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:
Cryptocracy #1 ($3.99) – While I admittedly don’t know much about the book, the premise seems interesting enough, as does the creative team. Given that it’s a light week for me anyway, I may as well try something new.
Plutona #5 ($2.99) – This issue wraps up “Plutona”. It’s been a really solid miniseries so far, with both Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox turning in some pretty good work. Really hoping they can nail the ending here, as the previous issues of the series have been well worth reading and they deserve a good resolution.
4 Kids Walk Into A Bank #2 ($3.99) – Black Mask has consistently been putting out interesting titles and the second from Matthew Rosenberg, this time with Tyler Boss, is no different. One of my favorite things about the issues so far are the opening segments, which is a video game in this issue, and allow for some fun bits of exposition. While it remains to be seen if “4 Kids” will be as good as Rosenberg’s “We Can Never Go Home”, it’s worth checking out to see.
Total: $10.97
Matt Garcia’s Picks:
Jade Street Protection Services #1 ($3.99) – Five delinquent girls meet in detection at this elite magical-training school and, with their powers combined, set out to cause mayhem and chaos. Until, of course, it gets out of hand. This is the newest offering from Black Mask Comics, written by Katy Rex and with art by Fabian Lelay.
Plutona #5 ($2.99) – Jeff Lemire and Emi Lenox promise to close out their emotionally-wrenching miniseries with an “ending no one will see coming.” They’ve produced an interesting, depressing, but still honest little narrative, and let’s hope they can stick the ending.
Semiautomagic ($12.99) – Dark Horse offers a collected edition of Alex De Campi and Jerry Ordway’s magic detective series, which mostly appeared in “Dark Horse Presents.” It’s kind of goofy and over-the-top, especially since it deals with this evil force targeting gamers’ psyches through the internet, but it’s a lot of fun, and De Campi does know how to structure a thrilling narrative.
Total: $19.97
Mark’s Pick:
Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown #2 ($3.99) — The Lobster, John Arcudi, Tonci Zonjic. What more do I need to say?
Total: $3.99. This week was a real lull for me, although I think I’ve got to get the Giant-sized Artist’s Proof Edition of “Injection” #1, but that blows the $20 budget.
