Monday 22 August 2011

What to Read on Wednesday - 24/08/2011

Solicitations for the ten comics to read this week.

PLUS: As this is the end of the DC Universe as it exists now, there are also solicitations for the final issues of ten DC titles.





American Vampire #18 (DC Comics)
Written by Scott Snyder
Art & Cover by Rafael Albuquerque
The Ghost War comes to a stunning conclusion!
















Captain America and Bucky #621 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Ed Brubaker & Marc Andreyko
Art by Chris Samnee
Cover by Ed McGuinness
The next chapter in the definitive history of Cap and Bucky's early days. What was Cap and Bucky's first mission together? And what was the tragedy that happened on it that changed everything about who Bucky was?








Chew #20 (Image Comics)
Written by John Layman
Art & Cover by Rob Guillory
'Flambe,' Conclusion Mike Applebee has been itching to get Tony Chu booted from the FDA, and today might be his lucky day.














DC Retroactive: Justice League of America: The '90s #1 (DC Comics)
Written by Keith Giffen & J. M. Dematteis
Art & Cover by Kevin Maguire
It's time to "Bwah Ha Ha" all over again as this classic JLA team tells a lost tale from one of the JLA's most popular eras. The Injustice Gang is back! Not the truly menacing, more recent incarnation, but their not-so competent predecessors. Still, when they stumble upon a device they should never be allowed to have, the results might prove more disastrous than if they actually knew what they were doing! A previously released story from the era rounds out the issue.






FF #8 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art & Cover by Steve Epting
The War of Four Cities escalates and we learn what it is that Marvel's First Family fears most!












Northlanders #43 (DC Comics)
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Paul Azaceta
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
The decades-spanning crime drama "The Icelandic Trilogy" continues with part two of nine. Young Ulf Hauksson is growing up into the enforcer his father needs, but at a truly terrible cost. As his father hesitates, Ulf only sees opportunity – and the settler community at large feels the effects.






The Punisher #2 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Greg Rucka
Art by Marco Checchetto
Cover by Bryan Hitch
Hunting for the villains behind the Wedding Day massacre, The Punisher will leave no body unturned! With Detectives Bolt and Clemons on his tail, the massacre's only survivor will seek the Punisher's aid...which might be the worst of all possible choices!






Ultimate Comics The Ultimates #1 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jonathan Hickman
Art by Esad Ribic
Cover by Kaare Andrews
"The Republic Is Burning." 
The next era has begun. As our heroes struggle to find their place in the world, the The Ultimates face game-changing threats even they can't handle. And with the heart of the team missing in action, the country's last stand of defense may be on its last legs.




Uncanny X-Force #13 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Rick Remender
Art by Mark Brooks
Cover by Esad Ribic
Years ago, Wolverine helplessly watched as Jean Grey, the love of his life, died before his eyes. Years later, he would lose his best-friend Nightcrawler to a similar fate. In order to save our world, can he allow them to die again? X-Force team up with The Amazing X-Men for the final push against the heir of Apocalypse, in a battle Royale that will force Wolverine to make the hardest choice of his life. One world must die!




Wolverine #14 (Marvel Comics)
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by Renato Guedes
Cover by Jae Lee
What dark mysteries await in the secluded headquarters of the Red Right Hand? What startling secret will Logan uncover in their innermost chamber that will rock him to his core? The vengeful, bloody answers lie within.










And 10 DC Final Issues...




Action Comics #904
Written by Paul Cornell
Art & Cover by Kenneth Rocafort
Earth has fallen. The multiple Doomsdays have defeated Supergirl, Superboy, Steel, and the Eradicator. Now it all comes down to a weakened Superman versus the monster known as Doomslayer in this, the epic finale of "Reign of the Doomsdays"!










Batman Incorporated #8
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Scott Clark
Cover by Chris Burnham
When Waynetech's launch of Interworld is plagued by a series of "virtual murders," Batman teams up with Oracle to hunt down the culprit in a simulated environment that's slowly collapsing into post-apocalyptic zombie-haunted chaos. A computer-generated Batman adventure that brings Dark Knight justice to a wild new frontier, to face a new and virulent menace. In a world of numbers, does everything have a price?




Batman: The Dark Knight #5
Written by David Finch
Art by Jay Fabok
Cover by David Finch
David Finch's brilliant take on Batman continues to explore the darker corners of Gotham City in the penultimate chapter of "Golden Dawn," now featuring art by Jay Fabok (Soulfire)!
As The Dark Knight suffers one of his worst defeats, Jason Blood makes an unexpected move. With a surprise funeral and guest appearances by Etrigan, the Demon and Ragman, this series continues to heat up!





Gotham City Sirens #26
Written by Peter Calloway
Art by Andres Guinaldo & Lorenzo Ruggiero
Cover by Guillem March
A secret that goes back to the very first issue of GOTHAM CITY SIRENS will be revealed at last! But will it spell the end of the Sirens? One thing is certain – none of them will be the same!








Green Arrow #15
Written by James Patrick
Art by Agustin Padilla
Cover by R. B. Silva
The Reverend Billy Miggs and his followers are about to send a murderous message to the world, and Green Arrow is the only one who can stop them. The problem is, they're wearing hi-tech battle suits – and Oliver is slinging arrows. It's metal against wood in the explosive finale!






Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors #13
Written by Peter J. Tomasi
Art by Fernando Pasarin & Cam Smith
Cover by Felipe Massafera
A murder on a WayneTech satellite means Guy Gardner must team up with his worst frenemy, Batman! Can they solve the mystery before they kill each other?










Justice Society of America #54
Written by Marc Guggenheim
Art by Jerry Ordway
Cover by Darwyn Cooke
The JSA has unlocked the doors of the mysterious city underneath Monument Point – but what was hidden inside? And will Lightning and Mister Terrific return in time to help the JSA, JSA ALL-STARS and their allies protect Monument Point from being destroyed again?






Teen Titans #100
Written by J. T. Krul
Art & Cover by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
In the bonus-sized 100th issue of TEEN TITANS, It's all-out war as Titans old and new come together to face the greatest threat to their existence. Can anyone stop Superboy Prime from destroying everything the team stands for?










Wonder Woman #614
Written by J. Michael Straczynski & Phil Hester
Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher
Cover by Joshua Middleton
The all-new Wonder Woman reaches the end of her epic "Odyssey" and comes face-to-face with the malevolent force behind it all! But the only way to defeat her nemesis may be to become her – giving her own powers over to an all-consuming hatred for life on Earth! Is Diana strong enough to control a force that seeks vengeance on all mankind, or will the warrior within her condemn her to a life of eternal bloodshed?


Xombi #6
Written by John Rozum
Art & Cover by Frazer Irving
How is it possible to defeat someone who claims to see every moment of the future and plans for every eventuality? Unless David Kim and Annie Palmer can find an answer to this deadly puzzle, their lives – and the Ninth Stronghold – will be lost forever.

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