I am veering a little bit with my comic pick of the week this week by naming Diamond Previews as the comic book (as in book about comics) you need to pick up this week. Diamond Previews #298 (and the free issue of Marvel Previews which will come with it) covers September and the comics which will comprise the September War! This is the more important issue of Diamond Previews this year.
Forever Evil
Automatic Add-On
It should be understood that Marvel Previews is automatically part of this Pick of the Week article since you get a copy of Marvel Previews free when you purchase Diamond Previews.
The Two Covers
As you probably know, there are two covers for Diamond Previews #298. One highlights The Star Wars #1 which will be the first issue in a miniseries using George Lucus’ original plans for the movie series. The other cover highlights DC Comics Forever Evil and Villain Month.
Why You Should Read Diamond Previews #298?
I have always been a supporter of reading Diamond Previews, but especially this particular issue since it covers the events of the September War.
- From DC Comics, you will see all of the covers for the special .1 issues. You will also get a quick blurb about each issue to help you decide which ones you will be reading in September. The variant covers for Forever Evil have not been finalized as of printing, but at least you can gain an understanding of the universe-changing miniseries.
- Marvel uses its Previews to officially introduce the world to X-Men Battle of the Atom. Three generations of X-Men will battle in an attempt to set the team’s storyline and history straight. It is being labeled as the biggest X-Men crossover of all time. This is a huge hit against DC Comics Villain Month and should excite many of the team’s fans.
- Dark Horse uses Diamond Previews #298 to officially introduce The Star Wars. This series will revolve around ol’ George’s original vision for the movie series. I have a feeling that this comic series is going to have the world talking during the September War.
- IDW Publishing highlights the release of the Powerpuff Girls which it hopes will make an impact on the market like My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. Danger Girl fans will also be interested to read about Danger Girl: The Chase #1.
- Image Comics uses part of its space to discuss Sex Criminals #1 by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky. Rat Queens #1 is also on its way, but I am going to discuss a little more about that in the upcoming weeks.
- Afterlife with Archie? I have not read an Archie comic in probably 25 years, but I might find that I have to pick up the new “Archie with Zombies” style comic coming our from Archie Comics. Even though the first issue is not coming out until October, Diamond Previews #298 gives a shout to it and an interesting splash.
- Boom! Studios makes sure you know that Sons of Anarchy is being added to its portfolio. Any comic which can draw in fans from outside the comic book community has the support of this website.
- Kings Watch is a crossover using some of the top characters from Dynamite and might bring some more interest to the company’s major titles. The crossover miniseries is discussed in Diamond Previews #298.
- There are other premiere issues coming out from various companies which were not discussed here. There are also offerings from companies which are not mentioned here as well.
The September War is so important to the comic book publishers because they know if they do not do something big, the comic book community will only be talking about two things in October – The Walking Dead and Detroit Fanfare Comic Con!
