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!
Vince’s Picks:
Velvet #2 ($2.99) – Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting doing that voodoo that they do so well. At an increasingly cheap 3 bucks, this is a no-brainer in a world where too many comics aren’t worth that much, let alone another dollar on top of that.
Prophet #41 ($3.99) – “Prophet” earns that 4 dollars, though, by giving you an art bonanza unlike any other in comics. Artists may show up for a page or a few and then disappear, but it all melds together. Month in and month out this book feels as “impromptu” as ongoing, deadline-hitting comics can get. It’s magical.
Amazing X-Men #2 ($3.99) – I wasn’t totally swept away by the first issue of this, but there were several moments where I was reminded of my favorite X-things from my childhood. As a bonus, Aaron writing the X-Men is better than anyone else writing the X-Men, so I trust that this will start firing on all cylinders really quickly.
Young Avengers #13 ($2.99) – I’m one of many here who will be keeping the love-light shining for “Young Avengers” until it’s over.
Action Comics #26 ($3.99) – Greg Pak can pull DC Comics out of the darkness – or at least the “Superman” corner. I truly believe this will happen. Aaron Kuder will be no small part of this, bringing his own sense of wonder and fun. The money may point toward darker, less hopeful “Superman” stories, but I hope we can avoid that in the comics under Pak’s watchful eye.
Total: $17.95
David Harper’s Picks:
Hellboy in Hell #5 ($2.99) – Hey look! Hellboy is back! Yeahhhh Hellboy!
Velvet #2 ($2.99) – The first issue of this totally kicked ass, and I’m really excited to see where Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting take the story of Velvet Templeton. It has a ton of potential.
Amazing X-Men #2 ($3.99) – I loved the first issue of this book. I thought it was just a ridiculously entertaining book, and it feels like a classic X-Men book in all the best ways.
Young Avengers #13 ($2.99) – One of the most fun comics around is nearing its conclusion. Let’s pour one out for our homies and smoke ’em while we got ’em.
Inhumanity #1 ($3.99) – Dammit, another event? Sigh…at least it’s Fraction and Coipel doing some dope ass Karnak stuff.
Deadpool #20 ($2.99) – After the events of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Deadpool goes…cosmic? From Posehn, Duggan and Tom Scioli, sure, why not?
Total: $19.94 – Should be a fun week!
Brian’s Picks:
Hellboy in Hell #5 ($2.99) – The fact that this only costs $2.99 is a slap in the face to the rest of the comics industry, which seems to think that $3.99 is the new go-to price. But hell (no pun intended), Mignola could have charged $10 for this issue and I’d have gladly paid it. This is a master class in comics making.
Batman/Superman #6 ($3.99) and Action Comics #26 ($3.99) – Greg Pak’s writing of Superman, thus far, has been pretty incredible. The only issue that really didn’t move me was “Batman/Superman” #5, but let’s hope that he can turn around the (somewhat silly) story with this issue.
Inhumanity #1 ($3.99) – While it is a bit jarring to transition into a new Marvel event one week after the past one ends, the Inhumans are one of the most underutilized groups in the Marvel Universe. Matt Fraction aims to change that, and that all starts here. I’m cautiously optimistic.
Continued belowGreen Lantern #26 ($2.99) – Venditti’s run on “Green Lantern” is the first truly successful torch-passing of the New 52, thus far. Some superior teams have replaced lesser teams (like “Detective Comics” or “Green Arrow”), but this, along with the other Lantern books, seems like the first planned, seamless transition thus far. Because of that (and the fact that almost none of its history was wiped out), this book feels more substantial and storied than its new 52 compatriots.
Total: $17.95
Matt’s Picks:
Young Avengers #13 ($2.99) – OMG. I am afraid for what is about to go down. I’ve been hit in the feels by that fiend Gillen before!
Amazing X-Men #2 ($3.99) – I absolutely loved this debut, and with Wolverine and the X-Men ending I’m going to need my X-Men/Aaron fix somewhere. I’m quite elated that it is a book as fun as this.
Quantum and Woody #6 ($3.99) – It’s the only Valiant book I read, and it’s a joy every week it comes out. One of the most entertaining non-traditional superhero books on the market, and with Ming Doyle illustrating it it’s decidedly a can’t miss comic.
Hellboy in Hell #5 ($2.99) – Oh boy! Hellboy is back! And I hear from those in the know that this issue is a particularly big deal, yo.
Inhumanity #1 ($3.99) – Fraction. Coipel. Inhumans. Yup, sold.
Total: $17.95
