PUNISHER MAX #1 - JASON AARON (WRITER OF VERTIGO'S SCALPED & WOLVERINE: WEAPON X) BRINGS US WHAT COULD BE THE BEST PUNISHER ARC SINCE GARTH ENNIS ENDED HIS MAX RUN! **THIRD EYE MUST BUY**
There are defining runs on characters that are so good that it's nearly impossible to top them. In the earlier part of this decade, Garth Ennis, critically acclaimed writer of classics like PREACHER and currently tearing it up on series like THE BOYS, was responsible for doing one of those runs on the Punisher with PUNISHER MAX. In the world of PUNISHER MAX, Frank Castle is closer to a serial murderer (albeit a righteous one, sort of like Dexter, or cinema madmen like TAXI DRIVER'S Travis Bickle) than the bazooka-toting super-vigilante he is in the Marvel 616 universe (not saying we don't like that version of the Punisher either). Ennis defined the character, giving him a rich back story that showed his nature as the Punisher was truly born in the jungles of Vietnam, long before his family was murdered. He gave us a long, reaching plot that ran through the entire series, and was carried by subplots involving strictly REAL criminals. No supervillains, no theatrics, but real life bad guys like Russian slavers, the Irish Mafia, an Enron-esque cabal of white collar criminals, and more.
When Ennis left the book, there was definitely a void. Several talented noir-influenced storytellers picked up after him, and did a respectable job, but no one ever brought things to that level of raw, gritty madness that Ennis did. And, in the back of our heads, we kept thinking "you know, Scalped is probably the best Vertigo book we're following, and Jason Aaron is able to tell a grimy, shades of gray story so well... he'd be perfect." And, then, it was announced that he'd be relaunching PUNISHER MAX with Preacher artist Steve Dillon.
Dude. We are so stoked for this new run it's not even funny. First off, the world of PUNISHER MAX is completely self-contained. You need no prior knowledge of the character, or his stories, to jump into this. All you need to know is the Punisher is a fractured, remorseless human being that murders those who he sees as bad people. No wrongs, no rights, just one man on a mission to make the world sane. Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon look to be the perfect match to make this series sing again, and we really can't wait to see their approach in this new ongoing series. The other landmark to this? It introduces the character of Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin, to the world of Punisher MAX. This is a big deal, because Kingpin is really only the second or third 616 Marvel character that's been given the MAX treatment (and Ennis's take on Nick Fury was AWESOME). It looks like this new series starts off with Fisk working as a bodyguard for a mob boss, but Fisk is a big man with big ambitions, and he has plans to manipulate The Punisher into achieving those goals. This is going to be the biggest Punisher MAX series since Ennis ended his run, and we HIGHLY recommend it.
Fans of gritty, crime noir storytelling like CRIMINAL, INCOGNITO, SCALPED, 100 BULLETS, and of course, Ennis's run on Punisher MAX are advised to give this one a look. It's going to be violent. It's going to be brutal. And, with the creative team they've got on board.. it's going to be one hell of a well-written, well-illustrated story.
Click here to read the preview of PUNISHER MAX #1
SUPERGOD #1 TAKES THE IDEA OF WATCHMEN, IRREDEEMABLE, AND THE BOYS TO IT'S MOST VIOLENT, AND DARKEST EXTREME! FROM AVATAR PRESS, PUBLISHERS OF CROSSED, AND COMICS LEGEND WARREN ELLIS **THIRD EYE MUST BUY**
The one thing that it's obvious we all enjoy here at Third Eye is the deconstruction of the superhero arch-type. Don't ask me why, but ever since I was just a kid and stumbling across books like Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, and the often-overlooked Brat Pack, I've had a real soft spot for this stuff. When I first heard mention of SUPERGOD, I was immediately intrigued. Warren Ellis is one of the best writers working in comics today, and when it comes to adding a dark edge to the world of capes, Ellis has already proven he can do that (from his work on RUINS, PLANETARY, the AUTHORITY, BLACK SUMMER, and NO HERO).
Imagine stories like WATCHMEN, IRREDEEMABLE, and even the humorous BOYS, taken to their darkest extreme. Imagine these stories infused with a real-world science fiction edge, and charged with the darkest take on super-humans gone mad that you can think of. This is the world of SUPERGOD. In Ellis's words, the Man in the Sky is not coming to save you.
