I was a bit late posting this since I had an emergency trip out of state for a funeral, but posting now. While on the trip I only got to reading a few issues, so I can only hint at those for foreknowledge.

Batman Urban Legends continues with various tales. Batgirls opened up the mystery about the murders. I’ll be excited to read SOK. With Wonder Woman, I will be happy when this arc is over, haha, Cizko is kind of a lot for me. As I said late time, I’m excited for this new arc of Harley to start, even though it’s the last arc of this run or the title. This is the Nubia limited series penultimate issue. And this is Naomi’s last issue. I’m unsure where Naomi goes from here, I assume since the show got unjustifiably cancelled on the CW that this could be a reason they don’t do much more with her. Though I think I’ve mentioned how the continuity between her title and the Justice League title don’t really make sense. This second run seems to also take place right after she’s joined the JL but she’d been on the JL team for ten’s of issues at that point so this really didn’t make sense. But eh, I enjoy her character. I’m happy to get another (the last) part of the DCeased trilogy of titles so we can see how this apocalyptic story ends. Dark Crisis continues. I think this is the pentultimate issue of Power Rangers (I said for Mighty Mophin that 22 was the last there too, but they might end on 23 issues, I’m not sure).

This Han and Lando issue was fun, it had a couple reveals and drama and such. This Avengers issue is the last one before the next one that connects with the crossover event (that’s already started), Judgement Day. Captain Carter got out of some trouble. Another Capt issue I can’t read. I hope to read all these (including the following week) and then start all the Capt issues I’m behind on. This Thor issue is the next one from the pile I’m going to read after typing these posts. I’m intrigued by what’s happening in Spider-Man, I still need them to tell us what happened!! And Judgement Day continues. The next issues in these Marvel Team-Ups-esk Moon Girl issues was fun. And speaking of that type of book, Kamala got her own of these team-up one-shot runs with the next one in the next post. And a Gwen Stacy special that I think is set in the past but it’s not a reprinting of old stories, but I’m not sure. I just know it’s modern art.

Variants to follow.

Here is the next homage cover for Harley’s 30th Anniversary. This one is based on Detective Comics #38, the first appearance of Robin.

The first variant is the first of connecting variants for this story and it’s inspired by Jim Lee’s art. I’m unsure whether Dan Mora based this on an existing Jim Lee work (like the X-Men 1 folded cover from the 90’s, which I feel like this is what it’s referring to), or just in the same style as Jim Lee. Either way, I can’t wait to get the other covers in the coming months (the whole image is fantastic!)!! I didn’t actually expect this variant, but I said yes to is anyway and I’m glad I did since it’s one of those fancy gloss covers.

Just another fun spiderverse cover.

I saw this in the Marvel Previews a while ago and decided I had to get two copies when it came out. I just love how this cover looks. The design is gorgeous! I love images within images.

This is one of those times where if certain characters are on a cover, I have to get them. For example, covers with Kamala or Darkseid. In this case, if there are covers with Celestials on them, I gotta get them. And when there’s an event including Celestials well, there we go. Plus it just looks amazing!

This issue also got a window shade variant and I liked the creativity with this one compared with the other ones.

As I said, covers with Kamala! Though I know I do have to go farther back to when she first debuted because I didn’t know I was going to love her and want variants with her on them, so I certainly have a ways to go for getting variants from her original run and the Champions original run. That will probably take a long time. But yeah, here are the variants for this first team-up issue.

Had to put both the Momoko covers together. It’s nice that (like the A Cover) this Ms. Marvel variant has all the main characters that Kamala will be teaming up with in these issues on it. And the Gwen Stacy cover gives off that old-school Barbie/fashion magazine vibe.

There’s the Demon Wars 1 A Cover. And another DWM issue.

So many comics! I had to completely clear the bed to get them all in the photo. This was because there were so many variants that week.

