New comics are coming this week but not as many as we would like. Strill, that doesn’t eman we aren’t interested in them. This week we’re looking forward to the latest Casanova, the latest Secret Warriors, X-Men Vs. Vampires and Avengers Prime #3.

All these, and more, can be found at your local comics store. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Check out the list of comics you can get below.

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #644
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #644 SPIDEY VS. VARIANT
ATLAS #5
AVENGERS PRIME #3
CAPTAIN AMERICA #610
CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT #2
CASANOVA #3
FRANKEN-CASTLE #21
HEROIC AGE: ONE MONTH TO LIVE #5
MARVEL PREVIEWS #86
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #2
NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #2 SHS VARIANT
POWERS #6
SECRET WARRIORS #20

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Thor is obviously going to be even more of a priority character for Marvel in the coming months. As you probably know they’ve got a big screen adaptation of the character coming out so you can be sure we’ll be seeing lots of comics related to the character hitting store shelves as well.

Not saying that’s a bad thing just that it is to be expected. One of these new Thor titles in question is Ultimate Comics Thor #1, which we’ve got a preview of for you today. This new comic comes from the creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Carlos Pacheco and tells the origin story of Ultimate Thor.

According to Marvel this comic will take you “back to the beginning and witness the debut of the Odinson and the Warriors Three as they combat a shadowy threat masterminded by the dreaded Baron Zemo.” Who will prevail? You’ll just have to read the comic to find out. Side note: Does this comic sound a lot like the plot for the upcoming movie? I wonder.

Anyway, check out a preview for the comic after the jump. Ultimate Comics Thor #1 hits store shelves on October 6.

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Even though they don’t get quite the big screen treatment they deserve, Marvel’s Fantastic Four are still great characters. They also have been featured in quite a few successful comics, particularly their own.

To highlight that we’ve got a preview for the upcoming Fantastic Four #583 comic called Fantastic Four: Three. From writer Jonathan Hickman and new series artist Steve Epting, the comic begins a new story arc featuring the also features The War of Four Cities.

However, as bad as wars can be, this one is even worse as it will mark the end of one of the Fantastic Four. Who will fall? It’s anyone’s guess. Although, there’s probably a pretty easy way to find out. I’ll just let you think about that one.

In the meantime, check out the gallery of preview images for the comic after the jump. Fantastic Four: Three hits comic store shelves on September 22nd.

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This week Marvel has more comics for you to enjoy. What, did you think they wouldn’t? Of the ones coming out we’re most interested in are Casanova #2, S.H.I.E.L.D #3, Iron Man Legacy, Secret Warriors #18 and Avengers: The Origin #5.

Like most weeks, comics are on sale Wednesday this week so head on over to your favorite comics shop early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one. Also, be sure to check out covers for some of these books after the break.

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #639 (OMT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #639 QUESADA VARIANT (OMT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #639 SKETCH VARIANT (OMT)
AVENGERS PRIME #2
AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #4
AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #5
CAPTAIN AMERICA #608
CAPTAIN AMERICA: FOREVER ALLIES #1
CASANOVA #2
DAREDEVIL BLACK & WHITE #1
DARKSTAR AND THE WINTER GUARD #3
DEADPOOL #1000
DEADPOOL: WADE WILSON’S WAR #3
DEATH OF DRACULA #1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DOOMWAR #6

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Hey there comics fans, this week sees the release of a whole bunch of new comics from our friends at Marvel. Of the ones dropping today, we’re most interested in Secret Avengers #1, X-Force #27, Iron Man: Extremis Director’s Cut, Secret Warriors #16 and a whole lot more. It looks to be a great week for comics.

Remember, comics go on sale today so get to your nearest comics store early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #632
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #632 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #37
DARK WOLVERINE #86
DARK WOLVERINE #86 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
DAZZLER #1
DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #11
DOOMWAR #4
DOOMWAR #4 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #3
FALL OF THE HULKS: THE SAVAGE SHE-HULKS #3 HEROIC AGE VARIANT
FANTASTIC FOUR #579 (HA)
FANTASTIC FOUR #579 HEROIC AGE VARIANT (HA)
IRON MAN: EXTREMIS DIRECTOR’S CUT #1

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If you’re enjoying Marvel’s newest cross-over event Siege, then this information is for you. Today, Marvel released the full details of who will be guiding this event through all of its various mascinations and incarnations. For all the details, check out this official press release:

In Siege: Captain America, from Christos Gage and Federico Dallocchio, learn more about the role of Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers in this war and how it will define their relationship! Then, in Siege: Young Avengers, from Sean McKeever and Mahmud A. Asrar, the Young Avengers take center stage as Wiccan and Patriot are pushed to their limits!

Siege: Loki, from Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, goes deep into the mind of Siege’s most devious major player! Nick Fury’s plans are revealed in Siege: Secret Warriors, from the team of Jonathan Hickman and Alessandro Vitti! Finally, Siege: Spider-Man pits Spider-Man against Venom, courtesy of Brian Reed and Marco Santucci!

With interconnecting covers by superstar Marko Djurdjevic, these all new stories provide insight into the major players of Siege and set the stage for the dramatic Siege finale!

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The siege of Asgard continues, Indigo becomes the new choice of color and Captain America “officially” returns in this latest edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Due to time constraints and unforeseen delays, this week’s column is abbreviated. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

PULL OF THE WEEK:

Atom & Hawkman #46
DC Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Ryan Sook
Score: 9/10

Ray Palmer, known better as the Atom, has been knocked down more than most during his career as a costumed crime-fighter, but he always manages to pick himself up. Not surprisingly, that compassion of his has earned him an Indigo ring, and with the dead seemingly winning the war, Ray has figured out a way to swing the battle to the good guys; even if the good guys aren’t all necessarily “good” to begin with.

