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Titans #12

The next Titans-centric event known as "Deathtrap" starts here. Well, maybe it started in several other places, but this is officially Part 1.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Sean McKeever
Artists:
Angel Unzueta, Wayne Faucher
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, April 10th, 2009

Scalped #27

The focus falls on Special Agent Baylis Earl Nitz this month, featuring art from Francesco Francavilla.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Francesco Francavilla
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Fri, April 10th, 2009

Green Lantern #39

Geoff Johns introduces the Orange Lanterns, and Phillip Tan reinvents himself as an artist.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Phillip Tan, Jonathan Glapion
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Fri, April 10th, 2009

Doktor Sleepless #12

Warren Ellis’s ongoing Avatar series keeps on getting better as a gang war heats up and the good Doktor’s plan takes a surprising turn.

Publisher:
Avatar Press
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Ivan Rodriguez
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, April 9th, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl #2

Tony Daniel continues his story about the void caused by Batman's death, but this mini-series feels like a retread of stories that were more enjoyable the first time around.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Tony Daniel
Artists:
Tony Daniel, Sandu Florea
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, April 9th, 2009

The Warlord #1

Mike Grell dusts off his old creation "The Warlord" for DC Comics, but is there really a demand for this title to come back?

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Mike Grell
Artists:
Joe Prado, Walden Wong
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Thu, April 9th, 2009

Superman: World of New Krypton #2

The introduction to New Krypton continues as Rucka, Robinson, Woods, Anderson, and Wands continue to add new pieces to the legend of Superman and his homeworld.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Greg Rucka, James Robinson
Artists:
Pete Woods
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Wed, April 8th, 2009

Timestorm 2009/2099 #1

This isn’t the year 2099 you remember, although there are some superficial similarities. Otherwise, both the writing and art fail to reach beyond mediocre levels of barely competent.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Brian Reed
Artists:
Eric Battle, Andrew Hennessy, Vicente Cifuentes
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, April 8th, 2009

Ignition City #1

After nearly three years, “Ignition City” finally debuts as Mary Raven travels to the island where space heroes go to die because her father the space hero has, well, died.

Publisher:
Avatar Press
Writer:
Warren Ellis
Artists:
Gianluca Pagliarani, Chris Drier
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, April 8th, 2009

Daredevil Noir #1

This Marvel Elseworlds story doesn't amount to much after one issue, but it sure looks great.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Alexander Irvine
Artists:
Tomm Coker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, April 8th, 2009

Captain Britain and MI:13 #12

"Captain Britain and MI: 13" may be halfway through a storyline, but this issue is as exciting a spot as any to jump on board.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Paul Cornell
Artists:
Leonard Kirk, Jay Leisten
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, April 7th, 2009

Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #1

Comedy anthology including D-Man, American Eagle, and the Mini-Marvels.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Eliopoulos, Brian Patchett, Jason Aaron, Chris Giarrusso
Artists:
Jacob Chabot, Xurxo G. Penalta, Richard Isanove, Chris Giarrusso
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, April 7th, 2009

All-New Savage She-Hulk #1

There's a new She-Hulk in town with a mission to find the greatest "Overman" of all, but she has to do so before time runs out.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Fred Van Lente
Artists:
Peter Vale, Robert Atkins, Nelson Pereira, Terry Pallot
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, April 7th, 2009

Exiles #1

The Tallus is back and bossing around a team of time-displaced heroes. Oh yeah, Blink is wearing the Tallus again too.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Salva Espin
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, April 7th, 2009

The Amazing Spider-Man #590

Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four –- together again, for the first time (as the saying goes).

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Barry Kitson, Mark Farmer
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, April 7th, 2009

Jersey Gods #3

“Jersey Gods” is finding its groove three issues in as Glen Brunswick and Dan McDaid juggle cosmic war and human annoyances.

Publisher:
Image Comics
Writer:
Glen Brunswick, Mark Waid
Artists:
Dan McDaid, Joe Infurnari
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Tue, April 7th, 2009

Ultimate Wolverine Vs. Hulk #4

The origin of Ultimate She-Hulk. Plus the origin of Ultimate Hamster-Hulk aka ‘Fuzzy.’ Yeah, it’s that kind of comic.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Damon Lindelof
Artists:
Leinil Francis Yu
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Mon, April 6th, 2009

Agents of Atlas #3

"Agents of Atlas" tells stories set in both the past and the present in a strong manner, but you can't help but wish that it would just stick with one or the other.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jeff Parker
Artists:
Clayton Henry, Gabriel Hardman
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Mon, April 6th, 2009

Wolverine: Weapon X #1

Jason Aaron brings back some Ninties-style superheroics but with his own lethal style.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Jason Aaron
Artists:
Ron Garney
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Mon, April 6th, 2009

Haunted Tank #5

The series concludes but the war rages on. Forever.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Frank Marraffino
Artists:
Henry Flint
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, April 5th, 2009

Justice Society of America #25

A throwdown with the (Black) Adam's Family that looks great but suffers from a weak ending.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Artists:
Jerry Ordway, Bob Wiacek
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Sun, April 5th, 2009

Captain America Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1

Marvel celebrates 70 years of comic goodness by kicking off a series of specials with the grandpappy of all their Timely heroes, Captain America.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
James Robinson, Joe Simon
Artists:
Marcos Martin, Jack Kirby
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Fri, April 3rd, 2009

Batman: Battle for the Cowl: Man-Bat #1

Kirk Langstrom returns to the skies of Gotham in this "Battle for the Cowl" tie-in.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Joe Harris
Artists:
Jim Calafiore
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, April 2nd, 2009

Glamourpuss #6

Dave Sim shifts focus to discuss advertising comics of the 1940s and ‘50s, and counts down the 10 blonde Mensa supermodels.

