Weekly Comic Spotlight

[JohnMayo]

It may be time to reboot and solicit another Ghost Rider #1.

Who would have have star in that next Ghost Rider #1? Moon Girl? Silk? Hercules?

[doctormo]

It may be time to reboot and solicit another Ghost Rider #1.

Who would have have star in that next Ghost Rider #1? Moon Girl? Silk? Hercules?

John, were you at a Marvel Summit? Did you just share information about an event in which characters are possessed by the Spirit of Vengeance. [WebWiz4]

Apparently there is another new Ghost Rider character that could be the basis of this, mythical fall 2017 Ghost Rider, relaunch - http://comicbook.com/2016/12/13/exclusi ... l-villain/.

[victorvondoom]

It may be time to reboot and solicit another Ghost Rider #1.

Who would have have star in that next Ghost Rider #1? Moon Girl? Silk? Hercules?

All of the above. A new team book with Moon Girl , Silk, and Hercules. The hook of this version is that Ghost Rider doesn't appear or even get mentioned in his own title. It will be the groundbreaking title of 2017.

[MrAloha]

Dear John,

Thank you for recommending Guardians of the Galaxy #15 (2016 volume) in Episode #488. You spoke about how it was a good story that focused on The Thing. I plan to pick up a copy from Dragon's Lair sometime this week.

Aloha

[MichaelCastle]

Thanks for reviewing Punisher #7. Not only is Punisher one of my favorite characters in the Marvel U but I was super excited for the reboot when they got back the classic Punisher artist Steve Dillon. The story has been very good so far I and I wondered whether they would cancel it in the wake of Steves death. I'm glad they are continuing and that the quality will still be there. Dillon's contributions to the epic Preacher series and Punisher runs with Garth Ennis cannot be overestimated. Glad to hear Justice League vs Suicide Squad started off good because I preordered the whole event on the heels of the poorly done Monster Men. Hoping for the best. Great episode to start the new year!!

[doctormo]

I commend you John for not getting tripped up by explaining which version of Lobo is in Justice League vs Suicide Squad. I wonder if this plot point will be addressed during the event.

[drew]

Thanks for reviewing Punisher #7. Not only is Punisher one of my favorite characters in the Marvel U but I was super excited for the reboot when they got back the classic Punisher artist Steve Dillon. The story has been very good so far I and I wondered whether they would cancel it in the wake of Steves death. I'm glad they are continuing and that the quality will still be there. Dillon's contributions to the epic Preacher series and Punisher runs with Garth Ennis cannot be overestimated. Glad to hear Justice League vs Suicide Squad started off good because I preordered the whole event on the heels of the poorly done Monster Men. Hoping for the best. Great episode to start the new year!!

it was a good one - love dillon

[drew]

Final Weekly Comics Spotlight of 2016 goes up Monday - what a fantastic year of comics (despite my incessant whining about Marvel pricing, shenanigans)

[doctormo]

Final Weekly Comics Spotlight of 2016 goes up Monday - what a fantastic year of comics (despite my incessant whining about Marvel pricing, shenanigans)

Drew, I appreciated your discussions about pricing. I have been thinking about pricing a lot over the course of 2016; I have decided to experiment with my buying habits in 2017.

[drew]

Final Weekly Comics Spotlight of 2016 goes up Monday - what a fantastic year of comics (despite my incessant whining about Marvel pricing, shenanigans)

Drew, I appreciated your discussions about pricing. I have been thinking about pricing a lot over the course of 2016; I have decided to experiment with my buying habits in 2017.

thanks mo - i never know if i am treading the same ground too often - my goal is not to bore folks with the same arguments but still call out problems i see in the industry

[doctormo]

I look forward to the Weekly Comics Spotlight episode 500 and the books you will be reviewing in 2016!

On to Wonder Woman #13... I agree the artwork was not up to Liam Sharp's standard. According DC's website this was not the start of a new arc. This is a transitional issue, the next arc 'The Truth' starts in #15. Renato Guedes has been around since the 2000s; I know he did some work on the Superman titles. He has always been hit or miss in my opinion. This could be the case of a tight deadline because Wonder Woman is a twice monthly book.

Drew, your question about the trades had me curious so I did some investigating on Amazon. The first trade, The Lies, will collect WONDER WOMAN issues #1, #3, #5, #7, #9, #11 and the WONDER WOMAN: REBIRTH one-shot. This one will be available next month. The second trade, Year One, will not be available until May according to Amazon! This one will collect issues #2, #4, #6, #8, #10, #12, #14.

Keep in mind the art on the even issues will change starting with issue 16. Niccola Scott is leaving after 14 to return to Black Magick. Bilquis Evely, the artist on issue 8, is supposed to be the new regular penciller. Liam Sharp (according to his Twitter page) is supposed to remain the regular artist on the odd issues.

Though I did not buy it, I stand in solidarity with those who are glad Civil War II is finally over...just in time for the next 'Marvel Event(s)', Monster's Unleashed and Secret Empire I will read Civil War II in trade; I thought Bendis and Marquez were a great combo during their run on various Mile Morales Spider-Man titles.

[MichaelCastle]

I skipped Civil War II and won't be reading it in trade. Marvel will never make me care about the Inhumans. I get why they are pushing them but I am actually somewhat excited about the X books relaunch that is coming. I await with dread the next Marvel universe changing event coming in 2017. More often than not they completely derail books. I wish they would just let the books exist for awhile before altering the status quo. These events sell huge numbers so there is a zero chance of that happening

[doctormo]

According to Bleeding Cool (and Newsarama) Vigilante Southland, which was reviewed in episode 485, has been cancelled with issue 3. All six issues are supposed to be collected as a trade - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/11 ... ssues-tpb/.

[drew]

According to Bleeding Cool (and Newsarama) Vigilante Southland, which was reviewed in episode 485, has been cancelled with issue 3. All six issues are supposed to be collected as a trade - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/11 ... ssues-tpb/.

I barely remember that book but still 3 issues isn't many to find an audience

[JohnMayo]

According to Bleeding Cool (and Newsarama) Vigilante Southland, which was reviewed in episode 485, has been cancelled with issue 3. All six issues are supposed to be collected as a trade - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2017/01/11 ... ssues-tpb/.

Seriously? I really hate it when a title gets aborted to trade like that.