The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Space Ghost
We have lovely line up of comics on the Pull List this week with 10 new comics hitting the shelves today. Our Comic of the Week is Space Ghost from Dynamite. The other comics on the main pull list comes from Image Comics, IDW Publishing and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes 5 new comics from Vault Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Marvel Comics and Oni Press. MEANWHILE… returns as we look ahead to Free Comic Book Day and the Kickstarter for romance comic Roxy.
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Now on with the comics…
Space Ghost
Issue 1
Dynamite
Script – David Pepose
Art – Jonathan Lau
Letters – Taylor Esposito
Buy digitally from Comixology/Kindle – Space Ghost #1 (Link)
Greed and corruption flourish in the darkness between stars. With the territories of the Galactic Federation spread far and wide across the vastness of space, pirates and hijackers ransack the distant colonies with cruel disregard for the innocent scientists living within them.
Yet there is a cosmic vigilante who metes out justice throughout the galaxy, bringing vengeance to those prey upon the defenseless.
Some say he is a policeman who has abandoned the strictures of the law. Others say he is a phantom, the sole survivor of a war-torn planet. And those who have survived his wrath claim he is more a force of nature, able to bend the very elements of Creation to decimate his enemies. They call him the SPACE GHOST – and his adventures begin here!
Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE (Punisher) and superstar artist JONATHAN LAU (Vampirella Strikes) kick off this action-packed series with a surprise attack on Space Colony Omicron – home of the brilliant scientist Dr. Jerrod Keplar and his young children, Jan and Jace, as well as their pet monkey, Blip. With the colony’s defenses overwhelmed, all seems lost – but these ruthless pirates didn’t count on the wild card that is Space Ghost!
Space Ghost #1 kicks off an intergalactic adventure filled with mystery, action, and cosmic justice. Award-winning writer David Pepose and superstar artist Jonathan Lau team up to bring us a thrilling tale set in the vastness of space. Lau’s artwork captures the cosmic scale of the setting. From sprawling starships to alien landscapes, each panel is a visual feast. His attention to detail brings the futuristic world to life, and the action sequences crackle with energy. The character designs are iconic, especially Space Ghost himself, with his sleek helmet and glowing eyes. It’s great to see characters like this reach a new audience.
Godzilla: War For Humanity
Issue 5
IDW Publishing
Script – Andrew MacLean
Art – Jake Smith
Colours – Valentina Pinto
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Godzilla: War For Humanity #5 (Link)
Godzilla alone?! Zoospora continues to spread its roots across the world, and with the kaiju task force nearly out of commission and Godzilla the only one left standing against an army of monsters, it looks like humanity is doomed! In a last-ditch effort, Yuko and Samantha begin to search for Zoospora’s source and any clue to defeating the seemingly unstoppable monster!
This issue wraps up the current run. Jake Smith has been a revelation with his dynamic illustrations, his attention to detail captures the ferocity of the kaiju clashes, and the panel layouts enhance the action sequences. The design of Zoospora has been both grotesque and fascinating. This creative team has delivered a beautiful book and I hope they get to continue these adventures in the future.
What’s The Furthest Place From Here?
Issue 18
Image Comics
Script – Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss
Art – Tyler Boss
Letters – Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – What’s The Furthest Place From Here? #18 (Link)
END OF STORY ARC
THE CONCLUSION TO THE BATTLE OF THE KEEPERS!
When the fight to save Alabama ends, nothing will ever be the same.
This issue marks the conclusion to the battle of the keepers. The creative team of writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Tyler Boss continues to deliver a unique and intriguing narrative. With one more issue to go before the series goes on hiatus again, I can’t wait to see where they leave our characters.
X-Men
Issue 34
Marvel Comics
Script – Gerry Duggan
Art – Joshua Cassara
Colours – Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – X-Men #34 (Link)
THE END IS NIGH! The Krakoan Age is nearly at an end… and what might be the final battle of the heroes of Krakoa! One last stop before the fall and rise come to their conclusion… and everything changes!
In this issue, the Krakoan Age is on the brink of collapse. The heroes of Krakoa face what might be their final battle, and everything hangs in the balance. As they make one last stop before the fall and rise come to their conclusion, the fate of Krakoa and its inhabitants is at stake.
The Immortal Thor
Issue 10
Marvel Comics
Script – Al Ewing
Art – Carlos Magno
Colours – Matt Wilson
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Immortal Thor #10 (Link)
THOR MUST DIE! The son of Odin faced three of his greatest foes in battle — with the fog of magic closing around him. Yet even if he won, he lost…for Thor fought not for his life — but for his death. This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR… and the Minotaur’s final triumph.
LEGACY #771
Al Ewing and artist Carlos Magno have crafted a thought-provoking and visually captivating chapter in Thor’s saga, as the son of Odin faces three of his greatest foes in battle, with the fog of magic closing around him. But there’s a twist: Thor isn’t fighting for his life; he’s fighting for his death.
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:
The Incredible Hulk #12
Marvel Comics
Script – Phillip Kennedy Johnson
Art – Nic Klein
Colours – Matt Wilson
Letters – Cory Petit
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Incredible Hulk #12 (Link)
In the aftermath of the tragic battle against Frozen Charlotte, Hulk pays a visit to STRANGE ACADEMY, seeking the help of BROTHER VOODOO in saving Charlie’s immortal soul! But when the task calls for a one-way descent into an exorcist’s ancient prison in search of the immortal FLESH-WEAVER, is the price too high even for the Incredible Hulk?
