New comics are due to hit the shelves on Wednesday so here’s a look ahead at some of the books we’ll be picking up this week. To see what’s available at Paradox this week, click here.

Stewart R: Another week, and another Wednesday with no DC comics on my pull-list! Some out there may possibly be picking up Constantine #1, but I've never had any affinity for the character and it's testament of the swift decline of the publisher that I've no interest in checking out any of the #1s that they've recently released or have in the pipeline. When does the vote take place to officially decide that the New 52 has essentially been a failure?! Hmmm, perhaps 'failure' is a bit of a strong word; DC's inability to keep me reading their $2.99 books has meant that I've been able to pick up more Image titles so there's definitely some kind of 'win' for the industry as a whole in there somewhere. Six glorious Image books will be waiting for me this very Wednesday with one new addition amongst the ranks in the form of Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray #1. I liked the look of the art in Previews a few months ago and the characteristics of the five ghosts should hopefully ensure that this is a pulp adventure of the highest calibre. Comeback #5 marks the conclusion of this time travel thriller and while it's been an interesting ride - mixing elements of Looper and dare I say it, Timecop (meant as a compliment) - the last issue left me a touch confused as to where the whole thing has been heading. Perhaps I'll find the answers tomorrow! Saga #11 and Chew #32 are essential purchases as always, with Revival #8 and Storm Dogs #4 making up the exciting numbers. Marvel like to clump their books together occasionally and so we end up with Jonathan Hickman's double bill of Avengers #8 and New Avengers #4. I'll be interested to see if that's a planned move or just pure coincidence as he's a writer who does a fine job at providing delicious and intelligent links and reflections between his works.
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