"The buzzard has left the nest. Ring the bell." -Squish
Squish is one of my best field agents in the ongoing struggle againt Paula Deen. Squish has seen it all, man. When I received that text message, my old heart skipped a beat. She's never recovered this quickly before. Usually the hibernation/regeneration cycle takes a few months at least. Is she adapting somehow? Is this old Colonel no longer equipped to protect the world from her evil? I ring the bell.
Batman Inc. #7 (DC)
The battle between Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul for the fate of their son continues and the Batman may already be down for the count. Will we finally learn the secret of the Heretic? Can Dick, Jason, & Tim come together as a team and family? What will become of Bat-Cow? Grant Morrison nears the end of his Batman family saga and he's ramped up the action and drama with each issue. Chris Burnham draws those pretty pictures he's famous for. Did I mention this series is still $2.99...Holding the line indeed!
Dr. Who: Prisoners Of Time #1 (IDW)
A twelve issue maxi-series featuring every incarnation of the Doctor in one massive storyline..? This sounds truly EPIC. Not like when the kids say "epic", but rather, when the word epic meant something. Bless you, IDW Publishing, David Tipton, and Simon Fraser.
Invincible #100 (Image)
Robert Kirkman's other long-running series hits the big milestone that Walking Dead hit a few months back. As with that series, Invincible has been a fun ride since the beginning. I admit I've fallen behind on this series, but seeing #100 on the racks this week will certainly light a fire under my ass to catch up.
Hawkeye #7 (Marvel)
Matt Fraction and David Aja make sweet, sweet love to you in comic book form. No grand, sweeping six-part soap operas. No Tie-Ins. No bullshit. Every single issue is a jumping on point, so why not jump on now. This issue, Clint & Kate are caught up in a hurricane in NYC and the proceeds from this issue will go to help those impacted by the real Hurricane Sandy last year. It's hella considerate and a damn fine series to boot.
Before Watchmen: Dollar Bill #1 (DC)
I'll admit, dear reader, I was hesitant about the entire Before Watchmen line of books initially, but the quality here in undeniable. Darwyn Cooke's Minutemen and Amanda Conner's Silk Spectre were both great reads last year. This one shot, written by original Watchmen editor Len Wein and featuring art by the legendary Steve Rude, focuses on a very minor (but very interesting) character from the Watchmen mythos. Also: Steve Rude! C'mon man, he created Nexus! NEEEEEXUS!!
What was it I saw in your eyes that night, Paula? Was it fear?
The bell rings. The Club assembles. The war begins anew. Cheers.
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