Planet Comics #1 is arguably the first science fiction comic ever published. Ernie Gerber considered this cover worthy enough to include on the cover of his Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books.
Portland-based Relium Media's first publishing effort features an intriguing premise and cast of characters.
Elephantmen is a great science fiction story set in a distopian future. The story highlights the humanity of the protagonist despite his hulking frame. In many ways this is a classic monster story where the monster is more human than the human society he is contrasted with. But most importantly the little girl talking with the elephantman about picking noses is awesome.
If you like tales of heros set in a medieval world of mystery and wonder you will love Mouse Guard. The courage of the heroes of the story, the Mouse Guard, will move and delight readers of all ages. This series won an Eisner Award for good reason. This is a great read.
Dracula: the Company of Monsters brings something new to the story of Vlad Tepes and energizes the nearly played out vampire subgenre.
Pep Comics #1 is yet another great example of that Golden Age comics staple the classic Robot Cover. There's some great superhero action in the early issues of this whole series so let's forget for a little while that this is also the title that launched Archie.
