Preview: Bravest Warriors #12 by Joey Comeau & Mike Holmes

September 18, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Bravest Warriors #12

Here is a preview of Bravest Warriors #12 by Joey Comeau & Mike Holmes, on sale September 18th, 2013 from BOOM! Studios.

Bravest Warriors #12

Written by Joey Comeau
Drawn by Mike Holmes

SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

COVER A: Tyson Hesse

What do you get when you mix four emotional teenagers, adorable pets, and an unpredictable setting? No, not Dawson’s Creek…the BRAVEST WARRIORS, of course!

For kids who love a fun-loving space adventure and adorable creatures like the internet sensation Catbug, and adults who love sly, inclusive humor. Fall in love with this book! the hit web series from ADVENTURE TIME creator Pendleton Ward, this is a comic series you definitely don’t want to miss.

Preview: Adventure Time #20 by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

September 18, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Adventure Time #20

Here’s a preview of Adventure Time #20 by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb, on sale September 18th, 2013 from BOOM! Studios.

Adventure Time #20

Written by Ryan North
Art Shelli Paroline & Braden Lamb

SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

COVER A: Mike Holmes
COVER B: T. Fabert
COVER C: Scott Maynard
COVER D: Wes Craig

What time is it? IT’S ADVENTURE ME…?!

An adventurous one-shot from a totally new perspective! Join our two heroes as together, with their mystery guest, they stop the Gumball Guardians rampage throughout Ooo!

Preview: Great Pacific #10 by Joe Harris & Martin Morazzo

September 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Great Pacific #10

Here’s a six page preview of Great Pacific #10 by Joe Harris & Martin Morazzo, on sale September 18th, 2013 from Image Comics.

GREAT PACIFIC #10

story JOE HARRIS
art / cover MARTÍN MORAZZO

SEPTEMBER 18
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

“NATION BUILDING,” Part Four

Chas travels to New York to address the United Nations, but the search for international support for his fledgling nation makes for strange enemies and even worse allies. Meanwhile, Zoe infiltrates the “Green-X” eco-terror group and learns some disturbing truths about Chas and his efforts to develop the garbage patch.

Preview: Century West – An Original Graphic Novel by Howard Chaykin

September 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Century West – Original Graphic Novel By Howard Chaykin

Here is a six page preview of Century West, an original graphic novel written & drawn by Howard Chaykin – on sale September 18th, 2013 from Image Comics.

CENTURY WEST OGN

story / art / cover HOWARD CHAYKIN

SEPTEMBER 18
64 PAGES / FC / M
$7.99

Century, Texas used to be a sleepy little burg, barely a whistlestop between nowhere and the great beyond…until the 20th Century arrived with a bang, bringing with it automobiles, aeroplanes, telephones, paved streets…and, of course, the movies.

Howard Chaykin tells the colorful story of the American West, transformed from frontier to legend, and how the American dream became a modern myth.

Preview: Peter Panzerfaust #14 by Kurtis J. Wiebe & Tyler Jenkins

September 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Peter Panzerfaust #14

Here is a six page preview of Peter Panzerfaust #14, written by Kurtis J. Wiebe and drawn by Tyler Jenkins, on sale September 18th, 2013 from Image Comics.

PETER PANZERFAUST #14

story KURTIS J. WIEBE
art / cover TYLER JENKINS

SEPTEMBER 18
32 PAGES/FC/T
$3.50

“CRY OF THE WOLF,” Part Four

A terrifying double cross leads Felix, once again, into the hands of the enemy. A traitor is revealed and the fate of the Braves and the entire Sticks operation hangs by a thread. Time is running out and death waits in the hands of a clock…tick…tock….

Preview: Mice Templar IV: Legend #7 by Glass, Avon Oeming, & Santos

September 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Mice Templar IV: Legend #7

Here is a six page preview of Mice Templar IV: Legend #7 by Bryan J.L. Glass, Michael Avon Oeming, & Victor Santos, on sale September 18th, 2013 from Image Comics.