This is the story of how superhumans who were created to save the world, destroyed the world, not wanting to take on the responsibilites thrust upon them by science. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them in a nuclear powered blender, soak it in bad vodka, and set the whole damn thing on fire... and you'll get the world of SUPERGOD.
This five issue limited series is a must read, and we can't recommend it enough, folks.
IT'S A DOUBLE DOSE OF LANTERN RINGS THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE! ORANGE & INDIGO RINGS AVAILABLE! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, SO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR'S! PLUS, TONS OF BLACKEST NIGHT AWESOMENESS: BOOSTER GOLD #26 BRINGS THE BLUE BEETLE (TED KORD) BACK FROM THE DEAD! REBELS #10BLACKEST NIGHT IN SPACE! AND, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #42ROCKS OA TO IT'S CORE!
There are defining runs on characters that are so good that it's nearly impossible to top them. In the earlier part of this decade, Garth Ennis, critically acclaimed writer of classics like PREACHER and currently tearing it up on series like THE BOYS, was responsible for doing one of those runs on the Punisher with PUNISHER MAX. In the world of PUNISHER MAX, Frank Castle is closer to a serial murderer (albeit a righteous one, sort of like Dexter, or cinema madmen like TAXI DRIVER'S Travis Bickle) than the bazooka-toting super-vigilante he is in the Marvel 616 universe (not saying we don't like that version of the Punisher either). Ennis defined the character, giving him a rich back story that showed his nature as the Punisher was truly born in the jungles of Vietnam, long before his family was murdered. He gave us a long, reaching plot that ran through the entire series, and was carried by subplots involving strictly REAL criminals. No supervillains, no theatrics, but real life bad guys like Russian slavers, the Irish Mafia, an Enron-esque cabal of white collar criminals, and more.
When Ennis left the book, there was definitely a void. Several talented noir-influenced storytellers picked up after him, and did a respectable job, but no one ever brought things to that level of raw, gritty madness that Ennis did. And, in the back of our heads, we kept thinking "you know, Scalped is probably the best Vertigo book we're following, and Jason Aaron is able to tell a grimy, shades of gray story so well... he'd be perfect." And, then, it was announced that he'd be relaunching PUNISHER MAX with Preacher artist Steve Dillon.
Dude. We are so stoked for this new run it's not even funny. First off, the world of PUNISHER MAX is completely self-contained. You need no prior knowledge of the character, or his stories, to jump into this. All you need to know is the Punisher is a fractured, remorseless human being that murders those who he sees as bad people. No wrongs, no rights, just one man on a mission to make the world sane. Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon look to be the perfect match to make this series sing again, and we really can't wait to see their approach in this new ongoing series. The other landmark to this? It introduces the character of Wilson Fisk, aka the Kingpin, to the world of Punisher MAX. This is a big deal, because Kingpin is really only the second or third 616 Marvel character that's been given the MAX treatment (and Ennis's take on Nick Fury was AWESOME). It looks like this new series starts off with Fisk working as a bodyguard for a mob boss, but Fisk is a big man with big ambitions, and he has plans to manipulate The Punisher into achieving those goals. This is going to be the biggest Punisher MAX series since Ennis ended his run, and we HIGHLY recommend it.
Fans of gritty, crime noir storytelling like CRIMINAL, INCOGNITO, SCALPED, 100 BULLETS, and of course, Ennis's run on Punisher MAX are advised to give this one a look. It's going to be violent. It's going to be brutal. And, with the creative team they've got on board.. it's going to be one hell of a well-written, well-illustrated story.
Click here to read the preview of PUNISHER MAX #1
SUPERGOD #1 TAKES THE IDEA OF WATCHMEN, IRREDEEMABLE, AND THE BOYS TO IT'S MOST VIOLENT, AND DARKEST EXTREME! FROM AVATAR PRESS, PUBLISHERS OF CROSSED, AND COMICS LEGEND WARREN ELLIS **THIRD EYE MUST BUY**
The one thing that it's obvious we all enjoy here at Third Eye is the deconstruction of the superhero arch-type. Don't ask me why, but ever since I was just a kid and stumbling across books like Dark Knight Returns, Watchmen, and the often-overlooked Brat Pack, I've had a real soft spot for this stuff. When I first heard mention of SUPERGOD, I was immediately intrigued. Warren Ellis is one of the best writers working in comics today, and when it comes to adding a dark edge to the world of capes, Ellis has already proven he can do that (from his work on RUINS, PLANETARY, the AUTHORITY, BLACK SUMMER, and NO HERO).
