What’s Out This Week? 8/21
Another week, another smorgasbord of tasty comics!
Bad Reception #1 - Juan Doe
It's the celebrity wedding of the century, set in an undisclosed, remote location, with no access to wifi, cell phone reception or the outside world. But the dream wedding becomes a nightmare when, one by one, the guests are brutally slaugh-tered by a serial killer who brands his victims with a hashtag. A searing horror story that doubles as a topical, satirical critique on society's obsession with technology, social media and the cult of celebrity.
Strayed #1 (of 5) - Carlos Giffoni and Juan Doe
In the far future, a military-industrial complex reigns over all humanity and actively destroys distant alien worlds. The galaxy's only hope can be found through an unlikely pair: an astral-projecting cat named Lou and his loving owner Kiara. Trading nine lives for the well-being of billions, their revolt is a battle for love, friendship, compassion, and the soul of humanity.
Cookie And The Kid #1 - Alex Kosakowski
Presenting the first issue of a delightful (and delicious) all-ages adventure! In a hidden faerie kingdom, Cookie, a young misfit elf, is facing big worries for a wee folk: He just wants to eat his favorite food-cookies from the human world-in peace, but other critters are stealing them, after HE stole them fair and square! And now this lost human child and her dog have stumbled into his life, sparking an unexpected journey for them both!
Absolute Carnage Vs Deadpool #1 (of 3) - Matthew Rosenberg and Marcelo Ferreira
At long last, Deadpool is ready to get his head straight and checks himself into Ravencroft Institute. Unfortunately, there's another new arrival: CARNAGE! But we don't think he's here for a group therapy session...
Ghost-Spider #1 - Seanan McGuire and Takeshi Miyazawa
With a cloud of infamy hanging over her head on Earth-65, GWEN STACY now travels to Earth-616 for super hero action...and school?! The newest student at ESU is about to get a crash course in multiversity as she splits her time between the world she loves and the world she's just getting to know! But what devious villain has eyes on Gwen's travels? Is Gwen ready for what comes next?
Marvel Action: Captain Marvel #1 (of 3) - Sam Maggs and Sweeney Boo
Go higher, further, and faster with Captain Marvel in this brand-new, all-ages adventure! Carol Danvers' quiet night with BFF Jessica Drew (a.k.a. Spider-Woman) takes a cat-astrophic turn when Manhattan's bodegas are suddenly overrun by a host of angry felines! And not just any felines-Flerkens, the most terrifying, pocket-dimension-holding, tentacle-devouring kitty-look-alikes in the entire universe! Carol's paw-sitive she can handle the situation on her own, but questions remain: can she overcome the fur-midible foes before it's too late? How well does the "Find My Phone" function actually work? And will there be more cat puns?! It's a Flerken invasion in the latest addition to the mighty Marvel Action banner!
Whatcha grabbin’ this week, Fantomites?
