PREVIEW: DC Holiday Special 2017 #1

Deck the Pulls

Written By: Jeff Lemire, Denny O’Neil, Mairghread Scott, Tom King, Joshua Williamson, Priest, Dan Didio, Shea Fontana, Scott Bryan Wilson, Greg Rucka, Mike Friedrich 

Art By: Giuseooe Camuncoli, Cam Smith, Tomeu Morey, Steve Epting, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Trish Mulvihill, Francesco Francavilla, Neil Googe, Tom Grummett, Scott Hanna, Jeromy Cox, Matthew Clark, Sean Parsons, Rob Schwager, Otto Schmidt, Nic Klein, Bilquis Evely, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Neal Adams, Dick Giordano 

Lettered By: Clayton Cowles, Deron Bennett, Clem Robins, Tom Napolitano, Willie Schubert, Travis Lanham, Carlos M. Mangual, Dave Sharpe 

Cover By: Alex Antone & Dave Wielgosz 

Cover Price: $9.99 

On Sale Date: December 6, 2017

DC Comics’ finest talents have assembled to bring you a holiday special like you’ve never seen before! Join Superman, Wonder Woman and the Flash as they deliver powerful messages of hope like only The Worlds Greatest Super-Heroes can! Plus: Sgt. Rock fights the Nazis on Hanukah, the Teen Titans take on the literal ghost of Christmas past, and Swamp Thing battles that creeping feeling of existential dread! And don’t miss the legendary Denny O’Neil’s return to comics with an all-new Batman story!

Hey, it's that time of year again! When you can shell out ten bucks to see your favorite DC Comics characters cavort in the snow. At least they don't do it every year! Check out some preview pages, below!

Flash: Don't Run - Review and **SPOILERS**

Written By: Sam Chalsen and Judalina Neira

Directed By: Stefan Pleszczynski

First Aired: December 5, 2017

Marvel Madness Comics Podcast Ep. 31

Ep.#31: Darkhawk, Old Man Logan, & Venom / Marvel Madness Comics Podcast

Well this is a confusing one to summerize but lets give it a shot anyways. Branden and Trevitt cover Marvel titles from the fifth week of November during the first week of December … the comic book calendar is a confusing thing aint it? Regardless you know how we do, we get deep into details, and discuss whether or not to buy, borrow, or forget the following titles:

Darkhawk #51 Review - Marvel Monday

Darkhawk #51

Writer: Chad Bowers & Chris Sims

Art Team: Kev Walker, Java Tartaglia

Marvel Comics

Release Date: November 27, 2017

Cover Price: $3.99

Nostalgia-Hawk

Final one shot of the month of November and we finally get to the one I looked most forward to when this little running theme of the month was announced. Does 90’s nostalgia deserve to remain where it was born or does this rebirth of Darkhawk have some teeth for a possible ongoing in the future. Lets check out what's going on here shall we.

Jedi of the Republic - Mace Windu #4 Review - Marvel Monday

Lets Talk about Mace Baby, Let's Talk about You and Me

Written by: Matt Owens
Art by: Denys Cowan and Edgar Salazar
Cover by: Jesus Saiz
Published by: Marvel
Reviewed by: Andrew McAvoy

The old adage don't judge a book by its cover stands you in good stead for this issue of Mace Windu. The cover is really great, it embodies the strength and power of Windu as well as his ability to channel and focus the Force. Jesus Saiz really captures the essence of the character. This issue itself does something very different.

Star Wars: Poe Dameron #21 Review - Marvel Monday

Prison Break

Written by: Charles Soule 
Art: Angel Unzueta
Colors: Arif Prianto 
Publisher: Marvel 
Reviewer: Andrew McAvoy

The last time we read this series, it was with some enthusiasm that we finally greeted Lor San Tekka into its pages. The search for San Tekka was originally the stated premise behind the series, and issue 20 gave us sight of him, but not a lot. Will this change this month? Let's find out. 

Secret Warriors #9 Review - Marvel Monday

Test Tube Tots

Writer: Matthew Rosenberg
Artist: Javi Garron
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date: November 29, 2017



At the conclusion of last issue the Warriors had just stumbled upon a warehouse full of young children. They were being stored in test tubes for experimentation. Will Mister Sinister and Dark Beast give test tube babies a bad name? Let's find out.

Weird Science DC Comics Podcast Ep 152: DC Comics, Annuals Week and Wrong Turn Soundboard

Check out our Patreon.  For as little as $1 a month, you can help support the podcast! This week's Patreon Spotlight: Patreon Spotlight: Batman - Creature of the Night #1 & Justice League of America Annual #1

Weird Science DC Comics New 52 Review Ep 19: Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. Vol. 1: War of the Monsters

Check out our Patreon.  Right now, you can listen to the next two episodes of the New 52 Review: Static Shock Vol 1 Part 1 & Static Shock Vol 1 Part 2.

