June comic books / cómics de junio

The comic books I enjoyed the most this month came from DC Comics, the last time something like this happened was probably more than 10 years ago. My favorite comic book of the month was The Nice House on the Lake, a horror story that takes place in Wisconsin, and I’d say this one is almost a tie with the always magnificent Strange Adventures. Legends of the Dark Knight, The Marvels and Proctor Valley Road continue to be good.  The first issues of Jupiter’s Legacy Requiem was interesting, and the first issue of The Blue Flame (superheroes in Wisconsin) was quite promising. And of course I’m absolutely happy with the 3rd volume of Byrne’s Superman. And now, without further ado, here are June comics as per solicitations.

BLUE FLAME #1

(W) Christopher Cantwell (A/CA) Adam Gorham. THE BLUE FLAME is a cosmic hero. The Blue Flame is a DIY vigilante that fights crime on the streets of Milwaukee. The Blue Flame is a blue collar HVAC repairman named SAM BRAUSAM. In the wake of a horrific tragedy, the boundaries of the Blue Flame's identity blur even further. Now, before a universal trial, the Blue Flame must prove that humanity is worth saving. But in order to do that, Sam Brausam has to save himself. Can he?

JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM #1

(W) Mark Millar (A) Tommy Lee Edwards (CA) Frank Quitely. SPECIAL DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE! The next chapter in 2021's Netflix global phenomenon begins here as MARK MILLAR returns for the sequel to one of his most critically acclaimed series. Chloe and Hutch have gotten married and had more children. The superheroes are working in harmony with humanity and creating a perfect world. But all is not well in the Garden of Eden as the Sampson family gets ripped apart and the secrets of the Netflix show's mysterious island begin to be revealed. Order big, as this will be a juggernaut!

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #2

(W/A/CA) Darick Robertson.  The Joker has been poisoned. Batman has a choice to make: Does he let his ultimate enemy live or die? The perfect riddle for The Riddler to sink his teeth into! Batman receives a sinister clue that leads him into a new death trap, but...it looks like a new quizzical force might be at work in Gotham City looking to undermine Batman and get their hands on the toxins every villain in the city is fighting over!

PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD #4

(W) Alex Child, Grant Morrison (A/CA) Naomi Franquiz. * Plagued by day terrors and visions of a drenched woman, the girls search for answers about Proctor Valley Road at another haunted spot, the abandoned Haven Bakery. * Their inquiries into the spirit world will lead them to the local tribal reservation, but not before Rylee and August's feelings for the same boy threaten to tear the group apart…

SPACE BASTARDS #6

(W) Joe Aubrey, Eric Peterson (A/CA) Simon Bisley. They say that an alcoholic ends up in one of three places: dead, sober, or in jail. Learn how your new favorite bastard, Chuck 'The Magic' Wagon carved his own path in the IPS, as well as what it cost him. A surreal, sci-fi yarn brought to you by one of the most unique talents in comics history.

STRANGE ADVENTURES #10

(W) Tom King (A) Mitch Gerads, Evan Doc Shaner (CA) Evan Doc Shaner. Once upon a time on Rann, Adam Strange made a deal with his neighbors and foes to take a stand against the invading Pykkts. Now, on Earth, he is trying to do the same thing: to get all the heroes to rise as one to keep the marauders from doing to his home planet what they already did to his adopted one. But the original deal was a devil’s bargain, and Alanna Strange has received a mysterious letter that may tell her more than she wants to know. If she wants to keep her husband safe, it’s time for her to go on the offensive.

SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL VOL 3 HC

(W) John Byrne - Jerry Ordway - Jim Starlin (A) Various (CA) John Byrne. John Byrne’s bold reinvention of the Superman mythos continues, in stories featuring Green Lantern, Brainiac, Booster Gold, Lex Luthor, and more! In this hardcover collection, Byrne is joined by fellow acclaimed comic book veterans such as Arthur Adams and Jerry Ordway, in stories including the Man of Steel against Toyman, Superman teaming with Green Lantern, and a day at the circus that turns into an encounter with Brainiac! Plus, Byrne teams with legendary Superman artist Curt Swan for the galaxyfaring Superman: The Earth Stealers! This volume collects Superman #12-15, Adventures of Superman #436-438, Action Comics #594-597, Superman: The Earth Stealers #1, Action Comics Annual #1, Superman Annual #1, Adventures of Superman Annual #1, and Booster Gold #23.

THE MARVELS #2

(W) Kurt Busiek (A) Yildiray Cinar (CA) Alex Ross Aero. Aero. The Punisher. The Black Cat. Melinda May. The Terrible Tinkerer. And more. There's an aftermath in Manhattan, after the explosion in our first issue - and a crisis in the nation of Siancong as things go from bad to worse. And amid all that, meet Kevin Schumer, an ordinary guy with some big secrets...and see more of the mysterious Threadneedle and the role he'll play in our building epic. Marvel's most wide-ranging thriller continues, from Kurt (MARVELS) Busiek and Yildiray (X-MEN) Cinar. And you'll never guess where we go next.

THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #1

(W) James Tynion IV (A) Álvaro Martínez Bueno. It all begins with the nice house on the lake… Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walter’s always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walter’s invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. It’s beautiful, it’s opulent, it’s private—so a week of putting up with Walter’s weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldn’t a chance to reconnect be…nice? Wouldn’t an escape from the horrors of their everyday lives be…idyllic? Would you accept this invitation from one of your oldest friends?  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Los cómics que más disfruté este mes vinieron de DC Comics, la última vez que sucedió algo así fue probablemente hace más de 10 años. Mi cómic favorito del mes fue The Nice House on the Lake, una historia de terror que transcurre en Wisconsin, y diría que es casi un empate con las siempre magníficas Strange Adventures. Legends of the Dark Knight, The Marvels y Proctor Valley Road siguen siendo buenos. El primer número de Jupiter's Legacy Requiem fue interesante, y el primer número de The Blue Flame (superhéroes en Wisconsin) fue bastante prometedor. Y, por supuesto, estoy absolutamente feliz con el tercer volumen del  Superman de Byrne. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de junio.

