Buying comics can be an expensive hobby. A lot of fans simply can’t afford everything they’re interested in, due to rising prices and the over-saturation of the market with superhero titles.
That’s why we’re here. Every week, the Multiversity staff is asked “What would you buy this week if you couldn’t go over $20?” and shares their reasons why, in order to help others who might have similar tastes make their own decisions in buying comics on a budget. Be sure to leave your own picks in the comments!
Buying comics can be an expensive hobby. A lot of fans simply can’t afford everything they’re interested in, due to rising prices and the over-saturation of the market with superhero titles.
That’s why we’re here. Every week, the Multiversity staff is asked “What would you buy this week if you couldn’t go over $20?” and shares their reasons why, in order to help others who might have similar tastes make their own decisions in buying comics on a budget. Be sure to leave your own picks in the comments!
DC Comics announced at their “All Access” panel today at FanExpo in Toronto the launch of a new book for 2013: “Justice League of America,” written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by David Finch.
In what is becoming a trend lately, another creator has announced that they are stepping away from a DC book. Judd Winick, in a prepared statement, has announced that he is leaving “Batwing,” one of two books he launched for the New 52, along with “Catwoman.”
Today, Marvel announced “Morbius: The Living Vampire,” a new ongoing from Joe Keatinge and Rich Elson, which will launch in January. This is the same creative team behind the announced, and cancelled, “Thanos: Son of Titan” mini, so clearly Marvel was serious when they said that both creators would be doing new things for the company soon. Newsarama has an interview with Keatinge where he discusses his history with the character, as well as some teases for what is to come in the book.
Nearly every comic creator, no matter how diverse their output, has a work that the comics-reading public has labeled as their defining work; maybe not their best, but the one that readers associate as the most indicative of that creator’s style. For Grant Morrison, it’s “The Invisibles,” for Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips it’s “Criminal,” and for comics sensation and internet icon Warren Ellis it’s “Transmetropolitan.” Despite the massive range of Ellis’s work, perhaps the most common image to come to mind upon hearing his name is the face of deranged journalist Spider Jerusalem — granted, that could be because his choice of eyewear is so snazzy. “Transmetropolitan” — often abbreviated to “Transmet” — tells the story of Jerusalem, a journalist who has made his return to “The City” for the first time in years in order to cover and influence the next big political elections, as well as the ramifications for doing so. With the political climate that’s in the air, now is the perfect time to read this equally politically-driven sci-fi ongoing if you have not before, or to re-read it if you are already well-acquainted with the saga of The City.
Finally, the New 52 debut of everyones favorite Bat-Alterego. In order to stop Leviathan, Batman must go undercover as Matches Malone. Like the oil on Matches’ hair, Grant Morrison’s Batman Epic creeps slowly towards a conclusion. This book has had a hard time of it since the New 52 began. Delayed yet again three issues in after the tragic events surrounding ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ in July, does the extra wait give this book an extra-marinated goodness?
The final miniseries starts here! Will this look through all things quantum fix the watch that is “Before Watchmen,” or will it spill all the gears onto the ground?
Welcome back to THE HOUR COSMIC!, brought to you by the lovely folks at Multiversity Comicsand Tell Me Something. Hosted by Brian Salvatore, Chad Bowers and Matthew Meylikhov, The Hour Cosmic is buying the drinks on our 21st episode!
This week, we bring back the Countdown format (with added lightning round, courtesy of the Next Issue boys) and discuss Mark Millar, the old maid that is Wonder Woman, and why Flashpoint hurts our souls.
The guys kick of this installment of TNI by getting super giddy for Baltimore Comic Con. It’s so close! After that, some critical eyes are turned toward the first year of the DCnU. What sort of successes were achieved? What were the shortcomings? Did anything really change? So many questions, so many divisive answers! PLUS: does Mike sound like a jerk? Let us know atcontact@nextissuepodcast.com, or down in the comments section. Over in comic review land, there’s plenty of love for Revival, Spider-Men, and Uncanny X-Force.
