1) Amazing Spider-man #666

The prelude to Dan Slott’s “Spider Island” storyline kicks off this issue, and features nice art from Avengers Initiative and Secret Warriors alum Stefano Caselli.  In a story where any and everyone starts manifesting spider powers, it’s going to be interesting to see how Spider-man reacts.  Also available is the ultra rare, Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find variant of this issue, which is only available at our store!

2) Captain America and Bucky #620

You know Cap recently relaunched with a new #1 issue courtesy of Ed Brubaker and Steve McNiven.  The old numbering continues this week with the old title focusing on World War II era stories features Cap and Bucky.  Brubaker teams with co-writer Marc Andreyko and Chris Samnee, artist of the acclaimed Thor: the Mighty Avenger series.  The idea that this series will focus on untold war tales of the classic characters makes this a very promising title, and Samnee’s art alone should make you want to check out this book.

3) League of Extraordinary Gentlemen III: Century 1969

Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill return with another volume of their modern classic.  Set against the backdrop of the drug-fueled culture of the late ’60’s, Moore and O’Neill clearly had a lot of fun crafting this volume of the series.  Moore’s literary knowledge and mystical leanings should especially lend themselves to an interesting take on this particular cultural era.

4) DC Retroactive ’70s: Green Lantern, Justice League of America, Superman

Unsure of how DC is changing all their titles and characters with their upcoming reboots and relaunches? Then these books are for you!  These books feature new and reprinted material focusing on characters as you might remember them from the ’70’s.  Among the talented creators working on these issues are: Martin Pasko, Eduardo Barreto, Dennis O’Neil, Mike Grell, Cary Bates, and Charlotte’s own Andy Smith, who contributes great art to the Justice League of America book.

5) Dave Stevens’ Complete Sketchbook

IDW collects all four of Dave Stevens’ Sketchbooks that he produced to sell at San Diego Comic Cons of years past.  There are also over 100 never before published pieces.  With new collections of Stevens’ classic Rocketeer series, and a new anthology featuring talented artists paying homage to his famous creation, it’s a great time to celebrate this legendary illustrator.

> Bonus Picks of the Week: The Mighty Thor #4, Batman: The Dark Knight #4, X-men: Schism #2, Action Comics #903, Fear Itself: The Worthy #1, American Vampire #17, and Wolverine/Deadpool: Decoy.