Captain's Picks 11.29.2017
DC Pick of the Week:
Mystik U #1 (of 3)
$5.99
What Previews said:
(W) Alisa Kwitney (A) Mike Norton (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco
Leave the world of the mundane behind and step through the magical doors of Mystik U! After a tragic accident, a young Zatanna Zatara, under the guidance of Rose Psychic, enrolls in a mysterious university that teaches its students how to master their unique brands of magic. Will Zatanna fit in with her new classmates (Enchantress, Sargon the Sorcerer, Faust and more!) and unlock her true potential? Find out in this exciting bimonthly miniseries from novelist Alisa Kwitney (DESTINY) and Mike Norton (Revival, Runaways)!
What Red Shirt Comics said:
Uh, Runaways meets Harry Potter? Yes please!
Marvel Pick of the Week:
Moon Knight #189
$3.99
What Previews said:
(W) Max Bemis (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
CRAZY RUNS IN THE FAMILY Part 2 The path of the Sun King gets closer to Moon Knight. But Marc's got problems of his own. A man known as The Truth is driving people to suicide...Thank goodness Marc's got his personalities under control. He DOES have them under control, right...? Rated T+
What Red Shirt Comics said:
Other Pick of the Week:
Sword of Ages #1
$3.99
What Previews said:
(W/A/CA) Gabriel Rodriguez
A mythic origin story you never expected to see! This winter, the Sword will be drawn for the first time ever, courtesy of writer/artist/Locke & Key co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez in a five-issue miniseries adventure of epic proportions! A young woman will become the first wielder of the most famous sacred weapon of all time to champion for her world's survival, inspiring a legion of heroes to join her struggle against a merciless alien force. The line between science fiction and magic might get fuzzy, but the line between heroes and villains will be drawn in blood. Bullet points: * Alien worlds! The sacred sword! Brave knights and horrific demons! * The legendary sword is first drawn here!
What Red Shirt Comics said:
IDW certainly isn't know as an innovator or a great cultivator of original ideas. They are the Licensed Property Publisher. But one of their breakout hits was Locke & Key so I'm not surprised that they gave one of it's co-creator's a chance to create his own mythology under their imprint. You take care of your own. This book is high fantasy at it's best with fantastic artwork to back it up. If you're into swords and sandals high fantasy, this is RIGHT up your alley.
Other Pick of the Week:
Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2017 Special #1
$7.99
What Previews said:
(W) Adam Smith & Various (A) Jared Cullum & Various (CA) Derek Kirk Kim Celebrate Jim Henson's Labyrinth with an all-new collection of short stories celebrating the various characters and creatures from the world of Labyrinth. Includes the never-before-told story of how Sir Didymus met his trusted steed Ambrosius. Also includes the story of a goblin running late to the famous "Dance Magic Dance" sequence from the film.
What Red Shirt Comics said:
