Comic Book Day 5/06/2009! Flash Rebirth #2, New Mutants #1, Power Girl #1

Viewt · (05-04-2009, 11:05 PM)

It's Monday, and that means a new Comic Book Day thread! Hope you all had a fantastic Free Comic Book Day this past weekend. I enjoyed the hell out of Blackest Night #0, Savage Dragon #148, and the Avengers one-shot. Anywho, enough about last week - here's the list of comics you can look forward to picking up on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009! What'll I be getting?

Amazing Spider-Man #593: The countdown to #600 continues with Part 2 of "24/7!" #592 was a total blast, and I personally can't wait for more. Here's hoping this issue contains 100% less elderly nudity, though. Aunt May ain't built for that kind of stuff.
Batman Battle for the Cowl The Network #1: This one-shot tells the story of Batgirl's new team as she tries to ease the chaos now present in Gotham. If you were a fan of the pre-Tomasi Outsiders, this is something you'll want to check out, as this is pretty much what it was building towards. Written by Fabien Nicieza, too.
Daredevil Noir #2: Despite basically being Daredevil, but in the 1930's, #1 was pretty good. I gotta say, though, that costume is awful. Sleeveless? Really, Murdock? REALLY?
Deadpool #10: Part 1 of "Bullseye!" Now that Magnum Opus is over and done with, Normie's sent the new Hawkeye after the Merc With a Mouth! Despite crossing over with the increasingly mediocre Thunderbolts, I really enjoyed the Daniel Way-written issues of MO. Honestly, this is one of most fun comics on the market today.
Destroyer #2: In Part 2 of this 5-issue mini, we see the terminally ill Destroyer going after his rogues gallery. Maybe to patch things up? Well, no, more likely to brutally murder them so that they'll never hurt anyone, ever again. God DAMN, Kirkman.
Exiles #2: Exiles #1 was my surprise favorite book the week it came out, so I'm definitely looking forward to seeing where this is going. I mean, it's got everything - a Scarlet Witch not saddled with Avengers Disassembled, a Beast with bloodlust, and a Black Panther who cracks wise! Love love loving it.
Final Crisis Aftermath Run #1: Written by Matt Sturges (Jack of Fables, upcoming JSA issues), this mini deals with the Human Flame trying to get the fuck outta dodge. After becoming infamous as the dude who torched the Martian Manhunter, a lot of people are out to whack this dude. Bummer for him. I'm mostly just curious as to who this whole "Aftermath" thing's gonna get handled. At the very least, we'll have the incredible art of Freddie Williams II to look at.
Flash Rebirth #2: Rebirth #1 left a little something to be desired, but there's definitely enough going on to keep me interested in seeing where Johns is going with this. Dot dot dot.
Invincible Iron Man #13: AKA The Book Where Everybody's Fucked. Pepper Potts? Caught and imprisoned. Maria Hill? Caught and possibly under mind control? I dunno. Oh, and Tony Stark? Slowly succumbing to mental castration and on the run from the whole fucking planet, it seems. Matt Fraction's really taken it up a notch with these last few issues, and I'm buying it, hook, line, and sinker.
Irredeemable #2: I went back and checked this out a couple weeks ago, and I ended up really, really liking it. Go go Mark Waid!
Mighty #4: After a kind of disappointing second issue, #3 ended up being one of my favorites the week it came out. Looking forward to more from Tomasi.
New Avengers Reunion #3: This mini sucks. There's too much exposition, and honestly, I just don't really care about Mockingbird. But I'll finish it. Because I'm stupid.
New Mutants #1: I wasn't going to check this out, originally, but when I saw that Zeb Wells is writing it, I decided to jump in. He's written some really great stuff lately, and I'd be glad to support his (I think) first on-going.
Solomon Grundy #3: I know some people have been seeing this as kind of hit-or-miss, but I've been loving it. Last issue we saw the Man Born on a Monday square off against Bizarro. This time? Poison Ivy!
Superman World of New Krypton #3: Robinson and Rucka have really been knocking it out of the park on this one. For #3, Supes has to choose between following Zod's orders and doing the right thing (and possibly being branded a trator). Suspense!
War of Kings #3: Abnett and Lanning continue their cosmic crossover, with Vulcan getting (predictably) super-pissed, and the Inhumans ready to escalate things. I think I've been enjoying the spin-offs more than the main story itself, but it's still been really solid.

Also of note this week: Cable #14, Power Girl #1, The Boys #30, and Seaguy The Slaves of Mickey Eye #2.

Covers:

Karakand · (05-04-2009, 11:09 PM)

DEADPOOL #10
ATOMIC ROBO SHADOW FROM BEYOND TIME #1
IRREDEEMABLE #2 (going to give this one another shot)

Vyer · (05-04-2009, 11:09 PM)

What is Mighty about, Viewt? How is it?

