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So it turns out I decided not to take the July OT off after all. Plans fell through, schedules delayed, et cetera et cetera. Things happen out in the real world, you know how it is.
...
I'll be taking off the September thread instead. Mark your calendars! >
For now, let's check out some of what's on tap for July...
+Avengers A.I. #1 by Sam Humphries and Andre Araujo (July 3). An all-new series! In the wake of Age of Ultron, super-scientist Hank Pym assembles a team of androids, robots, and cyborgs to save the world from a grave new threat. Ant Man surrounding himself with a bunch of robots? What could possibly go horribly awry with that, he asked rhetorically.
+All New X-Men #14 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen (July 17). The first time Jean Grey met a Mastermind, she ended up sporting a leather thong and corset, going red and eating a solar system, and getting vaporized on the moon while her friends watched. Now, a time-displaced Jean is about to have her first encounter with another Mastermind... Can the leather thong and all the rest be far behind?
+Deadpool #13 by Gerry Duggan, Mike Hawthorne, and Tradd Moore (July 17). Last time, it was the 1980s and big capes, pirate boots, and an alcoholic Tony Stark. This time, Deadpool gets reenvisioned as a Marvel character from the 1970s! The Merc with a Mouth takes it to the streets in this standalone adventure, and is joined by the righteous duo of Power Man and Iron Fist!
+Hawkeye Annual #1 by Matt Fraction and Javier Pulido (July 24). Lady Hawkguy stars in her own adventure! Kate heads to Los Angeles to get away from Clint and all his crap, but once there she runs into the villainous Madame Masque. As you may recall, these two had a particularly nasty run-in the last time they met, and certain threats were made. Will Masque make good on them, or will Kate retain the upper hand?
+Superior Spider-Man Team Up #1 by Christopher Yost and David Lopez (July 24). In this new ongoing series, Spock buddies up with a cavalcade of Marvel heroes! But this is Spock we're talking about here; he's going to piss every one of them off instead, and everyone knows it. Also this month: Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1, kicking off a new series featuring a team of D-list Spider-Man villains!
+Guardians of the Galaxy #5 by Brian Michael Bendis, Neil Gaiman and Sara Pichelli (July 31). Spinning out of Age of Ultron, a new cast member joins the Guardians! But who is Angela, how did she arrive in this dimension, and what does she want with Star-Lord and his band of galactic adventurers? Whatever the answers, you know they aren't good. Neil Gaiman joins Brian Bendis to join his creation into the Marvel Universe!
+Justice League #22 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis (July 10). After endless teasing, the much delayed "Trinity War" saga begins here, and it all starts with (wait for it) the death of a hero! As the murder mystery deepens, the Leagues are pitted against one another in a race to uncover the secret behind a growing darkness that will consume the Earth in evil... FOREVER. (Continues in Justice League of America and Justice League Dark)
+Batman '66 #1 by Jeff Parker and Jonathan Case (July 17). BIFF! POW! ZAP! BAM! The Dynamic Duo returns, in comic form! Drawing inspiration from the classic television series starring West and Ward, this all-new, digital-first series features Batman and Robin at their campy best, taking on the likes of Riddler, Joker, Penguin, Catwoman and more. Tune in each month for more adventures, same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel!
+Wonder Woman #22 by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang (July 17). The New52 reimagining of Kirby's New Gods continues! Orion ventures through time and space to return to his homeworld of New Genesis, and comes face-to-face with its enigmatic ruler Highfather. But the lord of New Genesis has words for his wayword son, and you can bet anything that they will be harsh! ...Oh, and Wonder Woman shows up too, maybe.
+Batman Incorporated #13 by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham (July 24). This is it, folks. After seven years, comics superstar Grant Morrison finishes up his run on Batman with the final issue of this series. Batman takes on the leader of Leviathan, better known as Talia al Ghul, daughter of his worst enemy and mother of his dead son, with the fate of Gotham and the world hanging in the balance. Can the Dark Knight save the day one more time and, if so, what will it cost him in the end?
