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October 10, 2016

Power Man versus Iron Fist - Chris Claremont & John Byrne

I've written about British authors on countless occasions. Perhaps that is something I do consciously, although I must admit years ago I wasn't aware of who exactly came from the United Kingdom... At some point I was sure that the best American creators were Chris Claremont and John Byrne. It didn’t occur to me, back then, that they were honorary Americans. Claremont and Byrne were actually born in England, although they both moved to the US at an early age.
48: Gil Kane [] 49: Ron Wilson
I wonder if that expatriate condition somehow made it easier for them to understand each other. I assume they had plenty of things in common due to their British background and their experience growing up in the United States. So it’s quite a funny coincidence that these British-born American comic-book creators would end up working in the same Marvel books, and not just once or twice. Claremont and Byrne teamed up in Iron Fist, and later in Luke Cage: Power Man, which would finally be retitled as Power Man and Iron Fist. Sadly, after only a few issues Byrne lost interest in the characters and decided to move on; shortly after Byrne’s departure, the title would be canceled.
50: Dave Cockrum

In “Fist of Iron -- Heart of Stone!” (originally published in Power Man # 48, December 1977), Luke Cage is blackmailed by crime boss Bushmaster. Forced to kidnap Misty Knight, Power Man breaks into the luxurious residence of Danny Rand (AKA Iron Fist), and runs into Colleen Wing. Enraged and desperate to complete his mission, Cage tries to subdue Wing, but the girl proves why she is so respected as an expert in martial arts. Claremont intensifies the tension and the suspense in a spectacular chasing sequence. 

As Power Man, Luke Cage is invulnerable and super strong, so he’s basically invincible in combat, and yet, Wing takes him by surprise thanks to her agility and stamina. Resourceful and smart, Wing proves to be a formidable adversary, and Claremont never exaggerates the extent of her abilities, after all, she’s only human, but her training and fighting skills give her a special advantage. Rand’s huge house provides Wing with more than a few places to hide, and that’s how she stalls Power Man long enough to Misty Knight and Iron Fist. It’s never easy to write a confrontation between an ordinary individual and a superhuman, but Claremont certainly knows how to make it work. 

Of course, another one of my favorite moments is the fight between Iron Fist and Power Man (marvelously announced in the cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott). They both have extraordinary abilities and powers, and Claremont really understands what the consequences of such a fight would be. In the end, however, reason prevails. And Luke Cage explains how Bushmaster forced him to capture Misty Knight. 

“Seagate Is a Lonely Place To Die!” (Power Man # 49, February 1978) begins with a striking splash page, in which we get to see Iron Fist, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing and Power Man. In the late 70s, John Byrne was still refining his visual style but this particular page is an example of harmony, gravitas, composition and graphic excellence that, later on, would become Byrne’s trademark. Although in some pages Dan Green’s inks aren’t the best match for Byrne’s pencils, in this particular case the result is gorgeous. Coincidentally, I’d like to mention that the original black and white version of this page is included as an extra in the Marvel Universe By John Byrne Omnibus HC, and I can affirm that it’s absolutely impressive, even without the dashing coloring of Francoise Mouly and Ken Klaczak. The cover, by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia, pales in comparison with the stunning interior art.

After defeating Bushmaster in the abandoned Seagate prison (a place that Luke Cage knows too well, since he was incarcerated there for a crime he didn’t commit), Misty Knight at last finds evidence that proves Luke Cage’s innocence. “Freedom!” (Power Man # 50, April 1978) is a long-awaited celebration. Luke Cage has been exonerated but he still must fight against Stiletto and Discus. In the final pages, Luke accepts Iron Fist and Misty Knight’ invitation. From now on they’ll work together, a fact highlighted in Dave Cockrum’s dynamic cover.

After having read many other comics drawn by Byrne in the 70s, I can affirm that his best work was produced in collaboration with Claremont. They truly were the most wonderful creative team of the 70s and 80s, ushering in a new era of greatness for titles like X-Men. And all that immense potential can be found in this 3-issue saga of Power Man and Iron Fist. 
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He escrito sobre autores británicos en innumerables ocasiones. Tal vez lo hago conscientemente, aunque he de reconocer que hace años no sabía exactamente quiénes habían llegado del Reino Unido... En algún momento estaba seguro de que los mejores creadores estadounidenses eran Chris Claremont y John Byrne. No se me ocurría, en aquel entonces, que eran estadounidenses por opción propia. Claremont y Byrne en realidad nacieron en Inglaterra, aunque ambos se trasladaron a los Estados Unidos a temprana edad.

