Which series should Messi read? (keep my tastes in mind, this isn't a popularity poll)

  • Naruto

    Votes: 10 15.4%
  • Bleach

    Votes: 15 23.1%
  • Dragon Ball (original, no Z)

    Votes: 16 24.6%
  • One Piece (I know this will win by popularity)

    Votes: 24 36.9%

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    65
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Batman : Fear State Alpha #1 By Tynion, Federici - The event over a year in the making begins Fear State settles upon Gotham City, and no one is safe! Overwhelmed by the dual threat of the Scarecrow and Peacekeeper-01, Batman and his allies have been one step behind since the events of Infinite Frontier #0 and with the arrival of a mysterious anti-Oracle and the return of Poison Ivy, Batman might have more than he can handle!

Batman 89 #1 By Quinones, Hamm - Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burton's seminal classic Batman movies! Batman '89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) to pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific director. Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: BATMAN! And he'll get Bruce Wayne's help in taking down the Dark Knight!

Superman 78 #1 By Torres, Venditti - Fly into director Richard Donner's Superman once more in Superman '78! Written by Robert Venditti (Superman: Man of Tomorrow) and drawn by Wilfredo Torres (Batman '66), Superman '78 tells a brand-new adventure in the world of the beloved film. A bright, shining day in Metropolis is interrupted by a mysterious drone that crash-lands in the city and starts wreaking havoc. This looks like a job for Superman! But where did the metallic menace come from, what is its purpose, and who is Brainiac?

Superman vs Lobo #1 By Andolfo, Seeley, Beattie - What happens when an indomitable force meets an irritating object? That's what readers find out when Superman runs into Lobo. Think of it like a boy scout joining a biker gang. What will be worse, the damage Lobo causes on his own, or the chaos of trying to stop him? I smell a team-up, fanboys! Numen is the most popular being in the universe, a god clogging all social channels. And he does not like competition. This means Superman and Lobo must go. Further complicating things is Dr. Flik, a scientist determined to study the last sons of Krypton and Czarnia respectively. What can she glean from the hero who lost everything as a baby and the bad, bad boy who made it all go away just for the heck of it?

Batman : Secret Files - Clownhunter #1 By Brisson, Kampe - Clownhunter's brutal mission to hunt down all the clowns from The Joker War continues! The untrained but focused vigilante stalks a boss-level clown, but his luck might be running out as he walks into an ambush set by Punchline! In a horrific parallel to his days at Gotham Academy, Clownhunter finds himself overwhelmed and outgunned...just the type of odds he likes!

Green Lantern Annual 2021 #1 By Cady, Basri - Once an agoraphobic scared to even leave her room, Jessica Cruz overcame her fear to become a Green Lantern and face the darkest and deadliest threats in the universe. But now, Jessica's gone from overcoming fear to using it as a weapon. When Yellow Lanterns attacked the Green Lantern Sector House she took refuge in when the Central Power battery was destroyed, Jessica turned the tables on them, giving them something to be afraid of, as she beat them one-by-one. But now that she's been offered a place in the Sinestro Corps, will she accept?

Harley Quinn Annual 2021 #1 By Philips, Lafuente - Kevin here! You know, Harley's sidekick, and your favorite new character? I know Harley usually does these solicits, but she's a little tied up at the moment. Like, literally. See, there's a new villain in Gotham calling himself Keepsake, and you know how Gotham villains are: definite psychological issues. So Keepsake kidnapped Harley, while trying to convince her to be his partner and help take over the city. Now, I don't mean to imply that Harley's not capable all on her own, but this time she needs a little help. Which means I'm teaming up with Solomon Grundy so we can visit Gotham's worst criminals and figure out where Harley might be. Plus, a major new Bat-villain!

