The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Godzilla vs. the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II
The Pull List this week has just 11 new comics for you. Our Comic of the Week is Godzilla vs. the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II from IDW Publishing & BOOM! Studios. The other 6 comic on the main pull list come from DC Comics, Image Comics, Skybound and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes 4 new comics from DC, Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics. Meanwhile MEANWHILE… has another week off.
If you want to send any comics or details of any comic related events we should feature, feel free to reach out to me at keith@geekybrummie.com or comics@geekybrummie.com
Now on with the comics…
Godzilla vs. the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II
Issue 1
IDW Publishing/BOOM! Studios
Script – Cullen Bunn
Art – Baldemar Rivas
Colours – Andrew Dalhouse
Letters – Johanna Nattalie
Buy digitally from Comixology/Kindle – Godzilla vs. the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1 (Link)
Worlds collide a second time as everyone’s favorite kaiju meets up with Earth’s mightiest warriors once again to take on the most fearsome monsters from both sides of the multiverse, with Rita Repulsa egging them on!
This one has it all: SpaceGodzilla! Clawhammer! Tentacreep! But what exactly does Rita intend to do with their collective might, and how have her mysterious new allies, Astronema and the Alliance of Evil, given her added reach across worlds? The Power Rangers are on a mission to find out, but first…all roads lead back to Godzilla!
I loved the first series of this epic crossover and I can’t wait to see what Bunn and co. have in store for us this time around. Taking over from Freddie E. Williams II, new series artist Baldemar Rivas, whose previous work includes DC: Mech, looks to bring this cosmic clash to life with stunning visuals. I have high hopes for this series and I’m sure it will deliver all the Kaiju and Zord action we could want.
Void Rivals
Issue 8
Image Comics/Skybound
Script – Robert Kirkman
Art – Lorenzo De Felici
Colours – Patricio Delpeche
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Void Rivals #8 (Link)
Darak and Solila go face-to-face with Proximus — face-to-face with… certain death?
The series continues to evolve, carving out its own identity beyond the Transformers universe. Solila takes center stage in this issue. We learn more about her, deepening our investment in both her character and the world of Void Rivals. The ongoing world-building keeps us hungry for more. I can’t recommend this series enough.
Birds of Prey
Issue 8
DC Comics
Script – Kelly Thompson
Art – Javier Pina and David Lopez
Colours – Jordie Bellaire
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Birds of Prey #8 (Link)
VIXEN JOINS THE TEAM! Mari McCabe aka Vixen has joined the Birds of Prey to help them get to the bottom of the mysterious villain hunting them through time. But first Mari has a fashionably dangerous problem of her own that needs solving. “You scratch my back, I scratch yours,” never looked so good.
While the full story remains to be seen, Birds of Prey #8 sets the stage for an intriguing arc. It’s a fun, action-packed issue with the promise of a unique approach to the time travel trope. With a new member on the team and a villain to stop, Birds of Prey #8 is definitely worth checking out, especially for fans who enjoy a dash of fashion with their superhero action.
Shazam!
Issue 10
DC Comics
Script – Josie Campbell
Art – Emanuela Lupacchino and Mike Norton
Colours – Trish Mulvihill
Letters – Troy Peteri
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Shazam! #10 (Link)
A NEW CREATIVE TEAM DEBUTS! Moving Day! After destroying the family home during an epic battle with Black Adam, Billy has hired the gods who grant him his powers to rebuild it. What surprises await the Shazam Family as they enter their new abode? Find out as a new run brought to you by fan-favorites Josie Campbell (THE NEW CHAMPION OF SHAZAM!) and Emanuela Lupacchino (WORLD’S FINEST: TEEN TITANS) begins!
This issue marks a new era for the champion of children. With a brand new creative team – writer Josie Campbell and artist Emanuela Lupacchino – the issue offers a fresh take on Billy Batson and his super-powered family. This fresh perspective, combined with the series’ trademark humour and heart, will hopefully make for an engaging read, and pave the way for exciting adventures to come.
The Sensational She-Hulk
Issue 7
Marvel Comics
Script – Rainbow Rowell
Art – Ig Guara
Colours – Dee Cunniffe
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Sensational She-Hulk #7 (Link)
It was supposed to be a vacation, but now She-Hulk is fighting for her life on a space station orbiting the sun! Recently, She-Hulk scuttled plans of the space crime lord Drapurg to destroy Manhattan, and he’s out for revenge. If that weren’t bad enough, someone is also out for emotional revenge as well, but is it aimed at She-Hulk or Jack of Hearts?!
LEGACY #185
This issue throws Jen into a thrilling situation with a double dose of danger. This run continues to be a hugely entertaining read, and the relationship between Jen and Jack, just keeps getting more and more interesting.
