Top comics for June 5th 2013

Welcome to Top Comics! I'm sure you can guess from the title what this feature's about, but if not here's what it's about: Basically, I'll pick out some comics that I think are the top ones for this week and that I think you should pick up. There are some pretty important and good-looking comics out this week so here we go!

Kick-Ass 3 #1

This is the third and final instalment in Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s hit comic book series, Kick-Ass. I have to admit, I've never had the chance to read Kick-Ass, but it's something that I've been interested in for a while; I'd flicked through the book and seen scans on comic book websites, but most recently, I read an interview with Mr. Mark Millar, he discussed this series and I have to say, it got me hooked. You've probably heard of this series from the movie that came out a few years ago and it's upcoming sequel, Kick-Ass 2; These were based directly off the books and you can see they've done extremely well, meaning that the comic series can only be as good, most likely, better. From what I've seen of Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s previous work on titles such as the Ultimates ( Millar ) and Amazing Spider-Man ( Romita Jr.), this is set to be a great book and it looks like one of this week's must-reads!

Green Lantern #21

Recently, DC Comics writer, Geoff Johns, left the Green Lantern title, he'd been writing the book for around nine years. Basically, the new writer, Robert Venditti, has a lot of pressure on him to get this first issue right; I've spoken to Mr. Venditti recently about his upcoming Green Lantern run and I have to say, I'm certain he'll deliver. This is a new era for Green Lantern and I, for one, am excited to read it! Not to mention artist, Billy Tan, DC Comics recently posted some unlettered preview pages for this issue and his art looks like a great fit for this series! If you're a DC Comics fan or just a fan of comics in general, this is worth picking up. It's a good jumping on point for new readers and is set to be an exciting start of a great new run on the book!

The Movement #2

DC Comics launched two new series last month, The Movement and The Green Team. Both are great books but obviously I'm focusing on the Movement here. This new series is being written by current Batgirl-scriber, Gail Simone; Gail is a talented and brilliant writer and every book that she writes is always a good read. It's being pencilled by Freddie Williams II, a great artist who really shone on the first issue of the series, both creators make a good team and are really doing an extraordinary job on this series. If you're a bit worried about the fact you haven't been keeping up with this series, there's obviously an easy solution to that problem, pick up both issues of the series tomorrow; Trust me, it's really worth it, you'll definitely enjoy this series!

 

Superior Spider-Man #11

Onto the final comic in this feature, Superior Spider-Man! I honestly don't know how the writer of this series, Dan Slott, has come up with his ideas for this series but I love them. It has a lot of unique ideas and is a fun and witty book. In case you didn't know, Doctor Octopus is Spider-Man, this makes for a great ongoing series and despite any bad comments it's been getting, it's a truly amazing (or Superior) series! This issue is pencilled by returning Spidey artist, Guiseppi Camuncoli, who is a Spectacular ( How many adjectives are there that haven't been used for Spidey series?!) artist for this book. It's also co-written by Christos Gage, the last arc he helped to write with Dan Slott was the great Hobgoblin arc between Amazing Spider-Man 665 and 668, he and Slott make a good writing double team!

Conclusion

So, those were my top four picks from all of the comics coming out tomorrow. These are definitely worth picking up and I'm sure you'll enjoy them!

DC Comics' "Earth 2" solicits for September 2013

Here are the solicits for September's issue of Earth 2 from DC Comics. September is "Villains Month" for DC Comics, this means every title in the New 52 is being taken over by one of it's villains, sometimes multiple times with several issues of one series being released for one month. Check below for what's going on in the Earth 2 universe this September!


Earth 2 #15.1: Desaad

Written by PAUL LEVITZ, Art by YILDIRAY CINAR, 3-D motion cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

“As a member of Darkseid’s inner circle, Desaad is the Apokoliptian god of fear and pain. And since being stranded on Earth because of the events of EARTH 2 #1, Desaad has looked for a way home. He has the means, in the form of Boom Tube technology, but could not power it…until now!”