Lyte Edge · (05-04-2009, 11:12 PM)

What's up with The New Mutants? I don't keep up with this stuff anymore, but I'm seeing dead and de-powered mutants on the cover.

Gonna have to get Power Girl #1 though. LOVE Palmiotti/Conner's stuff.

diunxx · (05-04-2009, 11:21 PM)

Deadpool!

B_Rik_Schitthaus · (05-04-2009, 11:29 PM)

Why does every one have tits?

Spike Spiegel · (05-05-2009, 12:07 AM)

MAR090151 FLASH REBIRTH #2 (OF 5) $2.99 - Can't really remember what happened in #1, sadly.
MAR090160 POWER GIRL #1 $2.99 - WOOHOO!!! Check out the official thread!
MAR090200 SUPERGIRL COSMIC ADVENTURES IN THE 8TH GRADE #6 (OF 6) $2.50 - just LOOK at that cover and tell me you don't want this.
MAR090145 SUPERMAN WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3 (OF 12) $2.99 - can't wait, this mini has been incredible so far...
MAR092600 CABLE #14 XMW $2.99 - obligated because of Messiah War, but Cable is definitely the weaker series.

Also just noticed this... coincidental timing? :)

JAN094394 WALLY WOOD EDGE OF GENIUS SC $25.00

BUY POWER GIRL #1!

VisionaryQuest0 · (05-05-2009, 12:13 AM)

What's the story with New Mutants? I see a lot of the original cast in that picture. I was a big New Mutants fan back in the day.

Spike Spiegel · (05-05-2009, 12:14 AM)

Oh, before I forget here's something to chew on... who is it?

Dead · (05-05-2009, 12:15 AM)

I thought they were getting rid of that awful Cassandra Cain character

Penguin · (05-05-2009, 12:23 AM)

Oh man when did these start popping up on Mondays?
I'm still reading through my free stuff.

Blader5489 · (05-05-2009, 12:25 AM)

Originally Posted by diunxx:

Deadpool!

The only great one in the bunch this week.

I have been pleasantly surprised by Way's Deadpool so far. I had absolutely zero expectations for it considering the writer, but the last 9 issues have been the best Deadpool stuff I've read since Joe Kelly's run. Great great stuff.

calder · (05-05-2009, 12:26 AM)

Oh shit, my massive childhood love for New Mutants kicked in so hard just looking at that cover.

Magik, Warlock, Cannonball, Sunspot... shit Warlock alone has me. Hope Cypher is there, can't see on that small image. Cypher dying like a chump was freaking devastating to me back when, in the olden days when you opened a new comic book with no possible idea what would happen.

Spike Spiegel · (05-05-2009, 12:30 AM)

Want a preview? Here ya go:

Preview of New Mutants #1 @ ComicBookResources.com

I'd bite, but there's that $3.99 cover price. o_O

GCQuinton · (05-05-2009, 12:35 AM)

Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel:

Oh, before I forget here's something to chew on... who is it?

I ruled out Cassandra only for the simple fact that she's smiling. Sucks since Bruce just adopted her and I liked her as Batgirl.

Anyways, my list:

BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL THE NETWORK #1
FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH RUN #1
FLASH REBIRTH #2
MIGHTY #4
POWER GIRL #1
PROTOTYPE #2
SOLOMON GRUNDY #3
SUPERMAN WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3

AGENTS OF ATLAS #4
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #593
CABLE #14
DAREDEVIL NOIR #2
DEADPOOL #10
DESTROYER #2
EXILES #2
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #13
NEW AVENGERS REUNION #3
NEW MUTANTS #1
WAR OF KINGS #3

calder · (05-05-2009, 12:37 AM)

Ah, thanks. I'll definitely get it no questions asked, but the preview is alright so that's a plus. ;)

Sure looks like Doug on one of the variant covers but he's not on the roster page. Hmm.

ReconYoda · (05-05-2009, 12:44 AM)

Originally Posted by Dead:

I thought they were getting rid of that awful Cassandra Cain character

i dont think thats cassandra.....

Viewt · (05-05-2009, 01:05 AM)

Originally Posted by Vyer:

What is Mighty about, Viewt? How is it?

A man develops super powers (invulnerability, flight, super strength, etc) during World War II, and becomes a public government agent afterwards, named Alpha One. The series takes place during modern times, after Alpha One's government handler is brutally and mysteriously murdered. The story's told through the new handler, who was also saved as a child by Alpha One, and how he's adjusting to basically being the most powerful man in the world's best friend.

So far I'd give it a solid 7 out of 10, if I had to rate it. The first issue showed a lot of promise, but #2 was pretty dull. Luckily, #3 really picked things back up, and I think it's going to keep getting better. I think it's definitely worth checking out if the premise interests you.

doogles · (05-05-2009, 01:57 AM)

UMBRELLA ACADEMY IS NEXT WEEK FUCK YES.

