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The GoD List: Comics for July 13, 2011
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Each week, MK2Fac3 and Henchman21 read a lot of comics. Seriously, a lot of comics. Maybe too many comics. They look forward to some more than others, I mean, who doesn’t? So, let’s take a look into the depths of their pull list, grab some issues, and we’ll let YOU know what the top books to look forward to are for the week of July 13, 2011. Single issues and trades, they’re all here.

On this week’s GoD List, Henchman21 sets an elaborate death trap for MK2Fac3 filled with RASL, Red Wing, and Marvel comics, and the only way out is for MK2Fac3 to battle back with Bat-books. Will MK2Fac3 survive? Or will the evil Henchman21 take over The GoD List for good!? Let’s do this one together soldiers, for America!

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ISSUES:

Batgirl #23Batgirl #23 (DC Comics – $2.99): Well, well, well, look who weaseled his way into a comic book! That’s right, it’s me. Deal with it. But if you’re not me or someone that knows me personally, you should still buy this book. Bryan Q. Miller has written one of the most fun comics on stands for the past 2 years. A comic that has sat head and shoulders above everything else on my pull list, and I have never been disappointed with an entire issue. Twenty-four comics have come out in his run, including the Batman: The Road Home tie-in book, which just so happens to hit comics stores today. In a comic book company where titles like Supergirl, Wonder Woman, and several others have rotating writing staffs, it’s a breath of fresh air when you sit down to read the consistently amazing Batgirl series. 25 issues, total, from one writer simply does not happen to any other book at DC Comics, other than Grant Morrison, Geoff Johns, or Gail Simone’s works. And this series deserves every drop of praise that it receives. Issue #23 wraps up the Reaper storyline as well as the third mega-arc of the series entitled The Lesson. Stephanie Brown is now face to face with her own set of villains, The Reapers, in a showdown at Gotham City’s Blackgate Prison. All questions are answered in this, the penultimate issue in Bryan Q. Miller’s epic 24/25 issue run on the title. I’m heartbroken to see it and him go, but what a wonderful ride it’s been. It may be on the last of its issues, but it’s never too late to join Team Batgirl.

Captain America #1 (Marvel Comics – $3.99): I do not consider myself to be any kind of patriot. I’m an American, and when it comes down to it, yeah, I guess I’m loyal to the country. But an allegiance to a flag and a ruling system is not something that makes a lot of sense to me. But you know what? When I read Captain America comics, I sure as Hell feel like I am. Captain America simply has a grand nostalgic way about him that makes you feel like you’re living in the 1940’s. It’s such a rare moment in our current day to see a character depiction of anyone as faithful as Captain America is to his country and the ideals for which it stands, and when I read what he stands for, not only do I get misty-eyed, but I feel damn proud to be an American. Because the values that Cap has are my values that I try to live by every day. So, why is Captain America #1 a big deal? Because Ed Brubaker is writing it, Steve McNiven is drawing it, and it’s a great jumping on point, movie fans! Let’s make our way to the comic stores and pick this up so we can get ready for the movie! Yay! I’m not a Marvel guy, but I’m definitely a Cap guy. Buy this comic for America, soldier.

Detective Comics #879 (DC Comics – $2.99): Yeah, if you didn’t read the last issue of Detective Comics from Scott Snyder and Jock, then when you’re at the store picking this up, pick that up too. As a matter of fact, buy any issue of Detective Comics that has Snyder’s name on it. The team of Snyder, Jock, and Francesco Francavilla is the best creative team on any book today. Yes, I said it. They are all crafting a beautifully deranged story about the lives of Dick Grayson, James Gordon, and his son, James Gordon, Jr. It’s disturbingly brilliant, but every issue has me wrapped around Snyder’s little demented finger. And as much as I love Jock’s dynamic art style, the Francavilla issues leave me completely floored. There’s a certain chemistry between Francavilla and Snyder that allows for minimal writing, as the art takes over and creates a living and breathing Gotham City. A Gotham City that wants to eat you whole and leave your bones in a cellar. And I love every second of it.

