Is It Wednesday Yet?

Here's what I'm considering buying this week.

ACTION COMICS #890 (DC)

Since JMS's Superman run looks like it's going to suck (at least based on the prologue in Superman #700), I am now tempted to give Action Comics a try, even though it won't actually feature Superman for a while. I've heard very good things about Paul Cornell (who recently signed an exclusive contract with DC) and in particular his work on Captain Britain and the MI-13. Here's an interview where he talks about his plans for the title, which stars Lex Luthor.


BATMAN BEYOND #1 (OF 6) (DC)

Still on the fence about this one, but mostly leaning toward trade-waiting.

BATWOMAN ELEGY DELUXE EDITION HC (DC)

Definitely interested in purchasing this book, which collects stories from Greg Rucka's award-winning Batwoman run on Detective Comics. I probably won't buy it this week, due to budgetary restrictions, but it's going on my shopping list.

FLASH #3 (DC)

I was pleasantly surprised by how good the first two issues were, so I'm looking forward to the next installment. Francis Manapul's art has been gorgeous so far.

WONDER WOMAN #600 (DC)

Urgh. Another overpriced "giant-sized anniversary issue." If I had realized these were going to be five dollars a pop, I might not have put all three of them on my pull list. Oh, well. It'll be interesting to see how this one compares to the other two.

NORTHLANDERS #29 (Vertigo)

I've never read this title, but I think it looks pretty good. This month's issue is a stand-alone story called "The Sea Road", so it seems like a perfect opportunity to sample the book before the next multiple-issue storyline (called "Metal") kicks off next month. Writer Brian Wood talks about it on Vertigo's Graphic Content blog.

DEATH OF DRACULA #1 (Marvel)

I have no idea what to make of this, but I'm curious enough to at least flip through it in the shop. I probably won't buy this, but it all depends on what I see in the store.

SECRET AVENGERS #2 (Marvel)

Issue #1 was great. Looking forward to it.



Also, I was looking for a copy of Bulletproof Coffin #1 after reading several positive reviews online, but my comic book store sold out before I had a chance to buy it. Good news: Image is giving away the full issue online for free, via Bleeding Cool. Check it out.