I'm all over that Atomic Robo after free comic book day. I'm sure they'll be selling copies because of that.

SpiderJerusalem · (05-05-2009, 05:24 AM)

Farscape Strange Detractors #2
Buffy #25
Flash Rebirth #2
Power GIrl #1
Supergirl in the 8th grade #6
Trinity #49
Amazing Spiderman #593
Hulk Broken Worlds #2
Xmen First CLass Finals #4
New Mutants #1

This week Rocks, holy shit. Nine kickass/sorta kickass comics and trinity is almost over.

I might get Network also but I've been skipping the cowl stuff besides Oracle and the main book.

Foob · (05-05-2009, 05:28 AM)

Fuck yeah Mighty and Cable!!!!

my name is ed · (05-05-2009, 05:29 AM)

Im pretty much broke after this last weekend so Ill be unable to buy comics for a while. However, I do have a ton of unread comics. Does anybody know what else Marcos Martin has worked on? I loved his work on Brand New Day with Waid and Im reading the Dr Strange miniseries written by Vaughn and I love it. But I dont really know what else he has worked on

omg rite · (05-05-2009, 05:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel:

Oh, before I forget here's something to chew on... who is it?

Why is her costume sewn onto her face?

Pai Pai Master · (05-05-2009, 05:53 AM)

That Power Girl cover is quite subtle.

Viewt · (05-05-2009, 06:22 AM)

Originally Posted by my name is ed:

Im pretty much broke after this last weekend so Ill be unable to buy comics for a while. However, I do have a ton of unread comics. Does anybody know what else Marcos Martin has worked on? I loved his work on Brand New Day with Waid and Im reading the Dr Strange miniseries written by Vaughn and I love it. But I dont really know what else he has worked on

Well recently he did the Captain America Comics 70th Anniversary Special one-shot with James Robinson. Also, according to Wikipedia, he worked on Batgirl: Year One. Don't know about much else, other than that. Love his stuff, though.

SRG01 · (05-05-2009, 06:28 AM)

Nevermind Batgirl, why is there a female Iron Man? I've never really followed up on Iron Man, but.... wha?

Pai Pai Master · (05-05-2009, 06:34 AM)

Originally Posted by SRG01:

Nevermind Batgirl, why is there a female Iron Man? I've never really followed up on Iron Man, but.... wha?

Pepper.

ReconYoda · (05-05-2009, 06:34 AM)

Originally Posted by SRG01:

Nevermind Batgirl, why is there a female Iron Man? I've never really followed up on Iron Man, but.... wha?

Its Pepper Pots, tony left her a suit as shit hit the fan.

Lazy vs Crazy · (05-05-2009, 07:04 AM)

Bullseye is in Deadpool? Looks like I'll have to read it.

evil solrac v3.0 · (05-05-2009, 07:04 AM)

Originally Posted by ReconYoda:

Its Pepper Pots, tony left her a suit as shit hit the fan.

complete with breasts? so silly... anyways

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH RUN #1 (OF 6)
FLASH REBIRTH #2 (OF 5)
SUPERMAN WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3 (OF 12)

I wanna see what Barry is up to and the scum bag who killed J'onn.

Vyer · (05-05-2009, 07:10 AM)

Last week I picked up No Heroes 1, Ignition City 2 and Incognito 3.

So far pretty great. I'm not sold on No Heroes yet, but Ignition City was a pretty nice improvement over issue 1 and Incognito is just getting pretty fuckawesome.

Solid stuff.

G-Fex · (05-05-2009, 08:27 AM)

Originally Posted by evil solrac v3.0:

complete with breasts? so silly... anyways

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH RUN #1 (OF 6)
FLASH REBIRTH #2 (OF 5)
SUPERMAN WORLD OF NEW KRYPTON #3 (OF 12)

I wanna see what Barry is up to and the scum bag who killed J'onn.

metal curvy female body is hot.

BenjaminBirdie · (05-05-2009, 09:18 AM)

Originally Posted by doogles:

UMBRELLA ACADEMY IS NEXT WEEK FUCK YES.

I'm all over that Atomic Robo after free comic book day. I'm sure they'll be selling copies because of that.

Same here. Never read it before but that shit is awesome.

Mac the KNife · (05-06-2009, 01:03 AM)

Dayyyyymnnn

Best team-up since:

BenjaminBirdie · (05-06-2009, 01:06 AM)

Holy shit, Van Lente? I'm going to have to read this shit, now.

Skittleguy · (05-06-2009, 01:12 AM)

Ooo! New Mighty! I like this one!

krypt0nian · (05-06-2009, 01:15 AM)

Good to see another kryptonian getting her own monthly.

