Indie Pull List - Week of 08/04

Not as daunting a list this week for the Independents and no miscellaneous or misplaced titles. Things have been pretty quiet for me this week, not a whole lot to talk about.  Finally grabbed Great Darkness Saga by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen.  Looking forward to devouring that after I've devoured Easter Dinner.  Oh ya, I wanted to give a quick refresher on my little legend underneath the write ups in case I've picked up any newcomers.  SRP = suggested retail price, CRD = Canadian release date, ('cause I'm Canadian, eh?) and, as always, TPB = trade paperback. And for no reason at all check out this Joan Jett comic book.  I bet it sold like crazy!

!!!DISCLAIMER!!!

All of this information is suggested.  Sometimes books get delayed, sometimes they get cancelled all together. Most of the time the trades will be available.  Prices are also suggested and subject to change at the discretion of the shop owner or the publisher themselves. 

So, without further adieu and absolutely no fanfare, we begin!

Samurai Jack Vol. 3: Quest For The Broken Blade

I used to love Samurai Jack!  The story telling was original, propulsive, compelling and all with miniml use of dialogue.  Don't get me wrong, people talked, but the best moments, the one's I remember with more clarity, are long sequences of silence and captivating animation.  I had actually forgot about Samurai Jack so God bless IDW for realizing he'd be an awesome comic book character and a begrudging nod to Cartoon Network for making a good decision for once regarding one of their properties. Character design looks similar so that's good a good start.  After I finish binge watching the 4 seasons I might be digging these up... 

Continuity Alert:  Seems there's a Samurai Jack Classics that precedes this title which includes stories from a Cartoon Network comic called Action Pack.  Doesn't sound essential to enjoy this new title, but, depending on your level of fandom, it could be worth checking out.

Publisher: IDW

SRP: $19.99

Contains: Samurai Jack #11-15

CRD: 21/04


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters

I don't really like highlighting the same publisher multiple times, but IDW's got the goods this week! Alongside this magnificent mash-up and the previously highlighted Samurai Jack they're publishing new stories from Transformers and Star Trek, (love Trek!!).  IDW's just plain fun usually.  Even though the plot for this is pretty thin, (some sort of invention goes haywire and the Turtles are sent in to the Ghostbusters version of NYC), it doesn't matter.  No one reads a mash-up for the stunning word play and literate, thought provoking characterization.  And if they do, they probably only read one.

Publisher: IDW
SRP: $17.99
Contains: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #1-4
CRD: 21/04

Wild Stars - Book Of Circles Vol. 1: Recalibrated

The reason I chose this is the publisher is releasing volume 2 and a hardcover of some sort all at the same time which piqued my curiosity.  What I've gathered is this particular book, (Volume 1), is a 25th anniversary reprinting of a "complicated, multi-genre tale".  The Volume 2 that's listed in The Rest is a prose novel, (no pictures), and a prequel written by the author to go along with this book. The hardcover that's listed is this book, only without the Recalibrated sub-title.  That's why I love doing this blog; I found out about a book that's supposed to be smart and action packed, (a rare combo), that I probably would not have heard of otherwise. One day I'll have to read it and see if it lives up to the considerable hype.   

Publisher: Little Rocket 

SRP: $19.95

Contains: 256 pages that collect the initial story

CRD: 13/04/2014 (weird, possibly a reissue in the U S of A?)

THE REST

ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
Herald - Lovecraft and Tesla Vol. 1: History In The Making
Skyward Action Pack

AMULET BOOKS
Rutabaga The Adventure Chef Vol. 1 (HC also available)

AVATAR PRESS
Crossed Badlands Vol. 12 (HC also available)

BERGEN STREET PRESS
Copra Round Two

BOOM! STUDIOS
Peanuts Vol. 5
Translucid

DANGER ZONE
Double Jumpers

DISNEY PRESS
Before Tomorrowland (HC)

DK PUBLISHING
LEGO Star Wars In 100 Scenes (HC)

DOVER PUBLICATIONS
Sam Glazman: A Sailor’s Story

FAB PRESS
Funky Bollywood

GINGKO PRESS
Alex Pardee: Doppelgangers (HC)

HARPER COLLINS PUBLISHERS
Neil Gaiman: Chu’s Day At The Beach (HC)

HASHTAG COMICS
Tailwands Vol. 1: Kaya’s Journey Begins

IDW PUBLISHING
Cerebus High Society Digital Audio Visual Experience (DVD Set)
Deadlands: Dead Man’s Hand
Milt Gross’ New York (HC)
Rogue Trooper Classics
Star Trek Vol. 9: The Q Gambit
T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Classics Vol. 5
Transformers Vol. 7

IMAGE COMICS
Imperial
Jupiter’s Legacy Vol. 1
Sheltered Vol. 3
Sinergy

JVJ PUBLISHING
Vadeboncoeur Collection Of Images Vol. 13: Golden Glory Of Art I Love

LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS
Wild Stars - Book Of Circles (HC)
Wild Stars - Book Of Circles Vol. 2: Force Majeure

ONE PEACE BOOKS
Aquarion EVOL Vol. 1

QUIRK BOOKS
William Shakespeare’s Forsooth The Phantom Menace (HC)

SANCTUM PRODUCTIONS
Shadow Double Novel Vol. 94 (they pump these things out fast!)

SUBLIME
World’s Greatest First Love Vol. 1

TITAN COMICS
Norman Vol. 1 (HC)

UNIVERSITY PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI
Comic Book Film Adaptation (HC)

VERTICAL
Ajin Vol. 4

VIZ MEDIA
Red Girls - The Legends Of The Akakuchibas