Each week, Xavier Files staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Dan M.’s Pick
King in Black #1: IT’S RAININ’ GOOP! HALLELUJAH, IT’S RAININ’ GOOP! Now that “X of Swords” is over, it’s time for Marvel to go all in on its next big linewide event, in which the symbiote god Mark Knull comes to Earth. Written by Donnie Cates (“Crossover”) and drawn by Ryan Stegman (“Venom”). ($5.99) Previously, in “Venom” …
Will’s Pick
Batman/Catwoman #1: They met on the street. No, they met on a boat. Either way, they’re picking up where they left off in this 12-issue continuation of Tom King’s Batman run, with artist Clay Mann (“Heroes in Crisis”). ($4.99) Previously, in Batman …
Matt’s Pick
Lumberjanes: End of Summer: It had to happen eventually. Summer’s over, which means it’s time for the girls of Miss Quinzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types to go their separate ways. But not before one last adventure. Co-creator Brooklyn Allen returns to send the ‘Janes off along with writers Shannon Watters and Kat Leyh and co-artist Kanesha C. Bryant. ($6.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Dan G.’s Pick
Knock ’em Dead #1: A young stand-up comedian’s life is changed by a car crash in a new horror series by writer Eliot Rahal (“Hot Lunch Special”) and artist Mattia Monaco. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Dan.
Zack’s Pick
MODOK: Head Games #1: Wet your whistle for Hulu’s upcoming MODOK show with this four-issue series in which everyone’s favorite oversized head full of evil science is haunted by memories of a family he never had. Written by TV showrunners Jordan Blum and Patton Oswalt and drawn by Scott Hepburn. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Zack.
Liz’s Pick
The Union #1: The U.K.’s finest heroes band together to fight the oncoming horrors of Brexit Empyre Knull’s invasion of Earth. Also there’s a character named Snakes who might be a sentient, telepathic pile of snakes. Written by Paul Grist and drawn by Andrea di Vito. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Liz.
Tony’s Pick
Fantastic Four: Road Trip #1: The FF go on vacation to the Grand Canyon, and everything’s dandy until the experiment Reed packed with him does body horrors to them all. Hey, this actually sounds interesting as heck; maybe writer Christopher Cantwell should take a crack at the main FF title, give Disney+ star Dan Slott a break. Drawn by Filipe Andrade. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Tony.
Chris’ Pick
X-Factor #5: With “X of Swords” over, The Five and X-Factor investigate just how jacked up the resurrection protocols are. Written by Leah Williams and drawn by David Baldeon. ($3.99) Previously, in “X-Factor” …
Cori’s Pick
The Dreaming: Waking Hours #5: After his escape to the waking world went terribly awry, Ruin finds himself face to face with his creator, Dream. And Dream is not happy. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Nick Robles. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Cori.
Vishal’s Pick
Strange Adventures #7: Adam Strange was right! The Pykkts have come to Earth, and they plan to claim the planet as their own. Now what? And what does it mean for Mr. Terrific’s investigation of the hero of Rann? Written by Tom King and drawn by Mitch Gerads and Evan “Doc” Shaner. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Vishal.
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.
