Comic Shop Corner: December 4, 2013

Wednesday means comics! Comics means happy Donny! Happy Donny means nothing since no one cares about my happiness... Awww I made myself sad... Let's see if this weeks comics can cheer me up.

Dark Horse Comics

Hellboy In Hell #5

Whether this is your first time or you're a die hard fan, Hellboy in Hell is the kicker to a very big chapter in Hellboy's world. That's right kiddos. Evey issue of Hellboy since 1994 has been leading up to this chapter. In this issue Hellboy helps a confused man who sold his soul for a magic whip-a story inspired by one of the stranger Grimm's fairy tales. Do you even need a better reason to read these books? How about Dave Stewart, Hellboy artist extraordinaire is back to drawing the red menace.

Also available: Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle #1, Star Wars #4 (Lucas Draft), Michael Avon Oeming's The Victories #7, Occultist #3, Catalyst Comix #6, Grindhouse Doors Open At Midnight #3, and many more!


DC Comics

Swamp Thing #26

The Avatar of the Green has something to prove, and he's going to do it by killing Animal Man and/or destroying the world - not necessarily in that order! Plus, the origin of Swamp Thing's newest foe, the implacable Seeder, in a story filled with appearances from some of the DCU's darkest magical denizens! I love me some cameos.

Also available: Detective Comics #26, Earth 2 #18, Green Lantern #26, Trillium #5, Action Comics #26, Fairest #21, Green Arrow #26, Batman/Superman #6, Batwing #26, DC Universe Vs. The Masters Of The Universe #3, Looney Tunes #216, Hinterkind #3, Stormwatch #26, Movement #7, Trinity Of Sin: The Phantom Stranger #14, and many more!

IDW Publishing

Deadworld Restoration #1

The zombie classic returns in an all new series from the same creative team that brought you the acclaimed War of the Dead. The lepers have been slaughtered, the people who escaped the breeder pits head for the safety of New Washington, and now the zombies are under the control of Donna, the half-human/half-zombie hybrid. With King Zombie dead, she leads the zombies. Or does she? This dark horror tale promises to keep you on the edge of your seat for all 4 issues.

Also available: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series #8: Shredder, Star Trek: Khan #3, Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye #24, Doctor Who #16, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #197, Triple Helix #3, Judge Dredd #14, Dinosaus Attack #5, and many more!

Image Comics

Spawn #238

A history of war and the origin of the dead zone! Jim's struggle to control his new life is put into perspective as Cogliostro reveals the secrets of the Dead Zone. From the temptations of Eden to the wars of today, the whole of human history has been tainted with conflict. While Cogliostro's motives may not be clear, his first lesson for Jim just may change his life...and alter the course of Heaven and Hell's eternal war... FOREVER!!! Spawn is one the longest running numbered comic out there. Don't wait, start reading now!

Also available: Burn The Orphanage: Born To Lose #2, Great Pacific #12, Carbon Grey Volume 3 #1, Reality Check #4, Prophet #41, Invincible Universe #8, Think Tank #11, Velvet #2, Elephantmen #52, and many more!

Marvel Comics

Inhumanity #1

After Infinity, the Marvel Universe has changed. The Avengers find themselves face to face with Karnak who has discovered the secret of the Inhumans that will shake the Marvel U to its core. This is the first of what should be a major event crossing over everything in Marvel and it's being spearheaded by Matt Fraction (Hawkeye, Sex Criminals)!

Also available: Superior Spider-Man #23, Avengers Annual 2013 #1, Daredevil: Dark Knights #7, Cataclysm: The Ultimates Last Stand #2, Guardians Of The Galaxy #9, Amazing X-Men #2, Fearless Defenders #12. Marvel Knights: Spider-Man #3, Deadpool #20, Young Avengers #13, Marvel Knights: X-Men #2, Iron Man #19, Longshot Saves The Marvel Universe #3, Indestructible Hulk Annual #1, and many more!

Spotlight

Archaia Entertainment: Mouse Guard Legends Of The Guard #4

The 2011 Eisner Award winner for Best Anthology is back with a second volume! In the mouse tavern known as the June Alley Inn, a new round of storytelling begins between the patrons. Their goal is to be declared the best story of the night in hopes of having their outstanding debt to the barmaid forgiven. Each story is written and illustrated by a different creator, while Mouse Guard creator David Petersen supplies the tavern scenes! The final three mouse tales are told in the storytelling competition at the June Alley Inn in this last Issue of Legends of the Guard Vol 2. Writer/artist veteran Bill Willingham, concept painter and first-time comic storyteller Jackson Sze, illustrator Justin Gerard and pianist & composer Cliff Monear all lend their talents to round out the remaining tales about outwitting a menacing beast, the mapping of distant lands, and a folksong telling of magical puppets. June must then make her decision for which story has entertained her the most and clear that storyteller's past debts to the inn!