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+Figment #1 by Jim Zub and Filipe Andrade (6/11). Here comes the next big adventure from Marvel and Disney! Based on the Epcot Center attraction 'Journey Into Imagination' this all new-series chronicles the origins of the brilliant inventor called Dreamfinder, the fantastic steampunk fantasy world he inhabits, and his dragon companion Figment.
+Mighty Avengers #11 by Al Ewing and Greg Land (6/11). Taking it to the streets, 1970s style! In this 'Original Sin' tie-in story, Luke Cage confronts his wayward father and uncovers the truth about a team of streetwise heroes who banded together to fight villainy long before Earth's Mightiest Heroes. Who were these forgotten Avengers?
+New Avengers #19 and 20 by Jonathan Hickman and Valerio Schiti (6/11 and 6/25). Thus far, they've managed to avoid the unthinkable. But now, with the fate of their Earth in the balance, the Illuminati will have to face the
+Wolverine #8 and 9 by Paul Cornell, Kris Anka, and Gerardo Perez (6/11 and 6/25). The event Marvel hopes you've all been anticipating has arrived, as "3 Months to Die" begins here! Stranded in Japan and surrounded by deadly ninjas, a powerless Logan will have to rely on old friends Shang Chi and Iron Fist to survive what comes next. Yet, even if he makes it through this battle, what kind of future will Logan have left?
+Savage Hulk #1 by Alan Davis (6/25). Following in the tradition of 'Savage Wolverine' comes an all-new creative showcase series starring Marvel's unstoppable jade giant! In this opening arc by superstar artist Alan Davis, the Hulk faces off against the original X-Men as a startling connection between Bruce Banner and Charles Xavier is revealed. All this, and the Leader and Abomination too!
+Uncanny Avengers #21 by Rick Remender and Daniel Acuna (6/25). "Avenge the Earth" reaches must-see conclusion! Havok and the surviving Unity Squad members have their shot at altering history and undoing the Earth's destruction at the hands of the Celestials. In their darkest hour, can human and mutant make the most of this second chance and thwart the Apocalypse Twins' plans? And, if so, what will they lose in the process?
+Batman '66 Meets Green Hornet #1 by Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman (6/04). DC and Dynamite partner to revisit television history in a new crossover! The nefarious (and promoted, it would seem) General Gumm is up to his old tricks, and it's going to take two pairs of crimefighting heroes to put an end to his latest scheme. Can Batman and Robin, and Green Hornet and Kato, put aside their differences long enough to get to the bottom of this latest caper?
+Tiny Titans: Return to the Treehouse #1 by Art Baltazar and Franco (6/04). Aw yeah Titans! DC's award-winning children's series is back, for one more round of pint-sized adventures! Superboy and Supergirl return to the Titans Treehouse after their latest adventure, only to discover... it's vanished?!? What dastardly foe could have done such a thing?
+Infinity Man and the Forever People #1 by Dan Didio, Keith Giffen and Scott Koblish (6/11). The team that brought you O.M.A.C. reunites for a new series! Four of New Genesis' best and brightest have arrived on Earth to study our culture, but their mission also holds a darker purpose -- one that threatens the entire multiverse! Only the mysterious Infinity Man can stand between them and total destruction!
+Batman #32 by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo (6/25). Batman moves one step closer to his final confrontation with the Riddler in this, the penultimate issue of Zero Year! Gotham stands on the brink of total collapse, transformed into a savage place by the villain's master plan. Can the strengthened alliance between Batman and the GCPD led by Gordon drag the city back from the brink, or is it already too late?
+Justice League #31 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis (6/25). Lex Luthor wants to join the Justice League, and after the startling revelations of Forever Evil he may actually have the leverage to do it! With alliances shifting and crumbling, and trust between League members at an all-time low, another unknown enters the picture to cause even more turmoil: the new Power Ring, Jessica Cruz!
+Superman #32 by Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. (6/25). A bold new era begins for the Man of Steel as superstar writer Geoff Johns takes over the series, and he's joined by legendary ex-Marvel artist John Romita Jr. in his New52 debut! A strange visitor has come to Metropolis from a dying world, with powers and abilities beyond mortal men. Who is Ulysses the Man of Tomorrow, and why does his life so closely mirror that of Superman?
