Shawn Says: Spotlight on New Releases April 6, 2011

In which Shawn looks at the New Releases and lets you know which ones she is most excited about!

1) Nonplayer #1

This is the book that everyone has been talking about. This is Nate Simpson’s first comic and he is wowing audiences with his art and storytelling. His art is comparable to Geof Darrow and Seth Fisher, yet it is definitely all his own. It has already sold out so if you missed it the first time around be sure to catch the second print.

2) Fear Itself #1

I couldn’t just outright dismiss this series without at least giving it a shot first. I know that many are feeling event fatigue, especially with the sheer number of books that are typically involved in these company-wide crossovers. Writer Matt Fraction has been doing a great job on Thor and so I was interested in seeing how he would handle all the other Avengers. Plus with Stuart Immonen doing the art I knew it would be worth giving the one issue a chance. I must admit, after having read it, I actually enjoyed it. I am planning on picking up the rest of the series. I want to know what will happen next.

3) First Wave Special #1

I was sad to hear that DC is cancelling all the First Wave titles. I have been enjoying Doc Savage, Spirit and the First Wave mini-series. I am glad that they are tying up loose ends and finishing storylines though. I wonder if this was a storyline that they were going to explore in a co-feature but decided to release it as a one-shot instead. Whatever the case, It was a really solid story. The Avenger wants to put an end to gang warfare but Batman and Doc Savage don’t agree with his methods. Phil Winslade’s sketchy, rough art fit the story nicely.