Start Here: Five New Comics for October 23rd
Oct 21, 2019
Looking for something new to start reading this week? Here are five new comics with fresh jumping on points you can read on new comics day. Just start here.
Every week, PREVIEWSworld collects five titles with new number ones or fresh story arcs perfect for readers looking to get into a new series. These new releases are available to purchase at your local comic shop and feature comics from any genre or publisher.
This week: Mary Jane strikes it big in her own ongoing series, an aspiring reporter reluctantly takes on the role of Monster Hunter Count Crowley, explore The Dead Sea in Ascender's new story arc, Steven Universe gets a new creative team, and a group of space-faring scientists discover a new way of finding funding in Money Shot!
These series are ready for new readers to enjoy - all you have to do is Start Here.
The Amazing Mary Jane #1 (AUG190933)
Writer Leah Williams and artist Carlos Gomez are putting the spotlight on the love of Peter Parker's life! But if Spider-history has taught us anything, such a position is rarely a good one and usually spells trouble!
In a story spinning from the pages of Amazing Spider-man #25, Mary Jane Watson just got her big shot - but at what cost? And can she really trust anyone as she pursues her Hollywood dreams?
Mary Jane is no stranger to drama, so you can be sure that The Amazing Mary Jane will be offering up action, glamor, grit, and even a little sass in this new ongoing series!
Count Crowley Reluctant Monster Hunter #1 (AUG190245)
Aspiring reporter Jerri Bartman is furious when she's demoted to hosting the nightly Creature Feature at her small-town TV station. But Jerri quickly learns that there is more to horror hosting than just introducing bad B-movies. Her first night in the costume of her missing predecessor, Count Crowley, finds her face to face with a living, breathing . . . werewolf. Or was she just that drunk? From the dynamic creative team of David Dastmalchian and Lukas Ketner comes the perfect comic for the Halloween season!
Ascender #6 (AUG190163)
The hit fantasy series from powerhouse creative team JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN continues with a new story arc, "The Dead Sea" part one of five!
After a bruising escape attempt, Andy finds himself in the clutches of the Militia, which means the murderous Mother can't be far behind. Meanwhile, Mila books passage on a ship piloted by none other than the irascible Captain Telsa!
Steven Universe Ongoing #33 (AUG191431)
Peridot introduces Pearl and Amethyst to her favorite show, but it doesn't go as expected when they disagree on key points. Will the Gems be able to overcome their differences and appreciate the show in their own ways? Featuring an all-new creative team with writer Taylor Robin, creator of Never Satisfied (Best New Webcomic of 2015 on Comics Alliance) and artist S. M. Mara (Steven Universe OGN Vol 5: Crystal Clean).
Money Shot #1 (AUG192340)
In the near future, space travel is ludicrously expensive and largely ignored. Enter Christine Ocampos, inventor of the Star Shot teleportation device. Her big idea: She'll travel to new worlds, engage-intimately-with local aliens, and film her exploits for a jaded earth populace trying to find something new on the internet. Now, Chris and her merry band of scientists turned pornstars explore the universe, each other, and the complexities of sex in Money Shot! A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind-and money.
