The Geeky Brummie Pull List with Unstoppable Doom Patrol #7
Our Pull List this week features 14 new comics. Our Comic of the Week title is Unstoppable Doom Patrol #7 from DC Comics. The other 8 comics on the main pull list are published by DC Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics and Marvel Comics. Our On The Radar selection includes 5 comics from Titan Comics, Dynamite, Ahoy Comics , DC and Dark Horse Comics. And in MEANWHILE… two new ZOOP comic campaigns from Time Bomb Comics and Scratch Comics.
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Now on with the comics…
Unstoppable Doom Patrol
Issue 7
DC Comics
Script – Dennis Culver
Art – Chris Burnham
Colours – Brian Reber
Letters – Pat Brosseau
Buy digitally on Comixology – Unstoppable Doom Patrol #7 (Link)
General Immortus stands victorious against the Doom Patrol and has now set his sights on nothing less than world domination! The team’s only hope for salvation is asking for help from one of their greatest enemies, but only if Immortus doesn’t get to them first! Everything’s been leading to these final moments and a happy ending is not guaranteed.
Unfortunately, this is the final issue of this excellent run of Doom Patrol. Culver, Burnham, Reber and Brosseau have really breathed new life in to the team and I hope DC realise how much this book means to people, and renew it for another run soon. I’ve loved every issue and I hope you will pick it up and tell DC we want more.
Star Trek
Issue 13
IDW Publishing
Script -Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing
Art – Angel Unzueta
Buy digitally on Comixology – Star Trek #13 (Link)
Captain Benjamin Sisko’s quest to defeat the killer of gods is at an end, and the Prophets beckon him home to the Celestial Temple. He’s earned his rest, but when Starfleet requests his help to stop a familiar foe, the Tzenkethi Coalition, from launching the largest fleet in their history, Sisko and the Theseus’ crew set out once again to save the galaxy. But there’s a reason this species of spiritually rich, reptilian lizard birds has twice defeated Starfleet in battle. They’re xenophobic, ruthless, and innovative… and confronting them on their home turf, a planet thought to be an organism itself, is as good a death sentence as any.
The main Star Trek moves on to it’s next story arc after the events of Day of Blood. It’s exciting to see where this creative team take the crew of the Theseus next. If you’re a fan of Star Trek, then these IDW books should definitely be on your pull list.
TMNT x Stranger Things
Issue 4
IDW Publishing/Dark Horse Comics
Script – Cameron Chittock
Art – Fero Peniche
Colours – Sofie Dodgson
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology – TMNT x Stranger Things #4 (Link)
Demodogs have overrun the city! New Yorkers are being rounded up like cattle! The only hope of salvation? Four talking Turtles and six schoolchildren on a class field trip. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Hawkins kids convene on Times Square to send the Upside Down back to the Upside Down! But can they face something this big and walk away? Don’t miss the conclusion to this year’s strangest crossover!
This has been a super fun series. The original comics Turtles and the kids from Hawkins have really gelled well and I won’t be adverse to them finding another reason to get together.
Void Rivals
Issue 5
Image Comics
Script – Robert Kirkman
Art – Lorenzo De Felici
Colours – Patricio Delpeche
Letters – Rus Wooton
Buy digitally on Comixology – Void Rivals #5 (Link)
EXPLORE THE ENERGON UNIVERSE! When Darak and Solila’s return to the Sacred Ring doesn’t go as planned, a new danger enters their lives!
Can I say it, well I will, I think this book is up there with Saga. This book is not just an cheap excuse to kick start the Energon Universe, it’s a compelling story in its own right, with some wonderful characters and excellent world building. Oh, and it looks incredible too.
Power Girl
Issue 2
DC Comics
Script – Leah Williams
Art – Eduardo Pansica and Julio Ferreira
Colours – Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Letters – Becca Carey
Buy digitally on Comixology – Power Girl #2 (Link)
OUT OF METROPOLIS, ON A ROAD TRIP! As a Kryptonian virus rapidly spreads along the coast, Power Girl departs Metropolis looking to redeem herself for her catastrophic mistakes. It’s not easy being a part of the Super-Family, but Paige has never let the pressure get to her before. She just needs something to punch. And she’s found her target in space pirate and hater of all who hail from Krypton: Amalak!
I throughly enjoyed issue one and I’m loving this resurgence of Kara. Williams really seems to have a handle on the character and I hope new readers are discovering what a important part of the Super-Family she is. Often misunderstood, this new Power Girl series will hopefully put this wonderful character back in peoples pulls.
Alpha Flight
Issue 3
Marvel Comics
Script – Ed Brisson
Art – Scott Godlewski
Colours – Matt Milla
Letters – Travis Lanham
Buy digitally on Comixology – Alpha Flight #3 (Link)
WHO IS NEMESIS?! You thought ALPHA FLIGHT #1 packed some surprises? Wait until you get a load of issue #3! As GUARDIAN, PUCK, SNOWBIRD and SHAMAN make a difficult decision about their future, a startling revelation shocks ALPHA FLIGHT and changes the course of FANG, AURORA and NORTHSTAR’s secret mission! Who is the new NEMESIS?!
Alpha Flight are a criminally underrated part of the Marvel Universe. Often living in the shadow of the X-Men, this book really shines a light on what makes them such strong characters in their own right. Hopefully after Fall of X, the team will get to return as an ongoing series, because these five issues will not be enough for this fan.
The Immortal Thor
Issue 3
Marvel Comics
Script – Al Ewing
Art – Martín Cóccolo
Colours – Matt Wilson
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology – The Immortal Thor #3 (Link)
THOR IN THE WILDERNESS! As Toranos hunted him across the stars, the Odinson found himself trapped—marooned in a puzzle the size of a planet. In this place, the All-Father’s crown—and even his own godly strength—availed him nothing. What power, then, would save him? This is the story of THE IMMORTAL THOR…and the time of the Trickster’s Test.
