My Pull List for Week 23 of 2020
It looks like new comics are coming out regularly now as I see the big two start to ramp up their offerings and other publishers are building up their releases as well – yeah!
This week I grabbed a bunch to make up for the weeks where there we few options. I highlight 10 issues but I grabbed a bunch more that I’m looking forward to reading.
New Weekly Releases
- Buffy the Vampire slayer: Every Generation #1
by Morgan Beem, Lauren Garcia, Nylah Magruder, Caitlin Yarsky.
Published by BOOM! Studios, 2020.
The SECRET ORIGINS of some of the most important Slayers in history… ? …and the First Appearance of a new character with a familiar face who will change the way you look at Buffy and everything about her world. ? This is the Buffy comic that everyone will be talking about and the most important new character in over twenty years! - The Boys: Dear Becky #1
by Garth Ennis and Russell Braun.
Publisehd by Dynamite Entertainment, 2020.
Twelve years after the events of The Boys, Hughie finds himself back home in Scotland where he intends to finally marry Annie in the company of friends and family. But the sudden appearance of a peculiar document sends our hero into a tailspin and threatens to bring the events of his nightmarish past crashing down on him in the worst possible way. There was one story about The Boys that Hughie never knew. Now, whether he likes it or not, he’s going to. - Reaver #8
by Justin Jordan and Niko Henrichon.
Publisehd by Image Comics, 2020.
Breaker and Rekala are on the verge of finding out what’s happened to the lost children of Haas Haaden, but the truth is far worse than they could have ever dreamed. - Tales from the CthulhuVerse #1
by H.P. Love craft, Zee Romero, and Luca Cicognola.
Published by Mythx Media, 2020.
The Thing on the Doorstep. College should be about new friends and new beginnings. But after Danielle Upton’s freshman roommate falls for the wrong guy, Danielle finds herself arrested for double murder. What happens when the truth is more horrifying than the crime? Set 90 years after H.P. Lovecraft’s original story, this retelling of The Thing on the Doorstep introduces Asa Waite, Danielle Upton, and Eve Darby to the CthulhuVerse. - The Red #1
by Matthew Medney, Morgan Rosenblum, and Jon Lam.
Published by Virus, 2020.
In the distant future, a nuclear world war has changed the course of history forever. A single government entity now presides over what’s left of the world, and prohibits certain content that is deemed emotionally dangerous, or “red”, in attempt to maintain order and keep society working. A collection of gifted musicians, who possess the rare ability to create red content, discover they are the key to overthrowing the totalitarian government that has taken their emotional freedoms. - Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys: The Death of Nancy Drew #1
Anthony Del col and Joe Eisma.
Published by Dynamite Entertainment, 2020.
Teen detectives Frank and Joe Hardy have investigated many crimes in their lives, but nothing that hits this close to home. Their best friend died mysteriously after taking down a major crime organization. They must put together the clues to uncover the truth about this shocking crime, but the clues lead them to a stunningly unexpected direction! Written by Ringo-nominated writer Anthony Del Col (Kill Shakespeare, Luke Cage) and with art by Eisner-award winner Joe Eisma (Morning Glories, Riverdale), this gritty and stylish story is a noir that will attract fans of Nancy Drew of all ages. - Ragnarok: The Breaking of Helheim #5
Walter Simonson.
Published by IDW Publishing, 2020.
In the uttermost depths of Helheim, Thor and Ratatosk reach their goal and discover the fate of the ruler of the dead, Hel herself. She offers a bargain to the God of Thunder, but is any bargain with the daughter of Loki worth the price? And Ratatosk makes a discovery that threatens to break all bargains, something hidden in Helheim that even Hel herself fears. - Far Sector #1
by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell.
Published by DC Comics, 2020.
DC’s Young Animal. Tensions in the City Enduring are high as the Emotion Exploit-the mandatory genetic tech that strips citizens of their emotions in the name of peace-is up for referendum. But Jo’s attentions are divided when Councilor Marth makes a surprising and distinctly emotional overture… - Backtrack #3
by Brian Joines and Jake Elphick.
Published by Oni Press, 2020.
Alyson and company turn up high and dry in an uncharted forest in China. But this leg of the competition comes with an unwelcome twist, and our drivers find themselves in a literal race against time when a mysterious clock begins ticking down. The question is, what happens when it hits zero? - Aggretsuko #3
by Brenda Hickey.
Published by Oni Press, 2020.
The office is turned upside down when a loud, abrasive Canadian goose named Karen from the International Division spends a week in Japan. Retsuko is purely curious about her until boss Ton decides to put her in charge of dealing with the difficult visitor!
Comics Corner | My Pull List For Week 23 of 2020