Transformers #80.5 On Free Comic Book DAy

The Transformers return on Free Comic Book Day!  Not that they ever went any where but they are returning to their original Marvel Comics continuity, when IDW releases issue #80.5 on Free Comic Book Day 2012!  The story will take place right where the original Marvel series left off!  A lot of grew up reading those classic Marvel stories and now they shall continue!  Till all are one!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

It's Wednesday and time for new comics.  One I'm sure you have seen all over the news as Marvel continues to try and be cutting edge by killing off long time characters,  Hawkeye, then Captain America, soon to be Spidey and today it's the Human Torch.  Really Marvel?  By now we all know there's no point in killing off a comic book character because they always come back!  Anyways, on to the funny books!

Star Wars: Darth Vader & The Lost Command #1

Written By Haden Blackman
Art By Rick Leonardi

Still haunted by the events in Revenge of the Sith, Darth Vader must set aside his past and put his future on hold for a mission to the mysterious Ghost Nebula to locate-and if possible, rescue-a missing Imperial expeditionary force. But what seems a perfect opportunity to lose himself in his duty is complicated by two factors: he is paired with a willful yet highly competent co-commander, and the officer they are being sent to locate is the son of Vader's rising nemesis, Moff Tarkin. 

Infestation #1

Written By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art By David Messina

It begins here! The first-ever IDW event, which affects the Transformers, G.I. Joe, Ghostbusters, and Star Trek universes! This dimensions-spanning storyline begins with a specially priced 40-page story by Abnett & Lanning (The Thanos Imperative) and David Messina (True Blood). Something goes horribly awry in the Zombies vs Robots universe, threatening to tear many of IDW's biggest realities asunder! Don't miss the IDW event ten years in the making!

Fantastic Four #587

One of the four shall fall!  Yes Marvel is killing another character only to bring them back later so check it out.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

We are half way through the week and that means new comics!  Here they are!

Dr Who Volume 2 #1

The Eleventh Doctor era starts here! When the TARDIS becomes infected with holographic spam, the Doctor, Amy, and Rory are forced to land on an alien world, but it's been targeted for invasion by intergalactic mercenaries!
Don't miss the first adventures of the new Doctor and his companions in the latest volume of this critically acclaimed series

Mass Effect: Evolution #1

Written By Mac Walters & John Jackson Miller 

Art Vy Omar Francia

Mass Effect 2 lead writer Mac Walters reveals the origin of our galaxy's most mysterious powerbroker-The Illusive Man! With co-writer John Jackson Miller (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic) and artist Omar Francia (Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2), Walters chronicles humanity's first deadly days on the galactic stage and uncovers the pivotal role The Illusive Man played in it all! Available only in comics, this essential piece of Mass Effect canon offers new insights for existing fans, while the focus on humanity's first steps into the wider Mass Effect universe provides a riveting story of action and intrigue for sci-fi readers of all stripes! 

 The Walking Dead Weekly #3

Written By  ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art & Cover TONY MOORE


Get caught up as you wait for the tv show to return! Now, reunited with his family Rick Grime's focus shifts from survival to protection. It’s one thing to know that you have to watch your back every second of every day. It’s another thing entirely to have to worry about losing your family in the blink of an eye.

 Buffy The Vampire Slayer #40

Season Eight has at last brought Buffy the long way home, and betrayal comes in the shape of the closest, most unexpected individual of all. Reeling from their losses, the Scoobies will never be the same again

Series creator Joss Whedon and series artist Georges Jeanty bring you the biggest Buffy finale ever!

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

It's a new year and new comics to buy, here's what you will find this week!

Batman Beyond #1

Written By Adam Beechen

Art By Ryan Benjamin & John Stanisci

Yep, you read that right - the future of the DC Universe continues, as Batman Beyond becomes an ongoing series! Terry McGinnis and Bruce Wayne are stronger than ever after the battle with "Hush" brought their alliance close to the breaking point. But now a super-powered criminal has gotten in way over his head — and the whole Justice League has come to Neo-Gotham to hunt him down! To top it all off, the crook's taken hostages... including Terry's mom! It's the start of a story that will change Terry's life — and the Beyond universe — forever. 

