The Longbox Short-List - Week of May 3, 2017

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Submitted by Mike 'Ace' Maillaro on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 07:50

Welcome back to Critical Blast’s weekly look at what new comics you should check out each week. Just a warning, I make these picks pretty much a week BEFORE I actually get to read any of these comics, so if something is a stinker, I take no blame on that. Let's get to it!

Comics shipping this week

JEAN GREY #1 – Never thought I would buy a Jean Grey series, but Dennis Hopeless has been one of my favorite writers over the last few years, so I am hyped for this one.

SECRET EMPIRE #1 – Marvel events can be hit or miss, but I do love the concept for this crossover. I do think Spencer’s writing has gotten a little heavy-handed with the political messaging, but for the most part I still like his work and I’m curious with how SECRET EMPIRE plays out.

BANE CONQUEST #1 – I started reading comics just around the time Knightfall started, so I am a huge Bane fan. Not sure if this series needs to be 12 issues long, but I am on board.

YOUNGBLOOD #1 – I have no idea if this book is going to be worth the time or money, but I have enjoyed the last few attempts to relaunch Extreme Studios. I have been waiting for Liefeld’s BRIGADE to return for a while (he did a Kickstarter for it a while back), so this is as close as I am getting.

UNSTOPPABLE WASP #5 – My daughter’s favorite comic! This book is just pure fun. Marvel has been cutting out some of their more fun titles like SPIDER-WOMAN and HELLCAT, so WASP needs support more than ever!

BATMAN #22 – The Button has been a little slower than I expected a 4 part weekly crossover to be, but I still think it’s a real compelling story, and a great place for DC to continue building their story up.