Join me in welcoming another New Comic Book Day!
Most comic publishers have now resumed regularly scheduled new releases, at it wouldn’t be a Wednesday without new comics like NO ONE’S ROSE & OLD HAUNTS.
After a brief hiatus our Top 5 Comics to buy list returns. This week has quite a few more new issues then we’ve seen since the break occurred back in March. So without further ado, here are my picks for books out this week (and one from last week).
FAR SECTOR #6 -$3.99
Publisher – DC Comics
Creators – N.K. Jemisin, Jamal Campbell, Deron Bennett
Tensions in the City Enduring are high as the Emotion Exploit-the mandatory genetic tech that strips citizens of their emotions in the name of peace-is up for referendum. But Jo’s attentions are divided when Councilor Marth makes a surprising and distinctly emotional overture…
NO ONE’S ROSE #2 – $3.99
Publisher – Vault Comics
Creators – Emily Horn, Zac Thompson, Alberto Alburquerque, Raul Angulo, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, Adam Gorham
In the chaotic aftermath of the parade, siblings Tenn and Seren are left to contemplate the future of The Green Zone. As the Eco-Utopia’s precarious balance is exposed, Tenn’s future as a bio-engineer is threatened, while Seren learns what it means to join “the symbiotic real.”
OLD HAUNTS #1 – $3.99
Publisher – AWA (Artists Writers & Artisans Inc.)
Creators – Rob Williams, Ollie Masters, Lee Loughridge, Laurence Campbell, Sal Cipriano
Three Made Men, standing at the brink of retirement, find their unbreakable bond put to the ultimate test when they are suddenly assaulted by the ghosts of their past. Confronted by decades of buried secrets – resentments, affairs, doublecrosses, and murders – the three friends have no choice but to unearth the deepest, darkest sin from their past and pray they don’t find an empty grave.
FAITHLESS II #1 – $3.99
Publisher – BOOM! Studios
Creators – Brian Azzarello, Maria Llovet, Andworld Design, Kris Anka
Faith, and her lovers, Louis (a.k.a. The Devil) and Poppy (his daughter), bring magic and chaos to the streets of Italy. Turin, known as the epicenter of black magic, is also a place of high fashion, art, and literature. Now, Faith is in the center of it all and with that, her own power grows. But any power comes with a price. Faith has only just begun to pay for hers. Curious about this blockbuster occult sex thriller? This is your new jumping-on point!
MOUNTAINHEAD #4 – $3.99
Publisher – IDW Publishing
Creators – John Lees, Ryan Lee, Doug Garbark, Shawn Lee
The most shocking series of the year continues with its most relentlessly suspenseful chapter yet! A snowstorm has fallen over the town of Braeriach, and an onslaught of terror has come with it. For as long as he can remember, Abraham has been raised to run at the first sign of trouble, but this time there may be nowhere to go. Everything changes in this harrowing, unmissable penultimate issue!
If you’re looking for more great series, check out: Decorum #2, Amethyst #3, Something is Killing the Children #7, Miles Morales Spiderman #17 & Adventureman #1.