Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Vishal’s Pick: Heroes Reborn #1: The Avengers do an Age of Apocalypse, imagining a world where Earth’s Mightiest Heroes never teamed up, with Blade in the Bishop role, in a seven-issue event series by writer Jason Aaron and artist Ed McGuinness. ($5.99) Check out the latest from Vishal.
Tony’s Pick: The Good Asian #1: Writer Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel) and artist Alexandre Tefenkgi spin a classic 1930s noir with a Chinatown twist, starring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban, the Chinese, as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police and a world that seemingly never changes. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Tony.
Andrea’s Pick: Eve #1: When the ice caps melted, most of humanity was lost to the hidden disease that was released. Now, a mysterious girl named Eve has awoken in secret and must deal with a world that’s nothing like the virtual reality she was raised in. Written by Victor LaValle (Destroyer) and artist Jo Migyeong for BOOM Studios. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Andrea.
Forrest’s Pick: The Swamp Thing #3: Reeling from his battle with the Pale Wanderer, Levi Kamei seeks the true nature of his transformations. And what better place to find his roots than the heart of the Green itself? There, he and Jennifer will encounter the realm’s many denizens, including one known as Holland and … Poison Ivy? Written by Ram V and drawn by Mike Perkins. ($3.99) Listen to Ram V on WMQ&A.
Dan’s Pick: Dead Dog’s Bite #3: Tyler Boss continues to spin a quirky indie series with deadly stakes as Joe Bradley gets closer to the conspiracy surrounding the disappearance of her friend. Plus, the narrator takes in a movie. ($4.99) Previously, in Dead Dog’s Bite …
Ari’s Pick: Hollow Heart #3: EL and Mateo launch their escape, but it immediately falls apart as Mateo’s meticulous planning clashes with EL’s desire to inflict cruelty upon those who were cruel to him. Written by Pauls Allor and Tucker for Vault. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Ari.
Matt’s Pick: Wynd #6: James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas’ all-ages BOOM fantasy series returns for a new arc as Wynd, Oakley, Thorn and Yorik take the next step in their dangerous quest. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Austin’s Pick: Hellions #11: Arcade continues to mess with our team of hot messes, including some robot Betsy-on-Kwannon violence. Written by Zeb Wells and drawn by Stephen Segovia. ($3.99) Previously, in Hellions …
Christi’s Pick: Marauders #20: After years of being underwritten except for that one Vita Ayala issue, Storm is thinking about her future. Wonder if this is gonna lead to the big thing Marvel Senior Editor Jordan D. White teased for Storm last year when he was on Chrises on Infinite Earths. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Stefano Caselli. ($3.99) Previously, in Marauders …
Zack’s Pick: We Only Find Them When They’re Dead Vol. 1: Join Capt. Georges Malik and the crew of the Vihaan II as the brave space and madness to find a living god. Collecting the first five issues of the BOOM Studios series by writer Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk) and artist Simone di Meo (Future State: Harley Quinn). ($9.99) Check out our coverage of the series.
Cori’s Pick: Green Arrow/Black Canary: Til Death Do They Part TP: Green Arrow and Black Canary tie the knot, but it’s not quite happily ever after, as a shocking wedding night leads to unpredictable adventures. Collects Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special #1, and Green Arrow and Black Canary #1-14. Written by Judd Winick and drawn by Cliff Chiang and Mike Norton. ($34.99) Check out the latest from Cori.
Jason’s Pick: All-New Wolverine Omnibus: X-23 no more! (Or at least until this series is over.) Laura Kinney takes up the mantle of Wolverine and takes in a sister clone in Gabby Kinney, aka Honey Badger, aka Scout, aka Big Baby Jesus. Oh, and an actual Wolverine named Jonathan. He’s a good boy. Written by Tom Taylor and drawn by Juann Cabal, David Lopez, Leonard Kirk, Ramon Rosanas, Marcio Takara and more. ($100) Check out the latest from Jason.
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.