+Flash Annual #2 by Brian Buccellato, Nicole Dubuc, Sami Basri and Cully Hamner (July 31). The Flash and Green Lantern, together again for the very first time! Years ago, these two very different heroes teamed up to solve a case, and also forged a friendship to last a lifetime. Now, in the present, that case haunts them both as a new foe appears that neither stands a chance against alone... or possibly together! See the first (and possibly last) team-up of these two iconic heroes in this annual special!
+Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1 by Peter Hogan and Chris Sprouse (July 31). The Alan Moore creation returns in a brand new series! Tesla Strong and her unborn child are in danger, and only her father Tom Strong can save her. There's just one problem: at the moment, Tom has lost all of his incredible powers! To regain them, and save his child and grandchild, he'll be forced to travel to the far side of the galaxy... to the world of Terra Obscura!
+Satellite Sam #1 by Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin (July 3). Two acclaimed creators unite, for a period piece filled with sex, death, and television! The year is 1951, and a star of the popular "Satellite Sam" sci-fi serial turns up dead in a New York flophouse. Cops rule the death a natural one, but the star's son knows there's more to his father's passing than meets the eye, and embarks on a journey into television's seedy underbelly to get the truth!
+Dawn: The Swordmaster's Daughter and Other Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner (July 10). For the first time in three years, Linsner returns to the character he created with a trio of tales based on classic stories. "Swordmaster's Daughter" features a young Dawn as inspiration for a master swordsman, while "Samsara" reveals her encounter with enigmatic Death, while in "White Phoenix" she takes a page from a Hindu epic. It's three stories for the price of one!
+Sheltered #1 by Ed Brisson and Johnnie Christmas (July 10). For years, the citizens of Safe Haven have been preparing their town for an apocalypse that never comes. Every conceivable scenario, from nuclear holocaust to zombie outbreak, has been taken into account to ensure the survival of their community. But there's one thing they couldn't count on: their children. An all-new series, featuring the apocalypse before the apocalypse!
+Elephantmen #50 by Richard Starkings and Alex Medellin, Gabriel Bautista, and Moritat (July 17). A special 50th issue celebration! Not all Elephantmen are destined for grand lives and thrilling adventures. In this special tale, the life of one of their kind is examined post-mortem; one who lived a life of quiet solitude in Los Angeles, and died an unremarkable death. Plus a special gallery of artwork from guest stars, and a reprinting of Elephantmen #1.
+It Girl & The Atomics #12 by James Rich, Chynna Clugston-Flores, Mike Norton, and Natalie Nourigat (July 17). It's the final issue and this series goes out on a high note, as every past It Girl artist returns for a trio of thrilling adventures! It Girl and the gang tackle secret agents, colorful villains, and the undead in this jam packed finale that promises to leave nothing on the table.
+Lazarus #2 by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark (July 24). When the Carlyle Family comes under attack, Forever's father suspects that an insider has betrayed them and is colluding with the enemy. To uncover this traitor, he sends Forever into the field of war, and into the arms of their rival family, the Morray's. Will Forever what her father asks of her, or have recent events begun to weaken her unwavering loyalty?
+Catalyst Comix #1 by Joe Casey, Dan McDaid, Ulises Farinas, and Paul Maybury (July 3). Dark Horse revives the classic 90s series! Titan, Amazing Grace, and the other Agents of Change have returned after a lengthy absence, but you've never seen them quite like this. Together they battle demons both external and internal, with a new look and new attitude toward the ideals of superheroism!
+BPRD Hell on Earth #109 by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Laurence Campbell (July 17). The agents of the BPRD are in Chicago, investigating the ultimate fates of agents when went missing after their last mission. But what they find in the Windy City is more than a crime scene; they find a horde of mutant monsters, intent on stopping them from succeeding in uncovering the truth at any cost.
+The Strain: The Fall #1 by David Lapham and Mike Huddleston (July 17). The vampire apocalypse returns, with a new follow-up series by the original creators! As New York City burns, Dr. Goodweather drowns his sorrows in alcohol, overcome with his failure to kill the Master and end the vampire epidemic. But when his son Zack's life is in danger, can the good doctor sober up long enough to protect the boy from the vampire hunting him? Especially, when that vampire is the boy's mother?
