
This is one of the most edifying issues yet, managing to play to the conceit of the book from its start and also tell a heart-rending chapter on its own merits.
ISLEY JASPER SERIES
Why It’s Cool: The more this series comes into focus, the more I really really like it. What does the end of everything mean to the woman whose life and loves are seemingly eternal? And in this penultimate issue of the second arc, Joan comes face to face with a death that changes her forever. Love Everlasting #9 Writer: Tom King Artist: Elsa Charretier Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth Letterer: Clayton Cowles Publisher: Image Comics Joan is done running and must now confront who she is, what she is, what her world is. There’s definitely an event tie-in here, but it’s also a pretty great direct extension of the current book. Why It’s Cool: This was my favorite of the DC event comics this week, mostly because it builds right off of what is already a very excellent run in the current Poison Ivy comic. Now, Pammy, don’t frown, don’t fuss, and don’t fret-just because this wasn’t what you thought you wanted, that doesn’t mean it won’t fit you like a glove! Now have some pie, dear, don’t think too hard, and just smile.

Willow Wilson Pencils: Atagun Ilhan Inks: Mark Morales Colors: Arif Prianto Letters: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Publisher: DC Comics It’s another absolutely gorgeous and serene day in Pamela Isley’s lovely little new neighborhood! Everything and everyone here is wall-to-wall smiles! Nothing ever goes wrong, everyone is friends, and best of all, it’s made just for Ivy with lots and lots of love. I found myself totally immersed in this double-sized book, and anxious for the rest of this story - exactly what you want. Why It’s Cool: This is just such a well-done comic, from the writing to the glamorous pin-up quality art of our rascally main characters. Along the way they bond, confessing their secrets, and begin a romance in this lush, character-driven series that explores the early days of aviation and the evolving relationship and romance between two young pilots. Helen even becomes John’s wing-walker, climbing out on the wing of the plane mid-flight to perform death-defying acrobatics. They become a traveling act, flying from town to town, delighting folks with their antics. His world changes when he meets Helen, a young woman who shares his passion for aviation and adventure. At eighteen-years-old, he’s an adventurer who lives his life traveling from town to town in his plane, entertaining folks across the country, most of whom have never seen a car, let alone a plane. Pilot John Baron is back from the frontlines of the war, where he was injured. Anyway, I’ve done the thing and narrowed my recommendations, which you can find below with the other usual lists…enjoy! Top Comics to Buy for July 5īarnstormers #1 Writer: Scott Snyder Artist: Tula Lotay Colorist: Dee Cunniffe Letterer: Richard Starkings Publisher: Dark Horse Comics It’s 1918- the early days of the barnstorming era, when pilots competed with each other by performing deadlier and more wondrous feats, as we’ve never seen it before. This isn’t so surprising, those being the lifeblood of direct market sales and all, but it still felt like an especially heavy week for them, both in the indie space and the Big 2, where DC rolled out a half dozen event tie-in #1s. Ooh.With the Top Comics to Buy for July 5 list, there were quite a few new #1 issues to consider. Well, if you're dancin' on the dance floor You better do it right And if you wanna get what you came for You'd better do, do it right You've got the power When I look into your eyes The greatest fantasies start runnin' through my mind I'm in a world of ecstasy When you're spendin' time with me, tonight You are the Isley Jasper Isley - Givin' You Back the Love

Well, we saw it comin' just in time In our search for some peace of mind There was a chance, love was only a fantasy But the fates took us to parts unknown Lookin' for a Isley Jasper Isley - 8th Wonder of the World You're a once in a lifetime lady You know you bring out the man in me A once in a lifetime lady Won't you give all your love to me I'm gonna hold on to a good Isley Jasper Isley - A Once in a Lifetime Lady Isley Jasper Isley - For the Sake of Loveįor the sake of love, all is forgiven For the sake of love, I'll never be the same Oh, it's alright for you and I to start over For the sake of love, there'll be no more We're gonna stand up for the things that we believeĪnd I wanna be there if you're ever in needīrother, it's time to hold your head up high In a quest for freedom, they die in the streetsĪnd I know that one thing, one thing is clear Brother to brother, we're stickin' togetherīrother, so many have laid down their lives
