The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Star Trek: Defiant
We have 12 new comics for you on the Pull List this week. The Comic of the Week title goes to Star Trek: Defiant from IDW Publishing. The other 3 comics on the List come from IDW and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes 8 comics from Image Comics, Marvel, Dynamite, Titan Comics and DC Black Label. This week in MEANWHILE… it’s a quiet one for news again, so it takes 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…
Star Trek: Defiant
Issue 6
IDW Publishing
Script – Christopher Cantwell
Art – Angel Unzueta
Buy digitally on Comixology – Star Trek: Defiant #6 (Link)
The crossover event between Star Trek and Star Trek: Defiant continues here in part two of Day of Blood! Worf and Sisko begin their trek to Kahless’ spire to stop the false prophet’s siege of Qo’noS with each other being the last man either wants to rely on. Meanwhile, Spock takes the bridge of the Theseus, reuniting with his old friend Captain Montgomery Scott and desperately attempting to keep the Red Path’s Bloodwings at bay.
I really can’t stress how great these IDW Star Trek books are. Everything has build up nicely to this Day of Blood crossover, and the interplay of characters is perfection. If you’ve been enjoying live action Trek, then do yourself a favour and pick up these titles, because in some ways they are even better than those shows.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years
Issue 5
IDW Publishing
Script – Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman
Art – S.L. Gallant, Ben Bishop and Maria Keane
Colours – Luis Antonio Delgado
Letters – Shawn Lee
Buy digitally on Comixology – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin – Lost Years #5 (Link)
In the past: A wake of death and destruction stretches behind Michelangelo, trailing across years and continents, but at long last, fate has brought him face-to-face with the one who stands between him and vengeance: the one called Death Worm. Meanwhile, in the present (a.k.a. our future!): Chaos has taken hold of New York City, forcing Casey Marie Jones and her young Turtle pupils to make a choice: stand and fight or watch the world burn… The tantalizing tale of the beginnings of the Last Ronin concludes, but this is just the beginning of an all-new adventure. Don’t miss it!
Whilst this is the last issue of this run, I can’t see this being the last time we visit this time period. With Turtle mania about to hit an all time high, thanks to the release of the excellent Mutant Mayhem film, this is a great time to be a Turtles fan.
X-Men
Issue 25
Marvel Comics
Script – Gerry Duggan
Art – Stefano Caselli
Colours – Marte Gracia
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology – X-Men #25 (Link)
THE FALL. She’s been known as Kitty, Sprite, Ariel, Red Queen and Captain Kate. Now, as a new X-Men team finds their way through their darkest hour…SHADOWKAT emerges!
The Fall of X is certainly shaking things up in the X-books but it’s great to see Kitty adapt the Shadowkat persona again. Maybe she’s a bit more violent than the younger version of the character, judging from the cover. It’ll be fun to see how all this pans out.
The Amazing Spider-Man Annual
Issue 1
Marvel Comics
Script – Erica Schultz and Celeste Bronfman
Art – Julian Shaw and Carlos Lopez
Colours – Andrew Dalhouse and Kike J Diaz
Buy digitally on Comixology – The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (Link)
Hallows’ Eve will attempt her biggest scheme yet: breaking Chasm out of jail! Currently imprisoned in Madelyne Pryor’s new demonic Limbo Embassy, Spider-Man’s misguided clone is more vengeful than ever, and Hallows’ Eve is the only one who dares to let him loose! Does she have the skills and nerve to go head-to-head against the Goblin Queen? And how will the dark tidings from this year’s Hellfire Gala impact her bold rescue attempt?
Hallows’ Eve takes top billing in this years Amazing Spider-Man Annual. The character was a breakout star of the Dark Web storyline. As that story was tied to the X-Men, I wonder how much this story will draw on current events in the X-Universe?
