New No. 1's 10/25/16

Hola Muchachos. There are quite a few new books coming out this week. Some look really good some look like a cheesy 80s movie that could surprise us. With DC staggering their launch of Rebirth, new books are still coming out almost 4 months later.  Marvel is also staggering their relaunch, but seems to have launched with some of their weaker titles.  Also, since Civil War is behind/delayed, the Infamous Iron Man book that came out last week ruined the ending of Civil War.  It killed the little bit of interest I had in finishing that series.

BOOK OF THE WEEK

W: Dan Jurgens A: Bernard Chang

Batman Beyond #1 - 'THE RETURN' part one! Terry McGinnis is back as Batman, much to the delight of his family and friends. But is the original Joker really back as well? Inspired by the possible return of their role model, the Jokerz have taken over an entire section of Gotham City and are determined to wreak havoc in the still-rebuilding city. While Batman battles chaos on the streets, his friend Dana is at the mercy of the new leader of the now-unified gang.

Batman Beyond and Terry McGinnis have long been one of my favorite characters in the DC Universe.  With Terry back in the suit and the possible return of a villain long thought dead, this series is off to a great start.  The Rebirth issue was a great jumping on point of what has potential to be a great run.

W: Justin Jordan A: Jonathan Wayshak

Call of Duty Zombies #1 - Waves of zombies just keep coming, first in the Call of Duty: Zombies games, and now from Dark Horse Comics! Join Stuhlinger, Misty, Russman, and Marlton as they fight for survival against the undead horde. The Tranzit crew, last seen in the 'Buried' map, are trapped on a deeply unstable and fractured future Earth. The Call of Duty: Zombies miniseries delves into these characters' backstories, providing a crucial piece of the Zombies puzzle. See what happens between the maps as the Tranzit crew fights to escape Maxis's apocalyptic wasteland.

This book could be really interesting.  I used to play COD all the time and loved the Zombie mode.  Throw in a good story and this could be a fun book. I am a fan of books that are based on games that I have played and enjoyed, but they seem to be pretty hit or miss.

W: Ben Percy A:Jonboy Meyers

Teen Titans #1 - 'Damian Knows Best' part one! Now that Damian has 'summoned' the Teen Titans, the tyrannical teen reveals his master plan! But a great evil from Damian's past is lurking around the corner, ready to strike at the team's newest leader and destroy the new Teen Titans before they even begin.

The setup in the Rebirth issue was great.  How the team was formed was inventive and fun while introducing us to the team. Teen Titans has never really called my name, but with Damian in charge, this seems like a book that I might be able to get behind.

W: Gary Phillips A: Elena Casagrande

Vigilante Southland #1 - Donny was feeling pretty settled in his cushy life. Even though his girlfriend was politically active, he never gave social justice or racial issues any time. So, when Dorrie discovers something she shouldn't have and ends up dead, no one expects Donny to be the guy to carry on her work, but that's exactly what he does, putting on a mask and taking to the streets. He soon finds himself tangled in family history, political conspiracy, and a plot that goes far deeper than he ever imagined. Set in the heart of Los Angeles, this new VIGILANTE series raises an old question while making it relevant to our times: when you witness bad things being done, how far would you go to set them right? Written by Gary Phillips, noted writer of the Ivan Monk series of novels, and drawn by Elena Casagrande (Suicide Risk), this hard-hitting tale of revenge and redemption takes the Vigilante into a whole new danger zone.

Political thriller trapped in a comic book. Sounds right up my alley after I got passed the names of Donnie and Dorrie. This reminds me of a V for Vendetta mixed with The Pelican Brief.  It seems like it could be a good commentary on todays world, with everything going on in todays world. I am assuming that if you want your politics and comics separate that this book is not for you.

