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  • new comics we crave

    Divas, Alien Invasions And America Reborn In This Week's Comics

    After the busy-ness of the last few weeks, it's not too surprising that this week's raft of new releases hitting your local comic store is much smaller than usual. But with new Star Wars and Reborn, it's not less interesting. More »
    06/30/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by bitsytimelord: It's actually a huge week for comic book nerds of a certain variety (who are named "me". Also coming out... 5 Responses | Other threads

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    Something For Everyone In This Week's Comics

    Hope you've been saving up your pennies recently, because this week's comics are full of new treats for you to savor, whether they're Gotham Girls, deadly alien Predators, or Barack Obama in a loincloth. Okay, maybe not that last one. More »
    06/23/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by alphanumeric1971: so how come no ones bitching about sexism with the Gotham City Sirens cover? 9 Responses | Other threads

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    This Week's Comics: Runaways, Dead Batmen And Khaaaaaaaaan!

    Evil wins, superheroes go bad, sidekicks go solo, time gets reset and Buck Rogers makes his comeback. Oh, and there's a Wrath of Khan comic. Is there nothing that this week's comics won't do to try and make you happy? More »
    06/09/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Brain.wav: I hate the digest-sized Runaways.. comics aren't that small for a reason. And you can get the hardcover for... 5 Responses | Other threads

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    Sink Your Teeth Into A Fine Selection Of This Week's Comics

    Hope you've got a healthy appetite when you hit the comic store tomorrow, because with comics about teen vampires, werewolves on the moon and culinary detectives, there's a lot to chew on in this week's comics. Plus new Batman. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by SnehalMarten: There you go again Graeme Crackah. You continually dump on Batman RIP. Grant Morrison isn't "making up for" anything. Batman... 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Underage Heroes And Troubled Times In This Week's Comics

    Wondering where to get your fix of teens in tights? Look no further than your local comic store — but don't worry, there are tales of future utopias, dystopias and older superheroes awaiting you, as well. More »
    05/27/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Dueling Draculas and Heroes Revealed In This Week's Comics

    Alien invasions, competing vampires and robots that are more than meets the eye are all populating the comics that'll be making their way to your local shelves tomorrow. What else do you need to know? More »
    05/19/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by ggodo, the man from R.O.A.C.H.: Dracula still owes me money. 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Teleporting Dogs And Dying Detectives In This Week's Comics

    Whether you like robotic children, superheroic animals or dying detectives about to go all Fringe on you, there's something in this week's comics for you. Here's hoping you can afford it all. More »
    05/12/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Lassus: Lockjaw was always one of my favorite characters, so I'd like to thank Marvel for RAPING MY CHILDHOOD WITH PET... 7 Responses | Other threads

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    Cinema's Most Famous Bad Movie Returns In This Week's Comics

    It looked like a quiet week in the world of comics following last weekend's Free Comics extravaganza - but then I saw the following words and knew differently: Plan 9 From Outer Space Strikes Again. More »
    05/05/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by alphanumeric1971: I don't know what it says about me, but I've never seen plan 9. 8 Responses | Other threads

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    Aliens Invade And Retreat In This Week's Comics

    While many comic book publishers are holding off on big releases in favor of this Saturday's Free Comic Book Day, at least one book hitting stores tomorrow is ideal material for all you io9 readers. More »
    04/28/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by pyramidsfan: If you're still jonesing for more alien invasions, check out Pyramids of Mars, the free online graphic novel - [www.pyramidsofmars.com]... 4 Responses | Other threads

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    The Future Is Here - And So Is Comics' Most Annoying Cajun

    It's a sad week for comics this week; a week I'd hoped would never come: The first appearances of annoying X-Men Gambit are being collected to tie in with his upcoming movie debut. I'm sorry. More »
    04/21/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by omgwtflolbbqbye: I don't see how people could hate Gambit nor like him. He's a pretty neutral character who never really did much... 10 Responses | Other threads

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    Demand 100% From Your Comics This Week

    Never mind new issues, this week's new releases is all about the collections of some great - and some less than great - runs of favorite comics. Oh, and the return of Dazzler, as well. More »
    04/14/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Lamar Henderson: Another Wolverine series? I remember back when they avoided putting Wolverine prominently on the cover of X-Men because he drug... 1 Responses | Other threads

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    Marvel, Steampunk And Misfits Rule This Week's Comics

    After weeks of taking it relatively easy, there's only one way to look at this week's new releases: Marvel are back to wanting all of your money. But steampunk and weird goodness are available elsewhere. More »
    04/07/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Ed Grabianowski: My Marvel pulls are down to Invincible Iron man, Mighty Avengers (soon to be dropped, I think) and Thunderbolts. Savage... 3 Responses | Other threads

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    Superheroes Good And Bad to the Rescue

    Superheroes take over comic book stores, even more than usual, tomorrow - including the return of a classic hero, and new series from two of the industry's greatest superhero writers. Look! Up in the sky! More »
    03/31/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by kushiro: Got my hopes up ridiculously high for Flash, and Seaguy should be all kinds of fantastic. However, first read... 2 Responses | Other threads

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    It's Time To Face The Music and Light The Lights

    This week's comics are all about the Boom! By that, I don't mean that they're more explosive than usual, just that one particular publisher is bringing the goods, while everyone else slacks off a little. More »
    03/24/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Escape Watchmen's Long Shadow

    In a week when it seems that Watchmen hangover is still lingering for some, relief comes from the most unexpected of places in this week's comics. More »
    03/17/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Death And Decay Infect This Week's Comics

