Sometimes I remember to mention Previews.

There were a number of things that I wanted to comment about from this month's Previews. I always flip through it, but I usually don't say anything. Here are some things of note in my opinion:

Sinfest: Viva La Resistance - I was attracted by the cover for this, and since it is a webcomic collection I looked it up and read a good number of strips. It is adorable and funny. If you haven't read it, here's the site . Tatsuya Ishida is the writer/artist. The art and the humor are both great. It seems to have a lot of varied characters and situations, and is better than almost everything currently on a printed comics page these days. (p45)

Axe Cop Volume 1 - I probably don't need to explain anything at all about this one to anyone, but I will probably pick this 120 page trade up at some point, if not immediately. (p44)

Batman Inc. - I think I will put this on my pull list. I hate 4 dollar comics on principle, but I'm no square, right? The idea is multiple batmen and bat-friends. That merits at least picking up a few issues in my opinion. (p62)

Batwoman #0 - I have hopefully impressed upon my LCS that I want anything Batwoman related. Art by J.H. Williams III and Amy Reeder is really all the incentive I need to want it. Hopefully it will maintain the pretty great setup and character that have already been established for this character. (p64)

Adventures Into Mindless Self Indulgence One Shot - MSI is a band. I have only ever heard their song Stupid MF, and I have only really thought about them in relation to their Limber and awesome bassist Lyn-Z . Cool women with guitars are always awesome, and bassists specifically are a sort of thing for me, but none of that is why I am going to have this ordered for me. The art and cover are done by Jess Fink! Her art and humor are both pretty great. Check out her site and blog and comics, etc Definitely check out her blog for the best comic ever to feature both Scott Pilgrim references and cartoon cat buttholes. (p176)

Battle Chasers - I am not making any sort of forecast on this, or any recommendation, etc. It may be the greatest thing, or it may not. The cover art looks decent, but I have not read or even heard of this title. It was apparently a 10 issue series. This preview is for a 100 dollar edition of the 10 issues. I don't have an issue with any of that. The solicitation refers to it as one of the most beloved comic book series of all time. that's all, for a comic I have not heard of or seen or read anything about ever, I am skeptical of that claim without some sort of qualifier. (p177)

Atomic Robo and the Deadly Art of Science #1 (Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener) I cannot recommend Atomic Robo enough. I am always excited to see more Atomic Robo, and always thrilled to get my hands on the next issue when it comes out. If they have established anything with regard to Atomic Robo, it is that you can expect quality from them, as well as variety. I have not ever been anything less than delighted by anything related to This character. Plus Robo in prohibition era Chicago!!?? (p301)

The Tick New Series #7 - Speaking of never being disappointed... Benito Cereno and Les McClaine have out done themselves each issue on this excellent series, providing their own voice, while staying perfectly true to the characters and tone and humor that people should expect from The Tick. Can you believe we are already that close to another Christmas with The Tick? Excellent stuff. Give this series a chance if you have any sense of humor at all. (p291)

Plenty of other decent stuff in previews this month, but as I said, those were the things that leapt out at me.

Previews - Items of note!

A few things that you may not want to miss from this month's previews:

Festering Romance - Renee Lott (Oni Press p275) - I met Renee Lott at SPX last year, and picked up the 14 page preview of this Comedy/Romance/Paranormal edged comic. It gets a nice full page to itself this month. Check out her blog for some cool art and preview images, including pencils and inks comparisons (er... pencilled pages, as well as the inked versions of the same pages so you can see the progression). I really enjoyed the preview, enjoyed meeting Renee and now I have enjoyed looking at the listing in previews. Support new talent!

Marvel Divas #1 - This should be worth picking up for the Tonci Zonjic Interior art at the very least. The premise suggests a series that could be great. It's at least worth checking out the first issue... right? so you may want to lock it in now. Black Cat, Hellcat, Firestar and Monica Rambeau are featured in this series... It promises Romance, Action, and ex-boyfriends... a promise only ever made by one series I know of... a little book called... Scott Pilgrim!!! ok.. I am not really drawing a connection between the two, but ignore the cover art and give it a try.

Kid Colt #1 - If you like westerns, this is a pretty decent one. 21 pages or so have been put on Marvel Digital Comics as an exclusive, so I assume that is what you will get in this first print issue. It is written by Tom DeFalco with art by Rick Burchett, and come on... It's Kid Colt...

If you haven't been reading it as it is coming out, I also recommend the TP for Dr. Doom and the Masters of Evil. It's pretty funny stuff.

North 40 #1 - Aaron Williams with art by Fiona Staples(Wildstorm p105) - 6 issue mini with a cool premise as if art by Fiona Staples wasn't reason enough to give it a look.

Wednesday comics #1-4(DC p68) - Yes, it's 4 bucks for 16 pages, but it is 16 14x20" pages. A pile of big name talent is on this, and the features include Batman, Hawkman, Kamandi, Adam Strange, Flash, Deadman and more! it's weekly for 12 weeks. I say it's worth picking up an issue or two at least. Looks great to me.