Buying comics can be an expensive hobby. A lot of fans simply can’t afford everything they’re interested in, due to rising prices and the over-saturation of the market with superhero titles.
That’s why we’re here. Every week, the Multiversity staff is asked “What would you buy this week if you couldn’t go over $20?” and shares their reasons why, in order to help others who might have similar tastes make their own decisions in buying comics on a budget. Be sure to leave your own picks in the comments!
Kevin’s Picks:
“Far Sector” #1 ($3.99) – Of all the second wave of Young Animal titles, this was the one that I’ve been the most excited about. Not only does it have one my favorite artists at DC right now, Jamal Campbell, but this is Hugo Award winner N.K. Jemisin’s comic debut. On a Green Lantern title no less. Every aspect of this book seems brilliant on paper, and you bet I’ll be digging into this first issue.
“Superman” #17 ($3.99) – Alright so the Legion long game is over, what happens now for Superman? Brian Bendis seems to be digging into part 2 of his larger Super-story as Clark gets ready to reveal his identity? But like for real this time? Maybe this one’ll stick. Either way, Kevin Maguire art.
“Fallen Angels” #1 ($4.99) – The last of the Dawn of X debuts, and the one everyone has been talking about as sort of the straggler or step-child. I can’t wait for this to blow all the expectations out of the water.
“Runaways” #27 ($3.99) – Finally, still one of the best ongoings at Marvel. And this new status quo is hilarious and sweet and wonderful. Buy this book!
Total: $16.96
Vince’s Picks:
“Far Sector” #1 ($3.99) – Surprise, surprise, a Young Animal book written by N.K. Jemisin, with art from Jamal Campbell (career-best work being done here), featuring an exciting new Green Lantern character is good. Who would have thunk it? This really feels like the next big boon for “Green Lantern” as a property. The potential is sky-high.
“Cosmo: The Mighty Martian” #1 ($3.99) – Ian Flynn and Tracy Yardley’s last “Cosmo” series brought adventure and genuine laughs to fill the hole of Sonic the Hedgehog having left Archie Comics. If you liked that long-running series, believe me when I say that “Cosmo” is cut from a similar cloth.
“Unsacred” #1 ($3.99) – After being so enamored with Mirka Andolfo’s last gorgeous and tasteful bit of erotica, “Unnatural”, I am absolutely checking out whatever she puts out next. “Unsacred” appears on its face to be another variation on similar themes or situations, but I don’t know much about it apart from what’s in the solicitation, and I’d like to be surprised again by something she’s created. Looking forward to it!
Final Verdict: $11.97
Jason’s Picks:
“Unsacred” #1 ($3.99)‒ I first head of Mirka Andolfo’s work when a good friend recommended “Unnatural.” After reading that I promised I would read whatever Andolfo wrote or drew. So here I am! It helps that “Un-Sacred” looks absolutely hilarious and fun!
“Doctor Mirage” #4 ($3.99)‒ The last three issues of Valiants latest “Doctor Mirage” mini-series has been absolutely phenomenal! Making it a no brainer for me to carry on with issue 4.
“Far Sector” #1 ($3.99)‒ Honestly when I heard about “Far Sector” I had absolutely no interest whatsoever. Why do I care about another human Green Lantern? There are already four earth based human lanterns! Then I saw the art and had to pick my jaw off the ground.
“Tales From The Dark Multiverse: Blackest Night” #1 ($5.99)‒ I hate zombie stories, they’ve never been my jam. But, I loved “Blackest Night” growing yep. That and the other “Tales From The Dark Multiverse” have been fun. Always been a fan of what if type stories!
Total:$17.96. Hey look! Same price as last week!
Mark’s Pick:
“Our Encounters with Evil” ($17.99)— In 2017, “Mr. Higgins Comes Home” easily ranked in my top five comics for the year. However, it wasn’t a series that needed a sequel, and so it never crossed my mind that there would be one. However, artist Warwick Johnson-Cadwell kept posting images online—clearly, he still had a lot of creative energy he wanted to expend on these characters and this world. And then suddenly a sequel announced, this time with Johnson-Cadwell shouldering both writing and art duties, and I’ve been eagerly anticipating it ever since. I’m happy to report, it was well worth the wait.
Continued below“Folklords” #1 ($3.99)— Matt Kindt writing and Matt Smith on art duties. That’s all I need to know. I’m sold. I’ll pre-order the hardcover collection right now. In fact, I already did.
Total: $21.98. (Brian, I swear, I am trying to keep this under $20.)
Brian’s Picks:
“Superman” #17 ($3.99) – Sentences I never thought I would type: Brian Bendis is helping to create the DC Universe I want to read. Case in point: “Superman” went from a slug fest with Diet Doomsday, but has now turned into a book about how the past, the present, and the future collide, and how Superman is stuck at the center at all of that. This book is bringing in some of my all-time favorite Superman stuff, and I cannot wait.
“Our Encounters With Evil” ($17.99) – A little corner of the Mignolaverse that I truly adore is the one that Warwick Johnson-Cadwell is revisiting here: Mignola’s hapless vampire hunters. Half Hammer Horror, half bumbling Clouseau, this collection of short adventures should tide me over until, hopefully, a new volume appears in a few years.
Total: $21.98 – I feel your pain, Mark.
Erik’s Picks:
“Family Tree” #1 ($3.99) – Jeff Lemire continues his prolific output with a new creator owned series from Image. Throw in Phil Hester and this will be the first thing I read this Wednesday.
“History of the Marvel Universe” #5 ($4.99) – Waid and Rodriguez continue the colossal task of compiling the history of the Marvel universe. This has been an absolute treat to read every month and considering how massive of an undertaking it is, Waid and Rodriguez are making decades of continuity by hundreds of creators seem streamlined, logical, and most of all, fun!
Total: $8.98
