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We heart (DC, Marvel, Image) comics on Valentine’s Day
Episode Summary
This week, Dave and Nathan go over new series reveals, reiterate how comics sales continue to be great, and discuss some of the best comics and art out today. Before digging into their reviews, they break down the biggest news of the week.
Episode Notes
NEWS
- The graphic novel category had a huge week, with sales soaring 110%.
- Tynion and Jimenez introduce Miracle Molly villain in Batman 108
- Marvel throwing a birthday party for Deadpool February 25th
- Early Marvel Solicit news:
- Marvel officially announces ‘X-Corp’ by Tini Howard and Alberto Foche
- Marvel unveils Mark Bagley trading card covers for ‘Heroes Reborn’ for May 2021
- Marvel teases incomplete ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ roster…until Thursday
- Marvel’s Doctor Strange turns to tarot for new ‘Defenders’ lineup
- DC Comics solicitations for May 2021!
- DC Comics relaunching ‘Legends of the Dark Knight’ April 2nd
- DC Comics reveals first wave of Milestone comics starting February 26th
- Chip Zdarsky is taking a “Last Ride” with digital-first DC Comics series
- DC Comics launching ‘DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration’
Our Top Books of the Week
Dave:
- Wolverine: Black, White & Blood #3 (Various)
- Home Sick Pilots #3 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)
Nathan:
- Radiant Black #1 (W: Kyle Higgins, A: Marcelo Costa)
- Home Sick Pilots #3 (W: Dan Watters, A: Caspar Wijngaard)
TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
- Dave: M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games #3 (W: Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, A: Scott Hepburn)
- Nathan: The Last Ronin #2 (W: Tom Waltz & Kevin Eastman, A: Esau & Isaac Escorza)
JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Segment: Off topic Top Shelf: Friday the 13th movies!