The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Helen of Wyndhorn
The Pull List this week has 12 new comics for your delectation. Our Comic of the Week is Helen of Wyndhorn from Dark Horse Comics. The other 6 comic on the main pull list come from Skybound, Image Comics and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes 5 new comics from BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, DC Comics Black Label and Image Comics. No MEANWHILE… again this week.
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Now on with the comics…
Helen of Wyndhorn
Issue 1
Dark Horse Comics
Script – Tom King
Art – Bilquis Evely
Colours – Mat Lopes
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally from Comixology/Kindle – Helen of Wyndhorn #1 (Link)
From the Eisner award-winning and bestselling creative team of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comes this Gothic sword and sorcery epic that’s Conan the Barbarian meets The Wizard of Oz. Following the tragic death of her late father C.K. Cole, the esteemed pulp writer and creator of the popular warrior character Othan; Helen Cole is called back to her Grandfather’s enormous and elustrious estate: Wyndhorn House. Scarred by Cole’s untimely passing and lost in a new, strange world, Helen wreaks drunken havoc upon her arrival; however, her chaotic ways begin to soften as she discovers a lifetime of secrets hiding within the myriad rooms and hallways of the expansive manor. For outside its walls, within the woods, dwell the legendary adventures that once were locked away within her father’s stories.
The award winning team behind the excellent Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow are back with this series that looks to be a captivating blend of Conan the Barbarian and The Wizard of Oz. Whllst I’m a big fan of Tom King’s writing, it’s Bilquis Evely’s beautiful artwork that I’m most looking forward to. More so, that in Supergirl, her art looks to beautifully capture the gothic feel of the series with intricate details and expressive character designs.
The story promises a mix of adventure, magic, and hidden truths, making it a must for fans of classic fantasy. I can’t wait to explore the depths of Wyndhorn House alongside Helen.
Transformers
Issue 6
Skybound/Image Comics
Script and Art – Daniel Warren Johnson
Colours – Mike Spicer
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Transformers #6 (Link)
END OF STORY ARC! ONE WILL STAND, ONE WILL FALL. The Autobots vs. The Decepticons. This is it. And someone isn’t going to survive.
The last issue of the current arc, only just loses out on a sixth successive COTW title. DWJ wraps up his time a writer and artist with another issue filled with dynamic artwork capturing the mechanical warfare in vivid detail, each panel crackling with energy. Mike Spicer and Rus Wooton take it all to another level with complimentary colours and letters.
As the dust settles on this arc, the repercussions of this battle will echo through future issues, with DWJ setting the stage for a expansive saga for our favourite robots in disguise.
Adventureman: Ghost Lights
Issue 2
Image Comics
Script – Matt Fraction
Art – Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Adventureman: Ghost Lights #2 (Link)
MINI-SERIES FINALE
Claire Connell, the new avatar of pulp hero Adventureman, faces down the deadly Ghost Gang with the supernatural aid of old friends wearing new guises – at stake hangs the make-up of reality itself!
This all to short adventure wraps up this issue, but it promises to be an action-packed finale what will hopefully leave us eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Claire’s tenure as Adventureman.
The Immortal Thor
Issue 8
Marvel Comics
Script – Al Ewing
Art – Martín Cóccolo
Colours – Matt Wilson
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Immortal Thor #8 (Link)
A GOD ENSNARED! Thor confronted his mother Gaea about her machinations in Midgard…and the dark secrets she had kept from him. Meanwhile, a trap was prepared—baited with blood vengeance, laced with insidious poison and carefully set by she who perhaps cared for the Odinson best. This is the story of the IMMORTAL THOR…and of the women who loved him.
LEGACY #769
Al Ewing continues to weave a captivating narrative, and the art by Cóccolo and Wilson really brings the mythic worlds of the God of Thunder to life. What secrets are waiting to be revealed and how will this change the Mother and Sons relationship?
