Weekly comic books are a big part of my life and below is a list of what I’ll be picking up this Wednesday along with cover artwork and previews courtesy of Comixology’s Pull List app.

I’m not sure that I’ll be sampling all of the new titles launching as part of Marvel Now, but the five titles shipping this week made the list for one reason or another. Unfortunately, that causes this week’s total to balloon to eleven books along with a fair share of non-Marvel reading.

• ALL NEW X-MEN #1 – I’m a huge fan of the “Original Five” and while displacing them in time wasn’t immediately appealing, I can’t wait to see it.
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #697 – Counting up to #700, where I will likely end my Spidey collecting.
• BATMAN #14 – Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s Batman is undeniably great, but running a solid Joker story is even better. I really appreciate the way “Death of the Family” is being published in that reading other titles doesn’t feel like a requirement, but I always fear I’m missing something.
• FANTASTIC FOUR #1 – The solicit promises “a journey through all of infinite time and space.” How could I not be on board for that? With Matt Fraction and Mark Bagley as the creative team, this might even be a title I keep up with.
• FIRST X-MEN #4 – Not sure that I got around to reading #3 yet, so this one will probably wait until the whole series has shipped at this point.
• THE MASSIVE #6 – I need to catch up on this book having jumped on at issue #4. Anything involving Antarctica automatically gets my attention.
• NEW AVENGERS #33 – Despite Mike Deodato’s art, this book is doing nothing for me as it wraps up. Since the “Heroic Age” relaunch of this title, it ran hot or cold from arc to arc and this one isn’t for me.
• SAGA #7 – Really happy to see this series return and an advance look at this issue shows it hasn’t suffered at all in its absence.
• THOR, GOD OF THUNDER #1 – Esad Ribic is the reason I’m trying this book. Jason Aaron is hit or miss for me, and Thor is a tough sell.
• WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN #20 – My interest in this book is wavering and double shipping each month does not help at all. 
• X-MEN: LEGACY #1 – Si Spurrier really caught my attention with his X-Club work and seeing him get his hands on Legion is intriguing. I just hope the series builds from what Mike Carey established with the character during his tenure on the previous volume of Legacy. Mike Del Mundo’s cover art is a big plus for this book.

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Weekly comic books are a big part of my life and below is a list of what I’ll be picking up this Wednesday along with cover artwork and previews courtesy of Comixology’s Pull List app.

This week’s Pull List comes a bit delayed post due to a massive Halo 4 binge after the game’s midnight release. I like to think the universe was a little safer on Tuesday.

• AVENGERS #43 – I’m really enjoying Brian Bendis’ End Times story in this title (not so much in his New Avengers title). As the writer transitions from the Avengers franchise to my beloved X-Men, I’m glad to see a big story featuring classic Avengers wrap things up.
• AvX CONSEQUENCES #5 – This follow up to Avengers vs. X-Men was a home run and really puts a cap on Kieron Gillen’s Uncanny X-Men. It could have easily been published as the last few issues of Uncanny Vol 2. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Gillen’s time on the book, and this sets what’s left of the “Extinction Team” onto their new course as part of Marvel Now. I’m particularly happy with where Hope is headed, and I was afraid  Marvel might have her disappear after AvX.
• DEADPOOL #1 – Marvel Now began in earnest this week with this new series and Iron Man #1, and just gets bigger next Wednesday with five series debuting. The “refresh” of the Marvel publishing line might have lost some momentum after the big debut of Uncanny Avengers #1 a month ago, but these are the titles to focus on given the growing delays that book is seeing. Comedian/writer Brian Posehn is a real draw here, but I also picked up a Chris Bachalo variant cover of the first issue featuring some of my favorite dead Presidents.
• IRON MAN #1 – It’s admittedly odd picking up the first issue of a book with near absolute certainty I won’t be back for issue two. Iron Man not one of my favorites and Greg Land isn’t a draw for me, but writer Kieron Gillen is. I have to at least see what he has in mind for this series.
• THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS #7 – This one has been away for a while and I’m thrilled to see it back. It has lost a spot at the top of my reading list while it was delayed, but I expect a full recovery.
• NEW AVENGERS #32 – A strong sign that I’m just not into this book is that I find myself with essentially nothing to say about it. I’ll see it through to the finish with only three issues to go.
• UNCANNY X-FORCE #33 – My interest in this series has been all over the place in recent months, but this will be among the first books I read in a big week of releases.
• X-FACTOR #246 – The preview promises a palette cleansing stand alone focused on Pip the Troll following the tremendous Breaking Points arc. I’m not terribly invested in Pip, but I trust Peter David to show me why I should be. I’m also looking forward the build to issue #250.
• X-MEN #38 – I’m hopelessly far behind on this title. I’m not sure what its fate will be in Marvel Now but I dont see myself catching up any time soon.

Check back every week to see what’s on My Latest Pull List and please share your thoughts on these titles and everything you’re reading this week in the comments.

Weekly comic books are a big part of my life and below is a list of what I’ll be picking up this Wednesday along with cover artwork and previews courtesy of Comixology’s Pull List app.

Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Let’s hope talking about comics can provide a nice break from all of the tragic stories coming out of the past two days here on the East Coast. Have a safe and happy Halloween.

• A+X #1 – Not sure how long I’m on board for this series, but I like the idea of getting two Avengers/X-Men team-ups every month. Kicking it off with Cable and Captain America is really appealing, I just hope this story channels the spirit of Cable and Deadpool #25 more than Avengers: X-Sanction #1 . This book is also shipping with seven different covers, and the Mike Deodato variant is something I might track down.
• AQUAMAN #13 – I’ve been debating whether to drop this series for a few months now, and with The Others storyline wrapping up here it seemed like the right time. An upcoming crossover with Justice League may have me sticking around for a few more issues.
• AvX: CONSEQUENCES #4 – This follow up to AvX is great. I’m happy to see Kieron Gillen getting a chance to take Cyclops in a new direction despite his Uncanny X-Men ending (again) earlier this month.
• BEDLAM #1 – In honor of Halloween, I’m planning to try out Nick Spencer’s new horror series from Image Comics.
• CAPTAIN MARVEL #6 – I still have some catching up to do on this series, but I’m not crazy about seeing another return of Mar-Vell (the original Captain Marvel) after recent appearances in Secret Invasion and AvX: Secret Avengers. 
• LOT 13 #1 – Another new horror series starting on Halloween. This one is from Steve Niles (30 Days of Night), Glenn Fabry (Preacher), and DC Comics.
• NEW MUTANTS #50 – I liked this book, but it appears to have run its course with this final issue. Unfortunately, it’s the type of book that should have a place in the Marvel Now! status quo as it really distinguished itself from the other X-titles.
• WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN #19 – The Jean Grey School’s second year promises a lot of changes in the aftermath of last issue’s tragic ending.
• X-MEN: LEGACY #275 – It’s a bit surreal seeing the final issue of this book ship. It was Marvel’s longest running uninterrupted title (despite a few name changes) for a few months and I’ve been on board since #1. A new X-Men: Legacy is relaunching with a new focus and creative team next month, but it’s still tough seeing the original series end.

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Weekly comic books are a big part of my life and below is a list of what I’ll be picking up this Wednesday along with cover artwork and previews courtesy of Comixology’s Pull List app.

Seven new books on my list this week.

• A-BABIES vs. X-BABIES #1 – This should be a fun showcase for Skottie Young’s art. It’s well timed with his set of “baby” variants for the Marvel Now! books.
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #696 – I’m enjoying the Hobgoblin story that’s unfolding here. Glad I decided to jump back in at #692.
• ASTONISHING X-MEN #55 – I’m several issues behind on this series.
• AVENGERS #32 – I haven’t been crazy about Brian Bendis’ Avengers for some time, but I really enjoyed the first part of End Times last issue.
• AvX: CONSEQUENCES #3 – Great follow up to AvX from Kieron Gillen. I have no objections to seeing it weekly.
• SECRET AVENGERS #33 – I’d forgotten how much I was enjoying this book before AvX. It’s great to see it back on track.
• TALON #1 – I hadn’t planned on getting this, but I’m giving it a shot. The “zero” issue was decent and I do enjoy the Court of Owls.

Check back every week to see what’s on My Latest Pull List and please share your thoughts on these titles and everything you’re reading this week in the comments.

Weekly comic books are a big part of my life and below is a list of what I’ll be picking up this Wednesday along with cover artwork and previews courtesy of Comixology’s Pull List app.

Another big week with eight books on my list.

• AVX: CONSEQUENCES #2 – I’d forgotten this Avengers versus X-Men fallout series was shipping weekly. It should give Kieron Gillen an opportunity to wrap up the story of his “Extinction Team” from Uncanny X-Men as the current version of that series ends this week.
• CAPTAIN MARVEL #5 – I need to catch up on this series. I appreciate the $2.99 price tag, but not having a digital copy packaged with the book is part of what’s keeping me from staying current.
• CYBERFORCE #1 – It’s free! I’m a big fan of Marc Silvestri and the Kickstarter campaign is an intriguing approach.
• JUSTICE LEAGUE #13 – I’ve debated dropping this title but I’d like to see where the Pandora story goes and Tony Daniel’s art is enough to give it a chance. 
• MARVEL NOW! POINT ONE #1 – Seeing this on the schedule for Marvel Now! week two seems like a momentum loss after all the hype around Uncanny Avengers #1. The $5.99 price tag isn’t helping.
• NEW AVENGERS #31 – End Times continues as Brian Bendis wraps up both of his Avengers titles.
• UNCANNY X-MEN #20 –  It’s the “final issue” again, and I haven’t seen an replacement volume of the title announced for Marvel Now! It may actually be good for Uncanny to be off the table for a while. It’s too bad this was renumbered so recently after Schism.
• X-FACTOR #245 – Breaking Points has been some of Peter David’s best work and it wraps up here. 

Check back every week to see what’s on My Latest Pull List and please share your thoughts on these titles and everything you’re reading this week in the comments.