Me pregunto si esa condición de expatriados de alguna manera hizo más fácil que se entendieran entre sí. Asumo que tenían un montón de cosas en común debido a sus antecedentes británicos y la experiencia de crecer en los Estados Unidos. Así que es una coincidencia bastante curiosa que estos creadores de cómics norteamericanos nacidos en el Reino Unido terminarían trabajando en los mismos títulos de Marvel, y no sólo una o dos veces. Claremont y Byrne se juntaron en Iron Fist, y luego en Luke Cage: Power Man, que finalmente pasaría a llamarse Power Man and Iron Fist. Lamentablemente, después de sólo unos pocos números Byrne perdió el interés en los personajes y decidió alejarse; poco después de la salida de Byrne, el título sería cancelado.

En “Puño de hierro -- corazón de piedra” (publicado originalmente en Power Man # 48, diciembre de 1977), Luke Cage es chantajeado por el jefe criminal Bushmaster. Obligado a secuestrar a Misty Knight, Power Man irrumpe en la lujosa residencia de Danny Rand (también conocido como Iron Fist), y allí se encuentra con Colleen Wing. Enfurecido y desesperado por completar su misión, Cage intenta someterla, pero la chica demuestra por qué es tan respetada como una experta en artes marciales. Claremont intensifica la tensión y el suspenso en una espectacular secuencia de persecución.

Luke Cage es invulnerable y muy fuerte, es básicamente invencible en combate y, sin embargo, Wing lo sorprende gracias a su agilidad y resistencia. Ingeniosa e inteligente, ella demuestra ser una formidable adversaria, y Claremont nunca exagera sus capacidades, después de todo, ella es humana, pero sus habilidades de lucha y su entrenamiento le dan una ventaja especial. La enorme casa de Rand ofrece a Wing varios lugares para esconderse, y así es como ataranta a Power Man el tiempo suficiente para que lleguen Misty Knight y Iron Fist. Nunca es fácil escribir un enfrentamiento entre un individuo ordinario y un superhombre, pero Claremont sin duda sabe cómo hacer que esto funcione.

Por supuesto, otro de mis momentos favoritos es la lucha entre Iron Fist y Power Man (maravillosamente anunciada en la portada de Gil Kane y Joe Sinnott). Ambos tienen extraordinarias habilidades y poderes, y Claremont realmente entiende cuáles serían las consecuencias de semejante combate. Al final, sin embargo, prevalece la razón. Y Luke Cage explica cómo Bushmaster lo obligó a capturar Misty Knight.

“Seagate es un lugar solitario para morir” (Power Man # 49, febrero de 1978) comienza con una página muy llamativa, en la que podemos ver a Iron Fist, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing y Power Man. A finales de los 70s, John Byrne seguía refinando su estilo visual, pero esta página en particular es un ejemplo de la armonía, la sobriedad, la composición y la excelencia gráfica que, más tarde, se convertirían en la marca registrada de Byrne. Aunque en algunas páginas las tintas de Dan Green no son la mejor opción para los lápices de Byrne, en este caso en particular, el resultado es precioso. Por cierto, me gustaría mencionar que la versión original de esta página, a blanco y negro, se incluye como extra en el Universo Marvel de John Byrne Omnibus HC, y puedo afirmar que es absolutamente impresionante, incluso sin el vibrante colorido de Francoise Mouly y Ken Klaczak. La portada, de Ron Wilson y Frank Giacoia, palidece en comparación con la sorprendente técnica del arte interior.

Después de derrotar a Bushmaster en la prisión abandonada de Seagate (un lugar que Luke Cage conoce demasiado bien, ya que fue encarcelado allí por un crimen que no cometió), Misty Knight, por fin encuentra evidencia que demuestra la inocencia de Luke Cage. “¡Libertad!” (Power Man # 50, abril de 1978) es una celebración largo tiempo esperada. Luke Cage ha sido exonerado pero ahora tiene que luchar contra Stiletto y Discus. En las páginas finales, Luke acepta la invitación de Iron Fist y Misty Knight. A partir de ahora trabajarán juntos, una circunstancia que es destacada en la dinámica portada de Dave Cockrum.