Imagine stories like WATCHMEN, IRREDEEMABLE, and even the humorous BOYS, taken to their darkest extreme. Imagine these stories infused with a real-world science fiction edge, and charged with the darkest take on super-humans gone mad that you can think of. This is the world of SUPERGOD. In Ellis's words, the Man in the Sky is not coming to save you.
This is the story of how superhumans who were created to save the world, destroyed the world, not wanting to take on the responsibilites thrust upon them by science. Take every superhero comic ever published, shove them in a nuclear powered blender, soak it in bad vodka, and set the whole damn thing on fire... and you'll get the world of SUPERGOD.
This five issue limited series is a must read, and we can't recommend it enough, folks.
IT'S A DOUBLE DOSE OF LANTERN RINGS THIS WEDNESDAY AT THIRD EYE! ORANGE & INDIGO RINGS AVAILABLE! SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED, SO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR'S! PLUS, TONS OF BLACKEST NIGHT AWESOMENESS: BOOSTER GOLD #26 BRINGS THE BLUE BEETLE (TED KORD) BACK FROM THE DEAD! REBELS #10BLACKEST NIGHT IN SPACE! AND, GREEN LANTERN CORPS #42ROCKS OA TO IT'S CORE!
It's a big week for Blackest Night as three big tie-in issues hit, two of which carry the next in the series of Lantern Rings that Third Eye is bringing you. All three look like rockin' reads, but lets give you guys the skinny starting with Booster Gold #26.
Booster Gold #26 comes with the Orange Lantern Ring (aka Avarice), and this issue is one not to be missed. Anyone who's a DC fan has a place in their heart for the goofy yet endearing friendship shared between Booster Gold and Ted Kord/Blue Beetle. These guys were literally the Patton Oswalt and Brian Posehn of comics. Two goofballs who kept each other in check. And, then during the events leading into Infinite Crisis, Blue Beetle (aka Ted Kord) had his brains blown out. And, ever since, Booster's been a wreck. Now, nevermind the fact that Booster Gold has been a pretty solid title since it's launch. It's suffered a couple of slow spots, but recently, it's been a great read, like when it first began, the real draw here though, is the return of Blue Beetle as a Black Lantern. This obscure character rates high in the Third Eye DC history book, and it's going to be interesting to see how this one plays out.
R.E.B.E.L.S #10 comes with the Indigo Lantern Ring (aka Compassion), and this is one that I was a little bit skeptical of. To be honest, I hadn't read much of the REBELS series, just a couple issues here and there. Well, when they recently did the super cool annual with Starro.. I had to read it. I LOVE STARRO! And, dude, the book is actually pretty damn good. One of those underrated, hidden gems that doesn't get the props it deserves. Very cool DCU space adventure stuff with a modern twist. I'm not exactly sure what they've got in store for the REBELS tie-in, but, so far, nothing with the Blackest Night banner has let me down. Plus, it's got Starro. Who doesn't love Starro?
Green Lantern Corps #42 doesn't come with a ring, but holy cow, have you guys been following what's been going down with the Blackest Night in this one? From the return of Jade as a Black Lantern, to last issue's action-packed Lantern Corps badassery. The book is just plain good, and, I'll tell you.. the artist, Patrick Gleason, I think he's going to be the next breakout guy at DC. His art is creepy as hell, and fits perfectly with the Blackest Night. Very organic storytelling all around, and I can't wait to see where things go next in this.
And, if you missed your Yellow Ring, we still have a limited amount left. Just snag a copy of Doom Patrol #4 from last week, and it comes with a free yellow ring!
BATMAN & ROBIN #6 - THE RED HOOD REVEALED... AND THE DEBUT OF THE FLAMINGO? MORRISON'S AMAZING BATMAN AND ROBIN CONTINUES!
It's no secret that Batman and Robin is one of DC's best titles coming out. And, it's no secret that BATMAN AND ROBIN is the best Batman run in years. Morrison has found his niche with this one, giving us a fresh, accessible approach to the world of Batman with Dick Grayson under the cowl and Damian in the role of Robin. Seriously, folks, we can't recommend this series enough. The artwork and story mesh so well together, and the book has all the right moves to make it one of those character-defining runs that I mentioned earlier.
