NEW COMICS 4 THIS WEEK (07/10/24)
*All comics will be rated on a scale from 1 to 10*
Action Comics # 1067 
Amazing Spider-Man # 53
Avengers # 16 
Batman: Gotham By Gaslight- The Kryptonian Era # 2
Batman & Robin # 11 
Daredevil # 11
Deadpool # 1 (Facsmilie Edition)
From The DC Vault: Death In The Family- Robin Lives! # 1 
Gatchaman: Galactor # 1
Geiger # 4
Giant-Size Silver Surfer # 1
Ice Cream Man # 40
Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 # 5
Spider-Boy # 9
Star Wars: Ahsoka # 1
Tales From The Teen Titans # 44 (Facsimile Edition)
Transformers # 10
The Ultimates # 2
X-Men # 1
Action Comics # 1067– This issue marks a return to the “Superman Superstars” initiative with top-notch creators coming aboard “Action” to tell larger-than-life stories so this time around, it’s Gail Simone and Eddy Barrows telling a story set in Superman’s early days (back when he worked for WGBS) where he finds himself the champion of an alien race with earth at stake; Is it a nice change of pace? yes, but the main story does carry with it a huge dose of camp that reminds old-school readers why some of the Superman stories from the 1970s were so…..how can I put this?!….. cheesy while Simone’s writing is sharp, feel as if nothing new was presented here because I’m sure most of us have seen a plot like this before (*cough cough* Superman vs Muhammad Ali) but the creativity displayed in this issue is amazing so that’s a plus; The backup feature by Rainbow Rowell (making her DC debut) and Cian Tormey explores Lois Lane’s tenure as Editor-In-Chief at The Daily Planet that sets up a new yet brave dynamic for DC’s number one couple that comes off as a good story towards the end. Still, if anyone can find a way to make Lois shine, it has to be Rowell. Regardless of the low points, It’s a solid issue that Superman fans will enjoy.
From The DC Vault: Death In The Family- Robin Lives! # 1– This new series takes an alternate version of “Death In The Family” where Jason Todd survives The Joker’s onslaught while the latter meets a gruesome end (**NO SPOILERS**); Death In The Family has a load of infamy attached to it but to the credit of the creative team of J.M. DeMatteis and Rick Leonardi, they do a terrific job of breathing new life to a story that never leans heavily on nostalgia but instead, feels more like a “What If..?” that finds the new elements more enjoyable than the original while making sure that readers will come back for more.
Giant-Size Silver Surfer # 1– The surfer crosses paths with Terrax The Tamer, one of the more brutal heralds of Galactus in a new story that blends action with wisdom. As far as the one-shot special goes, this decent story was well-crafted and really brings out the best in the Silver Surfer/Terrax conflict and the appearance of Moondragon helps put this story over the top. A fun read for any Silver Surfer fan.
Star Wars: Ahsoka # 1– Fans of the Disney+ show might enjoy certain aspects of this first issue as Ahsoka Tano and The Rebel Alliance get a warning of a new threat that could side with Grand Admiral Thrawn, but while this is an adaptation of the Disney + show, I feel as if the pacing is more exciting than the show due to the action sequences and the fine-tuned dialogue between the characters is effective as ever and while the story itself is condensed enough for anyone who hasn’t seen the show, the pacing feels off to where it could turn away readers but hopefully, the next few issues could be more redeemable and not suffer from the obstacles presented in this issue.
X-Men # 1– Kicking off the much-publicized “From The Ashes…A New Beginning” era, this issue displays how mutants are doing their best to reintegrate themselves into society after the collapse of Krakoa that finds Cyclops setting up shop in Alaska while leading a paramilitary team consisting of The Beast (Not the evil version from the Krakoa era but his clone), The Juggernaut, Magik, Psylocke, Kid Omega, Temper and Magneto (taking on the Professor X role….why I don’t know); Right away it’s an action-packed romp that brings the thrills to new heights that could have never been found in the Krakoa era because it’s a fresh beginning that brings back some familiar elements that fans will love (Check out the node to Grant Morrison’s run on “New X-Men”); This issue succeeds in making a huge statement that the X-Men we all know and love are back in full form and with Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman at the helm, the future adventures will be a blast to enjoy thanks to the new status-quo presented in this issue.
Well, that’s it for me this week. Thanks for sticking around. I will see you all next time.
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