Después de haber leído muchos otros cómics dibujados por Byrne en los 70s, puedo afirmar que su mejor trabajo fue realizado en colaboración con Claremont. Ellos realmente fueron el equipo creativo más maravilloso de los 70s y 80s, y marcaron el comienzo de una nueva era de grandeza en títulos como X-Men. Y todo ese inmenso potencial se puede encontrar en este pequeña saga de 3 capítulos.

April 24, 2015

March comic books / cómics de marzo

March was a month almost entirely devoted to sci-fi comic books. Alan Moore’s Miracleman continues to amaze me like no other comic could; while Moore’s Crossed Plus Hundred remains as my favorite current miniseries. Avengers # 35 was surprisingly good, but Invincible # 115 was even better. I also had the chance to read some very promising new series, such as Suiciders # 1 (a compelling story about a post-apocalyptical Los Angeles plus great art by Lee Bermejo), Shaper # 1 (an ambitious space odyssey written by Eric Heisserer and illustrated by Felipe Massafera) and, of course, Chrononauts # 1 a new miniseries about time travel that reunites two of my favorite authors: Mark Millar and Sean Murphy. However, if I had to choose the best issue of the month I think the award would go to Descender # 1 (by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen) an impressive futuristic tale about robots and intergalactic intrigues (and the art is top notch!). So without further ado here are March comics as per solicitations. 

ALL NEW INVADERS #10
(W) James Robinson (A) Steve Pugh (CA) Michael Komarck. • The hunt for TORO! • JIM HAMMOND reprogrammed? • One of the 'band of brothers' a traitor? • The startling end of the DEATHLOK WAR and a Martian invasion? • This one has it all, even KILLRAVEN!!!

AVENGERS #35
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Leinil Francis Yu. IN 8 MONTHS…TIME RUNS OUT!

CHRONONAUTS #1 (MR)
From MARK MILLAR (Kick-Ass) and SEAN GORDON MURPHY (Punk Rock Jesus) comes a bromance for the ages! Corbin Quinn and Danny Reilly are two buddies who love to have fun. They're also scientific geniuses. When their research leads them to a time-traveling adventure, will they use their knowledge for the good of all mankind? Or use the space-time continuum for their own ends? This is the story of man's first, televised steps through the time-stream and everything going wrong in the process.

CROSSED PLUS 100 #3 AMERICAN HISTORY X WRAP CVR (MR) 
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade. When human civilization is lost, does that mean we've lost our humanity® Alan Moore 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!  Future Taylor and her crew uncover a horrific nest and get forced into making some brutal choices.  Attempting to piece together the past and the history of the Crossed, Future Taylor is discovering the horrifying truth of the plague that nearly wiped out the human race.  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! 

DESCENDER #1 (MR) 
One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham. Extra-sized first issue. 30 story pages for only $2.99!

INVINCIBLE #116 
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Ryan Ottley & Various. In the aftermath of Robot's attempt to take over the world, the few survivors that remain must pick up the pieces of a world once familiar... but now completely alien.

MIRACLEMAN #16 (MR) 
• Miracleman's existence has been revealed in a shocking fashion! Confronted with this new reality, he chooses to take action and realize his destiny. • From the ashes of great tragedy, the world will be reborn. The sick will be healed. Military powers will be disarmed. The planet will be restored. Poverty will be abolished. Every day shall be a day of miracles…a new dawn for humankind! • The original Miracleman opus comes to its majestic close in 'Olympus'! • Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #16, plus bonus content. Mature

NAMELESS #2 (MR) 
On a former U.S. moonbase, kept secret since the Cold War, a terrible key unlocks an ancient box and a last-ditch plan is drafted to save humanity from the doomsday asteroid Xibalba-but is it already too late? The nightmare intensifies in MORRISON & BURNHAM's apocalyptic occult horror epic!

