Alpha Flight”, affirms Brian Cronin, and I completely agree with him. For us, the readers, it’s also very interesting to observe the way such an issue -which was quite controversial back then- was so subtly introduced in the pages of Alpha Flight.
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A finales de los 70s, Chris Claremont y John Byrne fueron los responsables del gran éxito de The X-Men, y fue en las páginas de “Home are the Heroes!” (X-Men # 109, febrero de 1978), en que James Hudson, el Arma Alfa, hizo su primera aparición. Este no era un personaje creado para aquella historia, sino un héroe reciclado de una historia del Capitán América que nunca llegó a publicarse. Byrne había imaginado originalmente a Hudson como un Capitán Canadá que sería lo suficientemente poderoso como para enfrentarse al Centinela de la Libertad, y se suponía que su nombre era Guardián.

Aurora & Northstar

“Fueron, si no me falla la memoria, Roger Stern y Mark Gruenwald quienes idearon a Vindicator, un nombre fuerte pero vagamente insatisfactorio. Así que era Vindicator, aunque esto podría plantear la cuestión de qué tendría que reivindicar un superhéroe canadiense”, explica John Byrne. Pero fue en las páginas de “Wanted Wolverine! Dead or Alive!”  (X-Men # 120, abril de 1979) y “Tiroteo en la estampida” (X-Men # 121, mayo de 1979) en las que Byrne presentaría el resto de Alpha Flight: Northstar, Aurora, Sasquatch, Shaman y Snowbird. “Un grupo que comenzó como un conjunto de cifras cuyo único propósito era sobrevivir a una pelea con los X-Men se convirtió en una fuerza formidable por derecho propio”, afirma Byrne.

A su debido tiempo, los miembros de Alpha Flight dejaron de ser antagonistas, y pronto terminarían como aliados de los X-Men, como se puede ver en “...Something Wicked This Way Comes” (X-Men # 139, noviembre de 1980) e “Ira” (X-Men # 140, diciembre de 1980), además, Alpha Flight también apareció en títulos como The Incredible Hulk, Machine Man y Marvel Two-In-One. Los fanáticos estaban ansiosos por ver más de este grupo de mutantes canadienses, prueba fehaciente de que Estados Unidos no tenía el monopolio de los superhéroes. ¿Y quién más podría haber contado historias sobre ellos sino el autor que los creó en primer lugar?

Como señala Patrick O'Neill “A veces, parece que la carrera de John Byrne en Marvel ha consistido en hacerse cargo de personajes creados por otros... y convertirlos en favoritos de los fans”, pero eso cambió cuando Byrne “diseñó su propio equipo de superhéroes”. Al mismo tiempo que Byrne escribía y dibujaba Fantastic Four, considerado por los fanáticos y críticos como una de las mejores etapas en la historia de Marvel Comics, decidió escribir y dibujar Alpha Flight.

Tundra

“Tundra” (originalmente publicado en Alpha Flight # 1, agosto de 1983) marca el debut del principal equipo de superhéroes de Canadá, y como Byrne aclararía más adelante, para retener el derecho a recibir regalías, tuvo que hacer algunas modificaciones al grupo de mutantes que había luchado contra los X-Men, es por eso que se agregaron dos nuevos personajes al grupo: Marrina y Puck, que formaban parte de Beta Flight. En este número, los mutantes canadienses luchan contra una criatura gigantesca llamada Tundra.

Además de las peleas habituales contra enemigos poderosos, Byrne realmente hizo un esfuerzo para ahondar en los personajes y proporcionar un trasfondo rico y fascinante para cada uno de ellos. Así es como, en “The Origins of Alpha Flight”, podemos ver por qué James Hudson es un ingeniero desempleado y un héroe reacio, pero también vemos el trágico pasado de Shaman, el trastorno de personalidad múltiple de Aurora y las mayores preocupaciones de Northstar.

Jean Paul Beaubier (alias Northstar) es un campeón de esquí y una celebridad canadiense, sin embargo, también tiene un secreto que todavía era un tabú en los 80s. Jean Paul Beaubier tenía dinero y fama, y habría podido conseguir a cualquier mujer que quisiera “aunque las mujeres no parecen haberle interesado demasiado”, afirma James Hudson. De la misma manera que Bobby Drake (también conocido como Iceman) admite que no tiene interés en las chicas en el primer número de X-Men (solo para confesar su homosexualidad décadas más tarde), podemos ver desde el principio que Beaubier nunca presta atención a las féminas.

