Coming out May 16^th

City in the Dessert #1 $2.99

http://www.comixology.com/City-in-the-Desert-1/digital-comic/DIG001481

I might be the only one looking forward to this book, but again cheap, #1, lots of pages wins again. This book is about a monster hunter and his assistant are out of the job because all the monsters are gone , or are they. This seems so cool to me and I love stuff that no one else knows about and this Archaia book might be it.

Pick of the week :

Frankenstein Alive, Alive #1 #3.99

Written by: Steve Niles

Art by: Bernie Wrightson

http://www.comixology.com/Frankenstein-Alive-Alive-1/digital-comic/MAR120318

The name alone had me convinced but it turned out to be a good book. A warning this is a large book but some of it is back story at the end of the book. This picks of after the novel, Art by Wrightson 30 years after his previous foray and it is so cool the black and white is perfect for this book. This isn’t the well known version of Frankenstein this is a cast off freak traveling with the circus trying to deal with his inner demons, and his creator trying to kill him with no luck.

There is a lot of words but that’s ok we are all at least semi literate write? I suggest this to most readers but one word of warning this panel work does not work that great in the digital format I loved it but think works better as a print version.

Quick hit:

Ultimate Comics X-Men #11 $3.99

Written by: Nick Spencer

Art by : Paco Medina

http://www.comixology.com/Ultimate-Comics-X-Men-11/digital-comic/MAR120563

This book is not something I’ve read on a regular basis but wanted to get that bad taste out of my mouth from last week. This obviously does not coincide with the current event that shall not be named. The story is not complicated the Sentinels are killing everyone and everyone is trying to defend the normies from them. Mayhem ensues so what else do you need besides ass kickery . This book suffers from a Similar problem as Frankenstein some of the panel work does not work so well digital , but I really dug the story and art so I may be on the bandwagon along with Ultimate Ultimate.

That’s all I have this week pretty simple week for me trying to budget for the likes Danger Club #2 and Americas got Powers #2 which are must haves. Remember kids to listen to The Burntweiners Podcast John and Bo suck less and less each week, and of course Weed rules. Follow me on Twitter @lunchbox700 and tell me I suck. Also remember to listen The Pull List Podcast on Wednesday very supportive and good comic reviews.

Coming out 05/09/12

Frankenstein Alive, Alive #1 $3.99

http://www.comixology.com/Frankenstein-Alive-Alive-1/digital-comic/MAR120318

Why this book? Easy what better metaphor for my foul mood that is so filled with hate. I mean it’s Frankenstein this is perfect I defy you to pick something better….. Damnit I suppose maybe Incredible Hulk would be better, or of course Dr. Jekyll Mr Hyde . Stupid , Stupid excuse me I turned in to Chris Farley there for a second there I’m better now This books looks really cool, and I like old stories that don’t stray wildly from the original material.

Higher Earth #1 $0.99

http://www.comixology.com/Higher-Earth-1/digital-comic/MAR120853

I know very little about this book but you know the rules a buck, #1 , lots of pages and I am a faithful zombie that gives you my money. This book seems to be about hundreds of alternate timelines, and alternate universes but there is one Earth rules them all. That sounds very cool to me and I am sold.

Pick of the Week:

Avengers vs X-Men #3 $3.99

Written by : Ed Brubaker

Art by: John Romita jr(pencils) , Scott Hanna (inks)

http://www.comixology.com/Avengers-vs-X-Men-3-of-12/digital-comic/MAR120530

Woo a team up book that sucks crazy right absolutely unheard of. I’m not sorry this book sucks , I have to be completely honest I do not pay for this book but get to read it because of awesome people who are reading it and hook me up with the code. Why I am telling you this well because I spent a lot of time thinking about not redeeming the code that’s how bad this has been.

The art is so inconsistent and bad. Of 24 pages there is maybe ten panels that look cool the rest garbage and rushed. It’s a team up book and I want to see all these characters fighting and doing cool shit, but that’s not happening because the characters look like those stuffed buddy dolls of characters with no details and all smiley and limited color palette.

If you like books that have characters talking about conversations they weren’t part of nor could hear, or references to things that aren’t represented on any panel at all this books for you. I’m so mad even writing about this book the problem with digital I can’t throw this piece of crap away.

Alternate , alternate pick of the week :

Epic Kill #1 #2.99

Written & art by: Raffele Ienco

If you remember I had reservations of this book last week. Over sexualizing the story , but was hoping it would be more like Leon (The Proffessonal) . Well that’s not what we got we instead got an uninspired Kill Bill (which I hated) and not only is uninspired but it doesn’t work .

Let me lay it out for you scantily clad girl (worse part other girls not dressed slutty ) that can kick ass, all guards in the world are gross and borderline pedohiles she gets her revenge . She then is eventually going to kill the President who is trying to kill her. Seriously I know it’s a fine line but this story could be good but instead feels lazy and geared to pervs who can’t admit they are perverts (hmm I should have John read this book ) . Don’t bother with this book no desire for #2 .