The Immortal Thor
Issue 9
Marvel Comics
Script – Al Ewing
Art – Ibraim Roberson
Colours – Matt Wilson
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Immortal Thor #9 (Link)
THE ENCHANTRESS OF WORLDS! The Son of Odin came to the citadel of Roxxon — to make war for the sake of the Earth herself. But his enemies were waiting to steal from him the one thing that was Thor’s alone… and they had crafted the foulest of weapons to do it. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR… and of the trap he could not escape.
LEGACY #770
Al Ewing’s storytelling prowess continues to shine in this issue. The tension builds as we witness Thor’s struggle against the Enchantress. The stakes are high, and the emotional weight of the situation is palpable. Ibraim Roberson’s art complements the narrative beautifully, capturing both the grandeur of cosmic battles and the vulnerability of our hero.
X-Men
Issue 33
Marvel Comics
Script – Gerry Duggan
Art – Joshua Cassara
Colours – Marte Gracia
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – X-Men #33 (Link)
X-MEN X-SSEMBLE! If there were ever a time to rally the troops and take the fight to the enemy, it’s NOW! Stand side by side with the X-Men as they head for their final stand! They can’t stop ALL of us!
The cover alone promises something special is happening here, but where will this stand in the wider Fall of the House of X story. Hopefully, this “final stand” leads to a satisfying conclusion to the current storyline.
On the Radar, these are comics I’ve not got on my physical Pull List, but are books I’ll pick up digitally or in trades:
Love Everlasting #14
Image Comics
Script – Tom King
Art – Elsa Charretier
Colours – Matt Hollingsworth
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Love Everlasting #14 (Link)
The Eisner and Harvey-nominated series nears its halfway point as more secrets are revealed. The Cowboy continues to serve the system and deliver death, but every time he encounters Joan, his soul rips apart. How long can he go on without destroying everything he loves…including Joan Peterson?
Superman ’78: The Metal Curtain #6
DC Comics
Script – Robert Venditti
Art – Gavin Guidry
Colours – Jordie Bellaire
Letters – Dave Lanphear
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Superman ’78: The Metal Curtain #6 (Link)
SUPERMAN VS. METALLO! Superman and Metallo battle it out in Russia! Can Superman appeal to Metallo’s humanity and put an end to the bloodshed, or will Metallo finally crush the Man of Steel beneath his boot?
Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #1
Dark Horse Comics
Script – Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum
Art – Scott Hepburn
Colours – Ian Herring
Letters – Nate Piekos
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #1 (Link)
The hit superhero saga that’s Watchmen meets The Wire returns from Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, showrunners of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K on HULU, and superstar artist Scott Hepburn (Tom Morello’s Orchid).
Frankie Follis AKA the costumed criminal Playtime has won. Twilight City’s greatest hero The Insomniac and its greatest villain The Stickman are dead, allowing Frankie to unify the super crook underworld and assert herself as the Queenpin of Redport. But Frankie is feeling the pressure from every side. Rival gangs are challenging her authority, Scalpel her consigliere is pushing her to legitimize her empire, and the act of murdering The Insomniac has broken something deep inside her. Frankie is about to learn the hard way…heavy is the head that wears the supervillain crown.
In the vein of Sin City, Black Hammer, and The Boys, this noir-ish superhero caper, focuses on a lower-class kind of criminal, similar to the Coen Bros most pulpy films, but set in a high concept world of heroes and villains.
Hack/Slash: Kill Your Idols #1
Image Comics
Script – Tim Seeley
Art – Stefano Caselli and Daniel Leister
Colours – K. Michael Russell
Letters – Crank
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Hack/Slash: Kill Your Idols #1 (Link)
When Cassie and Vlad encounter an unusual slasher- they’re led to the front door of cyborg former super soldier Superpatriot! Now- the horror hunters are drawn into a race against time alongside a lost super-team in a tour of the gritty underbelly of the Image Universe! Featuring art from the original Hack/Slash creative team- Stefano Caselli & Tim Seeley- just in time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hack/Slash in 2024!
Your Local Comics Shops
Britain has some of the best comics shops in the world. This updated lists features just a few of the shops you can pop in to for your geek fix. Check out you own local shops and if they don’t appear on this list let me know and we can add them.
WORLDS APART BIRMINGHAM (part of FPI)
Birmingham’s premier comic book store and Pokestop.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, Friday: 09:30 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
14-16 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham B5 4EN Tel: 0121 643 0143
Website: Forbidden Planet International and Twitter: @WorldsApart_Bir
FORBIDDEN PLANET (BIRMINGHAM)
Graphic novel/comic store with merchandise & T-shirts, plus character figures & toys.
