Ed McGuinness – Books at Dawn

Comic Book Haul [#43]

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Welcome back to another Comic Book Haul! Today I want to show you what I got this week in comics. I have always been a lover/reader/collector of all sorts of comic books and I can’t wait to show you which ones I got this week.

Scooby Apocalypse #1A & 1D & 1E & 1F & 1G & 1H

Writer: Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis

Artist: Hank Porter

Publisher: DC Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Those meddling kids-Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and their dog, Scooby-Doo-get more ghost-debunking than they bargained for when faced with a fundamental change in their world. The apocalypse has happened. Old rules about logic no longer apply. The creatures of the night are among us, and the crew of the Magical Mystery Machine has to fight to survive-because in the apocalyptic badlands of the near-future, the horrors are real!

DC Universe Rebirth #1A & 1B

Event\Storyline: Rebirth

Writer: Geoff Johns

Artist: Gary Frank, Phil Jimenez, Ethan Van Sciver

Publisher: DC Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $2.99

It all begins here. Do not skip to the last page. Do not let a friend or message board ruin this comic for you. The future (and past) of the DC Universe starts here. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!
THEY SAID IT: “Rebirth is about focusing in on the core of the character and their respective universe,” says writer and DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns. “It brings back what has been lost, the legacy of the characters, the love and the hope of the DCU!”

Batgirl #52

Writer: Brendan Fletcher

Artist: Eleonora Carlini

Publisher: DC Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $2.99

With her friends starting new lives and Burnside changing all around her, it’s time for Batgirl to decide what her next adventure will be-and it just might take her around the world!

Captain America: Steve Rogers #1A & 1B

Writer: Nick Spencer

Artist: Jesus Saiz

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $4.99

He’s back! The original Sentinel of Liberty returns, with a new shield, a new team, and a new mission! And he’s not the only one who’s back! Like the saying goes– cut off one LIMB, two more will take its place! HAIL HYDRA!

Deadpool #12

Writer: Gerry Duggan

Artist: Scott Koblish

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

• Deadpool 2099 returns!
• Plus: Who is Zenpool 2099?
• I hope they fight! (They do!)

Nighthawk #1A & 1B

Writer: David Walker

Artist: Ramon Villalobos

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Straight from the pages of SQUADRON SUPREME comes one of the most brutal super heroes of the Marvel Universe. Nighthawk is Chicago’s dark protector, dispensing swift, decisive justice to those that truly deserve it. When the city’s shadiest power brokers turn up murdered in gristly ways, the apparent work of an inventive serial killer, Nighthawk must ask himself, Does this predator deserve to be caught? Who is the killer? What is he after? What does he want from Nighthawk? To answer these questions, Nighthawk must first look in the mirror.

Spider-Man / Deadpool #5

Writer: Joe Kelly

Artist: Ed McGuinness

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

• What the heck does this cover image mean?!
• Gotta grab this mag to find out, True Believers.
• PLUS! The truth about that weirdness at Parker Industries begins to be revealed!

Jem and the Holograms #15A & 15B

Writer: Kelly Thompson

Artist: Sophie Campbell

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

DARK JEM part 5 of 5! Silica’s band The Sickness take over the Misfits’ Tour-and the Holograms have to work with the Misfits to stop her! And just as things look hopeless, an unexpected guest shows up in appropriately dramatic fashion to help save the day… or maybe bask in their destruction!

Afterlife with Archie #9A & 9B

Writer: Roberto Aguirre Sacasa

Artist: Francesco Francavilla

Publisher: Archie Comics

Release Date: May 25, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

“Betty: RIP,” Part 4. The Horror began in Riverdale when Reggie Mantle struck and killed Jughead’s beloved pooch Hot Dog. Since then, Reggie has been living with this secret knowledge-and terrible guilt. With no one to talk to about it, Reggie has started to crack under the strain. He is seeing visions of his dead friends – or are they literal ghosts? When an act of kindness prompts a confession from him, Reggie must decide for himself, once and for all-is there any good within him? Or is Reggie, as we’ve always suspected, beyond redemption?

There ya have it! My Comic Book Haul for this week. Let me know if you guys read any of these series and let’s spark a conversation!