Harley Quinn #6 By Philips, Braga - Yer pal Harley Quinn back again! Now, there might be a lot of new faces in Gotham, but it's always nice to see an old friend. Okay, so Catwoman explicitly asked me not to call her my friend, but I know she secretly loves me under that tough, broody, leather-clad exterior. You're not gonna wanna miss this one as we tangle with those boring Magistrate goons in Alleytown like a real dynamic duo! I smash a lot of stuff with my bat, and Selina does a bunch of flips and awesome things with her whip. She's so cool.

Future State Gotham #4 By Culver, Cizmesija - "Hunt the Batman" continues as Punchline prowls Gotham searching for the one thing she needs before leaving the city forever! The only person standing in her way is a revenge-fueled Harley Quinn! And just when things couldn't get any worse, the brand-new hero Hunter Panic comes for them both!

The Joker #6 By Tynion, March, Johns, Boo - After barely surviving in the jungles of Belize, The Joker flees to Europe! Jim Gordon pursues the madman, but the seeds of doubt begin to sprout...if The Joker didn't gas Arkham Asylum, who did? And what's the next move for Vengeance, daughter of Bane? Backup: Punchline's takeover of Blackgate Penitentiary continues as her most insidious goal becomes clear: find a woman she used to call her friend in her college days and make her pay for her betrayal. On the outside, Harper Row tries to pull her brother, Cullen, back from the brink of Jokerized radicalization!

Catwoman #34 By V, Blanco - The Magistrate comes to Gotham, and Alleytown stands as the last place in the city untouched by their totalitarian forces. But being the last bastion of freedom in a police state makes Selina's kingdom most inviting for Gotham's rogues! Surrounded on all sides by law enforcement gone bad, and facing a potential invasion by the city's villains, Catwoman finds herself fearing that her quest to keep Alleytown safe could instead lead to its demise…but all is not lost, as Batman arrives in Alleytown, breaking his and Selina's vow to give one another a one-year break.

Nightwing #83 By Taylor, Redondo - It's a fight for the soul of the city! Now that Dick Grayson has inherited more money than he could possibly need, he has an idea on how he can help the city with it—and it's time for him to announce it to the world! But with Blüdhaven's so beyond saving, what idea does he have that could possible save it? Meanwhile, an unexpected figure comes into play with a plan to buy the city (and all the power that goes with it) from Blockbuster. Things are about to get messy for new public figure Dick Grayson, but maybe he can enlist some help from his "friend" Nightwing!

Robin #5 By Williamson, Big Gleb -Robin reunion! Nightwing, Red Hood, Tim Drake, and Spoiler guest-star as they track Damian down with a plan to bring the young hero back to Gotham. Back to his family. But the son of Batman plans to win the Lazarus Tournament and refuses to return. What starts as a happy reunion quickly turns into a Robin rumble!

Green Lantern #5 By Thorne, Raney, Santucci - As Far Sector's Jo Mullein begins to investigate the suspects most likely responsible for the destruction of the Green Lantern Corps, she winds up face-to-face with one of its greatest enemies—Sinestro. Was this the former Green Lantern's plan all along? Did he destroy the Green Lantern's Central Power Battery so his Sinestro Corps could take over the empty sectors of space? While Jo searches for answers, John Stewart attempts to fight his way out of the uncharted and unregulated dark sectors of space—with no ring to help protect or guide him. Searching for the other missing Lanterns, John realizes they may not all make it home.

Wonder Girl #4 By Joelle, Melo - Who are the Esquecida?! With her physical training in full swing, Yara must now look inward. Her childhood in Brazil has always been a mystery, spoken of in hushed tones by her aunt and uncle. What were they not telling her? The answers lie in the Amazon rain forest. But is this young hero ready for the truth? Plus, the two heroes hot on Yara's trail have finally found their target!

