The Weekly Pull: Amazing Spider-Man, Teen Titans: Robin, Clear, and More
Amazing Spider-Man #21
- Written by Zeb Wells
- Art by John Romita Jr.
- Inks by Scott Hanna
- Colors by Marcio Menyz
- Letters by Joe Caramagna
- Published by Marvel Comics
The current run of Amazing Spider-Man from Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr. has been great, and some would even call it the best ongoing of 2022. The current status quo is built on Peter Parker having done something bad that drove all of his friends, loved ones, and allies away, even those who helped him pull it off. Now, finally, Amazing Spider-Man #21 sees Wells and Romita returning after a two-issue fill-in story to being to lift the veil on Spider-Man's sins. This is the moment that Spider-Man fans have been waiting for, and we can't way to see how Peter ruined his own life this time. -- Jamie Lovett
Clear #1
- Written by Scott Snyder
- Art by Francis Manapul
- Colors by Francis Manapul
- Letters by AndWorld Designs
- Published by Dark Horse Comics
Digital comics readers learned in 2022 that Clear was a can't-miss affair, as detailed in reviews from our very own Jamie Lovett. However, there's something special about holding a new issue in your hands and parsing printed artwork, especially when said artwork comes from the impeccably stylish Francis Manapul. Clear is one of several series from writer Scott Snyder originally published under the Comixology Originals banner now coming to print at Dark Horse Comics. While Snyder is best known for his work in the horror genre, Clear moves away from what readers might expect to detail a near-future sci-fi odyssey in which people can filter their own experiences through an endless digital void. Setting a detective story in a space where reality is constantly morphed by screens and programs is not only a prescient premise, but it unlocks endless visual potential – allowing Manapul to shift their artwork and reveal new perspectives and ideas in each panel. Whether readers are already fans of Snyder and Manapul or if they're just looking for some great, darkly-tinted sci-fi in the vein of Blade Runner or The Private Eye, Clear delivers in spades and is finally available in print. Don't miss the chance to hold this excellent series in your own hands. -- Chase Magnett
Genius, Illustrated: The Life and Art of Alex Toth
- Written by Dean Mullaney and Bruce Canwell
- Art by Alex Toth
- Published by IDW Publishing
There has never been, and arguably will never be, a creator in the comic and animation industry quite like Alex Toth. The titan contributed to the tapestry of countless comic publishers and characters, on top of groundbreaking Hanna-Barbera animation. Despite that, his work remains very underseen and underappreciated by many comic fans – but luckily, the Genius trilogy of books is here to provide a fascinating compendium. Genius Illustrated, the second book in the collection, is back in print for the first time in a decade, and brilliantly reprints and recaptures his work from the 1960s through the 2000s. These books are among my holy grails of comic history, and you owe it to yourself to check them out. -- Jenna Anderson
Predator #1
- Written by Ed Brisson
- Art by Netho Diaz, Belardino Brabo, and Victor Nava
- Colors by Erick Arciniega
- Letters by Clayton Cowles
- Published by Marvel Comics
I don't look to the Predator franchise for much depth, but that doesn't stop me from regularly returning for entertainment, and this past summer's release of Prey proved there's still plenty of fuel in its tank to churn out stories of alien big-game hunters stalking humanity. Writer Ed Brisson's last Predator series took a different approach, but still highlighted the frenetic joy of watching a Predator stalk a large group of people. His second outing on the title, accompanied this time by penciler Netho Diaz, promises to focus on a small set of humans released in a game preserve – playing into the franchise's most familiar tropes, albeit with an inevitable twist. That promise is all long-time fans should need to pursue this new miniseries, though, as Brisson's knack for the material combined with Diaz's ability to depict some gruesome violence all but guarantees they'll be capable of playing the Predator hits. -- Chase Magnett
Scarlet Witch #3
- Written by Steve Orlando
- Art by Sara Pichelli and Elisabetta D'Amico
- Published by Marvel Comics
This new Scarlet Witch ongoing has been an absolute knock-out so far, with a take on Wanda Maximoff that is already an instant classic. This week's installment throws Wanda into a new case of the week — a journey with her sister, Polaris, through the depths of Sub-Atomica. The work that Steve Orlando, Sara Pichelli, and company are doing on this series, and the concept of this issue, are just too good for Marvel fans, and comic fans, to pass up. — Jenna Anderson
Stoneheart #1
- Created by Emma Kubert
- Published by Image Comics
I'm a fan of a good fantasy adventure story, and that's what Emma Kubert's new Image Comics series Stoneheart is promising. The series follows Shayde Whisper after she's kicked out of her magical guild. But her upbeat personality persists until she discovers that she is somehow connected to another magical world, Alethea. What follows is something like a magical identity crisis Shayde's world figuratively (and possibly literally) comes crumbling down around her. Where the story goes from there only Kubert knows, but we're curious enough to want to find out. -- Jamie Lovett
Teen Titans: Robin
- Written by Kami Garcia
- Art by Gabriel Piccolo
- Published by DC
It's hard to deny that Kami Garcia and Gabriel Piccolo's Teen Titans graphic novels have been genuine phenomenons, introducing a whole new generation of readers to Raven and Beast Boy. This week, that universe expands further with Teen Titans: Robin, a new book that will follow both Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne. I am absolutely excited to see how the duo make their stamp on these wildly-different Robins — and what kind of stylish fun could be in store for the overall series. — Jenna Anderson
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