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!
Johnny’s Picks:
Wesley Dodds: The Sandman #2 ($3.99): Riley Rossmo’s art is hard not to engage with, his quirky visuals bring a dynamism that leaps off the page, and certainly makes for a compelling read. Coupled with Robert Venditti’s true-to-its-roots interpretation of the hard-boiled horror detective, the book is off to a fantastic beginning!
Hexagon Bridge #3 ($3.99):There is an eerie calm to this Richard Blake book, a stoic and centered guiding hand pulling the audience into the middle of this tense exploration of a parallel universe, the stunning visuals never outsizing the dense character work. A little heady at times, but Blake proves a capable creator worth keeping an eye on.
Junior Baker the Righteous Faker #3 ($4.99): There is a sizeable dollop of camp in any Joe Casey project, a double wink and an elbow-nudge to readers that “it’s all bullshit, just enjoy yourself” – a repeatable mantra suitable to an age of post-irony, where his sincere love and admiration of the superhero genre is dressed up in all of it’s gaudiest, most ridiculous tropes. It’s a particular tightrope act that isn’t always successfully walked, but there is admiration in the trying. Quackenbush’s art is tremendous, with breathtaking, multi-technique art reminiscent of J.H. Williams III that at times seems at odds with the more silly notions Casey is playing with, and therein lies the beauty of this book, one that tells the story of a man between two worlds, the spectacular and the mundane. I’m not quite sure how I feel about this book, ultimately, but so far I’m enjoying the process of reading it and thinking about it.
Total: $12.97
Kate’s Picks:
The Ministry of Compliance #1 ($5.99): Now that Loki is all done and has me thinking a lot about sacred timelines and free will, I’ll go for a little bit darker story that also touches on these themes.
Deadpool Seven Slaughters #1 ($9.99): A week in the life of Wade Wilson. Hope he left time for brunch.
Animal Pound Ashcan #1 ($2.99): I’m looking forward to this modern retelling of Animal Farm coming next month, hence this ashcan preview out this week.
Total: $18.97
