The Pull List!: A New Era Of Comics?

We’ve been gone a while, yes.  We took a little break while school was in session, but here we are!  Back again, and better than ever.  Miss the podcast?  It’s back too, same time and location (which is here in case you’ve been living under a series of rocks).  For now, here’s your Pull List: a quick look at what we think is going to be hot this week in comics.  Remember, just because it’s not on the list doesn’t mean it isn’t good (but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t leave a comment telling us what you think about the list)!

AGE OF HEROES #1

Why You Should Care: Welcome to The Heroic Age!  In the wake of SIEGE and the Dark Reign, Marvel enters a new, bright era, as it’s heroes take their place in a new age of heroism.  Hyped for months and over three years in the making, the massive overhaul begins here with Age of Heroes, a primer for what’s coming in the Marvel U in the coming months.

Official Solicitation: Eisner-winner & fan-favorite KURT BUSIEK RETURNS TO MARVEL! THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! The Heroes are restored to their rightful place in this new era, and the world is safer for them. They defeated Osborn & his Siege on Asgard, now they have one last foe to face: the Mayor of New York — J. Jonah Jameson! Also, MI13 come to the US, but one of them isn’t leaving–they are defecting to the AVENGERS?! Plus Dr. Voodoo’s Sorcerer Supreme duties infringe on “date night” and how much trouble can Spider-Man get into in one day? The answer: A LOT!

DC UNIVERSE LEGACIES #1

Why You Should Care: DC has been more about the revamp than about the stories lately, I’ll admit, but they have a rich, character driven history powered by legacy heroes going back to World War II and beyond.  Beginning with the Golden Age formation of the Justice Society of America, DC Universe Legacies is a 10 part event telling the history of the DC Universe through the eyes of it’s heroes, in a story that will be adored by new and old fans alike.

Official Solicitation: It starts here! DC Comics proudly presents a ten-part history of the DC Universe spanning five generations of heroes from the dawn of the Mystery Men to present day. In this first exciting issue, the Second World War rages on, giving birth to a new breed of hero. Caped and masked urban myths become legends as they emerge from the shadows to earn their place in history. Meanwhile, explore the bizarre new heroes Dr. Fate and The Spectre and learn whether their powers are real…or imagined.

Join renowned writer Len Wein (SWAMP THING, Incredible Hulk), legendary artist Joe Kubert (SGT. ROCK), his son, the fan-favorite Andy Kubert (BATMAN, X-Men) and J.G. Jones (FINAL CRISIS, 52) as they unearth the DCU’s epic history in this event you won’t want to miss!

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #1

Why You Should Care: As Adventure Comics enters the next phase of it’s life, both Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes prepare for brand new on-going books.  Front and center and hitting this month is the new Legion of Super-Heroes on-going series, penned by legendary Legion scribe Paul Levitz and picking up from the amazing Johns penned arc Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes.

Official Solicitation: Fan-favorite LEGION writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting series picks up on threads from Geoff Johns’s “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes” storyline and creates its own all-new ones, including a Green Lantern Corps tie-in and the destruction of a major planet! Rocket on board here as Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar (TEEN TITANS) revitalize one of DC’s most beloved franchises starting with an oversized first issue with a Variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

Amazing Spider-Man Presents: American Son #1

Atlas #1

Avengers #1

Azrael #8

Batman: Streets of Gotham #12

Berona’s War Preview Book #1  (Check back later today for an exclusive preview of this book!)

Brightest Day #2

Deadpool #23

Deathlok #7

Enter The Heroic Age #1

Galacta: Daughter of Galactus #1

Girl Comics #2

Invincible Iron Man #26

Justice League of America #45

Marvel Her-Oes #2

Rescue #1

Superman: The War of the Supermen #3

Superman/Batman #72

The Spirit #2

Ultimate Comics Avengers 2 #2

X-Factor #205

X-Men Forever #24

X-Men Legacy #236

X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back #4

Zatanna #1