One of the things I've really enjoyed most about the new Batman series is how Morrison is building a whole new Gottham City by introducing compelling new characters, and more importantly, new villains that don't suck. We all know that normally, all new characters do not stick that well. For whatever reason, it's hard to really make them interesting. Morrison has completely flipepd that philosophy on it's head by introducing many new rogues to Batman's rogues gallery. And, each one has had the same level of creepy cool that you would expect from any of the classics.
One of the reason this succeeds so well is because a new Batman demands new villains. And, we just thank the comic gods, that Morrison's the man writing this one, because he really is doing a damn good job of blazing new trails in the world of Batman.
I think one of the other reasons why I enjoy Batman and Robin so much is because it's so unlike any other title out there. I don't know how to explain it, but it's got this post-modern 21st century feel that almost feels like Morrison is taking comic storytelling to new places. It's not like there's anything that screams out at you as groundbreaking, but when you read the book... it flows in a way that a comic book should, but not in a way you've seen before.
Anyways, I'm done gushing over this series. The newest issue ships Wednesday, and concludes the Revenge of the Red Hood arc. We get to meet the Flamingo, and big reveals aplenty are guaranteed.
Want to catch up on Batman and Robin? You know Third Eye's got your back, as we've got issues 1,2,3,4, and 5 all in stock. Feel free to scoop em up on your next visit!
Click here to read more about BATMAN AND ROBIN #6
BATMAN/DOC SAVAGE ONE-SHOT - "JOKER" & "100 BULLETS" writer BRIAN AZZARELO AND DC COMICS CRAFT A BRAND NEW PULP-CENTRIC UNIVERSE IN THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ONE-SHOT!
The Pulps are where it all started, ladies and gentlemen. If it wasn't for those meaty slabs of killer serial fiction, we wouldn't be where we are today. I mean, the pulps are where the great serial action hero really came into true form. And, one of the most influential, and famous pulp characters was Doc Savage.
Now, DC is in the process of rebuilding a whole new world in the DC Universe. It's a world set in the '40s, and there's no superhumans... except for the pulp heroes. The first book to set this up is the Doc Savage/Batman one-shot, and between the stellar creative team of Brian Azzarello (the main man behind last year's hit JOKER graphic novel) and Phil Notos (who's artwork is some of the most gorgeous stuff we've seen), and just the fact that pulp heroes are plain cool... we're pumped.
Now, what's got us really intrigued is to see how Azzarello puts his twist on things. The man is a master of that pulpy crime noir storytelling, and it seems like these characters are a perfect fit to his sensibilities. We can already tell from the preview pages that Notos has got it, so now it's just a matter of seeing what dark edge Azzarello plans to bring to this one.
Either way, we feel this one's gonna be a good pick for the week. Clickhere to check out a preview of BATMAN/DOC SAVAGE SPECIAL!
CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD #2 DELIVERS MORE OF GARTH ENNIS'S DEPRAVED NEW SERIES!
Garth Ennis has really proven that he can shock, gross-out, and awe us all at the same time. And, with CROSSED, nearing it's end.. it's time for something new to fill that void of depravity we know is coming, right? If you haven't already picked up the first issue of CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD: THE LAST BATTLE, then we highly recommend snagging it next trip through to see what all the fuss is about.
Basically, Danny Wormwood is the Anti-Christ.. but instead of bringing about armaggedon, he thinks it's better to leave humanity to it's own devices. Oh, and did we mention he's built a very successful cable TV empire, and his best friend is the modern day reincarnation of Jesus Christ?
Yeah, that's Danny Wormwood.
Now, herein lies the problem... Danny's dad, the Devil, isn't in charge of Hell anymore... and, instead, Hell is under the reign of the insanely (and now deceased) depraved Pope Jacko. And, Jacko has plans to unleash the legions of hell on earth.
All we can say is that this series is only one issue in, and it's already the most bizarre, over-the-top, and intense horror comic we've ever seen. And, of course, it carries that razor-sharp trademark Ennis wit and humor, which is always a bonus.
Check it out this Wednesday, and like I said, if you've yet to grab #1.. give it a go!