Publisher:
Aardvark-Vanaheim
Writer:
Dave Sim
Artists:
Dave Sim
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, April 2nd, 2009

The Boys #29

“We Gotta Go Now” concludes with the shocking revelation of the truth behind the G-Men, which leads to the most brutal confrontation the Boys have had yet.

Publisher:
Dynamite Entertainment
Writer:
Garth Ennis
Artists:
Darick Robertson
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Thu, April 2nd, 2009

The Outer Space Men

An original graphic novel, "The Outer Space Men" comes to Earth with a wave of nostalgia and an entertaining story packed in the pages of this book.

Publisher:
The Outer Space Men LLC
Writer:
Eric C. Hayes
Artists:
Rudolf Montemayor
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Thu, April 2nd, 2009

The Destroyer #1

Turns out, this long-forgotten Golden Age character is still alive and kicking butt. More of the latter than the former.

Publisher:
Marvel Max
Writer:
Robert Kirkman
Artists:
Cory Walker
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Thu, April 2nd, 2009

Franklin Richards: April Fools!

Marvel's latest "Franklin Richards" special is, unsurprisingly, pretty darn funny.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Eliopoulos
Artists:
Chris Eliopoulos
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Wed, April 1st, 2009

Invincible Iron Man #12

Iron Man fights Namor. Pepper Potts fights a jet. Maria Hill fights a cult led by a stoned crazy man. When you put it that way, this comic sounds awesome. It isn’t.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Matt Fraction
Artists:
Salvador Larroca
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, April 1st, 2009

Seaguy: Slaves of Mickey Eye #1

Seaguy is back with Lucky El Lorro in tow for more adventures of the mind-bending variety. It’s been five long years, but the wait was worth it.

Publisher:
Vertigo
Writer:
Grant Morrison
Artists:
Cameron Stewart
Reviewer:
Chad Nevett
Wed, April 1st, 2009

The Flash: Rebirth #1

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Geoff Johns
Artists:
Ethan Van Sciver
Reviewer:
Benjamin Birdie
Wed, April 1st, 2009

Pride and Prejudice #1

An adaptation of a classic that sucks the ironic wit from the source text and adds garish drawings in its place.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Nancy Butler
Artists:
Hugo Petrus
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Wed, April 1st, 2009

X-Force/Cable: Messiah War #1

Cyclops sends X-Force to meet Cable in the future, while Bishop makes a deal with Stryfe.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost
Artists:
Mike Choi
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Wed, April 1st, 2009

Battle for the Cowl: Oracle: The Cure #1

"Battle for the Cowl: Oracle: The Cure" has connections to "Batman," "Final Crisis," and "Birds of Prey," but forgets to actually make its lead character semi-competent.

Publisher:
DC Comics
Writer:
Kevin VanHook
Artists:
Julian Lopez, Fernando Pasarin, Bit, David Bryant
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, March 31st, 2009

Black Panther #3

T'Challa takes a stroll on the spiritual side of things while his sister, Shuri, continues her quest to become Wakanda's next champion.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Reginald Hudlin
Artists:
Ken Lashley, Paul Neary
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Tue, March 31st, 2009

Usagi Yojimbo #119

"Usagi Yojimbo" finishes up its own take on zombies, and Sakai's long-eared ronin warrior is as charming as ever.

Publisher:
Dark Horse Comics
Writer:
Stan Sakai
Artists:
Stan Sakai
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Tue, March 31st, 2009

X-Men: Sword of the Braddocks #1

Psylocke faces off against her nemesis, the villainous Slaymaster, as he hunts her down over several realities.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Chris Claremont, Adam Warren
Artists:
Scott Clark, Rick Mays
Reviewer:
James Hunt
Tue, March 31st, 2009

Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka Vol. 2

A major work from one of the best living mangaka, inspired by a famed "Astro Boy" story.

Publisher:
Viz, LLC
Writer:
Naoki Urasawa, Osamu Tezuka, Takashi Nagasaki
Artists:
Naoki Urasawa
Reviewer:
Timothy Callahan
Tue, March 31st, 2009

Mighty Avengers #23

Hulk, Iron Man, Hercules, Wasp, Jocasta, Vision, U. S. Agent, Stature, Amadeus Cho and Edwin Jarvis are the Mighty Avengers and this is the story of their battle against Chthon.

Publisher:
Marvel Comics
Writer:
Dan Slott
Artists:
Khoi Pham, Allen Martinez, Danny Miki
Reviewer:
Doug Zawisza
Mon, March 30th, 2009

The Incredibles: Family Matters #1

"The Incredibles: Family Matters" is certainly a fun and successful tie-in, but it understandably can't hit the heights of the original movie.

Publisher:
Boom! Studios
Writer:
Mark Waid
Artists:
Marcio Takara
Reviewer:
Greg McElhatton
Mon, March 30th, 2009
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