+Mass Effect: Foundation #1 by Mac Walters and Omar Francia (July 24). A new ongoing set in the same world as the smash-hit game series! Written by the lead writer for Mass Effect 2 and 3, 'Foundation' introduces readers to the new and enigmatic "Agent," and chronicles her time on the brutal mining world known as Themis. Follow her story, as she escapes from this violent world and crosses paths with some familiar faces.
+Mind MGMT #13 by Matt Kindt (July 24). Beginning a new season of stories, with a series of standalone one-shots! In this month's tale, The Home Maker struggles to maintain her cover as the Mind Management Agency invades her home turf. Can this sleeper agent keep from revealing her true identity, or will the Agency's ruthless tactics force her hand?
+Captain Midnight #1 by Joshua Williamson and Fernando Dagnino (July 31). Lost in time, a hero from a bygone era returns! In the 1940s, Captain Midnight was a daredevil pilot, a scientific genius, and an American icon. Then, he disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle... and emerged here, in the modern era! Surrounded by a strange new world and threatened by an untrustworthy government, the Captain must find a way out of this new situation. A key entry in Dark Horse's new superhero initiative!
+Judge Dredd Classics #1 by John Wagner, Mike McMahon and Jim Fern (July 10). I AM... THE LAW! Each month, this new series will be reprinting classic Judge Dredd stories from 2000AD, retouched with new color artwork by Charlie Kirchoff, of Doctor Who Classic. First up is the acclaimed "Block Mania" story, which served as a prologue to the epic "Apocalypse War" saga. it's classic Dredd, with a colorful new look!
+Dinosaurs Attack! #1 by Greg Gerani, Herb Trimpe, and Earl Norem (July 17). The blood-curdling horror-meets-humor series inspired by the Topps trading cards returns, in its complete form for the very first time! Released over five issues, this series reprints the classic story and features artwork by the legendary duo of Herb Trimpe and Earl Norem, and chronicles the ultimate nightmare for mankind as dinosaurs assault the Earth. Can anything survive when... DINOSAURS ATTACK?!?!?
+My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #9 by Katie Cook and Andy Price (July 17). The Mane Six take a backseat in this new story arc, as the other residents of Ponyville get to share in the spotlight! in this issue, Big Macintosh's ordinary day about town turns into one very unusual adventure, filled with strange sights, sounds, and ponies that will push this normally shy gentlecolt to the limits of sanity!
+The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1 by Mark Waid and Paul Smith (July 17). Two iconic pulp heroes, together for the very first time! When a Central City official turns up dead in Los Angeles, Denny Colt - better known as the Spirit - heads for Hollywood to investigate the murder. And his investigation starts with the woman who discovered the body, a lovely young actress named Betty. But Betty's got an overprotective boyfriend named Cliff, with a secret of his own - he's the jetpack hero, the Rocketeer!
+G.I. Joe #6 by Fred Van Lente, Jamal Igle and Steve Kurth (July 24). This is it; the story everyone's been waiting for... the origin of COVER GIRL! Courtney Krieger had fame, fortune, and a life that anyone would envy. So why would she give up a world of comfort and luxury to become a member of America's elite special forces? And what does her terrible secret have to do with the return of the Cobra villain known as Mad Monk?
+Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #19 by James Roberts and Alex Milne (July 31). The Autobots have suffered the deepest of betrayals, and the Lost Light has fallen into enemy hands. But that matters little now to Rodimus Prime, confined to a cell and awaiting his execution. With time running out, Rodimus can do little but reflect in hindsight upon how little he knew about the "friends" who betrayed him. Is all hope lost, or is there someone out there that can still be trusted?
+Grimm Fairy Tales: OZ #1 by Joe Brusha and Rolando Neto (Zenescope, July 3). The studio behind Grimm Fairy Tales works its cheesecake magic on another children's classic! In the land of Oz, the witches who rule there are searching for the fabled Veridian Scepter, a lost weapon of untold power. Their race to rediscover it will lead them into our world, and to an isolated Kansas farmhouse that's home to the unlikeliest of heroines: none other than Dorothy Gale! (Who, no doubt, is scantily clad and incredibly voluptuous.)
