My recommendation is IDW's TMNT series.


This is a re-imagining of the origins of the Turtles universe. This new series incorporates characters from the whole franchise(sorry no Venus de Milo here).

The big difference being the Turtles and Master Splinter along with Shredder are reincarnated from the feudal era of Japan. That story is told in the great mini Secret History of The FootClan.

Comixology is currently running a sale on all ten volumes that are available to buy for half off, it breaks down to $0.97 per issue. The sale ends on the 27th. The first volume can be bought for $3, so check the series out!!
https://www.comixology.com/Discover...ef=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC90YWJsZXQvc21hbGxDYXJvdXNlbA

 

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The collected edition of The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage by Sydney Padua (website, amazon) came out earlier this week and is really excellent. Originally a webcomic, Lovelace & Babbage basically takes Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace and sets them in a world where (a) the Analytical Engine was actually built and (b) where they use it to fight "crime." Usually that means street musicians.

It's an incredibly well-researched look into 19th century mathematics and engineering with more footnotes than actual comic — though I would argue the snarktastic footnotes and endnotes are the real meat of the book. All of the content is informative and entertaining. Here's a sample of what a page inside the book looks like:

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It's laugh-out-loud funny several times throughout and I would recommend it to pretty much anyone. While you could read most of the work in the link I provided above, there's definitely about a third of the published book that, as far as I can tell, isn't available anywhere else.

 

I've read a few new comics this week, all of which I think might be of interest.

Five Ghosts: The Haunting of Fabian Gray.
After a tragic encounter with an artefact known as 'The Dreamstone', infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts - The Archer, The Wizard, The Detective, The Samurai and the Vampire - and has been granted access to their unique abilities.

Basically a classic matinee style romp. Badass hero, magical artefacts, ancient conspiracies and mystical kingdoms. As of vol.1, it's not the most distinctive story, key concept aside, but it's great fun.

Rat Queens vol.1: Sass and Sorcery
They're a pack of booze guzzling, death dealing battle maidens-for-hire an they're in the business of killing all the gods' creatures for profit. Meet Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief.

It's a fantasy comic, heavily inspired by RPG's, filled with bright, glorious art and a bunch of snarky badass women going off on quests - albeit quests done in lieu of legal repercussions for their drinking and brawling. Great fun, and very funny in between the badassery.

The Wicked + the Divine: The Faust Act
Every ninety years, twelve gods incarnate as humans. They are loved. They are hated. In two years they are dead. Welcome to 'The Wicked + the Divine', where gods are the ultimate pop stars. But remember: just because you're immortal, doesn't mean you're going to live forever.

Another high concept book, from Kieron Gillen and Jamie McKelvie, the writer and artist of the equally brilliant 'Phonogram' and 'Young Avengers'. Twelve gods from various different religions incarnate, become the ultimate celebrities, and then die. Volume one follows an uber-fan trying to work out whether one of them actually is guilty of murder, or if there's another god hidden out there framing them for it.

 

Anyone is reading Fight Club 2? I'm a little conflicted about some concepts introduced in the sixth issue, which may or may not be just another lie, but overall it's pretty good continuation of the book. It has everything the original had, but with Tyler's plans upped to eleven. And the scenes of black humor are as outrageous as ever ("Don't forget my AK-47').

 

Did anyone catch the latest Archie reboot? It's drawn by the same artist who did Saga, and the whole series went through a modern reboot. It's pretty great, all things considered. It doesn't try too hard after years of failed concepts, and returns to its high-school contained roots.

 

Girl Genius is a great steampunk graphic novel. You can read it free here:
http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20021104#.VnMygr_LJV8

 

So, I recently rewatched the 2012 Dredd (god I love it), and I'm feeling like delving into the comics.

Anyone here familiar with the works and have recs of where to start/what to avoid/what to prioritize?

 

I'm going to recommend a new series. Written by a new comic book company in my country (Nigeria). I read it with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised by the quality so much I had to drop a recommendation. It is just 3 issues so far but so far it is very promising.

Titled Avonome, it follows the titular character who has no knowledge of her past and has the ability to see spirits. It can be found free here.