PICKS OF THE WEEK #33/2016
Comic Pick Of The Week - The Unworthy Thor #1, Champions #2, Midnighter & Apollo #2.
Writer: Jason Aaron
Artist: Olivier Coipel
Odinson's desperate search to regain his worthiness has taken him out into the cosmos, where he's learned of the existence of a mysterious other Mjolnir. This weapon of unimaginable power, a relic from a dead universe, is the key to Odinson's redemption - but some of the greatest villains of the Marvel Universe are now anxious to get their hands on it as well. Can The Odinson reclaim his honor, or will the power of thunder be wielded for evil? The quest for the hammer begins here.
Rated T+
Man-Thor has returned! And he’s riding a goat through space to find a Mjolnir from an alternate universe! Yes! Jason Aaron, writer of The Mighty Thor, continues his excellent Thor-verse story. Whether you’ve read any Thor yet or not, The Unworthy Thor is both a great continuation, and a cracking starting place. If you’re familiar with Aaron’s work, you’ll know how utterly fantastic he is, and Unworthy Thor is no different. Teamed up with Coipel’s gorgeous artwork, this is WELL worth picking up from the new Marvel Now! roster.
Writer: Mark Waid
Artist: Humberto Ramos
Welcome to the CHAMPIONS, Cyclops! Unfortunately, not all of your new would-be teammates feel the same way!
Rated T
I love Champions so much!! The team dynamic progresses throughout issue two, and if theres one thing Waid knows how to write, its a young team of budding Avengers. I adore every character within Champions’ pages, and combined, they make for one of my favourite superteams ever... All this after just 2 issues!! Ramos’ dynamic and exciting artwork is a pleasure to behold too. Please, do yourself a favour and grab Champions. Truly brilliant, probably one of my favourite Marvel books, and a real stand out from the Marvel Now! line up. One of the most fun, intriguing and heartfelt team ups in a while. I want issue 3 now!!!
Writer: Steve Orlando
Artist: Fernando Blanco
Midnighter's got Henry Bendix in his hands at last-but will he have to let him go in order to join Apollo's battle against the deadly Mawzir?
SUCH A GOOD BOOK. Gay Batman and his solar powered alien boyfriend. Said solar powered alien boyfriend is now trapped in Hell, and gay Batman needs to go and save him. I... am all about this book. Expert storytelling from Steve Orlando, a man who seems to write Midnighter completely perfectly, this book has all the face-punching and heart-wrenching anyone could ever need. If you’re a fan of shipping, and angsty-rescue-fics, you’ve gotta get into Midnighter & Apollo. Wonderful stuff, and much needed in the comics world. Awesomeness.
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