Geekscape Comics: The Weekly Pull List For The Week Of November 7th!
Every week there’s plenty of titles that hit your local comic shop. Maybe you’re having a hard time deciding which issues to pick up this week? Or maybe you just want to check out something that you’re not reading yet? Well, have no fears long box junkies…I am here to help you out with The Weekly Pull List. Every week I will give you a heads up on what will be the five issues that should be on the top of your stacks and pull lists this coming Wednesday. So, let’s kick off The Weekly Pull List for the week of November 7th!
5. 47 RONIN #1 (DARK HORSE)
– Among the best-known tales in Japanese history, the legend of the 47 Ronin and their epic mission to avenge their disgraced master epitomizes the samurai code of honor. It has been said, “To know the story of the 47 Ronin is to know Japan.”
– Retold through the ages, the legend at last comes to comics in a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated miniseries from Mike Richardson, Stan Sakai, and editorial consultant Kazuo Koike! Recounting this sweeping tale of honor and violence in all its grandeur, chapter one details the tragic incident that would seal the fate of Lord Asano and set forty-seven of his vassals on a years-long path of vengeance!
4. IRON MAN #1 (MARVEL)
– Tony Stark-Iron Man: Technological visionary, wealthy playboy, unparalleled engineer, and armored Avenger. His greatest invention becomes his greatest mistake. Iron Man must act fast and Tony Stark must build faster!
-The lethal techno virus Extremis is out in the wild and out for grabs to the highest bidder! It’s up to Tony Stark to contain it and that means creating a new suit of armor NOW!
3. SHADOWMAN #1 (VALIANT)
– There’s a million dreams in the Big Easy. But now its worst nightmare is about to come true. As the forces of darkness prepare to claim New Orleans as their own, Jack Boniface must embrace the legacy he was born to uphold.
-As Shadowman, Jack is about to become to only thing that stands between his city and an army of unspeakable monstrosities from beyond the night. But is the mantle of Shadowman a blessing or a curse? And what is the true cost of his otherworldly power?
2. DEADPOOL #1 (MARVEL)
– Dead former United States presidents, from George Washington to Gerald Ford have been resurrected, and that’s BAD.
– The Marvel heroes can’t be the ones to stop them, someone is needed with the reputation, skills and plausible deniability to take out these com-monsters in chiefs…NOW! is the time for Deadpool In Wade We Trust!
1. UNCANNY X-FORCE #33 (MARVEL)
– FINAL EXECUTION races to its thrilling conclusion! X-Force brings the attack to the Brotherhood, but there is dissension in the ranks.
-Genesis faces the truth about Apocalypse and his destiny!
This week’s trade spotlight: Red Hood And The Outlaws TPB Vol. 01 Redemption
– Collecting issues #1-7 of the DC COMICS – THE NEW 52 series!
– The Red Hood is cornered by Green Arrow’s rejected sidekick Arsenal and the alien Starfire – and they want him to lead them as a crimefighting team! Together, they’re about to face threats including The Untitled, Crux and the superassassin known as Essence!
Now, these may be my top picks but there’s plenty of other stuff to check out this. No, really there’s a ton. I mean we also have AvX Consequences, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Earth 2, a second print of Happy #1 if you missed it the first time and many more. Trust me. Your wallet may not like you after you leave your shop.
