Wednesday, March 25, 2009

SHIPPING LIST: MARCH 25, 2009
You can probably find complete shipping list updates on most major comics sites. Consider this an opportunity to either do all your info-shopping in the one place, or get a speculative perspective on what might be worth checking out. These are untested reads. Secret Wars on Infinite Earths can offer no guarantee or endorsement of quality. These are simply titles that may be of potential interest. Some items may ship late.

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The Independents...
JAN092389 AMBER ATOMS #2 $3.50
NOV082224 AMERICAN JESUS TP VOL 01 CHOSEN (MR) $9.99
JAN094060 CAPED #1 (OF 4) $3.99
JAN094123 DEATH DEFYING DEVIL #4 $3.50
DEC084168 PHANTOM GHOST WHO WALKS #1 SY BARRY CVR $3.99
JAN092404 SPAWN #190 $2.95
JAN094473 STREET FIGHTER II TURBO #5 CRUZ CVR A $3.95
FEB094404 TICK THE COMPLETE EDLUND TP (O/A) $35.00
JAN090109 UMBRELLA ACADEMY DALLAS #5 (OF 6) $2.99
JAN090103 USAGI YOJIMBO #119 $3.50

The Corporates...
JAN092492 AVENGERS INITIATIVE FEATURING REPTIL #1 $3.99
JAN090182 BATMAN BATTLE FOR THE COWL COMMISSIONER GORDON #1 $2.99
JAN092500 CAPTAIN AMERICA #48 $2.99
JAN092471 DARK REIGN ELEKTRA #1 (OF 5) DKR $3.99
JAN092512 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #24 $2.99
JAN092483 INCREDIBLE HERCULES #127 DKR $2.99
JAN090284 MADAME XANADU #9 (MR) $2.99
JAN098011 PLANETARY #1 SPECIAL EDITION $1.00
JAN090190 SUPERMAN #686 $2.99
JAN092490 WAR MACHINE #4 DKR $2.99
JAN090219 WONDER WOMAN #30 $2.99
JAN092540 X-FORCE CABLE MESSIAH WAR PROLOGUE XMW $3.99

The Spotlight...
- JAN092462 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #589 $2.99
2009 has given us an opportunity to put the atrocity of One More Day behind us, and begin the healing process. Fortunately for us, this hasn't been a one-way street. Over the past six months, or more, Marvel's Spider-Offices have clearly been revising the formula to reincorporate many familiar faces into the pages of Amazing, without necessarily retreading previous ground. Our last taste was #585, and with the return of Spot, #589 will very probably be our next! Legendary loser? Don't be ridiculous! The Spot might look a little ridiculous, but he's a lethal foe in the traditional sense!

- JAN090240 BATMAN THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #3 $2.50
For the first time in years I have a reason to be up with the sun on Saturday mornings! Batman: The Brave and the Bold has all the hallmarks of something utterly offensive to the modern Batman fan, and yet, with it's quirky references, no holds barred guest stars, and genuine enthusiasm for the source material, it's impossible to resist it's charms! a Golden Age garbed Green Arrow has proven to be an enjoyable regular on the show, and I have no reason to doubt that at $2.50, their adventures couldn't be just as enjoyable in print!

- JAN092503 DAREDEVIL #117 $2.99
After last issue's framing of the Kingpin's state of mind, you'd be some kind of madman not to want to see what happens when he finds his way back to New York City! Lady Bullseye and the Hand have intended to stoke the fire of Wilson Fisk's rage, they have instead created an unholy union that will seek to destroy them! The Kingpin and Daredevil are fighting on the same side as Ed Brubaker brings his tenure on the series to an end with the promise of a shock ending before the hand over to Andy Diggle!

- JAN090205 JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #31 $2.99
Several months after it's exciting conclusion, the aftermath of Final Crisis finally promises to be acknowledged in the pages of another book! Following on from Mary Marvel's appearances in recent issues of JSA; JLA tackles issues regarding the team's losses, most notably the apparent death of Batman. The unrelated expected departure of Superman for New Krypton also creeps in, along plans for an upcoming proactive League led by Hal Jordan and steered by the writing hand of James Robinson. It's unfortunate to see the team book in disarray again, so soon, but I find myself appreciating some of the metatextual references creeping in!

- JAN092464 NEW AVENGERS #51 DKR $3.99
With another pesky crossover out of the way, Bendis resumes his conceited effort to elevate The Hood to a higher status as a villain. This time the fall guy is Dr. Strange, who has been stripped of his title as Sorcerer Supreme due to various indiscretions over recent years. Dabbling in the dark arts (ie; during World War Hulk) have led him to relinquish the role, and now he's searching out a fitting heir to the throne. The Hood, Wiccan, Dr. Doom, Brother Voodoo, Scarlet Witch, Ghost Rider? Who will it be? I'm sure we'll find out after a few issues of dullard distraction...
At $3.99, you might wait for the actual conclusion.

- JAN090185 ORACLE #1 (OF 3) $2.99
Part of me really wants to assume this is going to be a great little mini-series, but with so many titles spawning out of the Battle for the Cowl era of Batman, I'm not sure I can do it. $2.99 is the right price for anyone braver than me. Oracle has been one of the most interesting characters in DC comics over the past few years, and I miss reading her supporting role in the various Bat-books (or JLA). Honestly, though, I'd probably rather have Birds of Prey back in action, than invest in a solo book. Fingers crossed she doesn't miraculously regain the use of her legs, and/or an inclination to be Batgirl.

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Know Your Trade...
NOV082224 AMERICAN JESUS TP VOL 01 CHOSEN (MR) $9.99
JAN092582 AVENGERS PREM HC HAWKEYE $24.99
DEC080158 CHECKMATE CHIMERA TP $17.99
JAN092604 DAREDEVIL TP LADY BULLSEYE $16.99
NOV080175 FLASH ARCHIVES HC VOL 05 $49.99
JAN092573 IMMORTAL IRON FIST PREM HC VOL 04 MORTAL IRON FIST $19.99
JAN092568 MMW X-MEN TP VOL 01 $24.99
JAN092584 OFF HB MARVEL UNIV A TO Z PREM HC VOL 07 $24.99
DEC080186 SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY HAWKSMOOR TP $19.99
DEC080165 SHOWCASE PRESENTS AMBUSH BUG TP VOL 01 $16.99
DEC082276 TED MCKEEVER LIBRARY HC VOL 03 METROPOL $39.99
FEB094404 TICK THE COMPLETE EDLUND TP (O/A) $35.00



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