by Gavin Foo

ABE SAPIEN #10

Writers: Mike Mignola / Scott Allie
Art: Max Fiumara
Colours: Dave Stewart
Letterer: Clem Robins

Man or monster? In this issue, we follow Abe Sapien further into his journey of self-reflection since he awoke from a lengthy slumber and absence from the BPRD team. Still dealing with the events of his shooting, Abe has now stumbled upon the town of Payton, Arizona.

After befriending J.J., the town’s resident lawman, the second part of this current arc opens with flames, destroying a possible threat that emerged from a bunch of dead horses. What follows is a bit of a celebration of sorts, Abe and J.J. having a chat over drinks, in which they share some personal stories. A side of Abe we haven't really seen before, the shift in his demeanour possibly a front for the darker issues he is currently dealing with.

Meanwhile, the more sinister elements in this arc reveal themselves in the forms of one Gustav Strobl - a seemingly immortal figure who first appeared in the pages of Witchfinder, one revived Agent Vaughn from the previous arc… and a couple of zombies. 

The shifts in tone and mood are highlighted well by colourist extraordinaire, Dave Stewart - with his signature reds bleeding out of the paper, which includes creepy floating tadpole creatures whilst Max Fiumara moves the story along through well paced panel work.

The issue ends with a ritual performed by the youngsters that have been camping out at the Payton golf course from issue #9, and more curiously, the frog that was placed in a cooler in that same issue, reappears and is put into an open grave, the final resting place of their (latest?) victim. - 8/10

by Jade Lindley

Oh it's that time again where I get excited for the smell, and the look of pretty new comics! While I am more of a fan of trades, I will most definitely be picking up a copy of Batman #28, because well...it's written by Scott Snyder....enough said really! What is everyone else picking up this week? Leave us a pretty little Facebook comment below, the comic team would look to see what is pushing everyone else's button's this week! Reow!!! 

DARK HORSE COMICS

ABE SAPIEN #10 
CLOWN FATALE #4 
STAR WARS #14 2013 ONGOING 
X #10 

IDW PUBLISHING

CITY THE MIND IN THE MACHINE #1
MAXX MAXXIMIZED #4 
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #26 DARK CYBERTRON PART 9 
X-FILES SEASON 10 #9

by Jade Lindley 

Wellity wellity wellity, new comic book day has arrived, and boy is it a big week!If you are looking to start a new comic, my recommendation would be to check out some of the new Marvel Now #1's that are starting this week! And you can also check out DC's New 52 title Jokers Daughter, who know's, it might actually be good!! 
DC

ACTION COMICS #28 
BATMAN BLACK & WHITE #6 
BATMAN JOKERS DAUGHTER #1 
BATWING #28 
DC COMICS PRESENTS HARLEY QUINN #1 
DETECTIVE COMICS #28 
EARTH 2 #20 
FOREVER EVIL #5
FOREVER EVIL ARKHAM WAR #5 
GREEN ARROW #28 
GREEN LANTERN RED LANTERNS #28 
                                                MOVEMENT #9 
                                                STORMWATCH #28 
                                                SWAMP THING #28 
                                                TRINITY OF SIN THE PHANTOM STRANGER #16 
                                                VAMPIRE DIARIES #2 

by Chris Davidson

Guardians of the Galaxy #11.Now

Writer – Brian Michael Bendis  //  Artist – Sara Pichelli

Many people have been quite harsh towards the new Guardians of the Galaxy book; I guess I can be happy in my ignorance since I have never read any of the earlier volumes. I will admit that one of the main reasons I keep buying this book is due to Sara Pichelli and Steve McNiven’s art as they are both extremely proficient artists. They cram their books with insane amounts of detail, intricate shadowing, superbly crafted anatomy from panel to panel. In this issue Justin Ponsor’s colouring is proficient while complementing the work that Pichelli has achieved and allowing her shadowing to catch the eye. My only complaint visually would be the horrible use of a stock image for Earth towards the end of the book.

Bendis on the story side has unfortunately allowed this book to stagnate; it started off quite intriguing, especially in issue 0.1 where we learn about Peter Quill’s childhood. Bendis needs to provide more character building; this was perfect for it as it involved the characters sitting at tables talking. Sadly it was a wasted opportunity due to Tony Stark taking up precious panels and a Skrull taking up even more panels.

I am more than content proceeding with this book due to the art but Bendis needs to step up his game, and hopefully the next 4 chapters of The Trial of Jean Grey pick up the pace.

Alright it's that time of the week folks! What comics have been on your waiting list that you have been gagging for? It is definitely going to be another big week at comic stores around the world, and what is not to love about that? There's nothing more awesome then that new comic book smell, and how amazing a comic book cover can look in it's shiny clear bag, it gives me tingles just thinking about it.

I love the smell of new comics in the morning. 


DC COMICS

ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #9 
AQUAMAN #27 
BATMAN AND ROBIN ANNUAL #2 
BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT #27
BEWARE THE BATMAN #4 
CATWOMAN #27 
DAMIAN SON OF BATMAN #4 $3.99
EARTH 2 ANNUAL #2 
                                                FLASH #27 
                                                FOREVER EVIL ARGUS #4 
                                                JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK #27 (EVIL) 
                                                LARFLEEZE #7 
                                                RED LANTERNS #27 
                                                SUPERMAN #27TEEN TITANS #27 
                                                WORLDS FINEST ANNUAL #1 

By Jade Lindley

I walked alone for so long. I thought everything in my life up that point was crystal clear.  I saw a direction and that is where I was going, and like a bullet train I had no intention of stopping. And then out of nowhere, I crashed into Hellboy. Hellboy was something I saw from a distance, I was curious but never really explored what it had to offer. Was I too busy? Possibly. Was I writing it off automatically? A little. Was I scared there could be something more emotionally nourishing than anything I had previously experienced with comics? Oh shit yeah.

I started working at a comic book store and I noticed something straight away; so many people picked up Hellboy trades but never bothered to open up and take a look inside them and see what possible treasures they might have to offer.

by Jade Lindley 

Ever unsure of what new comics are being released weekly? Well we can help you out! Every week hundreds of comics, trade paper backs and hard cover comics are released, while we can't keep track of them all, here are a list of new release comics which haven't escaped our attention! List will include single issues, as well as trade paper packs and hard covers...oh those delicious hard covers! 

There are so many brilliant comics currently running, which just keep getting better and better. But what is appealing most to the masses for the moment? There is so much going on in the comic book world it really is hard to keep up sometimes. There are a lot of people who are only strictly Marvel or DC, but there is nothing wrong with loving both equally as well giving out some love to the indies. The New 52's from DC just seem to be getting more awesometacular, and Marvel has just given a new audience out there new starting points with Marvel Now. While indies have been bringing fans out of the woodwork with titles such as The Wake, Saga and Pretty Deadly. 

2014 is definitely a great year for the comic book readers, and it's also a a vital time to start exploring comics from all sides of the fence to see what is really out there. Don't just stick to one side of comics, check it all out and get stuck in!!