Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Tony’s Pick (but honestly, aren’t we all hype?): Planet-Sized X-Men #1: It’s a red issue, drawn by Pepe Larraz (and written by “Uncle” Gerry Duggan). THE X-MEN ARE GOING TO MARS, BABY! I mean, no, we don’t actually know that, but something big is definitely happening. ($4.99) Previously, in Hellfire Gala stuff …
Corey’s Pick: Static Season One #1: The Milestone universe is reborn, including its most famous son, in a new series by writer Vita Ayala (New Mutants) and artists ChrisCross and Nikolas Draper-Ivey. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Corey.
Vishal’s Pick: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1: Kara Zor-El throws in with an alien girl on a quest for revenge in an eight-issue “sad protagonist is sad” series from writer Tom King (Mister Miracle) and artist Bilquis Evely (The Dreaming). ($4.99) Check out this podcast we did about Supergirl.
Ritesh’s Pick: The Many Deaths of Laila Starr #3: Laila once again crosses paths with the future creator of immortality, this time at a party where the young man will have a life-altering experience that will shape him for years to come. Written by Ram V and drawn by Filipe Andrade. ($3.99) Previously, in The Many Deaths of Laila Starr …
Armaan’s Pick: The Silver Coin #3: In a story by artist Michael Walsh and writer Ed Brisson, after the titular coin helps a group of robbers escape a botched home invasion, things take a turn for the worse. Because that’s how horror comics work. ($3.99) Previously, in The Silver Coin …
Ari’s Pick: Project Patron #3: The monster responsible for the Patron’s death has returned, threatening to expose the Project Patron team. But with one of their own dead, is the team strong enough to fight on? Written by Steve Orlando and drawn by Patrick Piazzalunga. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Ari.
Justin’s Pick: Doctor Who: Missy #3: The Doctor’s iconic antagonist gets up to hijinks, antics and shenanigans as part of a celebration of The Master’s 50th birthday. Written by Jody Houser and drawn by Roberta Ingranata. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Justin.
Dan’s Pick: Radiant Black #5: Last issue ended with a twist of Kirkman-esque proportions. What happens now for our black-hole wielding hero? Written by Kyle Higgins and drawn by Marcelo Costa for Image. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Dan.
Matt’s Pick: Grendel: Devil’s Odyssey #7: Grendel Prime’s crusade as the “White Warrior” becomes legendary on the planet Bojan Feq. But his campaign of nonviolent resistance brings him into conflict with the leader of that world’s largest caste, a ruthless despot known as Gama Gorach. Written and drawn by Matt Wagner. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
Austin’s Pick: New Mutants #19: The molders of the next generation of mutants take in the Hellfire Gala. But not everyone is on their best behavior, and someone has vanished. Ooh, is it the Vanisher? Written by Vita Ayala and drawn by Alex Lins. ($3.99) Check out an exclusive preview.
Zack’s Pick: Usagi Yojimbo #20: Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei’s swords to his nephew, who will take over his school. But first they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on possessing that heirloom. Written and drawn by Stan Sakai. ($3.99) Previously, in Usagi Yojimbo …
Cori’s Pick: Nightwing #81: Dick Grayson trades his escrima sticks for a magnifying glass to investigate Blüdhaven’s new mayor, and find out how the daughter of the man who murdered Dick’s parents came to power in Nightwing’s city. Written by Tom Taylor and drawn by Bruno Redondo. ($3.99) Previously, in Nightwing …
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 WMQ&A: 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.
