New Year's celebrations have come about and the neighbours find themselves with clubs and bats and the endless search of right. Much like the search for Thor's Hammer in the end of the world with evil. Not unlike the backstreet over.

A thematic merging of The Lord of the Rings and Watchmen, The End League follows a cast of the last remaining supermen and women as they embark on a desperate and perilous journey through a world dominated by evil, in hopes of locating the one remaining artifact that can save humanity-the Hammer of Thor. For his return to the world of comics renowned artist Mat Broome (WildC.A.T.S.) teams up with critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) for this, Dark Horse Comics's newest superhero series.

The End League #1 from Dark Horse

Other comics to eyeball this week

Ultimate Hulk takes on Ultimate Iron Man in an Ultimate Versus in Ultimate Human. Warren Ellis and Cary Nord ringside in the four corners of this desperate match.

Kevin Rubio and Steve Anderson, the blokes what done Tag and Bink, peer into the Abyss. Oh what a lame segue that was.

The Authority goes up against StormWatch in The Authority: Prime with Christos Gage and Darick Robertson.

Come together like the young superheroes, Teen Titans: Year One goes back at, year one of the Teen Titans. Amy Wolfram, Karl Kerschl and Serge Lapointe for the six hit.

Jason and the Argonauts: The Kingdom of Hades sounds all sorts of Greek underworld vacation time. Plus no moose heads! David McIntee and Rantz Jason going to hell. And maybe back.

Trade of the week

In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives.

Brian K. Vaughn and Niko Henrichon walk the streets as the lions out of the Baghdad zoo break out after a bombing in Pride of Baghdad.

In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation - can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity?

 

What If...? 'Planet Hulk', This looks like it's going to be one hell of a what if? Written by Greg Pak (Hulk & Planet Hulk) and penciled by Lenard Kirk & Rafa Sandovarl. This issue contains three stories which are; What if the Hulk had landed on the peaceful planet? What if Banner had landed on Sakaar instead of Hulk? What if Cairea had come to Earth seeking revenge instead of the Hulk? If you are and have enjoyed the 'Planet Hulk' run and World War Hulk, check out the What if? Planet Hulk.

Last year, a group of Marvel heroes decided the Hulk was too dangerous for Earth, tricked him into a shuttle, and shot him into space. After the Hulk rose from slave to gladiator to conquering emperor on the savage planet of Sakaar, the shuttle exploded - destroying the Hulk's people and his pregnant queen. And the entire Marvel Universe knows what happened next as the Hulk returned to wreak his terrible vengeance in the pages of "World War Hulk." But what if the Hulk had landed on the peaceful planet the Marvel heroes originally intended? What if Banner had landed on Sakaar instead of the Hulk? And what if the Hulk's warrior bride Caiera the Oldstrong had come to Earth seeking vengeance instead of her husband? Get ready for three shocking tales of what could have been from the writer of the "Planet Hulk" and "World War Hulk" epics. The Hulk was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirkby in 1962 and first appeared in The Incredible Hulk #1.

Other Comics to Keep an Eye Out for this Week:

From the House of Ideas; Foolkiller #1, running through Marvel Max line. From best selling novelist Gregg Hurwitz and penciled by Lan Medina. In the same boat as Punisher, here comes Foolkiller a new vigilante. Recommended to mature readers.

DC Show cases; Gotham Underground #1 (of 8), Written by Frank Tieri (Weapon X); Art and Cover by J. Calafiore (formerly on Exiles). A Countdown tie-in! Follow Batman, Robin, Nightwing and Batwoman as they adventure to save Gotham.

From Wildstorm comics; Authority Prime #1 (of 6), mini-series. Written by Christos Gage (Stormwatch, WWHulk X-Men); Art and Cover by Darick Robertson (The Boys).

DVD of the Month

Superman Doomsday animated movie, from producer and director Bruce Timm (who brought Batman: 'The Animated Series' and Justice League Unlimited). Based off the comic series 'The Death of Superman', by Dan Jurgens.

'When Lexcorp accidentally unearths the intergalactic serial killer Doomsday, Superman battles the creature head-on in the fight of his life. The world collectively mourns its fallen hero; humanity realises it will never feel truly safe again. Superman's enemies rejoice - all but Lex Luthor, who grieves the loss of his own demented manner, setting off a chilling chain of events that even he couldn't have foreseen'.

