Captain's Picks 6.19.19
DC Pick of the Week:
Superman: Year One #1 (of 3)
$7.99
What Previews said:
(W) Frank Miller (A/CA) Danny Miki, John RomitaJr From the burning world of Krypton to the bucolic fields of Kansas, the first chapter of SUPERMAN YEAR ONE tracks Clark Kent's youth in Kansas, as he comes to terms with his strange powers and struggles to find his place in our world. DC BLACK LABEL is proud to present the definitive origin of Superman as rendered by the legendary comics creators Frank Miller and John Romita Jr.! PRESTIGE FORMAT MATURE READERS
Marvel Pick of the Week:
Marvels Annotated #4 (of 4)
$7.99
What Previews said:
(W) Kurt Busiek (A/CA) Alex Ross Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the series that changed the way we look at super heroes, the landmark MARVELS is back - with all-new commentary from comic book masters Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross! The stunning saga concludes as Phil Sheldon publishes a best-selling book on the Marvels! But the public grows ever more jaded toward heroes, and Phil decides to take a stand for heroism by clearing Spider-Man of police captain George Stacy's death. During Phil's investigation, he meets George's daughter, Gwen Stacy, whose strength in the face of adversity gives Phil hope. But when Phil witnesses a terrible tragedy during a battle between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin, will he lose faith in the Marvels for good? Packed with extras and completely remastered, you don't want to miss this unique look back at the MARVELS phenomenon! Collecting MARVELS #4. Rated T
Other Pick of the Week:
Usagi Yojimbo #1
$3.99
What Previews said:
(W/A/CA) Stan Sakai Follow the adventures of rabbit ronin Miyamoto Usagi as he wanders Edo period Japan on his warrior's journey. In the start of this three-part story, Usagi becomes embroiled in a puppet drama where the players are not quite what they seem! Written, drawn, and lettered by comics legend Stan Sakai! Colors by Tom Luth (Groo the Wanderer)!
The start of an exciting new chapter in the epic ongoing saga of Usagi, now published by IDW! Exciting retail incentive variants are offered for the serialized Usagi Yojimbo series for the first time! This series will be in all color!
Other Pick of the Week:
Trout: The Hollowest Knock #1 (of 4)
$3.99
What Previews said:
(W/A/CA) Troy Nixey Blaming him for the loss of the children of lower Upton, the townsfolk burn down Giuseppe's turnip factory and run him and Trout out of town. Sick and distraught, the two have no other recourse but to travel across the ocean to Giuseppe's childhood village. Trout is lost along the way, and Giuseppe is forced to deal with his brother's meddling in order to find the mysterious little boy he's sworn to protect. Can Giuseppe find him before Trout meets his fate at the hands of the god of the sea?! And who is the shadowy figure trapped in a giant shark egg who is struggling to keep Trout alive?! One thing's for certain: for better or worse, Trout will never be the same again.
