Picks of the Week: 11/18/15

This week has a bunch of new books launching, including the much anticipated Batman Europa, which was originally scheduled to come out back in 2011! Here are our picks of the week:

WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1 (Josh)

Publisher: VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) Robert Venditti (A) Raul Allen (CA) Cary Nord
For five millennia, the Eternal Warrior has shaped history at the end of his sword. He's razed empires, toppled civilizations, and broken armies as an immortal soldier in service to the Earth.

But now, the Eternal Warrior has been torn from the world he once protected and finds himself stranded in a hostile alien landscape unlike any he's faced before. Separated from his earthly environs, can history's deadliest soldier survive a realm far older, far deadlier, and fare more ruinous than anything he's ever encountered?

Beyond Earth lies eternity... This November, New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (BOOK OF DEATH, X-O MANOWAR) and visionary artist Raúl Allén (NINJAK, Hawkeye) forge a new legend for Valiant's master of war with an all-new ongoing series in...WRATH OF THE ETERNAL WARRIOR #1!

BATMAN EUROPA #1 (OF 4; Colin, Pat, & Adam)

Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Matteo Casali, Brian Azzarello (A) Giuseppe Camuncoli, Jim Lee (CA) Jim Lee
  Superstar artist Jim Lee returns to the Dark Knight with this premiere issue! The impossible has happened and Batman is on the verge of being taken down by an enemy he cannot defeat: a virus for which there is no cure! And the only hope for his salvation is The Joker! Who infected Batman, what does the Clown Prince of Crime know, and how will the Dark Knight get that information? Together, the enemies crisscross Europe, desperate to find answers before time runs out.
Co-conceived by Matteo Casali and Brian Azzarello, this 4-issue miniseries event will feature art by top talents over layouts by the incomparable Giuseppe Camuncoli (HELLBLAZER, Dark Wolverine), with the first issue pencilled and inked by none other than Jim Lee!

RED THORN #1 (MR; Colin)

Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) David Baillie (A) Meghan Hetrick-Murante (CA) Choong Yoon
On the rain-soaked streets of Glasgow, a girl whose drawings somehow come to life has just stumbled across her one true love. And thousands of miles below those streets, an ancient demi-god plots his escape from the prison where he's been held for nearly two thousand years. Evil forces are at play and no one is safe as the legends of Scottish mythology collide with the modern world. Fans of FABLES and THE SANDMAN won't want to miss this riveting dark fantasy epic!

HUCK #1 (Colin & Dave)

Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Mark Millar (A/CA) Rafael Albuquerque
In a quiet seaside town, Huck uses his special gifts to do a good deed each day. His neighbors return the favors by keeping his abilities a secret. But when a newcomer alerts the media, a firestorm erupts, sending Huck on an adventure that will change everything. This brand-new series from writer MARK MILLAR and artist RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE presents a comicbook unlike anything you've read before. Featuring a Feel-Good Movie variant cover by RAFAEL ALBUQURQUE.

JUGHEAD #2 (Dave)

Publisher: Archie Comics

Zdarsky and Henderson return with the next issue of the all-new Jughead! Things continue to be amiss at Riverdale High as Coach Clayton gets replaced by a tough-as-nails, take-no-prisoner Phys-Ed teacher! Can he be stopped or will Jughead have to become… physically active? The answer lies in the far future…

Script: Chip Zdarsky
Art: Erica Henderson
Cover: Erica Henderson
Variant Covers: Veronica Fish, Francesco Francavilla, Robert Hack with Steve Downer, Les McClaine with Steve Downer

BLOODSHOT REBORN #8 (Josh & Dave)

Publisher: VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) Jeff Lemire (A) Butch Guice (CA) Mico Suayan
The secrets behind Project Bloodshot are finally revealed!

Festival and Hoyt fall deep down the rabbit hole and discover a much bigger conspiracy than they ever imagined. Meanwhile, Bloodshot must race to stop the nanites from claiming another victim - this time, someone with close, personal ties to Ray Garrison...

CLEAN ROOM #2 (MR; Josh)

Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Gail Simone (A) Jon Davis-Hunt, Jenny Frison
It's a battle of wills as Chloe faces off with self-help guru Astrid in the infamous Clean Room-and what Chloe witnesses there reinforces her desire to bring Astrid and her empire down. But what Chloe doesn't know is that the atrocities that happen in the Clean Room don't necessarily stay there.

BIZARRO #6 (OF 6; Pat)

Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Heath Corson (A/CA) Gustavo Duarte
This am the beginning! The most nightmarish road trip in history comes to a screeching halt at the border, where Jimmy finally delivers Bizarro to Bizarro America (aka Canada). Plus, welcome back the Backwards Bruiser's new archenemy: Queen Tut!

BEAUTY #4 (MR; Pat)

Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Jeremy Haun, James A. Hurley (A/CA) Jeremy Haun
Beauties beware! Mr. Calaveras is on the hunt.

DOCTOR FATE #6 (Adam)

Publisher: DC COMICS
(W) Paul Levitz (A/CA) Sonny Liew
New York City goes dark as the new Doctor Fate battles the ancient god Anubis to the death-but gods can't die, can they?

STAR WARS VADER DOWN #1 (Adam)

Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
(W) Jason Aaron (A) Mike Deodato (CA) Mark Brooks
When Darth Vader accidentally finds himself facing off against the Rebel Fleet on his own, the rebels will learn the true strength of the Dark Side of the Force! Once Vader crashes on a nearby planet, the Rebellion is willing to risk everything for this once-in-a-lifetime chance to take out one of their biggest enemies! Luke! Vader! Leia! Aphra! Han! Chewie! And all manner of Droid, good and evil!
ONE SHOT/Rated T
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