Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Tony’s Pick: X-Men #1: The heroes of Krakoa are here: Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Polaris, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine and Synch are here to restore your faith in mutants and chew bubble gum. And they’re all out of bubble … What’s that? They live on an island that makes its own bubble gum? Wow, just … wow. Written by “Uncle” Gerry Duggan and drawn by Pepe Larraz. ($4.99) Previously, in the last volume of X-Men …
Armaan’s Pick: Justice League Infinity #1: A comics extension of the 2001-06 Justice League/Justice League Unlimited cartoon sees the League caught in the crossfire of the war for the throne of Apokalips. Co-written by Justice League producer James Tucker and series writer J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Ethen Beavers, who should not be confused with the character Ethel Beavers from Parks and Recreation. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Armaan.
Cori’s Pick: Nice House on the Lake #2: In the first issue of this 12-issue banger from James Tynion IV and Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the world seemingly ended. Now, the lakehouse guests must decide their next steps. Who among them is ready to walk out the door? And who is content to simply … float? ($3.99) Previously, in The Nice House on the Lake …
Zack’s Pick: Children of the Atom #5: The team’s been captured and is in need of some adult mutant help. This issue centers on Jay Jay, the team’s youngest member, and … wait, is that Maggott on the cover of this-here comic? Finally, justice for Japheth! Written by Vita Ayala and drawn by Paco Medina. ($3.99) Previously, in Children of the Atom …
Vishal’s Pick: The Swamp Thing #5: Newly armed with the knowledge and powers he gained from the Green but lonelier than ever, Levi Kamei is pulled once more into service as the Avatar of the Green is summoned to London, and a good old-fashioned John Constan-team-up. Written by Ram V and drawn by Mike Perkins. ($3.99) Listen to Ram V on WMQ&A.
Ari’s Pick: Hollow Heart #5: EL is alone in the world, pursued closely by some who wish to protect him, some who wish to harm him and some who are simply doing a job. As regular citizens react to the monster in their midst, EL begins to wonder whether he should have stayed with Mateo or sought a more permanent form of escape. Written and drawn by Pauls Allor and Tucker for Vault Comics. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Ari.
Adam’s Pick: Hellions #13: Mister Sinister’s clone is back and out for revenge! Some scientists realize they’re missing the child A.I. Nanny adopted before the Hellfire Gala! And there’s probably more sexual tension between Psylocke and Greycrow! Written by Zeb Wells and drawn by Roge Antonio. ($3.99) Check out a preview.
Dan’s Pick: Captain America #30: Ta-Nehisi Coates wraps his run with a classic Captain America-Red Skull showdown that’s sure to be a philosophical treatise on the war for the soul of America. Drawn by Leonard Kirk. ($3.99) Cap’s next story has already begun.
Mark’s Pick: Immortal Hulk #48: Wait, so Betty Banner’s some kind of bird demon now? Jebus, I swear I’m gonna catch up on this book some day, quit hasslin’ me. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Joe Bennett. ($3.99) Previously, in Immortal Hulk …
Austin’s Pick: Wolverine Epic Collection: Blood & Claws: Collecting classic Canucklehead stories starring Lady Deathstrike, Puck, Albert and Elsie-Dee, Sabretooth, Cable, Nick Fury and more, and creators like Larry Hama, Marc Silvestri, Tom DeFalco, Alan Davis and John Buscema. First printed as Wolverine Vol. 2 #31-44, Wolverine: Bloodlust and Wolverine: Bloody Choices. ($39.99) Yeah, but what’s Logan done for us lately?
Justin’s Pick: Savage Sword of Conan the Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 5: You want that classic, hook-it-to-your-veins sword-and-sorcery ish? How about black-and-white Conan stories featuring John Buscema, Alex Toth and Gil Kane, that do anything for ya? ($125) Here’s a review of another comic about a barbarian.
Matt’s Pick: Bandette Vol. 4: In the latest hardcover Dark Horse collection of Paul Tobin and Colleen Coover’s stories, the most unlikely of patrons hires the greatest thief in the world to pilfer a painting whose brushstrokes hold centuries of hidden messages. ($17.99) Check out the latest from Matt.
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.
