This week’s trade waiting has five of the strongest collections yet, a truly great week for trade waiters! The big two make the list with some great releases but strong books come from the indie ranks as well!
BATMAN: THE NIGHT OF THE OWLS HC
Written by Scott Snyder, various
Art by Greg Capullo, various
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Price: $29.99
Publisher: DC Comics
• In this new hardcover, evil spreads across Gotham City as Batman’s allies, including Red Robin, Batwing, Robin, Batgirl, the Birds of Prey, Nightwing and even Catwoman find themselves in a battle coming from all sides.
• The Court of Owls makes its move against justice in this sprawling tale of corruption and violence.
• Collects BATMAN #8-9, BATMAN ANNUAL #1, DETECTIVE COMICS #9, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #9, BATWING #9, BATMAN AND ROBIN #9, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS #9, BIRDS OF PREY #9, BATGIRL #9, NIGHTWING #8-9 and ALL-STAR WESTERN #9.
Why to watch for it: The ENTIRE Night of the Owls crossover, in one place! This is one of the most critically and commercially successful Batman stories ever, collected and edited to occur in chronological order. A brilliant series, all in one bundle.
FABLES DELUXE EDITION HC VOL. 6
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, various
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Price: $29.99
Publisher: Vertigo Comics
In this sixth deluxe FABLES collection, featuring issues #46-51 of the Eisner Award-winning series, the threat of the Adversary looms ever closer as the drums of war begin their steady beat. The Fables prepare for battle, but first they must find their would-be commander: Bigby Wolf!
Why to watch for it: It’s Fables, c’mon! This deluxe edition collects the landmark 50th issue of the award winning series, as well as extras and the like.
ATOMIC ROBO VOLUME 7: THE FLYING SHE-DEVILS OF THE PACIFIC
Written by Brian Clevinger
Art by Scott Wegener
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Price: $18.95
Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Invented by Nikola Tesla in 1923, Atomic Robo went on to be a soldier, a scientist, an entrepreneur, and an explorer whose adventures span the globe. This one begins, if you couldn’t guess from the title, in the vast expanse of the south Pacific. The year is 1951. World War II concluded just six years ago, but it’s mark is still felt in this remote part of the world in ways that one could have ever predicted!
Why to watch for it: Every time new Atomic Robo is released, be it a new single or collection, it is cause to celebrate. Volume 7 maintains the high quality of the previous volumes and boasts one of the greatest titles in the history of literature.
HYPERNATURALS VOL. 1
Written by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Art by Brad Walker, Tom Derenick, Andres Guinaldo
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Price: $16.99
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
THE UNIVERSE IS UNDER ATTACK!
It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that’s only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They’re a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it’s up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals — and their novice recruits — to save the galaxy from complete destruction.
Collecting the Free Comic Book Day edition and issues 1-3 of the critically acclaimed series, THE HYPERNATURALS VOLUME 1 has Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind ANNIHILATION and THE LEGION, reuniting with GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY artist Brad Walker, along with Tom Derenick (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA) and Andres Guinaldo (GOTHAM CITY SIRENS) to kick off their original series that takes cosmic super-heroes to an all-new frontier!
Why to watch for it: DnA off the leash! Marvel Cosmic was forever changed by the run of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning on Cosmic titles, and now they have brought their cosmic prowess to BOOM! in their own original series! A new universe where anything can happen, you really can’t expect anything less than greatness from this creative team.
DAREDEVIL BY MARK WAID HC
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Various
Release Date: February 13, 2013
Price: $34.99
Publisher: Marvel Comics
THE DEVIL IS REBORN. RENEWED. RESSURECTED. With new enemies, new friends and that same old “grinnin’ in the face of hell” attitude, the Man Without Fear is back and leading with his face! Mark Waid (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Irredeemable, RUSE) joins neo-legendary artists Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin for a new, Eisner Award-winning spin on Daredevil that will leave you gasping for air. Having turned his world upside over the past several years, Matt Murdock realizes justice may not be blind to his past – and villains may not be the only ones looking for answers. Klaw, master of sound. The Megacrime cartel. Mole Man. The Black Cat. Bring it on! If Matt Murdock could see what he was doing…he’d be terrified. Collecting DAREDEVIL #1-10 and 10.1, and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #677
Why to watch for it: Mark Waid’s Daredevil has taken the industry by storm, causing Marvel to release a 12 issue collection of the first arcs of his brilliant take on the man without fear. This Eisner-award winning series is not to be missed, and the best way to catch up is via an oversized hardcover…
Hypernaturals Vol 1 Was soooo good. This has the mark of surpassing their Legion and GOTG stints.