The Longbox Short-List - Week of November 15, 2017

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Submitted by Mike 'Ace' Maillaro on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 12:48

Welcome back to Critical Blast’s weekly look at what new comics you should check out each week. Just a warning, I make these picks pretty much a week BEFORE I actually get to read any of these comics, so if something is a stinker, I take no blame on that. Let's get to it!

Comics shipping this week

PUNISHER #218 – I really loved the last PUNISHER run by Becky Cloonan. Not all that sold on Frank Castle as War Machine, but I will give this series a shot anyway.

BATMAN #35 –Batman and Catwoman face off with Talia to try and clear Selina’s name. I usually like Tom King’s work a lot, but his BATMAN has been a little hit or miss for me. This arc has been his best yet.

BATMAN WHO LAUGHS #1 – How did we get a crazy Batman/Joker hybrid in the Dark Multiverse? This issue sheds some light on the most disturbing Batman we’ve seen. I’ve really enjoyed the Dark Batman One-shots. They have been my favorite part of Metal, and they have all been building to this one.
BLOODSHOT SALVATION #3 – Bloodshot has always been one of my favorite Valiant series. SALVATION has been a bit of a slow burn the first two issues, but it is still one hell of a good read. Real curious how all the pieces come together on this one.
BRILLIANT TRASH #1 - Honestly, I am not sure what this one is about, but Aftershock has a pretty close to flawless track record with me, so I add all their books sight unseen.