Walking Dead Celebrates 10 Years with 12 Covers

Walking Dead Celebrates 10 Years with 12 Covers - by 1upCollectibles.com

The Walking Dead begins a new story arc, issue 115 will ship with twelve covers, a standard cover, a blank cover for sketching, and ten covers that interlink, telling the story of ten years worth of The Walking Dead. A “decatych”? 

Throw in a colored version of Walking Dead #1 by Dave Stewart, a Walking Dead Tyreese reprint special and an Art of Charlie Adlard hardcover and that should be a pretty impressive tenth anniversary package to kick off All Out War…

THE WALKING DEAD #115
Writer Robert Kirkman
Artist Charlie Adlard & Cliff Rathburn
Cover Artist  Charlie Adlard & Dave Stewart
ALL-OUT WAR BEGINS!
What is sure to be the biggest story line in WALKING DEAD history – just in time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series! It’s Rick versus Negan with a little help from everyone else!

This issue ships with 12 COVERS!
Cover A: standard cover
Covers B-K: 10 connecting covers celebrating 10 years of The Walking Dead!
Cover L: blank cover

THE WALKING DEAD #1 10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

Written by :: Robert Kirkman
Artist / Cover Artist :: Tony Moore & Dave Stewart
Release Date :: October 2, 2013

SRP :: $5.99

The historic first issue of The Walking Dead presented for the first time in FULL COLOR by colorist extraordinaire Dave Stewart! Along with the original covers and variants done for this issue throughout the years and tons of other bonus material.

THE WALKING DEAD TYREESE SPECIAL
Written by :: Robert Kirkman
Artist / Cover Artist :: Tony Moore 
Release Date :: October 23, 2013
SRP :: $3.99
Just in time for the premiere of Season Four of the TV show! Tyreese, a character prominently featured in the season, gets a spotlight here. The special issue reprints his first appearance from The Walking Dead #7 as well as a new origin story, first printed in The Walking Dead: Free Comic Book Day Special.

THE ART OF CHARLIE ADLARD HCArtist / Cover Artist :: Charlie Adlard
Release Date :: October 23, 2013
SRP :: $39.99

Comics superstar Charlie Adlard has defined the look of the modern day horror comic with his work on The Walking Dead. Skybound present this over sized art book which delves into the full history of Charlie’s amazing career, including an unprecedented look at the making of his 100th issue of The Walking Dead. Introduction by Jonathan Ross, as well as commentary by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, SFX guru Greg Nicotero and more!

The Walking Dead: Merle and Daryl Dixon TV Action Figure 2-Pack

Fans of the The Walking Dead TV series from AMC rejoice because McFarlane Toys has announced their fourth series of action figures.The fourth series of action figures from The Walking Dead TV series will include Andrea, The Governor, Carl Grimes, Riot Gear Zombie, and Riot Gear Gas Mask Zombie. McFarlane Toys is also producing a special 2-pack as part of their fourth series. They have also announced that there will be a 2-pack of figures that come "highly requested". We absolutely wonder who will it will contain.

The Walking Dead: Merle and Daryl Dixon TV Action Figure 2-Pack

Comic Review - 9/19 Zeros, Heroes, and Zombies

What's going on 1upers! Its another week of reviews and this week we got 2 DC zero issues, 2 paranormal indy books, and the Avengers. So without standing on ceremony, lets go!!!

The Avengers #30

The first book this week is another issue by Mr. Bendis aaaaand it was nothing special.  The issue centers around Spider-Woman and Hawkeye and a lovers quarrel during a break-in to a government facility.  The dialogue/banter between the two characters is but not much else. It's suppose to be taking place while the Avengers are fighting the X-Men , but it chronologically does't make sense.This is suppose to be during the big fight at Utopia and Hawkeye was suppose to be severely burned. How is this suppose to work? Did I miss something? The payoff feels like something good is coming down the line but it could have been a one page set up in a future story.  Pass on this issue it serves no purpose and the art is by Walt Simonson, who is a legend in his rite, just wasn't done justice by the inker.  I have seen some great work by him, but this really was not good.

Story - 1/5
Art - 2/5

The Walking Dead #102

Well this is my first time writing about the Walking Dead and by all means I am going to avoid spoilers so this going to be a shorter more vague review. This like others has Rick struggling with leading the group and what he has to do to protect them.  There is a big event that is being set up in this issue and its the very beginning of this.  There are events in the past that have lead them to do this.  This is a very consistent story that is always a great page turner and very consistent art.  Pick this issue up if you are already head long into the series, if you aren't reading this then pick up the Compendium Vol.1 and let you mind be blown.  If you think you have seen The Walking Dead, you really haven't until you read it as well.  Do your self a solid and start now!