LEGACY #764
I made the mistake of reading The Immortal Hulk as digital trades. There is something so exciting about reading this book as a monthly issue. Al Ewing is doing something magnificent here with the God of Thunder. This is a big, bold, and breathtakingly beautiful book that is destined to become an epic.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Issue 36
Marvel Comics
Script – Zeb Wells
Art – Ed McGuinness and Mark Farmer
Colours – Marcio Menyz
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology – The Amazing Spider-Man #36 (Link)
Spider-Man has never gone this dark. Now the consequences are unraveled. Will New York ever look at him the same way again?
LEGACY #930
Great cover. Guess this issue will wrap up a few loose end before we move on to Gang War.
What’s The Furthest Place From Here?
Issue 15
Image Comics
Script – Matthew Rosenberg
Art – Tyler Boss
Buy digitally on Comixology – What’s The Furthest Place From Here? #15 (Link)
“WHERE’S THE DOG?
Prufrock, Mallory, and Merrill find out just how far you have to run to get away from your old problems. They also find out how easy it is to get new problems. But at least they’ve got a dog.”
After the shock ending to the last issue, it looks like we’re not going to get a resolution here as we shift focus to other characters. This is a book that continues to surprise and I’ve really invested in what happens to these kids. And we also get another lovely cover.
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:
Conan the Barbarian #4
Titan Comics
Script – Jim Zub
Art – Roberto De La Torre
Colours – Dean White
Letters – Richard Starkings
Buy digitally from Comixology – Conan the Barbarian #4 (Link)
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?
Gargoyles #10
Dynamite
Script – Greg Weisman
Art – George Kambadais
Buy digitally on Comixology – Gargoyles #10 (Link)
Brooklyn’s attempts to lead the Clan have left him feeling disappointed and estranged from those he is closest to. But when news of a kidnapping comes in, it’s up to Brooklyn, Lexington, and Broadway to save the day. Can they come together in time to make the daring rescue? Or will daybreak stop them in their tracks?
Giant Robot Hellboy #1
Dark Horse Comics
Script – Mike Mignola
Art – Duncan Fegredo
Colours – Dave Stewart
Letters – Clem Robins
Buy digitally on Comixology – Giant Robot Hellboy #1 (Link)
Hellboy is kidnapped and hooked up to a massive mecha-Hellboy for a mission on a mysterious, faraway island, but the island might just put up a fight of its own. Inspired by Mignola’s viral-hit pencil drawings from Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook, Giant Robot Hellboy gets his own story in this 3-part miniseries from Mignola and longtime Hellboy artist Duncan Fegredo!
The Wrong Earth: We Could Be Heroes #1
Ahoy Comics
Script – Tom Peyer
Art – Jamal Igle and Juan Castro
Colours – Lee Loughridge
Letters – Rob Steen
Buy physically from Forbidden Planet – The Wrong Earth: We Could Be Heroes #1 (Link)
AHOY’s first hit series returns with a two-issue anniversary celebration from creators Tom Peyer and Jamal Igle! With Dragonflyman, Dragonfly, and the rest of the masked crime-fighters trapped elsewhere in the multiverse, Earth-Alpha’s police, government, and banks are taken over by dastardly villains! New heroes emerge-but can they prevail? Also featuring a new chapter of the AHOY 5th anniversary prose serial by Mark Russell!
Wonder Woman #2
DC Comics
Script – Tom King
Art – Daniel Sampere
Colours – Tomeu Morey
Letters – Clayton Cowles
Buy digitally on Comixology – Wonder Woman #2 (Link)
TOM KING AND DANIEL SAMPERE‘S EPIC NEW TAKE ON WONDER WOMAN CONTINUES! AN ARMY OF ONE! Now a wanted fugitive, Wonder Woman readies herself for battle against Commander Steel and his soldiers, her former love Steve Trevor being one of them! What could this face-off mean for her position in the world of heroes? Will it further her quest for the truth about the rogue Amazon or end in bloodshed? Find out as this demigoddess takes on an entire army! Plus, the prelude to Amazons Attack!
LEGACY #802
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE ZOOP
There are a couple of great comics currently running campaigns on the ZOOP platform. Now, whilst ZOOP is a US based site and all the prices are in US dollars, the benefit to everyone is how it affects shipping costs, making it more of a affordable option that Kickstarter. Both Time Bomb Comics and Scratch Comics have books currently running that deserve your attention, so go back them.
Bomb Scares
Tick-tock, tick-tock…It’s time to stop the clock!
The bloody great new horror anthology featuring Liam Sharp, Alex Nino, Trevor Von Eeden, Jimmy Broxton, Hunt Emerson, John Erasmus, David Windett and more!
Bomb Scares #1 relaunches the title in a new format, with both colour and b&w strips, and ongoing stories.
*FREE SHIPPING IN THE UK!
The Bomb Scares campaign runs until 3rd November 2023, via the Bomb Scares #1 ZOOP page (Link)
Dracula The Return: Cult of The White Worm
After a hugely successful first issue, Dacre Stoker, the great grand nephew of Bram Stoker, along with co writer Chris McAuley and art team Chris Geary & Matt Soffe make a triumphant return with publishers Scratch Comics and the second installment of this historic and authentic continuation of the classic novel.
Dracula The Return: Cult of the White Worm issue #2 takes the story in a daring new direction as the Lord of Vampires recruits his mysterious new allies to exact a plan of revenge on the heroes who thwarted his plans.
Dracula fans who missed the first issue will also be able to grab issue #1 with this campaign and of course you’ll be able to grab some exclusive bonus rewards including original sketches from the artist and official Dracula The Return merchandise.
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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