So what have we learned? FCBD is this week, Saturday, the 2nd of May. ComixTribe have gone out of their way to give readers some great story content for free. This plus offerings from other companies should drive readers into their local comic shops. Now for the PSA portion of this review. Please be mindful that as much as this day is an opportunity to nab some free books, don't forget to purchase some items from the store or stores you visit. As much of a celebration of comics FCBD is, it is also to help keep these shops up and running too! Have a great FCBD!

Exit Generation #1 is the best kind of first issue a reader could hope for, as it is quick to establish setting, plot and character in balance. Too often one is favored over the other in hopes to get the story started and often results in an uneven book, where either the characters are fully realized and the concept isn't, or vice versa. Read and Oliveira have an uphill battle to fight to continue this level of storytelling over the next three issues of this mini, but after this first installment, I'm in for the ride.

This book can be looked at as a creative team success story. It should be. Fraction and Aja not only gave readers a great book about Hawkeye, but stuck the landing in their finale, which does not happen all the time. When I see their names on a freshly pressed copy of D Man number 1, I'm getting in on the ground floor again.

Tom Ward and Luke Parker have in four issues created a world richer and more interesting than many books can attain in years, if ever. Ward mixes the real, surreal and downright weird perfectly, without any visible seams. Parker's art is reminiscent of Mike Mignola's and he would fit in filling in on any of the Mignolaverse books easily. Parker's coloring, particularly his use of oranges and blues gives this book its ownvisual identity. These guys are on their way to bigger things, so get in on the ground floor with Merrick, it is a truly unique read in today's glut of boring superhero books.

If you have enjoyed ComixTribe titles in the past, picking up The Loveliest Nightmare is a no brainer. Dialogue and art are on point, and the story of a fallen cop's rise from tragedy and the whirlwind she finds herself in is top-notch storytelling. Every time I crack open a new series from the Tribe, I have that momentary trepidation that they are finally going to let me down. I guess I can carry on that fear until their next title, because this series is amongst the best they have put out.

The only way I can summarize this issue, and series in total is that I am going to miss putting this book at the top of my to read list every 4 or so Wednesdays. Hopefully DC decides to begin publishing a new ST series sooner than later. My only fear is for the creators who tread in the wake of Soule and Saiz. Good luck to whomever decides to pick up where this left off.

Archie Vs. Predator may sound like a concept for a comic crossover that couldn't, or even shouldn't work. The key here is the creators treat both properties with respect, while retaining the teen humor Archie brings, and the unrestricted violence found in Predator stories. This story works very well, and each issue has introduced new elements to keep the reader invested. At this rate, we should see Predator's old friend Alien in Riverdale before long, and I'll gladly read that book too!

Bloodshot Reborn #1 was the first Valiant title I read, but it won't be the last. First issues, whether they are new concepts or old need to draw a reader into issue 2. Lemire and Suayan weaved an interesting enough story forfirst time readersandexisting fans of this character to at least pick up the next issue to see where this is going. Good start overall.

So, as we started, I cannot tell you how the die-hard Fate fans are going to take this new version. As a novice, I found it to be a complete first issue, in that it sets up situation and character very well, leading the reader to wanting the next installment, to learn more. Post Convergence, DC has retooledtheir line, with some books staying close to their previous incarnations, and some not. Doctor Fate is a book that lends itself to trying something different, as the character is known to change frequently. Levitz and Liew have done something different, and I urge you to check it out.

Palahniuk succeeds in this first issue of pulling the reader back into Sebastian's world and making us interested. Particularly by seeing these characters ten years on, still relatively unchanged, despite all of the awakenings in the original story. Cameron Stewart's art is the perfect complement, and he riddles his panel work with images of pills and roses at different points of the book, going as far as covering actual scenes and dialogue. This effect works well, especially considering the unbalanced mental state of the main character, and the sense of chaos that Fight Club is synonymous with. Even if you are the most die-hard anti sequel person out there, give this team a shot, they may or may not stick the landing, but the first few steps are certainly on track.

Find is important in one other sense. This is a book that adults can enjoy, but should be given to younger readers. It's funny that in a medium initially aimed at children, so many comics are inaccessible to younger readers, whether it be through content or other reasons. Find is a ready made adventure that will satisfy any kid who still has that spark of wonder we were all born with. Not to mention the adult who has kept a bit of the magic alive as well.