+Quantum and Woody #1 by James Asmus and Tom Fowler (Valiant, July 10). The world's worst superhero duo returns! Inseparable as children, adopted brothers Eric and Woody Henderson are now estranged losers and petty rivals. But then, their father is brutally murdered, and in their own investigation into the crime the Henderson brothers stumble into a life-altering accident that grants them amazing abilities! What better reason to don costumes and fight crime, right?
+Day Men #1 by Matt Gagnon and Brian Stelfreeze (BOOM!, July 17). After a lengthy absence, legendary artist Brian Stelfreeze returns to comics! For millenia, the world has been controlled in secret by the vampire covens known as the "50 Families." But vampires can only come out at night, so when the sun rises they employ the services of the Day Men, mortal men and women trained for centuries to rule and maintain the vampire nation by day, on behalf of their sleeping masters.
+Red Sonja #1 by Gail Simone and Walter Geovanni (Dynamite, July 17). "The She-Devil with a Sword" gets a new series and a bold new attitude, courtesy of superstar writer Gail Simone! When the only man to ever earn her respect needs a favor, Sonja finds herself working to repay her blood debt at the head of an army marching towards certain doom. Featuring covers by some of the top female artists in the industry today!
+All New Fathom #1 by David Wohl and Alex Konat (Aspen, July 24). Aspen celebrates the 15th anniversary of Michael Turner's breakthrough creation with an all-new series! Freed from the memories of her tumultuous past by events of "The Elite Saga," Aspen Matthews is finally able to begin building a new life for herself in San Diego. But Aspen is still the product of two worlds, and her dual natures quickly lead her into new and complicating perils.
+Molly Danger Book One HC by Jamal Igle (Action Lab, July 31). For twenty years, the super-strong and eternally youthful Molly Danger has protected the town of Coopersville from the sinister armies of the Supermechs. But a new wrinkle is thrown into her life, when D.A.R.T. agent Austin Briggs becomes her new parnter, and secrets from her past threaten to destroy the life she's worked hard to build. By Jamal Igle, artist of Supergirl and G.I. Joe!
What is "On the Bullhorn"?
"On the Bullhorn" is your opportunity to get on that soapbox that TToB vacated. Each month I'll leave this space empty, and it's your job to fill it, Comic-GAF, with whatever you want. Got a book you want to promote? A writer? An artist? Got something to get off your chest, a pet peeve or storytelling trope you can't keep silent about? Just want to rant for a bit? Then type it up, provide some pics, and send it to me via PM so I can post it in the OP.
Or don't, and this can stay blank. Up to you.
No one submitted an idea for the Bullhorn last month, so this secion remains blank once again. Maybe it's time to retire it, yes?
Spoilers. In the age of digital comics, they are increasingly becoming an issue in these threads, as the drive to be first to discuss the week's releases overrides common sense and good posting etiquette. So over the coming weeks and months, the members of Comic GAF will be collaborating on and will eventually be implementing a system of general rules for avoiding spoilers on new comics in the Comics OT thread. But for now, please abide by the temporary guidelines outlined below. And remember, you are being watched and judged by your peers.
1. Discussion of newly released comics that involves specific plot details shall be accompanied at all times by the appropriate use of the
So it turns out I decided not to take the July OT off after all. Plans fell through, schedules delayed, et cetera et cetera. Things happen out in the real world, you know how it is.
...
I'll be taking off the September thread instead. Mark your calendars! >
For now, let's check out some of what's on tap for July...
+Avengers A.I. #1 by Sam Humphries and Andre Araujo (July 3). An all-new series! In the wake of Age of Ultron, super-scientist Hank Pym assembles a team of androids, robots, and cyborgs to save the world from a grave new threat. Ant Man surrounding himself with a bunch of robots? What could possibly go horribly awry with that, he asked rhetorically.
+All New X-Men #14 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen (July 17). The first time Jean Grey met a Mastermind, she ended up sporting a leather thong and corset, going red and eating a solar system, and getting vaporized on the moon while her friends watched. Now, a time-displaced Jean is about to have her first encounter with another Mastermind... Can the leather thong and all the rest be far behind?
