Tuesday 5 July 2011

The Best Comics of 2011 - The First 6 Months

26. Ultimate Comics Captain America #3 (of 4) (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art & Cover by Ron Garney
An Ultimate Comics groundbreaking miniseries!Captain America has seen things no soldier should ever see, been to places that no man should be able to return, and beaten foes that no other hero could put down. Now, in the jungles of Cambodia, one man will push Captain America to, and past his limits. And Cap may not come back! The superstar team of Jason Aaron and Ron Garney bring you a brutal story you will NOT want to miss!




25. Batgirl #22 (DC Comics)
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Pere Perez
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
When Stephanie Brown arrives in London for a top-secret Batman Incorporated assignment, jet lag, lost luggage and those terribly difficult accents are the least of Batgirl's problems - the actual Greenwich Mean has been stolen, and as all of London literally grinds to a halt, it's up to Batgirl and Squire to save the United Kingdom! Tally-ho!




24. Amazing Spider-Man #656 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Dan Slott
Art & Cover by Marcos Martin
The debut of the NEW SPIDER-ARMOR!
If Spider-Man hopes to find a way to defeat his new nemesis MASSACRE, he'll need the help of his all new, all-power costume! But will protecting the people of New York mean that Spider-Man finally takes the last measure-- killing a bloodthirsty madman when there are no other options? (by the way, your first answer is wrong!)





23. Brightest Day #19 (DC Comics)
Written by Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
Cover by David Finch
The BRIGHTEST DAYS are numbered as this best-selling series heads toward its shocking conclusion, and fans won't want to miss a single page of the action! 
"Aquawar" breaks out with Aquaman, Mera, Aqualad and a surprise guest star facing off against the terrorist forces of Black Manta and Siren to keep the vast waters of the world from sinking the United States!





22. Wolverine #8 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Daniel Acuna
Cover by Jae Lee
In the final showdown with the X-Men, Wolverine will fight a battle on two fronts. Inside his own head, Logan makes his last desperate stand against the demon hordes looking to burn his psyche to the ground. While outside, it's demon-Wolverine in a fierce battle with Cyclops! Can Logan survive both engagements? And if he does, will he ever be the same? Find out here!




21. Scalped #46 (DC Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R. M. Guera
Cover by Jock
Officer Falls Down endures a bizarre captivity at the hands of the mysterious Catcher while inmate Lawrence Belcourt finally gets a face-to-face meeting with Chief Red Crow.








20. Punisher MAX #10 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Dave Johnson
"BULLSEYE" PART 5
Marking the return of Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon's acclaimed PUNISHER MAX this issue finds the Punisher gunning for the Kingpin with the entire NYPD breathing down his neck. The Kingpin is counting on Bullseye to get the Punisher before the Punisher gets him but the assassin has been slowly driving himself crazy trying to figure out the riddle of Frank Castle.





19. Moon Knight #1 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art & Cover by Alex Maleev
The wait is over! Moon Knight is here...like you've never seen him before! And we mean NEVER! 
The Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev tear into the mythos of Moon Knight with the same verve and derring-do they brought to Daredevil. A MARVELOUS reinterpretation of one of the most enigmatic characters in Marvel history starts right here!





18. Sweet Tooth #17 (DC Comics)
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art & Cover by Jeff Lemire
The war between the cult army and the militia erupts as Jepperd finally encounters Abbot in his insane attempt to rescue Gus. Not everyone's making it out of this one, and those that do survive will never be the same. The next stage of the SWEET TOOTH saga begins here!








17. Brightest Day #23 (DC Comics)
Written by Geoff Johns & Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf, Scott Clark & Joe Prado
Cover by Gary Frank
It's the beginning of the end as we head toward the epic conclusion to BRIGHTEST DAY! The mystery of the heroes' return and the secrets of the white forest are revealed! 
Plus, Captain Boomerang draws closer to completing his mission! 
And at last, it's Firestorm vs. Deadman!




16. Scalped #45 (DC Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R. M. Guera
Cover by Jock
Beginning an all-new arc that counts down toward the landmark 50th issue and sees Red Crow facing a new challenger for tribal leadership, Dash pursuing his mother's murderer and Officer Falls Down facing a most unusual captivity...








15. Secret Six #34 (DC Comics)
Written by Gail Simone
Art by J. Calafiore
Cover by Daniel Luvisi
He's been a man of honor seeking his righteous path. But now, Bane has looked into the abyss and seen only the futility of his quest. His one lifeline has been Scandal Savage, but will she be enough to stop his descent - or has the obsession taken over Bane again?






14. Scalped #48 (DC Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R. M. Guera
Cover by Jock
Dash finally gets a chance to uncover the truth about who killed his mother - but the offer comes from an unlikely source. 
"You Gotta Sin to Get Saved" continues!









13. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #158 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art & Cover by Mark Bagley
Death of Spider-Man!
The Sinister Six are determined to bury Spider-Man for good, and if Spider-Man can't find Aunt May or Mary Jane, they could be going with him. "Death of Spider-Man" rages on, and the real question is, will anyone survive?









