With the release of Jurassic World this week everyone’s gone a little dino-crazy! I can’t blame them, dinosaurs are pretty cool. Luckily it’s not only the big screen that gets all the dinosaur action, comics are in on it too! Inside are 5 comics featuring dinosaurs that you should read. Each pick has it’s own flavour to these magnificent beasts and should definitely keep you on a dinosaur high after seeing Jurassic World.
After a short break from this column, the monthly comics you should read list is back! This June I showcase all kinds of comics featuring ancient dinosaurs, plants that fight zombies, everyone’s favourite space tree, a long distance relationship, 1990’s nostalgia and much more!
In June Superman’s life is getting a huge shake-up with his identity exposed, a new costume and him coming to terms with a new power which all leaves him essentially human for short periods of time. These changes will be explored in the upcoming “Truth” storylines, which will encompass Superman, Action Comics, Batman/Superman and Superman/Wonder Woman. To make this Superman event easier to digest I have created the Superman: Truth Reading Guide, which lists all the titles involved, lead-in titles, dates, creative teams and more.
In the final week of May, DC Comics have released the last batch of original sneak peek stories aimed at being new reader friendly. This week features stories for Batgirl, Black Canary, Constantine: The Hellblazer, Cyborg, Earth 2: Society, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Justice League United, Sinestro, Superman/Wonder Woman and We Are Robin.
Earlier in the month Stjepan Sejic put has put up his charming dark fantasy, Death Vigil, up online for free. The intention of doing so is to get it in front of as many eyeballs as possible in order to keep the series alive, and further than the originally intended 8 issues. From there there readers can decide if they enjoyed the series and pick it up digitally or when the trade paperback comes out in July. I’m here to tell you where you can find these free issues and, hopefully, in the process help you discover what could be your new favorite comic.
In a third week in a row, DC Comics have released original sneak peek stories aimed at being new reader friendly. This week features stories for Batman Beyond, Batman/Superman, Catwoman, Gotham Academy, Grayson, Martian Manhunter, New Suicide Squad, Robin: Son of Batman, Secret Six and Teen Titans.
In a second week in a row, DC Comics have released original sneak peek stories aimed at being new reader friendly. This week features stories for Action Comics, Batmite, Aquaman, Bizarro, Deathstroke, Dr Fate, Gotham by Midnight, Green Lantern: Lost Army, Justice League 3001 and Lobo.
Dark Horse Comics are no stranger to horror and supernatural comics, being one of best publishers in the genre. This week sees them release Harrow County, a new comic series which mixes the horror they are known for with southern gothic fairy tale elements. Take peek to find an eerie preview inside.
DC Comics is releasing 8-page original stories featuring the new series and jumping on points in June. This will give people a taste of what’s to come and help them decide if these comics appeal to them. This week features stories for Detective Comics, Doomed, Green Arrow, Green Lantern, Red Hood/Arsenal, Midnighter, Section Eight, The Omega Men, Prez and Starfire.
Throughout April I’ve been asking people to read Avengers: Rage of Ultron so we could discuss it as part of the How to Love Comics Book Club! Let’s jump into the discussion.