COLLECTION(S):

Batman: Hush Unwrapped Deluxe Edition HC (DC Comics – $39.99) Normally, I would only suggest Hush to newcomers to comics or to people that may not be familiar with The Bat. But, I’ve got to tell you, I saw some preview pages from this unprecedented edition of the Jeph Loeb/Jim Lee book, and wow. All I can say is wow. The book is the same story that many comic readers on Twitter and blogs sites love, so don’t worry Live Journal, Hush is still in tact! But the main difference here is that this book showcases Jim Lee’s highly-detailed pencil art with a cool blue tone to the word balloons, which nicely off-sets Lee’s art. And although I normally wouldn’t say this, I really want another copy of Hush.

DC Comics Presents: Batman: Gotham Noir (DC Comics – $7.99): That’s right, two collections this week, suckers! But this collection, it is only $7.99, and it features Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the creative team from Criminal, which is probably the best crime comic of all time. It’s a reprinted story of an old Elseworld’s tale which sets the characters of the Batman universe in classic crime movie scenarios. So, if you want to read a great crime story read Detective Comics #879, then pick up this amazing story, as well.

That’s a lot of Bats!

Henchman21

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X-Men: Schism #1X-Men: Schism #1 (Marvel Comics – $4.99): I’ve been reading X-Men since I started reading comics, so it’s a no-brainer that I am going to pick up the first issue of the next X-Men event, Schism. It doesn’t hurt that the mini-series is being written by Jason Aaron, my favorite writer currently working in comics. Add in Carlos Pacheco on art and you’ve got a package that I can’t pass on. Schism is another big event that promises to change the X-Men world forever, as Cyclops and Wolverine face off against each other. I’m sure there are cynics out there rolling their eyes, but honestly all of the X-Men books have been great as of late, and Aaron is a big reason behind the greatness, so I have faith that this is going to be entertaining. This is another good place to jump into the X-Men universe if you’ve been looking to.

The Red Wing #1 (Image Comics – $3.50): Jonathan Hickman returns to his self-publishing roots with The Red Wing #1. The four issue series deals with a group of temporal pilots, fighter pilots who fight throughout time, which seems like a job I would love to have. Hickman already tackled time travel in Pax Romana, so we’ll see if he can bring something new to the table. The art is by Nick Pitarra is very detailed and reminds me of Geof Darrow or Juan Jose Ryp. Hickman’s stories can sometimes be a bit of a struggle, but they are always worth the effort.

Rasl #11 (Cartoon Books – $3.50): Jeff Smith’s Rasl heads into its third act so this isn’t really the ideal place to start, but it’s a new issue of Rasl, and that makes me excited. I really wish this book came out on a more regular basis, but I have become used to Jeff Smith’s “you’ll get it when it’s ready” publishing schedule. I will always forgive him when the work he puts out is of such a high quality, as it has been on Rasl. Smith’s black and white art is just as good if not better as it has ever been, and his story of a universe jumping art thief and scientist is completely different than his earlier work on Bone, but still oh so good. I’ll be happy to see this series wrap up and then go back and read the whole thing in one shot. Pick up the oversized trades or the pocket editions and get caught up.

COLLECTION:

The Homeland Directive (Top Shelf Productions – $14.95) I wasn’t very aware of Mike Huddleston’s art when I pre-ordered The Homeland Directive. I was more interested in reading the next story from Surrogates writer Robert Venditti. However, after seeing his work on The Coffin and Butcher Baker, I’m really excited to see the art on this series. The story is a political thriller that deals with questions about personal privacy and national security. If you’ve read the Surrogates, you’ll know that Venditti can tackle serious issues and Huddleston’s work has been a revelation to me the last few months. Certainly not a traditional super-her comic, but something worth checking out.

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