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Free Comic Book Day 2012 Gold Comics

December 2, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Press release

The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has announced its Gold Sponsor comic book selections for the industry’s top annual event, Free Comic Book Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 5, 2012. Next year marks the eleventh anniversary of Free Comic Book Day with another year of incredible stories that allow fans of all ages to dive into the adventures of their favorite comic book characters and encourage new readers to explore the fun and excitement that comics can offer.

Chosen by retailers on the FCBD Committee, there’s a free comic book for everyone’s taste: from Avengers, Star Wars and Transformers to Peanuts, Mouse Guard, and MegaMan.

Peter Panzerfaust by Wiebe and Jenkins arrives in February from Image

March 7, 2013November 16, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Peter Panzerfaust by Kurtis Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins will be a new ongoing series beginning in February from Image Comics / Shadowline. The pair have recently worked together on the Snow Angel GN that is currently available in digital form.

Wiebe, who is currently writing the critically acclaimed Green Wake and just finished The Intrepids miniseries, seems to be a rising force at Image Comics. From reading his previous work, I can tell this will be a quality series; especially with Jenkins handling the artwork.

Preview of Pigs #3 (Image)

November 7, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Pigs by Nate Cosby, Ben McCool, and Breno Tamura is one of the best mystery/espionage books to come out in a long time. If you haven’t picked up the first two issues, check out your local comic shop – they may still have some copies on hand.

Here is a 9 page preview of Pigs #3. You can also find a preview of Pigs #2 here if you haven’t picked it up yet.

Preview of Pigs #2 (Image) by Nate Cosby, Ben McCool, and Breno Temura

October 10, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Pigs #2, published by Image Comics, continues the neo-Cold War espionage thriller from Nate Cosby and Ben McCool. This series is one of the best new titles on the market featuring top notch writing and artistry. Francesco Francavilla lends his talents to the cover for issue #2.

If you haven’t picked up Pigs #1, featuring a cover by Jock, you should seek out a copy. You won’t regret it.

Pigs #2 by Nate Cosby, Ben McCool, and Breno Temura is available at most comic book stores on Wednesday, October 12th 2011 with a $2.99 cover price.

Review: Pigs #1 (Image)

September 21, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Writers: Nate Cosby, Ben McCool
Artist: Breno Tamura
Colors: Christopher Sotomayor
Lettering & Design: Rus Wooten
Cover & Logo: Jock
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Date: September 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

Title: “Hello, Cruel World”

If you like mystery and espionage – then Pigs by Nate Cosby and Ben McCool is what you should be reading. In the present day, a second generation KGB Cuban sleeper cell is activated and it’s mission is to overthrow the United States government.

Pigs #1 is a very tight and well written espionage story that could have very well come from a best selling spy novel. As the story flips through two timelines, the past and present, we’re introduced to several characters along the way – even though they’re not fully explained.

Preview: Pigs #1 (Image) by Nate Cosby & Ben McCool

September 13, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

This week, Image Comics is publishing the highly anticipated Pigs #1 by Nate Cosby, Ben McCool, and Breno Tamura.

A KGB sleeper cell has been in Cuba since 1962. And now they’re coming to kill you. NATE COSBY (MARVEL), BEN McCOOL (CHOKER, MEMOIR) and hotshot newcomer artist BRENO TAMURA present PIGS, an ongoing series set to join Image’s elite ranks. Terrorists have descended on America, assigned to destroy everything in their path…but why, and why now?

Preview: Li’l Depressed Boy #6 (Image)

September 13, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Li’l Depressed Boy by S. Steven Struble and Sina Grace has picked up a considerable following since the first issue was published early this year by Image Comics. LDB is a guy who feels he’s alone in the world and doesn’t quite know how to fit into society.

Newsarama features a 9 page preview of issue #6 on their site. We’ve provided the cover and the first 5 pages of Li’l Depressed Boy #6 below. To view all 9 pages, please visit Newsarama.

Preview: Severed #2 (Image)

May 5, 2013September 13, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Published by Image Comics, Severed is a creator-owned title by Eisner nominated writer Scott Snyder (American Vampire, Detective Comics), writer Scott Tuft and New York Times Best-Selling artist Attila Futaki (Percy Jackson).

This seven issue horror mini-series is mostly set in 1916, follows Jack Garron, a 12-year-old who has left home in search of his father, a wayward minstrel. Jack soon finds out that out on the roads and rails of early 20th century America, nothing goes wasted.

Review: The Red Wing #2 (Image)

August 23, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Writer: Jonathan Hickman
Artist: Nick Pitarra
Colors: Rachelle Rosenberg
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Date: August 2011
Cover Price: $3.50

Title: “Learning to Fall”

Legacy cadets Valin and Dominic made it into the Red Wing and are training in simulators to hone their flying and fighting skills. Dom’s skills are requiring a little more work than he’d anticipated.

Dom seeks help from the General in order to understand his mistakes in combat. He doesn’t have the full grasp of time. The General then explains to him about the different frequencies and slices that define what is time.

Review: The Intrepids #6 (Image)

August 22, 2011 by The Comic Book Critic

Writer, co-creator: Kurtis J. Wiebe
Illustrator, co-creator: Scott Kowalchuk
Cover, Designer: Scott Kowalchuk
Colorist: Donna Gregory
Letterer: Ariana Maher
Script Editor: Brittany Matter
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Date: August 2011
Cover Price: $2.99

Title: “End of an Era”

The Intrepids #6 unfortunately marks the end of this six issue mini series, but it does so with a bang! The Intrepids come to a realization they’ve been manipulated by their benefactor Dante. This time Dante uses Chester to carry out his bidding remotely by use of a helmet that he uses to control Chester. The team then sides with Dr. Koi in an effort to bring down their leader.

If you’re looking for action, this issue does not disappoint. It’s got cyborgs, car crashes, gung-ho mad scientists, attack baboons with machine guns, attack baboons with Taser prods, cybernetic bears, and computer hacking – I’d like to see Marvel or DC top that!