What To Look Forward To – 04/27/15 – Featuring Batman #51, Saga #36, Over The Garden Wall #1, The X-Files #1 & Much More!

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Here is a quick look at some highlights on the shelves this week. I’ve also included a list of Trade Paperbacks and Hard Cover Editions if you’re looking for some extra stories. A few DC titles hit #51 this week, meaning “Rebirth” is just around the corner, plus a gaggle of new TPBs and HCs, so without further ado let’s dive in…

New This Week:

Batman 51Batman #51 – Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo’s legendary run comes to an end. I’m amazed they were able to see it this far through, but I was shocked to learn they wouldn’t be doing the final issue. I’m still confused on that (it’s one more issue!) but they’ve had a good run. When it’s time to go, it’s time to go. Cheers, boys.

Saga #36 – Because it’s Saga. This is the final issue before another hiatus, where we’ll get to breathe again for a few months.

Over The Garden Wall #1 – Now an ongoing series! Only gaining more fans after airing on Cartoon Network, its original One-Shot comic and mini-series follow-up, writers Jim Campbell and Amalia Levari with artist Cara McGee return us to the Unknown!

The X Files 1Aliens: Defiance #1 – Brian Wood and Tristan Jones launch us back into the world of Alien!

X-Files #1 – Though there have been many X-Files comics before, this is the first to take place after the mini-series that aired earlier this year.

A few other issues to look forward to:

Micronauts #1, Batgirl #51, Black Canary #11, We Are Robin #11, Sex Criminals #15, Star Wars #18, Vikings #1, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #7.

Collected Editions:

Black Magick Vol 1Lady Mechanika Vol. 2 The Tablet of Destinies TPB

Cluster Vol. 1 TPB – I was surprised how much I enjoyed this series. Highly recommended for fans of sci-fi and jail-break stories.

The Fiction TPB

Black Magick Vol. 1 TPB – Another hit from Greg Rucka, joined by Nicola Scott. The at is especially interesting, and it blends well with the gothic-noir feel of the story.

Looking for more recommendations? Find me on Twitter @4ColorPhil

That’s it for now, happy reading everyone! See you next week.

Phil started reading comics in 2008, and it has been his passion since. Enjoying titles ranging from Batman to Sex Criminals, Y: The Last Man to Samurai Jack, and The Wicked + The Divine to 100 Bullets, Phil will read just about anything. Have a recommendation? Looking for one? You can reach him on Twitter @4ColorPhil