1872 #1 (Marvel Comics)
Really good writing and a great premise for 1872., Marvel needs more westerns I think. pic.twitter.com/hGqnGTeLVW
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
1872 was excellent. I loved the old-timey western versions of characters. Great, expressive art. pic.twitter.com/B3MoLeTI1b
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
1872 issue 1 is a fun western involving several major characters… And bullseye. I'm pretty stoked for issue 2 because he's in it. #ncbd
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
AGE OF APOCALYPSE #1 (Marvel Comics)
Reading the Age of Apocalype Tie-In feels just like the first time I read the AoA crossover, but better. It's very good. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
ALL STAR SECTION 8 #2 (DC Comics)
Section 8 is still fun fun fun. Its exactly what I hoped it would be. pic.twitter.com/WdmO6eAZxp
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN RENEW YOUR VOWS #2 (Marvel Comics)
The art for renew your vows was much better in issue 2. This was a very good read. pic.twitter.com/BaEuuQ4L1u
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows 2 is simply amazing. Secret Wars may be Marvel's best crossover ever. It's def the best in 10 yrs. #ncbd
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
ARCHIE #1 (Archie Comics)
Im not sure what I was expecting from Archie #1. Looks great. Im going to give it a few more issues. pic.twitter.com/IUbYWshaYd
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
ARCHIE #1: It's another Wordy Waid book, didn't feel like it had a strong enough hook for me to come back.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
Archie was a delight, and a beautiful looking book. Sweet and good natured and funny. But missing zombies. pic.twitter.com/NHcDvgJ4ZI
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
I've never for about Archie, until today. Now I'm hooked for at least this arc thanks to Waid and Staples.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
BATMAN #42 (DC Comics)
I like Batman still, the art is amazing. This story and its compression isnt my favorite. Still good though. pic.twitter.com/rOP1d0vExO
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Batman was a lot of fun. This new direction has brought new life to the book. As always the art is fantastic. pic.twitter.com/NPXCyATdXV
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
Batman 42 is really good. That last page got me really excited. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
Batman #42 is exactly what I want from superhero comics. Spectacular.
— Chase Magnett (@ReverendMagnett) July 8, 2015
BIG MAN PLANS #4 (Image Comics)
Big Man Plans was maybe the most brutal comic series ive read. Maybe ever? And so good too. pic.twitter.com/VsUrvHgW9S
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
BLACK SCIENCE #16 (Image Comics)
Black Science never fails to keep you hooked from page one to page last. I love this series. pic.twitter.com/w8DyZte8XF
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Black Science is so good. Issue 16 is amazing. I don't want to wait until November for more! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
BLOODSHOT REBORN #4 (Valiant Entertainment)
Bloodshot Reborn has been a great gory read. a deeper story than you would expect from a title like this. pic.twitter.com/fnu8YWqyOY
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Bloodshot Reborn #4 might be the best comic I've read this week, or at least the most ominous.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
BLOODSTRIKE #1 (Image Comics)
I read every single page of Bloodstrike. Bloodstrike was a comic I read. Its published by Image Comics. pic.twitter.com/f7fHxmHzzR
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
I love the way this arrow is positioned in Bloodstrike #1. pic.twitter.com/kdh5PsDoI3
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 7, 2015
Future Historians: This is a comic book, circa 2015. pic.twitter.com/dsdOtrCXDu
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 7, 2015
I like the way the hand envelops the gun, like an old tree growing around an abandoned bicycle. pic.twitter.com/L84hjvoylr
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 7, 2015
Bloodstrike 1 has a few original moments in it, but mostly it's still a knockoff of other established characters.At least it's bloody! #ncbd
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
CHEER UP ONE SHOT (Alternative Press)
Of all the great books I read today, I think Cheer Up might be my favorite. pic.twitter.com/nFpTZQ1ztz
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
CIVIL WAR #1 (Marvel Comics)
Civil War #1 was awesome. One of the few $5 marvel books I feel I got my moneys worth on. pic.twitter.com/LC0Ar0I5EX
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Ok I think Civil War might be my favorite Secret Wars tie-in yet. So tense, and the Yu art was fantastic. pic.twitter.com/6NV43OlRjE
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
Civil War 1 is a very fascinating and well thought out Secret Wars Tie-In. I thoroughly enjoyed it. #Ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
COFFIN HILL #20 (Vertigo Comics)
Coffin Hill 20 is a satisfying end to a very enjoyable series. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
CONSTANTINE THE HELLBLAZER #2 (DC Comics)
Really enjoying Constantine so far. The art is fantastic. pic.twitter.com/JQ0Ah2HKdj
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Constantine the Hellblazer 2 is magnificent. It showcases his flaws and gives a lot of insight into how he views the world. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
Constantine: The Hellblazer #2 is that pretty girl in the bar that chatters endlessly and never lets you get a word in.
