Independence Day #1
Written by Victor Gischler
Art by Steve Scott
Covers by Dio Neves, Lee Garbett, John McCrea
Titan Comics
Release Date: March 23, 2016
Cover Price: $3.99

In 1996, an alien armada attempted to destroy humanity in order to gain access to the precious natural resources that it needed to survive. Fortunately for mankind, a scientist and his eccentric father stumbled upon a way to temporarily bring down the defenses of this significantly more advanced race. Falling back on Morse code as a means to communicate with other military units across the globe, a plan was hatched to destroy the aliens’ shields and go on the offensive. Through determination and sheer luck, they won the day.

This series picks up right at the end of Independence Day and will be bridging the gap between that film and the upcoming sequel Independence Day: Resurgence, due out this June! So, without further ado, I present to you Independence Day #1 from Titan Comics!

The Shadow Glass #1
Story and Art by Aly Fell
Letters by Nate Piekos
Cover by Aly Fell
Dark Horse Comics
Release Date: March 23, 2016
Cover Price: $3.99

Paranormal. Medieval Europe. Cool cover with Cthulhu-like tentacles writhing about. Sure, I’ll read that! It has all the earmarks of being right up my alley. I wanted to say it’s my “jam” but I feel like that would have been a bit too cheesy. And with that particular choice of verbiage, it seems time to segue into presenting you with my thoughts on The Shadow Glass #1.

Comics time! Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for all of Oni Press comic book titles that were released on March 23, 2016. My pick of the week is the last one listed. Junior Braves, FTW!

Below you’ll find the solicitations information and cover artwork for all of Valiant Entertainment comic book titles that were released on March 23, 2016.

The Creators, Volume 1: Imagination is Power
Written and Illustrated by Michael S. Bracco
The Creators Comic
Release Date: Ongoing, Bi-weekly
Cover Price: Free!

It’s only so often that I become invested in every aspect of a comic book: from the story, to the illustrations, to each individual character; but with The Creators, Volume 1: Imagination is Power, Michael Bracco has crafted such an intricate and passionate tale that, from the get-go, I had no trouble becoming wholeheartedly engrossed.

The Creators: Imagination is Power, tells the tale of Maya, a girl who can literally create living, emotionally charged beings (usually appearing as monstrous, yet alluring figures) from her drawings. After a devastating event occurs that forces Maya to create for protection, she enters the larger world of “Creators” “” a world in which her kind are feared and at times, used for their abilities.