BLUE FLAME #1

Blue Flame es un héroe cósmico; es un vigilante de bricolaje que lucha contra el crimen en las calles de Milwaukee. Blue Flame es un obrero llamado Sam. A raíz de una terrible tragedia, los límites de la identidad de Blue Flame se difuminan aún más. Ahora, antes de una prueba universal, Blue Flame debe demostrar que vale la pena salvar a la humanidad. Pero para hacer eso, Sam tiene que salvarse a sí mismo. ¿Podrá hacerlo?

JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM #1

Ellos se han casado y han tenido más hijos. Los superhéroes están trabajando en armonía con la humanidad y creando un mundo perfecto. Pero no todo está bien en el Jardín del Edén cuando la familia Sampson se desgarra y los secretos de la misteriosa isla comienzan a ser revelados. 

LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #2

El Joker ha sido envenenado. Batman tiene que tomar una decisión: ¿Dejar que su enemigo viva o muera? ¡El acertijo perfecto en el que El Acertijo debe hundir sus dientes! Batman recibe una pista siniestra que lo lleva a una nueva trampa mortal, pero... parece que una nueva fuerza burlona podría estar trabajando en Gotham City buscando socavar a Batman y poner sus manos en las toxinas que todos los villanos de la ciudad están buscando.

PROCTOR VALLEY ROAD # 4

Plagadas por los terrores diurnos y las visiones de una mujer empapada, las chicas buscan respuestas sobre Proctor Valley Road en otro lugar embrujado, el abandonado local de una panadería. Sus investigaciones sobre el mundo de los espíritus los llevarán a la reserva tribal local, pero no antes de que los sentimientos por el mismo chico amenacen con destrozar al grupo...

SPACE BASTARDS #6

Dicen que un alcohólico termina en uno de tres lugares: muerto, sobrio o en la cárcel. Aprenda cómo su nuevo bastardo favorito, Chuck se abrió camino en el IPS, así como lo que le costó. Un relato de ciencia ficción surrealista presentado por uno de los talentos más singulares de la historia del cómic.

STRANGE ADVENTURES #10

Érase una vez en Rann, Adam Strange hizo un trato con sus vecinos y enemigos para tomar una posición contra los invasores extraterrestres. Ahora, en la Tierra, está tratando de hacer lo mismo: hacer que todos los héroes se levanten como uno solo para evitar que los merodeadores le hagan a su planeta natal lo que ya le hicieron al adoptado. Pero el trato original fue un trato con el diablo, y ALANNA ha recibido una carta misteriosa que puede decirle más de lo que quiere saber. Si quiere mantener a su marido a salvo, es hora de que pase a la ofensiva.

SUPERMAN THE MAN OF STEEL VOL 3 HC

La audaz reinvención de John Byrne del mito de Superman continúa, en historias con Green Lantern, Brainiac, Booster Gold, Lex Luthor y más. En esta colección de tapa dura, Byrne se une a otros aclamados veteranos del cómic como Arthur Adams y Jerry Ordway, en historias que incluyen el Hombre de Acero contra Toyman, Superman haciendo equipo con Green Lantern y un día en el circo que se convierte en un encuentro con Brainiac! Además, Byrne se une al legendario artista de Superman Curt Swan para el galáctico Superman: The Earth Stealers. Este volumen recopila Superman # 12-15, Adventures of Superman # 436-438, Action Comics # 594-597, Superman: The Earth Stealers # 1, Action Comics Annual # 1, Superman Annual # 1, Adventures of Superman Annual # 1, y Booster Gold # 23.

THE MARVELS #2

El Castigador. La Gato Negra. Melinda May. El Terrible Entrometido. Y más. Hay una catástrofe en Manhattan, después de la explosión y una crisis en la nación de a medida que las cosas van de mal en peor. Y en medio de todo eso, conoced a Kevin, un tipo común con algunos grandes secretos...

THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE #1

Todo comienza con la linda casa en el lago ... Todos los que fueron invitados a la casa conocen a Walter, bueno, lo conocen un poco, de todos modos. Algunos lo conocieron en la infancia; algunos lo conocieron hace meses. Y Walter siempre ha estado un poco... apagado. Pero después del año más difícil de sus vidas, nadie iba a rechazar la invitación de Walter a una casa asombrosamente hermosa en el bosque, con vista a un enorme lago selvático. Es hermosa, es opulenta, es privada, ¿así que una semana de aguantar los extraños planes y apodos de Walter a cambio de las vacaciones de su vida? ¿Por qué no? Todos se encontraban en ese momento de sus vidas en el que podían sentir que se alejaban de sus otros amigos; ¿No sería ... agradable la oportunidad de volver a conectar? ¿No sería... idílico escapar de los horrores de su vida cotidiana? ¿Aceptarías esta invitación de uno de tus amigos más antiguos?

February comics / cómics de febrero

On Sunday, because of the coronavirus situation, all bars and clubs were closed here in California, all restaurants switched to take out or delivery only, Monday they announced a complete lockdown in 6 counties in the Bay Area. I was freaking out because I knew they would have a lockdown and shelter in place procedure in Davis, where I live. Most shelves are empty in the supermarkets. So, of course, for the past few days I’ve been thinking if it’s necessary or not to keep posting as usual. In the end, of course, is not a question of what is necessary but rather a question of what will make me, and you and all of us feel as if we still had a normal routine to cling to. So let’s talk about comics for a bit. I was pleasantly surprised by the first issue of Alienated, the conclusion of Conan and American Gods was quite good. I enjoyed reading The Dollhouse and Legion of Super-Heroes but my favorite comic of the month was Marvels X #2. And now, without further ado, here are February comics as per solicitations: 

ALIENATED #1
(W) Simon Spurrier (A/CA) Chris Wildgoose. Acclaimed writer Simon Spurrier (John Constantine Hellblazer, Coda) and artist Chris Wildgoose (Batgirl, Batman: Nightwalker) present a subversive coming-of-age story about about having all the power to change the world but the unready hands to truly wield it. Three teenagers, each an outcast in their own way, stumble upon an unearthly entity as it's born. As they bond over this shared secret and the creature's incredible abilities, it becomes clear to the teenagers that their cute little pet is a super-predator in the making - and it's in need of prey. Guided by the best intentions at first, the teens' decisions soon become corrupted by adolescent desires, small town jealousies, and internal rivalries, sending them into a catastrophic spiral of their own making.

