Each Tuesday, I'm here to help you figure out which comic books to spend that hard-earned paper on Wednesday at your Local Comic Shop.

DC Comics

BATMAN #673
The third issue since Tony Daniel joined acclaimed writer, Grant Morrison on BATMAN. Morrison’s take on the Dark Knight is something everyone should enjoy. Besides, since rumors of his death are circulating across the interwebs, why not get in early on what may be the end of Bruce Wayne? $2.99 is not a bad price to get in on a cultural phenomenon early.

GREEN LANTERN #27
Still reeling in the aftermath of the Sinestro Corps War, the Green Lanterns have chosen to create “Alpha” Lanterns. What this means, I don’t know. It looks like we’re only going to have to pay $2.99 for some answers, though.

SPIRIT #13
Take a look inside a jam session issue focusing on the Spirit’s femme fatales. Only paying $2.99 to see some Eduardo Risso artwork, and some Gail Simone words doesn’t seem fair to DC.

 
Y: THE LAST MAN #60
This is it, the final issue of Brian K. Vaughn and Pia Guerra’s apocalyptic epic. $4.99 for 48 pages of finale. That math works out to me.

MARVEL Comics

CAPTAIN AMERICA #34
It’s been just under a year since Steve Rogers, the original Captain America, was assassinated. Now, a new Captain America emerges. Be there for a new era in Marvel history. Admission is only $2.99.
PS- This book is written by Ed “You’ll Regret Not Reading This” Brubaker. Get used to seeing his name here a lot.

DAREDEVIL #104
Oh my God, another Ed Brubaker book. What a surprise. But not really. Ever since he and Michael Lark took over the DAREDEVIL regular series, it’s been a non-stop, adrenaline fueled thrill-ride. There’s no reason to think this issue will be any different. $2.99 to keep this book, and my inability to say anything bad about Ed Brubaker, alive.

 
NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL
A butt-load of Marvel storylines converge here. Also, a perfect point to jump on the “Secret Invasion” boat. Believe me, when this summer hits and “Secret Invasion” is all the rage, you’ll thank me for recommending you drop $4.99 on this 48 pager.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #118
You like Spider-Man. Everyone does. The Ultimate line harkens back to a simpler time (pre-One More Day/ Brand New Day) in Peter Parker’s life. A new story-arc begins here as well. Honestly, could you look Aunt May in the eye and say her nephew wasn’t worth $2.99? Could you?

Trade Paperback/ Hardcover of the Week

YOUNG AVENGERS HC

Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung deliver what could have ended up a horrible TEEN TITANS rip-off, but instead became one of Marvel’s freshest series of the last 5 years. Heinberg nails these teen characters better than anyone could have hoped. Don’t think for one second that Jim Cheung’s art doesn’t just jump off the page either. Though the series only lasted 13 issues (Heinberg couldn’t keep up his comic work load as well as work on TV show, THE OC), the $29.99 asking price for a complete work is completely reasonable. And honestly, if you don’t fall in love with “Hawkingbird” during this series, something is wrong with your heart.

See you next week.