Until next time,

Comic Book Haul [#38]

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Classic Captain Canuck #1A & 1B

Writer: Ed Brisson

Artist: George Freeman

Publisher: Chapter House

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $4.99

The original Captain Canuck is back in a brand new ongoing series! Trapped in the past, and pursued by the enigmatic aliens that gave him his powers, Captain Canuck must fight to return to his own time before it is too late! All New Captain Canuck #1 is the perfect jumping on point for new readers and the triumphant return longtime fans have been waiting for!

Harley’s Little Black Book #3

Writer: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti

Artist: Joseph Michael Linsner

Publisher: DC Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $4.99

The most ghost-filled mansion on Coney Island has been demolished-and unfortunately, every one of its spirits has decided that Harley’s hacienda is the hot new hangout to haunt! It sure is convenient, then, that Zatanna is currently booked at Big Tony’s cabaret show! It’s up to Harley and Zatanna to convince all of those ghosts to move on to the next world…but if you think Harley’s got problems now, just wait until you see the ectoplasmic baggage these specters are packing!

Grumpy Cat And Pokey #3A & 3B & 3C

Writer: Ben McCool

Artist: Agnes Garbowska

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Grumpy Cat tells Pokey a story of one of her ‘ancestors’, the infamous Cat With No Smile. It’s a tale of the Old West with gun-toting felines, tail-chasing canines, and the biggest catnip heist in American history. Meanwhile, our curmudgeonly kitty takes a road trip with Pokey and Dog… with the intent to sabotage everyone’s fun and turn the car around for home! And finally, the cats find a drone hidden in the garage, resulting in an unintended flight and crash landing in the desert. Enjoy more misadventures and mopey expressions from the World’s Grumpiest Cat!

Jem and the Holograms #14

Writer: Kelly Thompson, Sophie Campbell

Artist: Sophie Campbell, M. Victoria Robado

Publisher: IDW Publishing

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

The HOLOGRAMS reluctantly try to disconnect SYNERGY to stop the DARK JEM infection from spreading-but it’s far too late. SYNERGY is gone… and what’s taken her place isn’t under anyone’s control. In fact-SILICA is striking out on her own!

Silk #7A & 7B & 7C

Writer: Robbie Thompson

Artist: Tana Ford

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

SPIDER-WOMEN, PART 3!
• Silk comes face-to-face with the Earth-65 Cindy Moon and her family.
• That’s not all she finds digging into S.I.L.K., and her discoveries change everything about this event!

Writer: Rossi Gifford

Artist: Rossi Gifford

Publisher: Chapter House

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Freya and Skoll find what they have been looking for and now must defend themselves from the demon! The exciting conclusion is resolved in this chapter!

Switch #3A & 3B

Writer: Stjepan Sejic

Artist: Stjepan Sejic

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Mary finally learns what the Witchblade’s world is all about as she gets pulled to the other side where she has both friends and enemies…if only she know who was which!

Snowfall #3

Writer: Joe Harris

Artist: Martin Morazzo

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Cooperative forces have come to retrieve the Formulary stolen by the White Wizard long ago, but Project Snowfall is a secret they’ll wish they’d left buried.

Deadpool #10A & 10B

Writer: Gerry Duggan

Artist: Matteo Lolli

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

DEADPOOL VS. SABRETOOTH, Parts II & III!
•  When two unkillable men go to war, there’s bound to be collateral damage.
•  But this time, Deadpool is serious about it.
•  I know, I know-how can Deadpool be serious?

Red Thorn #6

Writer: David Baillie

Artist: Meghan Hetrick

Publisher: Vertigo

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

“Glasgow Kiss,” the first RED THORN epic, comes to an end-and nothing in this world will ever be the same again. In our nerve-shredding finale, you’ll discover the nature of Thorn’s grand plan, and truly understand the many reasons for his rage. But in the end, there’s only one question that counts: can Isla possibly survive this, her greatest trial?

