The 7 Comics You Should Read This Week: September 20th Edition
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Jamie Lovett: 'Angelic' #1
If you're looking for something truly different, Simon Spurrier and Caspar Wijngaard have just the thing for you.
That would be their new series Angelic, which introduces readers to a world filled with imagination and danger, all through the eyes of one flying monkey named Qora, who is conflicted about the role she plays in the universe and amongst her people.
Sounds interesting right? Might as well hop on now!
Angelic #1 is written by Simon Spurrier with art by Caspar Wijingaard. The description is included below:
"NEW ONGOING SERIES PREMIERE! WINGED MONKEYS! TECHNO-DOLPHINS! QUANTUM ALLEYCATS! Humanity's long gone. Its memory lingers only as misunderstood rituals among mankind's leftovers: the genetically modified animals they used and abused for eons. But for one young flying monkey, QORA, the routines are unbearable. All she wants is to explore.
Instead she's expected to settle down, to become a mother...to lose her wings. Eisner nominee SIMON SPURRIER (The Spire, CRY HAVOC, X-Men Legacy) and rising-star CASPAR WIJNGAARD (LIMBO, Dark Souls, Assassin's Creed) present your new bittersweet adventure obsession: teenage rebellion and animal antics amidst the ruins of civilization!—Think WALL-E by way of Watership Down. Fly, my pretties!"
Angelic #1 is in stores this Wednesday.
Russ Burlingame: 'Big Trouble In Little China: Old Man Jack' #1
The world just isn't done with Jack Burton, and the fan-favorite hero will be called into action once more at the ripe old age of 60 to save the world from hell itself.
The story takes place in the future but features a familiar name in the villainous Ching Dai, who has found a way to literally bring Hell to Earth. All that stands between him and world domination? Jack Burton, armed with his epic resourcefulness and a broken radio.
So yeah, sounds like a roaring good time.
Big Trouble In Little China: Old Man Jack #1 is written by John Carpenter and Anthony Burch with art by Stephane Roux. The description is included below:
"From John Carpenter (director of Big Trouble in Little China, Halloween, The Thing, Escape from New York) and Anthony Burch (writer of Borderlands 2) comes the story of old man Jack Burton's final ride in the Pork-Chop Express.
The year is 2020, and hell is literally on Earth. Ching Dai, sick of relying on screw-ups like Lo Pan to do his bidding, has broken the barriers between Earth and the infinite hells, and declared himself ruler of all. Sixty-year-old Jack Burton is alone in a tiny corner of Florida with only his broken radio to talk to, until one day it manages to pick up a message. Someone is out there in the hellscape, and they know a way to stop Ching Dai."
Big Trouble In Little China: Old Man Jack #1 is in stores this Wednesday.
Matt Mueller: 'World Of Animosity' #1
Animosity has been one of the most enjoyable series of the year, and now fans can get an even closer look at this crazy and brutal world.
World of Animosity will explore the histories of some of your favorite characters, while also catching readers up on the surreal road trip thus far. Plus you'll get character designs, never before seen artwork, and plenty of new details in the ongoing mystery of this imaginative world.
World of Animosity #1 is written by Marguerite Bennett with art by Rafael de Latorre, Juan Doe, and Rob Schwager. You can find the official description below:
"A journey through an apocalypse like none ever imagined—this singular one-shot brings readers and fans alike an exclusive look at the characters, creatures, maps, mysteries, enemies, histories, and the road-so-far in a world where the Animals have risen up to take revenge. This standalone collection includes a variant cover gallery, character designs, never-before-seen artwork, and summaries that will not only bring new readers up to speed, but allow existing readers to dive deep with new information into stories they already love!"
World of Animosity #1 is in stores this Wednesday.
Jenna Anderson: 'Wonder Woman/Conan' #1
Wonder Woman has come across her share of heroes throughout her career, but she's probably never met someone quite like Conan.
Two legends finally meet face to face, but how exactly is that possible? Who are they fighting? How does Conan keeps his hair looking so shiny? So many questions and fans will get answers later this week!
Wonder Woman/Conan #1 is written by Gail Simone with art by Matt Ryan and Aaron Lopresti. The description is included below:
"What makes one a legend? How do legends carve their names into history, when countless others are forgotten? Wonder Woman and Conan the Barbarian are destined by the fates to be legendary, but when their stories collide, will both emerge victorious, or will the fickle Gods cut their lives short? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics."
Wonder Woman/Conan #1 is in stores this Wednesday.
Megan Peters: 'Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel' #1
Even the staunchest of Captain Marvel fans can admit that this hasn't exactly been her best year. That's part of the reason that the current Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan hasn't had much to do with her as of late, but that will all change when Ms. Marvel finds herself walking in Carol's footsteps.
Granted, it isn't in the way one might expect, as Ms. Marvel will suddenly be at Carol's former workplace. What does this all have to do with Kamala? Guess you'll just have to read and find out.
Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1 is written by G. Willow Wilson with art by Paolo Villanelli, and you can find the official description below:
"Ms. Marvel's falling out with her idol Carol Danvers, a.k.a. the Mighty Captain Marvel, just took a BIZARRE turn! Kamala suddenly finds herself as an intern at Woman Magazine - Carol's former place of employment! Between cozying up to her boss, filing back issues, and her usual super-heroing, how will Kamala find time to figure out what got her here in the first place?"
Generations: Ms. Marvel & Ms. Marvel #1 is in stores this Wednesday.
J.K. Schmidt: 'Star Wars Adventures' #2
Rey is taking that whole good Samaritan act to new heights in the latest volume of Star Wars Adventures, as a certain curmudgeonly Unkar Plutt does not inspire heroism in most people.
Fortunately for Plutt, Rey isn't most people, so it's up to her to save him whether she likes him or not. Who knows, maybe this will inspire him to be a bit nicer to people...okay, probably not, but one can hope.
Star Wars Adventures #2 is written by Cavan Scott with art by Derek Charm and Elsa Charretier. You can find the description below:
"Introducing an exciting new era in all-ages Star Wars comics! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories, starring your favorite Star Wars characters from all the films! This debut issue will reveal Rey's early adventures on Jakku as well as a comical tale of clone catastrophe!
Rey is forced to save the life of the unpleasant Unkar Plutt! Will she be able to outwit the off-worlders who have captured him?"
Star Wars Adventures #2 is in stores this Wednesday.
Charlie Ridgely: 'Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man' #4
Boy, sometimes Peter Parker just can't catch a break.
A longtime villain decided to go and get an upgrade without even so much as a Facebook event invitation. Seriously, if you're going to show up without any warning you should really re-evaluate your villain superhero etiquette handbook. Seriously, it's on page five.
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #4 is written by Chip Zdarsky with art by Adam Kubert. You can find the official description below:
"A classic villain has reinvented himself, and it does not bode well for Spider-Man! And what is J. JONAH JAMESON up to NOW?!"
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #4 is in stores this Wednesday.