Story - 4/5
Art - 3/5

Red Hood and The Outlaws #0

This was an issue that isn't on my normal pulls, so I picked it up on the recommendation.  I have to say I wasn't impressed.  The story is about Jason Todd's life and how he became the Red Hood. The way the story is told is the best part about it. It is paced well and make allusions to Jason's history while making necessary flash backs and flash forwards. The story itself doesn't make me care at all about Jason, yes he had a tough life but he isn't even grateful he was alive...TWICE! The twist and revelations made feel more like a gimmick in the second story. I feel like the second story was written first and they wanted a way to build up to make more dramatic. The art in the first story felt like it wasn't rendered/developed enough and the second story felt like it was too developed.  There were too many lines in the work that just clutters faces and is too distracting to a reader. Read this book if you are into the craft of writing and content doesn't matter or if you like Jason Todd, other than that you aren't missing much.

Story - 2/5
Art - 2/5

Revival #3

PICK OF THE WEEK
This is was my favorite book of the week. This story about a small town in Wisconsin has got me hooked. Tim Seeley does a great job in arranging the story so it foreshadows the events to come. Since this is a new series its doing a good job of character development and good a slowly adding new characters.  There is something great from a story aspect where the dead that comeback aren't completely brain dead and they live like regular people. There is a great scene with an eldery woman at a funeral home that really speaks to complications that arise from these not so dead zombies. Also the art in this book is beautifully illustrated by Mike Norton whose art doesn't dip one bit in all 3 issues. So do yourself a favor and pic this up! Start reading now! Go! why are you still reading this! Get to the Choppa!!!!

Story 4/5
Art - 4/5

Justice League #0

This should be called Shazam #0 because that's all there is here.  It tells the story of how Billy Batson became Shazam, the new 52 way. Yes he is a 12 year old boy but he is not pure of heart but is given the power of Shazam for the potential to do good. WTF? I think it would be more shocking if they gave the kid an alternative history. I don't understand why they just won't veer far from their roots...well they did in the wrong way. The kids a puck that needs to be set straight, not given powers. He gets the powers and wrecks his neighbor's car. I would much rather see this kid have a troubled past and refuse to turn bad and do whats wrong, and when he gets the powers he has the power to face the people that have done him wrong. But that may be too obvious. Oh well. The art is good by Gary Frank, it makes the story play out very well and allows for the action to play out and the story to progress. Only read this if you care about Shazam.

Story - 2/5
Art - 3/5

Ten Comics You Should be Reading, If You're Not Doing So

Hello People of the Internets! 

Johnny Worthless coming at you with some goodies, some old some new, but they're all tasty treats.  If you are already reading any of these books, way to go, if not give one or two a try, you won't be disappointed.  Unless you want lots of puppies and kittens, there isn't really anything for you here...


 Let's begin. 

First we have Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead.  I came to this book through the TV show (like many others) I'd known of it before, but hadn't ever read a full issue.  Two words... Zombie Apocalypse.  Check out this book, it's a No-Brainer!  (Ha! Zombie Jokes)  Also a heads up (Ha!), this one is not for kids. As in the book consists of a lot of violence, gore, and profanity.  I haven't ever heard or seen a "colored" version of this book.  It's black and white which adds to the 'outsider' feel of the series.  Recently Kirkman and crew reached 100 issues, this is the longest running series on the list but don't let that discourage you.  And although it shares many things with it's TV counterpart they definitely have there differences.  The volumes of past issues are put together very well and you can get your hands on these trades very easily.

 For Fans Of:  AMC's Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, Zombies, Decapitations

Next we have from BOOM! Studios, Valen the Outcast (which was originally titled 'Outcast', but I'm guessing Big Boi and Andre 3000 weren't fans).  My main love for this book comes from my recent lack of roleplaying.  It completely reminds me of adventures my buddies would run back in the day.  (mainly Mikee D)  The premise here is a king gets turned into an 'Undead Abomanation' and he's now trying to get revenge and reclaim all he has lost.  Along for the ride are a drunk and a hot chic, what's there not to love?  Sometimes hokey, always fun, this is a solid book.  So, I just found out this book will be ending with issue 8.  That sucks, but you still can get the issues from your local, just ask for a special order.  From what I gather there might be another book coming out with the same characters or at least in the same world... We shall see. 

For Fans Of:  Sword and Sorcery, Conanary, Throw'n Dice in White-Shoes' Basement with Mikee D

 Marvel Comics makes it debut on the list with Scarlet Spider.  Just saying the name out loud makes him edgier then ole' Petey Parker.  I'm really busy, I wanted to add this to my comic pull way before it came out, it never happened.  Starring Kaine (if you don't know him look him up, short version is he's a clone) under the Spider-Specs.  As the tag line says..."All the Power, None of the Responsibility"  Everyone I asked about this book only had good things to say.  It takes place in Houston.  Christopher Yost is on writing duties so far, he's got chops.  At the shop the other day I was told referring to  Scarlet Spider, "he's a boss".  I thought that summed up this book nicely. 