Alpha Flight versus Tundra

Cuando Byrne estaba escribiendo Alpha Flight decidió enfrentar valientemente la censura de la época al incluir un personaje gay: “Recientemente había leído un artículo en Scientific American sobre lo que entonces era (a principios de los 80s) un nuevo pensamiento bastante radical sobre qué procesos causaban que una persona fuera homosexual, y la evidencia apuntaba cada vez más a que se trataba de factores genéticos y no ambientales. Entonces, pensé, parecía que era hora de que haya un superhéroe gay, y como estaba siendo 'forzado' a convertir Alpha Flight en una serie real, podría convertir a uno de ellos en Gay”. Aunque hoy en día hay una proliferación de personajes LGBT en los títulos de Marvel y DC, en esa época este fue un movimiento sin precedentes, y muy audaz. “Por supuesto, el temperamento de los tiempos, los Poderes que Eran y, naturalmente, el Código de Cómics no me permitían salir y decir que Jean-Paul era homosexual, pero logré que se 'corriera la voz' incluso con aquellas barreras”, afirma Byrne.

Al final, “John Byrne ayudó a cambiar el horizonte del Universo Marvel cuando creó al primer superhéroe gay de Marvel, Northstar, en las páginas de Alpha Flight”, afirma Brian Cronin, y estoy totalmente de acuerdo con él. Para nosotros, los lectores, también es muy interesante observar la manera tan sutil en que se introdujo ese tema -que era bastante controversial- en las páginas de Alpha Flight.

November Comics / Cómics de noviembre

In November, I finally got to read the conclusion of Strange Fruit, a wonderful miniseries with beautiful art. There were quite a few interesting comics this month, but my favorites are Vision # 3 (although technically is not a November comic even though I read it just now) and Unworthy Thor # 1. And now without further ado here are November comics as per solicitations:

CHAMPIONS #2
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Humberto Ramos. Welcome to the CHAMPIONS, Cyclops! Unfortunately, not all of your new would-be teammates feel the same way! Rated T

CINEMA PURGATORIO #7 
(W) Alan Moore & Various (A) Kevin O'Neil & Various (CA) Ignacio Calero. The screen goes dark and you hear the 'tick-tick-tick' of the reel flapping as it whips unchecked around the spool. There's something horrible in that sound. You still can't believe what you just watched… but at least it's over. Who made these movies? There's something very wrong about them and you should go, just get up and leave. Maybe after this next feature… 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.

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT HC 
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) Michael Zulli. Two magical stories featuring strange creatures that are not quite what they seem! In 'The Price,' a mysterious feline engages in a nightly conflict with an unseen, vicious foe. 'The Daughter of Owls' recounts a tale of an orphan girl-and how those who wronged her faced bizarre consequences!

DOCTOR STRANGE #14 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Chris Bachalo. 'BLOOD IN THE AETHER' continues! • Doctor Strange's Rogues Gallery continues take advantage of his weakness. • THIS ISSUE- Satanna and Master Pandemonium put Strange through his own personal hell. Rated T+

INFAMOUS IRON MAN #2 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Alex Maleev. The secrets that propel Victor Von Doom's new quest as a hero start to reveal themselves, but that is nothing compared to the who's who of heroes AND villains looking for a piece of revenge for his past sins - beginning with Ben Grimm! Rated T+

JESSICA JONES #2 
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Gaydos (CA) David Mack. • There are so many mysteries to discover in the Marvel Universe and Jessica's new case may be the most dangerous one. • No spoilers, but some of the biggest questions about the new Marvel NOW! are about to be revealed in this very comic. Parental Advisory.

MOONSHINE #2 
(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Eduardo Risso. Second chapter.

NEIL GAIMAN’S MIDNIGHT DAYS TP 
(W) Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (A) Richard Piers Rayner & Various (CA) Dave McKean. The classic collection of Vertigo tales from New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman is back! Providing tantalizing glimpses into the fantastical worlds he would create and nurture, NEIL GAIMAN'S MIDNIGHT DAYS collects some of the accomplished author's earliest work. These tales star the Golden Age Sandman, Morpheus, Swamp Thing and John Constantine, from SWAMP THING ANNUAL #5, SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, HELLBLAZER #27, WELCOME BACK TO THE HOUSE OF MYSTERY #1, and more!

