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!
Dial H #15 ($4.99) – If I spend too much time writing this caption, then I might seriously end up crying, you guys. I’m not kidding. This book wasn’t always 100% great, but it was really special to me and it tried a lot harder than nearly every other DC comic does to find new stories to tell. Wherever China Mieville goes – whether comfortably back to his award-winning prose work or TV or, hell, playwriting or something – I hope he gets a chance and the itch to return to the world of comics some day. There’s work yet to be done!
Trillium #1 ($2.99) – It always takes me time to warm up to a artist/writer Jeff Lemire solo book. But I always do.
Burn the Orphanage: Born to Lose #1 ($3.99) – And now for something completely different. Than “Li’l Depressed Boy.” For Sina Grace.
Superior Foes of Spider-Man #2 ($2.99) – It’s Hawkeye-Lite. I mean that in a good way. Issue #1 was the funniest Marvel Comic in ages (even with a very funny “Deadpool” ongoing). Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber are a fun team and so is this slightly inept “superior” six.
Robocop: Last Stand #1 ($3.99) – A total flier on this one. Look for my review later this week, where I hope I am able to call this thing: a.) the most awesome Robocop take we could have imagined, or b.) batshit crazy phase Frank Miller nonsense. The biggest crime would be if it were to be boring. We’ll see!
Total: $18.95
Manhattan Projects #13 ($3.50) – My favorite book is back! Yay book!
Abe Sapien #5 ($3.50) – The conclusion to the second arc is no less weird or wonderful than the other four issues of the series thus far. Part travelogue, part religious cult primer, part beautifully illustrated underwater adventure – I dig.
Earth 2 #15 ($2.99) – Only one James Robinson issue left – I’m starting to mourn this book already.
Trillium #1 ($2.99) – In Jeff Lemire I trust.
Superior Foes Of Spider-Man #2 ($2.99) – A super fun book by the great team of Nick Spencer and Steve Lieber. If you don’t dig this, I don’t know if we can be friends anymore. Sorry, random Multiversity reader. It’s not me, it’s you.
Total: $15.97
Trillium #1 ($2.99) – While I may be passing these days on most of his written work with DC Superheroes, I will never ever ever never ever never never say no to new Jeff Lemire written/illustrated painted work. Never ever. I wouldn’t dare.
Legend of Luther Strode #6 ($3.50) – It all comes to an insane and violent conclusion. You shouldn’t miss it for the world. Especially if you like the color red.
Satellite Sam #2 ($3.50) – I think it’s fair to say that the first issue of this series rather decimated expectations, right? Right. OK, now that we’re all on the same page, this is your reminder to pick up the second issue of Matt Fraction and Howard Chaykin’s new sexy joint.
Sheltered #2 ($2.99) – And speaking of books that blew expectations away, how about that Sheltered book, eh? Definitely a can’t miss — I heartily expect this to wind up being one of the biggest books of the year once a few issues are out and people see where this book is heading.
Burn The Orphanage: Born To Lose #1 ($3.99) – I’ll admit, a small part of me is confused about what this is. Is it the first issue in a trilogy? Is this the first mini of a series of three minis? I don’t know. But what I do know is that I’m a huge fan of Sina Grace’s art and side-scrollers, so this sounds like something right up my alley of Things I Like.
Continued belowTotal: $16.97 – Take some of that extra dough and pick yourself up something sweet
Trillium #1 ($2.99) – Jeff Lemire working with my favorite collaborator for him, which just so happens to be Jeff Lemire. Yes please.
Manhattan Projects #13 ($3.50) – This continues to be one of the absolute best books in comics, as Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra push the story down its path to whatever the hell else awesome is coming.
Burn the Orphanage #1 ($3.99) – Fact: I’ll buy anything Sina Grace does. Fact: this comic is drawn by Sina Grace. Fact: you should buy this comic.
Fatale #16 ($3.50) – Seattle grunge era setting, a continuation of the story and more Brubaker and Phillips? This comic is incredible.
Total: $13.98 (save some money for some game time decisions)
