The Longbox Short-List - Week of March 11, 2015

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

Guardians Team-Up #2 - I almost didn't even pick up the first issue of this, and it was the last comic I read this week.  I just didn't see the need for another Guardians series.  But I like the characters, so I figured I would give it a shot anyway.  I am glad I did.  It ended up being the best comic I read last week.  The Guardians and Avengers characters were all really well done, and it made for a very entertaining comic.  I ended up laughing loudly several times throughout this issue.

Vampirella #10 - I actually had never read a Vampirella comic before, but Dynamite sent me over a trade of the first 6 issues and issue 10 to check out.  I read the trade and loved it so much I immediately bought 7, 8, and 9 so I could be caught up.  I have already read issue 10, and even as a new Vampirelle reader, the ending was pretty exciting.  I think veteran Vampirella fans will really be surprised!

Justice League United #10 - Long Live the Legion (LLTL)!  Jeff Lemire has done a great job with the Legion of Superheroes in the last few issues.  They really need to give him a Legion book immediately!!

Detective Comics Endgame #1 - I actually would have preferred Endgame stay a little more centralized in Batman.  Death of the Family and Zero Year kind of became a mess when other titles and other writers got involved.  Endgame has been great so far, presenting us with some crazy ideas about what the Joker is, and I will probably pick this up.

Spawn Resurrection #1 - I like Spawn a lot and I'm glad Al Simmons is back.  It's kind of strange that the new creative team isn't doing this issue, but I still am looking forward to this.

Bill And Ted's Most Triumphant Return #1 - I have no idea if this comic is a good idea or not, but I will definitely check it out.  Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure is a true classic and a major part of my childhood.  

Howard the Duck #1 - Like Bill and Ted, this is a "why not" book for me.  Again, I have no idea if this comic is going to be any good, but I  plan on giving it a fair shot.

Sonic Boom #5 - My daughter's favorite comic!  Sonic Boom is a bit goofy, but a lot of fun.  Best all ages comic out there in my opinion.

Spider-Man 2099 #10 - Last issue was huge with Spider-Man 2099 finding himself facing off against Maestro.  And the return of Strange 2099!  Easily one of Marvel's best books.  It might be the best Spider-title right now, and that is saying a lot because all the Spider-titles have been good lately.

Ninjak #1 - Ninjak is a character that I've always thought should be so much cooler than he's actually been done.  He typically works better as a guest-star, kind of like Wolverine.  But, I will still give this book a try.  Valiant hasn't released a bad comic yet!

Spider-Man And The X-Men #4 - I thought this book got off to a rough start, but it's really bounced back after the first issue.  I really enjoyed the last few issues featuring Mojo teamed up with the Chameleon.  

Miles Morales The Ultimate Spider-Man #11, Silver Surfer #10 and Ms Marvel #13 - These three books are still basically my three favorite Marvel titles.  I have basically run out of good things to say about them, but they still deserve your attention!  

Postal #2 - The first issue of this series was completely nuts!  I have no idea if this book is sustainable, but it is damn good!  Another terrific IMage series!