Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Chris’ Pick
X-Men #14: Presumably we get more Apocalypse: Mutantdom’s first Wife Guy in this “X of Swords” tie-in by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Mahmud Asrar. ($3.99) Previously, in “X-Men” …
Zack’s Pick
Marauders #14: Could it be? A-NOTHER Storm-centric issue after so long without? We should be so lucky. “X of Swords” continues in this issue written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Stefano Caselli. ($3.99) Previously, in “Marauders” …
The One No One Picked
Crossover #1: But what if, like, superheroes existed in the real WORLD, man?! Think about all the death and destruction and discrimination. Y’know, the things we created superheroes to represent! Anyway, here’s a new Image series from Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw. ($3.99)
Ari’s Pick
Pantomime #1: A gang of deaf teenagers robs the wrong person in a new Mad Cave Studios series written by Christopher Sebela (“Shanghai Red”), drawn by David Stoll and colored by Dearbhla Kelly. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Ari.
Vishal’s Pick
Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush #1: DC does some more of that Dark Multiverse stuff, envisioning a world where Tommy Elliot strikes fear in Gotham, until the rise of Batman the Silenced. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson (“The Last God”) and drawn by Dexter Soy. ($5.99) Check out the latest from Vishal.
Justin’s Pick
Lonely Receiver #3: Finally putting the shards of her life back together, Catrin finds a new reason to live. A new set of eyes occupies her attention, and obsession grows, love blooms. It’s not a rebound if you found the one you were truly made to love. Keep getting creeped out by this AfterShock series by writer Zac Thompson and artist Jen Hickman. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Justin.
Will’s Pick
That Texas Blood #5: Randy Terrill’s troubles grow like cancer as he is haunted by the past and shuns the present. Also, and this is important, Sheriff Joe Bob! Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Jacob Phillips for Image. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Will.
Dan’s Pick
Wicked Things #6: John Allison, Max Sarin and Whitney Cogar wrap their visit with former teen detective Charlotte Grote. This series has been charming from beginning to end, and I’m not just saying that because Charlotte and I share the same last name! ($3.99) Check out the latest from Dan.
Tony’s Pick
Young Justice #20: Brian Michael Bendis wraps his Wonder Comics line with this final issue co-written by David F. Walker and drawn by Scott Godlewski and featuring fellow Wonder-book headliners Naomi, the Wonder Twins and Dial H for HERO. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Tony.
Matt’s Pick
Batman #102: The Tynion run’s parade of Poochies continues with Ghost-Maker. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Carlo Pagulayan. ($3.99) Previously, in “Batman” …
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.