Dead X-Men
Issue 3
Marvel Comics
Script – Steve Foxe
Art – Bernard Chang, Javier Pina, Lynne Yoshii and David Baldeón
Colours – Frank Martin
Letters – Cory Petit
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Dead X-Men #3 (Link)
FAR, FARAWAY! Rachel Summers recruited the Dead X-Men for a seemingly impossible mission…and now they’re about to discover the REAL reason behind their task. As the walls of reality start to bend, will anyone survive the revelation?!
This series features a whole bunch of my favourite mutants, so I’m willing to look past the slightly overused multiverse/coffin dodging storyline. I hope that they can really pull this all together, and it has some impact on the unfolding Rise/Fall story happening elsewhere.
Fall of the House of X
Issue 3
Marvel Comics
Script – Gerry Duggan
Art – Lucas Werneck
Colours – Bryan Valenza
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Fall of the House of X #3 (Link)
THE END HAS TRULY BEGUN! The X-Men have taken all they’re willing to take from Orchis… Now it’s time for them to do the dishing out. Unfortunately, just when it seems like one threat is over…another rises to take its place. The final battle of the Krakoan age rages as two series that are one move toward a crash that will echo across the universe…
This series is doing a fine job of wrapping up the Krakoa Era, and hopefully it won’t run out of steam before the world changes for the X-Men forever. I hope they find an interesting way to move in to the next era and it’s not just a reset of the story from before Hickman launched this tale all those years ago.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Issue 45
Marvel Comics
Script – Zeb Wells
Art – Carmen Carnero
Colours – Marcio Menyz
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Amazing Spider-Man #45 (Link)
The Gang War is over, but New York City will bear the scars for a long time. While Peter was fighting the war, other parts of his life kept going on and the consequences will be felt here. Plus…what mystery is bubbling up at Ravencroft?
LEGACY #939
Gang War might be over by Spidey won’t get a chance to rest. New artist Carmen Carnero steps in for the next couple of issues.
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:
Fishflies #5
Image Comics
Script and Art – Jeff Lemire
Letters – Steve Wands
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Fishflies #5 (Link)
Franny and the bug seek shelter at a farmhouse with two elderly siblings. Elsewhere, Helen DuPuis finds a strange symbol in the woods that she’s determined is the link between all the mysteries, while Officer Laraque finds a lead of his own that might bring Francis Fox home safely.
A special extra-length issue from JEFF LEMIRE (GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth) deepens the mystery of this small-town surrealist horror.
Dark Ride #11
Image Comics
Script – Joshua Williamson
Art – Andrei Bressan
Colours – Adriano Lucas
Letters – Pat Brosseau
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Dark Ride #11 (Link)
As Sam fights to save his daughter from a horrifying fate, his sister Halloween confronts their father about the devilish pact he made all those years ago… This is the issue that changes EVERYTHING.
Fables #162
DC Black Label
Script – Bill Willingham
Art Mark Buckingham and Steve Leialoha
Colours – Lee Loughridge
Letters – Todd Klein
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Fables #162 (Link)
It’s the finale of “The Black Forest,” and with it comes earth-shattering ramifications for the world of Fables. Tink has become something far more powerful than anyone could’ve imagined, but will she be defeated and things reach their happily ever after?
Petrol Head #5
Image Comics
Script – Rob Williams
Art – Pye Parr
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Petrol Head #5 (Link)
End of Story Arc.
The way out of the Smogzone is blocked! The O and his Robo-Cops have tracked down Lupa. SuperCarStar cannot be outdriven. Hybrid’ lost his head. There’ no way into the O-Zone! It’ the finale of Petrol Head’s thrilling first arc. Can he find one last cheat mode?
Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #5
BOOM! Studio/BOOM! Box
Script and Art – Michael Dialynas
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Zawa + The Belly of the Beast #5 (Link)
Zawa is captured-on food festival day, of all days! But a rebellion brews in town… However, as a terrifying force is unleashed upon the townsfolk, Zawa will give everything to make sure only those responsible pay for what they’ve done, and give the town a fresh start.
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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