My One to Watch 29-05-2013

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Writer: Brian Wood
Artist: Olivier Coipel

Its been delayed a month, but tomorrow it will finally be hitting our shelves. Waiting for this a month longer than first anticipated has been all the worse considering the moment this was announced I was very excited for this title, with the team up of Brian Wood, in my opinion one of the best writers on the scene currently and Olivier Coipel on art this book is also going to look gorgeous, I can't think of any reasons why there should not be a buzz around this title. Wood has received negative responses regarding the all female cast, and hopefully with this finally coming out tomorrow he can silence the doubters!

Also there is one more female X-Woman to be revealed at the end of the issue as has been hinted at by Wood himself, unless I thought I read it and have just made that up.

My One to Watch 22-05-2013

Half Past Danger #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Writer/ Artist: Stephen Mooney

It was really the way this was advertised that has made me want to grab this title when it is released this week. "DAMES. DINOSAURS. DANGER." What more could you want? Well as evident from the cover Nazis, planes and from an interview with Stephen Mooney in USA Today we know there will be "submarine battles, tanks aplenty" and "ninjas on speeding trains". So I make that DAMES, DINOSAURS, DANGER, NAZIS, NINJAS, TANKS, SUBMARINES and PLANES. Well now what more do you want? The preview art and character designs released on Stephen Mooney's blog all look great. 

My One to Watch 15-05-2013

Battlestar Galactica #1

Writer: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning
Artist: Cezar Rezak
Cover Artist: Alex Ross

When I was younger I remember watching this programme when I was little with my dad, I loved the space fights, and was terrified of the Cylons. But then in 1999, as I turned 10, I went and watched Star Wars Episode 1 and then came my new sci-fi franchise. But there is something about when I watched the original series that I feel had some reposonsibility for my first steps towards loving the Science Fiction/ Space Opera genre. 2013 marks the 35th anniversary of the original tv series and Dynamite bring us a new ongoing title from the all star sci-fi, cosmic team of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, they did great things with the Marvel Cosmic Universe and I have high hopes for them on this series. I have never really seen much of Dynamite art and I do not know much about Cezar Rezak but I just hope the art compliments the title and the genre. I'll be picking this up come Wednesday and hopefully it will bring back even more memories of when I watched this as a child with my dad.

My One to Watch 08-05-2013

Star Wars #5

Publisher: Dark Horse

Writer: Brian Wood
Artist: Carlos D'Anda

Well a bit later than usual my one to watch for the week, well tomorrow is Star Wars #5. Dark Horse are doing great things with Star Wars at the moment, firmly cementing why the franchise should stay with them, with the likes of there expanded universe lines, the highlight being both Star Wars Legacy and this new ongoing title Star Wars by Wood and D'Anda.

This title is on the top of my pick list each month it is released, and it hasn't disappointed yet. Wood has been given the reins to delve into a delicate time period in the Star Wars mythos, between Episode IV and V. This restricts what he can and can't do but there is no doubting what he has done so far. Wood now gives us something to look forward to each month from the original characters of the franchise, expanding on their antics and story development during this pivotal time period.

This is really one for the Star Wars fans out there. You will be rewarded if you read this book. My one to watch for tomorrow is Star Wars #5.

For a preview check out the link below;

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16414

My One to Watch for 01-05-2013

Superior Spider-Man #9

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Dan Slott
Artist: Ryan Stegman

My one to watch this week is Superior Spider-Man #9. Main reason for this being is that it is highly hinted that this may be the return of Peter Parker, but knowing Dan Slott, it will not be that simple. This also sees the return of Ryan Stegman on art for the issue, I thoroughly enjoyed the first issue and issue 2 and 3 after, both for the story and the art, but the art was one of the stand outs. Another thing to note is these issues will be accompanied by some amazing covers by Marcos Martin. This will be the moment I have been waiting for, I have loved every minute of Doc Ock Spider-Man, but everyone knows that Peter Parker is Spider-Man and that before long he has to be back. No better time than now right? Well we will find out by this Wednesday where these may be heading. I know that whatever does happen this has been one of my stand outs of Marvel NOW and I will still be grabbing this issue by issue.

My One to Watch 24-04-2013: Jupiter's Legacy #1

Publisher: Image Comics

Writer: Mark Millar

Artist: Frank Quitely

My one to watch this week is Jupiter's Legacy #1. There has been a lot of hype around this title, especially being generated by Mark Millar himself, including release parties with free drinks, among regular up dates on teasers and previews on his twitter feed. It was a Mark Millar book that was one of the first comics I read and it got me hooked this was Civil War from Marvel. Since then there has been Ultimates and of course Kick Ass, I have picked up many of his other creator owned titles but these have all been a little hit and miss for me. Jupiter's Legacy is the first Mark Millar title I have got this excited about since Kick Ass. I have faith that Millar has written a kick ass story, excuse the pun, and well with Quitely on art you just know this book is going to look stunning! Need confirmation of this check out the link below for a 7 page full colour/lettered preview!

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=preview&id=16192

My One to Watch for 10/04/2013

Uncanny Avengers #6

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Daniel Acuña

After the great issue that was Uncanny Avengers #5 comes the beginning of the next arc in Marvel NOW's flagship title. Uncanny Avengers #6, on comes Daniel Acuña for art and I can't wait to see how this issue is going to look. Being the start of the next arc, and solicited as the first fight between Thor and Apocalypse in the 11th Century, I have high hopes for this issue and the story arc as a whole. If you need a reason to come on to this book then now is a good time, just be sure to also check out issue #5 with Coipel's gorgeous art! Uncanny Avengers #6 will be out tomorrow.

My One to Watch for 03-04-2013

Abe Sapien #1 Dark and Terrible

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Mike Mignola/ Scott Allie
Artist: Sebastián Fiumara
Colorist: Dave Stewart

I recently was looking for something to read that wasn't really something I would immediately grab from the shelves and that was the first volume of B.P.R.D. I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed this title and spinning out of this I have been looking forward to this new Abe Sapien series. With art and colours by Sebastian Fiumara and Dave Stewart resepectively this book should look great. Abe Sapien was one of my favourite characters when reading the first volume and I hope to catch up on more of the character as I work though further volumes. But for now I am very much looking forward to this ongoing which will give me easier access to the character.

My One to Watch for 27-03-2013

Guardians of the Galaxy #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writer: Brian Michael Bendis
Artist: Steve McNiven
Inker: John Dell
Colorist: Justin Ponsor

This may come as no surprise, but my one to watch for this weeks releases is Guardians of the Galaxy #1. I am really looking forward to seeing the first proper instalment of this teams adventures. With art by Steve McNiven and colors by Justin Ponsor I am certain this book is going to look great. But I won't know more until Wednesday. If your also looking forward to this or your new to the team and not sure whether to pick it up you should check out the free Marvel Infinite comics coming out which tell one shot stories focused on each character. Click the pictures below to follow the link to the Marvel Digital Comics store and grab these now. There will be one every 2 weeks, until the team is complete I presume.

Image sourced from www.marvel.com

Image sourced from www.marvel.com