Super Sons Annual #1 Review

Dog Days...and Nights

Written by: Peter J. Tomasi

Art by: Paul Pelletier, Cam Smith, hi-fi , Carlos Mangual and Travis Lanham
Cover Price: $4.99
Release Date: November 29, 2017

Annuals Week is never a great time for those following their regularly scheduled books. However, some times you do get a gem that makes you glad that the particular month you are living through has five weeks in it. If you ask me, I like the Annuals that give you a fun time, but also give you a little something to grab onto that actually expands the series it's a part of. Character moments, a little more background, a new villain...the list can literally go on and on. So, why do we always seem to get nonsense? Beats me, but I'm not the one making the sausage, I'm the one trying to tell you if it tastes good. So, does this Super Sons Annual taste good? Let's find out...

Weird Science DC Comics Podcast Spotlight: New Talent Showcase 2017 #1

Check out our Patreon.  For as little as $1 a month, you can help support the podcast! This week's Patreon Spotlight: Patreon Spotlight: Batman - Creature of the Night #1 & Justice League of America Annual #1

Weird Science Comic News Ep 3: Flash Art, Avengers: Infinity War Trailer and Robin: Earth One

Here is a bonus episode of the Comic News Podcast I do over at our PATREON account.  If you like what you hear and want to hear this and over 100 more exclusive shows, head on over and check it out.  This week’s Patreon Exclusive Spotlight will be Batman: Creature of the Night #1 and Justice League of America Annual #1

Dark Ark #3 Review (Aftershock Comics)

Arklife

Written by: Cullen Bunn
Art by: Juan Doe 
Publisher: Aftershock Comics
Release Date: 29 November 2017
Reviewer: Andrew McAvoy 

The problem that you have when you build an Ark and fill it full of mythical monsters, creatures and the like, plus a few humans, is that inevitably it will all end in tears. As the rivalry turns deadly on the Ark it is Shrae, its custodian (our Ark's equivalent of Noah) who is tasked with sorting out the whole sorry mess. Let's see how he's getting on.

Injustice 2 Annual #1 Review

Injustice 2 Annual #1

Writers: Tom Taylor, K. Perkins, Brian Buccellato

Art Team: Marco Santucci, Jamal Campbell, David Yardin, J. Nanjan, Pop Mahn

DC Comics

Release Date: November 29, 2017

Cover Price: $4.99

Injustice 2 for 1

Well this issue frankly snuck in the release schedule on me. I’m usually just fine with a quick little Injustice 2 story on Tuesday to scratch my comic book itch until Wednesday arrives, but this week is one of those crazy fifth weeks of the month, so more Injustice 2 is happening. Rumor from the man who counts clicks (that's Jim) is these Injustice Annuals usually aren't too shabby, so let's check in on this two for one adventure, featuring a Wonder Woman Injustice origin and some Harley goodness.

Aquaman Annual #1 Review and **SPOILERS**

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Aw, Mercy

Writer: Phillip Kennedy Jackson 

Artist: Max Fumara 

Colorist: Dave Stewart 

Letterer: Deron Bennett 

Cover: Max Fumara 

Cover Price: $4.99 

On Sale Date: November 29, 2017

**NON SPOILERS AND SCORE AT THE BOTTOM**

Whee, it’s a fifth week and you know what that means: a bunch of Annuals that may or may not be part of the series continuity! Such a statement makes a fellow like Eric “The Continuity Kid” Shea tremble in his cowboy boots, but I embrace the opportunity to see people stretch their creative wings a bit. I’ve probably been burned more often than not, but I won’t stop believin’! And you shouldn’t stop reading, because my review of Aquaman Annual #1 is just below!

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #33 Review and **SPOILERS**

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Cool It Now, Watch Out

Writer: Robert Vendetti 

Breakdowns: Tom Derenick 

Penciller & Inker: Jack Herbert 

Colorist: Jason Wright 

Letterer: Dave Sharpe 

Cover: Francis Manapul 

Cover Price: $2.99

On Sale Date: November 29, 2017

**NON SPOILERS AND SCORE AT THE BOTTOM**

Say…who is this Jack Herbert fellow? I don’t remember seeing that name. How exciting! And on a fifth week, no less…I’m not sure if that will end up being a good or bad thing, all told. But I’m excited to check out the artwork! See what I think by reading my review of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #33, conveniently right here!