+Deadpool #13 by Gerry Duggan, Mike Hawthorne, and Tradd Moore (July 17). Last time, it was the 1980s and big capes, pirate boots, and an alcoholic Tony Stark. This time, Deadpool gets reenvisioned as a Marvel character from the 1970s! The Merc with a Mouth takes it to the streets in this standalone adventure, and is joined by the righteous duo of Power Man and Iron Fist!
+Hawkeye Annual #1 by Matt Fraction and Javier Pulido (July 24). Lady Hawkguy stars in her own adventure! Kate heads to Los Angeles to get away from Clint and all his crap, but once there she runs into the villainous Madame Masque. As you may recall, these two had a particularly nasty run-in the last time they met, and certain threats were made. Will Masque make good on them, or will Kate retain the upper hand?
+Superior Spider-Man Team Up #1 by Christopher Yost and David Lopez (July 24). In this new ongoing series, Spock buddies up with a cavalcade of Marvel heroes! But this is Spock we're talking about here; he's going to piss every one of them off instead, and everyone knows it. Also this month: Superior Foes of Spider-Man #1, kicking off a new series featuring a team of D-list Spider-Man villains!
+Guardians of the Galaxy #5 by Brian Michael Bendis, Neil Gaiman and Sara Pichelli (July 31). Spinning out of Age of Ultron, a new cast member joins the Guardians! But who is Angela, how did she arrive in this dimension, and what does she want with Star-Lord and his band of galactic adventurers? Whatever the answers, you know they aren't good. Neil Gaiman joins Brian Bendis to join his creation into the Marvel Universe!
+Justice League #22 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis (July 10). After endless teasing, the much delayed "Trinity War" saga begins here, and it all starts with (wait for it) the death of a hero! As the murder mystery deepens, the Leagues are pitted against one another in a race to uncover the secret behind a growing darkness that will consume the Earth in evil... FOREVER. (Continues in Justice League of America and Justice League Dark)
+Batman '66 #1 by Jeff Parker and Jonathan Case (July 17). BIFF! POW! ZAP! BAM! The Dynamic Duo returns, in comic form! Drawing inspiration from the classic television series starring West and Ward, this all-new, digital-first series features Batman and Robin at their campy best, taking on the likes of Riddler, Joker, Penguin, Catwoman and more. Tune in each month for more adventures, same Bat-Time, same Bat-Channel!
+Wonder Woman #22 by Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang (July 17). The New52 reimagining of Kirby's New Gods continues! Orion ventures through time and space to return to his homeworld of New Genesis, and comes face-to-face with its enigmatic ruler Highfather. But the lord of New Genesis has words for his wayword son, and you can bet anything that they will be harsh! ...Oh, and Wonder Woman shows up too, maybe.
+Batman Incorporated #13 by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham (July 24). This is it, folks. After seven years, comics superstar Grant Morrison finishes up his run on Batman with the final issue of this series. Batman takes on the leader of Leviathan, better known as Talia al Ghul, daughter of his worst enemy and mother of his dead son, with the fate of Gotham and the world hanging in the balance. Can the Dark Knight save the day one more time and, if so, what will it cost him in the end?
+Flash Annual #2 by Brian Buccellato, Nicole Dubuc, Sami Basri and Cully Hamner (July 31). The Flash and Green Lantern, together again for the very first time! Years ago, these two very different heroes teamed up to solve a case, and also forged a friendship to last a lifetime. Now, in the present, that case haunts them both as a new foe appears that neither stands a chance against alone... or possibly together! See the first (and possibly last) team-up of these two iconic heroes in this annual special!
+Tom Strong and the Planet of Peril #1 by Peter Hogan and Chris Sprouse (July 31). The Alan Moore creation returns in a brand new series! Tesla Strong and her unborn child are in danger, and only her father Tom Strong can save her. There's just one problem: at the moment, Tom has lost all of his incredible powers! To regain them, and save his child and grandchild, he'll be forced to travel to the far side of the galaxy... to the world of Terra Obscura!
+Satellite Sam #1 by Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin (July 3). Two acclaimed creators unite, for a period piece filled with sex, death, and television! The year is 1951, and a star of the popular "Satellite Sam" sci-fi serial turns up dead in a New York flophouse. Cops rule the death a natural one, but the star's son knows there's more to his father's passing than meets the eye, and embarks on a journey into television's seedy underbelly to get the truth!