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Kang #1 By Kelly, Lanzing, Magno - The man called Kang the Conqueror has been a pharaoh, a villain, a warlord of the space ways and even, on rare occasions, a hero. Across all timelines, one fact seemed absolute: Time means nothing to Kang the Conqueror. But the truth is more complex. Kang is caught in an endless cycle of creation and destruction dictated by time and previously unseen by any but the Conqueror himself. A cycle that could finally explain the enigma that is Kang. And a cycle that begins and ends with an old and broken Kang sending his younger self down a dark path…

Amazing Spider-Man #73 By Spencer, Vicentini - We can't tell you a single thing that happens here without spoiling just about every issue that comes out between the time you're reading this and when ASM #73 comes out.

X-Men : The Trial of Magneto #1 By Williams, Werneck - A horrific murder. A shocking revelation. A trial that will divide the new mutant nation. Leah Williams and Valerio Schiti bring you a new epic that threatens the Reign of X and will upend the world of mutants. The truth is hidden, the danger is far from over, and the trial has begun

Cable Reloaded #1 By Ewing, Soft Serve's Bob Quinn - It's a new era, in a new galaxy, that's under siege from a deadly new threat...but you can still rely on one man. Cable is locked, loaded and landing on the deadliest planet in X-history – to steal the ultimate weapon...and stop the LAST ANNIHILATION!

Defenders #1 By Ewing, Rodriguez - When existence itself faces extraordinary threats, it needs an extraordinary defense! That's when you call...THE DEFENDERS! DOCTOR STRANGE and the MASKED RAIDER take a non-team of Marvel's weirdest, wildest heroes on a mission that will uncover the hidden architecture of reality itself! This cosmos was not the first to exist...but if the DEFENDERS can't track Marvel's oldest villain through the deepest trenches of time — it might be the last!

X-Men #2 By Duggan, Larazz - As threats hurtle toward the Earth from all sides, the fearless X-Men fight a seemingly unstoppable wave of annihilation…but even more dangerous threats lurk in the darkness, ready to strike in secret.

X-Corp #4 By Howard, Foche - When a deal doesn't go as expected, it's important to be open to new investors. Enter Selene and Mastermind: two potential stakeholders who stand willing to prove their worth. Everyone loves you when you're on top, but who comes through in the clutch?

Spider-Man Life Story Annual #1 By Zdarsky, Bagley - SPIDER-MAN. He's a threat. He's a menace. And J. JONAH JAMESON will do whatever it takes to make the world see it! But in this companion piece to last year's hit miniseries SPIDER-MAN: LIFE STORY, will the decades of his obsession bear fruit for Jonah…or be his destruction?

Black Cat #9 By Mackay, Villa - The hottest new character of the last five years, STAR, brings her reality-warping powers to bear in THE BLACK CAT! Who hired Felicia to do this job? Why do they want this infinite power? AND HOW DOES FELICIA THINK SHE IS GOING TO LIVE THROUGH THIS?

Miles Morales Spider-Man #29By Ahmed, Allen - "The Clone Saga" is over, but it leaves Miles and the people he loves permanently changed. You may think we're joking or blowing it out of proportion, but I promise you, we are not.

Immortal Hulk #49 By Ewing - This is the gate into the city of suffering. To the hurt that never ends. This gate is for the lost. The gate is a thing of divine power - a thing of forever. But even for the strongest one there is, it bears the warning: • ABANDON HOPE, ALL YE WHO ENTER HERE.

Runaways #38 By Rowell, Genolet, Anka, Alphona - The cult classic's cult has grown and Rainbow Rowell and Andrés Genolet usher the Runaways into the Century Club! Ever since #1 and #18, RUNAWAYS has been known for its twists, but the last few issues have revealed some of the biggest twists in the book's history. The biggest and craziest issue of RUNAWAYS yet is here and you better put on your fancy clothes and get out the party hats.

