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by Wayne Markley
Every month there are a batch of new number ones being released. practically every publisher is trying new concepts or concepts. a few of them take off as well as discover an audience as well as some die a quick death. Every when in a while I like to stop as well as look at these new releases. I ought to note that all of these books are new releases, not nessarially a new character or concept. likewise practically all of these books have no much more than four problems out at this point so they are extremely early in their runs as well as books I have not cared for may turn around as well as ended up being excellent books. I have discovered books I liked turn south as well as end up dropping as, over time, I did not continue to delight in the title. As there are so numerous new releases every month, even week, this is just a small choice of all of the new number ones.
Ghost Rider #1
First up is Ghost Rider. now this is at least the fifth (likely more) relaunch of the Ghost Rider character, because Johnny Blaze very first appeared as the flaming skull hero in marvel Spotlight. (Ghost Rider was very first a western character dressed all in white, from head to toe, in the 1950s from magazine Enterprises). The Johnny Blaze Ghost Rider was a stunt motorcycle rider (inspired by Evel Knievel) who makes a offer with the devil to save his girlfriend’s father. because then there have been at least three other Ghost bikers (and the origin has been revised over the years), all whom have been possessed by the Spirit of Vengeance. because the early stories, this has ended up being what makes the person who is Ghost Rider who they are, even though the devil still plays into the mythos. The present book revolves around Johnny Blaze, the present ruler of Hell, whose power is being challenged by practically everybody so he has to discover new methods to fight off the hoard of challengers. Also, Danny Ketch, the second Ghost Rider, has his own issues. This series is written by Ed Brisson as well as beautifully drawn by Aaron Kuder. This is a series I am kind of on the fence on, as there are moments of greatness in these early issues, which depends heavily on Ghost Rider’s (Johnny Blaze) recent appearances in other books leading as much as this series. the most recent Ghost Rider series prior to this featured Robbie Reyes, who has not played part of this new series so far. I will keep reading it for now, as it is only four problems in, however in the long term I am not offered on it, at least not yet. A couple of other side notes, Ghost Rider (Robbie Reyes) is likewise a member of the present lineup of the Avengers (and is far much more powerful than ever before) as well as he was likewise featured in the fourth season of the TV show, Agents of SHIELD, which was excellent by the way, as well as quickly the very best season of that show.
Metal guy #1
Metal guy is a present maxiseries (12 issues) from DC Comics. The metal guy are a group of five robots developed out of particular metals (Gold, Tin, Mercury, Iron, as well as the only female character, Platinum) developed by Wil Magnus. They are lifelike as well as have characters as well as powers that associate to the properties of their namesake metal. They very first appeared in showcase in the mid-1960s complied with by their own series that ran till the early 1970s. because then they have been revived as well as guest starred in a number of different books as well as series, none of which truly stand apart to me. The one exception is the collection of stories from the miniseries Legends of Tomorrow that was written by Len Wein as well as drawn by Yildiray Cinar. The present series is written by Dan DiDio as well as drawn by Shane Davis. This series when once again focuses on the five metal guy as well as Doc Magnus as well as introduces Nth metal guy from the Dark Universe, from the metal miniseries. I have delighted in this new series so far as the characters feel like the comic I checked out in the 1960s as well as is extremely much an action packed comic. I do not care for the ties to metal as I truly did not care for that story, even though the events in metal have defined the contemporary DC Universe. Thankfully, the metal elements of the story are relatively small. My when criticism of the book is it is it feels stretched out as well as quickly might be a six problem series instead of 12. however alas, that is what contemporary comics are.
Thor #1
Marvel may lead the pack when it concerns new series. Well, relaunching characters over with number ones. one of the most recent character to be relaunched is Thor. After Jason Aaron’s remarkable run on the God of Thunder, Donny Cates as well as Nic Klein have introduced a new handle Thor. While I would believe complying with up Aaron’s run wouldbe a near impossible task, Cates has taken Thor in a extremely different direction, however well with in his wheelhouse. The story opens with Thor as Galactus’ herald. Over the very first two problems that are out so far, this is a excellent book. It is nothing like the preceding run, as well as I have no concept exactly how we landed up where we are, as Cates drops the visitor in the middle of a whole new world for Thor as well as has not explained any type of of it yet. however the story so far is action packed as well as entertaining. I am sucked into this story as well as I cannot wait to see where this story is going as well as exactly how it got here. Plus, I truly delight in Klein’s artwork which captures that grandeur of a cosmic story of this nature. A fun read.
Everything
Finally there is a book from Dark equine called Everything. It is written by Christopher Cantwell as well as beautifully drawn by I.N.J. Culbard. This is a series of miniseries (five issues) telling a story of a little town where the center of town is the megastore where you can get everything. (Thus the name of the series, as well as it is not so loosely based on WalMart). This story tells about the inner workings of the large retail business that is full of twists as well as turns you would not expect. It is a excellent mix of social commentary as well as science fiction as there is far much more to this retail company than what you see on the surface. I truly delight in this book, even though the sales are truly poor. I desire much more people would try this book as it is unlike anything currently being published. The writer, Christopher Cantwell, is likewise the developer as well as show runner of the television show Halt as well as catch Fire.
Superman’s buddy Jimmy Olsen #7
That is it for this time. There are likewise a number of other books I ought to have discussed however area is limited. I would suggest that you do have a look at DC’s Jimmy Olsen maxiseries by Matt fraction as well as Steve Lieber. It is a like letter to DC’s comics from the 1960s while telling a contemporary story in one of the most innovative fashions I have seen in years.
As usual, I would like to hear from you as to what you believe of these four books. have you checked out them? What books am I overlooking? The very first month of 2020 has just wrapped up as well as I am sure there are tons of much more number ones to come. based on these four books (even though many of them started in 2019), I am optimistic about the future of contemporary comics, at least in terms of great reading. all of these thoughts are mine as well as do not show the world of Westfield Comics or their employees. I can be reached at MFBWAY@AOL.COM or on Facebook at Wayne Markley if you desire to disagree with me or make some suggestions! As always…
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