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 Chris Davidson 


Jim McCann has been known for several of his works such as New Avengers: The Reunion and his Eisner award winning The Return of the Dapper, but what really sticks in my mind is Mind The Gap. And with the artwork primarily of Rodin Esquejo, Mind The Gap came together in 2012 through Image Comics.

Mind The Gap is essentially a murder mystery story without an actual murder; it’s currently up to issue 16 and has commenced its second story arc. It begins with a young girl named Elle Peterssen waiting for her train in the subway; she is viciously attacked, left unconscious on the ground, subsequently rushed to hospital and stuck in a coma.

We are quickly introduced to her best friend Jo Wilson, her boyfriend Dane Miller along with her family; Eddie her brother, Min her mother and Edward her father. Jo and Dane decide to take on detective duties to figure out why the attack has taken place while Elle’s family immediately come across as very shady with many secrets hidden.




 

by Chris Davidson 

Deadly Class #1

Writer – Rick Remender  //  Artist – Wes Craig

Rick Remender has continually proven himself as a compelling writer with Black Science, Uncanny Avengers and especially Uncanny X-Force under his belt. I had not actually heard of this book until the day it was released, but seeing his name on the cover I just knew I had to buy it.

I didn’t know what to expect opening that first page, what I discovered was a very personal story about Marcus Lopez. Set in 1987, Marcus is homeless, alone and in desperate need of finding a reason to continue living. We follow his search over the span of 11 months, we learn how tough it is on the streets, we learn about his horrific past and what he holds dear to himself. By the end of this first chapter he does find that reason to live, however, the choice he needs to make is not so straightforward. I feel the person that unquestionably gives this book its visual identity is the colourist Lee Loughridge, he has worked with Remender previously on Fear Agent. The two work well together and Loughridge helps convey the required emotions through the usage of colours; one such moment occurs in a very touching moment on a bridge where various purples present the sombre mood perfectly. I should also mention Wes Craig’s art, initially it was harsh on the eye but I quickly became accustomed to it. Action feels as though it has a lot of kinetic motion and the slanted panels heighten the pace.

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!!