30-07-25 | Though nothing beats quality storytelling, some comics you want to own just for the cover. Imperial War: Planet She-Hulk is one of those titles. Just look at that armour! Those muscles! It’s like something out of classic Star Trek! She-Hulk is just one of the characters being reimagined in august. Check out the Tokusatsu-style Batman, for instance. So many cool comics, so little time.
SABRINA: THE BOOK OF MAGIC – collected edition
What started as a lightweight comedy character from the seventies has grown into a cult favourite among young adult aficionados. The Book of Magic collects two superb storylines starring Sabrina the Teenage Witch, plus a few recent specials. The perfect excuse to reacquaint yourself or start afresh!
DETECTIVE COMICS #1100
Now that’s what I call a mindboggling milestone! The ninety year old magazine is celebrating in style with four atmospheric Batman yarns. Tales exploring the morality of Batman as Gotham’s protector and how his choices impact those around him, not to mention himself. A must-own Batman comic.
ALL-NEW SPIDER-GWEN: GHOST-SPIDER #1
It sounds like one of those crazy convoluted Japanese titles, doesn’t it? All-New Spider-Gwen Ghost-Spider? Well I’ll be darned! Just when Gwen Stacy decided to settle down one of those pesky Symbiotes turns up. That means the Ghost-Spider will have to suit up for truth and justice once more!
ESCAPE #1
An amazing and thought provoking war story by Remender & Acuña. Pilot Milton Shaw is shot down and crashes behind enemy lines. He must escape the war-torn land of Nuropia with the help of a grieving father and his infant son. Escape is a true work of art in the tradition of the great Image Comics.
IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN #1
It’s not the first futuristic reinterpretation of Batman and it won’t be the last. And yet Immortal Legend Batman, inspired by Japanese Tokusatsu heroes, has peaked our interest. A young man channels the powers of the shadow universe to become Earth’s saviour … albeit a sinister one.
IMPERIAL WAR: PLANET SHE-HULK #1
This story is part of the Imperial War series, which hurls popular Marvel heroes into a world which mixes fantasy and sci-fi elements. She-Hulk looks amazing as she fights for the survival of New Sakaar. She’s part diplomat, part assassin. An awesome space adventure by Hickman, Phillips and Laiso.
NEMESIS: FOREVER #1
The fourth chapter of the sizzling Nemesis saga begins in late august! Comics superstar Mark Millar reintroduces us to evil superhero Nemesis. This time Nemesis attempts to hijack the digital world, but a young FBI agent stands between him and his sinister goal. Could this lady agent be related to him?
MEGA MAN ZX: TIMELINES #1
The classic videogame character is back in a dynamic new title. Villainous factions wage war over biometals, which grant its user incredible power. Megaman ZX has the rare ability to combine the powers of two biometals, which keeps him one step ahead of his enemies. A fun American manga!