The Geeky Brummie Pull List with X-Force
It’s a small but perfectly formed Pull List for you this week. Our Comic of the Week is X-Force from Marvel Comics. The other comics on the main pull list come from Marvel Comics too. Our On The Radar selection includes 3 new comics from Image Comics, Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing. In MEANWHILE... some actual comic news from San Diego Comic Con.
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…
X-Force
Issue 1
Marvel Comics
Script – Geoffrey Thorne
Art – Marcus To
Colours – Erick Arciniega
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally from Comixology/Kindle – X-Force #1 (Link)
A NEW PATH FORGED! The world is fractured. FORGE uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-FORCE! Forge leads a custom-made, handpicked team of mutants — RACHEL SUMMERS, BETSY BRADDOCK, SAGE, SURGE and introducing TANK — in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there’s no time to stop for permission! As Forge detects increasing threats across the planet, he will recruit a specialist for each target — first up: that regenerating degenerate, DEADPOOL! Be here for an X-Force like you’ve never seen them before, stick around to see who joins, who lives, who dies and uncover the mystery of Forge’s discovery!
LEGACY #291
Geoffrey Thorne and Marcus To ignite a fresh chapter for X-Force with issue #1, delivering a promising start to a new era for the team. Thorne’s script introduces a revamped X-Force under the leadership of Forge, a refreshing choice that brings a unique dynamic to the group. The use of Deadpool as a guest star will certainly bring readers to the book, but I’m more interested in the inclusion of Betsy Braddock and how her membership in the team impacts her role as Captain Britain.
The Immortal Thor
Issue 13
Marvel Comics
Script – Al Ewing
Art – Jan Bazaldua
Colours – Matt Hollingsworth
Letters – Joe Sabino
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Immortal Thor #13 (Link)
ENTER: HERCULES! The son of Zeus sought Thor out — for Toranos’ wheel had turned for the Olympians too, and two Gods together might solve such a mystery. The trail took them to a wasteland of snow and ice… to terror and treachery… and to an old foe of Hercules, at the height of her dread power. New series artist JAN BAZALDUA draws the story of the IMMORTAL THOR… and the Night Mother’s vengeance. PLUS: PART 5 OF DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE: WEAPON X-TRACTION!
LEGACY #774
Immortal Thor #13 brings a fresh dynamic to the series by pairing Thor with none other than Hercules. The icy landscape provides a striking backdrop for this godly duo, with the creative team effectively capturing the raw power and camaraderie between the two iconic characters.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Issue 54
Marvel Comics
Script – Zeb Wells
Art – Ed McGuinness, Mark Farmer, Wade Von Grawbadger and Mark Morales
Colours – Marcio Menyz
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – The Amazing Spider-Man #54 (Link)
THE MIND-BLAZING CONCLUSION OF “EASY BEING GREEN!” The SINISTER SIX will try to fight. But they should have run. Who can possibly put a stop to Peter Parker’s spree of mayhem and destruction? (Hint: No one).
LEGACY #948
Zeb Wells ramps up the tension as Peter Parker, under the influence of the Green Goblin serum, becomes a force of unchecked chaos. The Sinister Six, themselves no strangers to villainy, are utterly outmatched by this new, monstrous Spider-Man.
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:
Saga #67
Image Comics
Script – Brian K. Vaughan
Art – Fiona Staples
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Saga #67 (Link)
SAGA returns for its epic 12th season as 12-year-old Hazel embarks on the most important adventure of her young life.
Fantastic Four #22
Marvel Comics
Script – Ryan North
Art – Ivan Fiorelli
Colours – Jesus Aburtov
Letters – Joe Caramagna
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Fantastic Four #22 (Link)
ONE LAST HOPE! Alicia Masters and Reed Richards — and the survivors of New York — are lost, alone against the vampire menace, and Reed’s exhausted. But they still need to survive — and avoid being turned into undead blood parasites. Reed has one last desperate hope, and it’s not guaranteed to work — but there is at least a chance… if he can survive long enough to test it! This conclusion to our BLOOD HUNT tie-in ends in a twist that you will NOT want to miss! PLUS: PART 3 OF DEADPOOL/WOLVERINE: WEAPON X-TRACTION!
LEGACY #715
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White & Green #3
IDW Publishing
Script – Jock, Dom Reardon, Dave Wielgosz, Carlos Giffoni and Cameron Chittock
Art – Jock, Dom Reardon, Riley Rossmo, Alexis Ziritt and Michael Shelfer
Letters – Shawn Lee and Nathan Widick
Buy digitally on Comixology/Kindle – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White & Green #3 (Link)
Our two-color celebration continues! Marvel at new stories featuring the TMNT in their classic black-and-white style but with a touch of green, because we like keeping it fresh that way.
Joining us for this round are superstar creators Jock (Gone, Batman: One Dark Knight), Cameron Chittock (TMNT/Stranger Things), Dave Wielgosz (Man-Bat), Riley Rossmo (Harley Quinn), rock-and-roll artist Alex Ziritt, and more!
Eisner Awards 2024 Winners
SDCC saw the announcement of this years Eisner Award winners
The 36th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards ceremony was held at SDCC on Friday night, July 26 at the Hilton Bayfront. Named for the pioneering comics creator and graphic novelist Will Eisner, the Eisner Awards, considered the “Oscars” of the comic book industry, were given out in 32 categories for works published in 2023.
The Awards went to a diverse range of creators and publishers, including Britains own Michael Molcher for his book, I Am the Law: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future.
