Happy New Comic Books Day Ninja Nation! Here are the comics we couldn’t wait to get our hot little hands on today.
Strange Science Fantasy #5
From Scott Morse and IDW, ever had your heartstrings pulled just a bit too hard? Ever had the love of your life wrap you around their finger? Ever had to bend to the will of romance, only to fall flat? Then you know what’s got the FOOLISH FLING all bent out of shape! An ordinary man that’s turned to putty in the hands of love finds himself twisted in a knot… but can he bounce back? This issue of Scott Morse’s acclaimed STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY is a love-letter to comic book legend, Jack Cole, folks, so be prepared for a stretch. Plus, an all-new one-page tale by Paul Pope!
House of Mystery #31
From DC Comics’ Vertigo label and Matthew Sturges, in this stand-alone issue, we’re treated to a complete Fig Keele, Teen Detective mystery illustrated by Marley Zarcone (MADAME XANADU). Plus, the aftermath of the witches’ war is revealed, and an old friend returns (but not in a good way).
Irredeemable #19
From Mark Waid and Boom! Studios, even as the living members of the Paradigm fail to stop the Plutonian’s rampage, salvation may be found in fallen comrades… and from a place none of them expected. Mark Waid’s Eisner Award-nominated series continues its genre-bending look at the morality of superheroes! Find out why Irredeemable is “one of the most inventive, absorbing new superhero stories of recent years”!
Strange Tales II #2
From Marvel Comics, Marvel’s critically acclaimed indie anthology returns! The best, most exciting cartoonists working today re-imagine Marvel’s greatest characters in three giant-sized issues! And with no ads! Get excited, folks. Comics absolutely do not get more awesome than this! Don’t miss out on what’s guaranteed to be one of the best reads of the year!!!
IZombie #7
From Chris Roberson and Vertigo, In part 1 of “Vampires Suck,” Gwen dines on the grey matter of a person who knew her as a child – and things quickly get complicated… Meanwhile, ghost-girl Ellie learns a few tricks from Amon the mummy, Spot the were-terrier goes to the comic shop and meets someone from Gwen’s past, the mad scientist Galatea engages in a bit of grave-robbing, and the monster-hunters tackle the town’s vampire problem once and for all.
