PREVIEW: Codename: Action #5

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writer: Chris Roberson
Artist: Jonathan Lau
Colorist: Ivan Nunes
Letterer: Marshall Dillon
Cover Artist: Jonathan Lau, Jae Lee
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: February 5th, 2014

Infiltrating the secret island headquarters of the enemy, Operative 1001 and his allies manage to free the prisoners, and it seems that the day has been won. But when he learns the true identity of Dr. Thorpe, he discovers that the threat is much larger in scope than he had ever imagined, and that the danger is far from over.

PREVIEW: Tomb Raider #1

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Gail Simone
Penciller: Nicolás Daniel Selma
Inker: Juan Gedeon
Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
Letterer: Unknown
Cover Artist: Dan Dos Santos
Cover Price: $3.50
Release Date: February 26th, 2014

Superstar writer Gail Simone picks up Lara Croft’s story where the smash hit Tomb Raider game left off—in a new ongoing comics series!

Following the game acclaimed for its bold and sophisticated new vision, this series launches Lara Croft on the formative adventures that will change her life forever!

I’ll be looking forward to this series. I also highly recommend playing the video game if you haven’t done so.

PREVIEW: The White Suits #1

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: Frank Barbiere
Artist: Toby Cypress
Cover Artist: Toby Cypress
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: February 19th, 2014

Mysterious killers dressed in white, they savaged the Cold War Russian underworld—then disappeared. Now they have resurfaced in New York, leaving a trail of dead mobsters. In this bloody wake, an amnesiac and an FBI agent search for the answer to a single question: Who are the White Suits?

The concept is intriguing and it already stands out on a visual level. Yes, I’ve already pre-ordered this.

PREVIEW: The Midas Flesh #2

Publisher: BOOM! Box
Writer: Ryan North
Artists: Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
Letterer: Steve Wands
Cover Artist: John Keogh
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: January 22nd, 2014

Fatty and the crew have arrived at the forgotten planet, Earth to find the source of the power that has transformed the entire place to gold. While they scour the planet in search of a myth, we get to know the crew a bit more and find out exactly why they’re chasing legends in search of a great source of power.

In case you missed it, here’s the review of The Midas Flesh #1.

Preview: Hit #4

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Bryce Carlson
Penciller: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Colorist: Archie Van Buren
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artist: Ryan Sook
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 18th, 2013

There’s no honor among thieves, and the same goes for crooked cops… Beaten, bloodied, and betrayed in an abandoned junkyard, the end looms near for Slater as Blair reasserts his control over the Hit Squad and exacts his plan to bring Los Angeles to its knees.

Preview: Imagine Agents #3

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Brian Joines
Artist: Bachan
Colorist: Ruth Redmond
Letterer: Deron Bennett
Cover Artist: Khary Randolph, Matthew Wilson
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 18th, 2013

Elliot is kidnapped and Dapple’s sinister plan is in full effect. With imaginary friends from all around the world gathering together, mankind may finally lose the upper hand. IMAGINE agents, Terry and Dave, may not have the wits to save the day, but with the help of Elliot’s mother and imaginary friend, they may just have a chance.

Preview: The Midas Flesh #1

Publisher: BOOM! Box
Writer: Ryan North
Artist: Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb
Letterer: Steve Wands
Cover Artist: John Keogh
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: December 18th, 2013

WHY WE LOVE IT: We have been having so much fun with writer Ryan North (Dinosaur Comics, To Be Or Not To Be: That Is The Adventure) on ADVENTURE TIME that we couldn’t resist the opportunity to publish a new original idea of his. And it is original.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: We’ve all heard of The Midas touch. You know, the Greek Mythology about the man who did a number on himself by wishing for everything he touched to turn to gold? Who better to turn that tale on its head with a heavy dose of sci-fi than Ryan North? Also, did we mention the Utahraptor?

WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Fatima and her space crew have decided to return to Earth—a planet completely sectioned off, abandoned, and covered in gold—to find out exactly what happened to this once thriving planet and see if they can use that knowledge against the evil empire that’s tracking them down. As luck would have it, they just landed the most powerful weapon in the universe: some ancient dead guy’s body.

The Star Wars #2 Preview

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writer: J. W. Rinzler
Penciller: Mike Mayhew
Colorist: Rain Beredo
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover Art: Nick Runge
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2nd, 2013

Even though I’m not a Star Wars fan, I’ll admit I’m wondering what old school fans of the franchise think of The Star Wars. This is for fans of the franchise and those curious about what could’ve been.

The Empire is poised for an attack on the peaceful world of Aquilae, and only Jedi General Luke Skywalker seems concerned. When King Kayos is killed, Jedi in training Annikin Starkiller is ordered to find Princess Leia, while Skywalker sends his only squadron against the Empire’s powerful new battle station!

Suicide Risk #6 Preview

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Mike Carey
Penciller: Elena Casagrande
Colorist: Andrew Elder
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Art: Tommy Lee Edwards
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2nd, 2013

Suicide Risk is a welcomed addition to the superhero genre. The cape action comes with a nice twist to keep the genre fresh. A recommended read.

Trapped in the clutches of the Nightmare Crew, Leo Winters must find a way to protect both his family…and his sanity. But Leo soon discovers the lengths he will go to do both might scare even the supervillains who have him trapped…

HIT #2 Preview

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Bryce Carlson
Penciller: Vanesa R. Del Rey
Colorist: Archie Van Buren
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Art: Ryan Sook
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: October 2nd, 2013

The second issue of BOOM! Studios’ hit, HIT, (sorry) is ready to strike. I’ve given the creators much love on Twitter for the first issue and can’t wait to read this one. If you haven’t read HIT #1, it’s never too late. After that, go pick this up tomorrow.

Harvey Slater has fifteen pounds of Baja reefer stashed in the trunk of his car. He’s having sex with his commanding officer’s daughter. There’s a dead cop lying in his living room. And his problems are just getting started…The Hit Squad is coming under fire for their sloppy job on the Infantino hit, and tragedy strikes as those closest to Slater are picked off, one by one…