Another Thursday falls this month, and for March 17, these are the goods getting picked on:

Clearly there must be something wrong when starting a mini-series on its second issue. Unless of course that reason is due to having missed out on even remembering that the first issue was even released. And so it will be on reading Lions, Tigers and Bears #2, a four issue mini-series from Image about a kid and his toys. Calvin and Hobbes comes to mind, as does a really hard edged sword for no particular reason.

Hark! Another from the Mike S. Miller churn school, Lullaby: Wisdom Seeker #1 hits this week with hints of Fables all around it. Still, with the cover image looking a little strange, it's a pick on the basis that its only one issue of a four-parter that isn't tied down in some heavy continuity.

Not saying that Ultimate Spider-Man #74 is, but sometimes you want to test the waters out there. Along with teen Parker is Ex Machina #9 and a vague recollection that perhaps a tax write-off could be in order for a few of these issues. If only there was a receipt. Alas.

Fear not a rambling end, Freedom Force #3 should continue the rollicking fast-paced action of this limited series from Image/Irrational Games. And boy, what a pace, where's the room to breathe? This comic is nuts with all out action and a shaky plot that bounces too fast for it to even keep up. Really moved the video game in with a synch.