Dueling Review

Daniel is missing, and something has invaded the Dreaming. Who or what is Dora, and how awesome is the art? We’ll discuss what we liked and disliked in Vertigo’s The Dreaming #1 in this week’s Dueling Review.

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THE DREAMING #1

Writer:Simon Spurrier

Artist: Bilquis Evely

Publisher: DC Comics

Cover Price: $3.99

There is a place where stories are born. Today its walls lie slashed and bleeding. Dream has abandoned his realm, and until he is found, its residents must protect its broken borders alone. But the most senior storysmiths are tormented by invasive secrets, the warden Lucien is doubting his own mind—and beyond the gates something horrific waits with tooth and talon.

Only Dora, the monstress, finds opportunity in madness, stealing dreams for the highest bidder. But she has no idea how deep the danger lies.

Meanwhile, in Dream’s gallery, something new is growing…

I tawt I taw a puddy Catwoman! The Looney Tune and DC Universes are crossing over once again and we go along for the ride in this week’s Catwoman / Tweety and Sylvester #1.

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CATWOMAN TWEETY & SYLVESTER

Writer: Gail Simone

Artist: Inaki Miranda

Publisher: DC Comics

Cover Price: $4.99

In his relentless pursuit of Tweety, Sylvester suddenly finds himself with a new, human ally—Catwoman. Tweety then realizes that he’s going to need some help too, and recruits a super-hero of his own. It isn’t long before the scale of the conflict begins to get out of control and suddenly there’s a full-scale war between cats and birds that threatens to take over all of Gotham

There is a dark side waiting for us to enter, so we probably ought to check out Justice League Dark #2 from DC Comics.

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JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK

Writer: James T Tynion IV

Artist: Raul Fernandez, Alvaro Martinez

Publisher: DC Comics

Cover Price: $3.99

Release Date: August 22, 2018

Plagued by a rash of otherworldly resurrections, the new JLD team begins scouring the shadowy corners of the DCU looking for leads. Turns out, this latest mystery ties back to the Tree of Wonder, last seen laying down roots in JUSTICE LEAGUE: NO JUSTICE—and it bears poisoned fruit to boot. The Tree serves as a doorway from the Realm of Magic to our world, and the Upside Down Man is just the first of many all-powerful mystic entities looking for a new haunt. It’s gonna take a major twist of fate for our heroes to get out of this one…

Because SOME of you demanded it! This week, it’s Street Fighter Summer Sports Special #1 from Udon!

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STREET FIGHTER SUMMER SPORTS SPECIAL #1

Writer: Udon

Artist: Various

Publisher: Udon

Cover Price: $3.99

Volleyball! Basketball! Surfing! Swimming! The lovely ladies of Street Fighter are back for a new summer sports-themed pin-up special! Veteran World Warriors like Chun-li, Cammy, Rainbow Mika, and Sakura welcome newcomers Menat, Kolin, and more!

THE FANTASTIC FOUR ARE BACK! Right? Let’s find out as we take a look at the super-sized first issue of Fantastic Four #1 from Marvel Comics in this week’s Dueling Review podcast.

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FANTASTIC FOUR #1

Writer: Dan Slott

Artist: Simone Bianchi, Sarah Pichelli, Skottie Young

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Cover Price: $5.99

Release Date: 8/8/18

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT – THE WORLD’S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK! Since the end of SECRET WARS, there’s been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it’s time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe! All this, and Alicia Masters adopts kittens! So cute! Plus, the Impossible Man! AND BONUS STORIES ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE BIANCHI AND SKOTTIE YOUNG! IF YOU READ ONLY ONE MARVEL COMIC THIS MONTH, THIS IS THE ONE!

It’s the comic smash up you’ve been waiting for your entire life! What happens when Robots and Princesses come face to face? You’ll find out in this review of Robots vs. Princesses #1 from Dynamite Entertainment.

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Robots vs Princesses #1

Writer: Todd Matthy

Artist: Nicolas Chapuis

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment

Cover Price $3.99

Release Date: August 1, 2018

The comic event of the year has arrived! When plucky Princess Zara stumbles upon the Decimator defector Wheeler, she sets in motion events that will pit the spritely cleverness of fairy tale princesses against the raw power of giant robots! The dream match you never thought you’d see begins here. Don’t miss it!

