Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Vishal’s Pick: Greek Arrow 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular: Celebrate eight decades of the Emerald Archer with this all-star anthology featuring stories by Mariko Tamaki, Tom Taylor, Stephanie Phillips, Benjamin Percy, Otto Schmidt, Javier Rodriguez, Nicola Scott, Chris Mooneyham and more. ($9.99) Check out the latest from Vishal.
Cori’s Pick: X-Factor #10: It’s the last dance, both for the Hellfire Gala and for this book, sadly. But don’t worry, Magneto’s about to go on trial for murder. Written by Leah Williams and drawn by David Baldeon. ($3.99) Previously, in X-Factor …
Dan’s Pick: United States of Captain America #1: Someone has stolen Cap’s shield, and it’s up to the good-boy squad (Cap, Sam and Bucky), and a legion of Cap-inspired heroes from across the U.S., to find it, in a new story by writer Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man) and artist Dale Eaglesham, featuring a backup about Aaron Fischer, the Captain America of the railways, by Josh Trujillo and Jan Bazaldua (Mr. & Mrs. X). ($4.99) Check out this interview with Cantwell about the book.
Mark’s Pick: Usagi Yojimbo: Dragon Bellow Conspiracy #1: A sinister plot to overthrow the Shogun percolates, and one of Usagi’s friends is captured. The ensuing machinations will draw in not only Usagi, but bounty hunter Gen and the blind swordspig Zato-Ino. Written, drawn and damn near everything else by Stan Sakai. ($3.99) Previously, in Usagi Yojimbo …
Justin’s Pick: Shang-Chi #2: There’s a Cosmic Cube for sale, and everyone from Hydra to AIM to the Hand is ready to pay up for it. But Shang-Chi and his Five Weapons Society might outbid them, unless a certain Star-Spangled Avenger has anything to say about it. (Psst, I think he’s talking about Captain America.) Written by Gene Luen Yang and drawn by Dike Ruan. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Justin.
Armaan’s Pick: Beta Ray Bill #4: Bill and his bros, Skurge and Pip, are in deep in Muspelheim. Good thing they have a robot with a butt to help them. ($3.99) Check out a preview.
Chris’ Pick: Eternals #5: Did Gilgamesh kill Zuras? Dunno, but he’s gonna do an Ikaris fight in this issue. Written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Esad Ribic. ($3.99) Previously, in Eternals …
Zack’s Pick: Crossover #7: Finally, this issue answers the important question: What happened to Chip Zdarsky when the superheroes crossed over into our world? Zdarsky and artist Phil Hester kick Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw off their own book to get weird with it. ($3.99) Previously, in Crossover …
Forrest’s Pick: That Texas Blood #7: Sheriff Joe Bob reminisces about one of his first cases: a haunting and bizarre evening that left a boy dead, a girl missing, a cult on the loose and introduced a mysterious man called Harlan Eversaul. Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Jacob Phillips for Image. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Forrest.
Matt’s Pick: Department of Truth #10: BIGFOOOOOOOOOOT! Bigfoot! Bigfoot! Bigfoot! The Truthers are hunting Bigfoot! Who is not real but has been manifested as such. God, this book is great. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Martin Simmonds. ($3.99) Previously, in Department of Truth …
Austin’s Pick: Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #11: Doctor Aphra and Sana Starros discover an eerie abandoned ship while on a new mission. But on board they will come face to face with a nightmarish horror not seen in the galaxy for eons. Also we’re still in “War of the Bounty Hunters” times. Written by Alyssa Wong and drawn by Minkyu Jung. ($3.99) Previously, in Doctor Aphra …
Ari’s Pick: Catwoman Annual #1: Bear witness to Father Valley’s past with the Order of St. Dumas, and his unexpected connection with Azrael, to learn the method to his madness, in a story written by Ram V and drawn by Kyle Hotz. ($5.99) Hey, we talked with Ram about Father Valley on WMQ&A.
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.
