Tuesday 17 February 2009

May Comics

Newsarama has the new Marvel and DC solicitations for May.

This is the stuff I'm thinking about in addition to my regular pull list.


POWER GIRL #1
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Amanda Conner
Covers by Adam Hughes and Amanda Conner
In her own ongoing series at last! Straight from the pages of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he’s holding Manhattan hostage!
From the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and featuring the vivacious art of Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA) comes this rip-roaring new series!
Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Amanda Conner and Adam Hughes that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.
On sale May 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Woo Hoo, been waiting for this for a long time.



PLANET SKAAR PROLOGUE
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by DAN PANOSIAN
Cover by ALEX GARNER
Reed Richards just found out that the Hulk has a son. A great, big barbarian son named Skaar who's known nothing but blood and rage after being abandoned by his father to be born on fire on a war-torn alien planet. And now Skaar's coming to Earth, where a showdown with his father could literally split the globe in two. So with just twenty four hours to spare, Mr. Fantastic must determine how to face the advent of... PLANET SKAAR! Don't miss the perfect jumping on point for a brand new epic in which the Son of Hulk finally slashes straight into the heart of the Marvel Universe! PLUS, 8 pages of Director's Cut style extras!
40 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99

Regular Skaar book is great so definitely getting this.