Plus now Adventure Comics looks like it will be at least partially Conner's book.

Great time to read Super books!

Oh and:

FUCK YES!

my name is ed · (05-06-2009, 02:01 AM)

I *have* to get that eminem comic

Ponn01 · 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by Spike Spiegel:

Oh, before I forget here's something to chew on... who is it?

snip

Thats Batmans cousin Tits McGee. Hey-yo

Also i'm saving quite a bit going with DCBS for my comics now but Marvels new "everything is 4 bucks and we are now throwing tons of one shots and minis at you" is killing me and i'm going to make some tough choices.

I'm thinking of dropping all the Dark Reign shit including Dark Avengers, Hawkeye, spiderman and xmen stuff. Good idea?

Going through Julys order that was just put up and that month is killing me with all the Blackest Night stuff and i'm trying to keep it low so I can put the first GI Joe trade and the new sweet looking Fables HC on my order.

Also did anyone else see they have a copy of Blackest Night 1 listed that comes with a Black Lantern ring?!!

Odious Tea · (05-06-2009, 02:12 AM)

Have run into some disposable income, about to hit Amazon for some TPB's, looking for some general recommendations.

What's good (preferably current, but will choose quality regardless) these days?

Viewt · (05-06-2009, 03:18 AM)

Originally Posted by R Squared:

Have run into some disposable income, about to hit Amazon for some TPB's, looking for some general recommendations.

What's good (preferably current, but will choose quality regardless) these days?

I just went through an Alex Robinson phase. I bought Box Office Poison for my friend's birthday and bought Tricked for myself. Both are fantastic (and can be found super cheap on Amazon). If you only want one, I'd say BOP is the better of the two.

Also, The Walking Dead Compendium comes out this week. The first 48 issues for only like $38 on Amazon.

If you want something more super-hero-y, I'd check out the released volumes of the new Nova series and Captain Britain and MI-13.

Odious Tea · (05-06-2009, 03:24 AM)

Originally Posted by Viewt:

I just went through an Alex Robinson phase. I bought Box Office Poison for my friend's birthday and bought Tricked for myself. Both are fantastic (and can be found super cheap on Amazon). If you only want one, I'd say BOP is the better of the two.

Also, The Walking Dead Compendium comes out this week. The first 48 issues for only like $38 on Amazon.

If you want something more super-hero-y, I'd check out the released volumes of the new Nova series and Captain Britain and MI-13.

Where were you five minutes ago? I decided to go with:

Deadpool (1-5)
Invincible Iron Man, Vol 2. (8-13)
Spider-Man: Crime and Punisher (574-577)

Took a risk with Deadpool bc I love comedy/action from Spidey, heard that's all Deadpool is. Hopefully I chose well. Also, yeah. I'm more of a super-hero-y kinda guy. Will keep your reccomendations in mind for the future, though. Thanks.

Viewt · (05-06-2009, 03:35 AM)

No worries - all three of those are really great choices. Especially Deadpool.

Guileless · (05-06-2009, 03:46 PM)

improvise5 · (05-06-2009, 05:17 PM)

Originally Posted by doogles:

I'm all over that Atomic Robo after free comic book day. I'm sure they'll be selling copies because of that.

Originally Posted by BenjaminBirdie:

Same here. Never read it before but that shit is awesome.

Atomic Robo is great. If you enjoyed the fcbd issue I highly recommend checking out the two available trades.

My pull this week:

Flash Rebirth #2
Jonah Hex #43
Deadpool # 10
Destroyer #2
Bang Tango #4
Jersey Gods #4
Killer of Demons #3
The Boys #30

Also, if anyone could help, I was thinking of jumping on Amazing Spider-Man but not sure where to start. Is the 24/7 arc ok to start with or should I go back?

BenjaminBirdie · (05-06-2009, 05:32 PM)

Star where Brand New Day starts in trades, but feel free to read 24/7 books as they arrive, as it's pretty much the launch of the next "phase" of the book.

RunWhiteBoyRun · (05-06-2009, 05:42 PM)

The Punisher/Eminem book was a fun read, not to be taken too seriously. Plus, it has Barracuda in it.

BenjaminBirdie · (05-06-2009, 05:43 PM)

Originally Posted by RunWhiteBoyRun:

The Punisher/Eminem book was a fun read, not to be taken too seriously. Plus, it has Barracuda in it.

That came out today?

RunWhiteBoyRun · (05-06-2009, 05:57 PM)

It's a Digital Comic-
http://www.marvel.com/punisher_and_eminem

Dr. Kitty Muffins · (05-06-2009, 06:12 PM)

I just wanted to share this pick for some odd reason:

http://elsloganero.files.wordpress.c...pg?w=418&h=576

Stephen Hawkman