LEGACY #793
Barbaric: Born In Blood #1
Vault Comics
Script – Michael Moreci
Art – Nathan Gooden
Colours – Fabi Marques
Letters – Jim Campbell
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Barbaric: Born In Blood #1 (Link)
A new era of Barbaric begins!
Worried Axe is going to find out you fell behind on a few issues? Scared to admit that despite all your friends raving about Barbaric for years, you still haven’t joined in on the fun? Rejoice! For Barbaric: Born in Blood begins the next season of Owen, Axe, and Soren’s tale. Yes, that’s right! We did it…the thing everyone says they’re doing, even when they’re lying through their teeth: a genuinely good jumping on point. How, you ask? Well, it all starts with a compelling new bad guy.
Meet Orrick, the tortured barbarian now turned master torturer, who will take us deep into Owen’s past, revealing secrets that should have stayed buried…like Axe in a chest cavity slurping up that sweet, delicious blood. Will the cursed-to-do-good barbarian finally do some actual good? Probably not! But some much worse guys will almost certainly lose their heads. Yummy!
Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #2
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 #2 (Link)
With Brain Tease out of the picture, the sadistic teen heroes, The Action, have set their sights on Frankie as they tear through Redport to uncover the truth about The Insomniac’s death. Meanwhile Frankie’s recent reckless behavior begins to jeopardize her criminal empire, putting her in direct conflict with her partner Scalpel. It’s Minor Threat vs Minor Threat in a brutal rooftop battle for the ages. All that and “justice for Snakestalker” as the second arc of the Minor Threats saga continues…
Cemetery Kids Don’t Die #3
Oni Press
Script – Zac Thompson
Art – Daniel Irizarri
Colours – Brittany Peer
Letters – AndWorld Design
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Cemetery Kids Don’t Die #3 (Link)
From creators Zac Thompson (Hunt for the Skinwalker) and Daniel Irizzari (XINO), enter the next level of the subversive horror/sci-fi hybrid that writhes with fear and tension! A new kind of evil awaits players in the shadows of Nightmare Cemetery! The game’s tricks—playing out in the real world in gruesomely violent ways—drive a wedge between friends thus threatening efforts to find Pik. When Enid bails from the game, she begins her own investigation into the Dreamwave’s effect on its players and uncovers an uncanny pattern of mysterious accidents.
Blood Hunt #1
Image Comics
Script – Jed MacKay
Art – Pepe Larraz
Colours – Marte Gracia
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Blood Hunt #1 (Link)
THE BLOODIEST MARVEL EVENT EVER! The skies have gone dark, the sun hiding its face from the carnage to come. The children of the night, the vampires, have risen from the dark and hidden places of the world as one to drown the Marvel Universe in blood. Earth’s final night has fallen — can even the heroes of this doomed world stem the tide of blood that is to come? Join the AVENGERS, BLADE, BLOODLINE, SPIDER-MAN, HUNTER’S MOON, TIGRA, DOCTOR STRANGE and CLEA as the dance of death begins in BLOOD HUNT #1!
Free Comic Book Day 2024
New to comics – or already an avid reader and looking for something new? Then Free Comic Book Day is your chance to sample a huge range of comics that might just be your new favourite comic.
Free Comic Book Day is perfect for fans and newcomers alike – it allows you to get a taste of the massive range of comics available. Check to see if your local comic shop is taking part, of course here in Birmingham we will be heading down to Worlds Apart, and discover comics for the first time or return to the fold to see what you’ve been missing. Even if your local isn’t able to host FCBD, pop along and talk to the staff and ask them to recommend some new comics for you.
Age Appropriate
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The Comics
The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Retailer Selection Committee has selected forty-eight comic book titles for the industry’s most anticipated annual event to take place on Saturday, May 4, at participating comic shops worldwide.
A committee of comic shop retailers chose forty-eight titles to be available on Free Comic Book Day: twelve Gold Sponsor comics and thirty-six Silver Sponsor comics that give fans an opportunity to discover new titles and genres. This year’s selection of Silver Sponsor comics includes beloved franchises such as Star Wars, Monster High, Maleificent, Doctor Who, Street Fighter, and One Piece. Other notable Silver Sponsor titles are available from ABLAZE, Archie Comics, First Second Books, Massive Publishing and more.
“Every year, we strive to bring fans a memorable Free Comic Book Day experience! We know comic book retailers are looking forward to treating their communities to a day of fun and discovery, and we think this year’s comic book selection really reflects that!” said Ashton Greenwood, Free Comic Book Day spokesperson. “The variety of this year’s comic book selection is really exciting! There’s something for every kind of fan, from long-time readers to the comic book curious.”
From Roxy with Love
It’s truly going to be the summer of love – Rebellion is delighted to announce its forthcoming brand new romance comic, Roxy!
Launching on Kickstarter on Monday 3 June with a host of exclusive rewards, merch, and surprises for backers, Roxy is guaranteed to leave you gasping for air!
Available in 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 man 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.
To get onboard the Roxy revolution, sign up to our Pre-Campaign now! You’ll be the first to get notified when the Kickstarter Campaign begins, and get hold of our exclusive Day One Backer Rewards – they’ll get your heart racing!
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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