Star Wars Age of Republic Padme Amidala #1 by Jody Houser, Cory Smith, Paolo Rivera
Jacob's comics for the week!
Amazing Spider-Man #16.HU by Nick Spencer, Iban Coello, Greg Land
Deadpool #10 by Skottie Young, Scott Hepburn
Jacob brought Star Wars Age of Republic Padme Amidala to my attention (that title is a mouthful!), and I've been on the fence about whether or not I want to read it. I'm getting the first issue because I've always liked Star Wars, and I'm curious how the story will look in a comic. I'm sure it'll be a different perspective, which is always interesting. Also, I love Padme! She's a fierce female that isn't afraid to fight for what she believes in. She's also competent, intelligent, and badass.
It's also written by Jody Houser, and I love her writing. She wrote Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows and Spider-Girls. Both are excellent! Renew Your Vows is easily an all-time favorite!
It's also written by Jody Houser, and I love her writing. She wrote Amazing Spider-Man Renew Your Vows and Spider-Girls. Both are excellent! Renew Your Vows is easily an all-time favorite!
Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings, that highlights upcoming releases that we're anticipating and excited to read. It's a spinoff of the feature Waiting on Wednesday that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
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Fame Adjacent by Sarah Skilton
Expected publication: April 9th 2019
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Synopsis (via Goodreads): The child star that was left behind is about to get her moment to shine in this swoony romantic comedy inspired by a unique, beloved facet of pop culture history: The Mickey Mouse Club.
Holly Danner has a complicated relationship with fame. It's not easy being the only cast member of a 1990s song-and-dance show who didn't become famous. When she was eleven, she used to do anything for a laugh (or at least a laugh-track) on "Diego and the Lion's Den." If she talked about it--which she almost never does--Holly might explain how her childhood best friends came to dominate the worlds of pop music, film, and TV while she was relegated to a few near-misses and a nanny gig for her niece. She'd even be telling the truth about making peace with the whole thing years ago.
But when she finds out there's a 25th anniversary for the show planned--a televised reunion, clip show, and panel--and she wasn't invited, it's time for an impromptu road trip to crash the event and set the record straight. Three problems: she's currently in Internet Rehab (perhaps she's not quite as well-adjusted as she believes...), she has no cash, and the only person who can get her across the country in time is Thom Parker, a handsome, infuriatingly level-headed patient who doesn't think she should confront her famous ex-friends.
Holly Danner has a complicated relationship with fame. It's not easy being the only cast member of a 1990s song-and-dance show who didn't become famous. When she was eleven, she used to do anything for a laugh (or at least a laugh-track) on "Diego and the Lion's Den." If she talked about it--which she almost never does--Holly might explain how her childhood best friends came to dominate the worlds of pop music, film, and TV while she was relegated to a few near-misses and a nanny gig for her niece. She'd even be telling the truth about making peace with the whole thing years ago.
But when she finds out there's a 25th anniversary for the show planned--a televised reunion, clip show, and panel--and she wasn't invited, it's time for an impromptu road trip to crash the event and set the record straight. Three problems: she's currently in Internet Rehab (perhaps she's not quite as well-adjusted as she believes...), she has no cash, and the only person who can get her across the country in time is Thom Parker, a handsome, infuriatingly level-headed patient who doesn't think she should confront her famous ex-friends.
If the book is anything like its blurb, I'm going to love this!
