Who Buys All Of These Damn Comics, Anyway?

There are six, count 'em, six (6) (SIX!) Deadpool comics solicited for the month of June.

What?

Meanwhile, at the Pull List of Clare!- 11/04/09

Another hefty week for me, but hey that's okay by me! The more comics I read the happier I am. So, let's see what's in store for me this week:

From DC this week comes a bunch of great titles. I was really interested by the first part of Leviathan so I'm looking forward to picking up Batman: Streets of Gotham #6. While I much prefer Dini, Yost is telling a great story with one of my favorite characters- Huntress. Then there's Tiny Titans #22, which we all know I'm quite fond of. Then there are the Blackest Night tie-ins! I'm totally excited for Adventure Comics #4. Not only do I love this book like crazy but it also marks the return of Superboy Prime after the events of Legion of 3 Worlds. Plus it comes with the Blue Lantern ring! The Blue Lanterns are my favorite so I'm psyched about that. Outsiders #24 is a continuation from Blackest Night: Titans and it comes with the Star Sapphire ring. Then there's Superman/Batman #66, I don't exactly get how an out of continuity book ties in but it's got Bizzaro and Solomon Grundy so I'll give it a shot.

It's one of those weeks where I have more Marvel books this week. From the Other Company I've got a few good ones. Amazing Spider-Man #612 has been solidly good since American Son. I'm not sure what Gauntlet is exactly going to be but I'll give it a shot. However, I know I'm going to enjoy Dark Reign- The List: Amazing Spider-Man. Let's be honest, this is the moment of Dark Reign that we've all been waiting for-- Norman versus Peter. Bring it on! says I. Dark Avengers #11 and Mighty Avengers #31 have been two books I've solidly enjoyed. Dark Avengers just started a new story arch and Mighty Avengers is wrapping up something pretty epic. Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth #5 is one of those books that I can't help myself with. Funny, stupid, mindless violence, hot chick with underwear showing (satirically, of course), and sweet movie-parody covers. What's not to like? Spider-Woman #3 is one of those books where I like where it's going but I'm not sure I'm in love yet. We will see! And wrapping up Marvel is X-Men Legacy #229, a book I believe to be highly overrated.

And let's top it all off with a nice cherry-- a Dr. Horrible one-shot explaining everyone's favorite villian's backstory. Nice!

Have a happy Wednesday, my loves! This weekend should hold a review of the first issue of Mark Waid's "Strange" from myself.

Aw yeah Wednesday!

Meanwhile, at the Pull List of Clare!- 11/04/09

Hey all. So I'll actually be getting my books this weekend so expect a review from me in the next week! Maybe it'll be Batman, maybe it won't be. Maybe it'll be Superman! (It'll probably be Superman Origins #2).

This week's damage isn't that bad. An even split between the two big companies- three each, totaling six comics.

From Marvel this week we've got The Amazing Spider-Man #610. I've been enjoying the Ben Reilly story-arch so I'm expecting to like this one. Then we have Deadpool Team-Up #899. I really loved all the various Deadpool Team-ups in the last few issues of Cable/Deadpool, and this is written by Van Lente so I'm expecting a good time. Finally, wrapping up Marvel is Captain America: Reborn #4. Hopefully the art will be better this issue but I'm not holding my breath. Still, I love Brubaker so I've got to stick with it.

All the three DC books I'm getting this week I'm really looking forward to. First is Batman: Widening Gyre #3. I have been LOVING this mini-series. It's been fun and it's really great to see a Bruce Wayne Batman story. So, I'm excited to read this! Next is Superman: World of New Krypton #9. I've liked the New Krypton idea from the beginning and this has been my favorite book out of all the Supes books. Finally there is Doom Patrol #4. Now normally I'm not a Doom Patrol monthly girl. I've been thinking of picking up the series in trade. However, this is a Blackest Night tie-in which I'm looking forward to. Plus, this issue comes with a Sinestro Corps ring! Exciting!