AMERICAN GODS #9
(W) Neil Gaiman (A) P. Craig Russell & Various (CA) Glenn Fabry. In this dramatic conclusion to the award-winning American Gods series, Shadow says his goodbyes and makes peace with a world that has changed forever.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #12
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Mahmud A. Asrar (CA) Esad Ribic. THE EPIC CONCLUSION OF 'THE LIFE & DEATH OF CONAN'! • RAZAZEL has risen! • CONAN has fallen! • CROM may not care, but you CANNOT miss this issue! • Plus: The final chapter of the all-new novella 'BLACK STARLIGHT'! Parental Advisory

DOLLHOUSE #4
(W) Mike Carey (A) Peter Gross, Vince Locke (CA) Jay Anacleto. Alice's worst nightmare has come true: the Dollhouse has returned…and if it can't have her, it'll settle for her daughter! And as horrible as her prior experiences with the House have been, they're nothing compared to what it's been able to come up with after 20 years of waiting…

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4
(W) Brian Michael Bendis (A/CA) Ryan Sook, Travis Moore. The secret origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes revealed! Exactly how did this ragtag group of idealistic, super-powered teens from all across the galaxy find each other? What pulls them and keeps them together? Another gorgeous issue of DC's future superstars also reveals clues to how Aquaman's lost trident may be the key to Earth's future and survival!

MARVELS X #2
(W) Alex Ross, Jim Krueger (A) Well-Bee (CA) Alex Ross. David's arrival in New York doesn't bring the safety he had hoped it would. And while he does indeed find some heroes, he also finds that they don't know what to do in a world where everyone they ever fought to protect now wants only to blame them for the hell the world has transformed into. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Well-Bee continue the amazing prequel to the EARTH X trilogy. Rated T

X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1 

(W) Chip Zdarsky (A/CA) Terry Dodson. KRAKOA. Every mutant on Earth lives there … except for one. But now it's time for FRANKLIN RICHARDS to come home. It's the X-MEN VS. the FANTASTIC FOUR and nothing will ever be the same. Rated T+

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El domingo, debido a la situación del coronavirus, todos los bares y clubes se cerraron aquí en California, todos los restaurantes funcionan solamente para llevar comida pero no para quedarse ahí, el lunes anunciaron un cierre total en 6 condados del Bay Area. Me preocupé porque sabía que tendrían un procedimiento de cuarentena y refugio en Davis, donde vivo. La mayoría de los estantes están vacíos en los supermercados. Entonces, por supuesto, durante los últimos días he estado pensando si es necesario o no seguir con el blog como de costumbre. Al final, por supuesto, no se trata de lo que es necesario, sino de lo que me hará a mí, y a ustedes y a todos nosotros sentirnos como si todavía tuviésemos una rutina normal a la que aferrarnos. Así que hablemos de cómics por un momento. Me sorprendió gratamente el primer número de Alienated, la conclusión de Conan y American Gods fueron bastante buena. Disfruté leyendo The Dollhouse y Legion of Super-Heroes, pero mi cómic favorito del mes fue Marvels X # 2. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, ahí van los cómics de febrero:

ALIENATED # 1
Una historia subversiva sobre jóvenes que anhelan todo el poder para cambiar el mundo y que tienen manos poco preparadas para realmente manejarlo. Tres adolescentes, cada uno marginado a su manera, tropiezan con una entidad sobrenatural. A medida que se unen sobre este secreto compartido y las increíbles habilidades de la criatura, se hace evidente para los adolescentes que su linda y pequeña mascota es un súper depredador en desarrollo, y necesita presas. Guiados por las mejores intenciones al principio, las decisiones de los adolescentes pronto se corrompen por sus deseos, celos y rivalidades internas, lo que los lleva a una espiral catastrófica de su propia creación.

AMERICAN GODS #9
En esta dramática conclusión de la galardonada serie, Shadow se despide y hace las paces con un mundo que ha cambiado para siempre.

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #12
¡La conclusión épica de 'la vida y la muerte de Conan'! ¡Conan ha caído! Puede que a Crom no le importe, ¡pero no podéis perderos este relato!

DOLLHOUSE # 4
La peor pesadilla de Alice se ha hecho realidad: la casa de muñecas ha regresado ... y si no puede tenerla, ¡se conformará con su hija! Y a pesar de lo horribles que han sido sus experiencias anteriores con la casa, no son nada comparado con lo que ha podido llegar después de 20 años de espera ...

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #4
¡Se revela el origen secreto de la Legión de Superhéroes! Exactamente, ¿cómo se encontraron este grupo de adolescentes idealistas y súper-poderosos de toda la galaxia? ¿Qué los atrae y los mantiene unidos? ¡Otra magnífica aventura de las futuras superestrellas de DC también revela pistas sobre cómo el tridente perdido de Aquaman puede ser la clave para el futuro y la supervivencia de la Tierra!

MARVELS X #2
La llegada de David a New York no trae la seguridad que esperaba. Y aunque sí encuentra algunos héroes, también descubre que no saben qué hacer en un mundo donde todos aquellos que lucharon por proteger ahora sólo quieren culparlos del infierno en el que el mundo se ha transformado. 

X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR #1
Todos los mutantes en la Tierra viven en la Isla Viviente... excepto uno. Pero ahora es tiempo de que Franklin Richards vuelva a casa. Los X-Men versus los Cuatro Fantásticos, ya nada volverá a ser lo mismo. 

August comic books / cómics de agosto

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

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

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

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

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

my drawing / mi dibujo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

July Comic Books / Cómics de julio

I got a dozen of wonderful comics in July. There were a few first issues that I found fascinating: Waid’s Strange Fruit (good story and impressive art), Vaughan’s We Stand On Guard (which deserves its own review) and Gillen’s Mercury Heat (smart sci-fi plus lots of action scenes). Garth Ennis continues to crack me up with his All Star Section 8, it’s just so much fun. And Airboy also made me laugh out loud, amazing mini by James Robinson. It’s safe to say that in July, the best books come from Avatar, in fact, my favorite comic of the month is Moore’s Providence # 2. And now, without further ado, here are July comics as per solicitations. 

AIRBOY #2 (of 4) (MR) 
(W) James Robinson (A) Greg Hinkle. To be announced.

ALL-STAR SECTION 8 #2 (of 6) 
(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea. It's Green Lantern's turn in the barrel as Sixpack's quest for the eighth Section Eighter continues. But what does GL himself think about all this? Why is Sixpack hearing voices? And can Bueno Excellente really have found love? Find out in part two of the miniseries the creative team themselves are calling an unprecedented masterpiece.

