The Pull List! Week of April 08, 2009

Normally, I do a much bigger Pull List than this. But this week, we’re only highlighting one issue from each company. Why? Because its a really short week. There’s some strong stuff coming out, but nothing that I can really do a whole write-up about. That said, don’t get your hopes down. Its still a really strong week, just not a week with a large number of releases…and really, isn’t that better on your wallet?

SHIPPING THIS WEEK FROM DC COMICS

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Batman: Battle For The Cowl #2 (Of 3)

Why You Should Read It: Last month’s Battle For The Cowl ended with Tim Drake in a batsuit, a mysterious Batman wielding dual pistols, and the return of Black Mask. And in between we’ve seen the return of Azrael, the newly re-dedicated Commissioner Gordon and Gotham Police force, and a Man-Bat who is going through a startling change. The Bat-family is in a tremendous state of turmoil in this Tony Daniel written and drawn mini-series, and with previews of the new Morrison written/Quitely drawn series, the burning question remains: Who will be the new Batman?

Official Solicitation: “”With the destruction of Arkham Asylum and dozens of Gotham City’s most lethal villains rioting through the streets, it would seem that Nightwing, Robin and their allies have their hands full. But they hadn’t counted on the return of Batman himself! But is it really The Dark Knight? If so, why is he acting so strangely? And if not, is this a threat that could mean the destruction of Gotham?

This 3-issue series continues to shock and surprise as the battle shifts to the next level with a face-off and ending that will have everybody talking. Who has earned the right to be Batman? Who thinks they deserve it? Robin? Nightwing? Jason Todd? Who will ultimately win the BATTLE FOR THE COWL?”

ALSO SHIPPING FROM DC COMICS

Booster Gold #19 Booster learns the consequences of time travel the hard way,but how does it relate to his sister?

Green Lantern #39 Secrets from the past of the Guardian’s are revealed as Hal Jordan faces the deadly Agent Orange.

Superman: World of New Krypton #2 (Of 12) Superman’s infiltration of New Krypton continues as he struggles to learn General Zod’s mad plan.

Titans #12 “Deathtrap” part 1 of 5! Teen Titans, Titans and Vigilante cross over to defeat Jericho!

SHIPPING THIS WEEK FROM MARVEL COMICS

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Timestorm 2009/2099 #1

Why You Should Read It: Welcome to a redefined world of tomorrow. Shocking events in the present day Marvel Universe have drastically altered the future, and the Marvel of 90 years in the future that you knew is no more. And when the world’s of today and tomorrow collide, how will Spider-Man, Luke Cage and Wolverine be able to get home? Re-introducing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Hulk, Punisher and more…of the year 2099!!

Official Solicitation: “2009…meets 2099? Future history has been shattered by events in the present! If you think you know the heroes and villains from Marvel’s dark future, writer Brian Reed (SECRET INVASION: CAPTAIN MARVEL) and artist Eric Battle (Batman) say it’s time to think again! Get ready for the re-imagined 2099 versions of Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, the X-Men and more! Plus 8 pages of Director’s Cut Extras!”

ALSO SHIPPING THIS WEEK FROM MARVEL COMICS

Deadpool: Suicide King #1 Someone’s framed The Merc With The Mouth, and he’d love to clear his name…but first he’ll have to deal with The Punisher, Daredevil, and Spider-Man!!

Exiles #1 A new team of Exiles are brought together, including founding Exile Blink, but nothing is quite what it seems.

Punisher: Frank Castle #69 “Six Hours To Kill”, Part 4! As Frank Castle grows closer to death from the poison in his veins, can he stay focused enough to complete his final mission?

Wolverine: Weapon X #1 A mysterious organization has acquired what may be the secret to the Weapon X project that created Wolverine.