So, finally found some time:
- the first ever stories (the three-part "Secret of the Swordfish") introduce the characters, but overall say little about their past.
- the two-part "Sarcophagi of the Sixth Continent" has major flashbacks from Mortimer's past in India (IIRC a large part of the first album is taken up by this)
- and: "The Oath of the Five Lords" is supposed to deal with Blake's past (though I haven't read this volume yet)
Comic, toys and all around geek things from older geeks perspective: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX...zQaKJKBaqzuNdg
From the Image solicitations:
ALEX + ADA: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION DELUXE EDITION HC
STORY: JONATHAN LUNA & SARAH VAUGHN
ART / COVER: JONATHAN LUNA
NOVEMBER 16 / 376 PAGES / FC / T+ / $49.99
ADVANCE SOLICIT
From JONATHAN LUNA (THE SWORD, GIRLS, Spider-Woman: Origin) and SARAH VAUGHN (Sparkshooter, Ruined) comes ALEX + ADA, a sci-fi drama set in the near future. The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids, but after Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just a robot and takes a huge risk to unlock Ada so she can think for herself and explore life as a sentient android. Can they survive the consequences?
This oversized hardcover collects issues #1-15.
PLUTONA HC
STORY: JEFF LEMIRE & EMI LENOX
ART / COVER: EMI LENOX
OCTOBER 5 / 144 PAGES / FC / T+ / $39.99
Five kids discover the body of the world's greatest super hero, Plutona, in the woods after school one day. This discovery sends them on a dark journey that will threaten to tear apart their friendship and their lives. Collects PLUTONA #1-5 in a limited hardcover format edition.
Collects PLUTONA #1-5
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Pull List: The Black Hammer, Bitch Planet, Copperhead, Hellboy/BPRD, Monstress, Ms. Marvel, Southern Cross
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I'm a fan from Lemire's work, but i don't think Plutona is among his best work... there are better titles coverting the same ground. Descender deserves more a cool HC!
Thanks all for the input.
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Not sure if it was mentioned before, but amazon has bloodshot reborn listed. Not a surprise in any way that it was getting deluxed. No info on the solicitation about issues and whatnot.