NOW UNWORTHY THOR #1
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Olivier Coipel. Odinson's desperate search to regain his worthiness has taken him out into the cosmos, where he's learned of the existence of a mysterious other Mjolnir. This weapon of unimaginable power, a relic from a dead universe, is the key to Odinson's redemption - but some of the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe are now anxious to get their hands on it as well. Can The Odinson reclaim his honor, or will the power of thunder be wielded for evil? The quest for the hammer begins here. Rated T+

REBORN #2
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Greg Capullo. Second chapter.

STRANGE FRUIT #4  
(W) J. G. Jones, Mark Waid (A/CA) J. G. Jones. Final issue! One man cannot stand alone against the full fury of the mighty Mississippi. 

VISION #3
(W) Tom King (A) Gabriel Hernandez Walta (CA) Mike Del Mundo. A house attacked. A daughter dying. An old, dead friend screaming out in pain. This wasn't how it was supposed to go. The Vision created his family to be normal. This isn't normal. This is terrifying. And it's just the beginning. The epic tale of Vision and his family continues as he fights to remain ordinary, and that fight starts to tear his ordinary world apart. 
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En noviembre por fin pude leer la conclusión de Strange Fruit, una maravillosa miniserie con un arte precioso. Hubo varios cómics interesantes este mes, pero mis favoritos son Vision # 3 (aunque técnicamente no corresponda a este mes) y Unworthy Thor # 1. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de noviembre:

CHAMPIONS # 2
¡Los Campeones le dan la bienvenida a CYCLOPS! Agresivamente.

CINEMA PURGATORIO # 7
La pantalla se oscurece y se escuche el ruido del carrete aleteando mientras se desbobina sin control. Hay algo horrible en ese sonido. Aún no puedes creer lo que acabas de ver... pero al menos se acabó. ¿Quién hizo estas películas? Hay algo muy siniestro en ellas y debes irte, levántate y vete. Tal vez después de esta próxima función... 

CREATURES OF THE NIGHT HC 
Dos historias mágicas con extrañas criaturas que no son exactamente lo que parecen. En “El precio”, un felino misterioso se involucra en un conflicto nocturno con un oponente invisible y vicioso. “La hija de los búhos” relata la historia de una niña huérfana - y cómo aquellos que la maltrataron finalmente enfrentaron consecuencias extrañas.

DOCTOR STRANGE # 14
La galería de villanos de Doctor Strange continúa aprovechando su debilidad. Satanna y Master Pandemonium torturan a Strange en su propio infierno personal. 

INFAMOUS IRON MAN # 2
Los secretos que impulsan la nueva misión de Victor Von Doom como héroe empiezan a revelarse, pero eso no es nada comparado con la cantidad de héroes y villanos que buscan vengarse por sus pecados pasados, ¡comenzando con Ben Grimm!

JESSICA JONES # 2
Hay tantos misterios por descubrir en el Universo Marvel y el nuevo caso de Jessica puede ser el más peligroso. Algunas de las preguntas más importantes están a punto de ser reveladas.

MOONSHINE # 2
Segundo capítulo.

NEIL GAIMAN’S MIDNIGHT DAYS TP
Visiones tentadoras de los mundos fantásticos que Gaiman crearía y consolidaría, los DÍAS DE MEDIANOCHE recogen algunos de los trabajos más tempranos del autor consumado: SWAMP THING ANNUAL # 5, SANDMAN MIDNIGHT THEATRE, HELLBLAZER # 27, BIENVENIDOS A LA CASA DEL MISTERIO # 1.

NOW UNWORTHY THOR #1
La búsqueda desesperada del hijo de Odín para recuperar su dignidad lo ha llevado al cosmos, donde ha aprendido la existencia de un misterioso segundo Mjolnir. Esta arma de poder inimaginable, una reliquia de un universo muerto, es la clave de la redención del hijo de Odín - pero algunos de los mayores villanos del Universo Marvel están ansiosos por apoderarse de ella. ¿Puede el hijo de Odín reclamar su honor? La búsqueda del martillo comienza aquí. 

REBORN # 2
Segundo capítulo.

STRANGE FRUIT #4
Un hombre solo no puede enfrentarse contra la furia del Mississippi.

VISION #3
Un viejo amigo grita de dolor. Eso no debió haber pasado. Visión creó a su familia para ser normal. Esto no es normal. Esto es terrorífico. Y es sólo el comienzo. El épico relato de Visión y su familia continúa, mientras él lucha por la normalidad, y esa pelea empieza a desbaratar su ordinario entorno.

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.

