Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Chris’ Pick: The Silver Coin #1: Artist Michael Walsh (Black Hammer/Justice League) invites his writer friends to tell horror stories centered on the titular coin. First up, Chip Zdarsky (Daredevil) tells the story of a failing rock band in 1978 that finds the coin, fame … and a curse. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Chris.
Forrest’s Pick: Project Patron #1: Writer Steve Orlando’s latest indie statement on superheroes tells the story of the United Nations’ attempt to replicate a superhero who died years ago, and how it goes wrong. Drawn by Patrick Piazzalunga for AfterShock. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Forrest.
Dan’s Pick: Tankers #1: A team of contractors goes back in time as part of a hare-brained scheme to nudge the dinosaurs off extinction a couple more years to create more fossil fuels in the present. Sound like a bad idea? That’s because it’s Bad Idea’s second series, written by Robert Venditti (Hawkman) and drawn by Juan Jose Ryp. ($5.99, available only in select comic shops) Check out our interview with Venditti.
Matt’s Pick: Beasts of Burden: Occupied Territory #1: Evan Dorkin’s talking-dogs series is back with a new story set in post-World War II Japan. Co-written by Sarah Dyer and drawn by Benjamin Dewey for Dark Horse. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Ari’s Pick: The Swamp Thing #2: The trials of Levi Kamei, the new avatar of the Green, grow darker as the Pale Wanderer’s bloody spree leaves a trail of death across the Sonoran Desert. Will Levi grasp his newfound place in this world as the Swamp Thing? Or will his fears consume him before the new avatar can even take root? Written by Ram V and drawn by Mike Perkins. ($3.99) Previously, in The Swamp Thing …
Zack’s Pick: Dead Dog’s Bite #2: Joe decides to get into local politics and takes a field trip to a candy factory after hours in the second chapter of this mystery by cartoonist Tyler Boss (4 Kids Walk into a Bank). ($4.99) Previously, in Dead Dog’s Bite …
Austin’s Pick: Star Wars: The High Republic #4: Avar Kriss and her band of Jedi are helpless in the clutches of a traitor in their midst. The Starlight Beacon is under attack from an insidious foe. And there is danger from an age-old enemy. Written by Cavan Scott and drawn by Ario Anindito. ($3.99) Previously, in The High Republic …
Tony’s Pick: King in Black #5: Is it true? Is this long goopy nightmare finally over? Can we refocus our energies on getting excited for the Hellfire Gala and other cool stuff? Huzzah! Written by Donny Cates and drawn by Ryan Stegman. ($5.99) Previously, in King in Black …
Cori’s Pick: The Dreaming: Waking Hours #9: Seduced by the sensual wiles of the realm of Faerie, Ruin and Heather After have not only been separated from the angel Jophiel, they’ve completely forgotten why they even set foot in this delightful place. But Faerie’s charms (literally) are lost on Jophiel, and he remains firmly on a mission. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Nick Robles. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Cori.
Vishal’s Pick: Immortal Hulk #45: The Hulk is at his lowest point. His strength is gone. His friends cannot reach him. Gamma itself has turned against him. What hope is there now? Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Joe Bennett. ($3.99) Previously, in Immortal Hulk …
Will’s Pick: Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Gift, Facsimile Edition: A reprint of a classic TNG story starring Q and written by John de Lancie himself. Drawn by Gordon Purcell. Published by IDW. ($5.99) Check out the latest from Will.
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.
