My Pull List for Week 1 of 2021
A new year starts and as usual I’m interested in more comics than I will most likely be able to read this week. For now, I am gonna pull them and see if I can read through them. Regardless, these look pretty good.
New Weekly Releases
- Usagi Yojimbo #16
by Stan Sakai.
Published by IDW Publishing, 2021.
A new band of Tengu mountain goblins have invaded the northern mountains, a species new to Usagi. Savage and relentless, they are determined to drive the established Tengu out and prey upon the people of the area. For the first time, Usagi must ally himself with yokai to keep the invaders out. - Eternals #1
by Kieron Gillen and Esad Ribic.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2021.
NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS.
What’s the point of an eternal battle?
For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we’d be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares.
But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they – or anyone on Earth – survive their discovery?
From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! - Dungeon & Dragons: At the Spine of the World #3
by AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Martin Coccolo.
Published by IDW Publishing, 2021.
Based on the massively popular game and featuring a brand-new cast of characters, written by New York Times bestselling author AJ Mendez and writer/actor Aimee Garcia! As Amos’ true nature is revealed, Saarvin attempts to survive an onslaught from the Chardalyn-posessed Runa-and the heroic plans of our party fall apart as the endless winter marches on! - Star Wars: The High Republic #1
by Cavan Scott and Arlo Anindito.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2021.
BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI!
A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice – will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! - The Rise of Ultraman
by Kyle Higgins, Mat Groom, and Francesco Manna.
Published by Marvel Comics, 2021.
With every step comes an earthquake. With every breath comes fire that melts steel. Witness calamity incarnate: BEMULAR!!
But even if ULTRAMAN can slay this dark beast and prevent catastrophe, it will be too late to prevent the birth of a new world – leaving one final decision to be made, that promises to forever change the destiny of humanity. - Crossover #3
by Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw, Dee Cunniffe, and John J. Hill.
Published by Image Comics, 2021.
“KIDS LOVE CHAINS,” Part Three-Monsters and robots falling from the sky! Mysterious (and familiar??) superheroes joining our intrepid gang on their journey to event ground zero! CROSSOVER continues with the series’ most explosive and shocking issue to date! Don’t miss this one, folks. - Inkblot #5
by Emma Kubert and Rusty Gladd.
Published by Image Comics, 2021.
The mysterious cat wanders further backward in time into an ancient jungle. Ten young sorcerers make camp, but the youngest of the group wanders off in search of a cute little cat. - Dryad #8
by Kurtis J. Wiener and Justin Barcelo.
Published by Oni Press, 2021.
They say blood runs thicker than water, but that blood’s been running thin for the Glass family since Yale’s disappearance. His family has always been a complicated one, and the grand return of the “prodigal son” couldn’t unhinge his brother Lou more. Their father still holds hope that Yale will resume his previous position, making chopped liver of Lou, but to appease their father, they’ll try to put their differences aside and mend the shattered Glass. - Scout’s Honor
by David Pepose and Luca Casalanguida.
Published by Aftershock Comics, 2021.
Years after a nuclear apocalypse, a new society has risen from the ashes…and their bible is an old Ranger Scout manual.
A young Ranger Scout named Kit has endured the harsh survivalist upbringing needed to con-quer the irradiated Colorado Badlands. But after discovering a terrible secret once lost to histo-ry, Kit must risk everything on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind the Ranger Scouts’ doctrine.
From multiple Ringo Award-nominated writer David Pepose (Spencer & Locke, Going to the Chapel, The O.Z.) and artist Luca Casalanguida (James Bond, Lost Soldiers) comes a post-apocalyptic coming-of-age tale that pr more - Buffy the Vampire Slayer #21
by Jodie Bellaire and Ramon Bachs.
Published by BOOM! Studios, 2021.
Anya has been a key figure in Buffy’s life ever since she arrived in Sunnydale, but there’s more to the demon’s mission and mysterious past than anyone knows!
It starts with her secret connection to the Watcher’s Council and… the first full appearance of the Slayer who came before Buffy?
And the truth behind Anya connects Buffy(s) – yes, plural – in ways no one ever saw coming… - Norse Mythology I #4
by Neil Gaiman and P. Craig Russell.
Published by Dark Horse Comics, 2021.
“Loki rescues the gods from his own foolish wager in “The Master Builder,” drawn by Piotr Kowalski, and we learn of Loki’s most dangerous spawn, who will each play a part in the end of all things, in “Loki’s Children,” drawn by David Rub n (Ether).” - Stranger Things: Dungeons & Dragons #3
by Jody Houser, Jim Zub, and Diego Galindo.
Published by Dark Horse Comics, 2021.
Months have passed since Eleven defeated the Mindflayer by closing a gate to the Upside Down-saving her friends and probably the world. Life is rapidly changing for the young group of friends and despite all they have been through they are finding time to play D&D again. This time, new members are joining the party. - Future State: Wonder Woman #1
by Joelle Jones.
Published by DC Comics, 2021.
Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest lies a hero of mythic legend…Wonder Woman! But in the absence of Diana, Yara Flor has risen out of obscurity to protect Man’s World from the magic that lies within it. Along with her trusty steed, she journeys to the Underworld to rescue one of her Themysciran sisters from the grasp of Hades. Will she unleash the wrath of this god in the process? You won’t want to miss this first appearance of a character who will change the history of Wonder Woman forever! - Future State: Swamp Thing #1
by Ram V and Mike Perkins.
Published by DC Comics, 2021.
From the ashes of a terrible war, life blooms anew in Swamp Thing’s image. The remnants of humanity lie in hiding, forever in the shadow of the green god who now rules the planet. When the new avatar of the Green uncovers a stray human, a rebellion is revealed! But this Swamp Thing is no stranger to violent ends, and neither are his creations. If it’s war humanity wants, it will be at their doorstep-and Swamp Thing will never be the same!
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