April Comic Books / Cómics de abril

April sure was a month devoted mostly to Image Comics. And how could it be otherwise with titles like The Wicked + The Divine (nominated for the Eisner Awards), Velvet (one of Ed Brubaker’s best works with exquisite art by Steve Epting), The Autumlands: Tooth & Claw (winner of the 2014 Arion's Achievement Award for Best New Series) and Kirkman’s Invincible (such an enjoyable title, and much better than The Walking Dead, which I stopped reading a long time ago). However, probably the best issue of the month was Jupiter’s Circle # 1 by Mark Millar (I must write a review about it). And now, without further ado, here are April comics as per solicitations:

ALL NEW X-FACTOR #14
(W) Peter David (A) Carmine Di Giandomenico (CA) Jared K. Fletcher, Kris Anka • Quicksilver is reunited with his daughter, Luna... • ...But THE INHUMANS are not too happy about it! • PLUS: could Warlock make a move on Danger?

AUTUMNLANDS TOOTH & CLAW #5 
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Ben Dewey. The conspirators make their move, but the Champion has a few surprises for them.

CHRONONAUTS #2 (MR)
(W) MARK MILLAR (A/CA) SEAN GORDON MURPHY. Corbin Quinn and Danny Reilly have become the world's first time travelers - but not all goes according to plan when the two go rogue in their own era-hopping adventure! With the world watching, the buddies get mixed up in an eon's worth of sticky situations while some of history's scariest villains - and their bosses back in the present day - are determined to track them down!

CROSSED PLUS 100 #4 American History X Wrap Cvr (MR)
As the layers of the mystery begin to unravel, Future Taylor goes to compare notes with an archivist from another settlement. All the evidence points to an impossible conclusion. One that seems so radical, Future has to search out the final answers on her own. Alan Moore, the man who revolutionized the comics medium, returns to monthly comics and puts his unique stamp upon the Crossed universe, as he and artist Gabriel Andrade paint a vivid picture of the future 100 years after the outbreak! This multi-layered story delivers a new brand of horror to Crossed fans at the hands of the scribe that redefined the comics medium. This masterwork is a self-contained whole new world; no prior knowledge of the Crossed series is needed. All the covers for the series have been planned out by Alan Moore, with the images enriching and expanding on the series. Clues and glimpses of what came before, and what might be, are found throughout the variant covers. American History X Wraparound - Each of these will depict a specific time in the past hundred years, showing how things have changed and offering a peek at some key events. Each cover will display the year in which it takes place to help build the full picture. Crossed Culture - These are all images of how the Crossed have changed the way they live. With few humans left to hunt, and the animal kingdom thriving with predators, even the thrill-driven Crossed have had to make adjustments to their lifestyle. Future Tense - Each cover is a homage to a famous work of science fiction, and each of those original works ties into themes of this series. New World Order Wraparound - These are not for the faint of heart or delicate of constitution. We can't even picture them in this catalog, they are visions of what an ideal all-Crossed world would be. If the madmen have their dreams come true, what would the everyday life look like® These covers are brutally intense images of true horror and may have scenes of torture, depravity, and nudity. These are clearly for adults only. Each copy of this edition will ship in a sealed polybag with a protective slip cover over the actual image to assure it can be racked in stores. The graphic pictured here is the slip cover only. Due to all these special protective measures this edition is strictly limited to initial orders. Also available with Retailer Incentive covers of Red Crossed and Design Sketch, showing the original works of series artist Gabriel Andrade. Don't miss out on the ultra-rare CGC Numbered Edition as well!

INVINCIBLE #118 
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Ryan Ottley. Invincible and Atom Eve set off on the adventure of a lifetime: PARENTHOOD! They've taken to the stars and left their troubles on Earth behind them. As things take a drastic turn for our heroes, you'll find yourself asking...is this book still about superheroes?

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #1 (MR)
(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (C) Frank Quitely. The most celebrated superheroes in mid-century America seem to have it all-fame, riches, adoration-but tensions simmer beneath the glossy surface, threatening to crack open the secrets behind their public AND private exploits. Before the family dynasty in JUPITER'S LEGACY began, there was JUPITER'S CIRCLE-a story about a team whose personal dramas collide with super-powered spectacle!

NAMELESS #3 (MR) 
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Chris Burnham. As the exploration of vast structures on the surface of the asteroid Xibalba begins, more nightmarish secrets of a prehistoric cosmic war come crawling into the light. What soul-destroying truth lies buried in Xibalba's immense tunnel network? What malignancies lie dreaming there? What is human? And what is NOT?