For Fans Of:  Kaine, Alliteration, Boss-like Activities, Christopher Yost

DC's Aquaman has been great from the word go.  (More like the start of the new 52)  From 'The Trench' through 'The Others' Geoff Johns is killing it.  This is one of the New 52 books that has really brought the goods with each issue.  (overall)  Still think Aquaman is worthless?  Issue one will change your mind about that.  Ivan Reis has been doing a bang-up job on his art duties.  With #12 and it's #0 issues coming out soon now is a good time to board the HMS Aquaman.  Or Aquaman DSV?  Whichever you prefer. 

For Fans Of:  Fishsticks, Atlantis, Oceans, Geoff Johns, Tridents

From IDW, Star Trek (Ongoing)  This book has been a home run from the start.  Well, the art was a little "off" in the beginning.  Though it never impeded the story.  This book follows the exploits of the Enterprise crew from the J. J. Abrams film universe.  The premise is to take that crew and put them in situations that originally happened to the OG crew from the 60's TV show.  (pretty awesome if you ask me)  There are also there own stories being told, and at the moment the series is taking place between the first film and the sequel which is set to premiere May 17, 2013.  So if you want to see what the crew has been up to between the films here it is.  Top Notch. 

For Fans Of:  New Star Trek Film, Old Fashioned Fun Science Fiction, Zoe Saldana

This book is so good you should be buying two copies at a time, Saga from Image.  Brought to you by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.  Definitely not for kids.  I'm a huge fan of the look of this book.  Great panel work.  The art isn't always perfect (it's hits and misses) although this adds to the allure of it all.  This  series has a lot of heart and is quite charming at times.  I completely teared up in a room full of people at the end of issue 1.  (I have kids)  If you have never heard about this book, think Whacked-Out Star Wars.  (Kinda, I don't want to put this one in a box...)  It reminds me of so many things, but it is wholly it's own beast.  BKV (as he's known on the streets) writes an awesome "letter column" at the end of each issue.  I lost track of how many times I laughed out loud while reading.  ( I read issues one through four back to back)  To tell you the truth, if I had to pick one of these there ten books to read I'd be pick'n this'n.  (pardner)  Fiona Staples covers are all painted and wicked sweet, I had to put up two because I could decide between them.  Highest recommendation for this book.  I just want to know where I can sign up for the Saga Fan Club. 

For Fans Of:  Robot Sex?, Lying Cats, Space Operas

Also from Image, written by Ed "Everything Marvel" Brubaker and art by Sean Phillips, Fatale.  First off this book is not for kids, Second it's great.  This book reads like an old paperback you can't put down.  Hard Boiled, a bit convoluted (at the beginning) and many layered (but layered well).  Brubaker's writing is stellar so far on this book.  Dave Stewart's colors are great.  Talk about setting moods.  He is a modern day master.  Fantastic read, I want more.  See the FFO below to see if this one's for you.  I've said too much already. 

For Fans Of:  The Occult, Detective Novels, NOIR, Dames

Haunt, named for it's title character, was brought to my attention due to Greg Capullo's work on it.   I hadn't known of him until he started on Batman (I later realized I had seen his work on some Spawn-like titles back-in -the-day)  Yet another Image comic on the list, this series has been ongoing since '09.  Originally created by Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman (from issue 19 on it is the new team of Joe Casey and Nathan Fox).  The premise here is two brothers that were at odds with each other "come together" to solve a murder.  ( I'm being vague on purpose)  This book is sometimes a little over the top, but has constantly been a good read.  It's a roller coaster ride. 

For Fans Of:  Monsters, Spawn, ACTION!

Everyone keeps telling me to read this next book, Chew.  The problem was no one would tell me what it was about.  If you don't want to know, stop reading now.  I'm going to tell you.  Chew is written by John Layman (who will be writing Detective starting next month) I know him from Thundercats: Enemy's Pride and Dogs of War.  Both of which I thoroughly enjoyed.  I don't really know Rob Guillory except from his work on this book.  Tony Chu is the main character he is a Cibopathic, which means that when he eats something, live or dead, he gets a psychic impression, WOW.  ( It's magical )  Everyone I know that is reading this book adores it.  My favorite thing I've heard was, "The best thing ever with a killer cyborg chicken!"  I still haven't read an entire issue, but I promise I will one of these days. 


For Fans Of:  Jokes, Weirdness, Chicken

The final book on the list Thief of Thieves.  This is the third book here from fan fave Robert Kirkman.  I was asked a couple of months ago about this one, I told my friend I'd heard good things and I'd look into it for him.  The interior art is better then the covers, not that the covers are bad, the interiors are just way better.  This book completely reads like a TV show or a Hollywood Blockbuster.  The whole package is very 'slick'.  Kirkman's got another winner here, he has 'story' credits, think of him as a Producer on this book.  It reminds me of shows like Prisonbreak, but more intelligent.  Definitely worth checking out.  Well Papoose, there you have it. 

For Fans Of:  Theft, Cop-Dramas, Heist Films, Things that look cool

Sidebar:  'Face Off' on the SyFy channel is an awesome show, check it out. 

Anyways, give a chance to something new... you can be the first of your friends to read one of these books, enjoy. 

Thanks for Reading and Thanks for Stopping by...