Thoughts of November make me thankful for all the great comics we’ve had this year and we still have a couple of months to look forward to before 2012 draws to a close.  Get ready to pass the pumpkin pie and settle into a month of delicious comics.  Check out the following books in the latest issue of Previews, and let the store know if you’d like any of these for yourself!

Marvel Now! Young Baby Variants: November is the month of adorable over at Marvel thanks to the talented Skottie Young and his baby versions of the characters.  They’re so cute that I can’t even begin to pick a favorite.  Angry baby Hulk and baby Galactus with his pacifier are currently in the lead, but that could change at any moment.  (page 4 of Marvel Previews)

Thor: God of Thunder #1 and #2: Jason Aaron takes on another huge title with the latest Thor series in which our Norse god finds himself in search of a serial killer of gods.  Plus, Esad Ribic art! (pages 16-19 of Marvel Previews)

Bonus Pick: All New X-Men #1 and #2: Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen are teaming up to bring readers an interesting take on the X-Men when Professor X’s original five students are brought to the present.  This will be a good book for non-readers who enjoyed the X-Men: First Class movie.  (pages 8-11 of Marvel Previews)

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FABLES  #121: The final chapter of “Cubs in Toyland”. This is the climax of one of the best FABLES story arcs in recent years.  Fabulously produced by the regular team of Bill Willingham,  Mark Buckingham, and Steve Leioloha. Cubs in Toyland has been so emotionally difficult to read, I  almost dread what is in store in this final issue.  It is a truly harrowing tale for any parent or for any child who has had responsibility dumped on them far too soon.  I know I will never be able to watch Rudolph or Toy Story in the same light ever again. Brilliant and painful– a must read.

JUSTIN’S PICK :: GODZILLA: HALF CENTURY WAR #2: James Stokoe is quite the one-man show, as evinced in his singular solo series Orc Stain. Here he turns his considerable talents to the King of All Monsters, crafting visual granduer and expanding the mythos with new characters and perspectives. Issue one flew out the door, so don’t miss #2.

RICO’S PICK :: STUMPTOWN: THE CASE OF THE BABY IN THE VELVET CASE #1: If I don’t talk about the stuff I work on who will?! The first Stumptown series by Greg Rucka and Matthew Southworth was a really fun Rockford Files style detective story. I’m very happy to see Dex back for what is sure to be another wild ride. Full disclosure, I color this series so I may be biased. Full full disclosure, I agreed to color it because I loved the story Rucka and Southworth were telling.

HEATHER’S PICK :: WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN #16: The somewhat adorable tween Hellfire Club makes a reappearance this month with a business plan that’s booming thanks to the governments of the world and the Phoenix Five.  Fear of mutants got you down? No worries as the Hellfire Club has you covered with various Sentinels for all your mutant fighting needs.  Wonder how Wolverine will deal with these undisciplined brats and their nasty robots?  Sounds like someone needs detention!

BRIDGIT’S PICK :: UNCANNY X-FORCE #31:

This series is SO GOOD you guys! Remender is doing a fantastic job of keeping the story, adventure, and character interactions fresh and fun. The artwork has been consistently gorgeous, arcs trading off from one great artist to another. Last issue focused on the kidnapping of Evan – the mutant Genesis, or “kid Apocalypse” – and I can’t wait to read #31 on Wednesday!

ANDY’S PICK :: LOVE & ROCKETS: NEW STORIES TP VOL 05: Short and sweet: It’s 100 pages of new comic stories by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez.  They only publish one issue of Love and Rockets per year and it is always worth the wait and it always one of the best books published in any given year.  Please try this issue.  This is a perfect place to dive in. You will be doing yourself a huge favor.  It is not just good; it is great.  And it’s only 14.99!!!!

DOUG’S PICK :: SPONGEBOB COMICS #12: It’s not for me, though, my 7 year old, Anna asks me regularly if there is a new Spongebob Squarepants this week.  When I can tell her yes and I see the way her eyes light up and the excitement in her voice rises, I know I’m raising her right and this is the pick of the week in my household. Spongebob the comic,  just like SpongeBob the TV show, isn’t just for kids; I especially enjoy James Kolchaka’s contributions.  It’s  a whimsical read for you, and a gateway comic for kids.

JUSTIN’S PICK :: BULLETPROOF COFFIN TP VOL 02 DISINTERRED: If you missed this wonderfully bizarre comic in its regular issue format, you are depriving yourself of a rare chemistry. David Hine and Shaky Kane work as a seamless team, turning countless pop culture trends on their ears, with equal parts dread and nostalgia. Volume one was essentially an episode of Twin Peaks with superheroes; Disinterred ups the weird ante considerably. Check it out.