Here is a rundown of all the Eisner Award 2024 winners:
Best Short Story: “The Kelpie,” by Becky Cloonan, in Four Gathered on Christmas Eve (Dark Horse)
Best Single Issue/One-Shot: Nightwing #105, by Tom Taylor and Bruno Redondo (DC)
Best Continuing Series: Transformers, by Daniel Warren Johnson (Image Skybound)
Best Limited Series: PeePee PooPoo, by Caroline Cash (Silver Sprocket)
Best New Series: Somna: A Bedtime Story, by Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay (DSTLRY)
Best Publication for Early Readers: Bigfoot and Nessie: The Art of Getting Noticed, by Chelsea M. Campbell and Laura Knetzger (Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House)
Best Publication for Kids: Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir, by Pedro Martín (Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin Young Readers)
Best Publication for Teens: Danger and Other Unknown Risks, by Ryan North and Erica Henderson (Penguin Workshop/Penguin Random House)
Best Humor Publication: It’s Jeff: The Jeff-Verse #1, by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru (Marvel)
Best Anthology: Comics for Ukraine, edited by Scott Dunbier (Zoop)
Best Reality-Based Work: Three Rocks: The Story of Ernie Bushmiller: The Man Who Created Nancy, by Bill Griffith (Abrams ComicArts)
Best Graphic Memoir: Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, by Thien Pham (First Second/Macmillan)
Best Graphic Album—New: Roaming, by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Graphic Album—Reprint (tie): Hip Hop Family Tree: The Omnibus, by Ed Piskor (Fantagraphics)
Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons, by Kelly Sue DeConnick, Phil Jimenez, Gene Ha, and Nicola Scott (DC)
Best Adaptation from Another Medium: Watership Down, by Richard Adams, adapted by James Sturm and Joe Sutphin (Ten Speed Graphic)
Best U.S. Edition of International Material: Blacksad, Vol 7: They All Fall Down, Part 2, by Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, translation by Diana Schutz and Brandon Kander (Europe Comics)
Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia: My Picture Diary, by Fujiwara Maki, translation by Ryan Holmberg (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Archival Collection/Project—Strips: Dauntless Dames: High-Heeled Heroes of the Comic Strips, edited by Peter Maresca and Trina Robbins (Fantagraphics)
Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books: All-Negro Comics 75th Anniversary Edition, edited by Chris Robinson (Very GOOD Books)
Best Writer: Mariko Tamaki, Roaming (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Writer/Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson, Transformers (Image Skybound)
Best Penciller/Inker or Penciller/Inker Team: Jillian Tamaki, Roaming (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Painter/Multimedia Artist: Sana Takeda, The Night Eaters: Her Little Reapers (Abrams ComicArts); Monstress (Image)
Best Cover Artist: Peach Momoko, Demon Wars: Scarlet Sin, various alternate covers (Marvel)
Best Coloring: Jordie Bellaire, Batman, Birds of Prey (DC); Dark Spaces: Hollywood Special (IDW)
Best Lettering: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, The Unlikely Story of Felix and Macabber, The Witcher: Wild Animals, and others(Dark Horse); Batman: City of Madness, The Flash, Poison Ivy, and others (DC); Black Cat Social Club (Humanoids); Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees (IDW); The Cull, What’s the Furthest Place from Here? (Image); and others
Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism: The Comics Journal #309; edited by Gary Groth, Kristy Valenti, and Austin English (Fantagraphics)
Best Comics-Related Book: I Am the Law: How Judge Dredd Predicted Our Future, by Michael Molcher (Rebellion)
Best Academic/Scholarly Work: The Claremont Run: Subverting Gender in the X- Men, by J. Andrew Deman (University of Texas Press)
Best Publication Design: Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein boxed set, designed by Mike Kennedy (Magnetic Press)
Best Webcomic: Lore Olympus, by Rachel Smythe (WEBTOON)
Best Digital Comic: Friday, vols. 7–8, by Ed Brubaker and Marcos Martin, (Panel Syndicate)
Hall of Fame:
Judges’ Choices: Kim Deitch, Creig Flessel, A. B. Frost, Billy Graham, Gary Groth, Albert Kanter, Warren Kremer, Oscar Lebeck, Frans Masereel, Don McGregor, Keiji Nakaszawa, Noel Sickles, Cliff Sterrett, Elmer C. Stoner, Bryan Talbot, Ron Turner, George Tuska, Lynn Varley, and James Warren
Voters’ Choices: Klaus Janson, Jim Lee, Mike Mignola, and Jill Thompson
Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award: Women in Comics Collective International
Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award: Oliver Bly
Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing: Jo Duffy, Ralph Newman
Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award: Blackbird Comics and Coffeehouse
Joe Quesada Reveals Amazing Comics
Joe Quesada, Mad Cave Studios, and Dupuis team up for new Comic Imprint Amazing Comics
Mad Cave Studios, European publishing house Dupuis, and writer and artist Joe Quesada announced the launch of a new book company, Amazing Comics at SDCC . Amazing Comics will launch with Disciple, which is co-written and penciled by Quesada, with co-writer Charles Dorfman, inker Wade von Grawbadger, colourist Richard Isanove, and letterer Joe Caramagna. The project is described as “unique and captivating reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that blends classic literature with modern storytelling.” You can check out the preview image revealed at SDCC for Disciple below.
You can follow Quesada’s newsletter, and the Amazing Comics website, for more information about Quesada’s new company, including any possible future titles by other creators other than Quesada.
DC and Marvel Announce New Titles
JSA and Wolverine among titles revealed at SDCC
Both of the big two published also announced new titles coming soon at SDCC. Marvel had Laura Kinney: Wolverine by Erica Schultz and Giada Belviso, Psylocke by Alyssa Wong and Vincenzo Carratù, and their 2025 event series One World Under Doom, whilst DC unveiled a new JSA title from writer Jeff Lemire and The New Gods by Ram V and artist Evan Cagle.
Check out our gallery of covers and promo images from these books below:
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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