+Rise of the Magi #1 by Marc Silvestri and Sumeyye Kesgin (6/04). For centuries, all the magic that exists, has existed, or will exist in the world has been contained in a small black sphere, protected by an unbreakable spell. Now that protective spell has been broken, a piece of the sphere has been stolen, and the task of recovering it falls to a man named Asa Stonethrow. A new series from the creator of Cyberforce!
+Witchblade #175 by Ron Marz and Laura Braga (6/04). The acclaimed team of Ron Marz and Laura Braga return to Witchblade for the 175th issue milestone! This double-sized comic not only celebrates the history of the series, with bonus features and untold tales of the Witchblades of the past; it's also the start of an exciting new storyline that provides an excellent jumping-on point for new readers.
+Manhattan Projects #21 by Jonathan Hickman and Ryan Browne (6/18). In 1957, Russian scientists launched one intrepid little dog into orbit around Earth, as a precursor to human space flight; with little training, a stray mongrel named Laika became the first animal to orbit the planet. At least, that was the official story. Find out what really happened, as the Mars Project takes Cosmohundin Laika where no dog has gone before.
+Sex Criminals #6 by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky (6/18). The sexy fun times are back, as Sex Criminals begins its second story arc! After a harrowing escape from the Sex Police, Jon and Suzie learn they've barely scratched the surface of what's really going on when sex happens and time stops. Will these new revelations strengthen their budding relationship, or kill it? See why Sex Criminals was voted Time Magazine's "Comic of the Year!"
+The Wicked + The Divine #1 by Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie (6/18). The team behind Phonogram and Young Avengers are back at Image with a bold new series! Once every century, twelve gods become mortal and live, love, and in two years die among us as one of us. See what happens when immortal beings truly live like there's no tomorrow.
+Outcast #1 by Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta (6/25). From the co-creator of The Walking Dead comes a new brand of horror! Like many living among us, Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demons nearly his entire life. Unlike those unfortunate souls, Kyle's demons are not figurative but literal, and in between bouts of demonic possession he seeks answers to his condition at any cost. His searching will come at a price, however... one that the world will pay.
+Ghost #4 and 5 by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Geraldo Borges (#4); Chris Sebela and Jan Duursema (#5) (6/04 and 6/25). First, DeConnick and Borges serve up a poignant epilogue to the first story arc, that sheds light on the tragic origin of this supernatural heroine. Ghost's friends uncover a poignant eulogy written for the woman who was Elisa Cameron, and its words meld past and present into one. Then, Chris Sebela is joined by acclaimed artist Jan Duursema for a brand new story arc!
+Eye of Newt #1 by Michael Hague (6/18). A new fantasy series from the acclaimed illustrator of The Hobbit! When young apprentice Newt is charged with an important task by his wizard master, he embarks on a perilous journey that will shape his destiny. He'll encounter fantastic creatures and uncover dark secrets along the way, but will he live to share what he discovers?
+Witchfinder: The Mysteries fo Unland #1 by Kim Newman, Maura McHugh, and Tyler Crook (6/18). From the pages of Hellboy! Drawn by rumors of the mysterious "Unland," 19th Century paranormal detective Edward Grey travels to the sleepy township of Hallam to investigate an unusual death. Not long after, Edward discovers that the rumors about Hallam are quite true, but an encounter with one of Unland's monstrous denizens may be his last!
+Dream Thief: Escape #1 by Jai Nitz and Greg Smallwood (6/25). Last summer's acclaimed supernatural drama returns! John Lincoln is the latest in a long line of Dream Thieves, individuals possessed by vengeful spirits who exact their vengeance upon evildoers while he sleeps. Now John seeks to avenge his father's death by bringing his killer to justice -- while protecting the felon possessed by his own father's vengeful ghost!
+Emily and the Strangers: Breaking the Record #1 by Rob Reger, Mariah Huehner, and Cat Farris (6/25). The hit series continues! Last time, Emily and her band The Strangers won the battle of the bands, and earned the coveted prize: a record contract with Awesomely Awesome Records. With the big time approaching, and life quickly spinning out of their hands, can Emily handle dealing with a major corporate record label while keeping her cool? Especially when she already has trouble getting along with her friends?
