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 is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the New 52 by releasing Zero issues, line wide, to fill in some key backstories and drop hints to what year two might entail for these titles. We wanted to take a look at each week’s releases and attempt to see themes, patterns, or trends in them, as well as assess the success of the issues on an individual level, and as a line. Also, every #1 issue of the initial New 52 had a Pandora sighting, so we wanted to see if this trend was going to continue with the #0s, so we scoured as hard as we could to try and spot her if she was there. So, without any further ado: Week 1!
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.”
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?
As announced on Twitter about a half hour ago, Rob Liefeld is leaving his three DC titles “Hawkman,” “Grifter” and “Deathstroke” after all the #0 issues.
Why? We’ll leave the explanation to Rob himself, who is as always unafraid to be blunt about his issues with the situation:
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.
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!
