Each week, a massive number of comics are released. Determining which titles are worth checking out can be a daunting task, especially if you're trying to keep your spending under a certain limit. We've gone through the list to help you decide which books you need to read on Wednesday, February 10.
Batman #49
Written by Scott Snyder
Art by Yanick Paquette
The moment many have been waiting for is nearly here. Bruce Wayne has decided to reclaim his past as Batman. After his confrontation with Joker in Endgame, Bruce Wayne was basically reborn. His brain had been rewritten and he had absolutely no recollection of being Batman. His memories and training were completely gone. We’re not talking amnesia here. The memories won’t just conveniently return if he concentrates really hard. So how the heck can Bruce become Batman once again? You can check out the ComicVine exclusive preview to get an idea. It’s going to a wild ride for Bruce.
Spider-Man/Deadpool #2
Written by Joe Kelly
Art by Ed McGuinness
Spider-Man and Deadpool have teamed up on more than one occasion. The first issue has reminded us just how great these characters can be together. Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness have nurtured a great relationship between the two. It’s almost weird seeing Spider-Man as more of the straight man since he’s the one usually trying to crack all the jokes. This isn’t just a regular team up. There’s a lot at stake, and it’s up to these two to try to work together in order to save the day. If Deadpool and Spider-Man weren’t enough, we’re also going to get some Miles Morales Spider-Man joining in on the fun.
James Bond #4
Written by Warren Ellis
Art by Jason Masters
This series has been such a blast. Warren Ellis has been doing a fantastic job capturing the true essence of the James Bond character. Jason Masters’ art has been perfect. This feels like the true James versus the versions we’ve been seeing on the big screen. Ellis and Masters have given us plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue. Whether you love or just like James Bond, you’ll want to check this series out.
Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
Written by James Tynion IV
Art by Freddie Williams
The first time we heard about this crossover, it seemed odd and out of nowhere. You would imagine it’d be just a silly story with the two big properties. With James Tynion IV writing it and Freddie Williams II doing the art, it’s been an exciting and fun series. There’s a nice mix in combining the different vibes of the two franchises. Basically, if you’ve ever thought about Batman and the Ninja Turtles meeting, chances are you’ll get to see everything you would hope to see.
All-New Wolverine #5
Written by Tom Taylor
Art by David Lopez
X-23 as Wolverine has really been coming along nicely. Tom Taylor is allowing Laura to grow as she’s taken on the responsibility of trying to save her clones created for evil purposes. The three different clones really grow on you as each has a different and distinct personality. There’s no telling where the story will take us next but Laura is going to team up with Wasp in order to try to save one of the clones. To make the story even better, we’ve had some amazing artwork by David Lopez and David Navarrot.
Deadpool #7
Written by Various
Art by Various
There’s been a lot of Deadpool lately. As you prepare to see the big screen movie this week, you can also celebrate his 25th anniversary. Marvel is unleashing a massively oversized issue with a bunch of creators taking a stab at Deadpool. If you’ve been enjoying his current exploits, you won’t want to miss out. Just be aware there is a higher price tag on the issue because of the page count.
The Ultimates #4
Written by Al Ewing
Art by Kenneth Rocafort
After the events of Secret Wars, there's been a lot of new team books and Ultimates is easily the best out of the bunch. This team is taking on things greater than a random supervillain. Blue Marvel and his team are going outside of their own universe to fix time, which has been a mess since so many heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe travel through time, messing everything up. Kenneth Rocafort's art really adds a whole other level to the book, delivering some almost abstract page setups. This is a series you don't want to miss out on.
Old Man Logan #2
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Andrea Sorrentino
Old Man Logan is a bit of a weird book. It follows a Wolverine from another universe, who ended up in the main Marvel Universe. This Wolverine was tricked into killing all the heroes of his universe and spent a lot of time beating himself down for his mistakes. Now, he's figuring out where he belongs in this new Marvel universe, which doesn't have a living Wolverine at this time. The big reason to pick this up is because of Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino, with Marcelo Maiolo on colors. This creative team, who was behind the best run of Green Arrow ever, is the top team in comics. They are capable of some amazing things.
