The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Flash Gordon
I have a wallet busting 15 comics in the Pull List for you this week. Our Comic of the Week is Flash Gordon from Mad Cave Studios. The other comics on the main pull list come from IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Image Comics, DC Comics and DC Comics Black Label. Our On The Radar selection includes 6 new comics from Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics and IDW Publishing. In MEANWHILE... Rebellion’s first Kickstarter, Roxy, goes live.
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Now on with the comics…
Flash Gordon
Issue 1
Mad Cave Studios
Script – Jeremy Adams
Art – Will Conrad
Colours – Lee Loughridge
Letters – Taylor Esposito
Buy digitally from Comixology/Kindle – Flash Gordon #1 (Link)
Flash awakes on a secret prison planet somewhere in the galaxy. Upon learning that Dale Arden is the subject of an assassination plot, he’s forced to break out and make his way across the galaxy to save her. Along the way, he encounters old friends, new threats, and a greater mystery surrounding WHO is pulling the strings of this universe. The first exciting issue in an all-new ongoing series!
Mad Cave have been doing a great job reviving some of my favourite characters. Ahead of the return of The Defenders of the Earth, we get this Flash Gordon solo series. The FCBD issue was a lot of fun and the ongoing series promises some exciting adventures for our hero, who is celebrating his 90th Anniversary this year. Well worth checking out if you are a Flash Gordon or King Features fan.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Issue 1
IDW Publishing
Script – Jason Aaron
Art – Joëlle Jones
Colours – Ronda Pattison
Letters – Shawn Lee
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 (Link)
NEW SERIES PREMIERE! NEW JUMPING-ON POINT!
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together—whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone’s favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars puts Raph’s position in jeopardy, he needs to figure out how to get out of jail and warn his brothers that trouble is coming.
Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joëlle Jones(Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the first issue of a new TMNT series that will start a bold new era, celebrating the TMNT’s 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come!
The Turtles return with a new Issue 1 and a new creative team as IDW relaunch the title. The previous 150 issue run impressed a lot of fans and IDW kick off this new series with some incredible creative talent on board. I’m looking forward to seeing where they take the turtles over the next few months.
Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!
Issue 4
Image Comics/Skybound
Script – Dan Watters and Ram V.
Art – Matthew Roberts
Colours – Dave Stewart
MINISERIES FINALE
It all ends here. Who will survive the final showdown with the Creature?
This has been an excellent sequel to the original movie and really cemented the quality of the Image Universal Monsters line. We reach the end of our time with the Gill-Man, but I hope we get more stories further down the line, but next we have Frankenstein.
Void Rivals
Issue 11
Image Comics/Skybound
Script – Robert Kirkman
Art – Lorenzo De Felici
Colours – Patricio Delpeche
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Void Rivals #11 (Link)
War in the wasteland. Zertonian forces have caught up to Darak and Solila, but thankfully, they have a little Cybertronian help! Springer to the rescue!
The cover gives away the Triple Changer who is helping out Darak and Solila this issue, as the series makes a firmer connection to the Transformers and the wider Energon Universe. I’ve really been enjoying this series and I hope it keeps up the quality we’ve been treated to here.
Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II
Issue 4
IDW Publishing/BOOM! Studios
Script – Cullen Bunn
Art – Baldemar Rivas
Colours – Andrew Dalhouse
Letters – Johanna Nattalie
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #4 (Link)
With the help of some of the greatest giant monsters in history, the Kaiju Power Rangers areborn! New powers! New weapons! New Zords! The next evolution of Mighty Morphin PowerRangers—and the next mutation of Godzilla’s friends and foes—is upon us! And if you miss thisbook, you’re missing history in the making!
I absolutely love these crossover books. This has been a hugely satisfying follow-up to the original run and with only one issue left to go in this mini-series, I hope it’s not long before we see these characters meeting again.
Zatanna: Bring Down the House
Issue 2
DC Black Label
Script – Mariko Tamaki
Art – Javier Rodríguez
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Zatanna: Bring Down the House #2 (Link)
MARIKO TAMAKI AND JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ BRING ZATANNA TO DC BLACK LABEL! Magician on trial! Despite Zatanna’s willful determination to avoid Real Magic at all costs, a terrifying showdown with the interdimensional demon that interrupted her stage show reveals that she might not have run as far from the world of sorcery as she once hoped. Now a mysterious group of magic casters emerges from the shadows to accuse her of wielding great and terrible power against one of their own — her late father and greatest shame, Giovanni Zatara!
Just fantastic. This is a beautiful book, that really does some interesting things with our Mistress of Magic. Zatanna is a hugely underrated character and whilst this exists outside the regular DC continuity, I recommend you pick it up.
Star Trek: Defiant
Issue 17
IDW Publishing
Script – Christopher Cantwell
Art – Angel Unzueta
Colours – Marissa Louise
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Star Trek Defiant #17 (Link)
Enter a brand-new arc and the beginning of a new era for the disavowed- mercenary crew of the U.S.S. Defiant!Political corruption ensues as Sela and her father- General Revo- leverage the imprisoned Defiant crewmates to kidnap the Romulan praetor and chairman of Tal Shiar Intelligence to advance their sinister plot to take over Romulus…
A new story arc kicks off this issue and if you thought the last one was epic, you haven’t seen nothing yet. The whole IDW Star Trek line has been nothing short of perfection and any self respecting fan of Star Trek should be reading these incredible books.
