On The Rack – November 26th, 2014

The holidays are just around the corner now and the comics keep on coming. The question now is what are you going to pick up not only for yourself, but for your fellow comic friends? That’s right, comics make great Christmas gifts for all ages; you can get graphic novels, back issues or current stories, or subtly nudge story lines you love at your friends. So put those action figures and statues down, lets have a look at what’s coming up this week with On The Rack, presented by Sketchbook Comics.

Avatar Press

Crossed Plus 100 #1

Before the epic begins, we offer a sampler platter, if you will, showing the savory goods on offer. Get a first look at the pencil art of Gabriel Andrade, design sketches, and notes from Alan Moore. This special edition is limited to just 3000 copies and will be in stores the week before #1. Also available in Crossed Flavor, equally limited to a scant 3000 copies.

Boom! Studios

Dawn of Planet of the Apes #1

WHY WE LOVE IT: BOOM! has a long history with PLANET OF THE APES and for good reason: We love those damn dirty apes. Serving as a perfect tableau to examine society’s ills through the lens of science fiction, we were thrilled to explore those themes in the modern setting of the new films. WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Michael Moreci (CURSE, HOAX HUNTERS) and Dan McDaid (MIND THE GAP) bring the hard?bitten world of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to life – dealing with both classic and modern POTA questions of what the true meaning of ‘society’ is, and if being ‘civilized’ is even possible in a world wracked with strife. Great for fans of end?of?the?world stories like 12 MONKEYS, THE ROAD, and CHILDREN OF MEN. WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Bridging the 10?year gap between the RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES and DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES films, fans will bear witness to the fall of humanity and the rise of Caesar’s civilization. While the apes of the world have yet to advance as a species, Caesar must find a way to unify them to one cause. On the other side of the country, Malcom must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife, Rita. World powers will shift as civilizations collapse and rise.

DC Comics

Aquaman #36 (Lego Variant Cover Edition)

Aquaman races to find his mother, who is suddenly very much alive – even though her presence threatens to destroy everything he has built in his kingdom!

Catwoman #36 (Lego Variant Cover Edition)

‘Family Business’ part 2! Selina struggles to maintain her role as the leader of Gotham City’s crime families when…Catwoman attacks?

Deathstroke #2

Slade Wilson’s entire life is turned upside down after he learns that his involvement in a top-secret mission was wiped from his memory. Now, a new, mysterious enemy known as Odysseus has targeted Deathstroke and everyone involved in the decade-old mission. With only fragments of his memories to work with, Deathstroke will have to see help from allies he thought long dead to fight the men who wish to reshape the balance of global power.

Flash #36 (Lego Variant Cover Edition)

Out of time! The Flash is trapped in a bizarre, lost land terrorized by castaways from the past, present, and future. But that leaves Central City without a hero… or does it?

New 52 Futures End #30

Remember how everything was converging? It’s all-out war for Cadmus Island – against Brother Eye! Storylines collide in this can’t-miss issue!

Superman #36 (Lego Variant Cover Edition)

Geoff Johns and John Romita Jr. continue their stunning work on SUPERMAN with ‘THE MEN OF TOMORROW’ chapter five! Superman and Ulysses are an unstoppable team, thwarting the plot of one super-villain after another, but when Ulysses sees a larger menace threatening Earth why does the Man of Steel refuse to help him? Plus, Superman is about to undergo a metamorphosis… but what is it?

IDW Publishing

Judge Dredd #25

‘Mega-City Manhunt, part 1’-Dredd has defeated the Dark Judges and broken out of Sector One… only to find himself a fugitive in Judge Cal’s insane surveillance state, with only Anderson in his head helping him survive Cal’s rabid manhunt…

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #40

Mutants new and old make for a combustible mix! The Turtles are stuck in the middle of an unfolding brawl that could affect mutantkind forever! Will Hob’s army be destroyed before it even begins? Alopex, Nobody, Pigeon Pete… who will be the victor?

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ghostbusters #2 (of 4)

The Turtles are stuck in the Ghostbusters dimension… along with a brand-new, all-powerful, all-crazy ghost from centuries past! The two teams will have to act fast to save the day, but what happens when Casey Jones becomes possessed?

Marvel Comics

Amazing X-Men #13

Anole’s deepest fears are unleashed on the streets of New York City! Can Nightcrawler and Northstar break through to him before they rip him apart?

Captain America and the Mighty Avengers #2

AXIS TIE-IN! Once, Luke Cage was a man of the people… a champion of the community… a hero for everyone who needed help. But there’s a new Luke Cage in town… and the only one he’s helping is himself! Plus: Captain America declares war – on the Mighty Avengers!

Nova #24

AXIS TIE-IN! • Nova faces… is that the Hulk? • Find out why they’re fighting and just how Sam thinks he has a chance!

Scarlet Spider #1 ( of 4)

The first issue in an explosive limited series tying into the biggest Spider-Event ever: SPIDER-VERSE! In the midst of Spider-Verse, Kaine, Ben Reilly, and Ultimate Jessica Drew must come together for a mission of vital importance! There is more to their mission than meets the eye – what dangers await the Scarlet Spiders across the multiverse?

Wolverine and the X-Men #12

AXIS TIE-IN! In the wake of THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE and the undertow of AXIS, QUENTIN QUIRE returns to the Jean Grey School. But who is this mild mannered, thoughtful young man in the pink sweater? And what does he REALLY want? And why is STORM so angry? The course of the future of the Jean Grey School is altered forever, starting here!

That wraps up yet another week of On The Rack. We hope you enjoyed this weeks list and drop us a line on what you picked up and enjoyed. With many great titles running right now, we look towards what the future holds for DC and Marvel with what appears to be a whole new structure of whats to come. Don’t get left behind and lost, run out to the shops and keep up!

Chat soon fellow geeks, stay elite!