Elle(s) seemed like a fun comic (by Ablaze), so I decided to try it out. The normal MTG run continued. Always happy to get more Sweet Paprika. I think this was the last Mighty Morphin issue before the new run starts. Though I’m not sure what’s going to happen beyond the 100th issue of uh, either Power Rangers or Mighty Morphin? I’m not sure. Since I’m so behind on those, I try to avoid news about them. We’re getting a new Edge of the Spider-verse run that I think is leading up to some event. Judgement Day continues. And Peach Momoko’s new comic, set in the marvel universe she created in Demon Days, started, hence all those variants. Harley is starting a new arc which I’m excited for. It may be the last arc of this run, I can’t remember. Though the 30th Anniversary special for her is coming soon. Ivy’s comic continues. And Mary Marvel got her own title, which I think is a first. Flashpoint Beyond had its penultimate issue. Dark Crisis continues. The next Black Adam tie-in issue dropped. The next issue of the Aquaman Black Label story also arrived. and we got an issue of SWI.

So many variants to follow. There might be a movie reaction/review this week, but I’m not sure since it’s an anime movie and I probably won’t be feel the need to talk about it here.

I feel like there was a reason for me getting this variant for Ghost Rider, but I can’t remember what it was XD I mean I like the cover, but I can’t quite remember why I chose to get it. This EotSV variant is just another connecting cover situation.

I got another copy of the A cover of this issue because it’s gorgeous. I love the colors and the style and I feel like I’m going to like this arc.

Since it’s Harley’s 30th, they are starting to do these homage variants and y’all know I love homage covers. So I’m going to get all of these. This cover pays tribute to the original cover of 1940’s Batman #1.

I’ve been loving all the variants coming from this Ivy run, but sometimes the A cover hits hard too. I adore this cover. I love the contrast between the shadow and light/black and white. It just stands out visually so much. And of course it’s emotional too since Pamela is going through a lot in the story.

And of course here’s another Artgerm cover. I hope I get to meet him at a convention one day. Though picking what to have him sign will be stupidly impossible.

I also enjoy photo-realistic covers sometimes too. This one just is so bright and hopeful and just lovely.

Here’s another character deign variant. I love getting these when I can since many of them have been chosen to be incentive covers which are troublesome to get for small stores like mine. Plus this is a new legacy character! I wasn’t sure but I looked it up. There are a couple options for who’s under the Red Canary mask. I wonder who.

And here are the Demon Wars covers. Though funnily enough, the A cover was delayed. So that will be in another late issues post. I love these though whenever Peach Momoko does a new comic, I feel the need to get all variants. So, my wallet will hate me. But the covers for these are always just amazing.

I put that cover last because it’s another homage cover referencing the style of the Civil War event comic covers.

Ok, so I was very late getting to these issues since I had to wait 5 days after I would have normally gotten them to get them. So I had to do my best to quickly read through the previous pile from post-SDCC. I didn’t do too well since I had a few more to get through by the time I got these (and the next week’s) comics. And I currently haven’t finished this pile and I’m getting new comics on Thursday (August 18th).

I can talk about some of these since I’ve read some of them. So, the tenses will be back and forth. The MTG issue was a bit of a finale, a lot happened and I’m continually excited for more. Task Force Z had a fun reveal. This was the end of this Harley arc. Robin had a bit of a reveal itself while it’s closing in on its final issues. Deathstroke Year One continued. That Detective Comics issue is one I’m waiting on another copy for since I love the over, oh and the story is interesting too, haha. Action Comics keeps building on the rebellion against Mongul. I’m excited to get to this Young Justice tie-in to the animated series (streaming on HBOMax). I can’t remember if this is supposed to be after season 3 or during it or what. Captain America I still have to read a volume and a special before I can start either of these Captain America runs. Hopefully I get to them soon so I can actually read these. Venom is literally the next issues I’m going to read later today, but this whole arc has been crazy, I love it! Strange I’ve not gotten to yet, but again, I’ve enjoyed this arc with Clea. Iron Cat was a bit of present day with a touch of backstory. This Variants issue I’ve not gotten to yet. I’m excited to start this new Ant-Man run! Amazing Spider-Man has officially reached 900 issues!!! It’ll probably be around 4 years till we get to ASM #1000, and that will be wonderful. That’s the last issue I’ll read as part of this week. And this Obi-Wan issue was brutal in that he was remembering a battle during The Clone Wars that didn’t go well.

