"What's on the Rack?" Issue #9: New Comic Book Day 3rd March
It's March! The days are getting longer, the air is beginning to think about warming up (before thinking better of it and freezing again...) and everything is starting to feel a little brighter.
And so, in the spirit of optimism, let's have a look at the new comics titles that are hitting the virtual rack on Wednesday 3rd March. As ever, if you want to browse the whole thing:
But if you're in a hurry, just scroll down - these are the first issues coming in this week:
AMERICA CHAVEZ: MADE IN THE U.S.A. #1
WHO IS AMERICA? America Chavez is incredible - her origins, her strength, her dimension-shattering star portals!
But when the foundation of everything she believes is shaken, America will stand up and face the parts of herself she's been running from.
From writer Kalinda Vazquez (Marvel's Runaways) and artist Carlos Gomez (Amazing Mary Jane) comes an explosive, brand-new story all about what made America Chavez who she is - and what she'll do to protect the ones she loves.
DEAD DOGS BITE #1
Cormac Guffin has gone missing. It's been three days and no one has seen hide nor hair of her. The police have nothing, and the townsfolk are acting more like a funeral procession than a search party.
If Cormac has any hope of being found, it rests on the slouching shoulders of her best friend Joe. Joe will need her wits about her though, because, like any story worth hearing, nothing is what it seems.
From award-winning cartoonist Tyler Boss (4 Kids Walk into a Bank) comes the story of a riddle wrapped in an enigma wrapped in a candy wrapper. Twin Peaks meets Lady Bird. o Featuring a variant cover from Ian Bertram (House of Penance).
DEMON DAYS X-MEN #1
From STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO comes a Marvel story unlike any you've ever seen before! A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at village that's being targeted by demons. One demon is black and white with a terrifying red tongue and another may be the strongest demon there is!
In the stunning kick-off issue of this prestige quarterly story, you'll see a revolutionary reimagination of the Marvel Universe that could only come from Peach Momoko. Ready your katana and enter a mysterious world of demons, monsters, mutants, and magic! Book ONE of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga! Rated T+
INFINITE FRONTIER #0 (ONE-SHOT)
The next phase of the DC Universe begins here! Dark Knights: Death Metal presented the darkest threats of the Multiverse. DC Future State revealed what may lie ahead. Now it’s time to look into the Infinite Frontier of the current-day DC Universe. In Gotham City, The Joker jolts citizens awake with an attack even the Dark Knight never expected. In Brazil, a young woman discovers her destiny and her connection to the Amazons.
In Belle Reve, Amanda Waller plots an invasion of Arkham Asylum. In the far reaches of space, Mongul dreams of galactic domination, while the Green Lantern Corps hosts a summit of its greatest enemies. At the Hall of Justice, the League joins forces with Black Adam. Beyond the mortal world, Wonder Woman settles into a new role in the godsphere. And somewhere in the DC Universe—it’s the return of Stargirl, in an all-new tale written by Geoff Johns!
This oversized, all-star issue kicks off the next great era of storytelling and excitement as top writers and artists reveal what’s next for the World’s Greatest Heroes and opens the door to some of the greatest stories of 2021.
MARVEL ACTION CAPTAIN MARVEL #1
If you're in a hurry, just scroll down of the #1s and other highlights. Just click on the cover image to go to the purchase page.
Jump back into action with the strongest Avenger in a brand-new storyline! Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, is trying her best to enjoy some well-deserved downtime in New York City-but when Gwen Stacy, a.k.a. Ghost-Spider, introduces her to the latest internet craze, an app called ClikClok, things get a little crazy!
NOCTERRA #1
'FULL THROTTLE DARK,' Part One-Ten years after the world is plunged into an everlasting night that turns all living creatures into monstrous shades, the only way to survive is to stay close to artificial light.
Enter Valentina 'Val' Riggs, a skilled ferryman who transports people and goods along deadly unlit roads with her heavily illuminated eighteen wheeler.
This March, legendary creators SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Knights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and TONY S. DANIEL (Batman, Deathstroke) unveil horrors beyond any shade in this extra-sized first issue.
UNDONE BY BLOOD OTHER SIDE OF EDEN #1
Determined and stubborn, Silvano's plan for revenge is put into action. He attempts to pull off a heist in the tallest building in Buttar, Texas, but things don't go so smooth. He's stumbled into something much larger than himself and The Fraternal Brotherhood is waiting. Meanwhile, legendary gunslinger Solomon Eaton tries to pull off a heist of his own. But Sol's about to learn that things don't work quite the same when you're south of the border.
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