After last week’s manga inferno, it’s nice to see a shipping list that’s a little more sedate. There’s plenty of good stuff, though.
I’m really enjoying the current arc of Fables. As much as I’ve liked Boy Blue’s trip to the Homelands, though, it’ll be nice to catch up with events in Fabletown. And that cover for #39 is breathtaking, as usual.
Not all big summer events are to be avoided like medical waste on a public beach. DC’s Seven Soldiers titles have been a lot of fun. I think it puts me in the minority, but my favorite has been the Guardian mini (with Klarion a close second). Guardian 3 shows up Wendesday.
The shôjo issue of The Comics Journal (#269) arrives, which should make for lots of good reading. (I would say that even if it didn’t include a review that I’d written. I’m actually saying it in spite of that, to be honest.)
The third issue of Lackluster World hits the shelves courtesy of Gen: Eric. I really enjoyed the first two, though I came across them after the pre-order window for this issue had closed. I’m sure I’ll be able to track a copy down sooner or later.
The first issue of Marvel’s Gravity mini-series was good enough to make me pick up the second. I’m a big fan of Sean McKeever’s writing, and the story seems to have a lot of potential.
Lots of comics fans seem to like super-intelligent non-human primates. Lots of comics fans seem to enjoy all-ages titles featuring off-kilter comedy. Will those powerful demographics combine to make Oni’s Banana Sunday 1 a blockbuster? Why are you asking me? I just think it looks cute!
And, in a strange turn of events, neither Tokyopop nor Viz seem to want to hold me upside-down and shake me until the last of my pocket change falls to the ground. I’m sure they’re plotting something, though.