VELVET #6 (MR)
(W) Ed Brubaker (A/CA) Steve Epting. THE SECOND ARC BEGINS HERE! Following the revelations at the end of issue 5, Velvet's quest for the truth and her innocence takes her right back to the heart of her own organization -- to London, where every move she makes is even more dangerous than the last!

WICKED & DIVINE #9 (MR)
It's time for a private audience with Ananke, she who has protected and judged the Pantheon for thousands of years. Yes, it's time for an interview... with an umpire. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Also: Baphomet being all goth and having a nice little mope.
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Sin duda alguna, abril fue un mes dedicado casi íntegramente a Image Comics. Y cómo podría ser de otro modo con títulos como “The Wicked + The Divine” (nominado a los premios Eisner), “Velvet” (uno de los mejores trabajos de Ed Brubaker con exquisito arte de Steve Epting), “The Autumlands: Tooth & Claw” (ganador del Arion's Achievement Award a mejor nueva serie del 2014) e Invincible de Kirkman (colección que siempre he disfrutado, y superior a “The Walking Dead” que dejé de leer hace ya bastante tiempo). Sin embargo, probablemente el mejor número del mes fue Jupiter’s Circle # 1 de Mark Millar (debo dedicarle una reseña). Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de abril:

ALL NEW X-FACTOR #14
QUICKSILVER se reúne con Luna desobedeciendo a los Inhumanos.

AUTUMNLANDS TOOTH & CLAW #5
Los conspiradores hacen su jugada, y el Campeón los sorprende.

CHRONONAUTS #2 (MR)
Ellos se han convertido en los primeros viajeros temporales del mundo, pero no todo funciona de acuerdo a sus planes cuando empiezan a saltar de era en era. Ambos compañeros terminan involucrados en situaciones complicadas mientras que algunos de los más temibles enemigos de la historia -y sus contrapartes en el presente- están determinados a rastrearlos. 

CROSSED PLUS 100 #4 (MR)
Las capas del misterio empiezan a revelarse, Taylor va a comparar notas con un archivista de otro asentamiento. Toda la evidencia apunta a una imposible conclusión. Una que parece tan radical que Taylor deberá buscar las respuestas finales por sí misma.

INVINCIBLE #118
INVINCIBLE y ATOM EVE empiezan la aventura de sus vidas: la paternidad. Se han ido a las estrellas y han dejado sus problemas atrás en la Tierra. Pero a estos héroes los espera un drástico cambio. 

my drawing (pen on paper) / mi dibujo (bolígrafo sobre papel)

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #1 (MR)
Los más celebrados superhéroes de Estados Unidos parecen tenerlo todo: fama, riqueza, adoración. Pero las tensiones abundan tras esta impecable fachada. Pronto se divulgarán sus aventuras públicas y privadas. 

NAMELESS #3 (MR)
Cuando empieza la exploración de vastas estructuras de la superficie del asteroide XIBALBA, más temibles secretos de una guerra cósmica prehistórica salen a la luz. ¿Qué es lo que está enterrado en la inmensa red de túneles de XIBALBA? ¿Qué tipo de maldad yace allí?

VELVET #6 (MR)
La búsqueda de la verdad para probar su inocencia llevará a VELVET al corazón de su propia organización – a Londres. Y el peligro aumenta.

WICKED & DIVINE #9 (MR)
Es hora de una audiencia privada con ANANKE, la misma que ha protegido y juzgado al Panteón por miles de años. Sí, es tiempo de una entrevista con un árbitro. Sí, sí, sí. Además, BAPHOMET se vuelve gótico.

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

June comic books / cómics de junio

Today is my birthday. And I’ve decided to celebrate it like I always do: sharing with you my most recent acquisitions. In this case, half a dozen of wonderful comic books. MPH and Starlight are amazing, and so far Slott’s Silver Surfer has been quite a pleasant surprise. This month I’m finally reading new Miracleman stories (issue # 6 was still included in my old Eclipse editions, but not issue # 7), so I’m even more excited than usual. The Unwritten continues to be the best ongoing series of 2014, improving with each new chapter (Mike Carey is so impressive). Nevertheless, the best issue of the month is The Wicked + The Divine, by Gillen & McKelvie. Brilliant stuff! And now, without further ado, here are June comics as per solicitations:

MIRACLEMAN #7 
(W)  TBD (A) Chuck Austen, Alan Davis (CA) Alan Davis • Miracleman and Mr. Cream descend into the jungles of Paraguay where the battle with Gargunza begins! • Gargunza's shocking intentions for Liz Moran and her unborn child are revealed! • An unexpected enemy may mean the death of Miracleman! • Including material originally presented in WARRIOR #20-21 and MIRACLEMAN #6, plus bonus content. 