Spider-Man / Deadpool #4

Writer: Joe Kelly

Artist: Ed McGuinness

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: April 20, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Double date, Deadpool style!
• Spider-Man finally agrees to hang out with Deadpool outside of adventures, but he might regret it when he discovers that his date is a friend of Deadpool’s wife, Shiklah, demon queen of Monster Metropolis.
• Who’s Deadpool’s date? Guest-star THOR!

There ya have it! My Comic Book Haul for this week. Let me know if you guys read any of these series and let’s spark a conversation!

Until next time,

Comic Book Haul [#32] | Books at Dawn

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The Amazing Spider-Man #9A & 9B

Writer: Dan Slott

Artist: Matteo Buffagni

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: March 9, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

‘SCORPIO RISING’ STARTS NOW! The Amazing Spider-Man’s latest adventure takes him all across Europe in the final showdown with THE ZODIAC! Scorpio puts his master plan into motion and if he succeeds there’s no way Spider-Man or ANYONE can stop him.

Samurai #1A & 1B

Writer: Jean-Francois Di

Artist: Frederic Genet

Publisher: Titan Books

Release Date: March 9, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

The terrible agon against the treacherous Akuma has been won, and the empire is safe once more. But Takeo has set out for the mysterious Unnamed Island to continue his quest to finally discover the truth about his brother and his family – and the symbolic tattoo that saved his life.

Limbo #5

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Caspar Wijngaard

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: March 9, 2016

Cover Price: $2.99

With our detective missing, Sandy travels through dreams, memories, and the spaces in-between to where the dead reside…

Spider-Gwen #6

Writer: Jason Latour

Artist: Chris Visions

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: March 09, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

The first arc of Radioactive Spider-Gwen reaches its Conclusion! Captain America joins forces with Spider-Gwen again to take down the Green Goblin!

Spider-Man / Deadpool #3A & 3B

Writer: Joe Kelly

Artist: Ed McGuinness

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: March 09, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

The Mercs for Money make their grand debut (in this particular comic series). If you thought Spidey enjoyed the company of ONE Deadpool, wait’ll you see how he handles a BUNCH of them.

There ya have it! My Comic Book Haul for this week. Let me know if you guys read any of these series and let’s spark a conversation!

Until next time,

Comic Book Haul [#28] | Books at Dawn

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Deadpool #7A & 7C

Writer: Gerry Duggan

Artist: Scott Koblish

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Cover Price: $9.99

Twenty-five years ago in February 1991, the New Mutants encountered a blabber mouthed mercenary who tore through Xavier’s mansion and into the very heart of the 1990s. Now, that self-same degenerate is one of the most popular heroes in the world, an Avenger, and maybe the smelliest and grossest person that tumblr swoons over. Come see how Deadpool reacts to life at the top of the world…(hint: he does not handle it well). PLUS: A full array of stories from Deadpool’s new allies, the members of the Mercs for Money!

Limbo #4

Writer: Dan Watters

Artist: Caspar Wijngaard

Publisher: Image Comics

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Cover Price: $2.99

Something is slithering under the stagnant waters of the swamp, and our detective finds himself face to face with some old friends…

Spider-Gwen #5

Writer: Jason Latour

Artist: Chris Visions

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Captain George Stacy has always been a big force in Spider-Gwen’s life. But knowing that his daughter is the Spider-hero swinging around the city has taken its toll on him. Can he come to grips with the knowledge? Can she handle her police captain father if he can’t?

Jughead #4A & 4C

Writer: Chip Zdarsky

Artist: Erica Henderson

Publisher: Archie Comics

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Cover Price: $3.99

Riverdale High has been taken over by a nefarious outside force! Or has it? It’s up to Jughead and Dilton to get proof, but can the mysterious Captain Slackbeard show the way? It’s adventure on the high seas and in the classroom for the gang! Yar!

Harley’s Little Black Book #2

Writer: Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti

Artist: John Timms

Publisher: DC Comics

Release Date: February 10, 2016

Cover Price: $4.99

Guest-starring Green Lantern! Black and red are kind of Harley Quinn’s thing…so when the most unique power ring in the universe crosses her path, she has no choice but to put it on, right? Unfortunately for Harley-and everyone else-this hybrid ring is fueled by rage and death…and things are gonna get out of hand very quickly!