Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Zach’s Pick
X-Men #15: Pretty sure Apocalypse fights his wife in this one. But also, nothing’s really gone as predicted in “X of Swords. I mean, Magik arm wrestled a croco-monster that turned out to be a little goblin living inside said croco-monster. Will wonders never cease? Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Mahmud Asrar. ($3.99) Previously, in “X-Men” …
Justin’s Pick
Excalibur #15: The penultimate one. Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Mahmud Asrar. ($3.99) Previously, in “Excalibur” …
Zack’s Pick
X of Swords: Destruction #1: Welp. It’s over. No more swords. The hell are we gonna do now? I guess this is it then. This is the end of Xavier Files.
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Nah, I’m just messin’. That’s not for another month. Written by Jonathan Hickman and Tini Howard and drawn by Pepe Larraz. ($4.99) Previously, in “X of Swords” …
Cori’s Pick
Other History of the DC Universe #1: After what feels like forever since the book was announced, we finally get this Black Label take on the history of the DC Universe as seen through the eyes of characters from marginalized groups. Written by John Ridley (“American Way”) and drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli. ($6.99) Check out the latest from Cori.
Chris’ Pick
Power Pack #1: Had enough of Fantastic Four after Dan Slott decided he didn’t feel like dealing with mutant stuff and also that Disney+ documentary proved he’s (Jean-Ralphio voice) the woooooooooorst? Hang out with Marvel’s second-most famous science adventurer family, the Powerseseses, courtesy of writer Ryan North (“Unbeatable Squirrel Girl”) and artist Nico Leon (“Ms. Marvel”). ($3.99) Check out the latest from Chris.
Matt’s Pick
I Walk with Monsters #1: In Jacey’s past is the Important Man who took away her brother. Now Jacey has David, who sometimes transforms into a terrifying beast. Together, they’ve found a way to live to hunt, sniffing out men who prey on the vulnerable. But Jacey and David are about to run into the Important Man again. Written by Paul Cornell (“Captain Britain & MI:13”) and drawn by Sally Cantirino (“We Have To Go Back”). ($3.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Forrest’s Pick
Department of Truth #3: Mary never knew what “false flag” or “crisis actor” meant, until her son was murdered in a mass shooting, and the threats and accusations began. Uh-oh. This one gon’ piss somebody off. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Martin Simmonds. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Forrest.
Tony’s Pick
Daredevil #24: As Hell’s Kitchen reels from the chaos unleashed upon its streets by the Stromwyns, its citizens are looking for someone to hold accountable. Hey, Daredevil likes taking punishment! Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Mike Hawthorne (“Happiness Will Follow”). ($3.99) Previously, in “Daredevil” ….
Zoe’s Pick
Red Hood #51: It’s a new era for Jason Todd as the Red Hood moves back to Gotham and, more importantly, Scott Lobdell is gone! Of course, the question is, will new writer Shawn Martinbrough and artist Tony Akins make me care about my least favorite former Robin? Y’know what, doesn’t matter, I’m not the target market for this book. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Zoe.
Andrea’s Pick
Destiny: The Official Cookbook: It’s a cookbook, based on a video game. Not a comic, but it’s in the Previews catalog, and it’s better than what I picked, so we’re going with it. From Insight Editions. ($35) Check out the latest from Andrea.
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 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.
