Grip’s Pull List for 08-27-08
Superrrrrrrrr!!!! Oh, boy, it’s Wednesday again (tomorrow), and what a Wednesday it is (will be). There’s an assload of books being shipped to your local paper-jockey as we speak (type), and, if you’re anything like me, you’ll be plunking down a few of our American dollars on some specially designed comic-delivery systems. Here’s a look at this week’s more promising models…
Amazing Spider-Man #569…I’ve been on and off this book in the recent past, but Romita is back on pencils, so I’m in again. Plus, the Thunderbolts will be there. Good times.
Daredevil #110…I like it. Not as good as it once was, but still pretty great.
Speaking of which, want some of the really good stuff? Pick up this week’s thing-I -most-want-to-buy-but-can’t, the Bendis/Maleev Daredevil Hardcover Omnibus. Containing most of the best run on Daredevil ever, this is the big, beautiful book to buy if you want to curl up and hide from life in the dark streets and alleyway’s of Matt Murdock’s Hell’s Kitchen. Do it…punk.
Kick-Ass #4…who doesn’t love Kick-Ass? Seriously? Hmmm…..weird.
Mighty Avengers #17…this one has been on side-story duty for a while, supporting the main Secret Invasion title. This time, will it be more of the same? Who can say, other than all the people who were involved in making it and getting it to us.
New Avengers #44…will we finally learn the truth behind Marvel’s Illuminati? And how will it effect the Secret invasion?!? Only time (and maybe this book) will tell.
Having only read the first hardcover collection of Runaways, I am behind the curve on this comic. But Runaways (Vol. 3) #1 is where I’m jumping on (I’ll catch up with the back-story later). This book has moved through the hands of some very talented writers (Brian K. Vaughn and Joss Whedon), and the third volume is being helmed by the no-less-capable Terry Moore. I’m so there.
Thunderbolts #123…normally one of my faves, Thunderbolts is under new management. How that will pan out has yet to be seen, but…I’m game for another issue, at least.
Ultimate iron Man II #5…I totally don’t care about this book anymore. But number five completes the set, and I already have the first four, so…ugh.
Wolverine #68…I’ve really been digging this particular arc. I don’t know what’ll happen after it’s over, since it’s set in the future (does that make it a What If?), but I’m along for the ride until it gets lame again (which is only a matter of time…sorry, Logan).
Boy, I think that’s it. Way too many books on the old list this week…I might have to trim the fat when I’m at the shop. But all in all, there’s a lot to look forward to. And with that, I’m out. Until next time…
Bagged and boarded,
Grip
August 26th, 2008 at 6:11 pm
fuck that video is funny… and why does the guy on the cover of the wolverine book look like a comic book version of stan lee with a pony tail? am i trippin?
August 26th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
That’s Hawkeye…and I guess he looks a little like Stan the Man, sure. I mean, he is an old white guy with facial hair and dark glasses. So I guess that a vacationing Santa Claus might also look a little like Stan Lee.
August 27th, 2008 at 1:28 am
Hey Grip
Did you read the Dark Tower series written by Steven King? Reading it now. Really cool world. Based on books he wrote. Adapting it for a couple movies. Im digging it. Dont know when it came out or who inked it but its good. OK, OK GABE? You know we cant all be blessed with encyclopedia brains. God damn it. I tell ya… some people.
August 27th, 2008 at 8:46 am
spidey, kick ass, thunderbolts and logan are all on my list too. should be a good one. I might get down on that daredevil hardcover and see what all the hoopla is about.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:30 am
Everyone should buy that Daredevil hardcover. And don’t be concerned by the slow opening. They threw Bendis a few test issues, and then there was a gap before his real run started. But when it takes off…hot damn!
And yes, I did read the Dark Tower series (although I’ve only read one of the novels). Really good (I read it collected, not issue to issue). They’re doing an adaptation of King’s The Stand soon. Hopefully it’ll be equally worthwhile.