SHAPER #1 
(W) Eric Heisserer (A/C) Felipe Massafera. A galactic empire hunts a race of shape shifters prophesied to overthrow its rule. When orphaned teenager Spry discovers that he is one of the hunted - a Shaper - he must learn to use his newfound abilities to escape the empire's prime enforcer, Tor Ajax, and save his entire race!

SPIDER-WOMAN #1
(W/A) Various (CA) TBD New Ongoing Series/Spider-Verse Tie-In! Jessica Drew has been an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., and agent of S.W.O.R.D., an Avenger and so much more. But nothing could prepare her for the multidimensional insanity that is Spider-Verse! A war is brewing, and every spider-character in the multiverse is a target! But being a target is something Jessica Drew just won't abide. She's a woman with a mission and with Silk, the newest spider-character on the block at her side, she'll have to put all her training to the test if she wants to make it out of Spider-Verse alive! SPIDER-VERSE KICKS OFF A NEW ONGOING SERIES! • Dennis Hopeless (CABLE & X-FORCE, AVENGERS: ARENA) and Greg Land (UNCANNY X-MEN) bring you a universe spanning adventure starring Jessica Drew Spider-Woman and the newest spider-hero, SILK! Rated T+

STAR WARS #3 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) John Cassaday. THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES! • The attack on Cymoon-1 comes crashing to an end! • Will the Rebels overcome Vader to strike another blow against the Empire? • And is Luke ready to be the Jedi Ben wanted him to be? Rated T

SUICIDERS #1 (MR) 
(W/A/CA) Lee Bermejo. In the post-apocalyptic city of New Angeles, killing isn't just a crime - it's entertainment.  When the 'big one' finally hit the West Coast, Los Angeles was left in ruins. And when the U.S. government decided to cut the city loose, things went from bad to worse. To survive, L.A. did what it does best: It turned survival into entertainment.  Now, thirty years later, the city of New Angeles is thriving once more thanks to the blood sport known as SUICIDERS - a TV series that combines the spectacle of hand-to-hand combat with elaborate, high-tech obstacles that test each competitor's ability to survive. But these competitors have an edge: They've been freakishly enhanced by drugs and technology. The results are both marvelous and monstrous, as the man called The Saint begins to rise above his fellow Suiciders.  SUICIDERS is a dark, post-apocalyptic epic that tells the story of a strange, brutal world, written and illustrated by Lee Bermejo, the #1 New York Times best-selling writer/artist behind JOKER, BATMAN: NOEL, LUTHOR and BEFORE WATCHMEN: RORSCHACH. 

WICKED & DIVINE #8 (MR) 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson (CA) Matthew Wilson, Jamie McKelvie. Now the eleventh god is here, it's time to party. You're invited. Everyone's invited. We can sleep when we're dead-but when you'll be dead within two years, you may as well turn up in your pyjamas. After seven issues of egomaniacs, it's time for an issue where the crowd is the star.  
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Marzo fue un mes dedicado casi exclusivamente a los cómics de ciencia ficción. “Miracleman” de Alan Moore continúa asombrándome, mientras que “Crossed Plus Hundred” de Moore sigue siendo mi miniserie actual favorita. Avengers # 35 fue sorprendentemente bueno, pero Invincible # 115 fue incluso mejor. También tuve la oportunidad de leer prometedoras nuevas series como “Suiciders” # 1 (una atractiva historia sobre Los Ángeles en clave post-apocalíptica con el grandioso arte de Lee Bermejo), “Shaper” # 1 (una ambiciosa odisea espacial escrita por Eric Heisserer e ilustrada por Felipe Massafera) y, por supuesto, “Chrononauts” # 1 una nueva miniserie sobre viajes en el tiempo que reúne a dos de mis autores predilectos: Mark Millar y Sean Murphy. Sin embargo, si tuviese que elegir el mejor número del mes creo que el premio sería para “Descender” # 1 (de Jeff Lemire y Dustin Nguyen) un impresionante relato futurístico sobre robots e intrigas intergalácticas (y el arte es de primer nivel). Así que sin mayores preámbulos aquí están los cómics de marzo.

ALL NEW INVADERS #10
La cacería de Toro. ¿Quién es el traidor? ¿Invasión marciana?

AVENGERS #35
En 8 meses, el tiempo se termina.