On the radar, some other comics not on the Pull List but well worth checking out:
Fantastic Four #10
Marvel Comics
Script – Ryan North
Art – Leandro Fernandez
Colours – Marte Gracia and Jesus Aburtov
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally from Comixology – Fantastic Four #10 (Link)
Thousands of years ago, a desperate alien race built a colossal sleeper ship—an ark—to escape their dying sun, setting a course toward a new and distant world. A single volunteer was to be awakened from stasis every hundred years to serve as their protector and caretaker, before finally training the next one. But something has gone horribly wrong. The ship’s engines have failed, and the ark is trapped in a dark void—infinite, silent and deadly—where even the light of stars can’t enter. The newest caretaker awakens to an empty ship. His predecessor’s body lies decaying against a bulkhead, beneath monstrous images of impossible beings drawn in blood. And the horrifying vision of an alien on fire hovers outside the ship, as the bang of rocky fists on the hull echoes throughout darkened hallways… PLUS: A bonus page written by Jonathan Hickman—WHO ARE THE G.O.D.S.?
LEGACY #703
Scarlet Witch #7
Marvel Comics
Script – Steve Orlando
Art – Sara Pichelli and Lorenzo Tammetta
Colours – Frank William
Letters – Cory Petit
Buy digitally on Comixology – Scarlet Witch #7 (Link)
JOURNEY INTO OZ! Wanda swore to help anyone who walked through her door…but what happens when that person is a villain? When Nelson Gruber, A.K.A. Bookworm, comes through the Last Door seeking aid to kill wicked witches in a corner of Oklahoma that’s been transformed into the Emerald City, Wanda must choose between honoring her covenant and going against her own principles. Now the Scarlet Witch has attracted the attention of a dangerous new foe—introducing NICOLA ZOSIMOS, A.K.A. HEXFINDER! PLUS: A bonus page written by Jonathan Hickman—WHO ARE THE G.O.D.S.?
Peacemaker Tries Hard #4
DC Black Label
Script – Kyle Starks
Art – Steve Pugh
Colours – Jordie Bellaire
Buy digitally on Comixology – Peacemaker Tries Hard #4 (Link)
FEATURING DEATHSTROKE! WELL…KINDA! Things go from bad to worse when Peacemaker, with the help of some Golden Age superheroes, infiltrates General Immortus’s secret island base–but ends up captured by a drug smuggler with a penchant for his own goods. Bullets, powder, and punches fly, and Peacemaker’s geriatric squad have victory in sight. But first…they’ll have to get through Deathstroke! Well…kinda…
Gargoyles #8
Dynamite
Script – Greg Weisman
Art – George Kambadais
Buy digitally on Comixology – Gargoyles #8 (Link)
Goliath’s going on trial! But an old enemy would rather Goliath never made it to court! ATTACK ON RIKERS, a.k.a. Cellmates Make Strange Bedfellows!!
Love Everlasting #10
Image Comics
Script – Tom King
Art – Elsa Charretier
Colours – Matt Hollingsworth
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology – Love Everlasting #10 (Link)
END OF STORY ARC
“TOO HIP FOR LOVE,” Part Five
The incredible, unforgettable finale to the second arc. Joan desperately tries to find meaning in what has happened to her-the suffering, and the joy. And as she tries, the world she’s come to know begins to collapse around her. Is she insane? Is anything real? The answers are finally here!
Black Cloak #6
Image Comics
Script – Kelly Thompson
Art – Meredith McClaren
Buy digitally on Comixology – Black Cloak #6 (Link)
Anyone want to storm the castle? What about if, instead of an army, we just have an elf, a fairy, two Dracona, an ambitious young Taka, a wizard, and a couple motivated revolutionaries? Still wanna do it? GOOD. Then come with us…
Warlock: Rebirth #5
Marvel Comics
Script – Ron Marz
Art – Ron Lim and Don Ho
Colours – Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology – Warlock: Rebirth #5 (Link)
The grand conclusion to Adam Warlock’s journey! Will he rise above and prove himself as the better Warlock, or is Eve truly his replacement?
Conan: The Barbarian #1
Titan Books
Script – Jim Zub
Art – Roberto De La Torre
Colours – Jose Villarrubia
Letters – Richard Starkings
Buy digitally on Comixology – Conan: The Barbarian #1 (Link)
Robert E. Howard’s legendary Conan is back in a new tale of bravery and heroism! Conan the Barbarian FCBD Edition leads into the debut issue! Years after the battle of Venarium, a weary Conan returns to his homeland to seek rest and solitude. However, a mysterious scout rides in to warn the Cimmerians of an imminent threat on the march from the Pictish wilderness. Will Conan and his new ally be able to hold off this new horde of invaders?
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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