Ah, Summertime! This week we discuss the nature of 80-page giants, as we review DC’s Beach Blanket Bad Guys Summer Special #1.

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DC’S Beach Blanket Bad Guys Summer Special #1

“WORST FINEST“

A JOKER/BIZARRO STORY

Lee Bermejo – Writer

Francesco Mattina – Artist

Tom Napolitano – Letters

“HELP“

A LEX LUTHOR STORY

Jeff Loveness – Writer

David Williams – Artist

Steve Buccellato – Colors

Carlos Mangual – Letters

“CLOSE SHAVE“

A MR. FREEZE STORY

Paul Dini – Writer

John Paul Leon – Artist

Deron Bennett – Letters

“FALSE IDOLS“

A CHEETAH STORY

Vita Ayala – Writer

Amancay Nahuelpan – Artist

June Chung – Colors

Clayton Cowles – Letters

“ICY EMBRACE“

A BLACK MANTA STORY

Gabriel Hardman & Corinna Bechko – Writers

Gabriel Hardman – Artist

Matthew Wilson – Colors

Deron Bennett – Letters

“GIGANTA STRONG“

A GIGANTA STORY

Michael Moreci – Writer

Max Raynor – Artist

Paul Mounts – Colors

Dave Sharpe – Letters

“CRUEL SUMMER“

A GORILLA GRODD STORY

Tim Seeley – Writer

Minkyu Jung – Artist

John Kalisz – Colors

Tom Napolitano – Letters

“DOG DAYS OF SUMMER“

A DEATHSTROKE STORY

Shea Fontana – Writer

Carlos D’Anda – Artist

Luis Guerrero – Colors

Carlos Mangual – Letters

“PERFECT GENTLEMAN“

A PENGUIN STORY

Daniel Kibblesmith – Writer

Laura Braga – Artist

Arif Prianto – Colors

Dave Sharpe – Letters

“INDEPENDENCE“

A CRIME SYNDICATE STORY

Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing – Writers

Giuseppe Camuncoli – Pencils

Cam Smith – Inks

Tomeu Morey – Colors

Clayton Cowles – Letters

It’s summertime in the DCU and the bad guys are taking over! Beat the heat with 10 all-new stories by top comics talent starring DC’s most spectacular super-villains! In this issue, find out what Mr. Freeze does on the hottest day of the Gotham City summer! Learn what made Grodd such a bad gorilla! Then, while in a small beach town, Deathstroke gets hired for murder by the last person he’d expect! And The Joker and Bizarro team up for a truly weird summer bromance!

Are you ready for a Morphin Good Time? Let’s see how this whole Drakkon thing is working out in this week’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #29 from BOOM! Studios.

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #29

Writer: Kyle Higgins

Artist: Daniele Di Nicuolo

Cover Price: $3.99

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and their allies prepare their final counterattack against Drakkon, as a new ally makes it through their world and Zordon makes a last-ditch call for help.

Garfield is trying to find his way home. Will a duo of snotty scotties keep him from his final destination? We’ll discuss Garfield: Homecoming #2 in this week’s Dueling Review.

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Garfield: Homecoming #2

Publisher: KaBOOM!, an imprint of BOOM! Studios

Writers: Scott Nickel

Artists: Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb

Price: $3.99

Release Date: July 11, 2018

Synopsis: On the next stop in his cross-country travels, Garfield meets a young bearded hipster who lives in a tiny house and works in an Italian restaurant. Writer Scott Nickel is joined by guest-artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time).

Cap is Back! But does he have the backing of the American people and their government? Find out how political Captain America #1 gets in this week’s episode of Dueling Review.

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CAPTAIN AMERICA #1

Writer: Ta-Nehisi Coates

Artist: Leinil Francis Yu

Publisher: Marvel Comics

Cover Price: $4.99

Release Date: July 4, 2018

IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA.For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra’s takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising! Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America?