CHRONONAUTS #1 (MR)
CORBIN QUINN y DANNY REILLY son dos amigos que adoran divertirse. También son genios científicos. Cuando sus investigaciones los llevan a una aventura de viajes temporales, ¿usarán sus conocimientos para el bien de la humanidad? ¿O para sus propios fines? Esta es la historia del primer paso del hombre a través de la corriente temporal y todo lo que sale mal.

CROSSED PLUS 100 #3 (MR)
100 años después de la plaga, Taylor y su equipo descubren un horrible nido y se ven obligados a tomar una brutal decisión. Al intentar armar el pasado y la historia de los infectados, Taylor está descubriendo la horrible verdad de la plaga que casi exterminó a la raza humana. 

DESCENDER #1 (MR)
La lucha de un joven robot para permanecer con vida en un universo en el que todos los androides están fuera de la ley, con caza-recompensas que acechan en cada planeta. Una desafiante y conmovedora odisea cósmica que enfrenta a humanos con máquinas, mundos contra mundos, para crear una ambiciosa ópera espacial.

INVINCIBLE #116
Luego del intento de conquista mundial, los pocos supervivientes que quedan deben volver a juntar las piezas de un mundo que alguna vez les fue familiar y que ahora les resulta algo completamente alienígena.

MIRACLEMAN #16 (MR)
MIRACLEMAN (1985) #16. Y material adicional.

NAMELESS #2
En una ex base estadounidense, mantenida en secreto desde la Guerra Fría, una terrible llave abre una antigua caja y un plan de último minuto es puesto en marcha para salvar a la humanidad de XIBALBA, el asteroide del día del juicio final. Pero, ¿es demasiado tarde? La pesadilla se intensifica.

SHAPER #1
Un imperio galáctico caza a una raza de cambiantes de forma. La profecía dice que ellos vencerán al imperio. Cuando el adolescente huérfano SPRY descubre que él es uno de los cazados –un cambiante– debe aprender a usar sus nuevas habilidades para escapar del principal ejecutor del imperio.
one of my old drawings / uno de mis viejos dibujos

SPIDER-WOMAN #1
Ella ha sido miembro de S.H.I.E.L.D., agente de S.W.O.R.D., Vengadora y mucho más. Pero nada podría prepararla para esta nueva guerra.

STAR WARS #3
El ataque llega a su fin. ¿Los Rebeldes derrotarán a DARTH VADER y le darán otra estocada al Imperio? ¿Está Luke listo para ser un JEDI?

SUICIDERS #1 (MR)
En la ciudad post-apocalíptica de Nuevos Ángeles, matar no es sólo un crimen, es un entretenimiento. Cuando el ‘Grande’ cayó en la Costa Oeste, Los Ángeles quedó en ruinas. Y cuando el gobierno de Estados Unidos decidió deshacerse de la ciudad, todo empeoró. Para sobrevivir Los Ángeles hizo lo que mejor sabía hacer: convirtió la supervivencia en entretenimiento. Ahora, 30 años después, la ciudad de Nuevos Ángeles está floreciendo de nuevo gracias al sangriento deporte de los suicidas, una serie de televisión que combina el espectáculo del combate mano a mano con elaborados obstáculos que ponen a prueba la habilidad de cada competidor para sobrevivir. 

WICKED & DIVINE #8 (MR)
Ahora el undécimo dios está aquí, es la hora de la fiesta. Están invitados, todos lo están. Podemos dormir cuando estamos muertos, pero cuando la muerte te espera en dos años, bien podrías aparecer en pijama. 

March 11, 2015

February comic books / cómics de febrero

All good things must come to an end”, and in February, after 6 outstanding years, “The Unwritten” comes to an end. I’m glad to say I was there at the beginning, in July 2009, when I bought the first issue. I’ve been a fan of Carey’s series ever since. The last issue of “The Unwritten” is my favorite comic of the month. I also read the conclusion of “MPH”, Millar’s miniseries (and I’ll review it on April). The final chapter of Olympus in Moore’s “Miracleman” was absolutely brilliant. But of course after so many endings there are also new beginnings, in fact, the first issue of Morrison’s “Nameless” was surprisingly good. And now, without further ado, here are February comics as per solicitations:

