Tuesday, 3 June 2014

What to read - June 2014

TIme is precious, and there are only so many comics you can buy each month. This is the Comics Watchtower Guide to the new titles coming out this month that we think you'll really like!

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Batgirl vol. 3: Death of the Family
Gail Simone - 9781401246280 - Paperback -$27.99
16+. Previously available as a hardcover, Gail Simone’s amazing series continues down a dark road. Tying in with the ‘Death of the Family’ Batman crossover, Barbara Gordon must face the Joker – the psychotic criminal whose actions once left her crippled. Can Barbara face her demons or will this be the end (again) for her career as Batgirl? 


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Batgirl vol. 4: Wanted
Gail Simone - 9781401246297 - Hardcover - $39.99
16+. Batgirl is wanted for murder! Accused of killing the son of Commissioner Gordon, Batgirl is at the top of Gotham’s Most Wanted. Barbara Gordon’s two lives clash in this outstanding book from fan favourite Gail Simone. Can Barbara clear her name without revealing her identity to her father? And if she fails, will he ever forgive her?


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Shazam vol. 1
Geoff Johns - 9781401246990 - Paperback - $29.99 
13+. Shazam returns to the New 52! Orphan Billy Batson is given the power of Earth’s mightiest mortal. When he speaks the magic word, he is transformed into Shazam! Originally appearing as back up stories, this collection is great for new readers who want something a little lighter than Superman.


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Aquaman vol. 3: Throne of Atlantis
 Geoff Johns - 9781401246952 - Paperback - $27.99
15+. The time has come, and Aquaman must return to Atlantis. While he may be content to remain on the surface world and refuse his claim to the throne, others see him as a threat to their chances of succession. Aquaman must overcome these threats, as well as the super weapon that original sunk the fabled city before it is used by the wrong hands to wreak havoc on the surface world he has chosen to protect.


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Hellboy in Hell vol. 1: The Descent
Mike Mignola - 9781616554446 - Paperback - $32.99
15+. First created in 1994, Hellboy has captured the pop culture consciousness with Mike Mignola dark and broody art style, almost reminiscent of German Expressionism. Hellboy, transported from Hell as a child and brought up by humans now rejects his destiny to destroy the world – and he dies in the attempt. Condemnation to hell isn’t how he plans to spend eternity, however, so Hellboy must find a way to return to Earth and his friends. As always, gripping, creepy stuff.



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