CROSSED PLUS 100 #6 (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade. The final issue of the first story arc comes to a dramatic and powerful conclusion! The truth about the Crossed outbreak and the resurgence of the miserable tribe of maniacs is revealed to Future Taylor. Alan Moore's incredible story of the inevitable conclusion to the Crossed outbreak will shock and stun you like no other tale. This multi-layered story delivers a new brand of horror to Crossed fans at the hands of the scribe that redefined the comics medium. 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. Available with Regular, American History X Wraparound, Crossed Culture, Future Tense, as well as Retailer Incentive covers of Red Crossed and Design Sketch. Also, the New World Order Wraparound (Bagged for your safety). Due to all these special protective measures this edition is strictly limited to initial orders. Don't miss out on the ultra-rare CGC Numbered Edition as well!

GRANT MORRISON'S 18 DAYS #1 
From legendary creator Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman, Batman & Robin, The Invisibles), comes the first chapter in his newest creation. 18 Days is the story of three generations of super-warriors, meeting for the final battle of their age, a climactic war that concludes the age of the gods and begins the age of man. 'This is not a Lord of the Rings or a Star Wars where the good guys win because they are right. The good guys in 18 Days are forced to cheat and lie and break rules to win. Although it has fantastic, mythic trappings, this is a very modern story of realpolitik and the failure of ideals in the face of harsh truth.' - Grant Morrison. Main covers by Jeevan Kang and Mukesh Singh. Also available with Cosmic Krishna and Oracle variant covers, each limited to 1,000 copies.

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #4 (MR)
(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Frank Quitely. To be announced.

MERCURY HEAT #1
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Omar Francia. Blasting out of the incredible Free Comic Book Day Mercury Heat Debut comes Kieron Gillen's World-building space epic! This ongoing monthly is pure Gillen, Mercury Heat introduces the sci-fi world of the future where individuals are identified by genetic markers and personality types to fill roles in society, the troublemakers end up on Mercury. Luiza wanted to help people, she wanted with all her heart to be a police officer. But the automated Grapevine system had other plans for her. There are only a few legal options for someone branded with her neuroprofile. As an adult Luiza's dream came true - just on Mercury where she enforces laws with extreme prejudice as a bounty agent in a world of hard-as-nails miners and cyborgs. Available with Regular, Wraparound, Art Nouveau, Excessive Force, and a special Designs Incentive Cover by series artist Omar Francia. This first issue also has a Black Leather cover, limited to just 750 copies!

PROVIDENCE #2 (of 12) Portrait Cvr (MR) 
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Jacen Burrows. In this giant-size, ad-free, second issue, Alan Moore's breathtaking epic PROVIDENCE continues to weave a complex tapestry of modern horror. With his artistic partner Jacen Burrows, they lead the main character Robert Black on the first leg of his exploration of the seedy underbelly of America. Moore has designed every cover, every single page, and every nuance of this work to create his most fully-realized vision to date. There are no ads, with all 40 pages written by Moore. Painstakingly researched, meticulously produced, this is a sequential masterpiece that will serve as important a call to the next generation of comic book writers as Watchmen did 30 years ago: this is a definitive demonstration of just how good a comic book can be. Available with Regular, Pantheon, Portrait, Dreamscape Wraparound, Women of HPL, and a special Ancient Tome Incentive cover, all by collaborator Jacen Burrows.

SECRET WARS #1 
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Alex Ross. 

SILVER SURFER #9
(W) Dan Slott (A) Michael Allred. This is the moment everything changes. • There is no coming back from this. SILVER SURFER VS. GALACTUS! Don't read this comic alone. You're going to need someone close by. Rated T+

STRANGE FRUIT #1 
(W) Mark Waid (A) J. G. Jones. What's to Love: Two of the industry's most respected and prolific creators come together for the first time in a deeply personal passion project. J.G. Jones (52, Wanted, Y: The Last Man) and Mark Waid (Irredeemable, Superman: Birthright, Kingdom Come) take on a powerful, beautifully painted story set during the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. Strange Fruit is a challenging, provocative examination of the heroic myth confronting the themes of racism, cultural legacy, and human nature through a literary lens, John Steinbeck's classic novel, Of Mice and Men. What It Is: It's 1927 in the town of Chatterlee, Mississippi, drowned by heavy rains. The Mississippi River is rising, threatening to break open not only the levees, but also the racial and social divisions of this former plantation town. A fiery messenger from the skies heralds the appearance of a being, one that will rip open the tensions in Chatterlee. Savior, or threat? It depends on where you stand. All the while, the waters are still rapidly rising…

WE STAND ON GUARD #1 
SAGA writer BRIAN K. VAUGHAN teams with artistic legend and MATRIX storyboard artist STEVE SKROCE for an action-packed military thriller that will have everyone talking. 100 years from now, a heroic band of Canadian civilians must defend their homeland from invasion...by the United States of America! The hyper-detailed combat between badass freedom fighters and giant f***ing robots begins with a spectacular 40-PAGE FIRST ISSUE for the regular price of just $2.99!

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En julio recibí una docena de maravillosos cómics. Hubo varios primeros números que me parecieron fascinantes: “Strange Fruit” de Waid (buena historia e impresionante arte), “We Stand On Guard” de Vaughan (que merece su propia reseña) y “Mercury Heat” de Gillen (ciencia ficción inteligente y mucha acción). Garth Ennis me ha hecho reír a carcajadas con “All Star Section 8” (divertidísimo). Y “Airboy”, la asombrosa miniserie de James Robinson, también me ha hecho reír una y otra vez. Es justo afirmar que en julio, los mejores títulos vienen de Avatar, de hecho, mi cómic favorito del mes es “Providence” # 2 de Moore. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de julio.

AIRBOY #2 (of 4) (MR)
(W) James Robinson (A) Greg Hinkle.

ALL STAR SECTION 8 #2 (of 6)
Es el turno de GREEN LANTERN, mientras la búsqueda de SIXPACK continúa. Pero ¿qué es lo que GL piensa sobre esto? ¿Por qué SIXPACK escucha voces? ¿Y podrá Bueno Excelente encontrar el amor? 

