The Issues That Matter – Election 2012

The dust has nearly settled over one of the fiercest political battles in the history of the USA. Barack Obama has been re-elected as The President of the United States but faces a second term more socially explosive then ever before. Once again life imitates art and comics stand at the forefront of 2012’s political headlines. Here’s a few reads you might find worthwhile in the wake of last night’s monumental events.

Barack Obama wins second term!

Barack Hussein Obama: 113 pages! What does it mean to live in America today? If you know there’s no right answer to that question, you’ll want to read Barack Hussein Obama — a book about you; about your country, your family, your president.

Barack Obama: The Comic Book Biography: (New Edition): Change has come to comics! Introducing the life-story of Barack Obama in comic book form, following him from infancy through the first 100 days of his administration as the 44th President of the United States of America.

Action Comics (2011-) #9: Featuring characters from parallel Earths, including President Superman and introducing new villain Superdoom! Guest artist Gene Ha joins writer Grant Morrison for this tale of not one, not two, but three Earths!

For Medical Purposes…

Marijuanaman: A new hero for our times – from the fertile imagination of music superstar, ZIGGY MARLEY! A noble champion has arrived on Earth, and he brings an important message even as he struggles to save his own planet.We guarantee: This is not the comic you think it is! Honestly, the book really is awesome. It’s pretty much a straight-out, color-saturated, action-packed, mind-altering, insanely kinetic tour de force of pure awesomeness…

Wedding Bells are ringing in Maryland & Maine…

Astonishing X-Men #51: The issue everyone has been talking about! The unforgettable wedding of Northstar and Kyle Jinadu! But will their path to wedded matrimony in New York City be smooth or are there hidden dangers around the corner?

Veronica #207 (Veronica Presents Kevin Keller #1): Kevin Keller returns to Riverdale in the pages of his own mini-series, from superstar writer/artist Dan Parent! Learn more about Kevin’s background and story before he arrived in Riverdale and met the Archie gang, and pick up the comic that people are already buzzing about. Featuring one of the most popular new characters in Archie history, this series will be a must-have for fans of Archie Comics, Kevin, and great comics.

Batwoman Elegy: A new era begins for DETECTIVE COMICS as Batwoman strikes Gotham City! Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war – one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. Written by Greg Rucka with stunning art by J.H. Williams III, you’ve never seen anything like this!

So whether or not you lost, won or remained undecided take a break from the buzz and check in on these stellar reads more relavent now than ever before. Got a political pick that didn’t make the list? Let us know over on Twitter, Facebook or even Google Plus today.