W: Max Marks A:Arcana Studios

Wolfcop #1 - Ever since hard-drinking local Woodhaven police officer Lou Garou had a late-night bender and stumbled onto dark magic, his life has been turned upside down. Now he moonlights as WolfCop, a rage-fueled, bourbon-swilling, magnum-toting, rabid warrior for justice! WOLFCOP #1 sees everyone's favorite alcoholic lycanthropic lawman tearing out of the big screen and onto these gorgeous pages to fight bigger, badder, and meaner monsters than anything that has threatened Woodhaven before!

I don't know what to say about this other than it seems like an 80s B movie that would star Eric Roberts or something. As I reread the solicit, I guess it was a movie that came out in 2014? I would assume a straight to DVD release? Apparently the movie was so good it needed a comic book sequel.

W: Robbie Thompson A: Javier Rodriguez

Doctor Strange And The Sorcerers Supreme #1 - An ancient evil threatens to unravel the fabric of reality, and one Sorcerer Supreme may not be enough. Doctor Strange must unite past, present and future Sorcerers Supremes to stem the coming darkness: Merlin, the Ancient One, Wiccan, and more! But Strange should watch his back, not all of these Sorcerers have his best interests in mind.

I couldn't tell if this is a new ongoing or a mini-series. Either way the new movie is coming out and they are going to be pushing him hard while the spotlight is on him. The Doctor Strange regular ongoing has been great and would expect this to continue in that vein.

W: Sean Ryan A: Jamal Campbell

Prowler #1 - CLONE CONSPIRACY' TIE-IN! Even a super hero's life can get boring. Double-check your gear. Patrol the city. Save the innocent. Report back to your boss, The Jackal. Wait, what? Why is Prowler working for The Jackal? What does the resurrected Madame Web have to do with him? And what has Prowler already done that may have compromised him?!

The Clone Conspiracy has been off to a great start. Although, this book may have a one page tie-in, which seems to happen to boost sales. Either way another Spider book can't hurt.  This seems to be Marvel's strongest property right now.

W: Tim Howard A: Devaki Neogi

Skeptics #1 - A stylish, political adventure about a pair of hip, clever teens who fool the world into believing they have superpowers. It is the 1960s. The Russians have the A-bomb, the H-bomb, and now the most terrifying weapon of all: a pair of psychically superpowered young people. Terrified and desperate, the US top brass scours from coast to coast in search of psychic Americans. Enter Dr. Isobel Santaclara, an eccentric illusionist and grifter who has recruited two teenagers and trained them to trick the US government, the Russians, and the whole world into believing they are dangerous psychics. The Skeptics is a pre-punk period piece, a sort of honest, unfuzzy, non-nostalgic look at the Cold War in DC.

This is another Black Mask book that has potential, if they could get past issue one. It is so bizarre, there have been many great books launched, including 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank, that had a great reception and then are never followed up on. The concept seems pretty cool, but lets see how long it lasts.

W: Jeff Lemire A: Doug Braithwaite

Bloodshot USA #1 - In Bloodshot we trust! Project Rising Spirit - America's greatest exporter of classified weapons technology - has achieved a breakthrough: a contagious, airborne nanite dispersion prototype that can turn the population of any city into an army of indestructible soldiers. A doomsday virus capable of destroying an enemy nation from the inside out. A machine-made pathogen that can completely rewrite human physiology, and hardcode every man, woman, and child with the same cutting-edge technology that created their greatest weapon: Bloodshot. But now Project Rising Spirit's top-secret contagion has been released onto the streets of America's greatest metropolis: New York City. As mayhem engulfs Manhattan, Bloodshot must lead the most dangerous invasion ever waged on American soil and keep a runaway pandemic from toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself. In the tradition of THE VALIANT, the Big Apple turns blood red in pivotal new standalone comics event from New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire (BLOODSHOT REBORN, Extraordinary X-Men) and superstar artist Doug Braithwaite (ARMOR HUNTERS, Justice)!

This is another concept that seems great. However, I was unable to tell whether this was an ongoing or a mini series. Bloodshot is awesome and Valiant has some great books out right now., so I am expecting great things from this book.  With Jeff Lemire at the helm I don't see how I can be disappointed.

Think I missed something or like or hate for no reason.  Let me know in the comments.