Flash #48
Written by Robert Venditti, Van Jensen
Art by Jesus Merino
While Flash is a great character, something that makes him appealing to many fans isn't his super-speed or good heart: it's his rogues. Flash and Zoom just had an all-out battle and now the Flash's Rogues have been put in charge of tracking Flash down. Writers Robert Venditti and Van Jensen haven't explored this team much on their run, so it'll be exciting to see what they do with them. Here's to hoping there's lots of Mirror Master.
New Suicide Squad #17
Written by Tim Seeley
Art by Juan Ferreyra
New Suicide Squad has been a good book. It hasn't been amazing, but month after month, it delivered some fun stories. With issue #17, Tim Seeley is taking over as the writing and that shows a lot of promise. Considering that the Suicide Squad film is coming out in August, DC is probably going to put a bit more stock in this team and Seeley is a good start. If you're interested in the upcoming movie, this may be a good way to familiarize yourself with the characters.
Weirdworld #2
Written by Sam Humphries
Art by Mike Del Mundo
The first issue of Weirdworld was pretty weird, as one would expect. While the Secret Wars mini-series of Weirdworld kept things pretty serious, Humphries new book takes the same concept, with a comic twist, and it really works. His approach makes this book feel like a stand-alone and not so much a continuation of the last series. Humphries and Del Mundo delivered a pretty stellar opening issue the looked brilliant. Marvel is delivering a lot of standout new series and this is one of them.
Batman Harley and Ivy Deluxe HC
Written by Paul Dini, Ty Templeton
Art by Bruce Timm & Various
With Paul Dini and Bruce Timm attached here, fans of Batman: The Animated Series have a lot to look forward to. This is a great collation of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy stories in the vein of their animated series counterparts. Let's make it clear, this is not new material. This collects several miniseries and one-shots featuring the two characters along with some stories by Ty Templeton and others. If you're a sucker for a nice hardcover collection and enjoy their portrayal in the animated series, you'll want to relive these stories if you've already read them. The other great thing is Batman isn't featured in every single story. There are plenty of other Batman Universe character that pop up and it's nice to see Harley and Ivy able to star in their own adventures. This goes to show that we don't always need Batman hanging around in order to enjoy stories told in his universe.
Bloodshot Reborn Volume 2: The Hunt
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Butch Guice
Valiant Comics is one of the most underrated companies. Time after time, they deliver some huge stories by great creators. Right now, one of their top books is Bloodshot Reborn, which can be described as Punisher turned up to 10, with a compelling story. Volume two collects issues #6-9 and has Bloodshot searching out people with nanites in their bodies, making them unstoppable killing machines. As all of this is happening, Bloodshot is on the verge of a psychotic breakdown. Writer Jeff Lemire has reinvented this character and given him some depth. Check out the first volume as well, since this is an awesome series.
Deadpool Firsts
Written by Various
Art by Various
We recently discussed some of Deadpool's best comics, and now, quite a few of them are available in a collection coming out on February 10. Before you go out and see the movie, check out some of his first issues from the many series he's had at Marvel over the years. This collection starts with his first appearance in New Mutants #98 and goes all the way up to his newest first issue in 2015. There's lots of great talent in this book, and this will actually be a cool and quick way to see the character evolve throughout the years.
Here's all the firsts in this collection:
New Mutants (1983) #98, Deadpool: The Circle Chase #1, Deadpool (1994) #1, Deadpool (1997) #1, Cable & Deadpool #1, Deadpool (2008) #1, Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #1, Deadpool Team-up #899, Deadpool Corps #1, Deadpool (2013) #1 and Deadpool (2015) #1
What are you looking forward to this week?
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