The Doctor Knows: Atlantis War Begins, Amazing Spider-Man Ends on 12/26!

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Atlantis War Begins, Amazing Spider-Man Ends on 12/26!

The staff of Dr. No's Comics & Games would like to wish everyone a very happy holidays and safe travel to anyone visiting family and friends. As a reminder, Dr. No's will be open Christmas Day (that's Tuesday, December 25) from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, so stop by and say hello! Also, new comics (the few there are) will be on shelves Wednesday, December 26. That's right, Christmas will not delay the shipment this year.

The biggest book this week (both figuratively and literally) is Marvel's Amazing Spider-Man #700 by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos. This is it! The final issue of ASM, and you won't believe what you read. Doc Ock has switched minds with Peter Parker, leaving him in a dying husk of a body. Meanwhile, Ock is testing the limits of his new powers and social life. Will Peter be able to figure a way out of this dire situation before it is too late? Avenging Spider-Man #15.1 is also out and corresponds with the events of ASM #700.

DC Comics kicks off the cross over event 'Throne of Atlantis' with Justice League #15 by Geoff Johns and the new art team of Ivan Reis and Joe Prado. The Justice League will have to work together if they have any hope of stopping the forces of Atlantis. Then, Atlantis' assault on the surface world continues in Aquaman #15 by Johns and Ardian Syaf. And don't forget Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #4 by Michael J. Straczynski and John Higgins, with a "Crimson Corsair" back-up store by Higgins.

Being a light week, it is a great time to try out a new series like this week's Mara #1 by Brian Wood and newcomer Ming Doyle. In a society obsessed with sports and war, one young woman becomes the focus of attention when she manifests supernatural abilities on live television. Mara Prince was at the top of her game until her display of powers, now she is famous for all the wrong reasons. Wood explores the themes of superpowered people, celebrity worship, corporate and political issues, and feminism.

All of these great new comics are available this Wednesday, December 26 as soon as Dr. No's Comics and Games opens at 11 am. Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you!