Wednesday, 4 January 2017

FIRST ISSUES [NOVELS & LITERATURE] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer.


The following are novel & literature based comic books that are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.



1st March

  • James Bond 007: Black Box #1  [Dynamite]

8th March

  • Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys #1  [Dynamite]

15th March

  • Michael Recycle #1 (of 4) [IDW]
  • Neil Gaiman's American Gods: Shadows #1  [Dark Horse]

22nd March

  • Anno Dracula #1 (of 5) [Titan]
  • Kill Shakespeare: Past is Prologue - Julie #1  [IDW]

29th March

  • Doc Savage: The Ring of Fire #1  [Dynamite]



 This blog is an attempt to help those new to comics understand them more.  If anything needs clarifying, please comment.

Monday, 2 January 2017

FIRST ISSUES [HORROR & SUPERNATURAL] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer.


The following are horror & supernatural comic books that are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.


Publishers:  Action Lab Entertainment (including Danger Zone); American Gothic PressAmerican Mythology Productions;  Boom! Studios Dark Horse ComicDC Comics;  Dynamite Entertainment;  Marvel Entertainment Group;  Scout Comics.

1st March

  • Savage Things #1 (of 8)  [DC/Vertigo]

8th March

  • Hellboy and the BPRD: 1954 - Ghost Moon #1  [Dark Horse]  Part of the Hellboy universe.
  • Man-Thing #1  [Marvel]  Marvel Universe.

15th March

  • Coady & the Creepies #1 [Boom!]
  • Vampirella #1  [Dynamite]

22nd March

  • Invisible Hands #1  [American Gothic]

29th March

  • Little Guardians #0 [Scout]
  • Lobster Johnson: Pirate Ghost #1  [Dark Horse]  Part of the Hellboy universe.
  • VampBlade #1  [Action Lab/Danger Zone]  80s Action flick.

FIRST ISSUES [GAMES] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer, even those into TV shows.


The following are comic books based on movies and TV are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.

Publishers:  Titan Comics;  Udon.


15th March

  • Warhammer 40K: Revelations #1 (of 4) [Titan]

22nd March


  • Assassin's Creed: Reflections #1 (of 4) [Titan]

FIRST ISSUES [FANTASY] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer.


The following are fantasy comic books that are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.




1st March

  • Brave Chef Brianna #1 [Boom!]
  • Once and Future Queen #1  [Dark Horse]
  • Rat Queens #1  [Image]  Mature Readers.

FIRST ISSUE [FILM & TELEVISION] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer, even those into TV shows.


The following are comic books based on movies and TV are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.

1st March

  • Spider-Man: Homecoming - Prelude #1 [Marvel]  Marvel Cinematic Universe.

8th March

  • Charmed #1 [Dynamite]

22nd March

  • Ghostbusters 101 #1 (of 5) [IDW]  Ghostbusters (1984)/Ghostbusters (2016) crossover.

29th March

  • Hatchet #0 [American Mythology]
  • Orphan Black: Deviations #1 (of 6) [IDW]



FIRST ISSUES [CARTOONS] - March 2017

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer.



The following are cartoon and anime (or anime-style) comic books that are coming out in March 2017.   Schedules change and they may not all be released in March (or sometimes at all).  While first issues are more likely to be new reader friendly, that is not always the case and no guarantees are made.

Publishers:  DC Comics;   Joe Books, Inc.

1st March

  • Disney's Gravity Falls Cinestory #1  [Joe Books]

29th March

  • Adam Strange/Future Quest Annual #1  [DC]  DC Universe/Hanna Barbera reboot universe crossover.
  • Booster Gold/Flinstones Annual #1  [DC]  DC Universe/Hanna Barbera reboot universe crossover.
  • Green Lantern/Space Ghost Annual #1  [DC]  DC Universe/Hanna Barbera crossover.
  • Suicide Squad/Banana Splits Annual #1  [DC]  DC Universe/Hanna Barbera crossover.

Friday, 16 December 2016

COMIC REFS - Supergirl (TV Series)

Getting into reading and collecting comics can seem difficult to the newcomer, even those into superhero TV shows.


TV's Supergirl.