MPH #2 (OF 5) CVR B CANETE
(W) Mark Millar (A) Duncan Fegredo (CA) Duncan Fregredo. A good guy dealt a tough hand, Roscoe's found the perfect Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card in the form of super-speed pills called MPH.  Now that he knows who put him away, he'll find that revenge is a dish best served…lightning fast! The all-new Millarworld Universe zooms ahead at breakneck speed with Millar and Fegredo's urban adventure tale. 

my sketch / mi boceto

SILVER SURFER #3 
(W) Dan Slott (A) Michael Allred, Michael Allred • Any old heroes can save the day. The Surfer and Dawn are out to save the day AFTER. • As everything goes kablooey, find out why the fate of every possible tomorrow rests... in a wind-up toy monkey. • No. Really. One of those creepy things with the cymbals. • Also, after 48 years in comics, one of the most under appreciated characters in the entire Marvel Universe FINALLY gets a name. Have your handbooks ready! 

STARLIGHT #4 CVR A CHAREST (MR) 
(W) Mark Millar (A) Goran Parlov (CA) Travis Charest. Duke and his young companion are getting deeper into Tantalus' underground movement, doing everything they can to infiltrate the invaders and meeting some unlikely allies. It's been 40 years since Duke last held a gun. Does he still have what it takes to drive out alien invaders and save Tantalus for a second time? 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #6 (MR) 
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu. 'The Fisher King,' part 1 of 3. As Pullman's cold war against stories turns hot, it's in stories that Tom must find the weapons and allies he'll need to beat him. And the best weapon of all is one a thousand knights have quested for... 

WICKED + DIVINE #1 (MR) CVR B MCKELVIE & WILSON 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson (CA) Matthew Wilson, Jamie McKelvie. Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as teenagers. They are loved. They are hated. In two years, they are dead. The team behind critically thermonuclear floor-fillers Young Avengers and PHONOGRAM reunite to start a new ongoing superhero fantasy with a beautiful oversized issue. Welcome to THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, where gods are the ultimate pop-stars. But remember: just because you're immortal, doesn't mean you're going to live forever. 
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Hoy es mi cumpleaños. Y he decidido celebrarlo como siempre lo hago: compartiendo con ustedes mis más recientes adquisiciones. En este caso, media docena de cómics maravillosos. MPH y Starlight son asombrosos, y hasta ahora el Silver Surfer de Slott ha sido una sorpresa placentera. Este mes estoy leyendo finalmente nuevas historias de Miracleman (el # 6 aún estaba incluido en mis viejas ediciones de Eclipse, pero no el # 7), así que estoy más emocionado de lo normal. The Unwritten continúa siendo la mejor serie mensual del 2014, y mejora con cada nuevo capítulo (Mike Carey es tan impresionante). No obstante, lo mejor del mes es The Wicked + The Divine de Gillen y McKelvie. ¡Brillante! Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí van los cómics de junio:

MIRACLEMAN #7
La batalla comienza. 

MPH #2 (OF 5)
Él ha encontrado la forma perfecta de escapar de la cárcel… con las pastillas de súper-velocidad llamadas MPH. Ahora que sabe quién lo inculpó, descubrirá que la venganza es un plato que se sirve mejor frío. 

SILVER SURFER #3
Cualquier héroe viejo puede salvar el día de hoy. SILVER SURFER debe salvar el mañana. Cuando todo estalla, descubrid donde descansa el destino de cada mañana posible. ¿Y qué hay del mono de los címbalos? 

STARLIGHT #4 CVR A CHAREST (MR)
DUKE y su joven acompañante se adentran en el movimiento revolucionario de Tántalo, y harán todo lo posible para infiltrarse entre los invasores y para encontrar nuevos aliados. Han pasado 40 años desde la última vez que DUKE sujetó un arma. ¿Aun así podrá salvar a Tántalo? 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #6 (MR)
Mientras la guerra contra las historias se agrava, en esas historias en donde Tom debe encontrar las armas y los aliados que necesitar para vencer. La mejor arma de todas es aquella que fue buscada por mil caballeros. 

WICKED + DIVINE #1 (MR)
Cada 90 años, 12 dioses se reencarnan como adolescentes. Son amados. Son odiados. En dos años, mueren. Bienvenidos al lugar en el que los dioses son estrellas pop y en donde ser inmortal no significa vivir para siempre. 

my drawing (pencils) / mi dibujo (a lápiz)