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
Love the Black Canary nod in Constantine 🙂 pic.twitter.com/II8jhPP3qg
— Katie Scarlett (@KatieScarlett94) July 8, 2015
DASH #3 (Northwest Press)
DASH #3: hehe I love the characters in this series! What a blast to read! pic.twitter.com/qjwnU50S0l
— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) July 9, 2015
DESCENDER #5 (Image Comics)
Descender stressed me out this week! Too many characters in peril! I cant wait for the next issue! pic.twitter.com/Sj9OmZikzF
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
GHOST RACERS #2 (Marvel Comics)
Ghost Racers is a guilty pleasure. This second issue was pure adrenaline. pic.twitter.com/v52Pt2Dzg8
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Ghost Racers 2 is a lot better than I expected it to be. It's a fun read. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
GOD IS DEAD #38 (Avatar Press)
God is Dead 38 is pretty good, but that backup story (while interesting) had nothing to do with the gods. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
GOTHAM ACADEMY #8 (DC Comics)
Gotham Academy still as good as ever. pic.twitter.com/nXZ39XsEpX
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) July 8, 2015
HARROW COUNTY #3 (Dark Horse Comics)
Im really loving Harrow County. Awesome art and great story telling. Buy this book people! pic.twitter.com/Qbg9QQMUCt
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
HARROW COUNTY #3: amazing writing & just look at the art…that face, the color, wow pic.twitter.com/7Drh2yPfzL
— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) July 9, 2015
Harrow County 3 is great. Emmy acknowledges what she is and chooses to be good rather than evil. I really love this series. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
INFERNO #3 (Marvel Comics)
Inferno number three was really great. Loving this series. pic.twitter.com/3diVdEDCHa
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Inferno 3 is pretty action packed and has a nice little twist at the end. It's not surprising, just well managed. I liked it! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
INJECTION #3 (Image Comics)
INJECTION #3: The best Shalvey work to date, Ellis exposes the secret histories of Earth and dares you to keep up.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
Injection 3 is really good, but also a challenging story. There's a lot going on and it's not easy to decipher everything. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
Injection #3 overwhelming: art in a subtle, overtaking sense & writing in a consistent "wtf are they saying?" sense pic.twitter.com/X7Ci2WsQAK
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
INVADER ZIM #1 (ONI Press)
I had no idea I had this level of nostalgia for Invader Zim. I read this with my oldest son too. We loved it. pic.twitter.com/4jkRUE5TwG
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
nothing makes me happier than Recap Kid confirming on the second page that Gaz is going to be in the Invader Zim comic i'm about to read
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
Invader Zim definitely loses something without an audio component & it's not much of a standalone issue for new readers. However, fans of
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
the show will be pleased to rediscover all the details they had forgotten & probably find it an enjoyable read.
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
JUSTICE LEAGUE UNITED #11 (DC Comics)
I'm so happy that Jeff Parker's affinity for Mera carried over to Justice League United #11. He's made her a legitimate force in the DCU.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
LANDO #1 (Marvel Comics)
Not sure how this would fit into movie continuity but outside of that, Lando was a solid first issue. Great art. pic.twitter.com/FBOMn8GoOY
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Lando 1 is the start of another stellar Star Wars tie-in. It's exactly what I hoped it would be and I loved it! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
MASTER OF KUNG-FU #3 (Marvel Comics)
Master of Kung Fu has kept me surprisingly entertained. Really good tie in pic.twitter.com/BNOfwLAXtJ
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Master of Kung-Fu 3 continues to be incredible! Read it. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
MRS. DEADPOOL AND THE HOWLING COMMANDOS #2 (Marvel Comics)
Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos 2 has some very funny moments. I'm really enjoying this series. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
NEGATIVE SPACE #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
I really loved the first issue of Negative Space. The twist at the end totally hooked me. pic.twitter.com/vVzr8eiY4G
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
NEGATIVE SPACE #1: crazy, surreal & thoughtful–can't wait to find out what the hell's going on pic.twitter.com/uxOG4QagHN
— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) July 9, 2015
NEGATIVE SPACE #1: Full of wry creepy existentialism and gorgeous indie art sensibility. pic.twitter.com/HSxHgpQvhv
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
This panel from the first page of Negative Space #1 perfectly encompasses how depression feels pic.twitter.com/fXxoZB7tSc
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
So you all were right about Negative Space #1. Incredibly stirring comic.
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
ODDLY NORMAL #8 (Image Comics)
Oddly Normal is strangely wonderful. More people should be reading this book. pic.twitter.com/tMuHAhllAN
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
PISCES #3 (Image Comics)
Its been a slow burn but I am enjoying the art immensely in Pisces. pic.twitter.com/tsAY1PBIDg
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
Pisces 3 is as excellent and bizarre as the first two issues, but the story is finally making a little more sense. I'm enjoying it. #ncbd
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
REBELS #4 (Dark Horse Comics)
If you aren't reading Rebels you are missing out on some truly fantastic Historical Fiction. Awesome character work. pic.twitter.com/IubRMdZSK3
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
REBELS #4: Superb historical fiction with gritty & smart detail, without all of the whitewashed nostalgia, how to love the US, warts & all.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
RUNAWAYS #2 (Marvel Comics)
Runaways 2 is a lot darker than I expected it to be. It's pretty good though! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
OH DAMN, RUNAWAYS #2!
