The Weekly Pull: Black Adam, The Silver Coin, Silver Surfer: Parable, and More
Aquaman & The Flash: Voidsong #1
- Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing
- Art by Vasco Georgiev
- Colors by Rain Beredo
- Letters by Troy Peteri
- Published by DC Comics
Aquaman and The Flash have a surprising number of things in common – not only are they getting blockbuster movies in the next year or so, but they're also (in a lot of continuities) founding members of the Justice League. This week's debut issue of Voidsong sees the pair joining forces to fight an extraterrestrial threat, and it seems as if the miniseries will capture the Bronze Age energy of the characters' first team-ups. The writing team of Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing are secret weapons in terms of telling surprising and entertaining DC stories, and Vasco Georgiev's art delightfully and excellently renders so many heroes and villains. Aquaman & The Flash Voidsong seems to be the spiritual successor to the Satellite Era adventures that its titular heroes have gone on for years, and I can't wait to see exactly what it has in store. -- Jenna Anderson
prevnextBlack Adam #1
- Written by Christopher Priest
- Art by Rafa Sandoval
- Colors by Matt Herms
- Letters by Willie Schubert
- Published by DC Comics
Black Adam is one of the most powerful characters in the DC Universe, and while those powers will be present in Christopher Priest and Rafa Sandoval's new limited series, Black Adam #1 looks to explore the man behind the powers and the potential legacy he leaves behind. Teth-Adam is a formidable foe in any situation, but his history is rooted in betrayal. How do those factors shape someone with such incredible power at their fingertips, and who could possibly step in those shoes, and would they even want to? Those compelling questions are more are front and center in Black Adam #1, and no DC fan will want to miss out on what happens next. -- Matthew Aguilar
prevnextClementine: Book One
- Written by Tille Walden, Robert Kirkman
- Art by Tillie Walden
- Published by Image Comics
I am not a big fan of The Walking Dead comics or the television show that they inspired. I've tried to get into both multiple times and have always quickly bounced off. Playing the first season of The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series is the only time I've enjoyed being immersed in the world of the hit franchise. What, then, am I doing here recommending this The Walking Dead graphic novel spinoff? Well, as I said, I'm not the biggest The Walking Dead fan, but I am a pretty big fan of Tillie Walden. With works like On a Sunbeam and Are You Listening?, Walden has asserted herself as one of the great cartooning talents of the 21st century. That her The Walking Dead work happens to center on Clementine, a central character in that Telltale Games series I enjoyed, is a happy bonus. Walden's name alone ought to be enough to attract the attention of even the most ardent Walking Dead skeptic. -- Jamie Lovett
prevnextHome Sick Pilots #15
- Written by Dan Watters
- Art by Caspar Wijingaard
- Letters by Aditya Bidikar
- Published by Image Comics
Home Sick Pilots seems like a comic made especially for me. It's a genre blender of ideas from sci-fi and horror. It's a love letter to the punk scene of the 1990s. It's got art from Caspar Wijingaard, who has been on my "must read" list since blowing my mind with Dynamite's Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt series a few years ago. And now it all comes to an end. The Old James House has what it wants. The only question left is whether or not the Home Sick PIlots are going to let him keep it. Home Sick Pilots has been a wild ride and I can't wait to see how it ends. -- Jamie Lovett
prevnextRogue Sun #5
- Written by Ryan Parrot
- Art by Abel, Simone Ragazzoni
- Colors by Chris O'Halloran
- Letters by Becca Carey
- Published by Image Comics
The larger picture is starting to come into focus, and after that earth-shaking twist in issue #4, some much-needed answers will be unearthed in Rogue Sun #5 Ryan Parrott has teased this is where the real story kicks into gear, and Simone Ragazzoni and Abel are set to deliver those answers with the stylish flair we've come to love from the series. If you've been waiting to jump on board, this is your sign to stop stalling and get moving, because the series is only going to soar higher from here. -- Matthew Aguilar
prevnextThe Silver Coin #11
- Written by James Tynion IV
- Art by Michael Walsh
- Colors by Toni Marie Griffin and Michael Walsh
- Letters by Michael Walsh
- Published by Image Comics
The Silver Coin returns for its third collection of issues featuring many of the best writers working in comics today, the inimitable horror stylings and storytelling of Michael Walsh, and a new backup feature from Fred Gorham. This series has captured the eye of horror enthusiasts across comics for good reason – its simple premise (i.e. a curse must feed) unlocks seemingly endless genre iterations all bound together by one dark secret. Every issue offers fresh imagery and twisted plotting that exceeds expectations, even when they're already sky-high. Now, James Tynion IV is prepared to take a crack at the curse and bring his impeccably terrifying sensibilities to bear on a small-town diner requiring fresh meat. It's bound to be a stomach-churning affair and promises to expand the connections between stories spanning nearly a millennia of human experience. Wherever The Silver Coin goes next, it's a sure bet that the next issue will be a can't-miss new take on terror. -- Chase Magnett
prevnextSilver Surfer Epic Collection: Parable
- Written by Steve Englehart and Stan Lee
- Art by Ron Lim, John Buscema, Moebius, Marshall Rogers, Joe Staton, and Rich Buckler
- Colors by Various
- Letters by Various
- Published by Marvel Comics
I am an enormous fan of Marvel Comics' Epic Collection series – the colorful successor to the newsprint Essential volumes from years ago. Each installment collects twenty-plus issues of classic comics from key eras in Marvel lore. This upcoming collection of Silver Surfer issues labeled "Parable" highlights one of the absolute eras in the character's history. The title itself is from the iconic two-issue story drawn by the inimitable Moebius and penned by Stan Lee. As if that were not enough, it also includes the work of John Buscema depicting a showdown with Mephisto, and dozens of larger-than-life cosmic Marvel entities like Ego the Living Planet, the Elders of the Universe, and of course, Galactus. It's a volume that defines the shape and scope of cosmic Marvel in a classic set of styles still capable of blowing readers' minds in 2022. Any superhero fan intrigued by powerful entities reimagining the universe cannot miss this collection of truly epic Silver Surfer stories. -- Chase Magnett
prevnextSuperman's Pal Jimmy Olsen's Boss Perry White #1
- Written by Various
- Art by Various
- Published by DC Comics
I'm always an advocate of any DC title that highlights the underappreciated supporting characters of the publisher's arsenal, so the idea of Perry White getting the spotlight made me delighted, to begin with. But everything from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen's Boss Perry White seems like a slam-dunk collector's item, beginning with a new original story from the truly incredible Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen creative team led by Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber. That, combined with an array of key reprints tied to Perry's storied history, makes this a must-read for any Superman fans — or just those who are fans of the geeky corners of DC's history. — Jenna Anderson
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