Start Here: Five New Comics For April 12th

by Andrea Purcell

If you’re looking for a fresh new series or a jumping-on point to an ongoing comic, you can Start Here. This week reach out and touch faith in Godshaper, boldly go with Star Trek, take back the streets of Harlem with Black Panther and the Crew, and more!

Every week we’ll collect five titles with new number ones or fresh story arcs perfect for readers looking to jump into new series. These new releases are available at your local comic shop and feature comics from any genre or publisher.

Don’t hesitate, these series are ready for new readers to enjoy - all you have to do is Start Here.

Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #18

Robert Venditti is taking Hal Jordan to the brink as “The Prism of Time” begins in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #18 (FEB170215). Hal and the other Green Lanterns managed to do the impossible and united with the Sinestro Corps, their once mortal enemies to destroy a threat from the future that threatens to rip the universe apart. Will the Green Lantern Corps be able to survive this coming storm or will their alliance rip itself apart from within? Only one thing is sure – there will be no peace this time. 

Black Panther and the Crew #1

A new crew is taking back the streets of Harlem as Black Panther, Storm, Luke Cage, Misty Knight, and Manifold band together in Marvel’s newest series, Black Panther and the Crew #1 (FEB170762). Co-written by the award winning Ta-Nehisi Coates — who also writes the current ongoing Black Panther series — and Yona Harvey, this new Black Panther series takes T’Challa out of Wakanda and drops him in the urban jungle. It’s up to Panther and his crew to investigate the death of a Harlem activist that hides much more than it seems. Fear, hate, and violence await, but this crew won’t be stopped! Find out more about this new series in the PREVIEWSworld interview with co-writer Yona Harvey.

Seven to Eternity #5

Return to the kingdom of Zhal as the new story arc of Rick Remender and Jerome Opena’s critically acclaimed Image series continues in Seven to Eternity #5 (FEB170623). Adam Osidis and the Mosak have come to an impasse as the choices they now make will impact the fate of Zhal and its inhabitants for the rest of time. Will this dying knight of a disgraced house err on the side of right, or is it too late for Osidis to be redeemed? The God of Whispers demands tribute and time is running out for Adam and for Zhal.

Star Trek Boldly Go #7

IDW Publishing’s hit series Star Trek Boldly Go is back as Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise crew must deal with the aftermath of an attack by the Borg. Star Trek Boldly Go #7 (FEB170348) begins an all new story arc with “Murder at Babel” as the fragile peace between the Federation and the Romulans in the wake of the Borg attack is threatened by the death of a key diplomat. As a Starfleet cadet emerges as the prime suspect will the Romulans turn their back on their Federation allies? Guest starring Jaylah from Star Trek: Beyond and featuring the cast from the hit Starfleet Academy series, fans won’t want to miss this story!

Godshaper #1

In a world where technology no longer exists and humans are accompanied by their own personal gods one man stands alone in the world. Eisner Award winning writer Simon Spurrier and breakout artist Jonas Goonface join forces to bring a new series to BOOM! Studios with Godshaper #1 (FEB171285). Equal parts Delta Blues and sci-fi magic, Godshaper will have you yearning to learn more about the complex world of gods and humans, and of Ennay - a man without a god and an outcast of society. As a human without a god, Ennay has the unique ability to reshape the gods of others but with the help of Bud, a god without a human, they just might be able to survive together. Learn more about the world of Godshaper in the PREVIEWSworld interview with writer Simon Spurrier.

Find more of this week's new releases here!

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Andrea Purcell is a Web Content Writer for PREVIEWSworld.com and a part-time assistant to busy comic creators. Her favorite past times are singing karaoke at comic conventions and memorizing obscure trivia about random pop culture.