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:
Chew #58 ($3.99) – “Chew” is so close to being over. This issue is a quiet one, all things considered, but that doesn’t mean Layman and Guillory can’t resist a chance to destroy our feelings again before the book is over.
Black Hammer #3 ($3.99) – Lemire and Ormston have made a really interesting story so far. Things are still pretty slow, admittedly, as they introduce the various characters and their backstories. This issue actually does seem to start setting things in motion by the end of it, so that should be fun to watch as it plays out.
Horizon #3 ($3.99) – I’ve dug the first two issues of “Horizon” so far, so I’m going to stick with the series going forward. An alien invasion where we’re the bad guys is a solid premise, and the characters are likable enough so far. Plus, that Juan Gedeon art is never a bad thing.
Manifest Destiny #23 ($2.99) – We all know that I just love this book by now. After the just nuts ending of last issue, this issue was a bit slower, but still had plenty of the moments that “Manifest Destiny” is full of. The overall picture of the series is starting to come into focus now and things are sure to only get more dire for the Corps of Discovery.
Total: $14.96
Mark’s Picks:
B.P.R.D. Hell on Earth #145 ($3.99) — Holy crap. HOLY CRAP. I’m not gonna lie, I got a bit emotional reading this one.
Sorry. It seems the best way to sum up my feelings is a series of inappropriate expletives.
Hellboy and the B.P.R.D.: 1953—The Black Sun – Part 1 ($3.99) — New artist Stephen Green makes his Hellboy Universe debut. We’ll being seeing more of him in future, and reading this issue, that’s no surprise at all.
Rumble #14 ($3.50) — I haven’t read this one yet, so I can’t comment on it directly, but so far I’ve been enjoying this arc more than the previous ones. The emotional stakes are hitting in a way that really works for me, and the broad comedy moments work in a way that almost defies logic. This could so easily stray into a total farce, but it never does. This is masterful control of tone at work here.
House of Penance #6 ($3.99) — If you thought the earlier issues were beautiful to look at, you’re going to be blown away by the final issue.
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #7 ($3.99) — I recently picked up the first trade collection of this, and I really enjoyed it. Hopefully the next arc is as much fun as the first.
Total: $19.46.
Matt’s Picks:
Mooncop ($19.95) – Tom Gauld is most known for his Guardian strips. You’ve undoubtedly seen more than a few of them all around the internet. Now he branches off into the graphic novel territory and I’m definitely aboard.
Total: $19.95