A DOUBLE DOSE OF DEADPOOL THIS WEDNESDAY: DEADPOOL #17 - DEADPOOL JOINS THE X-MEN! & AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 *DEADPOOL & SPIDEY, PRELUDE TO GAUNTLET!*
Two big Deadpool issues hit this Wednesday, with the first being an awesome one-shot story in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611, written by in our opinion, the best Deadpool scribe, JOE KELLY. Joe Kelly penned the classic late '90s Deadpool series which defined the character's cult status. And, there's also the fact that this is the direct prelude to a little something known as the GAUNTLET, which is going to be the biggest Spider-man story in AGES. We can guarantee that this issue of Spidey is going to be a must-read, cause not only is Joe Kelly great when writing Spidey, but he's perfect when it comes to penning the Merc With A Mouth! And, dude, the Gauntlet is going to rock so hard!
And, then next up, we have one of the biggest issues to hit for the regular DEADPOOL ongoing series, with Deadpool #17, featuring the Deadpool's first day as an X-Man. Yup, ol' Wade Wilson is joining the X-Men. And, the cover alone has us sold.
So, for those of you who like your Deadpool, you're in for a real treat this Wednesday!
THE ANCHOR #2 FOLLOWS UP AN AWESOME FIRST ISSUE, GIVING US KILLER HELLBOY MEETS GODZILLA MONSTER FIGHTING ACTION!
The first issue of the Anchor really impressed me. What looked like it may be riffing a little too much on Hellboy, actually turned out to be a fresh, and exciting new book. The Anchor is God's Leg Breaker. A centuries old monstrous being that exists somewhere between heaven and hell. He's the gatekeeper that keeps the hordes of hell from invading Earth, and he's pretty serious about his job.
But, what makes the Anchor cool... is it reads like a giant monster kaiju-fighting action hero book with just hints of characters like Hellboy and the Goon. The book definitely has it's own flavor, and feel, and the first issue was the perfect blend of action-packed, monster-bashing fun with enough meat on it's bone to make it a compelling read.
In other words, we dig it. The first issue is already sold out at our distributor, but we do have a handful of copies left in stock, so if you want to check it out, grab one this Wednesday, so you can get caught up to issue #2. If you're looking for some pulpy, bigger-than-life monster-fighting fun, then the Anchor definitely fits the bill.
Click here to check out a preview of THE ANCHOR #2
LOCKE & KEY CROWN OF SHADOWS #1 KICKS OFF THE THIRD ACT IN JOE HILL'S (SON OF STEPHEN KING) CREEPY AND AMAZING GHOST STORY EPIC!
If you're not reading LOCKE & KEY yet, then you have got to jump on this series. Dude, it's one of the things I've looked forward to most for the last couple of years. The fact that it's written by Stephen King's son, Joe Hill, may be a draw, but, it's just plain good comic book storytelling. Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez have managed to craft one of the most compelling, and interesting comic stories in recent memory. And, I'm going to go on record as saying that this is one of the best horror comics I've seen in years. AND IT'S A GHOST STORY! How often do you see a good ghost story? A genuinely terrifying ghost story? Seriously though, folks, this one has real WALKING DEAD potential in terms of paving new ground in comics, and building a compelling story.
With 60 issues planned, Joe Hill is just getting warmed up, and we're so stoked to see where things are going next in the new CROWN OF SHADOWS limited series, which is the third "season" of LOCKE & KEY, I guess you could say.
What is Locke & Key? Locke & Key is a Lovecraftian ghost story that features a family trying to rebuild their lives after the grisly murder of their father. Of course, returning to their home, where the evil spirit who started everything dwells isn't exactly the best of ideas. There's two volumes out so far in graphic novel, collecting the series, and we have to tell you guys, it's just too good not to read. The character development, the atmosphere, all around... Locke & Key is top notch stuff.
Click here to read a preview of LOCKE & KEY CROWN OF SHADOWS #1
DARK X-MEN #1 KICKS OFF THIS WEDNESDAY - THE PERFECT COMPANION TO NORMAN OSBORN'S DARK AVENGERS!
In the wake of Utopia, Norman Osborn is not letting go of what remains of his Dark X-Men. Much like the Dark Avengers, the Dark X-Men are the public face of the X-Men to the world, and t hey are all under Osborn's control. From the insidious Dark Beast to the deceptive Mystique, the whole team is probably running their own agenda as well.
What's really interesting? Remember Nate Grey..aka X-Man.. well, he's got a big role to play in this whole thing. Wonder where they dug him up from!