    Maybe it's contrariness on the part of the comic book industry, but just as we change clocks and start thinking about spring, this week's comics are all about death and the undead. Wha' hoppen? More »
    03/10/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Disate: know what would be cool !!! characters that stay dead !!! battle for the cowl who really mean something if that... 1 Responses | Other threads

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    This Week's Comics Are The Start Of The Rest Of Your Life

    It's a week of new beginnings for familiar faces (and some unfamiliar ones) in this week's comics, including what happens after Batman's "death," Superman leaving Earth, and Spider-Man heading down to Puerto Rico. More »
    03/03/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Althestane: "Marvel are there for you as well;" [sic] I wasn't aware that the word "Marvel" was plural. I don't follow... 6 Responses | Other threads

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    Party Like It's Jan 20 2009 With This Week's Comics

    It may almost be March here in the real world, but you wouldn't believe it by looking at the list of comics reaching stores tomorrow. There's definitely a very... Presidential vibe going on. More »
    02/24/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Hit Bull Win Steak: in what issue does Obama accidentally kill the Economy? 13 Responses | Other threads

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    Get Your Summer Movie Thrills Early

    With the major publishers taking it easy after recent big events, it falls to independent books to come up with movie tie-ins and new ideas this week... Thankfully, they're more than up to the task. More »
    02/17/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by t3knomanser: "Andrea Atoms" is exactly the sort of thing I want to read. Why is there no linkage? Why can I... 3 Responses | Other threads

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    Batman's Wake And Milo's Vanity Project Save The Week

    All comic-ed out after NYCC? You're not the only one; the comic industry itself seems to be in recovery mode, judging by this week's anemic haul. But there is good stuff waiting to be found. More »
    02/10/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by BullfightsOnAcid: Being a big Legion fan, I'm pretty excited for Rebels #1. I just hope Lobo eventually shows up. 8 Responses | Other threads

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    One Book Fights The Universe - And Wins

    There's no other way to get around it: This is a week where you're going to want to take your wallet to the comic store. There's a lot of good stuff coming out. More »
    02/03/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    We Salute The Superhumans

    They may be powered by midichlorans, genetically-modified, or even just crossing over into our reality, but there's no mistaking the lure of those adorable superhumans. And, in this week's comics more than ever, they're everywhere. More »
    01/27/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by redspidey: I misread "Transhuman" as "Trashuman." Perhaps this (what I misread it as) would have been about a crime fighting... 4 Responses | Other threads

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    Unfathomable And Unpleasant Comics Await You

    The recession may have meant that you couldn't buy that life-size Battlestar Galactica Raptor prop, but that doesn't mean that there aren't cheaper ways to nerd out. Especially with a week of comics like this. More »
    01/20/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Cylons Declare War On This Week's Comics

    This is apparently the week where comics imitate real life. Not because this week's books are especially topical, but rather because this week's shipping list is, really, all about Battlestar Galactica. More »
    01/13/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by DeepFriar: Final Crisis #6 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Start Monkeying Around With This Week's Comics

    Science fiction monkeys. Sure, this week may bring all manner of collections of more recent comics, but let's face it: Nothing measures up to science fiction monkeys. Of course, these are new comics we crave. More »
    01/06/09
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Damonicus: Gorilla ≠ monkey. Gorilla = ape. Monkey = a totally different kind of animal than an ape. Thus endeth the lesson 4 Responses | Other threads

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    2009 Brings New Comics And Bad Supervillains

    Here's how in the future we are: We're already craving the new comics of next year. Admittedly, that's because this week's comics are released on Friday, January 2nd 2009, but still. It totally counts. Really.
    12/30/08
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Ed Grabianowski: Incognito does look pretty awesome. By the way, the Army of Darkness Christmas Special was just as good as I'd hoped... 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Even Christmas Can't Stop This Week's Comics

    It may be Christmas Eve tomorrow, but comic stores will still be opening their doors and selling new comics same as ever. What new releases should you be looking at as potential stocking stuffers?
    12/23/08
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by NickIQ: Where the hell is my kick-ass? God-damned slackers Millar and Romita!! 1 Responses | Other threads

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    Holiday Spirits And Armageddon

    This week's comics get into the holiday spirit with stories about Santa Claus, murdered politicians and biblical apocalypses. Break out the eggnog lattes, sit back and relax. These are the new comics we crave.
    12/16/08
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by bonniegrrl: Jeph Loeb wrote the Buffy comic!? HELL YEAH! 2 Responses | Other threads

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    Space Opera Rules This Week's Comics. And Batman's Still Gone.

    Just in time for your gift-buying frenzy, comics publishers are putting out some brainwarping space opera tales — mostly in a classy hardcover format. This week, Marvel is reprinting two storylines that follow up the Annihilation saga, of invasion from beyond our universe. Another new hardcover collects two years of classic Buck Rogers strips. And DC wants to take you back to when the Legion of Superheroes was still great. These are just some of the new comics that we're craving this week. More »
    12/09/08
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    By Charlie Jane Anders

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    Comment by edosan: There's a Camelot 3000 Deluxe Edition? Cool. More Jack of Fables this week too. 1 Responses | Other threads

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    Schoolgirls And Movies Rule This Week's Comics

    If you're heading to your local comic book store on Thursday, I have one word for you to remember: schoolgirls. Yes, this week sees the usual amount of heroes, monsters and super-this-and-that, but the best books of the week? They're about girls in school. And not like that, perverts.
    12/02/08
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    By Graeme McMillan

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    Comment by Ulquiorra-Schiffer: I miss walking dead. New issues please :P 5 Responses | Other threads