MICE TEMPLAR IV: LEGEND #7

story BRYAN J.L. GLASS & MICHAEL AVON OEMING
art VICTOR SANTOS
cover a MICHAEL AVON OEMING
cover b VICTOR SANTOS & CHANDRA FREE

SEPTEMBER 18
32 PAGES / FC / T
$2.99

“EYE FOR AN EYE”

In an arena where starving cats battle for the entertainment of the rat army, One-Arm Leito comes face-to-face with the fearsome Captain Tosk!

Preview: Zero #1 by Ales Kot, Michael Walsh, & Jordie Bellaire

September 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Zero #1 From Image Comics

Here is a six page preview of Zero #1 by Ales Kot, Michael Walsh, & Jordie Bellaire, on sale September 18th, 2013 from Image Comics.

ZERO #1

story ALES KOT
art MICHAEL WALSH & JORDIE BELLAIRE
cover A MICHAEL WALSH & TOM MULLER
cover B BECKY CLOONAN
cover C CHRIS BURNHAM

SEPTEMBER 18
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

SAVING THE WORLD. ONE MURDER AT A TIME.

Edward Zero is the perfect execution machine – a spy who breaks the rules to get things done. When a stolen device appears in the center of a long-running conflict, Zero comes to retrieve it. The problem is, the device is inside a living, breathing, bio-modified terrorist and there’s an entire army after it.

Katie George – Featured Cosplayer Interview

November 28, 2015September 16, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Katie George

There are many talented models and performers who bring their love & enthusiasm to dressing up as their favorite characters. Comic Book Critic will regularly showcase a performer who embodies this spirit of cosplaying.

Whether it’s creating the costume from scratch, altering the appearance of an existing one, or just getting into character, these performers spend a lot of time and effort on their craft. As much as we all enjoy seeing our favorite fictional characters represented in real life, let’s not forget the behind-the-scenes work that goes into that portrayal.

One thing is for certain though, their love of cosplaying shines through in their work.

The Comic Book Critic Featured Cosplayer Interview this week is:

Katie George from Atlanta, GA

Preview: X-O Manowar #17 by Robert Venditti and Lee Garbett

February 27, 2014September 16, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

A New Nation Rises in X-O MANOWAR #17

Here’s your four page Preview of X-O Manowar #17 by writer Robert Venditti and artist Lee Garbett, on sale September 18th, 2013 from Valiant Comics.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #17 from New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and fan favorite artist Lee Garbett (Batman R.I.P.)! The road to UNITY continues here! With the might of a military occupation, X-O Manowar has forged a new nation state for the Visigoth people inside of modern day Romania. But his actions will not go unnoticed – or unpunished – by a world on red alert…

Since bonding with the sentient X-O Manowar armor, Aric of Dacia has rampaged unchecked, crushing every enemy in his path. But what happens when a one-man war machine must become the protector of an entire people? Aric’s skills as ruler are about to be put to the test, and the result will set off a chain reaction that will lead to one of the biggest confrontations in the history of the Valiant Universe – UNITY!

First Look at Captain America #12 – NUKE Unleashed

September 16, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

NUKE UNLEASHED – YOUR FIRST LOOK AT CAPTAIN AMERICA #12

Here’s your first look at three preview pages from Captain America #12 by Rick Remender and Carlos Pacheco, on sale October 9th, 2013 from Marvel Comics.

Press Release

This October, Nuke is on the warpath – and it’s up to Captain America to stop him as Loose Nuke continues in Captain America #12!

From the blockbuster creative team of Rick Remender and Carlos Pacheco – it’s an all-out brawl between Super Soldiers as Nuke & Captain America come head-to-head! It’s a showdown for the ages, and you’ll never guess which flag-wearing Weapon Plus alumni comes out on top!

Don’t miss Captain America #12 for the answer!