From Iron Man to Elephantmen
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My recommendations for your comic shopping list.
Criminal Macabre: Two Red Eyes continues the adventures of Steve Niles’ hard-boiled detective Cal McDonald. This time he’s up against Nosferatu. Kyle Hotz provides the pictures. Available December from Dark Horse. Anticipation factor: 7
Batman Confidential is the latest title for everyone’s favourite Dark Knight. From the couple of pages I’ve seen this is looking dark and violent and that’s just how I like my Batman. Story by Andy Diggle and art from Whilce Portacio. On sale December. Anticipation factor: 8
The Helmet of Fate: Ibis The Invincible is a very clunky title but hopefully top fantasy author Tad Williams’ script won’t be. This five issue series leads in the new Dr Fate 1 and is due late January. Phil Winslade provides the artwork. Anticipation factor: 6
Scalped has a unique combination of modern Native American life and mob violence. Jason Aaron and R.M. Guéra combine talents to bring this one to life. This is due early January from Vertigo. Anticipation factor: 7
Spawn/Batman: Inner Demons is a 56-page one-shot coming in time for Christmas. Written and illustrated by Todd McFarlane, this has the two heroes fighting each other’s greatest villains. Anticipation factor: 7
‘68 combines zombies and the Viet Nam War. Expect buckets of blood from Mark Kidwell and Nat Jones in early January. Anticipation factor: 7
