Each and every week “Mr. Pull Quote” Henchman21 and “The guy that got killed in Batgirl #23“ MK2FAC3 read a lot of comics. Seriously you guys, a lot of comics. Maybe too many comics. I mean, it is possible. 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 lists, grab some comics, and we’ll let YOU know what the top books to look forward to are for the week of August 10, 2011. Single issues and trades, they’re all here.
If you’re sick of multi-month-spanning mainstream comic book events, corporate ownerships, relaunches, renumberings, and retcons, well dear readers, you beautiful, beautiful souls, have I got a deal for you! For a mere three to four dollars, you can have your very own copy of a comic book owned by creators and published through indie publishers! Trust in me, and take my hand as we walk down the magical road of this week’s comic books! Watch as THE FAC3 and THE HENCH pick six titles that exemplify the spirit of creator-owned comics!
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Blue Estate #2 (Image Comics – $2.99): When the first of this issue of this came out of nowhere to completely blow me away, I knew that I would be anticipating all following issues. The series centers around a bit of fumbling private detective that gets himself a bit over his head when he picks up a case concerning the Russian mafia. Blue Estate is extremely eccentric with a lot of mystery, but also with a perfect amount of humor to keep the series as one of the most unique books that I’ve ever read. We discussed the first issue on the podcast, but the creative force behind this comic is strong, and this Blue Estate promises to be a breakout series. 