Now THAT'S how a comic kills off characters effectively!
— Ray Sonne (@RaySonne) July 8, 2015
SAGA #30 (Image Comics)
I understand that some people are getting Saga burnout but I still love every issue. pic.twitter.com/1IeQt1p1rZ
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
I thought Saga had a strong finish to this arc. Hard to raise kids when everyone's chasing you across the galaxy. pic.twitter.com/P2mtq77smB
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
Saga is Saga. Issue 30 is great as usual. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SAVIOR #4 (Image Comics)
Savior 4 advances the story quite a bit. You guys should check out the trade when it's available. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SECRET WARS 2099 #3 (Marvel Comics)
Secret Wars 2099 issue 3 takes an interesting turn at the end. I'm enjoying this one too. #Ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SHUTTER #13 (Image Comics)
I really cant tell you enough how much I love reading Shutter. Fast paced, engaging and great twists and turns. pic.twitter.com/yDyo8FYA05
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Shutter 13 is incredible and @joekeatinge is a master of the last page reveals. I love this series! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SIRENS #4 (BOOM! Studios)
I want to like George Perez's Sirens #4, but like the previous 3 issues I just cant. At least the art remains top quality.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
SPIDER-ISLAND #1 (Marvel Comics)
Spider-Island wont blow you away but it is a fun first issue to what I hope is a good Secret Wars mini. pic.twitter.com/cBhNPwrmrK
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Spider Island 1 has some interesting moments. I like Venom's plan to fight the infection. Looking forward to more. #Ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SPIDER-VERSE #3 (Marvel Comics)
Spider-Ham's face seriously freaked me out in Edge of Spider-Verse. Worked well for this issue. pic.twitter.com/3cKthfufo1
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
Spider-Verse 3 is decent. I'm kinda over all the alternate spider-men though. Spider-Ham doesn't count. He's hilarious.
#ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
SQUADRON SINISTER #2 (Marvel Comics)
Squadron Sinister was on the edge for not getting picked up today but Im really glad I did. Good second issue. pic.twitter.com/Q0TM0BPMA0
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015
I really enjoyed Squadron Sinister. Villains turning on each other is predictable, but it's really fun to watch here. pic.twitter.com/Lsaoc3aiQO
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
Every member of the Squadron Sinister is twisted. Issue 2 is great. I loved it! #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN #1 (IDW Publishing)
I really enjoyed this first issue of Star Trek Green Lantern. They did a great job setting up a fun crossover. pic.twitter.com/Q6LRrJxguI
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
STAR TREK/GREEN LANTERN #1: It's a really fun old school team up, great covers by Garry Brown, Jae Lee, and Francavilla.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
STARVE #2 (Image Comics)
Wow Starve #2 was great. Do not trade wait this book. Its more than you would ever expect. pic.twitter.com/poeA0RK4JL
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
STARVE #2: It's probably the best new series of 2015.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
Starve is really good comics. I want a steak after reading it. Zezelj and Stewart's art is terrific, so atmospheric. pic.twitter.com/KA9eT0nSHQ
— James Kaplan (@sinisterjhk) July 9, 2015
STRANGE FRUIT #1 (BOOM! Studios)
I think the 1st issue of Strange Fruit is fine. It didnt blow me away, fairly formulaic setup but I want to read more pic.twitter.com/GVjSmMnTbm
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
STRANGE FRUIT #1: Friends have criticized the race politics of this book, the bigger transgression to me is that it's just boring.
— Justin Giampaoli (@ThirteenMinutes) July 8, 2015
Strange Fruit #1 is well constructed, but lacks heart.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
THE TOMORROWS #1 (Dark Horse Comics)
The Tomorrows has beautiful art and an action packed story. Dont leave this on the rack today. pic.twitter.com/zzMy8CGS8u
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
THE TOMORROWS #1: I loved this book so much! I can't pick just one panel… pic.twitter.com/qDiYueJ2Cc
— Kirk (@kirkvanlund) July 9, 2015
I think I'm going to enjoy The Tomorrows. Sci-fi, don't control me motherfuckers story with some dope art. pic.twitter.com/DIXurKD9q4
— Mike Lepine (@lepineisme) July 8, 2015
UNITY #20 (Valiant Entertainment)
Unity #20 is another solid issue from Matt Kindt that suffers from a jarring shift in art styles.
— Dan Gehen (@gehendj) July 8, 2015
WALKING DEAD #144 (Image Comics)
Well damn, walking dead. Yikes. pic.twitter.com/9p5yUQThYT
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 8, 2015
All I can say about Walking Dead 144 is "Holy Shit". This is an important issue. #ncbd #comics
— Comical Podcast (@ComicalPodcast) July 8, 2015
What a great day for comics. What a great day talking to you all about them. My stack is done, lets do it again in 7! pic.twitter.com/cr1mywcmvr
— Aaron Meyers (@AaronMeyers) July 9, 2015