by Nick - 12.03.05
It’s time to take a look at the upcoming comic book trades for the month of December. There are a bunch of good collections coming out, including classic collections of Marvel books. However, for my money this month, DC Comics is king with trades of Fables, Tom Strong and Wonder Woman. Plus, you can’t overlook Conan.
Collecting issues #34-41 of writer Bill Willingham’s Eisner Award-winning creation, HOMELANDS follows Boy Blue on a mission of revenge as he uncovers the Adversary’s true identity! Plus, the 2-part story of Jack’s adventures in Hollywood and the one-shot story of Mowgli’s return to Fabletown.
The fourth amazing collection of Tom Strong in softcover for the first time, collecting issues #20-25 of the acclaimed series! Witness the introduction of a newly discovered Strong family member, Tom Strong’s best pal and more!
Wonder Woman: Eyes Of The Gorgon
A new volume collecting WONDER WOMAN #206-213! The deadly Medousa comes calling, and Wonder Woman’s world is turned completely upside-down. After a terrible sacrifice, the Amazing Amazon must prove herself once again to her comrades in the JLA and to the world.
Conan and the Jewels of Gwahlur (Hardcover)
P. Craig Russell, the artist best known for adapting literary works to comics, applies his legendary talents to Conan in this adaptation of Robert E. Howard’s “The Jewels of Gwahlur,” one of Conan’s last adventures before becoming king.
A young woman, having made a string of bad choices, finds herself the pawn of mercenaries-one of which is Conan of Cimmeria. As the former dancing girl poses as the dead oracle of a primitive cult, Conan puts his experience as a thief and a soldier together in pursuit of some of the most prized jewels in the world-the Teeth of Gwahlur!
Featuring a sixteen-page sketchbook and an interview with Russell covering his career and creative process on this book, this handsome hardcover not only highlights one of fantasy art’s greatest living talents, it shows once again that Howard’s original Conan tales remain unsurpassed.
Full TPB List For Dec 05
Marvel
X-men: Deadly Genesis #2
Amazing Fantasy 16
Marvel Adventures Spider-man Vol. 2: Power Struggle
Mega Morphs
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four Vol. 1: Family Of Heroes
Gravity: Big-city Super Hero
Marvel Masterworks: Golden Age All-winners Comics Vol. 1
Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol. 5
Secret War
Marvel Masterworks: The Avengers Vol.
Fantastic Four By J. Michael Straczynski Vol. 1 Premiere
Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne Vol. 5
G.L.A.: Misassembled
Ultimate Galactus Book 2: Secret
Marvel Comics Presents Wolverine Vol. 2
Captain America & The Falcon: Secret Empire
Spider-man: Breakout
Essential Spider-woman Vol.1
New X-men - Academy X Vol. 3: X-posed
Marvel Team-up Vol. 2: Master Of The Ring
Ultimate Spider-man Vol. 14: Warriors
X-men: Phoenix - Endsong
Omega: The Unknown Classic
What If? Classic Volume 2
DC Comics
Batgirl: Kicking Assassins
Crisis On Multiple Earths: The Team-ups Vol. 1
Golden Age Hawkman Archives Vol. 1
Showcase Presents: Justice League Of America Vol. 1
Superman Secret Files 2005
Superman: In The Name Of Gog
The Best Of The Spirit
The Light Brigade
Superman/batman Vol. 2: Supergirl
Superman: True Brit
Villains United
Wonder Woman: Eyes Of The Gorgon
Plastic Man Vol. 2: Rubber Bandits
Elfquest: The Grand Quest Vol. 12
Lex Luthor: Man Of Steel
Rann/thanagar War
Vertigo
Vimanarama
Swamp Thing Vol. 8: Spontaneous Generation
Fables Vol. 6: Homelands
Wildstorm
Majestic: While You Were Out
Tom Strong Book 4
Oni
Local
Scott Pilgrim, Vol. 3
Dark Horse
The Great American Stay-at-home-wives Conspiracy
Oh My Goddess! Volume 1
Samurai Executioner Vol. 7
The Art Of Comic Book Inking 2nd Edition
Doctor Solar, Man Of The Atom Volume 3 Hc
Frank Miller’s Sin City Library Set 1 Hc
Harlequin Pink: A Girl In A Million
Harlequin Violet: Response
Hellsing: Impure Souls Anime Manga
Little Lulu Tpb: Lulu’s Umbrella Service
Nexus Archives Volume 1 Hc
Reiko The Zombie Shop Vol. 1
Shadow Star Vol. 7: Victim’s Eyes, Assailant’s Hands
Vampire Hunter D Volume 3: Demon Deathchase
Sexy Chix
Coach Carter: My Life
Conan And The Jewels Of Gwahlur Hc
Lady Snowblood Volume 2: The Deep-seated Grudge
Oh My Goddess! Volume 22
Star Wars: General Grievous
TopShelf
Comic Book Artists V2 #6
Tricked - 2nd Printing
Image
Blood River
Coyote, Vol. 2
The Further Adventures Of One-page Filler Man
Giantkiller
Kiss & Tell
Sea Of Red, Vol. 2: No Quarter
Spawn Manga, Vol. 2
Strange Girl, Vol. 1: Girl Afraid
The Walking Dead Dexluxe Hc Vol. 1
Top Cow’s Best Of Michael Turner
Where To Buy
So, what comics are you guys picking up this month? Id love to hear what others are reading.
I’d LOVE to get into comics. I had never read anything more than Archie as a kid.
Recently, a band I listen to have been putting out comics to coincide with a story that is going on amidst the music and lyrics, and bought them and had a lot of fun, so I’d really like to check out actual comics.
outlawed - 12.03.05 2:54 am
Well, you should defintely check out the 4 I highlighted. All of them are awesome. There is something for everyone there too.
Nick - 12.03.05 3:05 am
I’ll have to.
I have a big gap on my holiday wishlist with nothing to fill it, so some comics should suffice.
outlawed - 12.03.05 3:07 am
Hellsing: Impure Souls Anime Manga
Matt - 12.03.05 3:34 am
Scott Pilgrim is tottally sweet. I encourage everyone to pick it up.
Zarblebug - 12.03.05 4:46 am
Outlawed: You’re talking about Coheed and Cambria, right?
While they are an awesome band, and I love the comics for the story, the art and dialogue sort of suck. The old comics were terribly ameteurish, and the new one with Christopher Shy is just really blurred and photoshopped and the story just really disjointed and vague.
As a companion to the songs, the comics are pretty cool, but as comics they’re absolutely terrible.
You should really get into comics, as they can be so much better than that.
Yuliy - 12.03.05 12:59 pm
That Conan one sounds pretty good, I might have to pick that one up.
Luke314pi - 12.03.05 3:06 pm
Yes, I was talking about C&C. I do agree, the comics aren’t great, but I suppose it’s hard to get all that together while on tour and recording, so I respect their efforts for what they are.
The Fables series Nick highlighted sounds like my cup of tea, so I added Fables Vol.1 Legends in Exile to my wishlist.
outlawed - 12.03.05 4:08 pm
Finally, more Fables! Fables is one of the best things that Vertigo has published since Sandman. Every single one of you needs to go read it. =P
Greg - 12.05.05 12:59 pm
You cannot go wrong with Fables. Its awesome on so many levels. I would highly recommened it. It’s even one of those titles that comic book shy (or hating) people seem to enjoy. Truely a universal book.
Nick - 12.05.05 11:52 pm
Scott Pilgrim is all that matters here. Also Local.
Oni Press 4 Life.
Douglas - 12.07.05 10:03 pm