Batman: Dark Age
Issue 4
DC Comics
Script – Mark Russell
Art – Michael Allred
Colours – Laura Allred
Letters – Dave Sharpe
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Batman: Dark Age #4 (Link)
MARK RUSSELL AND MIKE ALLRED TAKE ON THE DARK KNIGHT LIKE ONLY THEY CAN! Batman’s world begins to grow as the people of Gotham realize they only need a costume to justify their problematic behavior. Fortunately, with Robin at his side and an empowered populace, Batman begins to turn the tide in his war against crime. But he isn’t the only one preparing an army — Falcone is readying his own recruits to take the battle to new lows. Will a figure from Bruce’s past play a key role in the battle to come?
Russell and the Allred’s are bringing us one of the best Batman stories in years. It looks beautiful and the alternate history of Bruce and his friends really does chime with modern times. I hope DC see fit to keep these creators together to bring us stories featuring other members of the original JLA.
Power Girl
Issue 11
DC Comics
Script – Leah Williams
Art – Adriana Melo
Colours – Romulo Fajardo Jr
Letters – Becca Carey
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Power Girl #11 (Link)
CAN PAIGE GET HER GROOVE BACK? Forever alone?! Dating is hard, especially if you’re Metropolis’s breakout hero Power Girl. Will an innocent date with the mysterious Axel be just what Paige needs to get her groove back? Or are there some skeletons in her suitor’s closet waiting to be set free?
This is such a fun book and if you’re not picking it up, you’re missing out of one of the most delightful books DC are putting out right now.
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:
Feral #5
Image Comics
Script – Tony Fleecs
Art – Tone Rodriguez and Trish Forstner
Colours – Brad Simpson
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Feral #5 (Link)
END OF STORY ARC
MORE ANIMAL HORROR IN THIS ONGOING SERIES FROM THE CREATORS OF STRAY DOGS!
The indoor cats are torn asunder after last issue’s shocking revelations! However, they have to keep moving, as they learn the hard way that the outbreak extends far beyond the forest.
Where can they go now that NOWHERE IS SAFE?!?
Don’t miss the terrifying conclusion to the first arc of this smash-hit comic from the masters of the petsploitation genre!
Don’t get bit.
Don’t get scratched.
Don’t become…FERAL.
Local Man #12
Image Comics
Script and Art – Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Local Man #12 (Link)
Local Man is reunited with his former archenemy just in time to meet this new one. THEIR new one.
Now, Jack and Inga have to rescue the one man that hates them more than they hate each other to confront a villain who will change the future of the Image Universe by remaking its past.
Something Epic #12
Image Comics
Script and Art – Szymon Kudranski
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Something Epic #12 (Link)
END OF STORY ARC
Noa confronts a threat of divine proportions! The epic conclusion of the arc unfolds across 28 pages of pure art and storytelling!
Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery #1
Dark Horse Comics
Script – Mark Millar
Art – Valerio Giangiordano
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery #1 (Link)
Millarworld and Dark Horse Comics are proud to present the debut of a brand-new arc of the bestselling thriller: Nemesis.
Immediately following the events of the smash-hit Big Game, Nemesis lies broken and destroyed, but hell-bent on vengeance against every single person who wronged him. The bloody fire back begins here as he marshals together a plan for the ages.
Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #4
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 #4 (Link)
Playtime vs The Action. Blood! Revenge! And dragons! Frankie will risk her entire supervillain criminal empire to save her daughter from clutches of the twisted teen heroes and their unlikely ally Reptilian. All the while Scalpel races to save the life of a Minor Threat at death’s door. The future of Twilight City will be decided here in the second volume’s action-packed finale to the costumed crime saga by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn.
Godzilla: Skate or Die #2
IDW Publishing
Script and Art – Louie Joyce
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Godzilla: Skate or Die #2 (Link)
The attack is beginning. Godzilla is emerging from the ocean. Varan is walking across the outback. And the skater punks? They’re in the middle of it all. With their field trip interrupted, and all of Australia thrown into high alert from a rare kaiju attack, Jimmy and his friends have to skate across town, while dodging military patrols, to save their beloved skate park.
Roxy Campaign Goes Live
The Summer of Love can now begin! Roxy has arrived….
The summer of love starts now! Rebellion is delighted to announce the Kickstarter launch of its brand new romance comic, Roxy!
Available to back today and featuring a host of exclusive rewards, merch, and surprises for backers, Roxy is guaranteed to leave you gasping for air.
Backers can take their pick from digital, paperback or hardback editions, with covers from superstar artists Tula Lotay, Hannah Templer and Marguerite Sauvage, Roxy will feature four unexpected and dynamic stories of fun and flirty love and lust from some of the best storytellers in comics today:
- a brand new supermodel heist thriller from Dracula, Motherf**ker power couple Alex de Campi and Erica Henderson
- a spirited walk in the undead woods from artist writer Sarah Gordon (Vicious Creatures)
- a trip back in time to the regency era from GLAAD & Eisner-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio and Sterric (De Vloek van Rood);
- a futuristic romance between soldier and mech courtesy of Nadia Shammas (Squire, Ms. Marvel) and Jaws Stone (Dames Zine: Magical Knights)
Shipping for fans old and new worldwide. Whatever your level of spice, Roxy has something for you as it revives the spirit of classic British romance comics for the 21st century.
Originally launched in 1958, the original Roxy ran for 288 weekly issues which caught the imagination of young readers across Britain. Now, the title returns for an all-new anthology featuring four modern romance stories bound to inspire a whole new generation.
Roxy will run on Kickstarter from 16th July until the 8th August – don’t miss out on your chance to take home the hottest comic of the Summer!
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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