The Geeky Brummie Pull List with TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution
The Pull List this week has just 8 new comics on it. Our Comic of the Week is TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution from IDW Publishing. The other 5 comic on the main pull list come from DC Comics, Image Comics and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes only 2 new comics from DC Comics and Image Comics. No MEANWHILE… this week, sorry folks.
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Now on with the comics…
TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution
Issue 1
IDW Publishing
Script – Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman
Art – Ben Bishop, Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza
Colours – Luis Antonio Delgado
Letters – Shawn Lee
More than a decade after the Last Ronin defeated the Foot Clan, New York City finds itself in a state of steady decline. Now, the disparate gangs vie for economic and political control and that the chaos is taking its toll. It’s clear to Casey Marie that if something isn’t done soon, the city she knows and loves will be lost forever. So, whether they’re ready or not, she and her young pupils must raise a new coalition and lead the charge to keep the peace. Witness the rise of the next generation of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they fight to restore peace to the streets they live below! Legendary TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman proudly presents the next epic chapter of The Last Ronin, reassembling the acclaimed creative team from the original monster bestseller for a second oversized, prestige format miniseries event!
The original The Last Ronin book was a huge moment in Turtle history, showing a gritty future for our heroes in a half shell. The story left us with a new generation of Turtles to carry on the legacy of Clan Hamato. Now 2 years after that book ended Yi, Odyn, Moya and Uno return all grown up and any ready to take on a very different New York City.
This series looks to be closer in feel to the regular TMNT universe, and moving away slightly from the dark intensity of the original run. I’m excited to see where this story takes the franchise and how it will acknowledge what came before.
Void Rivals
Issue 7
Skybound/Image Comics
Script – Robert Kirkman
Art – Lorenzo De Felici
Colours – Patricio Delpeche
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Void Rivals #7 (Link)
NEW STORY ARC
Darak and Solila traverse the northern wasteland. Danger lurks around every corner. The Void Rivals corner of the Energon Universe continues to grow as PROXIMUS is on the hunt!
Void Rivals kicks off its second story arc, seamlessly picking up the story where it left off. The relationship between Darak and Solila looks set to develop even further as they find themselves navigating a barren wasteland. Can they trust each other enough to survive? As always, the book looks beautiful and I’m loving this part of the Energon Universe.
Birds of Prey
Issue 7
DC Comics
Script – Kelly Thompson
Art – Javier Pina
Colours – Jordie Bellaire
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Birds of Prey #7 (Link)
NEW MISSION! NEW TEAM! Sin is alive and back with Black Canary in Gotham, and the world didn’t get destroyed, but the cost was high and nobody’s exactly sure what it means yet. Shocking revelations in the wake of the Birds’ first mission lead Dinah to… a conspiracy against the Birds of Prey and a whole new mission. New mission, new team. Hold onto your butts.
Kicking off a new story arc, this series perfectly balances the tone between drama and humour, making it a joy to read. Black Canary is back with Sin in tow, and this team they are teaming with the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, this series is well worth your time.
Shazam!
Issue 9
DC Comics
Script – Mark Waid
Art – Emanuela Lupacchino
Colours – Trish Mulvihill
Letters – Troy Peteri
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Shazam! #9 (Link)
THE CAPTAIN VS. THE CREEPER! The Captain has thwarted a cadre of space dinosaurs, talked the gods into being reasonable for five little minutes, and managed to look A-OK doing it. So what’s left? WELL WE CREEP. YEEEAAAHHH, WE KEEP IT ON THE DOWN-LOW. It’s the fight of the century: THE CAPTAIN VS. THE CREEPER!
One of DC’s most interesting characters looks set to make life interesting for the good Captain. This issue is the last for series writer Mark Waid and I’m sure he’ll go out strong. I’m excited for what comes next though, as Josie Campbell takes over, after such great work on The New Champion of Shazam! series.
The Sensational She-Hulk
Issue 6
Marvel Comics
Script – Rainbow Rowell
Art – Ig Guara
Colours – Dee Cunniffe
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Sensational She-Hulk #6 (Link)
Last issue, She-Hulk was offered a spot on the Avengers. Will she take it? In the meantime, Jen and Jack of Hearts’ space vacation gets quite dangerous. Lingering questions from years ago are going to be asked again, and the answers may just destroy the new It Couple of Comics! THIS COVER WAS PREVIOUSLY SOLICITED AS #4, BUT IT MOVED TO THIS ISSUE AS THE STORY SHIFTED!
LEGACY #184
Finally, we get the She-Hulk in space story. Rainbow Rowell is writing a great story, balancing Jen’s heroic duty and her personal love life. Will the offer of a spot on the Avengers put a strain on her relationship with Jack. I’m as invested in this relationship as I was Scott and Ramona, and this series is one of Marvel’s hidden gems. This book is full of intrigue and heart and you should jump on board as soon as you can.
X-Men
Issue 32
Marvel Comics
Script – Gerry Duggan
Art – Phil Noto
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – X-Men #32 (Link)
BESTIES WITH BLOODY BLADES! Kate Pryde and Illyana Rasputin have been best friends for a long time. They’ve had good times, and they’ve had bad times. One thing they can always agree on? Stomping anti-mutant bigots’ heads.
Seeing Kitty and Illyana side by side again is wonderful. These characters have always complemented each other perfectly, sharing a history and mutual determination that makes them a formidable duo. But all that pales in comparison to the other big thing promises on the cover. Yes, my favourite X-Man of all time returns. Oh my gosh, Lockheed, how I’ve missed you. Hopefully Lockheed, Kitty and Magik will get to kick arse, just like they did in the old days.
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:
Love Everlasting #13
Image Comics
Script – Tom King
Art – Elsa Charretier
Colours – Matt Hollingsworth
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Love Everlasting #13 (Link)
More answers to the ongoing mystery of Joan and her endless Love! The Cowboy is now working inside the system, discovering its depth and secrets, its… intentions. But when he meets Joan in the not-so-real world, will he be able to continue to play his role as deadly enforcer, or will he betray everything for her?
Superman ’78: The Metal Curtain #5
DC Comics
Script – Robert Venditti
Art – Gavin Guidry
Colours – Jordie Bellaire
Letters – Dave Lanphear
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Superman ’78: The Metal Curtain #5 (Link)
CAN SUPERMAN TRUST… LEX LUTHOR?! After the massive battle at the White House, Superman is forced to turn to his sworn enemy Lex Luthor for help in his fight with Metallo. But what does the greatest criminal mind of our lifetime know about the Russian war machine, and just how will Superman use the info to take the fight to Metallo?
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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