Earth 2 #15.2: Solomon Grundy

Written by MATT KINDT, Art by AARON LOPRESTI, 3-D motion cover by KEN LASHLEY

On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

“Grundy hates green. He hates life, and he hates Green Lantern most of all! So what made Grundy this way? Find out in the secret origin of Solomon Grundy!”

(Source: Nerdist)

DC Comics' "Action Comics" solicits for September 2013, Villains Month

Below are the September 2013 solicits for DC Comics' Action Comics title. Every New 52 book in September will be taken over by one of it's villains, sometimes more than once with multiple issues of the series coming out in the same month. Check out the rest of the post to see what's going on in Action Comics for Villain's Month!

Action Comics #23.1: Cyborg Superman

Written by Michael Alan Nelson

Art by Mike Hawthorne

3-D motion cover by Aaron Kuder

On sale September 4 - 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US - RATED T

Deep in space sits a cybernetic force of evil unlike any other. What terrible connection does Cyborg Superman share with Krypton? And what alien force commands the robotic terror? Find out here!

Action Comics #23.2: General Zod

Written by Greg Pak

Art by Ken Lashley

3-D motion cover by Gene Ha

On sale September 11 - 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US - RATED T

General Zod storms into The New 52! Witness the origin of this genocidal maniac, and learn how far he will go to destroy those who oppose him!

Action Comics #23.3: Lex Luthor

Written by Charles Soule

Art by Raymund Bermudez

3-D motion cover by Aaron Kuder

On sale September 18 - 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US - RATED T

Evil genius, sadistic businessman, sociopathic inmate -- Lex Luthor is all this and more. Now released from prison, there is nothing to stop Luthor from getting his way ... not even Superman!

Action Comics #23.4: Metallo

Written by Sholly Fisch

Art by Will Conrad

3-D motion cover by Aaron Kuder

On sale September 25 - 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US - RATED T

Before he became Metal-Zero, John Corben had two great loves: his country and Lois Lane. Awakening from a coma after the events of Action Comics #8, Corben finds himself betrayed by both -- and now his Kryptonite heart beats only for revenge! And when he joins up with the Secret Society, there's no limit to the destruction he can cause!

(Source: Zap2It )

DC Comics' "Aquaman" solicits for September 2013, Villains Month

Below are the solicits for the two issues of "Aquaman" for September 2013, Villains Month! In September Aquaman along with every other book released in the New 52 will be taken over by one of the series' villains, sometimes more than once, with multiple issues coming out in one month. Here are the solicits for the Aquaman issues of September this year!

AQUAMAN #23.1: BLACK MANTA
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and TONY BEDARD
Art by CLAUDE ST. AUBIN
3-D motion cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS
On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Set loose as the Secret Society’s plan unfolds, Black Manta is shocked to learn that Aquaman may be
dead! Without the object of his hatred, how will Manta claim his final vengeance against the man who killed his father? Where will one of the most lethal villains alive turn his rage when he begins a new mission?

AQUAMAN #23.2: OCEAN MASTER
Written by GEOFF JOHNS and TONY BEDARD
Art by GERALDO BORGES
3-D motion cover by PAUL PELLETIER and SEAN PARSONS
On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Ocean Master is freed from Belle Reve and wants no part of the Secret Society—he just wants to go home to Atlantis. But he has a long bloody journey across the surface world in front of him, and he might not make it back!

(Source: iFanboy )

DC Comics' "Superman" solicits for September 2013, Villains Month

Below are the Solicits for the September 2013 issues of DC Comics' "Superman" series, September is also Villains Month for DC Comics so every title in the New 52 is being taken over by one of it's villains for the month, sometimes more than once.

SUPERMAN #23.1: BIZARRO

• Written by SHOLLY FISCH
• Art by JEFF JOHNSON and ANDY SMITH
• 3-D motion cover by AARON KUDER
• On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• Lex Luthors’s sinister plan to manipulate Superman’s genetic material to create a mindless soldier under his control results in the monster known as Bizarro: opposite of Superman in every way, with no compassion, no remorse and no mercy!