Kirkman and Ottley continue to nail this book in every aspect, every issue. Invincible remains one of the few books I read that never lets me down, and even in quieter issues like this, support and advance the story. If you are ever looking for a truly satisfying superhero tale that is completely insular and needs no crossover books to read, start with issue 1 of Invincible. It harkens back to the earliest days of Marvel, and benefits from one constant writer for over 100 issues. Start here to learn more.

Even if you've been burned by comic adaptations of your favorite properties before, give this a try. The first two issues told the pre Fury Road histories of villain Immortan Joe and Imperator Furiosa, Charlize Theron's breakout character from the newest film. With more sequels currently in development, hopefully Miller will take the time to put out some more stories in comic form, further enriching the Mad Max experience, and continuing to breathe new life into a nearly 40-year-old series.

After reading Masks 2 #1,I will continue on with this series, but more importantly,it made mewant to seek out more of the material, old and new of these characters. If a comic is judged on its ability to get someone to read the next issue, then this book greatlyexceeded expectations.

If you're looking for a comic that provides you with a unique story, I recommend Merrick heartily. Ward and Parker managed to create a book based on an odd figure in human history, and give it an even odder fictional twist. Also remember to check out Kickstarter, you may find the next unpublished gem that you can help get out into the world.

Even in today's age of celebrity chefs and endless amounts of food porn being delivered on multiple cooking channels, I really couldn't picture a story about a chef and his personal journey engaging me, but it certainly did. What will come of this tale in the future is up in the air, but this first issue does a great job of cementing the reader's interest and curiosity. Brian Wood again proves his ability to turn the unusual into gripping stories, and Image may just have their next hit on their hands. I'll only be starving until issue two comes out.

In the end, a solid issue was put forth by this creative team, and despite my discomfort with DC and the overall direction they have been moving their stories in, I was intrigued enough to want to read the next installment of this series. It may not be my Midnighter, but it will do in a pinch.

Stacey Lee's art is rendered in a nice, big eyed cartoon style, and it fits the bill for this book well, The Spider books generally are not of the darker variety, so a softer art style works well here, where it may not work on a title like The Punisher. Writer Robbie Thompson is a veteran screenwriter for the CW show Supernatural, and shows a natural sense of storytelling rhythm in his use of flashbacks framed by the current events. The tone emulates Dan Slott's work on the main Spidey title well enough that it fits easily in with that book without feeling unoriginal. The best compliment I can give Silk #1 is that it left me wanting to read #2.

I enjoyed this first issue of The Hangman well enough to certainly check out the next. The concept of keeping our title character a total mystery through the entire book was not new or unique, but executed excellently. Will the true hardcore fans of this character feel the same is a question for a different reader. For now, I'm in for the ride, to see where this story is heading.

In all honesty, I thought this issue was good, not great by any means. What I did find great was in the research to do this review. The Sonic family of titles are full of their own history, many diverse characters and a ton of story arcs. I could easily recommend this line to anyone looking for a step between easy reading kid's comics and the long standing superhero universes. Any parents looking for a solid book to get their young readers into, could do much worse than picking some of these up. Take a trip down to your local comic shops with your kids and listen for the sound of a super speed rodent spinning, great adventure awaits.

In the mood for a new superhero tale not muddied by decades of continuity and crossovers and 100 page special issues? Looking for a fun read that will satisfy that itch for quality entertainment? Pick upa copy of Epic, it's only three issues in. See if ComixTribe can continue to ride the streak of good product. They are on an early Pixar like tear currently, with no Cars 2 on the horizon either.

Call me jaded, but a weekly mini series at $3.99 has to offer more than this book does. I would have happily read this as a story arc of the main Cap series, even if it was a bit boring. To release a months old Internet story in print reeks of a cash grab. I would be mad at Marvel, if I wasn't already mad at the completionist in me for buying it.

The good news is, Patrick Olliffe's art is a slightly redeeming factor. Clean lines, good detail and nice attention to filling out backgrounds in panel. The action scenes are easy to follow, and full of energy. Unfortunately, this is not enough to make me want to read the next issue or recommend this book to anyone else. The added bonus of Adam Hughes drawing the covers in his typical bombshell glory is also another layer of great, but just not enough. Closing out, I can only hope that Dark Horse is more discerning in what properties they adapt in the future. Nineteen years after the car crash of a film, this issue proves that Barb Wire is a character that should stay in the drawer a while longer.