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.
Invincible Iron Man #506 ($3.99) – Let me repeat myself for a bit: this is my favorite Marvel ongoing. Sure, there might be some that I consider “better,” but that doesn’t change anything. The two aren’t the same thing. With Tony’s dramatic decision in the latest issue of Fear Itself — which I loved, even if others hated it — I’m excited to see where Fraction takes him as the rest of the series plays out. So long as Fraction is on this book, I am buying it, no questions asked.
Daredevil #1 ($3.99) – I’m a huge Daredevil fan, but I’m a bit hesitant to pick this up. Waid is a legend in the industry for good reason, but his promise to bring Matt to his more jovial roots and away from the grim and gritty has me a bit worried. Whether we’re talking Miller, Nocenti, Bendis, or Brubaker grim n’ gritty is the Matt Murdock that I’ve come to love. Still, if anyone can pull it off, it’s Waid, and even if he doesn’t Marcos Martin and Paulo Rivera are going to make this one gorgeous book.
Ultimate Comics: Fallout #2 ($3.99) – This mini marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. With three of Marvel’s best talents on a single book, and with the first issue being especially tear-jerking, I see no reason why this issue won’t be good. In particular, I’m looking forward to seeing Aunt May chew out Cap. The asshole deserves it, if you ask me.
Gates of Gotham #3 ($2.99) – There’s something very mid/late 90s about this comic. Since we’re talking Batman, that’s a good thing. Like how Detective Comics is demonstrating how to pull off a a classic Batman story, Gates of Gotham shows us how the Caped Crusader’s extended family works together. Not only that, but it also further fleshes out Gotham’s history, which has always been of interest to me. Interesting concept + solid writing and art = buy this book.
Generation Hope #9 ($2.99) – I was hesitant to pick up another X-book, but eventually Kieron Gillen’s pull could not be denied. This issue promises to be particularly ominous, but even more convincing than the solicit and the simple-but-effective cover is the classic team-up of Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie. When these two work together, you buy it, no questions asked.
Total: $17.95
Matt’s Picks:
DMZ #67 ($2.99) – Best Vertigo book on the market, hands down. Miss this at your own risk.
Ultimate Comics Fallout #2 ($3.99) – The first issue of Fallout was pretty fantastic. I haven’t missed a bit of the Ultimate Universe before, and I’m not going to start now.
Hulk #37 ($2.99) – Jeff Parker’s Hulk! Beating the crap out Fear Itself’s The Thing! How many times do I have to recommend this book to you nerds until it’s the number one selling book on the market? (I’ll accept top 10, really. I bet Jeff would, too.)
Generation Hope #9 ($2.99) – Kieron Gillen. Jamie McKelvie. A very dark one and done. I’ll take it.
Uncanny X-Men #541 ($3.99) – More Kieron Gillen. Colossus versus the Fear Itself’d Juggernaut. I’ll take this too.
Total: $16.95 (Use the remaining $3 for an iced coffee at your local Dunkin Donuts… or something)
