Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Vishal’s Pick
Marauders #15: When we last left our favorite mutants, they’d had a lovely dinner getting to know their Arakkan counterparts, until Wolverine ruined it by [redacted] Saturnyne. Find out what happens next in this issue by writers Gerry Duggan and Benjamin Percy (“Wolverine”) and artist Stefano Caselli. ($3.99) Previously, in “Marauders” …
Zack’s Pick
Wolverine #7: Alright, so are Wolverine and Solem gonna fight or kiss or what? Time to get down to adamantium tacks in this “X of Swords” issue by writers Benjamin Percy and Gerry Duggan (“Marauders”) and artist Joshua Cassara (“X-Force”). $3.99) Previously, in “Wolverine” …
Also out in “X of Swords”: “Excalibur” #14 by writer Tini Howard and artist Phil Noto. ($3.99) Previously, in “Excalibur” …
Cori’s Pick
Power Rangers #1: It’s still Morphin time! Three of the original Power Rangers buck Zordon to team up with the only person who can save them from a universal threat: Lord Drakkon. Y’know, the guy who tried to kill them all two years ago? Written by Ryan Parrott (“Mighty Morphin”) and drawn by Francesco Mortarino (“Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon”). ($4.99) Previously, in “Mighty Morphin” …
Ari’s Pick
Scarenthood #1: With their kids away on a field trip, a group of parents disturbs an ancient evil buried beneath the old Church Hall, unearthing a decades-old mystery about a missing child and inviting something … hungry into their lives. Nick Roche (“Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows”) writes and draws this four-issue series for IDW. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Ari.
Matt’s Pick
Marvel Action Chillers #1: Just in time for a couple weeks after Halloween, IDW tells a series of farmed-out, spoopy stories featuring your favorite Marvel characters and centered on that ever-so-necromantic tome, the Darkhold. Written by Jeremy Whitley and drawn by Seth Smith, Gretel Lusky and Derek Charm. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Zoe’s Pick
Taskmaster #1: Once upon a time, not so long ago, this five-issue miniseries by writer Jed Mackay (“Black Cat”) and artist Alessandro Vitti was timed to the release of Marvel’s “Black Widow” movie. Now, Marvel’s just burning it off. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Zoe.
Justin’s Pick
Annihilator: Fresh off coming out as nonbinary, Grant Morrison’s graphic novel with artist Frazer Irving (“Uncanny X-Men”), about a Hollywood screenwriter who teams up with his own creation to save the universe, is being reprinted by Legendary Comics. ($17.99) Check out the latest from Justin.
Dan’s Pick
Penultiman #2: His confidence shattered, superinsecure superhero Penultiman seeks reassurance from his incarcerated archnemesis, Zev Zolo. Written by Tom Peyer (“Dragonfly & Dragonflyman”) and drawn by Alan Robinson (“Planet of the Nerds”). ($3.99) Check out our review of issue #1.
Forrest’s Pick
Warhammer 40,000: Marneus Calgar #2: The untold origin of Marneus Calgar continues as a startling discovery is made on the moon of Nova Thulium. But will the young Marneus face his first triumph, or a soul-shattering loss? Written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Jacen Burrows. ($4.99) Previously, in “Marneus Calgar” …
Chris’ Pick
We Only Find Them When They’re Dead #3: Captain Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II are trapped in warp space as they’re pursued by the mysterious government agent Richter. Who will survive long enough to discover a living God? Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Simone di Meo. ($3.99) Previously, in “We Only Find Them When They’re Dead” …
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.