Variant and cool cover to follow. Also, the next post will have a lot of images XD

This A cover of Strange has such great color contrast that I had to get it. I love the way that the yellow and red stand out.

And this is the first of the connecting covers for the few issues. I enjoy connecting covers. Though I always have to be careful not to get too many since it’s difficult to display them.

Savage Spider-Man’s final issue was a bit late, and these A covers were just purchased again for the covers.

SDCC has me a bit delayed as I mentioned in the SDCC post. So, this week (August 4th) I should have picked up comics but I’m going to get the issues for those previous two weeks (July 27 and August 3rd) on August 8th instead.

This Black Adam run has been interesting, I wonder if any of it was used for the movie or vice-versa. Selina is heading back to Gotham. The next JL vs LSH finally dropped. More from Dark Crisis. Han and Chewie take on Krrsantan. Here are issue 25 for both Star Wars and Vader. I’m very excited to get to those. Gwenverse continues and so does Miles’ multiversal adventure (Though I don’t think there will be a crossover between them even though I thought they had them both in the multiverse a the same time on purpose, but apparently nope). Also there are the Avengers multiversal events happening. This is the last issue of this run of Maestro and the end of this trilogy of the character that all led up to the original Future Imperfect comics. The new run of Shang-Chi started. Defenders Beyond started. The Marvels came an end. And Judgement Day has begun!

Great variants to follow!

Just a fun Flash variant ^__^

I liked this variant for Judgement Day since it’s like everything that will happen is erupting out of Krakoa. Noto always has nice covers, and I like America Chavez of course. And I cn’t say no to an Ahsoka cover.

Another gorgeous Frison cover for Catwoman. The colors and shading is lovely.

Happy for this Artgerm variant obviously.

This is my favorite cover of the week. I mean I saw it online or in the previews and I was oh my god it’s like a painting. Was so happy that my store had it. I might actually get this graded. Either that or just keep it in a comic display case.

Logan and Wade’s adventured continues. Carol is still missing. Peggy is wanted. There’s still more to learn about what’s happening with Frank and The Hand. This new Savage Avengers team is having quite the time. I’m excited to start this new run of Daredevil with Elektra and Matt both deviling. I think the FF event is almost over? And it’s finally time for the second Hellfire Gala!! I’m wondering what big reveals (besides the new X-Men team) will be revealed. And we got the issue before Judgement Day starts, I’m also excited for that event. This was a big week since the DC character Dreamer (the amazing trans heroine that was created for the CW’s Supergirl series, and ancestor of Dream Girl, one of the Legionaries of the Legion of Super Heroes) appeared for the first time in main continuity!! So I’m very happy about that. Naomi has her penultimate issues. Dark Crisis continues and a new Rogues Black Label issue.

Variants to follow

I got this The Mandalorian #1 cover since it has Vi Morandi on it. She’s a great character that debuted in the Phasma novel but was then made to be a character at Galaxy’s Edge at the Disney Parks. This is one of the variant covers for Superman: SOK with Dreamer on it, I eed to look for the other one and hopefully get another copy of the A cover.

I just love this cover, and not just for Emma Frost being there as she is. Mainly I like it for the shades of red. I just love the way it’s being drawn and colored. I also saw the other variants of this cover with different colors at SDCC from the artist himself, and would have gotten them all if I could have. I think they were pink, blue, black and white sheets respectively.

Here’s another one of these window shade variants I like.

Another glorious Artgerm variant!! ^_^ If there were a foil variant of this cover or a metal print of this, I’d get one.

Oh look, another amazing collage variant cover! I had to get this. I wasn’t actually sure my store would have this but I was pleasantly surprised. I like how all the images in the Celestial are only Celestials.

Actually neither of these came out in July, but eh. Another late DWM and the David Nakayama cover for X-Men House of XCII from a little while ago.

(Ok, so my parents and I went on a trip for a family wedding for 4 days and I was trying to catch up on Stranger Things S4 part 2 and reaction videos for that, so posts got delayed. Hence this all being days late. Oh, and I’m not completely done with the previous comic pile (June 22). GAHHHH!!! I dislike being behind in my reading).

