SPOTLIGHT ON NEW RELEASES :: OCTOBER 26

October 25, 2011 at 9:14 am By:

1) Incredible Hulk #1

Marvel continues their wave of relaunches with this new title from Jason Aaron and Marc Silvestri.  Aside from offering an easy jumping on point for new readers, this new series should appeal to longtime Hulk fans because for the first time it features a story where Hulk and Banner are existing as separate beings.  With critically acclaimed work on characters like Wolverine and Ghost Rider, Aaron is a natural choice to write the Hulk.  Silvestri’s involvement is a bit surprising, but it could represent the artist’s desire to raise his profile like fellow Image founder Jim Lee is currently doing at DC.

2) Spaceman #1

There are lots of reasons to pick up this book: 1) It reunites the acclaimed creative team of 100 Bullets, writer Brian Azzarello, artist Eduardo Risso, and cover artist Dave Johnson. 2) Spaceman aims to turn science fiction on its ear the way 100 Bullets offered a new twist on crime fiction. 3) This is only a nine issue series, and this first issue is only $1.00! 4) If you’re not familiar with 100 Bullets, don’t worry! This series focuses on a genetically engineered protagonist, space pirates, and a post apocalyptic, intergalactic scenario, all of which should appeal to lots of sci fi fans.

3) Disney Mickey Mouse HC vol. 2: Treasure Island

Cheers to Fantagraphics for collecting these classic Floyd Gottfredson Mickey Mouse strips.  This second volume collects more of Gottfredson’s work from the thirties, and contains Mickey’s encounters with pirates, mad scientists, and exotic locales like jungles and creepy castles.  These strips also remind us that early Mickey stories were far removed from Disney’s later efforts to make Mickey a primarily youth oriented property.  Gottfredson’s strips are full of action, adventure, and even satire, and easily enjoyable to adults as well as kids.  Also available this week is a 2 volume box set containing both the first two Gottfredson Mickey books.

4) All Star Western #2

Don’t let All Star Western get lost in the new DC 52 shuffle.  Not only does this new series continue the well executed Jonah Hex stories from Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, but it features some impressive artwork from Moritat.  The creators have also pushed the character into an interesting new direction by having him team up with Amadeus Arkham (of Arkham Asylum fame) to hunt down Gotham City’s first serial killer.  All Star Western is shaping up to be a book that consistently delivers good stories, solid artwork, and a direction that should appeal to fans of Westerns and DC’s tumultuous history.

5) Wolverine and the X-men #1

Jason Aaron and Chris Bachalo kick off this new X title that features Wolverine taking several mutants back to the ruins of the old X mansion in Westchester to start up a new school.  Along with classic mutants like Beast, Kitty Pryde, and Iceman, Wolverine’s team also includes the likes of Quentin Quire, Toad, and several younger mutants.  What stands out to me about this new book is that it returns Wolverine to an essential part of his character.  Some might think it odd to see Logan in the role of school headmaster, but he always played the role of mentor to younger mutants like Kitty Pryde and Jubilee, so this seems like a natural progression and return for the character.

> Bonus Picks of the Week: Aquaman #2, Avengers Solo #1, Daredevil #5, Flash #2, Justice League Dark #2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing #3, Ultimate Comics Ultimates #3, and Walking Dead #90.

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