#1s You Should Be Checking Out

Recently I've noticed an influx of new series into the market. Below are my thoughts on 3 of them.

1. New Mutants #1 (Vol. 3?) - I was so friggin' excited when I heard that Marvel was putting out a new title called "New Mutants" that was actually going to showcase the original New Mutants! I was not disappointed after I read this. This book contained the perfect amount of references to the original series/plots, references to the current X-Men series, and teasers of new plotlines. The art was decent. I'm willing to give Diogenes Neves time to grow and mature as an artist on this series. If you didn't pick this up, go get one of the 3 covers available. Marvel Comics

2. Power Girl #1 - I love PeeGee. I flirted with her in Justice League Europe/International, but it wasn't until she joined the JSA that I committed to loving her totally. And since I'm gay, it has nothing to do with her boobies...well, maybe. Anyway, I've been waiting for a Power Girl's much deserved solo ongoing series for years. This number #1 was ok. I'm going to give it a couple of issues to decide. I lover Amanda Conner's artwork and I like Gray & Palmiotti's work on PeeGee's mini. My hopes are high, but this issue was not as good as I had hoped it would be. Also I struggled on which cover to get. Amanda Conner & Adam Hughes are both amazing artists. Look at the pics below and feel my pain. P. S. I finally picked the Adam Hughes (the first) cover. DC Comics

3. Sherlock Holmes #1 - This is not my usual type of book. And that's why I chose it. Every once in a while, I feel that need for some fresh air in my comics. This usually leads me to check out a publisher, character, or genre I don't usually read. This time it lead me to Dynamite Entertainment's Sherlock Holmes. The Cassaday cover is gorgeous. (see below) I was not disappointed by what was inside either. The beginnings of a mystery that I'm excited to see solved. So far I really like the character of Watson. He almost seems the main character moreso that Holmes. Either way, it works. FYI Dynamite Entertainment is also putting out "The Complete Dracula" later this year. I'm going to be checking that out too. I recommend this book, especially for people who aren't into super-heroes. Dynamite Entertainment