In a month of an avalanche of new #1 issues of comics, we take the spotlight away from DC Comics and all their new #1s and take a look at a new ongoing series from Image Comics, Near Death #1. Written by Jay Faerber with art by Simone Guglielmini, Near Death is a promising new crime series with a unique spin on the crime genre. Unlike the noir crime comics we’ve read recently, Near Death has a more action feel to it and is one of the best new issues we’ve seen in a while.

Near Death #1
Story by Jay Faerber
Art by Simone Guglielmin
$2.99 – Image Comics

Music
Death or Glory?
The Clash

iFanboy: Don't Miss #76 - Near Death #1 with Jay Faerber

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Aric of Dacia readies to meet the Vine at its very root on the planet Loam. But before taking on Planet Death, this man out of time, must defend a world far removed from his own Visigoth heritage. Aric is the first man to wield the armor of the X-O Manowar, and he’s Earth’s last line of defense against an alien invasion force who desperately want that weapon back. This week we speak to writer Robert Venditti about capturing the voice of a displaced Visigoth and leading Valiant’s vanguard into the modern day.

X-O Manowar #9
Writer Robert Venditti
Art by Trevor Hairsine
32 pages/Color/$3.99

Music:
“Primitive Notion”
New Order

iFanboy: Don't Miss #123 - X-O Manowar #9 with Robert Venditti

The female super hero of the Marvel Universe takes to the skies for this first issue of a new story arc and a perfect jumping on point for new readers with Captain Marvel #9. Writer Kelly Sue Deconnick comes to talk about the ride with this ongoing solo character series so far, her take on the character and what readers can expect from this issue. We also get into the visual look of Captain Marvel and Kelly Sue’s thoughts on her various artistic collaborates, as well as just what is going on with her hair…you know, the important issues.

Captain Marvel #9
Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick
Art by Felipe Andrade
Colors by Jordie Bellaire
Cover by Jamie McKelvie

Music:
The Mother We Share
CHVRCHES

iFanboy: Don't Miss #122 - Captain Marvel #9 with Kelly Sue DeConnick

Punch it, Chewie! We kick off 2013 with a big Don't Miss dedicated to a very big book. Writer Brian Wood takes us back to a time long ago in a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars #1, an all new story set between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back! The Death Star is in pieces, but the Rebel Alliance is still holding itself together with duct tape. Darth Vader gets demoted! Leia hops into an X-Wing! And the family tree is still a little shady. Join us as we talk to Wood about his larger-than-life 2012, the decision to take this iconic licensed property adjectiveless, Disney's acquisition of LucasFilm, and the bounty of Wookiepedia.

STAR WARS #1
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Carlos D'Anda
Colors by Gabe Eltaeb
Cover by Alex Ross

Music:
"Star Wars Main Title Medley/Rebel Blockade Runner"
John Williams

iFanboy: Don't Miss #121 - Star Wars #1 with Brian Wood

Jim Shooter chronicled the psionic tug-of-war between Peter "Sting" Stanchek and the enigmatic Toyo Harada for over 40 issues in the early 90s. Nearly 20 years later, Valiant Entertainment is back, and with it, an all new interpretation of Harbinger. We spoke to series writer Joshua Dysart about his new vision for the iconic struggle between two impossibly powerful men equipped with the full range of telekinetic abilities.

In each new issue of the "Renegade" arc, starting with this week's Harbinger #6, latent fans will meet Peter's allies in the war against Harada's ubiquitous corporation and its legion of psionic warriors. We'll also see the Valiant universe as its never been seen before, rendered by a new artist each chapter. And, geez, what a sensational list of artists it is.

Things are about to get mental.
 

Writer: Joshua Dysart
Penciler: Phil Briones
Cover Artist: Mico Suayan, Matthew Clark

$3.99/32 pages

ALL-NEW ARC! From out of the ashes – RENEGADES!

After a crushing defeat at the hands of his would-be mentor, Peter Stanchek lies critically wounded and the only person who can save him is the person that hates him the most – his childhood love Kris Hathaway. As Harada’s Eggbreaker strike force closes in, the helpless Peter wonders if he is going to find forgiveness at Kris’s door – or unbridled vengeance. But when Faith returns as the superhero she’s always dreamed of being, the game is going to change for everyone involved…

Music:
"The Hive"
Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Original Soundtrack)
Michael McCann

iFanboy: Don't Miss #119 - Harbinger #6 with Joshua Dysart

Continuing the parade of new series from Image Comics, Great Pacific #1 is this week’s entry into the world of new comics that you should be checking out.  Writer Joe Harris joins us to talk about the inspiration for Great Pacific, an enormous ecological phenomenon currently happening in the Pacific Ocean, which launches this tale that combines science fiction, adventure and a little political intrigue. Fans of near present sci-fi will definitely want to give Great Pacific #1 a read.

Great Pacific #1
Written by Joe Harris
Art by Martin Morazzo

Image Comics $2.99

Music:
“Between Pacific Coasts”
The Promise Ring

iFanboy: Don't Miss #76 - Near Death #1 with Jay Faerber

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