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Comics Should Be Cheap! (9/8/10)

By | September 8th, 2010
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On this week’s edition of Comics Should Be Cheap, Gil, Brandon, Josh and myself choose the books we’d buy if we only had $20 to spend at the comic shop. This is an interesting week, with a mix of both big books that are “must buys” as well as smaller books which are also “must buys.” But we only have $20 each, so what books did we choose?

Find out our choices after the jump.

Matt’s Picks

Batman and Robin #14 ($2.99) – We’re getting close now (that’s what she said?)! There are three issues left of Morrison’s current Batman story, including this one. All of this is leading up to the explosive finale in #16 which leads directly into The Road Home and Batman Inc. However, before that we have the end of Frazer Irving’s arc, which has had phenomenal art, dynamite storytelling, and the disturbing return of the Joker. Those of you who saw the preview of the issue know that something bad is going to happen between Damien and the Joker, and couple that with Dr. Hurt and I can’t miss this issue for the world.

Daredevil #510 ($2.99) – Shadowland has had it’s ups and downs, but the Daredevil storyline has been great so far. It has better art, tighter and more DD-family centric storytelling, and is ultimately the more enjoyable part of the story (at least, for me). I’m a Daredevil fan, so I’ll stick with this.

Daytripper #10 ($2.99) – That last issue of Daytripper was “omigodwhattheilovethissomuch” awesome. As fellow MC writer Josh Mocle told me, “This is everything I’ve wanted out of the book.” After that last issue – which really could have been the end – I’m anxious to see how this wraps up.

Heroic Age: One Month To Live #2 ($2.99) – I really liked the first issue. I think this story has great potential, and I’m interested to see how the collaborative effort works. For a nice $2.99 price line, this is good for me in my pull.

Justice League: Generation Lost #9 ($2.99) – Generation Lost has basically been the best DC book on the market that hasn’t been written by Grant Morrison. It’s also the best book in the whole Brightest Day saga except maybe the Flash. As someone who hasn’t really been enjoying Brightest Day, I highly recommend you get Generation Lost instead for your bi-weekly book. It’s fully restored my faith in Judd Winnick as a writer and has Max Lord as the villain. I don’t know what more you need!

EPIC TOSS-UP: Amazing Spider-Man #641 OR Thor #614 ($3.99) – If David were here, he probably wouldn’t have allowed me to do this. But he’s not, and I’m in charge. This is why I’m allowing myself to put in a toss-up answer. I honestly can’t pick between Spider-Man and Thor this month, for good reasons each. Spider-Man features the finale of OMIT, the already controversial “explanation” of One More Day as well as a possible reunion between two of Marvel fanboys favorite characters. Me being a Spider-Man fan, I don’t really feel like I can miss this legally. Of course, over in Thor we’ve got Kieron Gillen’s last issue, and his run on the book has been some of my favorite Thor stories in recent history. Seriously – the man’s work has been phenomenal. I’m rather upset to see it go.

So which do I pick? I can’t – but you can. If you want to know how OMIT ends, you’ll get Spider-Man. If you love Gillen’s Thor as much as I do, you’ll get Thor. I’ll leave the ultimate decision up to you.

Total: $18.94

Gil’s Picks

Green Lantern #57 ($2.99) — I’ve been looking forward to this since last month. Hector Hammond as the Orange Entity? Larfleeze just being awesome in general? Great artwork? Sign me up. Twice.

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Batman & Robin #14 ($2.99) — Even though I missed quite a bit of Grant Morrison’s run, this book remains a lot of fun, and I love the dynamic between Dick and Damian. Couple that with some great artwork from Frazer Irving and this is a must buy.

American Vampire #6 ($3.99) — After the great first arc, this is a great horror title to pick up. It puts a different spin on the lore of vampires, and the art provided by Rafael Albuquerque is among the best in the business.