+Dawn: The Swordmaster's Daughter and Other Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner (July 10). For the first time in three years, Linsner returns to the character he created with a trio of tales based on classic stories. "Swordmaster's Daughter" features a young Dawn as inspiration for a master swordsman, while "Samsara" reveals her encounter with enigmatic Death, while in "White Phoenix" she takes a page from a Hindu epic. It's three stories for the price of one!
+Sheltered #1 by Ed Brisson and Johnnie Christmas (July 10). For years, the citizens of Safe Haven have been preparing their town for an apocalypse that never comes. Every conceivable scenario, from nuclear holocaust to zombie outbreak, has been taken into account to ensure the survival of their community. But there's one thing they couldn't count on: their children. An all-new series, featuring the apocalypse before the apocalypse!
+Elephantmen #50 by Richard Starkings and Alex Medellin, Gabriel Bautista, and Moritat (July 17). A special 50th issue celebration! Not all Elephantmen are destined for grand lives and thrilling adventures. In this special tale, the life of one of their kind is examined post-mortem; one who lived a life of quiet solitude in Los Angeles, and died an unremarkable death. Plus a special gallery of artwork from guest stars, and a reprinting of Elephantmen #1.
+It Girl & The Atomics #12 by James Rich, Chynna Clugston-Flores, Mike Norton, and Natalie Nourigat (July 17). It's the final issue and this series goes out on a high note, as every past It Girl artist returns for a trio of thrilling adventures! It Girl and the gang tackle secret agents, colorful villains, and the undead in this jam packed finale that promises to leave nothing on the table.
+Lazarus #2 by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark (July 24). When the Carlyle Family comes under attack, Forever's father suspects that an insider has betrayed them and is colluding with the enemy. To uncover this traitor, he sends Forever into the field of war, and into the arms of their rival family, the Morray's. Will Forever what her father asks of her, or have recent events begun to weaken her unwavering loyalty?
+Catalyst Comix #1 by Joe Casey, Dan McDaid, Ulises Farinas, and Paul Maybury (July 3). Dark Horse revives the classic 90s series! Titan, Amazing Grace, and the other Agents of Change have returned after a lengthy absence, but you've never seen them quite like this. Together they battle demons both external and internal, with a new look and new attitude toward the ideals of superheroism!
+BPRD Hell on Earth #109 by Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Laurence Campbell (July 17). The agents of the BPRD are in Chicago, investigating the ultimate fates of agents when went missing after their last mission. But what they find in the Windy City is more than a crime scene; they find a horde of mutant monsters, intent on stopping them from succeeding in uncovering the truth at any cost.
+The Strain: The Fall #1 by David Lapham and Mike Huddleston (July 17). The vampire apocalypse returns, with a new follow-up series by the original creators! As New York City burns, Dr. Goodweather drowns his sorrows in alcohol, overcome with his failure to kill the Master and end the vampire epidemic. But when his son Zack's life is in danger, can the good doctor sober up long enough to protect the boy from the vampire hunting him? Especially, when that vampire is the boy's mother?
+Mass Effect: Foundation #1 by Mac Walters and Omar Francia (July 24). A new ongoing set in the same world as the smash-hit game series! Written by the lead writer for Mass Effect 2 and 3, 'Foundation' introduces readers to the new and enigmatic "Agent," and chronicles her time on the brutal mining world known as Themis. Follow her story, as she escapes from this violent world and crosses paths with some familiar faces.
+Mind MGMT #13 by Matt Kindt (July 24). Beginning a new season of stories, with a series of standalone one-shots! In this month's tale, The Home Maker struggles to maintain her cover as the Mind Management Agency invades her home turf. Can this sleeper agent keep from revealing her true identity, or will the Agency's ruthless tactics force her hand?
+Captain Midnight #1 by Joshua Williamson and Fernando Dagnino (July 31). Lost in time, a hero from a bygone era returns! In the 1940s, Captain Midnight was a daredevil pilot, a scientific genius, and an American icon. Then, he disappeared over the Bermuda Triangle... and emerged here, in the modern era! Surrounded by a strange new world and threatened by an untrustworthy government, the Captain must find a way out of this new situation. A key entry in Dark Horse's new superhero initiative!
