Start Here: Five New Comics For May 17th

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 get ready for the return of Luke Cage in a new solo ongoing title, explore an alternate reality in Star Trek, don’t miss the biggest event in Archie history, 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.

Harley Quinn #20

It’s Harley Quinn versus Bat-Fan as “Future Kills” begins in Harley Quinn #20 (MAR170304). Readers have met Bat-Fan before; but what is her deal and why does she want to kill Harley so badly? Harley must battle this wild villain to save herself, but her death may save existence itself! Plus, the back-up story “Harley Loves Joker” finds the Joker, Harley, their entire goon squad, and a pack of very unruly hyenas stuck in a low-rent motel. How will Harley get out of this mess? 

Luke Cage #1

Luke Cage is looking for answers about his past, and he’s not taking no for an answer as Luke Cage #1 (MAR170990) and “Caged Vengeance” begin. Dr. Noah Burstein, the man responsible for Luke Cage’s indestructible skin has died and Luke heads down to New Orleans for the funeral. However when Luke arrives in The Big Easy he finds it more difficult than expected as mysterious billionaires, a woman with a secret, amped-up street gangs, and a shadowy figure leads Luke to believe there’s more to Dr. Burstein’s death then he knows. 

Grrl Scouts Magic Socks #1

Jim Mahfood’s unique indie stylings are back on comic shop shelves as Image Comics revives Grrl Scouts with the all new mini-series, Grrl Scouts Magic Socks #1 (MAR170683). Gwen, Daphne, and Rita return for a new pulse pounding thrill ride through Freak City as only Mahfood could create. The first issue is stuffed full of action packed adventures and awesome extras like bonus art, soundtrack, sketchbook, and behind the scenes craziness. Fans of Mahfood, Riot Girl, or just cool comics will not want to miss this return to form for a modern master of sequential art. 

Star Trek The Next Generation: Mirror Broken #1

Explore the Final Frontier as the Star Trek mini-series event of the year kicks off in IDW Publishing’s Star Trek The Next Generation: Mirror Broken #1 (MAR170494). This alternate reality TNG will have you questioning everything you know about the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise as Captain Picard leads a team to capture the Empire’s newest warship. Lies, deception, even murder – nothing will stand in the captain’s way to help restore the Empire to glory. This task won’t be an easy one, it’s a good thing that Captain Picard leads a loyal crew that will stop at nothing to ensure total victory.

Archie #20

The best-selling revamp of Archie Comics continues in an event that will change the lives of these beloved characters forever in Archie #20 (MAR171319) as “Over The Edge” begins! Mark Waid and Pete Woods are pitting eternal rivals Archie and Reggie against each other in a deadly thrill ride as the biggest comic event in Archie’s history sees the two racing down the Serpent’s Tail. This twisting road is a death trap, but Archie and Reggie are at a fever pitch that can only be sated with blood. But will both contenders live to see another day?

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.