Comic Shop Corner: December 11, 2013

We are on the brink of another new comic book day? Will this be the one bringing Doomsday? Doubtfull since nothing has been solicited... But that hasn't stopped comics before! Here's this week's highlights...

Dark Horse Comics:

Brain Boy #0

When the United States Secret Service needs to make sure a location is safe for the president, they call Matt Price, a.k.a. Brain Boy, the world's most powerful telepath. Raised by his parents' employer after their deaths, Matt studied and honed his incredible psychic abilities under the tutelage of Albright Industries. Jump back in time to one of Brain Boy's first missions with this #0 issue. He may have a powerful mind, but he's in over his head! Collects the Brain Boy run from Dark Horse Presents! This is a great jumping on point for new readers!

Also available: Halo Escalation #1, Star Wars #12, Abe Sapien #8, Conan And The People Of The Black Circle #3, X #8, Shaolin Cowboy #3, Clown Fatale #2, Eerie Comics #4, and many more!


DC Comics:

Justice League 3000 #1

The new series starring the heroes of today - tomorrow is now finally coming out, now with legendary artist Howard Porter (JLA) on board! But what are these heroes doing in the year 3000? And who (or what) brought them there? Get ready for a dose of wonder from the writing team of Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis! This book originally had Kevin Maguire (JLI and World's Finest) on art but he was let go causing a 2 month delay for the title.

Also available: Batman #26, Justice League #25, Forever Evil: Arkham War #3, Green Lantern Corps #26, Justice League Of America #10, Superman/Wonder Woman #3, Nightwing #26, Coffin Hill #3, World's Finest #18, Astro City #7, Batgirl #26, and many more!

IDW Publishing:

Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #4

The epic conclusion of this major crossover featuring 2 of the most popular pulp heroes of all time. In Central City, Denny and Cliff, AKA The Spirit and The Rocketeer, are on the trail of a deviously dangerous, glove-wearing foe. But will they be able to unravel the web of mystery and intrigue they have become embroiled in? Find out in the grand finale of Pulp Friction, as the two timeless characters finally discover the truth... Or do they? Plus as a bonus, we find out what happens to our hapless heroines, Betty and Ellen?

Also available: X-Files Season 10 #7, Indestructible #1, Powerpuff Girls #4, G.I. Joe #11, Danger Girl: The Chase #4, Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters #8, Wraith: Welcome To Christmasland #2, Star Trek Annual 2013, and many more!

Image Comics:

Dead Body Road #1

The men involved in his wife's death must die. All of them. Writer Justin Jordan (Luther Strode) and artist Matteo Scalera (Black Science, Indestructible Hulk) craft the bruising story of one man's revenge and the dark road he travels. Sounds a bit like The Punisher don't it? But have no fear, Jordan avoids dressing the titular character in black and is more emotionally damaged and broken then anything else. So although you may find Punisher-esque qualities, do not mistake this book for a carbon copy as this book has layers that Frank Castle has never even dreamed of.

Also available: Protectors Inc. #2, The Walking Dead #118, Alex + Ada #2, Invincible #107, Kampus #1, Chew #38, Lazarus #5, and many more!

Marvel Comics:

Superior Foes Of Spider-Man #6

Hot off being named one of the best mainstream comics of 2013 there is no better time to jump into SFoSM! You can't steal the head of Silvermane without severe repercussions - a lesson the Foes are about to learn the hard way! Don't miss out on the next action-packed chapters of the sleeper hit of Superior Spider-Month!

Also available: Mighty Avengers #4, Inhumanity: The Awakening#1, Captain America: Living Legend #4, Uncanny X-Men #15, Cataclysm: The Ultimates #2, Avengers A.I. #7, Marvel Knights: Hulk #1, Emerald City Of Oz #5, Wolverine and The X-Men #39, Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man #2, Marvel Universe: Avengers Assemble #3, Wolverine MAX #14, and many more!

Spotlight:


Super Genius Comics: WWE #1

That's right folks... World Wrestling Entertainment now officially has a comic book. Though major publishers aren't taking it seriously that didn't stop little known comic company Super Genius from enlisting legendary wrestler Mick Foley (Cactus Jack, Mankind) to pen an ongoing title for them. In 'Pandemonium Squared' Part 1 of 4. WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley brings us an all-new adventure straight from the world of WWE's powerful, ongoing clashes. It all starts with a fierce battle between WWE Champion John Cena and Mark Henry, but quickly turns into all-out chaos! Soon virtually every WWE Superstar faces off in a no-holds-barred Brawl to End it All - but what has caused the wrestlers to virtually go berserk? Can Vickie Guerrero and Booker T manage such chaos, or will Mr. McMahon have to step in? Featuring CM Punk, Fandango, Sheamus and more!