Amazing Fantasy – The Pull List 31st August

The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Amazing Fantasy

It’s a Marvel heavy list this week as we celebrate an amazing miletone. On the Pull List this week we have our Comic Of The Week – Amazing Fantasy from Marvel, plus the latest issues of X-Men, We Only Find Them When They’re Dead and the final issue of Knights of X. In our On The Radar selection, we have 4 more comics from Marvel, IDW Publishing and Titan Comics. And in MEANWHILE… Weirder Mysteries are coming.

If you want to send any comics or comic related events we should feature, feel free to reach out to me at keith@geekybrummie.com.

Now on with the comics…

Amazing Fantasy
Issue 1000
Marvel Comics

Writers – Jonathan Hickman, Dan Slott, Kurt Busiek, Neil Gaiman, Ho Che Anderson, Rainbow Rowell, Armando Ianucci and Anthony Falcone
Artists – Anthony Falcone, Ryan Stegman, Terry Dodson, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Marco Checchetto, Jim Cheung, Olivier Coipel, Goran Parlov, Michael Cho and Steve McNiven
Colourists – Matt Wilson, Jordie Bellaire, Rachel Dodson, Sonia Oback, Sonia Oback, Frank Martin and Richard Isanove
Letterers – Todd Klein, Clayton Cowles, Joe Sabino and Ariana Maher

Buy on Comixology – Amazing Fantasy #1000 (Link)

The comic that brought you SPIDER-MAN hits issue #1000! We’re going big to celebrate in this, our thousandth issue of AMAZING FANTASY! An ALL-STAR roster of creators are coming together to celebrate Peter Parker and Spider-Man’s birthdays!

A whole host of comic titans come together to celebrate the landmark 1000th issue of Amazing Fantasy. This looks to be an incredible patchwork of strips from a diverse range of writers and artists. Any self respecting comic fan should have a copy of this book in their collection.

Knights of X
Issue 5
Marvel Comics

Writer – Tini Howard
Artist – Bob Quinn
Colourist – Erick Arciniega
Letterer – Ariana Maher

Buy on Comixology – Knights of X #5 (Link)

THY CUP RUNNETH OVER! Merlyn has finally tipped into full-blown madness: He’s sent his Furies on a campaign across the realm to burn everything in sight, and only those who swear fealty to the mad king will be spared. But there is still hope! A bargain between a powerful new ally and the Knights of X may just secure the Siege Perilous and the future of Avalon. Elsewhere, Saturnyne forges an alliance with a former enemy. But trust is a fickle thing. Will these new allegiances bring triumph or ruin for the mutants of Otherworld?
FINAL ISSUE

As quickly as it began it’s all over. It’s been a fun run but I wonder what will be next for the Captains of Britain?

We Only Find Them When They’re Dead
Issue 13
BOOM! Studios

Writer – Al Ewing
Artist – Simone Di Meo

Buy on Comixology – We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #13 (Link)

The final story arc continues as Honorhim flashes back to the attempt on his life, the catalyst for his current paranoia.
But as he debates what to do about Thierry, and what the revelation of his survival means, he may discover that Newdawn has her own agenda…

As we near the end things get even more complicated for our various crews. This book has been a slow burner but full of big ideas what will keep you coming back for more.

X-Men
Issue 14
Marvel Comics

Writer -Gerry Duggan
Artist – Carlos Villa
Colourist – Matt Milla
Letterer – Clayton Cowles

Buy on Comixology – X-Men #14 (Link)

WAS CYCLOPS RIGHT? Are ANY of the X-Men right? Only one can judge them and the Day of Judgment is here, for good or ill, and the newest team of X-Men must face the truth about themselves and what they have done.
A.X.E.: JUDGMENT DAY TIE-IN

Who would want to be an X-Man these days? As the new team forms, huge events threaten to tear them apart again.

On the radar this week some other comics not on the Pull List but well worth checking out:

Ant-Man #2

Marvel Comics

Writer – Al Ewing
Artist – Tom Reilly
Colourist – Jordie Bellaire
Letterer – Cory Petit

Buy on Comixology – Ant-Man #2 (Link)

IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Jumping forward in time…the Marvel Universe has been infiltrated by shape-shifting Skrulls posing as allies. Little does anyone know that a SECRET INVASION is about to explode! But what does that have to do with this era’s Ant-Man, Eric O’Grady?! Eric must retrieve important data from Scott Lang’s helmet… The only problem is Scott Lang is dead! But what’s a little grave robbing to someone who’s irredeemable? The journey through Ant-Man’s history continues!

The Variants #3

Marvel Comics

Writer – Gail Simone
Artist – Phil Noto and Betsy Cola
Letterer – Cory Petit

Buy on Comixology – The Variants #3 (Link)

Backed into an impossible corner, Jessica is forced to make a sacrifice play that could cost her a member of her own family. Guest-starring JESSICA JONES?

Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4

IDW Publishing

Writer – Nick Roche
Artist – E.J. Su
Colourist – Rebecca Nalty

Buy on Comixology – Transformers: Last Bot Standing #4 (Link)

It’s come to this! Donnokt-no, the universe-hangs in the balance. The last true Cybertronian stands against Visitors from another world to determine the future. One shall stand, one shall fall. Find out who will be the Last Bot Standing!

Doctor Who: Origins #4

Titan Comics

Writer – Jody Houser
Artists – Roberta Ingranata and Warnia K Sahadewa

Buy on Comixology – Doctor Who: Origins #4 (Link)

Working for the mysterious division on a dangerous assignment, the doctor uncovers something insidious afoot. Discover what this doctor was up to before she became the fugitive!

It’s Getting Weird Around Here

I’ve enjoyed previous trips into the scarier side of the ArchieVerse and in September things are going to get weird again when Archie Horror brings us the one-shot anthology book Chilling Adventures Presents… Weirder Mysteries by Frank Tieri, Joanne Starer, Ron Robbins, Federico Sabbatini, Juan Bobillo, Ryan Jampole, Matt Herms and Jack Morelli, wrapped up in a cover by Adam Gorham. Look out for it in September, but maybe keep it to read nearer Halloween.

Riverdale is known to be a hotbed of strange happenings and paranormal activity… always has been and always will be. Take a look as a few extra-special case files are opened that highlight the weird occurrences that happen in the small, quiet town, in a one-shot anthology that’s equal parts The X-Files and Black Mirror.

Your Local Comics Shops

Your local comic shops are now open and you can pop in for your geek fix. Listed below are some of the best shops across the county with links to check the very latest information including opening time and covid safety measures. Therefore, when visiting these shops please be patient and respectful to all the staff who are doing an incredible job.

FORBIDDEN PLANET INTERNATIONAL (VARIOUS) – includes Worlds Apart Birmingham

Please check with stores for any changes to opening times and services.

Follow the stores social media pages for updates!

FORBIDDEN PLANET (VARIOUS) – includes Birmingham Megastore

Check their website for more information –

https://forbiddenplanet.com/stores/

GOSH! COMICS (LONDON)

Check their website for more information –

https://goshlondon.com/the-gosh-blog/the-gosh-authority-130620-reopening-news/ and https://twitter.com/GoshComics

OK COMICS (LEEDS)

Follow the stores social media pages and website for updates!

http://www.okcomics.co.uk/ and https://twitter.com/OKComics