On the Horizon: September Previews

Another week commences! Thankfully too, because its the last that'll go without a Conquest release for quite some time. I'm legitimately excited for that series to get underway. I'm even more excited for Mouse Guard Winter 1152, but we've covered that repeatedly already. Here are some other titles I'm anticipating from the July-for-September edition of Previews.

Primordia #1 of 3
John R. Fultz
Archaia Studio Press
At this point I'm prepared to invest a glance at any title this studio puts out. This one is a fantasy epic that looks to pit the dark and light elements of the universe against each other with rival brothers in the lead. Whatever. With Archaia's track record and at only 3 issues long, this looks like more than a safe gamble.



Parade (with fireworks) #1 of 2
Michael Cavallaro
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The 4 panel-preview for this one was enough to get me interested in a title that, based solely on the cover, I otherwise would have probably skipped. Cavallaro does everything here, and his art is clean and rich. The narrative seems introspective without being long winded, and the focus on both family and politics makes for an exciting adventure.


The Escapists Hardcover
Brian K. Vaughan
Dark Horse
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon was/is one of my favorite novels. I've read it several times and find something new and elegant to appreciate about it on each occassion. Vaughan's comic pays appropriate homage to such a good book, and a beautiful hardcover is the perfect format for this title!


Cairo Hardcover
G. Willow Wilson
Vertigo
Highly acclaimed debut series from Wilson about the lives of five people in Cairo, and how their lives are connected. I haven't actually read any of this one, but it comes hugely recommended and sounds like the type of intelligent ride I'm in the mood for. If I have the funds, I'll be getting this.



Shortcomings Hardcover
Adrian Tomine
Here's the one I know least about, and am unfamiliar with the author, but this tale of modern living sounds like one I might be able to connect with. The net is buzzing about it too, so it may well be worth a look. In addition, portions of this were included in McSweeney's which is reason enough to investigate anything.




The Mice Templar #1
Michael Avon Oeming
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Already mentioned this one before but wanted to make sure to hit on it again since issue #1 needs to be ordered here relatively quick. Get in on this one from the start!