12. Hellblazer #275 (DC Comics)
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Landini
Cover by Simon Bisley
Many things have conspired to stop John Constantine from getting married, not least of which is John Constantine himself. But this time it's different - this time it's the young, beautiful alchemist Epiphany Greaves. Even as the church fills and the blushing bridegroom slips a carnation into his buttonhole, things can go horribly wrong. Uninvited guests from Heaven and Hell threaten to ruin the wedding of the year. In this issue, confetti and brimstone and the smell of blood fill the air for an extra-sized nuptials issue.




11. G. I. Joe Cobra II #13 (IDW Publishing)
Written by Mike Costa & Christos N. Gage
Art & Cover by Antonio Fuso
After the shocking events of last issue, all bets are off for the last chapter of Chuckles' undercover saga. He'll have to face enemies, friends... and, finally, himself. Costa, Gage, and Fuso finally bring one of the most shocking GI Joe stories of all time to a close, and not everyone is getting out alive.








10. Batgirl #17 (DC Comics)
Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Pere Perez
Cover by Dustin Nguyen
Batgirl has been given her first sanctioned Batman Incorporated assignment solving a series of high-profile kidnappings, and she's thrilled! Well, she was - until Damian Wayne decided to ride shotgun. Can the Dysfunctional Duo stop fighting long enough to save the children of Gotham City's elite?






9. Detective Comics #877 (DC Comics)
Written by Scott Snyder
Art & Cover by Jock
"Hungry City," part 2 of 3! 
When the carcass of a killer whale is discovered in the middle of Gotham City's financial sector, Batman is thrown into a mystery the likes of which he's never experienced - a mystery which soon brings the Dark Knight face-to-face with the terrifying new symbol of organized crime in Gotham!







8. FF #1 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art & Cover by Steve Epting
It's the FANTASTIC first issue of FF! 
A bold new direction for Marvel's First Family featuring new members, old friends, older enemies and uneasy alliances that will send shockwaves through the Marvel Universe. 
With stunning art work by Steve Epting and Paul Mounts, please join writer, Jonathan Hickman, on the second massive arc in the bold new direction for the "World's Greatest Comic"





7. Scalped #49 (DC Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R. M. Guera
Cover by Jock
The mysterious Catcher has always walked his own path, but for him, time is running out. As another searing story comes to an end, will Catcher finally run out of places to hide?








6. Detective Comics #875 (DC Comics)
Written by Scott Snyder
Art & Cover by Francesco Francavilla
"There are some cases that come screaming back at you...like phone calls in the night..."
For years, Jim Gordon has been haunted by the unsolved case of Gotham's notorious "Peter Pan Killer." Now, armed with new evidence, Gordon is determined to put the case to rest.
But as he digs deeper, he'll unearth a shocking discovery about his own past - a revelation that will shake him to the core. Skeletons will be exposed and secrets revealed in this special issue featuring art by Francesco Francavilla!





5. Punisher MAX #12 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Steve Dillon
Cover by Dave Johnson
FRANK, PART ONE
Last issue's final confrontation with Bullseye left Frank Castle wounded and reeling in more ways than one. Now confined to a prison hospital bed, Frank must begin the long painful process of healing, not just for his broken body, but his horribly-scarred soul as well. To do that, he'll have to face the darkest secret of his past, one he'd hoped would stay buried forever.





4. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #160 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art & Cover by Mark Bagley
Death of Spider-Man!
The culimination of DEATH OF SPIDER-MAN is here.












3. Scalped #50 (DC Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R. M. Guera, Dean Haspiel, Denys Cowan, Igor Kordey, Jill Thompson, Timothy Truman & Others
Cover by Jock
This landmark fiftieth issue features two special stories, one detailing the long bloody history of scalping and scalphunters, and the other spotlighting the founding of the Prairie Rose rez as seen through the eyes of Dash Bad Horse's ancestor, His Many Bad Horses. 
Don't miss this all-star celebration of all things SCALPED!





2. Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #155 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Brian Michael Bendis
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Sarah Pichelli
THE END STARTS HERE! 
The Death of Spider-Man prologue!! THE most talked about story of the year begins!! Peter Parker has gathered his most eclectic group of friends and family in the world. In this very special issue we will discover some shocking secrets that will either pull them closer together or push them apart forever. Welcome to Spider-Man stories you have never read before. Welcome to the beginning of the end of what you know to be Ultimate Spider-Man. And welcome fan-favorite Chris Samnee as he makes his Ultimate Universe debut!



1. Batman Incorporated #6 (DC Comics)
Written by Grant Morrison
Art & Cover by Chris Burnham
The threat of Leviathan is growing! The true reason behind the formation of Batman Incorporated comes to light as we're introduced to the newest members of Bruce Wayne's private army. But when all is said and done, can Batman and his allies even hope to defeat the monstrous threats that await them?

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