Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays (for now), everything else Wednesdays.
Austin’s pick: X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #1: For centuries, Apocalypse tested the mutants of Earth to guarantee that only the strong would survive. Now, as he takes his throne on Arakko, another must rise in his place and ensure the mutants of Earth do not grow weak in his absence. Twelve mutants chosen from the X-Men’s greatest heroes and villains will compete for the honor, but only one can become … the Heir of Apocalypse. Written by Steve Foxe and drawn by Netho Diaz. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo: Saturday Morning Adventures #1: Usagi Yojimbo, honorable samurai and rabbit out of time, has been stuck in New York City ever since one of Donatello’s experiments with a transdimensional portal went awry. Usagi has grown to appreciate the city, his friends in the Turtles and most of all pizza, but he still wants to return to his own dimension more than anything. When Donatello finally finds a way for Usagi to do just that, the rabbit warrior invites the Turtles to visit his home, where they find a dangerous new enemy. Written by Erik Burnham and drawn by Jack Lawrence for IDW. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Godzilla: Skate or Die #1: Four years ago, four best friends and die-hard skaters found the perfect location for a DIY skatepark. After months of hard work, they created the world’s sickest spot that they could enjoy for the rest of their lives. That is, until the ferocious Varan appeared in the middle of central Australia and started making a beeline for their beloved park. Why is Varan on a rampage? Why did Godzilla just appear off the coast? What does their beloved skate spot have to do with this? And most importantly, what are these punks willing to do to save it? By Louie Joyce for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rob’s pick: Into the Unbeing Part One #1: A group of climate scientists working in a remote base camp on the Australian outback discover an impossible landform. They venture inside expecting the unexpected, and the titular Unbeing delivers. Written by Zac Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman for Dark Horse. ($3.99) Listen to Thompson earlier this year on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: The Whisper Queen #2: The disgraced assassin Javro leads her friends to find her son. But first they need to get past the legendary killer the Dark Whisper. By Chip Zdarsky and Kris Anka for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Usagi Yojimbo: The Crow #3: The bandit Jimmu and his band attack a merchant caravan, as observed by some bounty hunters who are unprepared for the size of Jimmu’s army. The bounty hunters’ leader has captured Yukichi and is holding him hostage until Usagi, Gen and Stray Dog leave the area. Usagi is shocked when he learns the identity of the leader. By Stan Sakai for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Ultimate X-Men #4: Hisako and Mei’s classmate, Nico Minoru, has figured out that these two girls possess unusual abilities, but they’re not the only ones. By Peach Momoko. ($4.99) Previously, in Ultimate X-Men … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Transformers #9: The wars on Cybertron and Earth converge in ways the Autobots and Decepticons never expected. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson and drawn by Jorge Corona for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus HC: Look it’s Walt Simonson’s Thor. Y’all know it’s dope shit. Do you really need the solicit blurb? Go buy it and watch a master cook. Collects Thor #337-355, #357-369 and #371-382, plus Balder the Brave #1-4. ($125) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Secret Six by Gail Simone Omnibus: This band of outcasts has fought the world’s greatest heroes and the world’s deadliest villains. They’ve shot, swindled, scammed and double-crossed the very best and lived to tell the tale. The Secret Six will take any job if the price is right but might kill each other in the process. Collects Villains United #1-6, Villains United: Infinite Crisis Special #1, Birds of Prey #104-109, Secret Six Vol. 2 #1-6, Secret Six Vol. 3 #1-16 and stories from 52 #28 and Countdown #22, along with an introduction and commentary by Simone, a new cover by Nicola Scott and more. ($125) Buy it here.
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Dan Grote is the editor-in-chief of ComicsXF, having won the site by ritual combat. By day, he’s a newspaper editor, and by night, he’s … also an editor. He co-hosts WMQ&A: The ComicsXF Interview Podcast with Matt Lazorwitz. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, two kids and two miniature dachshunds, and his third, fictional son, Peter Winston Wisdom.