CROSSED PLUS 100 #6 (MR)
La dramática y poderosa conclusión del primer arco argumental. Taylor descubre la verdad sobre los infectados y la resurgencia de las miserables tribus de maniáticos. Un relato impactante e increíble.

GRANT MORRISON'S 18 DAYS #1
“18 días” es la historia de tres generaciones de súper-guerreros, reunidos para la batalla final de su era, una guerra que concluirá la edad de los dioses y dará comienzo a la era del hombre. 'Esto no es un Señor de los Anillos o una Guerra de las galaxias, donde los buenos ganan porque tienen razón. Los buenos en “18 días” se ven obligados a engañar y mentir y romper las reglas para ganar. Aunque tiene atavíos fantásticos y míticos, esta es una historia muy moderna sobre la política real y el fracaso de los ideales al ser enfrentados a la dura verdad' - Grant Morrison. 

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #4
(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Frank Quitely.

MERCURY HEAT #1
Esta nuevo título nos acerca al mundo de la ciencia ficción en un futuro en el que los individuos se identifican mediante marcadores genéticos y tipos de personalidad para desempeñar sus roles en la sociedad, los alborotadores terminan en Mercurio. LUIZA quería ayudar a la gente, y quería con todo su corazón ser un agente de policía. Pero el sistema automatizado GRAPEVINE tenía otros planes para ella. Sólo hay unas pocas opciones legales para alguien marcada con ese perfil neurológico. En la edad adulta, su sueño se hace realidad - en Mercurio donde ella hace cumplir las leyes con violencia extrema al ser una caza-recompensas en un mundo duro. 

PROVIDENCE #2 (of 12) (MR)
La épica de Alan Moore sigue tejiendo un complejo tapiz de terror moderno, conduciendo al protagonista Robert Black en los primeros pasos de su exploración por el lado sórdido de Estados Unidos. Moore ha diseñado todas las portadas, cada página, y todos los matices de esta obra para hacerle justicia a su visión. No hay anuncios, y todas las 40 páginas están escritas por Moore. Cuidadosamente investigada, meticulosamente producida, esta es una obra maestra secuencial que será tan importante para la nueva generación de escritores de cómics como lo fue Watchmen hace 30 años: se trata de una manifestación definitiva de lo bueno que puede ser un comic book. Disponible con portada regular, Panteón, Retrato, Dreamscape Wraparound, Mujeres de HPL, y una portada especial de tomos antiguos, todas de Jacen Burrows.

SECRET WARS #1
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Esad Ribic (CA) Alex Ross.

SILVER SURFER #9
Este es el momento en el que todo cambia. Y no habrá vuelta atrás. El duelo definitivo: SILVER SURFER versus GALACTUS. 

STRANGE FRUIT #1
¿Qué más se puede pedir? Dos de los creadores más respetados y prolíficos de la industria se reúnen por primera vez en un proyecto que los apasiona profundamente. J. G. Jones (“52”, “WANTED”, “Y: THE LAST MAN”) y Mark Waid (“IRREDEEMABLE”, “SUPERMAN: BIRTHRIGHT”, “KINGDOM COME”) narran una poderosa historia, maravillosamente pintada y ambientada durante la gran inundación de Mississippi de 1927. Una examinación retadora y provocativa del mito heroico que enfrenta los temas de racismo, legado cultural y la naturaleza humana a través del lente literario de la novela clásica de John Steinbeck “De ratones y hombres”. Es 1927 en el pueblo de CHATTERLEE, Mississippi, inundado por las fuertes lluvias. El río Mississippi está aumentando, amenazando con romper no sólo los diques, sino también las divisiones raciales y sociales de esta antigua plantación. Un feroz mensajero de los cielos anuncia la aparición de un ser que hará estallar las tensiones en el pueblo. ¿Salvador o amenazador? Depende de dónde está uno parado. Al mismo tiempo, las aguas siguen subiendo rápidamente...

WE STAND ON GUARD #1
100 años en el futuro, una heroica banda de civiles canadienses debe defender a su patria de la invasión... ¡de los Estados Unidos de América! El combate híper-detallado entre los luchadores de la libertad y los robots gigantea comienza con una espectacular primera edición de 40 páginas.

June comic books / cómics de junio

There were only 9 comics for me this month. But the good thing is that most of them were absolutely great. Garth Ennis and his All Star Section 8 is the funniest comic I’ve read in 2015, I literally couldn’t stop laughing when I was reading it. On a similar vein, Airboy was also hilarious, and much better than what was expected. And my favorite comic of the month is Crossed Plus Hundred # 5. And now, without further ado, here are June comics as per solicitations. 

AIRBOY #1 (of 4) (MR) 
Worlds and minds explode in a brand-new series! When acclaimed comics author JAMES ROBINSON (Starman, Fantastic Four) is hired to write a reboot of the 1940s action hero Airboy, he's reluctant to do yet another Golden Age reboot. Just what the hell has happened to his career-?! His marriage?! His life?! Hey, it's nothing that a drink can't fix. It's after one such night of debauchery with artist GREG HINKLE that the project really comes into its own. Quite literally. Because Airboy himself appears to set the two depraved comic book creators on the straight and narrow. But is the task too much for our hero?

ALL-STAR SECTION 8 #1 (of 6) 
(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea. The greatest super heroes of all time, unseen since the end of the hit series HITMAN, have returned for the greatest super hero story ever told! Befuddled hero Sixpack returns to Gotham City, desperate to rebuild the all-star team known as Section Eight in the face of a deadly threat. He gathers old friends Bueno Excellente, Baytor and the seemingly reborn Dogwelder, along with some new faces - but he still needs that elusive eighth member. And that's when the Dark Knight Detective gets an offer he can't refuse in part one of this unforgettable six-issue miniseries. 

AUTUMNLANDS TOOTH & CLAW #6
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Ben Dewey. The (literally) shattering showdown with the Bison Tribes that tears all alliances apart and sends the series in a whole new direction. Finale of the hit series' first arc!

CHRONONAUTS #4 (MR) 
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Sean Murphy. MINISERIES CONCLUSION Captured by enemies and robbed of their ability to time travel, Danny and Quinn have created the biggest mess the space-time continuum has ever seen. Now, it's up to them to defeat the bad guys, fix past wrongs, and escape the wrath of their bosses! The finale to this sci-fi buddy adventure features MORE breathtaking Sean Murphy art-with MORE soldiers, MORE dinosaurs, and a conclusion to leave you clamoring for a sequel!