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Echolands #1 By Williams III, Blackman - A MAJOR IMAGE COMICS 2021 EVENT! The story of Earth's last war starts with Hope's sticky fingers…The multiple award-winning Batwoman team, J. H. WILLIAMS III (Promethea, The Sandman: Overture, Batman) and W. HADEN BLACKMAN (Star Wars, Elektra), reunites for an all-new ongoing series! They're joined once again by colorist supreme DAVE STEWART and master letterer TODD KLEIN.In a bizarre future world that has forgotten its history, a reckless thief, Hope Redhood, holds the key to excavating its dark, strange past—if only she and her crew can escape a tyrannical wizard and his unstoppable daughter. But fate will send them all on a path leading to a war between worlds.ECHOLANDS is a landscape format, mythic-fiction epic where anything is possible—a fast-paced genre mashup adventure that combines everything from horror movie vampires to classic mobsters and cyborg elves, to Roman demigods and retro rocket ships. It's going to be a helluva ride!

The Me You Love In The Dark #1 By Young, Corona - Writer SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool, Strange Academy) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Super Sons, Feathers) follow up their critically acclaimed series MIDDLEWEST with a brand-new haunting tale. An artist named Ro retreats from the grind of the city to an old house in a small town to find solace and inspiration without realizing the muse within is not what she expected. Fans of Stephen King and Neil Gaiman will enjoy this beautiful, dark, and disturbing story of discovery, love, and terror.

Ascender #18 By Lemire, Nguyen - Concluding the sci-fi/fantasy epic that began in the pages of DESCENDER, JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN present the final account of one young robot's struggle to keep his friends alive as the forces of magic and science meet in a climactic fashion.

Punderworld Vol 1 OGN By Linda Sejic - The classic tale of Greek mythology, but 100 percent more awkwardly relatable. Hades is the officious, antisocial ruler of the Underworld. Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is an earth goddess of growth and renewal—they've been crushing on each other for the past two centuries. But when a festival (and a little liquid courage) present an opportunity to put an end to their olympian will-they-won't-they, a meddlesome pantheon and several titanic misassumptions threaten to give every god in the sky the wrong impression...and leave their romance dead before it can bloom.

Die #19 By Gillen, Hans - The final encounter approaches. Everything to play for, even if everyone's already lost.

MOM : Mother of Madness #2 By Clarke, Superstar Marguerite Bennett, Leiz - Game of Thrones superstar EMILIA CLARKE returns with an OVERSIZED THREE-ISSUE MINISERIES! Maya's powers (and popularity!) explode! Bath time's at 7 p.m., bedtime's at 8 p.m., and crime fighting never sleeps when a villain out of Maya's shadowy past comes to collect. Can she catch criminals and be home before the school run?!

Nocterra #6 By Snyder, Daniel - You've seen the calm…now it's time for the storm. Having unearthed a shocking revelation, Val must prepare for battle before she loses the paradise that she's risked so much to find

Mirka Andolfos Sweet Paprika #2 By Mirka Andolfo - Paprika is living a difficult situation brought on by her father's illness and the complex work situation that awaits her. It's the only kind of business she's not really able to handle: a dinner where being dynamic, kind, and relaxed is just as important as being competent. But there is also another reason why the young and skilled professional is in trouble: she doesn't want to see one of the guests again...

The Silver Coin #5 By Walsh, McKibbin - For the fifth installment of horror anthology THE SILVER COIN from MICHAEL WALSH, CHIP ZDARSKY, KELLY THOMPSON, ED BRISSON, and JEFF LEMIRE, the story reaches back to when the coin's cruel curse was first minted. In a small New England village, a woman has been accused of witchcraft.

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The Promised Neverland Vol 20 By Shirai, Demizu - Find out what becomes of Emma, Ray, Norman and the other children in the final volume of The Promised Neverland.

Chainsaw Man Vol 6 By Fujimoto - A new girl named Reze has shown up and swept innocent Denji right off his feet. But is Reze exactly what she seems? (Spoiler: Nope!) Is Denji about to fi nd happiness once and for all? (Spoiler: Nope!) Prepare for the storm of all storms when Chainsaw Man looks for true love!