SUPERMAN #23.2: BRAINIAC

• Written by TONY BEDARD
• Art by PASCAL ALIXE
• 3-D motion cover by GENE HA
• On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• Brainiac was the first adversary Superman fought on Earth, but where did he come from? A lineage that spans the universe holds many secrets when we ask, “Who is Brainiac?”

SUPERMAN #23.3: H’EL

• Written by SCOTT LOBDELL
• Art by DAN JURGENS and
• NORM RAPMUND
• 3-D motion cover by GENE HA
• On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• After his last battle with Superman, H’el wakes up on Krypton years before it is destroyed! Can H’el manipulate the Science Counsel, soldiers and countless others including Jor-El, to save the planet? And what does it mean for the birth of Superman if he succeeds?

SUPERMAN #23.4: PARASITE

• Written by AARON KUDER
• Art by AARON KUDER
• 3-D motion cover by AARON KUDER
• On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
• Parasite: Noun. An organism that lives in or on another organism. Preferably Superman.

(Source: IGN)

DC Comics' "Batman and Robin" solicits for September 2013, Villains Month

Below are the September 2013 solicits for Batman and Robin from DC Comics, this is Villains Month, so all the issues of the series for that month have been taken over by one of the book's villains!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.1: TWO-FACE

Written by PETER J. TOMASI

Art by GUILLEM MARCH

3-D motion cover by CHRIS BURNHAM

On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Two-Face is approached to join the Secret Society! Which side will his coin land on?

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.2: THE COURT OF OWLS

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art by JORGE LUCAS

3-D motion cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

The Court of Owls takes stock of the new world order created in the wake of Forever Evil! What horrors will they unleash in order to maintain control!

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.3: RA’S AL GHUL AND THE LEAGUE OF ASSASSINS

Written by JAMES TYNION IV

Art by JORGE LUCAS

3-D motion cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

The origin of Ra’s al Ghul in The New 52! For centuries Ra’s has had a plan for this world, and now he is faced with an offer from the Secret Society that could help him achieve what he wants…or undo everything he has worked for. Which path will the Demon’s Head choose?

BATMAN AND ROBIN #23.4: KILLER CROC

Written by TIM SEELEY

Art by FRANCIS PORTELA

3-D motion cover by PATRICK GLEASON and MICK GRAY

On sale SEPTEMBER 25 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

As the battle for Gotham City continues to build, the scales become unbalanced when the ferocious Killer Croc enters the fray!

(Source: New York Post )

DC Comics' "The Flash" solicits for September 2013, Villains Month

Here are the solicits for DCComics' "The Flash" for September 2013, this is Villains Month so every title in the New 52 is being taken over by one of that series' villains, sometimes more than once as you'll see below.

THE FLASH #23.1: GRODD
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by CHRIS BATISTA
3-D motion cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale SEPTEMBER 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Grodd believed he was destined to become the bearer of light—until The Flash raced onto the scene! What will Grodd do now that The Flash has disappeared with the rest of the world's heroes? Conquest is on the horizon as the world becomes- Forever Evil!

THE FLASH #23.2: REVERSE-FLASH
Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and
BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL
3-D motion cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale SEPTEMBER 11 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

Discover the untold origin of Reverse-Flash! Who is he, and what is his relationship to Barry Allen? Secrets are revealed and questions answered as we race through the history of Reverse-Flash right through to Forever Evil!

THE FLASH #23.3: THE ROGUES
Written by BRIAN BUCCELLATO
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
3-D motion cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL
On sale SEPTEMBER 18 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T

The Rogues have their rules and their ways of doing business—so what do they think of the Secret Society’s claims that the Justice League is dead, and that the world’s villains need to unite? It’s a culture clash that won’t end quietly!

( Sources: Newsarama and Bleeding Cool )