+Judge Dredd Classics #1 by John Wagner, Mike McMahon and Jim Fern (July 10). I AM... THE LAW! Each month, this new series will be reprinting classic Judge Dredd stories from 2000AD, retouched with new color artwork by Charlie Kirchoff, of Doctor Who Classic. First up is the acclaimed "Block Mania" story, which served as a prologue to the epic "Apocalypse War" saga. it's classic Dredd, with a colorful new look!
+Dinosaurs Attack! #1 by Greg Gerani, Herb Trimpe, and Earl Norem (July 17). The blood-curdling horror-meets-humor series inspired by the Topps trading cards returns, in its complete form for the very first time! Released over five issues, this series reprints the classic story and features artwork by the legendary duo of Herb Trimpe and Earl Norem, and chronicles the ultimate nightmare for mankind as dinosaurs assault the Earth. Can anything survive when... DINOSAURS ATTACK?!?!?
+My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic #9 by Katie Cook and Andy Price (July 17). The Mane Six take a backseat in this new story arc, as the other residents of Ponyville get to share in the spotlight! in this issue, Big Macintosh's ordinary day about town turns into one very unusual adventure, filled with strange sights, sounds, and ponies that will push this normally shy gentlecolt to the limits of sanity!
+The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction #1 by Mark Waid and Paul Smith (July 17). Two iconic pulp heroes, together for the very first time! When a Central City official turns up dead in Los Angeles, Denny Colt - better known as the Spirit - heads for Hollywood to investigate the murder. And his investigation starts with the woman who discovered the body, a lovely young actress named Betty. But Betty's got an overprotective boyfriend named Cliff, with a secret of his own - he's the jetpack hero, the Rocketeer!
+G.I. Joe #6 by Fred Van Lente, Jamal Igle and Steve Kurth (July 24). This is it; the story everyone's been waiting for... the origin of COVER GIRL! Courtney Krieger had fame, fortune, and a life that anyone would envy. So why would she give up a world of comfort and luxury to become a member of America's elite special forces? And what does her terrible secret have to do with the return of the Cobra villain known as Mad Monk?
+Transformers: More Than Meets the Eye #19 by James Roberts and Alex Milne (July 31). The Autobots have suffered the deepest of betrayals, and the Lost Light has fallen into enemy hands. But that matters little now to Rodimus Prime, confined to a cell and awaiting his execution. With time running out, Rodimus can do little but reflect in hindsight upon how little he knew about the "friends" who betrayed him. Is all hope lost, or is there someone out there that can still be trusted?
+Grimm Fairy Tales: OZ #1 by Joe Brusha and Rolando Neto (Zenescope, July 3). The studio behind Grimm Fairy Tales works its cheesecake magic on another children's classic! In the land of Oz, the witches who rule there are searching for the fabled Veridian Scepter, a lost weapon of untold power. Their race to rediscover it will lead them into our world, and to an isolated Kansas farmhouse that's home to the unlikeliest of heroines: none other than Dorothy Gale! (Who, no doubt, is scantily clad and incredibly voluptuous.)
+Quantum and Woody #1 by James Asmus and Tom Fowler (Valiant, July 10). The world's worst superhero duo returns! Inseparable as children, adopted brothers Eric and Woody Henderson are now estranged losers and petty rivals. But then, their father is brutally murdered, and in their own investigation into the crime the Henderson brothers stumble into a life-altering accident that grants them amazing abilities! What better reason to don costumes and fight crime, right?
+Day Men #1 by Matt Gagnon and Brian Stelfreeze (BOOM!, July 17). After a lengthy absence, legendary artist Brian Stelfreeze returns to comics! For millenia, the world has been controlled in secret by the vampire covens known as the "50 Families." But vampires can only come out at night, so when the sun rises they employ the services of the Day Men, mortal men and women trained for centuries to rule and maintain the vampire nation by day, on behalf of their sleeping masters.
