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.
Follow the cut to see everyone’s picks for the week.
Peter Panzerfaust #1 ($3.50) – I have already read this, and it’s quite a good read. If you’re one of the people who feel guilt from trade-waiting for Green Wake, it’s alright: You’re getting a second chance to do the right thing. Don’t screw this one up, too (and I mean that as lovingly as possible).
Daredevil #9 ($2.99) – I am pretty sure that scientists somewhere have proven that taste only accounts for so much, and that there are rare instances where some form of entertainment is just so objectively good that there is no subjectivity. It is just good. Waid’s Daredevil is like that. Matt is just broken.
Glory #23 ($2.99) – Have you heard the hype this is getting? This is going to be another Prophet situation: It’s going to be great, and it’s going to sell out in seconds. I was one of those idiots who missed the chance to pre-order the first issue of Keatinge’s run, so you can bet I’ll be showing up as soon as my LCBS opens.
Winter Soldier #2 ($2.99) – The first issue of Marvel’s new ongoing had everything I ever wanted, plus a Russian-speaking, American-hating gorilla. The latter alone would be enough to get me to check out issue #2, but the tight scripting from Ed Brubaker and the excellent sequential art from Butch Guice are what confirm that I’ll be doing so without a hint of irony. Brubaker’s new volume of Captain America has been fun so far, but the tone of this book is the reason I loved his original run so much.
Batman #6 ($2.99) – Hold on, I thought Batman died last issue? Comics these days! Seriously, though, issue #5 of the DCnU Batman title was one hell of a ride, and has made me even more excited for what is to come in Snyder’s run on the title. Above all, though, I take back anything negative I might have said about Greg Capullo in the past. The man is absolutely killing it in this book, and I’m just as excited to see the work he churns out as I am Snyder’s.
Wonder Woman #6 ($2.99) – Pants or no pants, this is shaping up to be the best Wonder Woman run since Greg Rucka’s. And, if it keeps it up, it might even eclipse it. That’s saying something. The lack of Cliff Chiang’s art is a bit of a shame, but I figure he’ll be back sooner rather than later.
Total: $18.45
Matt’s Picks:
Glory #23 ($2.99) – Earlier this year, I wrote an extensive and spoiler-free review of Glory, urging readers to pre-order it. If you didn’t, I hope you get to your store early.
Wonder Woman #6 ($2.99) – And speaking of kick-ass warrior princesses…
BPRD Hell on Earth – The Long Death #1 ($3.50) – I can’t sing the praises enough of BPRD lately, and this issue is proof positive of why. I’ve already read it, and I’ll say this — if you’re not reading the ongoing saga of the BPRD, you’re really missing out on a book that literally defines everything that is great about comics.
Winter Soldier #2 ($2.99) – I enjoyed the heck out of the first issue. Can’t imagine the second won’t follow in its footsteps.
Continued belowPeter Panzerfaust #1 ($3.50) – I missed buying Green Wake when it first came out and said, “Oh, I’ll just catch it in trade!” Now there is no more Green Wake. I don’t think I’ll make that mistake again.
Total: 15.97 – Take your extra dough and grab yourself a medium iced coffee with caramel swirl, milk and two splenda from Dunkin Donuts like I always do.
Brian’s Picks:
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth: The Long Death #1 ($3.50) — Another month, another B.P.R.D. mini to pick up.
Batman #6 ($2.99) — Scott Snyder is becoming the Geoff Johns of the DCnU, and this is his Green Lantern. Grant Morrison might be telling the most epic Batman story imaginable, but Snyder’s story is more important to the overall DC Universe, and is setting the tone for how most of the Bat-family is carrying themselves throughout the whole line.
DC Universe Presents ($2.99) — Can Dan DiDio continue to write Jack Kirby characters in a way that would surprise with its quality? We’ll see!
Nightwing #6 ($2.99) — I think I’m the only guy on the site reading this book, but they’re all fools — if you’re not reading this, you should be.
Peter Panzerfaust #1 ($3.50) — Peter Pan in World War II Europe? I’m in.
Birds of Prey #6 ($2.99) — Another book that has no right being as good as it is. Jesus Saiz is moving off the book in a few months, so this fill in issue by Javier Pina is a good coping method for saying goodbye to Saiz drawing Black Canary each month.
Total: $18.96
David’s Picks:
Total: $16.46