Demon Slayer Vol 23 By Gotouge - In an epic confrontation, Tanjiro and his fellow Demon Slayers have fought on through the night, suffering terrible losses against the King of Demons, Muzan Kibutsuji. Dawn is breaking soon, and if they can keep Muzan at bay just a little longer, it will be the end of the centuries-long struggle. But Muzan will stop at nothing to destroy the Demon Slayers and unleash his most terrible powers. And if he can't defeat them, he may even be able to cause the Demon Slayer Corps to destroy itself from within. All fates and destines will be decided as the sun begins to rise...

Haikyu!! Vol 45 By Futudate - With the Adlers and Black Jackals match in full swing and years of rivalry and friendship thrown out into the open, Hinata and Kageyama continue to duke it out on the court. Will Hinata finally get to declare a major victory over Kageyama? Don't miss the exciting finale!

Jujutsu Kaisen Vol 11 By Akutami - The Shibuya subway station is teeming with civilians and transfigured humans. Despite this dire circumstance, Satoru Gojo defeats the cursed spirits there. However, the cursed spirits possess a special item that can even seal the all-powerful Gojo! Meanwhile, an unlikely ally suddenly contacts Yuji Itadori, who is on his way to the station!

Zom 100 : Bucket list of the dead Vol 3 By Aso - One by one, Akira has been checking little items like cleaning his room and snagging a new TV off his bucket list. Now, having grown weary of the hotbed of infection that is Tokyo, Akira makes the decision to head to his parents' home in Gunma. But to get there, he needs to get past his former boss!

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Mars People

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Ah the smell of a new thread.
Lovely.

That riske Chainsawman cover lol. Amazing.
 
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Big thanks as always to Phanphare and Freeza for helping with the images. Couldn't do it without them.

Also this is a rough month for my Jumps ending. Promised Neverland, Demon Slayer and Haikyu all end :(
 

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I have decided to come to the new thread. You cannot keep me locked in July where Todd MacFarlane haunts my every word.

Here is a list of people who suffered the most last month thanks to comics.
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thanks for the new thread, you beautiful people

tickled pink my quote made the thread title
 

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Messi is getting brave with OT cover selections. He's posting demon butts, BDSM moms and straight-up naked manga devils.
 
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I have decided to come to the new thread. You cannot keep me locked in July where Todd MacFarlane haunts my every word.

Here is a list of people who suffered the most last month thanks to comics.
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Wow is this this first month I've topped in quite some time? Maybe since my long running reign of terror on the old place?
 

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Holy shit this Richard Dragon story by Denny O'Neil might be the worst Kirby drawn comic I have read. I feel sorry for him having had to work on this nonsense.
 

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There's a ton of books I'm interested in this month. I really hope Batman '89 ends up being good because I love the Quinones art he's been showing. Also I had no idea we're getting a Life Story annual!

I was the first person to vote in that Ranma/Inuyasha poll. Inuyasha is okay I guess but it definitely can't hold a candle to Ranma.
 

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Just read the first issue of Jon Superman and man.... i'm really not feeling Taylor's recent output. What happened to him?
 

Porl

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I've loved everything he's done recently. Maybe he's just not for you anymore?
it's just these two recent series. I don't know, nobody behaves like they usually do. He writes a great Damian in his AU stories but here he's just really boring and lifeless. And the story is just not all that interesting.
 

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Snyder himself has said the pressure was just too much for him at times during the later half of his Batman. Id say everything up through Year Zero was great. Then once Batman loses his memory and Gordon takes over is pretty much hit or miss from what I remember. Still havent finished the last few arcs though lol.

His Justice League was much better imo. Probably my favorite JLA after Morrison and Waid's 90s stuff.
 

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I think Snyder peaked with Black Mirror which is unfortunate. I really liked Year Zero though which really surprised me. I love the purple bat gloves.
 
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Snyder trained Tynion. He just didn't realise he was training his replacement. Ruthless.
 
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