The DW story with the Fugitive Doctor continues (even if not canon, I’m interested it what could be. Though I wouldn’t say no to a spin-off series). I think this Mighty Morphin issue is the penultimate one of this run. That MTG series has been so good and I was SO excited when I saw that variant. You’ll see below. Much of Sabretooth. Even though the Jane and Thor comic is of course because of the movie, I’m liking it. I think the Black Panther arc is coming to a close. I’m loving the Halcyon Legacy title. And also loving Carnage. This is the last issue of the multiversal Miles event miniseries. The Teen Justice series is intriguing, but I need to know more, which makes sense since I’m only read issue one. Batman started a new arc with this issue. and Ivy is continuing her machinations. Flashpoint Beyond and Dark Crisis continued. And we got the first of the prequel comic specials connected to he upcoming Black Adam movie. These do intrigue me.

Alright, many variants to follow and then posters.

Oh, right, this was just to show the light better on the issues.

I have these two images separate since I like having the landscape covers in their own gallery.

See, I told you, a great Peach Momoko couple of weeks. She’s such a great artist! Even though she has a distinct style, her covers don’t always follow the same white spacing or color tone.

Had to get this funky Sabretooth cover. There is so much detail there!! I can’t imagine drawing that.

Another David Nakayama cover! I actually was surprised that store had this one. He does a lot of exclusive covers for his site. In fact I just pre-ordered one.

Another one of the amazing Ivy covers (each issue has had fantastic ones). Jenny Frison makes gorgeous art. I have to make myself not buy them all. But sometimes I see one that I must have. This is just intoxicating (pun intended, haha).

And here is the amazing surprise that I was so very excited to get!! The surprise being when I was looking at this week’s issues for my list to my store, not that uncovering the variant was he surprise. Nicol Bolas is my favorite MTG character and this cover is just glorious. I intend to get this graded like I did with that Ugin variant from a few months ago. Not for the value, just for the preservation of the cover and that I wanted them to look fancy, haha.

And here are the posters I got for this month. The cover of the new Shang-Chi run and the new Peach Momoko X-Men run set in the feudal world she built. I would assume this story is based off of Civil War.

(Ok, so my parents and I went on a trip for a family wedding for 4 days and I was trying to catch up on Stranger Things S4 part 2 and reaction videos for that, so posts got delayed. Hence this all being days late. Oh, and I’m not completely done with the previous comic pile. GAHHHH!!! I dislike being behind in my reading).

There’s another Power Rangers special. That Aquamen issue I got just for the cover. Task Force Z is chugging along. I think Harley is about to start a new arc after this issue. Deathstroke is starting a new arc that’s flashing back to his origins. Clark should be started to make moves on Warworld. We finally have the final issue of the Batman/ Catwoman maxiseries from Tom King. I’m excited for more from Vader series and the Obiwan series. The new runs of Captain America I still can’t get to because I’m behind in one volume of a Capt event series that happened that I wasn’t sure was part of the main story or something else, so I didn’t read it when it was coming out in issues. I’ll get to it. X-Force is having a very bad time of things. Sabertooth is still planning his big move. Tony and Patsy got a one-shot. And we have a mystery in the Ironcat series. And I’m very excited for the Jessica Jones series about her variants.

Favorite variant covers to follow.

So many amazing covers! The Power Rangers one is mainly because I remember loving that villain on the cover so I got two copies of the issue. I always look for the action figure variants of characters I love or designs I enjoy, so the Ironcat one jumped out at me. Also the Peach Momoko variant for Ironcat was fantastic (this was a good couple weeks for Peach Momoko covers). As I’ve said before, I love covers that show character history or legacy and Dauterman makes these covers so very well. The She-Hulk one is great! And as always, I have to get an Artgerm cover, so there we have Helcat. And it’s almost time for the second Hellfire Gala (can’t believe it’s been a year), so we’re getting Gala variants like this beautiful one from Jen Bartel of Jean. And finally, the last Bat/Cat cover had to have that legacy hit for me with all the versions of Bruce and Selina that have been shown in this series from their character’s history. I wish DC would make that a poster!! And remember that that series isn’t part of DC continuity, this has been like a What If type story for Tom King’s story that didn’t happen for their wedding.