+The Goon: One for the Road by Eric Powell (6/25). You just can't keep a good Goon down! Goon and Franky are on the road when they encounter a sailor on the hunt for his long-lost buddy, and traveling together the three become fast friends. But the trio soon find themselves in hot water when they decide to hit the bars, and what follows is a brawling tale of revenge and brawling as can only be told by Eric Powell's The Goon!
+Angry Birds Comics #1 by Jeff Parker and David Baldeon (6/04). The world's most popular mobile game sensation has arrived in comic form! How do you make a comic series about blob-looking bird things being flung at blob-looking pig things with a slingshot? I have no idea, but if anyone can do it it's Eisner-nominated writer Jeff Parker! ...Mmmmmaybe?
+Star Trek: City on the Edge of Forever Original Teleplay #1 by Harlan Ellison, Scott & David Tipton, and J.K. Woodward (6/04). It is one of the most popular and acclaimed episodes of Star Trek ever produced, and one of televisions most memorable episodes in TV history. Now, for the first time, IDW presents "City on the Edge of Forever" as scripted by renowned author Harlan Ellison, as he originally intended, in a unique visual format.
+Transformers: Robots in Disguise #30 by John Barber and Andrew Griffith (6/04). Who is... Galvatron?!? Centuries ago, this barbarian king united Cyberton under his rule, and ushered in a golden era for Cybertronians everywhere. Now, Galvatron wants to do the same thing on Earth, but standing in the way of his rule is none other than Optimus Prime!
+Cartoon Network Super Secret Crisis War #1 by Louise Simonson and Derek Charm (6/18). It's the summer event you've REALLY been waiting for! When the demon Aku joins forces with malcontents and mischief-makers from across the CN universes, it's going to take the combined might of Samurai Jack, the Powerpuff Girls, Ben Tennyson, Dexter and Dee Dee, and... Ed Edd and Eddy? to thwart their evil plans for multiversal domination! All your favorite Cartoon Network stars in one six-part, epic crossover!
+TMNT Turtles in Time #1 by Paul Allor and Ross Campbell (6/18). When an experiment goes horribly awry, the Turtles find themselves hurtling backward through time, out of control and with no escape in sight! Landing finally in prehistoric times, these heroes on the half-shell will have to figure out a way back to the present, while dodging some hungry reptile ancestors looking to dine on turtle soup!
+Winterworld #1 by Chuck Dixon and Butch Guice (6/18). Winter is coming! Writer Chuck Dixon is joined by artist Butch Guice, as he returns to a story he helped create: one of a post-apocalyptic Earth gripped in the frozen hell of winter. In this inhospitable, icy wasteland, survivors Scully and Wynn are forced to leave their home of Wintersea to venture into the frozen wilderness, where death comes on the wind and the coldest place of all is the human heart.
+Big Trouble in Little China #1 by Eric Powell and Brian Churilla (Boom!, 6/04). The 80s cult classic becomes an all-new comic series! Thrill to the exciting adventures of Jack Burton and the Porkchop Express, as a chance encounter on the road with a hairy beast returns Jack to Little China in time for the wedding of Wang and Miao Yin. It's not all happiness and joy, however, as the forces of darkness are gathering once again, with one thing on their minds: revenge against Jack Burton!
+Princess Ugg #1 by Ted Naifeh (Oni, 6/04). Life's not easy when you're a warrior princess! Long ago, in the magical kingdom of Atraesca lies the Princess Academy, a prestigious school where young princesses from across the realm gather to receive instruction in the art of... princess. Crap. Hither came Ulga, a Grimmerian, armed with axe and sword, riding her wooly mammoth, in search of higher education. High school will never be the same again.
+New Vampirella #1 by Nancy A. Collins and Patrick Berkenkotter (Dynamite, 6/04). For her 45th anniversary, Vampirella returns to her horror roots with none other than Bram Stoker Award-winning Nancy A. Collins at the helm! Her services requested by the Vatican, Vampirella investigates the disappearance of a young girl, only to find herself the target of a cabal of cultists who want to sacrifice her to their dark goddess. Will Vamprella thwart their schemes, or become their unwilling sacrifice?