+Red Sonja #1 by Gail Simone and Walter Geovanni (Dynamite, July 17). "The She-Devil with a Sword" gets a new series and a bold new attitude, courtesy of superstar writer Gail Simone! When the only man to ever earn her respect needs a favor, Sonja finds herself working to repay her blood debt at the head of an army marching towards certain doom. Featuring covers by some of the top female artists in the industry today!
+All New Fathom #1 by David Wohl and Alex Konat (Aspen, July 24). Aspen celebrates the 15th anniversary of Michael Turner's breakthrough creation with an all-new series! Freed from the memories of her tumultuous past by events of "The Elite Saga," Aspen Matthews is finally able to begin building a new life for herself in San Diego. But Aspen is still the product of two worlds, and her dual natures quickly lead her into new and complicating perils.
+Molly Danger Book One HC by Jamal Igle (Action Lab, July 31). For twenty years, the super-strong and eternally youthful Molly Danger has protected the town of Coopersville from the sinister armies of the Supermechs. But a new wrinkle is thrown into her life, when D.A.R.T. agent Austin Briggs becomes her new parnter, and secrets from her past threaten to destroy the life she's worked hard to build. By Jamal Igle, artist of Supergirl and G.I. Joe!
What is "On the Bullhorn"?
"On the Bullhorn" is your opportunity to get on that soapbox that TToB vacated. Each month I'll leave this space empty, and it's your job to fill it, Comic-GAF, with whatever you want. Got a book you want to promote? A writer? An artist? Got something to get off your chest, a pet peeve or storytelling trope you can't keep silent about? Just want to rant for a bit? Then type it up, provide some pics, and send it to me via PM so I can post it in the OP.
Or don't, and this can stay blank. Up to you.
No one submitted an idea for the Bullhorn last month, so this secion remains blank once again. Maybe it's time to retire it, yes?
Spoilers. In the age of digital comics, they are increasingly becoming an issue in these threads, as the drive to be first to discuss the week's releases overrides common sense and good posting etiquette. So over the coming weeks and months, the members of Comic GAF will be collaborating on and will eventually be implementing a system of general rules for avoiding spoilers on new comics in the Comics OT thread. But for now, please abide by the temporary guidelines outlined below. And remember, you are being watched and judged by your peers.
1. Discussion of newly released comics that involves specific plot details shall be accompanied at all times by the appropriate use of the
tag function.
2. Direct posting of full-page images from newly released comics using the tags is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
3. Direct posting of images or spoilers from comics that have yet to be released is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
4. Covers, solicitation copy, and/or promotional materials shall not be considered spoilers and are allowed, unless their content involves specific plot details; in those cases, outgoing links with spoiler warnings should be used.
5. The unmarked posting of spoilers related to comics will be allowed after a period of one week (Wednesday to Wednesday) from that comic's release.[/b] ([u]NOTE:[/u] Longer? -Spike)
[b]6. Members of Comic GAF are expected at all times to exercise common sense and polite discretion as a matter of courtesy to fellow posters. I know, tough one.
7. If you are unsure of whether or not posting something would constitute a spoiler, err on the side of caution and use the [SPOILER] tags.[/b]
In short, don't be Stephanie Brown. Don't be... The Spoiler. For one thing, [b]you're[/b] not that loveable. >:|
Happy reading!
2. Direct posting of full-page images from newly released comics using the tags is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
3. Direct posting of images or spoilers from comics that have yet to be released is strictly prohibited, and outgoing links to such should be accompanied by the appropriate spoiler warnings.
4. Covers, solicitation copy, and/or promotional materials shall not be considered spoilers and are allowed, unless their content involves specific plot details; in those cases, outgoing links with spoiler warnings should be used.
5. The unmarked posting of spoilers related to comics will be allowed after a period of one week (Wednesday to Wednesday) from that comic's release.[/b] ([u]NOTE:[/u] Longer? -Spike)
[b]6. Members of Comic GAF are expected at all times to exercise common sense and polite discretion as a matter of courtesy to fellow posters. I know, tough one.
7. If you are unsure of whether or not posting something would constitute a spoiler, err on the side of caution and use the [SPOILER] tags.[/b]
In short, don't be Stephanie Brown. Don't be... The Spoiler. For one thing, [b]you're[/b] not that loveable. >:|
Happy reading!
