New Comics - Week of November 25, 2009

The greatest story in all of comics comes to end, along with JMS's reign on Thor, in Thor: Defining Moments Giant Size #1. Loki has moved Asgard to Latveria and given Dr. Doom immortality. Baldur's rule is constantly in trouble and Thor is none too pleased with his current status. Expect brilliance tomorrow, especially with Siege right around the corner.

We get a double dose of Blackest Night the last Wednesday of this month too, matching that of October's. In Blackest Night #5, the true mastermind of the Black Light, Nekron - Lord of the Undead, has finally showed his face as Flash tries to gather the forces of good to defend Earth long enough for Green Lantern's return. Expect him to beat down some of DC's finest while Hal Jordan is off uniting the other Lanterns of light for an offensive. In Green Lantern #48, Blackest Night's best tie-in, we get to see Hal Jordan's mission play out. He went to the rescue of the Blue Lanterns last issue, which turned out to be a wise decision, not only because they are the most powerful, but also because they were in dire need of assistance. Atrocitus seemed to be on a similar mission himself after some Black Lanterns really pissed him off. Expect to see how that plays out as he hooks up with Larfleeze, the one and only Orange Lantern.

Other big releases are Amazing Spider-Man #613, Invincible Iron Man #20, New Avengers #59, and Secret Warriors #10. Electro will duke it out with Spidey in his title. Tony Stark lays brain-dead as Thor comes to his aide in the first chapter of "Stark: Disassembled." In New Avengers, Spider-Man (he gets around this week), teams up with Spider-Woman in battle. And "God of Fear/God of War" comes to a close in Secret Warriors.

I must say that what will probably be the most entertaining book of the week has yet to be mentioned. After reading Thor and the Blackest Night titles, I will quickly jump over to Ms. Marvel #47. More than half a year ago, Spider-Man agreed to help Ms. Marvel out only if she agreed to go on a date with him. Well he helped her out and she pays the price this week. I don't care if there is no fighting at all in this issue. I just want some awkward comedy. Plus, Brian Reed writes a great Spidey.