+Armor Hunters #1 by Robert Venditti and Doug Braithwaite (Valiant, 6/11). Valiant's must-read summer crossover starts here! From the farthest reaches of space, an intergalactic squad of bounty hunters has arrived on Earth. Their mission? To rid the universe of the dangerous X-O armors and all like it. They are the Armor Hunters, and they will stop at nothing to succeed in their mission to destroy the last X-O -- even if it means the Earth's destruction!
+Bee and Puppycat #2 by Natasha Allegri and Garrett Jackson (Boom!, 6/11). Here to save the day, one temp job at a time! Maybe. Bee's life was pretty sad until, until the day she found Puppycat. Now, Bee's life is one crazy adventure after the next, and every new job is a chance for rent money and food! Awesome!
+Dicks: End of Time #1 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea (Avatar, 6/25). The world's absolute worst masked heroes are back for another misadventure, and heaven help us all! Dougie and Ivor are back in action, and so are Garth Ennis and Doug McCrea as they return to their cult classic series that's one of the foulest, hilariously offensive books around. The Boys don't have anything on these guys!
1ST PLACE WINNER:
Batman #31; written by Scott Snyder; pencils by Greg Capullo; colors by FCO Plascencia; published by DC Comics (18pts)
2ND PLACE FINISHER:
Saga #19; written by Brian K. Vaughan; pencils & colors by Fiona Staples; published by Image Comics (15pts)
3RD PLACE FINISHER:
Deadly Class #5; written by Rick Remender; pencils by Wes Craig; colors by Lee Loughridge; published by Image Comics (10pts)
Here's How It Works
In the last week of the month (or earlier, if you're confident about your choices), any GAF member can send me a private message with their personal picks for the three best single issues released that month, from any publisher. These picks should be arranged in order of rank -- first, second, and third place -- and each ranking will be worth a specific point value. A first place ranking for a comic is worth 5 points; a second place is worth 3 points; a third place, 2 points. Then before next month's COMICS! OT goes live, I'll tally the results and point values from each ballot, and post the top three overall winners in the next OP as last month's, GAF-approved, best of the best. Then, maybe at the end of the year, we'll have a showdown between the year's top finishers or something similar.
A Sample Ballot
This is an example of how a sample ballot submitted by you might look. You don't have to use this formatting but I do ask that, however you send it to me, you are CLEAR on which comics you are voting for and in what order they are ranked.
Average GAF Member said:
The Voting Rules
1. Only single issues released that month are to be considered for voting; no trade collections, and no "just caught up" considerations for issues released one/two/however many months ago. Sorry if this excludes you from the voting process, trade-only readers and mail-order folk. I didn't see any other way.
2. Each GAF member is allowed one ballot, and once that ballot has been cast you are done for the month. If an issue comes out and you think it's the best comic you've ever read or will ever read, but you already cast your vote the week before, that's too bad. In other words, there are no take-backs so VOTE THOUGHTFULLY.
3. Three comics per ballot, and no more. You could send me a list of the ten best comics that month, with full paragraph summaries on why you ranked them in what order; but in the end, I'm only going to tally points for the top three and ignore the rest. You CAN pick just one book as the best that month... but that one vote is still worth only 5 points.
4. No ties on the ballots, please. You have to pick three comics as the best that month, and you have to rank them "1st, 2nd, 3rd" so that I can assign points to each. If you're torn between two issues of two different series as the best that month, and you can't decide which one you loved more than the other, TRY.
5. To make things a bit easier on me when it comes to making the OP, I'm establishing a deadline for casting ballots of 6pm Eastern Standard Time on the last day of the month. You can cast your ballot at any time during the month that you wish; however once that deadline has passed, any ballots sent to me will be ignored.
6. Again, to make things easier I would prefer that your votes be cast via private message sent to me, rather than through an open post in the OT. In addition to keeping the voting process a secret, using the PM method means I won't have to search through thread pages for someone's vote posted as an afterthought to an unrelated discussion.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules MAY result in your ballot getting thrown out.
Other rules and stipulations may follow, but for now we'll roll with these for the first round and see how it goes. Have fun voting!
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!
