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We’re No. 1! – Following in Bigger Footsteps
It’s been another week of ups and downs for new stories in comics, and We’re No. 1! is here to let you know which issues are worth picking up, and which are just good for fish wrap. As far as … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Stories of Many Stripes
Miss me? Well, I’m back with a whole slew of new #1s, from brand new tales to reboots, as well as a smattering of the stuff from last week. Image Comics’ Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray is a rather … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! SXSW Digital Edition
In honor of SXSW, just about the biggest technology and media conference in the galaxy, this week’s column will spotlight the best and worse new #1’s in their digital format. (As I’m on a plane headed to Austin, I missed … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “So Many Ladies, So Few Clothes” edition
This has been a solid week for comics, although without many true #1’s. Still, there are great new tales from a lot of indie publishers, and we also get to revisit some classic characters we love and see interesting departures in … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “Prequels, Spin-offs, and Reboots”
This week in #1 issues in comics we have no less than TEN new series to talk about. To sort through them all, let’s talk a little bit about the types of stories, and how these fit into certain patterns. … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! “Ladies with Swords, Guns, and Proton Packs”
There’s lots to talk about this week, with new #1’s in some of the biggest franchises around, including the Avengers, an all new DC book featuring a female superhero in her first ongoing series, and the debut of the new … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! – “Holidays, Heroes and Homicide” edition
Holy heavy lifting, comics fans! There’s a ton of new stuff on the shelves this week, with stories featuring all-female super teams, the return of DC’s openly gay couple Apollo and Midnighter, re-imagined fairy tales, murder mysteries, wizards, and holiday … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! – “A Day Late and a Dollar Short” edition
The saying goes, “All good things come to those who wait.” Sadly, it’s not always true. This week, yours truly was stuck on an airplane on my favorite of all days, Wednesday aka New Comic Book Day. (Not officially or … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! – “Get to the Point” edition
It’s a short and sweet week this time around, as the new offerings in the #1 department are few in number. There are a few first issues from the big boys mostly, with one exception, and a prequel that may … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Noir, Outer Space, and Too Many Bikinis
This week in first issues in comics we’ve got pulp-noir heroes, outer space shenanigans, interstellar reality TV, base exploitation of the female form, and the self-identified “ugliest kid on Earth.” So, let’s get to it. The best of the bunch … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! the Good, the Bad and the Revamp
It’s an interesting week for #1s in comics, with indie rock-star publisher Image looking at various flavors of Armageddon, and two bold new directions for some of the most beloved franchises in all of geekdom. It would only ignite the … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Holi-dazed Edition
The holidays are a whirlwind of family, friends, and food, but usually a slow period in the world of comics. The past two weeks were no exception, with only a few notable #1’s hitting the shelves. In the final week … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Multi-Media Circus
Most often, the world of comics is known for fantastically original ideas. Vivid art of worlds that couldn’t possibly be imagined. Heroic people with terrific abilities battling villains of unknown evil and power. Stories of horror and violence, of love and passion, … Continue reading
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We’re No. 1! Weird, Weird World
This week’s new offerings are without a doubt the strangest group of comics in a long while. Sure, every now and then the indie companies throw out a Zaucer of Zilk, or a Multiple Warheads, and surrealist comics are nothing … Continue reading
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“We’re No. 1!” Old and New Alike
Welcome back to a week with a great many new #1 offerings on the comic shelves. There’s a ton to get through this week with no less than eight new titles, so let’s get to it. First up is another … Continue reading
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