24-04-24 | We have an exciting week ahead of us. Marvel Comics opens up the floodgates, offering some great superhero and Star Wars titles. A great excuse to visit your local comic book vendor. Need another one? Only one more week ‘till Free Comic Book Day!
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE: WWIII #1
As you all know by now Ryan Reynolds has teamed up with Hugh Jackman for the upcoming Deadpool III. Marvel Comics gets you in the groove by releasing Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII next week. An unmissable story which promises to take place across the globe. Artwork by Andy Kubert!
SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN
Want more Marvel? How about the superbly twisted tale of Doctor Octopus taking over Peter Parker’s body? In Superior Spider-Man two classic characters are merged following the supposed death of Peter Parker. This great yarn by Dan Slott and Chris Gage is now collected in paperback form.
STAR WARS : THE PHANTOM MENACE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Has it really been over two decades since Star Wars expanded beyond the original trilogy? This commemorative special offers unique perspectives on Episode I. Artists Greg Pak and Will Sliney offer a fresh and thrilling take on Anakin Skywalkers’ life changing encounter with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn.
BARBARIC: BORN IN BLOOD #1
That’s a lot of Marvel for one week. Luckily Vault Comics offers a great palate cleanser in the shape of Born in Blood. It continues the adventures of Owen the Barbarian and his sentient weapon known as Axe. This is Owen’s third quest, following Barbaric in 2021 and Hell to Pay in 2023. Check it out!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
Most exciting of all are those free comics coming your way the 4th of May. We’ll be taking a look at the most notable titles in a separate article. Given the date it seems appropriate to pick up some Star Wars titles. There’s two to chose from: one simply titled Star Wars, plus Young Jedi Adventures.