I would never have thought that, of all the Blackest Night-themed “continuation” issues, this would be the best of the bunch (so far), but with Geoff Johns at the helm, I should have known better. Johns uses a This Is Your Life presentation of Ray Palmer’s history as a canvas to show just how much the character brings to the table, and in doing so, the writer sets the stage for what could be the turning point in war against Nekron.

Artist Ryan Sook simply crushed this issue. Everything in this issue was pitch-perfect, from Ray’s past to the horrific present – every panel led to the next without skipping a beat. Instead, the body of work in this issue touched on varying types of visual storytelling that not only worked incredibly well, but also showed the artist’s vast range of skills.

Wrap all this up and throw in the aforementioned revelation of the Indigo rings, and you’re left with a can’t-miss issue that’s also the Pull of the Week.

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Another week, another batch of great comics from the fine filks at Marvel. This week sees the release of several books we’re looking forward to including a new X-Force, Captain America: Reborn #6, Kick-Ass #8, Secret Warriors #12 and the latest New Avengers.

As always, be sure to check out the previews of some covers for these comics after the jump. New comics go on sale this Wednesday at a comic shop near you. To locate your nearest comic shop that carrier your favorite titles, use this handy guide.

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #619 (GNTLT)
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #32 (S)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #6 CASSADAY VARIANT
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #6 GATEFOLD COVER
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #6 QUESADA VARIANT
DAREDEVIL #504
DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE #5 (DR)
FALL OF THE HULKS: GAMMA 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
FALL OF THE HULKS: RED HULK #1
FANTASTIC FOUR #575
FANTASTIC FOUR #575 SEVEN DECADES VARIANT
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #22
HALO: BLOOD LINE #2

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Welcome to another edition of The Pull List Comic Reviews! Since the hectic holiday schedule and copious amounts of eggnog have affected my time and brain cells, respectively, this week’s reviews are more of the quickie variety. While short and sweet – well, as short and sweet as I’m going to get – there’s enough yuletide cheer to make even Gotham warm over. As always, WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

PULL OF THE WEEK:

Avengers: The Initiative #31
Marvel Comics – $2.99 US
Writer: Christos N Gage
Artist: Rafa Sandoval
Score: 8.5/10

The music’s pumping, the booze is flowing and the girls are dancing. Seems like Taskmaster’s right where he wants to be, until Norman Osborn decides to come to Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. for an inspection. Nobody said pimpin’ was easy, especially since Taskmaster has to get his place running on all cylinders before the boss arrives, bearing “gifts.”

Incredibly solid issue by writer Gage. Throughout the entire string of storylines, like “Civil War,” “Secret Invasion” and “Dark Reign,” select characters from both sides of the fight have begun to question whether or not they’re on the right side. Makes for some good reading and interesting dynamics as “Siege” starts to pick up steam. Artist Sandoval continues to be consistently good, especially where Taskmaster is included in the scene.

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Happy Holidays everyone, and just in time for those holidays there are some excellent comics coming out this week.

From DC Comics, we have the constantly-getting-better Detective Comics. I swear to God, this book just gets better and better with every issue. If you’re not buying this book than you are missing out on one the most groundbreaking comics of the year.

From Image, we have the line of Image United comics. With art by the founding fathers of Image and written by Robert Kirkman, this is sure to be a collector’s dream.

I’m most looking forward to the new issue of Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four, I think this book is in my early running for Best Continuing Series, if I was allowed to vote for the Eisners. Dale Eaglesham is off for two issues but I’m sure that it won’t slow down the brilliant writing that Hickman is doing with the characters.

I’ll also be checking out the spoilerific Captain America: Who Will Wield The Shield book. Now that Steve Rogers is officially back, it’ll be intriguing to follow the reaction.

That’s all I’m getting this week. As always, we here at The Flickcast care about what you read so let us know what you liked/didn’t like in the comments. Otherwise, check out the complete list at Midtown Comics.

Have a Happy Holiday!

Just because this week is Christmas doesn’t mean everyone is on vacation. Case in point, your friendly neighborhood folks at Marvel Comics who’ve got some great comics for you coming out this week, just in time for your last minute shopping needs.

This week we’re particularly interested in the Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield, the latest Punisher Max, a new New Avengers and the latest Secret Warriors. As always, be sure to check out cover art for some of these books after the break. Happy holidays!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #616 (GNTLT)
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31 (S)
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS #2
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD?
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? DAVIS VARIANT
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3
DARK AVENGERS: ARES #3

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Its Monday so that means it time to share with you all the great comics that will be coming out from one of our favorite comic publishes this week. So, following is a list of comics and trades from Marvel that will hit store this Wednesday.

Some of the titles that look pretty interesting to us include a new The Torch, a new Cable, issue #2 of Strange Tales and a brand new issue of Astonishing X-Men. As always, be sure to check out all of the bigger cover art after the jump and stay tuned later this week for a brand new installment of The Pull List comics reviews.

Comics On-Sale:

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #608

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #608 DJURDJEVIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT

ASTONISHING X-MEN #31 WRAPAROUND COVER

ASTONISHING X-MEN #31 CHAREST VARIANT

ASTONISHING X-MEN #31 SKETCH VARIANT

BLACK PANTHER #9

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