My Own Little Corner

Because I can't think of anything at the moment, and because I don't get/finish reading them until Friday (today), here's what I got at the comic shop (in order read):

1. Black Summer #1: Warren Ellis spins a new take on superheroes, and the result involves the Bush administration's assasination. I know people keep talking about stuff being "the next Watchmen," but this is the first time I've recognized similar elements. I'd like to see what develops.
   
   
2. Doktor Sleepless #1: Ellis again, penning the adventures of "Future Science Jesus." A little more confusing than BS #1, but enjoyable regardless. High hopes.
   
   
3. Thunderbolts- Desperate Measures #1: Yes, I got this later, and yes, it's renewed my faith in the T'bolts being an intriguing super-team. Also, it's nice to see someone make Penance cool despite all the naysayers, though I never "got to know" Speedball before.
   
   
4. Mighty Avengers #4: My favorite of the Avengers books, if a little confusing in its presentation (?). Hopefully Ultron doesn't have a mental breakdown or get pwned by what's-her-name from Secret War.
   
   
5. Immortal Iron Fist #7: Wu Ao-Shi proves that pirating is WOMEN'S WORK!!! While she's probably not going to be a recurring character, I wouldn't mind more flachback tales in moderation.
   
   
6. Annihilation: Conquest- Starlord #1: Kree salvation depends on two Earthlings, two bugs, a "bad girl," a racoon, and a giant tree-man completing their stealth mission. This can work, I know it can. Now, I need to rent The Dirty Dozen to get the reference.
   
   
7. Usagi Yojimbo #104: Priest Jizonobu takes desperate measures to save the ill daughter of a violent feudal lord, with disastrous consequences. I need to start getting back issues, 'cause this is a fun comic that proves anthropomorphic characters can be @#$%ing dangerous.
   
   
8. Buff The Vampire Slayer #5: A little biased after reading mrdankelly's blog, but it wasn't a total disaster either. Maybe things will pick up with Brian K. Vaughan taking over writing duties.
   
   
9. Fear Agent- The Last Goodbye #2: Heath Huston's origin continues, and it is clear we are fucked when the aliens come to blow us up. Another title I need to catch up on in time.
   
   
10. Invincible #43-44: The story continues, as Mark questions going to school and we find out he's out-classed by a number of people strength-wise. The first few times I bought this I wasn't convinced, but maybe...
    
    
11. Elephantmen #10: Another comic I've heard of before, and until now thought was a stupid idea. Now I know better. Funny how the comics/movies/etc that don't impress me from the get-go eventually worm their way into my heart, or whatever's lodged in my chest. And yes, a woman can be married to a half-man half-rhino guy without it being creepy.
    
    
12. Madame Mirage #1: Paul Dini's first creator-owned work, and it read much like what you'd expect form a Top Cow title. Dialogue needs work, but most everything else was entertaining. Though it seems the first printing came and went under my nose, which is peculiar for some reason.
    
    
13. Multiple Warheads #1: A former pornagraphic cartoonist makes an apocalyptic story that's not totally depressing! Whudathunkit?! Land minds, werewolf boyfriends, slugs saying "I'm not fat!," and dick-tation (penis that writes)! Everybody go and get this ASAP.