Monday to Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
74 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AD Tel: 0121 236 3026
Website: Forbidden Planet and Twitter: @ForbiddenPlanet
GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)
A mean little comics shop in the heart of London.
Open Daily: 10:30 – 19.00
1 Berwick St, London W1F 0DR Tel: 0207 437 0187
Website: Gosh! Comics and Twitter: @GoshComics
OK COMICS (LEEDS)
Twenty Year Old, Eisner Award Nominated Comic Book Shop in the beating heart of Leeds City Centre, UK.
Open Monday to Saturday: 11.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 15.00
19 Thornton’s Arcade, Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LQ Tel: 0113 246 9366
Website: OK Comics and Twitter: @OKComics
PAGE 45 (NOTTINGHAM)
UK Comic Shop created & curated since 1994 by Stephen Holland, Comics Laureate 2021-23.
Open Monday to Saturday: 09.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 16.00
Closed on Bank Holiday Mondays, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
9 Market St, Nottingham NG1 6HY Tel: (0115) 9508045
Website: Page 45 and Twitter: @PageFortyFive
TRAVELLING MAN (VARIOUS)
Travelling Man Is The UK’s Friendliest Comic & Games Shop Since 1991. Shop Online Now! Explore The Rich Genres & Worlds That Games, Comics & Independent Press Have To Offer. Since 1991.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 -17.00
LEEDS
32 Central Road, Leeds LS1 6DE Tel: 0113 245 0822
YORK
74 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF Tel: 01904628787
NEWCASTLE
43 Grainger Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 5JE Tel: 0191 261 4993
MANCHESTER
4 Dale Street, Manchester M1 1JW Tel: 0161 237 1877
Website: Travelling Man and Twitter: @TravellingManUK
MEGA CITY COMICS (LONDON)
Mega City Comics, was established in 1981, initially as a mail-order business, supplying comics, graphic novels, and collecting supplies. After 6 years of mail-order and trading through the comic marts, we opened our shop in Camden Town in 1987.
Open Monday to Friday: 11.00 -18.00
Saturday: 10.30 – 18.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 18.00
18 Inverness Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7HJ Tel: 020 7485 9320
Website: Mega City Comics and Twitter: @MegaCityComics
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS (VARIOUS)
A trio of comic shops in Bedford, Northampton and Peterborough.
BEDFORD
20 Allhallows, Bedford MK40 1LJ Tel: 01234 270777
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 17.30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
NORTHAMPTON
29 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE Tel: 01604 602311
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 19.00
Thursday to Friday: 10:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
PETERBOROUGH
25 Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1SQ Tel: 01733 892827
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday: 10:30 – 17:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 18:00
Thursday to Friday : 10:30 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:30 – 17:30
Sunday: CLOSED
Website: Close Encounters and Twitter: @CEncountersUK
THAT COMIC SHOP (PRESTON)
Retailers of new Comics weekly, Magic the Gathering Card Games, Board Games, Toys, T-Shirts plus loads more.
Monday: CLOSED
Open Tuesday to Thursday: 10:00 – 17:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday: CLOSED
116 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EE Tel: 01772 204287
Website: That Comic Shop and Twitter: @ThatComicShop
PARADOX COMICS (DORSET)
Comic book shop in Dorset, dealing in graphic novels, statues, action figures, card games, limited edition comics and more
Monday: Closed
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10:30 – 17:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00
19 High Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1AB Tel: 01202 661346
Website: Paradox Comics and Twitter: @ParadoxComicsUK
WAKEFIELD COMICS 616 (WAKEFIELD)
Comic Book Shop in the centre of Wakefield. Stocking the latest comics direct from the US.
Open Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:30
Wednesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
Sunday: CLOSED
3 The Springs, Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 1PU Tel: 01924 375234
Website: Wakefield Comics 616 and Twitter: @wakeycomics616
COMIC BOOK GUYS (BELFAST)
Comic Book Guys – Northern Ireland’s newest independent comic book store also stocking movie memorabilia, toys & other collectibles… excelsior!
Open Monday to Saturday: 10.00 to 17.00
Sunday: CLOSED
130 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7BG Tel: 02890 080169
Website: Comic Book Guys and Twitter: @comicbookguysni
RAYGUN COMICS (RICHMOND)
A welcoming and friendly comic book shop. Comics, toys, books, games and merchandise for all ages.
Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond TW9 1RW Tel: 0208 948 8476
Website: Raygun Comics and Twitter: @Raygun_comics
DAVE’S COMCIS (BRIGHTON)
Dave’s Comics, The Graphic Novel Shop.
Open Monday to Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 18:00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17:00
5 Sydney St, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4EN Tel: 01273 691012
Website: Dave’s Comics and Twitter: @DavesComics
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