11.09.11 Releases

After a couple of crazy weeks contending with The New 52, things seem to have settled back into normal. This list is probably more representative of my typical buying habits. The gem of the week is Batwoman #3 (DC) from JH Williams III and company. I’m really enjoying this second season, particularly the inclusion of DEO Agent Cameron Chase. I also wanted to point out Vertigo Resurrected: My Faith in Frankie #1 (DC). This is hands down one of my favorite little mini-series of all time. It reprints all 4 issues (96 pages) for just $7.99. DC reprinted it once in a little digest-sized format, but that was in black and white and the lack of color really lost something, so I’d recommend this option. Mike Carey, Sonny Liew, and Mark Hempel delivered a self-contained story that is simultaneously adventurous, fun, dark, fits nicely in the Vertigo stable because of how it uses lesser deities, and is surprisingly frank about sexuality and non-traditional relationships. This was like Minx before they tried Minx. I’ll also be picking up Uncanny X-Force #17 (Marvel). On a related note, I’ll be sad to see Warren Ellis leave Secret Avengers, but I heard Rick Remender will be coming on board that title, so I’m glad to see Marvel using him more. Lastly, Terry Moore’s Rachel Rising #3 (Abstract Studio) is also out. I’m not as enamored of it as I was Echo, but it’s still worth checking out.