Either way, we really dug Utopia, and it should be exciting to see where things go with this new DARK X-MEN team.
Clickhere for a preview of DARK X-MEN #1
STOKED FOR MODERN WARFARE 2? WELL, GUESS WHAT.. IT'S GETTING THE COMIC BOOK TREATMENT IN MODERN WARFARE 2 GHOST #1
Who else is stoked to snag a copy of Modern Warfare this week? Unfortunately, it'll probably be a bit before I get a chance to dive into this game. The Third Eye leaves little time for getting hooked into video games like I used to, but still.. I am so excited to check this one out.
And, of course, I'm pumped to see the comic. It used to be that video game comics SUCKED. For the longest time, publishers could not get that right. Wildstorm proved last year with books like their World of Warcraft series, and GEARS OF WAR, that this is no longer the case. Video game comics can, and do work nowadays, and c'mon.. what lends itself better to comic books than Modern Warfare!?
THE GHOUL #1 FROM STEVE NILES (30 DAYS OF NIGHT) & BERNIE WRIGHTSON DEBUTS THIS WEDNESDAY! HORROR COMIC AWESOMENESS!
Here's one I'm pretty excited about.. THE GHOUL! Most of you guys know that I'm big on my old school horror comics, and whenever a modern master like Niles teams up with a legend like Wrightson.. it's been great stuff. They knocked us out big on City of Others, and then did it again with Dead She Said, it should be very cool to see how they pull things off with the Ghoul.
See, the Ghoul is a hulking, monolithic beast that just happens to be the world's most renowned private investigator that specializes in the weird, the macabre, and the occult. And of course, our human detective, stumbles into this weird world, and only the Ghoul can help him.
Now, the plot doesn't exactly sound like anything too out of this world, but, trust us, we know the unique spin that Niles puts on classic horror tales, and the addition of Wrightson's gorgeous, horrific pencils.. make this one a must read for those of you who dig on horror comics. There's also the fact that the whole premise has this great kind of old school horror feel to it that makes it a can't miss.
Click hereto check out a preview ofTHE GHOUL #1
GREAT WEEK FOR TRADE PAPERBACKS & GRAPHIC NOVELS, CHECK OUT THESE HIGHLIGHTS!
Luna Park from Vertigo is an original graphic novel that looks to bring all the suspense of a flick like David Cronenberg's Eastern Promises to the world of sequential art. This crime noir tale features a former Russian soldier named Alik Strelnikov who traded his existence as a brutal soldier for the promise of America only to become an enforcer for a ruthless Brooklyn mob. This one has us excited, and with it's chilling story set in the shadows of Coney Island, it's sure to be an interesting read, and trip through the seedier sides of The Big Apple.
Green Lantern: Agent Orange HC - Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how affordable DC's hardcovers have been getting? $19.99 is a great deal for a hardcover these days, and it's pretty welcome to see the lowering of prices on these. Anyways, back to the point... This is part of the prelude to Blackest Night, and, lets be honest, AGENT ORANGE ruled! A great lead up to what's been the biggest story of the year. The story of the Orange Lantern revealed in this mini-epic.
Wolverine Weapon X: The Adamantium Men - Jason Aaron (SCALPED) brings Wolverine back to his roots in the first story arc of this new ongoing series. Self-contained, and not tied into a thousand other books, this new series is very reminiscent of how the Wolverine title was in the early days. It's just Logan, and the bloody, over-the-top adventures he finds himself involved in. The series has a kind of Punisher MAX feel in the way that it doesn't really interact too strongly with the continuity of the Marvel universe, but instead focues on what's important: telling a good story. If you're a fan of the old school Wolverine stuff where he's cutting up ninjas left and right, doing black ops work in the Cold War, or just plain going tooth and claw with Sabretooth, check this series out.
Superman Red Son Deluxe HC - This gorgeous new edition of Mark Millar's (OLD MAN LOGAN, WANTED, ULTIMATES, KICK-ASS) awesome Elseworlds SUPERMAN RED SON story gives one of the coolest Superman stories of the last twenty years the presentation it deserves. Imagine Superman's shuttle landing in Communist Russia instead of America, and the Man of Steel being raised by the Soviet Union... Batman's an anti-communist terrorist who's parents died in a bread line... Lex Luthor's the president of the U.S.. and the Green Lantern Corps functions as the US Air Force... yes. it's awesome.
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