Starring Adam Baldwin (Firefly) as the voice as Superman, James Marsters (Buffy) as Lex Luthor and Anne Heche as reporter Lois Lane.

Trade of the week - Serenity HC; Those Left Behind

Dark Horse's biggest hit of 2006 is now available in a special-edition hardcover! Joss Whedon, the pop-culture mastermind behind Buffy the Vampire Slayer, bridged the gap between his cult-hit Firefly TV series and his Serenity motion picture with this collected three-issue miniseries.

Penned by Whedon and Brett Matthews, a Firefly show writer, the ragtag crew takes on a scavenger mission with the promise of a big payoff. Only too late do they realize the gig is orchestrated by an old enemy eager to remake their acquaintance.

* Sporting a new cover by Adam Hughes, this oversized collection shows off the work of penciller Will Conrad and colorist Laura Martin, and the array of pinups by phenomenal guest artists. In addition, over a dozen backup pages delve into the work and art behind the scenes-original material assembled especially for this hardcover edition.

 

Feels like watching bad Shakespeare at times when listening to the Norse god speak in a tongue outside of his weather region. As if licking too long on the rocks at the bottom of that mug of mead, in moderation.

Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially BACK! You've waited for it, you've demanded it... and we say thee YEA!

The Odinson comes roaring to life in this highly anticipated ongoing series by red-hot superstars J. Michael Straczynski (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Olivier Coipel (HOUSE OF M)! But how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by CIVIL WAR?

Thor #1 from Marvel Comics

Two hands on the cups with Lady Death Sacrilege from Brian Pulido and Daniel HDR. Up against the church looking to expand like those little squares in Sim City that turn nothing back over in city taxes.

Stuart Moore and Tyler Kirkham swing the arms of the four door cars and the crew with a breakout on their hands in New Avengers/Transformers. What a team up... really? War breakouts out in masses of zits on a first date.

Sounds a bit different with Fred Van Lente and Gurihiru heading four periods in school with Fantastic Four and Power Pack. Bullies? Bullies? Well, bully to you. Kids at play it seems.

Six of the unknown and shady are what comes from Mike Carey and Jock on Faker. There, not there, like listening to the other end of a phone go into a waterfall.

Tony Bedard, Paulo Sequeira and Amilton Santos and Black Canary make four. And how about that with a keyboard where the letters keep transposing themselves? Not easy. The League of Assassins are picking up on Sin, but it's not going to be all nice and knifey.

Jeph Loeb and John Cassaday finally place the lid of the coffin closed in Fallen Son: The Death of Captain America - Iron Man. Boy scout of the flag takes it away and the man pretty much responsible faces the facts with the rest of the Marvel Universe.

Hardcover collection of the week

Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Volume 1: Guilty Pleasures HC - vampires, werewolves, zombies and other things of the undead. Watching out for their own maggot infested backs as the rogues are on the hunted mark from Blake herself. Of course, she's not without her own cause to look over her shoulder. Try holding down a door with this collection as the encroaching forces look to eat more brains.

 

Conventional door handles suggest that promotion of other people's names would mean the clothes you're wearing, which bear the big logos, would be cheap. And that anything boutique, really boutique, like your own moniker, would be more expensive.

Not so, as it's pretty much a premium to wear a logo it seems. And finding people to walk around with your name, not so easy to find.

Unless they think you're dead.

Since the destruction of the Hellmouth, the Slayers--newly legion--have gotten organized and are kicking some serious undead butt. But not everything's fun and firearms, as an old enemy reappears and Dawn experiences some serious growing pains...

Buffy creator Joss Whedon brings Buffy back to Dark Horse in this direct follow-up to season seven of the smash-hit TV series.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Dark Horse Comics

Score one for the inability to keep to a schedule as the woman with the armour bracelets switches into a totally different gear in Wonder Woman #5. Will Pfeifer and Jean Diaz cover the gaping hole left by The OC bloke, Heinberg, who brought Wonder Woman back in line with the rest of the big hitters, late. After this, it's a new creative team again.

Get a little vague as Chuck Dixon and Ryan Benjamin tackle the heads of Grifter and Midnighter. Six blocks to knock down and nary a world of thought for that which drives them so. Much in the don't ask, don't show variety it appears. Shame.

