Comics

Deadpool is still very much alive and well in the Fresh Start era of Marvel Comics. His ongoing series aside, he’ll also be starring in a six issue mini-series that’ll once again team him with his buddy Weasel. Deadpool: Assassin hits this June.

This summer is a big one for comics in general. For their part, DC Comics will be diving into new eras for Superman, but also the Justice League. For their premier super-team, that means top notch talent and a new lineup that includes an old (green) friend.

Classic X-Man Dazzler is back in action in the Marvel U this summer, as she gets a shot at the spotlight from writer Magdalene Visaggio and artist Laura Braga. Her solo book will set the singer/superhero against some baddies, staged against the Brooklyn music scene.

Pixar’s first-family of animated superheroes are on the way to the printed page thanks to Dark Horse Comics. The publisher is readying a series and a standalone graphic novel.

It’s shaping up to be an Avengers kind of spring. A major motion picture will be accompanied by a new #1 issue of The Avengers, bringing the classic “big three” heroes back together.

The Valiant Universe’s greatest ninja returns in Ninja-K #5 this week, right alongside the Valiant Universe’s worst super team.

The True Believers line returns to stands with classic tales of Ant-Man (and Giant-Man) and the Wasp. They’ll be hitting just in time for this summer’s movie, and cost you just a buck a piece.

Not attached to the DC Universe proper is DC Black Label. The publisher’s new imprint is set to hit the ground running with stories from big names, starring major industry talent.

Neil Gaiman’s American Gods sags continues at Dark Horse Comics in American Gods: My Ainsel. The new series has more Shadow, more Wednesday, and plenty more gods to meet.

Head’s up Halo fans, there’s new action headed your way, and it stars the Master Chief. No, not from Microsoft, though series’ developer 343 Industries does have a hand in Dark Horse Comics’ newest miniseries.

John Byrne is a name that’s synonymous with comics in general, and the X-Men in particular. And now his legendary work is getting an Artifact Edition from publisher IDW.

    One limited series hits its penultimate issue as Ninjak vs The Valiant Universe #3 lands on the stands. And on the flip side, this coming week sees the Secret Weapons spinoff Owen’s Story just start up.

It’s a big year for Pacific Rim, as a second movie is on the way to theaters. But that’s not all, as there’s a limited comic series currently running, and it’s about to land issue three at retail.

Sentry is back, and this new ongoing already has quiet a bit going for it with writer Jeff Lemire and artist Kim Jacinto on board. But what does the future hold for one of Marvel Comics’ strangest heroes?