Markley’s Fevered Brain: Alas Vertigo, I Knew You Well
It was announced last week that DC Comics will be ending their Vertigo imprint. Wayne Markley looks back at a few of the things accomplished at this groundbreaking imprint.
Markley’s Fevered Brain: A Series of Thoughts about Series
DMZ Vol. 1
Westfield’s Wayne Markley recommends several series of graphic novels including SC/Vertigo’s DMZ by Brian Wood, Riccardo Burchielli, and others; Jeff Smith’s Bone; and Marvel’s Hulk Visionaries: Peter David.
Comics & More – December Staff Picks
Roger Likes
More of Roger’s Favorites
- Mysterius: The Unfathomable SC
- DC Library JLA by George Perez Vol 02 HC
- Ultimate Comics X #1
- Captain Marvel Death of Captain Marvel HC
- Lone Justice Crash #1
- Perhapanauts Mollys Story (One-Shot)
Josh Likes
Hardware: The Man in the Machine SC
More of Josh’s Favorites
- Nextwave: Agents of Hate Ultimate Collection SC
- Ame Comi PVC Figure: Steel
- Black Widow: Deadly Origin #4
- Colt Noble and Megalords (One-Shot)
You want fries with that? Josh also has some picks – with extensive commentary – available elsewhere on the blog:
Brook Likes
Comics Illustrated: History of Comic Strip Art SC
More of Brook’s Favorites
- Night Owls Vol. 01 SC
- Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Special
- Batman and Robin Deluxe Vol. 01: Batman Reborn HC
- Batman: Black & White Statue – Catwoman (Steve Rude)
- DC Web Belt: Flash
- Marvel 1602 SC (new printing)
- Marvel Minimate: Web Armor Spider-Man
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Prose Collection
- Ignition City Vol. 01 HC
- Disney Kubrick 2-Pack: Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse
- Star Wars: R2D2 Is in Trouble Game
Mary Likes
True Blood Bust: Eric Northman
More of Mary’s Favorites
- Usagi Yojimbo Statue: Miyamoto Usagi
- Bone Vol. 01 SC (color ed.) (new printing)
- Monopoly the Simpsons
- Battlestar Galactica: Toaster Charcoal T-Shirt (link is to the shirt in "L" but also available in other sizes)
Meg Likes
Wonder Woman Chronicles Vol. 01 SC
Buck Rogers: Space Girls Unite Belt Buckle
More of Meg’s Favorites
- Tale of One Bad Rat HC
- Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love #4
- Y: The Last Man Vol. 03 HC (deluxe ed.)
- Barbie: Ladies of the 80s – Joan Jett Doll
- True Blood Bust: Sookie Stackhouse
- True Blood Bust: Bill Compton
Fifth Degree: Previews #255
by Josh Crawley
I forgot to grab Marvel Previews, so anything fun I notice in there is going to be in next week’s column, along with a few things I may have missed this week. Let’s get on with the show!