MIRACLEMAN #15 (MR) 
(W)  The Original Writer (A/CA) John Totleben • The utterance of a single word has unleashed hell on earth. • Johnny Bates has let the Nemesis out. Kid Miracleman is loose. • Smokes rises over London. And nothing will ever be the same. • Miracleman faces Kid Miracleman in the genre-redefining climax of Book Three! • Including material originally presented in MIRACLEMAN (1985) #15, plus bonus content. Mature 

MPH #5 (OF 5) CVR B TOCCHINI 
(W) Mark Millar (A) Duncan Fegredo (CA) Greg Tocchini. Down to the last MPH pills, the gang finds their speed powers running on empty just as the Feds close in. Will they have enough juice to make it through a final showdown? And at last, we learn what makes the mysterious Mr. Springfield so dangerous. MILLAR & FEGREDO dish up an epic finale you'll never see coming! 

NAMELESS #1 (MR) 
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Chris Burnham, Nathan Fairbairn An astronomer kills his family, then himself, leaving a cryptic warning. A Veiled Lady hunts her victims through human nightmares. An occult hustler known only as 'Nameless' is recruited by a consortium of billionaire futurists for a desperate mission. And the malevolent asteroid Xibalba spins closer on a collision course with Earth. But nothing is what it seems-a terrifying inhuman experiment is about to begin. Abandon all hope and experience ultimate horror in NAMELESS. 
my drawing / mi dibujo

STAR WARS #2 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) John Cassaday. THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES! • The Rebel assault on Cymoon 1 continues! • Luke Skywalker - cornered by Darth Vader! • Han, Leia, and the others - trapped! 

THE AUTUMNLANDS TOOTH & CLAW #4 (MR) 
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Ben Dewey. With the Great Champion away, the city is vulnerable to Goodfoot's machinations. 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #12 (MR) (NOTE PRICE) 
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross (CA) Yuko Shimizu. FINAL ISSUE 'And I awoke, and found me here...' Wilson Taylor delivers the apocalypse the only way he knows how: at his son Tom's expense. It's the end of the world as we know it. But there's no need to worry because it's just a story. Isn't it? Don't miss the extra-sized conclusion to the fan-favorite Vertigo series! 

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Todo lo bueno debe terminar”, y en febrero, después de 6 soberbios años, “The Unwritten”  llega a su fin. Me alegra decir que estuve allí al principio, en julio de 2009, cuando compré el primer ejemplar. He sido fan del título de Carey desde entonces. El último número de “The Unwritten” es mi cómic favorito del mes. También leí la conclusión de “MPH”, la miniserie de Millar (que será reseñada en abril). El capítulo final de Olimpo, en el Miracleman de Moore fue realmente brillante. Pero, desde luego, después de tantos finales también hay nuevos comienzos, de hecho, el primer número de “Nameless” de Morrison fue sorprendentemente bueno. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de febrero:

MIRACLEMAN #15 (MR)
MIRACLEMAN (1985) #15. Y material adicional.

MPH #5
Cuando las píldoras de MPH están por acabarse, la pandilla descubre que sus poderes han desaparecido y que los del FBI les pisan los talones. ¿Tendrán suficiente fuerza para una última fuga?  
NAMELESS #1 (MR)
Un astrónomo mata su familia, y luego a sí mismo, y deja una advertencia críptica. Una dama de velo caza a sus víctimas a través de las pesadillas. Un ocultista prostituto conocido sólo como Sin Nombre es reclutado por un consorcio de billonarios futuristas para una misión desesperada. Y el malévolo asteroide XIBALBA se acerca a un curso de colisión con la Tierra.

STAR WARS #2
El ataque de la Rebelión continúa. LUKE SKYWALKER es acorralado por DARTH VADER. HAN, LEIA, y los otros, están atrapados.

TOOTH & CLAW #4 (MR)
Con el Gran Campeón alejado, la ciudad es vulnerable. 

UNWRITTEN VOL 2 APOCALYPSE #12 (MR)
“Y cuando desperté, me encontraba aquí”. Wilson Taylor desatará el apocalipsis como solamente él sabe hacerlo. A expensas de su hijo Tom. Es el fin del mundo tal como lo conocemos. Último número de la aclamada serie.