CROSSED PLUS 100 #5 AMERICAN HISTORY X WRAP CVR (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade. Future Taylor discovers the shocking truth about the Crossed infection and their evolution. The impossible has occurred and the future holds an ominous and seemingly unstoppable horror from taking root. 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. 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. Available with Regular, American History X Wraparound, Crossed Culture, Future Tense, as well as Retailer Incentive covers of Red Crossed and Design Sketch. Also, the New World Order Wraparound (Bagged for your safety). Due to all these special protective measures this edition is strictly limited to initial orders. Don't miss out on the ultra-rare CGC Numbered Edition as well!

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #3 (MR) 
(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Frank Quitely. Fitz Fenton is part of America's greatest super-team. When he meets a sweet small-town girl on one of his missions, sparks fly-but at what cost? With his family back home and his teammates to contend with, Fitz must choose between a promising new life and the respect of those he holds dear.

NAMELESS #4 (MR) 
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Chris Burnham. The world descends into chaos and the astronauts stranded in the Tunnels of Xibalba must endure unspeakable tortures when their captors finally reveal themselves. As all human hopes, fears, doubts, and dreams are subjected to the cruel and merciless scrutiny of an inhuman, sadistic intelligence, is reality collapsing? Or sanity?

STAR WARS #6 
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) John Cassaday. • Luke vs. Boba Fett! Han Solo in hot water! • This is 'the comic book you're looking for!' - Comic Book Resources Rated T Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #11 (MR) 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson. The end of Fandemonium. The end of Ragnarock. The end of the arc. The start of something else. Everything's going to be okay.
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Este mes sólo hubo 9 cómics para mí. Pero lo bueno es que casi todos fueron estupendos. Garth Ennis y su All Star Section 8 es el cómic más divertido que he leído en el 2015, literalmente no pude dejar de reírme mientras lo leía. De manera similar, Airboy también fue hilarante, y mucho mejor de lo que había esperado. Y mi cómic favorito del mes es Crossed Plus Hundred # 5. Y ahora, sin mayores preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de junio.

AIRBOY #1 (of 4) (MR)
Cuando el aclamado autor de cómics JAMES ROBINSON (“STARMAN”, “FANTASTIC FOUR”) es contratado para darle un nuevo giro a AIRBOY, héroe de acción de 1940, él es reacio a hacer otro refrito de la Edad de Oro. ¿Qué demonios ha pasado con su carrera? ¿Su matrimonio? ¿Su vida? No es nada que un trago no pueda arreglar. Es después de una de esas noches de libertinaje con el artista GREG HINKLE que el proyecto realmente cobra vida. Literalmente. Porque el mismísimo AIRBOY aparece para guiar por el buen camino a estos dos depravados creadores de cómics. 

ALL STAR SECTION 8 #1 (of 6)
¡Los más grandes superhéroes de todos los tiempos, desaparecidos desde el final de la saga de HITMAN, están de vuelta! El confundido héroe SIXPACK vuelve a GOTHAM CITY, desesperado por reunir al equipo de estrellas conocido como Sección 8. Él reúne a viejos amigos como Bueno Excelente, BAYTOR y el renacido DOGWELDER, junto con algunas caras nuevas –pero todavía necesita a ese octavo miembro esquivo. Y es entonces cuando el Caballero Oscuro recibe una oferta que no podrá rechazar.

AUTUMNLANDS TOOTH & CLAW #6
El destructivo enfrentamiento con las tribus de bisontes.

CHRONONAUTS #4 (MR)
Capturados por los enemigos, los protagonistas pierden su capacidad de viajar en el tiempo, tras haber creado el desastre más grande del continuo espacio-tiempo. Ahora, les toca a ellos derrotar a los malos, corregir los errores del pasado, y escapar de la ira de sus jefes. El final de esta aventura de ciencia ficción os dejará clamando por una secuela.

CROSSED PLUS 100 #5 (MR)
Taylor investiga la evolución de los infectados. Lo imposible ha ocurrido y un ominoso e imparable horror podría sentar raíces en el futuro.  

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #3 (MR)
FITZ FENTON es parte del súper-equipo más grande de Estados Unidos. Cuando conoce a una dulce chica de pueblo en una de sus misiones, las chispas vuelan, pero ¿a qué costo? Con su familia en casa y sus competitivos compañeros de equipo, FITZ debe elegir entre una prometedora nueva vida y el respeto de aquellos a quienes más quiere. 

NAMELESS #4 (MR)
El mundo cae en el caos y los astronautas atrapados en los túneles de XIBALBA deberán soportar terribles torturas cuando sus captores finalmente se presentan. Todas las esperanzas, miedos, dudas y sueños humanos son sometidos al despiadado escrutinio de una inteligencia sádica e inhumana. ¿Colapsará la realidad? ¿Y también la cordura? 

STAR WARS #6
¡Luke versus BOBA FETT! ¡Han Solo en peligro! • STAR WARS © 2015 LUCASFILM Ltd. & TM. Todos los derechos reservados. 

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #11 (MR)
Es el final de Fan-demonio. El final del RAGNAROCK.

May comic books / cómics de mayo

May is always one of my favorite months, and I think it is because I get free comics. I’m talking, of course, about Free Comic Book Day, and now, for third year in a row, my favorite was 2000AD, with 48 thrilling pages plus free digital comics, this certainly has been the most generous offering of the season. Another great FCBD title was Mercury Heat, I’ll certainly be reading the next issue in a month or so. And I loved Alex Ross cover for Secret Wars! Jupiter’s Circle continues to impress me, but perhaps the biggest surprise this time was All-New X-Men #40, an issue that made it into the headlines of every comic news website, the reason? Bobby Drake, AKA Iceman, founding member of the X-Men, admits that he’s gay, we owe this wonderful coming-out-of-the-closet issue to Brian Michael Bendis. Finally, the best issue of the month was Alan Moore’s Providence. And now, without further ado, here are May comics as per solicitations:

ALL-NEW X-MEN #40 
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W) MAHMUD ASRAR (A) ANDREA SORRENTINO (CA) Who are the Utopians? And what secret do they hold that pertains to the future of mutantkind? The All-New X-Men may regret finding out!

