Start Here: Five New Comics For March 8th

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 Power Man and Iron Fist battle magic on the streets of Harlem, Nancy Drew fights to find a killer, 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.

Flash #18

Joshua Williamson’s critically acclaimed run on The Flash continues with the start of “Sins of the Fathers” in Flash #18 (JAN170261). Barry has taken Wally West under his wing as Kid Flash, but Wally must still come to terms with the revelation that his father is the long-lost villain known as Reverse-Flash. On a quest to find out the truth behind his father’s history, Wally and Barry must retrace the steps of one of the greatest supervillains Flash has ever faced. But their mission will take a treacherous turn as they end up in in the most dangerous place for a superhero – Belle Reve Prison. 

Power Man and Iron Fist #14

Luke and Danny return in the next chapter as the Heroes for Hire take on “Street Magic” in Power Man and Iron Fist #14 (JAN171019). The battle for Harlem continues and Luke Cage and Danny Rand are stuck in the middle of it. This time the duo must take on a foe like none they’ve dealt with before, and this time they’re in over their heads! These two powerhouses have a weak spot and it’s getting exposed as they try to take on magic in the streets of Harlem. 

Hellboy and BPRD 1954: Ghost Moon #1

Mike Mignola’s creation returns in an all new mini-series from Dark Horse as the team travels to Asia in Hellboy and BPRD 1954: Ghost Moon #1 (JAN170099). A heavily researched look at the early British spy network in Hong Kong and China with supernatural adventure tied in, Mignola’s fans will be chomping at the bit for this imaginative take on Hellboy and the crew. Brought to Hong Kong on a favor from an old friend of Bruttenholm, the BPRD crew gets more than they expected as they battle the demons of the Walled City. 

Low #16

Rick Remender and Greg Tocchini’s cult hit Image Comics series finally returns with Low #16 (JAN170703). Starting the all new story arc of “Outer Aspects of Inner Attitudes”, issue 16 delves into the history of Marik Caine and the new hero who has risen to replace him. Before he was swallowed by the darkness, Marik was a gladiator who brought hope to those in one of the darkest corners of the ocean. Now a new hero has risen out of the darkness of Poluma to carry on Marik’s legacy and bring hope back to the people. 

Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys #1

Dynamite Entertainment is bringing Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys to comics, in an adult mystery unlike anything you’ve read before. Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys #1 (JAN171607) is full of murder, intrigue, double crosses, and deceit as Nancy fights to prove that Frank and Joe have been wrongly accused of killing their father. An adult take on these classic characters, fans of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (as well as Darwyn Cooke’s Parker series) will love the crime noir influences given to this murder mystery.  

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.