Ok I think I drank the potion and Hulk rage subsiding a little bit. If you want a good book this week check out Dorothy of OZ prequel #2 and also listen to the Burntweiners pod because the guys have some cool stuff this week and all better choices. Also free this week FCBD stuff , Atomic Robo, Bad Medicine , Spiderman season 1 (full version went digital on the 9^th) , and also Phonogram 2 : The singles club Issue #1 which I’ve heard good things) Let me know I’m an idiot or just to see me complain about other media on twitter @lunchbox700 .

A comic from MangamanX (find him on Twitter here) about a story told on the podcast about John shitting himself. You can read read his full article here:

http://mangamanx.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/burntweiners-a-true-c2e2-story/

For the record:

1. MangamanX was not there

2. John(me) did not actually shit himself, he was just accused of this

3. YOU SHIT YOURSELF!

Yep.

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Here are a few of the comics we suggest checking out, of course, in no particular order:

The no brainer is the Arhaia Hardcover, coming in at 48 pages and including stories from Cow Boy, Mouse Guard, Rust, Cursed Pirate Girl and Dapper Men! Great stuff there.

Oni is bringing Bad Medicine and that looks like an incredible team and start to a series (don’t forget, Sixth Gun started off as a FCBD entry)

Star Wars and Firefly/Serenity comics from Dark Horse . . .  guaranteed to please!

Th3rd World is bringing Stuff of Legend and  Gossamyr to the mix! Killer company with great books!

Atomic Robo and Red 5 have had some of the best offerings in the fun category during FCBD giveaways, I am sure this year will be no exception.

DC and their new all ages title are going to be a sure bet for the fans of Tiny Titans.

Image is throwing a smattering at you, and what a delicious smattering this is!

And curious about Valiant and their return? The sampler looks like a great way to see what they will be bringing to the table

Our buddy Tyler is in another of Jenna Payne’s flicks, and this one also looks like a ton of fun! And now some words from the director:

Like what you see here? Is YOUR BRAND ready for what the Vixens have in store? Check out our full branded content proposal on the website: http://www.zompirevixensfrompluto.com/ They’re just DYING to get to know you better…

Out This Week:

Dorothy of Oz Prequel #2 $3.99

IDW

http://www.comixology.com/Dorothy-of-Oz-Prequel-2-of-4/digital-comic/FEB120371

Yes damnit I know this is an all ages title , and if you read this and listen to Weed and his merry band of Weiner sidekicks you probably not an all ages kind of person. Well suck it up and read it , good art, good writing what else do you want. Plus everyone’s life should include more flying monkey’s .

Epic Kill #1 $2.99

Image Comics

I’m a sucker for #1’s its been said here a few times already, and this is a pretty good size book (31 pages) at a decent price. The preview is brutal don’t use epic when it’s in the title it’s like using puns. But the story sounds cool a kid training her whole life to kill the president, and he has sent assassins to kill her. My concerns is if it ends up being to sexual which the cover is a tease but it’s a #1 so expected.

Pick of the Week:

Daredevil Vol3 Issue #11 $3.99

Written by: Mark Waid

Art by: Marco Chechetto

http://www.comixology.com/Daredevil-Vol-3-11/digital-comic/FEB120580

Man this was so good it was the wrap up of the Omega Effect Tie-in and it kicked ass. I have no real interest in any of the main characters, but Waid does such a good job mixing the stories , and the dialogue feels so real . I could see myself buying this again in print because the art is so good (with one exception but I’ll leave that alone) . It is so easy to scoff at crossovers but this one does it’s job it made me interested in Punisher and Daredevil and I can see myself checking these out on the reg. I dare you to find a preview read the first 4 pages and not be hooked.

Quick Picks:

Transformers Autocracy#8 $0.99

Written by: Flint Dille , Chris Metzen

Art by: Livio Ramond

http://www.comixology.com/Transformers-Autocracy-8/digital-comic/DIG001375

Ok this is your bi-weekly reminder to BUY THIS BOOK. I only need to say one other thing and if that doesn’t convince you nothing will. Look at the cover Optimus and Megatron fighting side by side. Plus cool twist at the end.

Ultimate Comics Ultimates : #9

Written by:Jonathan Hickman

Art by : Esad Ribic

http://www.comixology.com/Ultimate-Comics-Ultimates-9/digital-comic/FEB120558

I jumped on this book last month thanks to a friend, and am really digging it. Especially the Hulk stuff I’m not normally a Hulk guy but they use him real well in this book. The art really has been what’s doing it for me though this is another team vs team book this time involving the Children and S.H.I.E.L.D fighting and a pre-emptive nuclear strike so obviously art sells it. I’m in for the long haul an example of a good story hooking you.

That’s it for this week picked up a few other things Smallville which is a weekly and it was great but brainless Superman not much to say just fun stories, also there was one good free book on Comixology this week Swamp Thing #1 so remember to grab that little blast from the past.

As always you can yell at me on Twitter @lunchbox700 , and please listen to this weeks Burntweiners where the guys prove again they don’t know anything about comics, but it’s a fun listen anyways.