Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Chris’ Pick: Radiant Black #1: What if Peter Parker became a Tokusatsu hero? Find out in this new Image series by former Mighty Morphin Power Rangers writer Kyle Higgins and artist Marcelo Costa. ($3.99) Check out an advance review of the first issue.
Justin’s Pick: Eternals #2: Oh great, now we’ve got Thanos to deal with. Well, somebody’s gotta get Ikaris over so it’s believable when he challenges Roman Reigns at ‘Mania in April. Written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Esad Ribic. ($3.99) Previously, in Eternals …
Tony’s Pick: Future State: Superman/Wonder Woman #2: A utopian future awaits — but only if a Kryptonian peacemaker and an Amazon warrior can put aside their differences to become the World’s Finest Heroes. I mean, they’re both pretty hot, I’m sure they’ll figure it out. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Leila Del Duca. ($3.99) Previously, in Superman/Wonder Woman …
Cori’s Pick: S.W.O.R.D. #3: We’re still in “King in Black,” but nevermind that. Mainfold’s going on a quest, courtesy of writer Al Ewing and artists Valerio Schiti, Ray-Anthony Height, Bernard Chang and Nico Leon. ($3.99) Previously, in S.W.O.R.D. …
Dan’s Pick: Home Sick Pilots #3: The rest of the Home Sick Pilots continue their search for Ami through the Old James House. But the house doesn’t want them to find her … and is now full of very angry, restless spirits. BUT IS MEG OK? Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Caspar Wijngaard. ($3.99) Previously, in Home Sick Pilots …
Austin’s Pick: Comic Book History of Animation #3: Fred Van Lente and Ryan Dunlavey’s trip through cartoon history stops at UPA! Song of the South! Daffy Duck! And the House Un-American Activities Committee! ($3.99) Check out the latest from Austin.
Will’s Pick: Happy Hour #4: Rebel fugitives Kim and Jerry start to succumb to the irresistible stirrings of romance and — to their horror — happiness. Gross, I bet they’re gonna start kissing next. Written by Peter Milligan and drawn by Michael Montenat. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Will.
Zack’s Pick: X-Force #17: Quentin Quire is sick of dying, now that he has someone to live for: his new girlfriend, Sophie Cuckoo. Gross, I bet they’re gonna start kissing next. Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Joshua Cassara. ($3.99) Previously, in X-Force …
Matt’s Pick: Back Issue #125: Go inside the history of some of your favorite creator-owned comics, from Matt Wagner’s Grendel to Colleen Doran’s A Distant Soil to Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo. ($9.95) Check out the latest from Matt.
Ari’s Pick: Lost Soldiers TP: Three Vietnam veterans confront the unending cycle of violence they’ve committed to 40 years later in a story by writer Aleš Kot and artist Luca Casalanguida. ($17.99) Read more about Lost Soldiers here.
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.
