This is the stuff I'm thinking about in addition to my regular pull list.
BLACK LIGHTNING: YEAR ONE #1-2Written by Jen Van Meter
Art and cover by Cully Hamner
Jefferson Pierce returns to his old stomping grounds – the infamous Suicide Slum of Metropolis – in order to bring some hope to the residents of his downtrodden former neighborhood. He’ll quickly learn, though, that a lawless place sometimes requires a lawless vigilante to drag it into the light. Acclaimed writer Jen Van Meter (CINNAMON, OUTSIDERS) and kinetic artist Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE, RED) combine forces to retell the electrifying origin of DC’s most honorable hero, the bold and brave Justice Leaguer known as Black Lightning!
Issue #1 on sale January 7; issue #2 on sale January 21 • 1 and 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
I seem to be gravitating more to DC of late, the JSA and supporting JLA characters in particular interest me.
THE SPIRIT SPECIAL #1Written by Will Eisner
Art and cover by Will Eisner
With Frank Miller’s highly anticipated movie adaptation of The Spirit coming in December, DC Comics presents THE SPIRIT SPECIAL, the perfect introduction to Will Eisner’s greatest creation! This low-priced special includes four classic stories: 1947’s “Sign of the Octopus,” 1949’s “Black Alley,” and “Sand Saref” and “Bring in Sand Saref,” both from 1950.
On sale January 7 • 32 pgs, FC, $2.99 US
A good opportunity to check out the original.
