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Comics Should Be Cheap! (12/23/2015)

By | December 22nd, 2015
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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!

Leo’s Picks: 

Chew #53 ($3.50) – Next year is the last year for “Chew” and that’s a truly sad thing. That said, these last couple of issues have made the already insane series even more nuts. We’re at the point where the sky writing, something we saw dozens of issues ago, finally had its meaning revealed. The final several issues of the series should really be a ride.

Venus #1 ($3.99) – Sci-fi set on Venus that compares itself to “The Martian”? That’s something I’ll check out. Boom! has done a pretty decent job lately with some of its sci-fi books, and I’m really hoping they keep it up with this one.

The Paybacks #4 ($3.99) – Don Cates and Eliot Rahal continue to write some of the most fun comics out there with “The Paybacks”. As they group of repo-men superheroes start to get the bottom of the central mystery of the story, there’s sure to be plenty of laughs and action.

Total: $11.48. It’s Christmas time. Take that extra and splurge on some more comics. Or go see Star Wars for the fifth time.

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Kevin’s Picks: 

Batman ’66 Meets The Man From U.N.C.L.E. #1 ($2.99)– I am from the generation that had Adam West as Batman long before Tim Burton came onto the scene. Coming home from school in the mid 1980’s, Batman was on after The Monkees and before the Dukes of Hazard. Yes, it was a glorious time to be alive for sure. So I have a soft spot for that incarnation. U.N.C.L.E. was a little before my time, but I have seen many a re-run. Putting the two together is like peanut butter and jelly. Jeff Parker had an incredible run on “Batman ‘66”, which for my money was one of the best Bat books out there. There is little doubt that trend will continue.

Chew #53 ($3.50)– The finale of one my all-time favorite books is inching closer. While I am bummed, it really has been an incredible ride. I have no doubt Layman & Guillory have a few more tricks up their sleeves.

Last Gang In Town #1 ($3.99)– I have long been fascinated by British punk culture. I grew up during Ramones mania and countless other American punk acts. England was a world away, both literally and figuratively. Having a story that spans through the 1970’s British punk scene to the end of the 1980’s, is right up my alley. While it is unclear what is instore for the series, but “Last Gang In Town” has an excellent premise to build on.

Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat #1 ($3.99)– Jessica Jones was an awesome Netflix series that I have very little to complain about. That introduced me to Hellcat, which I knew about in passing. Marvel has had a lot of success with relaunching female characters, which this appears to be another home run. Hopefully the success of Jessica Jones will open the door for more strong female characters in the Marvel U.

Arcadia #7 ($3.99)– As a tech guy by day, I could appreciate many elements of “Arcadia” beyond the actual story. It has been twisty and thought provoking. With the conclusion on the horizon, I am awaiting some answers and hopefully get some more intense action. “Arcadia” was one of Boom!’s best miniseries this year, which is high praise considering how much content they put out. I hope to see more stories from this universe, but if not, this is a great way to go.

Total: $18.46 – Man, December has been quite the month for comics. Hard to believe that even at year’s end, still so many great books coming out!

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Keith’s Picks:

Dark Knight III: The Master Race #2 ($5.99) – The continuation of a classic can be a perilous gamble. The first issue of “Dark Knight III: The Master Race” was a gamble that paid off. Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello gave us an opening of a tale that was evidence of their craft, while the art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson was phenomenal. The second issue, which is further explored in my early review, is even better.

Nameless #6 ($2.99) – One of the best miniseries of 2015 ends with “Nameless” #6. Writer Grant Morrison and artist Chris Burnham (along with colorist Nathan Fairbairn) have crafted a chillingly gorgeous book intended to horrify as well as excite its readers.

Saga #32 ($2.99) – The final “Saga” of the year drops, with Marko and Alana about to “learn something”. Let’s hope it’s nothing too heart-wrenching.

Robin: Son of Batman #7 ($3.99) – Every issue of the current “Robin War” December event has been worth reading. This chapter should be no different.

Gotham by Midnight #12 ($2.99) – It’s sad to see a fun horror title like this end, but end it must with its twelfth issue. Ray Fawkes has written every issue and I would love to see him explore the Spectre even further in another book.

Total: $18.95 – One of the best Christmas gifts this year is “Dark Knight III: The Master Race” #2. There’s enough action, heart, and a bunch of surprises to keep you on the edge of your seat until next year.

Matt Garcia’s Picks:

The Last Gang in Town #1 ($3.99) – From Simon Oliver and Rufus Dayglo comes this multigenerational family saga of punk gangs and bandits. It’s a seven-issue miniseries, so it seems with an end, Oliver and Dayglo have a story to tell.

Island #5 ($7.99) – Chances are, you’re going to need some time to unwind after the crazy holiday spree, so why not settle in with the latest issue of one of the best anthologies right now?

Nameless #6 ($2.99) – Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham’s latest series comes to a psychedelic pyrotechnic close.

Diesel #4 ($3.99) – Also coming to an end: Tyson Hesse’s weird fiction story about airships and destiny and confused girls. Seriously, this has been one of the strongest Boom! Box books this year, and I’m hoping Hesse finds a suitable conclusion.

Total: $18.96


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