New Comic Book Day, a holiday that refuses to become more than informal, is upon us tomorrow, and here are three books I’m definitely reading.
The Creep #1
John Arcudi’s new book, with art by Jonathan Case, had a superb #0 issue last month, and I’m intensely curious to see where Arcudi takes the concept. The fact that his hero isn’t just “ugly”, but actually suffers from a real condition, acromegaly, just makes it more interesting.
He-Man and The Masters of The Universe #2
The first issue, by James Robinson, was mostly set up but it had a strong concept and I was interested in issue #2. As I’ve noted before, Keith Giffen is taking over, and writing it like he’s turning out a Conan book. The master smart-ass of comics writing a barbarian book? This I’ve got to see.
It Girl and the Atomics #2
While I never really got into Madman, I always did like the book, and this take on the superteam featured in its page managed to make it clear it was part of a larger universe without losing new readers. Hey, that alone is worth a second issue.
Let’s talk some comics: Here’s tomorrow’s release list to help you jog your memory.




I have Batman, Uncanny X-force, and Punk Rock Jesus as my top three this week.
Will also get AVX and probably He-Man. I did read the first one and it took me back to my childhood. I’m glad it’s a mini though. At least it might keep my interest for it’s run.
AVX is officially on my list as well. Stuck with it this far, may as well stick with it for the last two issues. He-Man I think has real promise, but I’m glad it’s a mini myself.