Monthly Comic Picks

BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SEASON EIGHT #1: I didn't have much hope for this new series when I put it on my que. I've never really been interested in any of the other 'Buffy' comics, and only a mild respect for the TV series, but Joss Whedon keeps the writing and the jokes tight like the series, and the art is actually pretty decent. Something I wasn't counting on and a nice surprise.

WORMWOOD: GENTLEMAN CORPSE #6: Still trying to catch up on the plot with this one, but I'm loving the artwork. As much as I enjoyed the Leprechauns, I do have one gripe though, censoring the Leprechaun's wangs?!?! C'mon now, if you can show a decapitation among other acts of violence, I would think you might be able to get away with a little Leprechaun wang, literally.

POPBOT #6: I am officially a full-fledged Ashley Wood fan. I picked this up since it was offered again, and now have to consider dropping the $45 for the newly released collected volume.

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #1: I missed the first 'Marvel Zombies' series, so I don't know if it ties into this at all, but it's really hard to go wrong with superheroes munching on each other and Ash throwing out one-liners.

JEFFREY BROWN'S FEEBLE ATTEMPTS: Jeffrey Brown's 'Feeble Attempts' is a collection of simple, innocent, and funny glimpses into his psyche. Nice stuff, looking forward to seeing more of his work.

DUNGEON PARADE, Vol.1 “A DUNGEON TOO MANY”: I've been fascinated with 'Dungeon' ever since I ran across the early issues. I love Lewis Trondheim's playful illustration style (even though I believe it is a guest illustrator on this volume) and the whole thing brings me back to the fun and absurdity of my D&D days.

PIRATES OF CONEY ISLAND #5: I was pretty hesitant about this series at first, but I am really warming to Vasilis Lolos' unique illustration style.

SHAZAM: THE MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL #2: Once again, anything by Jeff Smith is going to hold my interest for awhile.

X-23: TARGET X # 4: Great artwork, bloody battles, still keeping me interested.


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