Justice League: Generation Lost #9 ($2.99) — This continues to be the best title with the Brightest Day banner. It has a cohesive story and it ships twice monthly! And who doesn’t love a villain like Max Lord? The soulless, that’s who.

Amazing Spider-Man #642 ($2.99) – I’ll probably just skip #641 because it’s the end of OMIT, and that’s just a ham-fisted horribly written yarn with horrid art to boot. Shame. But I won’t let it outshine the other Spidey issue coming out this week, written by Mark Waid. The Origin of the Species starts here…whatever that is.

New Avengers #4 ($3.99) — It’s my favorite Avengers title at the moment. A lovely story with gorgeous art. While I still think it’s strange that it’s paying off threads from the previous volume, it’s still one of the best reads from the Marvel Universe.

Total: $19.94

Josh’s Picks

Daytripper #10 ($2.99) – This mini-series is not only the best non-ongoing in recent memory, but easily one of the best examples of graphic fiction about life and death seen during my tenure as a comic book enthusiast. I’m curious how this one will read in trade…all you sad sacks that didn’t pick this one up will have to let me know.

Doom Patrol #14 ($2.99) – Another month and another sigh of relief that this amazing bit of wit, existentialism and super hero bravado lives on. I’m kinda stunned its lasted this long…its just too good in such an out-there way that I can’t imagine it appeals to enough of an audience to pacify DC’s money department…but I will enjoy the zaniness while it lasts.

Green Lantern #57 ($2.99) – Some people haven’t really enjoyed the ensemble New Guardians slant this book has taken as of late, but I’m thoroughly amused. Plus Johns’ continued investigation into the nature of emotion within the DC universe is nothing short of intriguing and I look forward to meeting the remaining entities and learning how they function. Plus: Larfleeze is probably one of the best new characters of the last five years…so theres that.

Invincible Iron Man #30 ($2.99) – This book has been fantastic for nearly three years now and it shows no signs of slowing down. The handle Fraction has on Tony Stark and his universe as well as the high stakes political/technological thriller is absolutely engaging. Combining that with the slick, hyper realistic pencil work of Salvador Larocca makes this book a complete winner month in and month out.

New Avengers #4 ($3.99) – After last month’s showing, I can safely say that this book is easily the most entertaining Avengers book on the market. The combination of signature Bendis wit (which is, for some reason, downplayed in the main Avengers book) combined with the constantly evolving (for the better) pencil work of Stuart Immonen makes this book a must read. Oh, and the “reality has ripped in half” storyline isn’t that bad either.

Total: $15.95

Brandon’s Picks
Batman And Robin #14 ($2.99) –This has been consistently the best Batman title. I’m interested to see how the return of Bruce Wayne plays out as I have been on the fence on with the whole Batman Inc. deal. So if Morrison can sell me in this title I just might follow him into that next book.

X-Force Sex And Violence #3 ($3.99) –This book has been surprisingly good. I really wasn’t sure what to expect with this book but it has been crazy enjoyable.. Fantastic art and fantastic writing make this a must have for me.

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Amazing Spider-Man #641 ($3.99)/Amazing Spider-Man #642 ($2.99) – One is the end of O.M.I.T. and the other is the beginning of the new Spidey era. I think Amazing has been a stellar book since Brand New Day so i’m very interested to see how it ends and what’s in store for us in the future. We get both the past and the future all in one day. Not bad.

Green Lantern #57 ($2.99) – I fucking love GL. Period.

Justice League Generation Lost #9 ($2.99) – This book has action, humor and quite possibly the best JLA team ever! The JLI baby! I think Winick is on fire here and I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. If you aren’t buying this book you hate yourself.


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Matthew Meylikhov

Once upon a time, Matthew Meylikhov became the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Multiversity Comics, where he was known for his beard and fondness for cats. Then he became only one of those things. Now, if you listen really carefully at night, you may still hear from whispers on the wind a faint voice saying, "X-Men Origins: Wolverine is not as bad as everyone says it issss."

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