Javier Grillo-Marauch and Carlos Rafael take it back to the BSG where Starbuck wasn't an XX in Classic Battlestar Galactica; Cylon Apocalypse. Damn BattlestarGalactica.com, you manage to choke out Opera. Swamp thing takes over the body of a Cylon and it's up to Adama and Starbuck to assess the situation. Classic, but keep an eye on the covers, it says nothing otherwise. Hard to call.

Run for the hills, Abe Sapien! It's the past come round like a book flying with wings tipped in gold leaf and a world of jungle fever. Or is it? B.P.R.D: Garden of Souls from Mike Mignola, John Arcudi and Guy Davis on art in a five petal leaf of history as Langdon Caul.

Captain America and Iron Man have fought the fight they needed to fight and here is the closer to the whole shebang. Civil War: The Confession from Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev with a hint of all round new style art from the man, it's a tale between two souls and the end of it all.

 

Some think they're born to dance, shakin' like they don't know what they're waiting for. Shakin' like they're bakin' ice, it's cold, it's flawed. Inside, outside, inside, outside, at least when you're with Midnighter you know where he's standing. Outside and proud.

From the pages of the Authority comes the Midnighter, the world's most lethal weapon, in a new Worldstorm series written by Garth Ennis (PREACHER, THE BOYS) with art by the acclaimed team of Chris Sprouse & Karl Story (TOM STRONG)!

The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die!

Midnighter #1 - Wildstorm Comics

Darwyn Cooke and Tim Sale take a hit for six as they look through key points in the life of the one with an S curl in Superman: Confidential. First up on the block from DC Comics, Kal-El in the path of radioactive chunks of Krypton.

MC2 three times four and the A-Next crew are back in action with Avengers Next. From the stables of Marvel Comics, Tom DeFalco and Ron Lim check up on the team as they battle zombies (got brain?) before choosing a new line up.

Marc Sumerak and Gurihiru chaperone a field trip with Marvel's youngest super heroes as they join Spidey in Spider-Man And Power Pack. Well, that whole midsection of the first sentence was rather superfluous doncha think? Verily.

Harris Publications are still vampire strong with Vampirella: Intimate Visions. Featuring the work of Joe Jusko it's the must have for the Jusko fan. And of those who like reference points on cosplay costumes with bare fabric.

End of the road for Marvel's first family in Fantastic Four: The End. Alan Davis takes the wheel of the Fantasticar to see how the break up of the FF shatters the entire galaxy.

Brian Pulido and Gabriel Guzman press the flesh from Avatar Press as Lady Death faces Stygmata in Lady Death Blacklands. It'll be questionable as Stygmata consists of liquid blood. Not the solid kind or the gassy kind. Is it gas? No.

From Top Cow Studios, second verse, darker than the first and the college flunky super heroes return for their sophomore year in Freshmen II. Hugh Sterbakov and Will Conrad spitting wads of paper through straws with the hapless crew accompanied by a talking beaver.

Archaia Studios Press crack out The Killer with Matz and Luc Jacamon flying flanks. First of ten, it's coming up on a 7-9 split and that's just an analogy out of thin air.

Jonathan Hickman says good night and good luck with The Nightly News from Image Comics. Watch the news and make sure you're not the one they're talking about. It could get hairy. Like eating a Chinese gooseberry/kiwi fruit whole.

 

Flying back into the realm of superheroes, Superman Returns today opens across the silver screens nationwide.

After an unexplained absence, Kal-El, the last son of Krypton, makes his way back to the Earth he has chosen to protect.

Hot on his case, the ever maniacal and ruthless, Lex Luthor. Seen here with what either appears to be a kryptonite dagger or cigar. Either way, getting it close to Superman will render him powerless and ill. It's Superman's only weakness and leaves the man of steel feeling like a sheet of aluminium foil.

During the filming of the movie, Kevin Spacey (as Luthor) was known to drive around on the lot with a Superman death buggy and shouting, "Superman must die!" Brandon Routh (Clark Kent), on first seeing this, was shocked and a little worried. After all, it's not every day you have Prot declaring he's out to kill you.

Will Superman be bested by Luthor once and for all in this... you're going to watch it any way, who's kidding who?

 

 

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