1) Fear Itself: Book of the Skull #1

Ed Brubaker and Scott Eaton kick off Marvel’s Fear Itself miniseries with this one shot prequel.  This issue focuses on Captain America, Namor, and the Red Skull and lays the groundwork for the upcoming series from Matt Fraction and Stuart Immonen.  If you plan on following Marvel’s next big event, you’ll want to pick this one up to make sure you’re in on the ground floor.

2) Ruse #1

Last week saw the release of Sigil #1, Marvel’s first foray into their publishing of CrossGen titles.  This week sees the release of Ruse, one of the most popular of the CrossGen books.  Original series writer Mark Waid returns to tell the Victorian detective’s latest tales alongside artist Mirco Pierfederici.  Don’t forget to pick up Sigil #1 too, which is still available at Heroes.

3) DC Universe Legacies #10

The popular DC series ends this week courtesy of the creative team of Len Wein, Jesus Saiz, Karl Story, Gary Frank, and Scott Kolins.  The series that started with DC’s earliest heroes wraps up with a retelling of more recent occurrences.  Blue Beetle fans should take note as the back up story features the classic Ted Kord incarnation of the character.

4) Avengers: Children’s Crusade: Young Avengers #1

While this is a one shot it does tie in with the current Avengers: Children’s Crusade miniseries.  While the issue’s premise of the Young Avengers all grown up will appeal to some readers, even those who don’t read the book should notice that legendary artist Alan Davis illustrates this issue.  Allan Heinberg also writes this issue, which should hold readers of the Children’s Crusade over until issue #5 is released next month.

5) Yo Gabba Gabba: Comic Book Time HC

It’s always nice to feature a great new kids book on the spotlight.  This anthology based on the popular kids show features contributions from several animators who work on the show, as well as a wide variety of comic talents like Evan Dorkin, Mike Allred, J. Bone, and even color art from Heroes’ own Creative Director, Rico Renzi!  This book will make a great gift for children that show an interest in reading comics but might be too young to jump into super hero books.

> Bonus Picks of the Week: Xombi #1, Morning Glories #8, Your Highness TP, Guild: Tink one shot, Captain America and Crossbones #1, and IZombie vol. 1 TP.