AIPT Comics

X-Men rebooted, Ra's vs. Rocket, & new comic excitement

Episode Summary

Talking comics news, the best of last week and next week. Plus, we talk Hickman's X-Men revamp, new series on the way, and so much more!

Episode Notes

THE NEWS

• Hickman reveals plans for X-Men books through 2020
• Tom King promises Batman change “For a generation”
• Robert Kirkman hints Rick Grimes dies next issue
• Marvel brings back Power Pack, DC brings back WildCATS (and other solicit info like Green Lanterns of the Universe, death of the speed force)
• Stumptown adaptation to air on ABC

TOP BOOKS OF LAST WEEK
Dave

1. Justice League #24 (W: Scott Snyder, A: Jorge Jimenez)
2. Star Wars: TIE Fighter #2 (W: Jody Houser, A: Roge Antonio)

Forrest

1. Spider-Man: Life Story #3 (W: Chip Zdarsky, A: Mark Bagley)
2. Spider-Man and the League of Realms #1 (W: Sean Ryan, A: Nico Leon)

ComicBookRoundUp
Critic: Gideon Falls #13 (9.8) (W: Jeff Lemire, A: Andrea Sorrentino)
Fan: Little Bird #3 (10) (W: Darcy Van Poelgeest, A: Ian Bertram)

SEGMENT: SUPERFIGHT
Ra's al Ghul and Rocket Raccoon (who is a better infomercial spokesman).

TOP BOOKS FOR NEXT WEEK
Dave
The Flash #71 (W: Joshua Williamson, A: Howard Porter)
Forrest
Marvel Comics Presents #5

JUDGING BY THE COVER JR.
Dave
Tony Stark: Iron Man #11 (Alexander Lozano)
Forrest
Martian Manhunter #5 (Joshua Middleton)

SEGMENT: Soap Box - Star Wars comics should stay in one time period!

Off Topic Top Shelf: Dave - Rammstein’s new album