Tag Archives: pick of the pulls

Choices are good, right? That's the theory, I suppose, especially when you're choosing between good and... good. But that can be frustrating. Sure... the problems of the indulged.

Sure, Marvel and DC still have the dominant hold on the market, but Image is growing and it’s because of its commitment to strong, independent character-driven stories that stand out.

It’s back to school and as I gear up for another year in the classroom with this new crop of neophyte geeks, I’m really excited to discover something awesome: an issue of Uncanny X-Men that I actually liked!

Tales of Honor is one of the best novel-to-comic adaptations I have read in a long time. The artwork is simply stunning and truly captures author David Weber’s descriptions of Honor and her treecat, Nimitz.

Ever noticed how it's hard for new readers to get into comics? Even for those folks who were into comics in their youth but don’t know where to start?

It’s a pretty small list for Pick of the Pulls this week. I could claim the regular list of things that clog up our everyday lives as interference, but the truth of the matter is: my comic store guy is in the hospital. Yeah … we all have our pushers …

Lazarus is a completely unique story. The post-apocalyptic setting is completely acceptable; the characters are not only compelling but also amazingly detailed. In fact, everything about this comic is fully detailed, even down to the fake product ads inside or sometimes on the exterior of the comic.

The Mercenary Sea is fantastic, original work and demands your admiration and attention. Put it on your pre-order list. Now.

I’m completely overwhelmed by how wonderful Star Trek: The City on the Edge of Forever is. I’m looking forward to following this series and if you’re a Star Trek fan you need to, as well.

Red City is a simple crime noir piece set in the future. It’s direct, easy to understand and completely believable. I had a lot of fun with this comic.

Moon Knight is an amazing book. It doesn’t try to lift itself to lofty heights and doesn’t try to impress its readers with some pretentious grand quest. In this day and age of grand publishing events, a series of encapsulated adventures are just what’s needed for us to remember what good comic story telling is.

Image Comics is really making an impact with its cadre of creator-owned titles. It’s a great publishing decision: shared credit for innovative talent and a diverse publishing list. Sure, it’s not a huge money-maker, but over time, the risk-taking will pay off in allowing new talent to rise to the forefront and the money will come.

Come closer… I got a shameful secret to share. Shhh… it’s between you and me.

There are some awesome selections for you to consider this week. Astro City and Star Wars released on the same day makes for excellent comic reading! I love both of these titles, so, while I hate to drop hints so early, it’s hard not to acknowledge how great these two books are

In the comic-collecting days of my youth, the advent of a new title was always exciting. There was a sense of anticipation associated with a new release, not just from a collection-building point of view, but also from a sense of discovery.