Transformers Prime #1

This is the prequel to the new hit TV Show! Based on the all-new animated series! Join Cliffjumper and Arcee as they battle their way through Decepticon forces in a desperate adventure to learn the secrets of Space Bridge Technology! Starscream, the Decepticon enforcer stands in their way, not just from the mission, but to rejoin Optimus Prime and his Autobots as well! 

Starman/Congorilla

Written By James Robinson

Art By Brett Booth

In this tie-in to the "JLA Omega" storyline, the new blue and gold team of Congorilla and Mikaal Tomas work to unlock the secrets behind the toxic Omega Man's dark energy, which encases Washington D.C. To do this they must embark on a quest to find the Fountain of Youth, encountering diverse heroes from the DCU along the way including Animal Man, Sirocco and a certain wonder dog named Rex. And all the while, Mikaal and Congorilla must outrun and outwit a cadre of terrorist assassins from Gorilla City. This is a breakneck chase through the DCU, but with a serious end-goal – saving the lives of their fellow members of the JLA!

 

Ultimate Comics: Captain America #1

Written By Jason Aaron

Art By Ron Garney

Captain America meets his ultimate nemesis-the Captain America of the Vietnam War! As new enemies face off, old secrets from the super soldier project are revealed. From the superstar Wolverine: Weapon X creative team of Jason Aaron and Ron Garney, get ready for a hard hitting story of one man's quest to serve his country...and the sacrifices he must make.

SWAGAPALOOZA! Comics Of The Week

New comics hit stores tomorrow, but here's a head start on what you might want to go buy! Well at least two books!

Dungeons & Dragons #1 

Written ByJohn Rogers

Art By Andrea Di Vito

The D&D nerds will love this! Beginning a new era in Dungeons & Dragons history! The genre-defining roleplaying game gets its first ongoing series in more than 20 years! Join writer John Rogers (Blue Beetle) and artist Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) as they bring us a tale of high adventure and deep secrets. Adric Fell leads a band of heroes in a world where civilization has been reduced to a few scattered points of light amid a rising tide of shadows. 

Batman: The Return Of Bruce Wayne #6 (of 6)

Written by Grant Morrison
Art by lee Garbett

Grant Morrison and BATGIRL artist Lee Garbett deliver the final chapter of this time-spanning epic! With Bruce Wayne just steps away from returning to present day Gotham City, the timestream might have a few more surprises in store for The Dark Knight! Do not miss this issue, as it paves the way for the shocking future era of Batman!

SWAGAPALOOZA!! Comics Of The Week!

Ok so I renamed the comic picks Swagalooza.  Too much? Good? Really lame? Ah well it works for now!! So there's some of the books you will find in stores tomorrow and I lok to expand this column to other comic store swag soon!!!!


Five Days To Die #1

Written By Andy Schmidt

Art By Chee 

An action comic in the vein of 24 or a jason Statham movie Five Days To Die is about Ray Crisara, a tough cop who's survived a terrible car accident, discovers his wife is dead and his daughter is in critical condition.

Believing this was a planned hit by the city's drug lord he's been pursuing, Ray's brain injury leaves him five days before he dies to either track the killer, or be there for his little girl. Ray's clock is ticking!

 
 Wolverine #1
Written By Jason Aaron
Art By Renato Guedes
Cover by Jae Lee

Acclaimed author Jason Aaron and superstar artist Renato Guedes launch an all-new ongoing Wolverine series as Wolverine goes to hell…literally! Someone's out to destroy Wolverine-permanently, and they may have succeeded. But if Wolverine's soul is in hell, how is his body terrorizing those closest to him?





Buffy The Vampire Slayer #36

Written By Joss WhedonArt By Georges Jeanty, Andy Owens, & Michelle Madsen
Covers by Jo Chen & Georges Jeanty 

The Big Bad-Twilight finally stands revealed, and it's tearing the Scoobies apart, testing the limits of their friendship. Seems like a perfect time for Spike to come back.

Joss Whedon writes the final five issues of Buffy Season 8, taking his greatest characters to places only he can take them! Teamed with series artist Georges Jeanty, Joss counts down to the biggest Buffy final ever-and it starts right here!

This Conan statue hits stores this week also.  I don't know much about it except Diamon Comics was showing it off.  As I research more I look to expand the comic picks to include weekly swag found in stores!!!