Till next time, my darlings!

Comics Love Clare, but Her Wallet Doesn't.

I'm pretty convinced that somewhere it the offices of Marvel and DC there is a group of men who sit around a round table, smoking cigars, in a dark shady room. In this room they deviously plot just what week of the month will be the one to empty out my wallet. Oh and you can be damn well sure that they're wearing black suits and sun glasses despite the lack of light. At least my one consolation is that while they're plotting my monetary downfall that they're all ruining their eyesight. HA! Take that group of evil men! How will you be able to make me poor when you can't read?

Damn, I just realized that they probably have lackies that will read things to them. Oh well, I'll get them someday.

But really, am I the only one who has this problem? Many of the books I'm getting are books that everyone and their mother will be getting (Blackest Night, Marvels Project, Adventure Comics) but also books like Booster Gold and Green Arrow/Black Canary are coming out, books that should have a much stronger following then they already do. Sheesh! It's like the week was custom made for me. Screw money, I wants me some:

Action Comics #880:

Both Rucka and Robinson really know how to write a Superman story even without Superman! Nightwing and Flamebird have been fascinating characters. It's also really refreshing to see that the introduction of Chris into the DC Universe has made a lasting impact.

Adventure Comics #1:

Geoff Johns writes Superboy and the Legion of Superheroes, both things he is a master of. I was so glad that Superbody came back and now he gets his own book? Yeah! He's been sorely missed in the DCU.

Amazing Spider-Man #602:

I'm thrilled to see MJ back in the Spidey books as she was always my favorite Spider-Man character. Also, Van Lente is great.

Batman #689:

I've been shocked by how good Winick's Batman has been. He's really handled Dick and Alfred's grief fantastically, which is something Morrison has honestly skipped over. Plus, Bagley pencils? Uh. Yes please.

Blackest Night #2:

Blackest Night #1 was the best book of the summer. I've got high, high expectations for this one. Johns is the king of the DCU. I'm really expecting this book to wow me. Look for a review of this.

Blackest Night: Batman #1:

Peter J. Tomasi does not nearly enough credit for how good he is. His Nightwing run was fantastic, his Green Lantern Corps run has been astounding, and now he's dealing with the Black Lantern Flying Graysons. I am really excited for this book.

Booster Gold #23:

Another under-appreciated book. Jurgens has picked up well from where Johns left off and I think this title will be more important than everyone thinks. I'm still expecting Booster to go back in time and save Bats.

Deadpool #13:

I love Deadpool. 'Nuff said.

Green Arrow/Black Canary #23:

Black Canary is my favorite character and at first I thought Kreisberg was handling the character terribly. Also, I was frustrated when this book was announced as a "Second Feature" title because I thought Canary was just going to be second string. However, the first "SF" book had Canary as the major story and was good, so it looks like this book is going to switch between focusing on Green Arrow and Black Canary. So, this is a GA book which is cool. Also? Bill Sienkiewicz art!

Green Lantern Corps #39:

Love, love love this book. Love, love, love Blackest Night.

The Marvels Project #1:

They had me at Brubaker/Epting. Also, I've already flipped through this book... Marvel shipped it last week even though we can't sell it till Tuesday. It looks great!

Red Robin #3:

I'm still not sure how I feel about this book yet. It seems good so far so I'll stick with it for at least another issue.

Titans #16:

New author and a focus on Starfire, who has always been one of my favorite Titans! Aw yeah Titans! (oh wait, wrong book.)

Uncanny X-Men #514:

I've been loving Fraction's Utopia storyline. Plus, what a dream team! Fraction and The Dodsons!

and to wrap it all up?

Wednesday Comics #6.

Ahhh, it's going to be a good, good week. See you on Wednesday, guys! I'll be talking about Blackest Night and Adventure Comics for sure as well as a book not all of you may be reading.

Now, transport me off this rock.