CHRONONAUTS #3 (MR)
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Sean Murphy. From ancient Rome to the roaring twenties to the 1980s music scene, Corbin and Danny-the world's first time travelers-continue to wreak havoc with the time-stream, and get into more hijinks with some of history's most notorious figures! And it's all happening while the world-and their bosses-are watching! 

FCBD 2015 SECRET WARS #1 
Prepare yourself for the final days of the Marvel Universe as you know it as the march to the biggest comic event of the year continues! From the ashes of a decimated cosmos rises…Battleworld! Amid the strange, patchwork realm, refugees from thousands of obliterated universes struggle for survival. Even if they can endure the horrors of Battleworld - the home they knew has been destroyed! Time has run out, and the opening salvo of Secret Wars has been fired. But can anything restore the Marvel Universe that once was?

FCBD 2015 2000 AD SPECIAL
The galaxy's greatest Eisner-nominated SF anthology returns to Free Comic Book Day with a 48 page zarjaz line-up of stories. In Through the Out Door, a brand new story from Matt Smith and Norm Breyfogle, Judge Dredd uses the iron fist of the law to settle a block dispute; in 3000 AD some jobs are murder, as proved by The Traveller from Mick McMahon; galactic frontiersman Ajax Bloodthirsty meets his match on the astronomical object of oblivion known as the Death Rock in a new tale from Ben Willsher and Barry Krishna; the Grand Master of Termight is sickened to find that his final resting place has been defiled by the legendary alien freedom fighter, Nemesis the Warlock in Tomb of Torquemada by Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill; wizened master of the occult, Doctor Sin returns to pass on his mantle (and battle a demon) in Don't Call It A Comeback by Rob Williams and Luca Pizzari; pilot of the future, Dan Dare, discovers an alien satellite in Star Slayer by Dave Gibbons and Gerry-Finley Day; Celtic warrior Sláine acquaints more enemies with his axe in A Simple Killing by Pat Mills and Simon Davis; Judge Dredd upholds the law in some classic Dredd newspaper strips by John Wagner, Alan Grant and Ron Smith; and Prepare your mind to be melted by Tharg's Alien Invasions from supreme craz-o-naut Henry Flint. If this wasn't enough each strip comes with a FREE digital story attached!

FCBD 2015 LADY JUSTICE  
Back in print for the first time in two decades! Lady Justice FCBD edition reprints issue #1 of Neil Gaiman's lost comics classic.

FCBD 2015 LEGENDARY COMICS SAMPLER 
Working with industry-leading talent such as Grant Morrison, Frazer Irving, Matt Wagner, Simon Bisley, Judd Winick, Geoff Shaw, Jonathan Hennessey and Shane Davis, we've created an ever-growing library of thrilling sagas including Annihilator, Epochalypse, A Town Called Dragon, The Harvester, The Tower Chronicles: DreadStalker and more, alongside cinematic tie-ins such as Godzilla: Awakeningand the best-selling Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero. Join us this Free Comic Book Day as we unveil an exclusive first look at the exciting next chapter of Legendary Comics.

FCBD 2015 MERCURY HEAT DEBUT (MR) 
Kieron Gillen blasts into Free Comic Book Day with an exclusive preview introduction to his all-new sci-fi series, Mercury Heat! Over the last few years, Gillen's work has gained a massive following from titles like Uber, The Wicked and the Divine, and Iron Man. Now Gillen takes you to Mercury, a slow turning planet where you can outrun the sunrise. Along with the blistering heat it brings. This is the new frontier of space, where humanity's insatiable need for energy is being fueled by Mercury. It's a tough environment and it attracts a rough crowd. So Luiza is bringing her own heat as a cop on Mercury, since she's just a bit too intense to be one on Earth. This special issue features the first chapter of this ongoing saga, a special introduction to the World of Mercury Heat, and a look at the ships, designs, and making of this epic. The future is here with this primer and first chapter of 2015's biggest sci-fi title!

INVINCIBLE #111 (MR) 
(W) Robert Kirkman (A/CA) Ryan Ottley. THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN WRITES INVINCIBLE!!! A new beginning for INVINCIBLE as things take a turn down a dark path. Everything changes as Invincible is betrayed by one of his own. You won't want to miss this explosive issue #1... 1... 1! It packs the punch of THREE relaunched number one issues! IN ONE BOOK!

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #2 (MR)
(W) Mark Millar (A) Wilfredo Torres (CA) Frank Quitely. It's 1958 America, and Dr. Richard Conrad is a superhero and celebrated surgeon...with another identity that he struggles to keep hidden from his trusted teammates. When the director of the FBI threatens to reveal his secret, Richard is forced to make an impossible decision, all while his team battles to keep the world safe.

PROVIDENCE #1 (of 12) (MR)
(W) Alan Moore (A/CA) Jacen Burrows. The most important work of 2015 begins here with the long-awaited arrival of Alan Moore's breathtaking epic PROVIDENCE with his artistic partner Jacen Burrows. In his most carefully considered work in decades, Moore deconstructs all of Lovecraft's concepts, reinventing the entirety of his work inside a painstakingly researched framework of American history. Both sequel and prequel to NEONOMICON, PROVIDENCE begins in 1919 and blends the mythical visions of HPL flawlessly into the cauldron of racial and sexual intolerance that defined that era on the East Coast of America. Every line from artist Jacen Burrows is perfectly honed to complete this immersive experience. The result is a breathtaking masterpiece of sequential art that will define modern horror for this generation. Invoking a comparison it to a prior literary masterpiece is not something to be handled lightly, but in scope, importance and execution: Providence is the Watchmen of horror. Moore has designed every cover, every single page, and every nuance of this work to create his most fully-realized vision to date. There are no ads, all 32 pages are written by Moore, and Jacen Burrows has spent the past two years slaving over the finest detail possible on the pages. The entire work is already written, intricately crafted to tie the most nuanced threads together over the breadth of the series. Painstakingly researched, meticulously produced, this is a sequential masterpiece that will serve as important a call to the next generation of comic book writers as Watchmen did 30 years ago: this is a definitive demonstration of just how good a comic book can be. Available with Regular, Pantheon, Portrait, Dreamscape Wraparound, Women of HPL, and a special Ancient Tome Incentive cover, all by collaborator Jacen Burrows.

