This is a general interest thread to tout new books you've just picked up the first issue of -- or are excited to be picking up soon! Share your discoveries!
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This is a general interest thread to tout new books you've just picked up the first issue of -- or are excited to be picking up soon! Share your discoveries!
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Last week, Letter 44 came out from Oni Press. Written by Charles Soule, and drawn by Alberto Jiménez Alburquerque, it follows two threads of the same story: The first is a U.S. president who gets a mysterious letter from his predecessor on the day of his inauguration. He's told that alien activity has been detected in the asteroid belt, and a secret space mission has been launched to investigate it firsthand. The letter explains some of the previous president's actions in that context -- for instance, wars were launched on dubious evidence (think Iraq's supposed WMDs) not only because of the stated policy objectives, but because in the face of a possible alien invasion, the US will need combat veterans. I think that's pretty brilliant, and this thread promises some West Wing-style intrigue, as a new president's agenda is thrown such a major curveball on the first pitch.
Meanwhile, the mission has been in space for several years now, and we see them as they make their approach to the alien site. This thread looks like it will be more traditional SF adventure, leaning more toward hard SF than a lot of comics. It should be a lot of fun, and the first issue is just $1. So try it out, if you can find a copy!
Let me know what you think of Letter 44, and of your own first-issue discoveries!
I've recently read Zero #1 and 2. This is a pretty grim and chilling story that looks into the world of an assassin. It's written by Ales Kot, with the first issue drawn by Michael Walsh and the second drawn by Tradd Moore. Drastically different art styles, but used effectively. It's an Image book.
Other than that, I just have to champion Kinski again for anyone who didn't read my post in the "On the Bandwagon" thread.
But then this issue comes along, and we learn more about a group that took Prosper and Angus captive last issue, and it's changing from that simplistic scenario as well. (Even before considering a new item added to the mix on the last page.) Every step broadens the concept in unexpected ways -- the most shocking reveal in this issue happens when someone merely brushes their hair back -- and I'm extremely excited to see what's next.
Ian Edginton is building a fascinating world where so much history seems to be lost. And Francesco Trifogli's art is simply gorgeous -- it reminds me a lot of Steve Lieber's straightforward style, but with a much more fantastic subject matter.
Give this book a look. Three issues are out so far, and they've really grabbed me.