Howdy, Wednesday Warriors! It’s that time of the week again; time to storm the gates and bring home a fresh stack of new comics. Before you head to the shop, arm yourself with a few recommendations, and for you big spenders out there, we also have a complete list of this week’s releases. It probably goes without saying, but you should really, really pick up DC Universe Rebirth #1, cause holy cow it’s crazy. Yeah, other comics came out, but Rebirth is something else entirely. If you’re a DC Comics fan, or just a superhero fan in general, then you have to read Rebirth.

DC UNIVERSE REBIRTH #1

DC Universe Rebirth #1 from DC Comics

Written By: Geoff Johns
Art By: Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, Ivan Reis, and more
Colors By: Brad Anderson, Jason Wright, Hi-Fi, and Gabe Eltaeb
Letters By: Nick J. Napolitano

Here it is, the beginning of a new era of DC Comics. These happen more and more these days, but this one feels different. Yes, like previous reboots/refreshs/resets, this one ties together story elements of DC Comics both past and present, weaving a a tangled tapestry of history and continuity. Yes, it’s got one of the craziest reveals to ever grace a superhero comic. That’s all true, but it’s more than that. Geoff Johns is pouring his heart out here, his love for the DC Universe is on full display. Same goes for Gary Frank, Ethan Van Sciver, and Ivan Reis, who all bring a sense of life and energy to the characters and their world. Time will tell if this big move pays off, but for now it’s hard to not be excited about the future of the DC Universe. The sky is the limit.

Captain America: Steve Rogers #1

Captain America: Steve Rogers #1 from Marvel Comics

Written By: Nick Spencer
Art By: Jesus Saiz
Colors By: Jesus Saiz
Letters By: VC’s Joe Caramagna

Cap is back, Jack! Look, we all new that Steve Rogers was going to come back as Captain America, that’s just the nature of superhero comics. We just didn’t know exactly what Rogers coming back would mean for the Marvel Universe and the mantle of Captain America. Now, we know it means big changes. Yeah, he’s got a new look and a new shield (seems wrong for Rogers to not have the original shield, but okay), but things start off as business as usual. In fact, the first half of this comic would have you believe things are back to normal, but the back half quickly proves that’s all an illusion. No spoilers here, but Captain America is not alone, in more ways than one. The last page alone is worth the price of admission, and it’s one that will leave long time Cap fans with their jaws on the floor. We’ll be back for issue two, that’s for sure. Plus, that Jesus Saiz can really draw. Holy cow, this is a pretty comic book.

DIVINITY II #2

Divinity II #2 from Valiant Comics

Written By: Matt Kindt
Art By: Trevor Hairsine and Ryan Winn
Colors By: David Baron
Letters By: Dave Lanphear

Divinity II is insanity. It’s a reality-shifting, time-jumping story that extends directly from the first Divinity and spins everything further than you thought it could go. Matt Kindt is writing a grand space opera here, a huge tale that is crushing the Valiant Universe under it’s thumb. We know the Stalinverse is coming, and this issue shows us how it is born. Trevor Hairsine’s fluid and graceful pencil work holds he issue together, jumping effortlessly from the center of the Earth to decades in the past. Divinity II #2 is the seed that just might destroy the Valiant Universe, but destruction never looked so good. Kindt and Hairsine are unstoppable, not that we’d want to stop them from making magic such as this.

BLOODSHOT REBORN #13

Bloodshot Reborn #13 from Valiant Comics

Written By: Jeff Lemire
Art By: Lewis Larosa and Stefano Gaudiano
Colors By: Brian Reber
Letters By: Dave Lanphear

Speaking of insanity, you guys are reading Bloodshot Reborn, right? This thing is madness in comic book form, a trip into the demented mind of a character who clearly has a very, very small grasp on reality. Jeff Lemire has breathed so much life into this character he has somehow turned Valiant’s most forgettable title into a must-read book. This issue sees the end of “The Analog Man” storyline, and I have to say I didn’t see the last few pages coming. Not by a mile. It’s good stuff, and Lemire delivers it with confidence and swagger. It certainly helps that he has the incredible artist Lewis Larosa delivering epic page after epic page. Larosa does truly amazing things in this comic and his work is elevated even more thanks to the silky-smooth color work provided by Brian Reber. Valiant fan or not, Bloodshot Reborn should be on your pull list.

Okay, that’s it for us this week. Check out the complete list below and let us know what your pull list looks like in the comments!

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THE COMPLETE LIST

(via PreviewsWorld.com)