SANDMAN OVERTURE #5 (MR) 
(W) Neil Gaiman (A/CA) J. H. Williams. The fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance when Dream finally gets his mother's full attention. Magic, joy, war and heartbreak are brought to life on the pages with epic luminosity in the penultimate issue of THE SANDMAN: OVERTURE. This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.

STAR WARS #4
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) John Cassaday. THE GREATEST SPACE ADVENTURE OF ALL TIME CONTINUES! • Luke Skywalker is NOT a Jedi-not yet, at least. • He's only ever met one Jedi in his life...and he died. • So, Luke's quest leads him back to Obi-Wan's hut...on Tatooine. Rated T Star Wars © Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are © 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd.

STAR WARS #5
(W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) John Cassaday. • The Empire is rounding up fugitive Alderaanians... • ...that doesn't sit well with their Princess. • But what can one woman do against an Empire?

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #10 (MR) 
(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Jamie McKelvie, Matthew Wilson. Ragnarock is finally here. The show to end all shows promises to be a lovely experience for all the gods... wait. Oh noes! Jamie and Matt have drawn Baphomet drenched in blood on the cover. What a hilarious internal communication error. I'm sure it's a mistake and nothing to do with the story whatsoever.
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Mayo es siempre uno de mis meses favoritos, y creo que es porque recibo cómics gratis. Estoy hablando, por supuesto, del Free Comic Book Day, y ahora, por tercer año consecutivo, mi favorito ha sido “2000AD”, con 48 emocionantes páginas y además cómics digitales gratuitos, sin duda este ha sido el ofrecimiento más generoso de la temporada. Otro gran título del FCBD es “Mercury Heat”, de todas maneras leeré el próximo número en un mes, más o menos. ¡Y me encantó la portada de Alex Ross para “Secret Wars”! “Jupiter’s Circle” continúa asombrándome, pero tal vez la mayor sorpresa en esta ocasión fue All-New X-Men #40, un número que apareció en los titulares de todas las páginas web de cómics, ¿la razón? Bobby Drake, también conocido como Iceman, miembro fundador de los X-Men, admite que es gay, le debemos esta tremenda salida del closet a Brian Michael Bendis. Por último, el mejor número del mes fue “Providence” de Alan Moore. Y ahora, sin más preámbulos, aquí están los cómics de mayo:

ALL-NEW X-MEN #40 
¿Quiénes son los Utópicos? ¿Y cuál es su secreto? 

CHRONONAUTS #3 (MR)
Desde la antigua Roma hasta los vibrantes años 20, pasando por la escena musical ochentera, los primeros viajeros temporales continúan causando desastres en la corriente temporal, y se meten en problemas con algunas de las más notorias figuras históricas. Y eso no es todo.

FCBD 2015 SECRET WARS #1
De las cenizas de un cosmos diezmado se alza… Mundo-Batalla. En este extraño reino, refugiados de miles de universos aniquilados luchan para sobrevivir. El tiempo se acaba, y la primera ráfaga de las Guerras Secretas ha sido disparada. Pero, ¿podrá el universo ser restaurado?

FCBD 2015 2000 AD SPECIAL
JUDGE DREDD de Matt Smith y Norm Breyfogle, THE TRAVELLER de Mike McMahon, AJAX BLOODTHIRSTY de Ben Willsher and Barry Krishna, NEMESIS THE WARLOCK de Pat Mills y Kevin O'Neill, DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK de Rob Williams y Luca Pizzari, DAN DARE de Gerry-Finley Day y Dave Gibbons, SLÁINE de Pat Mills y Simon Davis, más JUDGE DREDD de John Wagner, Alan Grant y Ron Smith, y THARG'S ALIEN INVASIONS de Henry Flint.

FCBD 2015 LADY JUSTICE  
El clásico perdido de Neil Gaiman. 

FCBD 2015 LEGENDARY COMICS SAMPLER
ANNIHILATOR, EPOCHALYPSE, A TOWN CALLED DRAGON, THE HARVESTER, THE TOWER CHRONICLES: DREADSTALKER y más obras de Grant Morrison, Frazer Irving, Matt Wagner, Simon Bisley, Judd Winick, etc.

FCBD 2015 MERCURY HEAT DEBUT (MR)
Mercurio, un planeta que gira lentamente, donde no puedes dejar atrás al atardecer. Junto con el intenso calor. Esta es la nueva frontera del espacio, donde Mercurio satisface la insaciable necesidad de energía de la humanidad. Es un ambiente duro y atrae a hombres rudos. LUIZA es policía en Mercurio, porque es demasiado feroz para serlo en la Tierra.

INVINCIBLE #111 (MR)
Un nuevo comienzo: las cosas dan un vuelco hacia un camino oscuro. Todo cambia cuando INVINCIBLE es traicionado por uno de los suyos. 

JUPITER'S CIRCLE #2 (MR)
Estados Unidos. 1958. El doctor Richard es un superhéroe y un afamado cirujano… pero tiene otra identidad que debe ser ocultada a sus colegas. Cuando el director del FBI amenaza con revelar su secreto, Richard se ve obligado a tomar una imposible decisión sin pensar en sus camaradas.

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

PROVIDENCE #1 (of 12) (MR)
Deconstrucción de los conceptos de H.P. Lovecraft, reinventando su obra a lo largo de una historia de los Estados Unidos meticulosamente investigada. Todo empieza en 1919, al combinar las míticas visiones de H.P. con un escenario de intolerancia racial y sexual que definieron una era. 

SANDMAN OVERTURE #5 (MR)
El destino de todo el universo pende de una balanza. Sueño finalmente recibe toda la atención de su madre. Magia, alegría y guerra son llevados a la vida en las luminosas páginas de este penúltimo capítulo. 

STAR WARS #4
LUKE SKYWALKER aún no es un JEDI. Sólo ha conocido a un JEDI en su vida. La búsqueda de Luke lo llevará al hogar de OBI-WAN en TATOOINE.

STAR WARS #5
El Imperio está capturando a los fugitivos de Aldebarán… y eso no le gusta a la Princesa. Pero, ¿cómo puede ella enfrentarse al Imperio? 

THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #10
El RAGNAROCK finalmente está aquí. El show definitivo que promete ser una experiencia adorable para todos los dioses… esperad. Oh no. Han dibujado a BAPHOMET todo ensangrentado en la portada. Qué hilarante error interno de comunicación. Seguramente es un error y no afecta la historia.