Assemble, 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. This go around features an awesome new Wonder Woman series, the end of Cry Havoc’s first arc, and some time well spent with the King of Monsters. Dig in.

WONDER WOMAN #1

Wonder Woman #1 from DC Comics

Written By: Greg Rucka
Art By: Liam Sharp
Colors By: Laura Martin
Letters By: Jodi Wynne

The future of Wonder Woman is looking bright. Greg Rucka and Liam Sharp are producing a slick and engaging take on the character that’s just the right amount of mythology and superhero badassery. There’s an almost meta commentary in this issue, like Rucka is addressing Wonder Woman’s ever changing origin and place in the DC Universe. If you’ve never read an issue of Wonder Woman, jump on in here, because Rucka and Sharp spend more time looking forward than they do back. Most importantly, really, is how damn good this comic looks. Liam Sharp’s lines coupled with Laura Martin’s colors create a look that is so lush and detailed. Wonder Woman looks unbelievably powerful; she’s broad, strong, and commanding. There’s not a line out of place, not a panel that isn’t drawn to perfection. Wonder Woman #1 is simply stunning.

USAGI YOJIMBO #155

Usagi Yojimbo #155 from Dark Horse Comics

Written By: Stan Sakai
Art By: Stan Sakai

Good ol’ reliable Usagi Yojimbo. When the world is a dark and frightening place, you offer a comforting, warm glow of awesome comic booking that never disappoints. Stan Sakai’s cartooning is as sharp as ever and his storytelling is unparalleled. This issue sees our favorite bunny ronin getting caught up in a murder mystery. There’s a severed head, a chopped up body, a cursed painting of Hell, and one very rude guard who Usagi almost has to put the hurt on. Like most of the Usagi Yojimbo epic, this comic is completely new reader-friendly. We can only hope that Sakai is immortal and will never stop making Usagi Yojimbo. That’s not too much to ask for, right?

 

CRY HAVOC #6

Cry Havoc #6 from Image Comics

Written By: Simon Spurrier
Art By: Ryan Kelly with Barbara Guttman and Miguel Montenegro
Colors By: Nick Filardi, Lee Loughridge, and Matt Wilson
Letters By: Simon Bowland

There are lots of twists and turns in this issue of Cry Havoc, which is both a beginning and an end. Everything comes together in a perfect, and horrific, merger of military and myth. There’s moments of extreme and monstrous gore, genuine thrills, and one big reveal that is guaranteed to catch you off guard. Simon Spurrier and Ryan Kelly have created one of the most exciting and unique new comics to grace the shelves in quite some time; considering just how much awesome stuff Image Comics is putting out, this is no small feat. Kelly once again proves he’s a force to be reckoned with, drawing the hell out of every page. The art of Cry Havoc is the real star of the book, and Kelly is the belle of the ball. Come for the werewolves, stay for the art of Ryan Kelly. It certainly doesn’t hurt that he’s colored by superstars like Nick Filardi, Lee Loughridge, and Matt Wilson. It’s almost criminal how much awesomeness is crammed into this comic.

GODZILLA: OBLIVION #4

Godzilla: Oblivion #4 from IDW Publishing

Written By: Josh Fialkov
Art By: Brian Churilla
Colors By: Jay Fotos
Letters By: Chris Mowry

First of all, is there an Eisner for “Most Awesome Covers Per Issue”? ‘Cause there should be, and it should be awarded to Godzilla: Oblivion. Every cover this series has done so far is freaking work of art that belongs in a museum. Holy cats, gorgeous stuff by amazing artist like James Stokoe, Michael Walsh, Jeff Zornow, and series artist Brian Churilla. In between the covers, the book is pretty great, too. This story of twin Earths and rampaging monsters keeps getting bigger and bigger. The last few pages of this issue are pure insanity and the sort of stuff Godzilla fans eat up. Josh Fialkov writes a mighty fine Godzilla story and Brian Churilla draws monsters better than anybody. Godzilla: Oblivion, we salute you and your dedication to destruction!

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THE COMPLETE LIST

(via PreviewsWorld.com)