Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC comics come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Justin’s Pick: Sinister War #1: You know those Sinister Sixes that are, like, double Sinister Sixes? Also, y’ever think about how certain Spider-villains, like Doctor Octopus and Kraven, have gotten these redemptive arcs that made them deeper, more interesting characters, and then Nick Spencer comes along and is like, “Nah, they’re just evil”? Anyway, Spencer trots Spider-legend Mark Bagley out for another hit of nostalgia with this event book. ($4.99) Previously, in Spider-Man stuff …
Forrest’s Pick: Aliens Aftermath #1: A renegade crew of investigative journalists is heading toward the moon Weyland-Yutani has wiped from all records, and they’ll bring back the truth even if it kills them, in this 35th anniversary tribute to James Cameron’s Aliens, written by Benjamin Percy (X-Force) and drawn by Dave Wachter. ($4.99) Check out the Alien episode of WMQ&A.
Vishal’s Pick: Ninjak #1: Javier Pulido has graced us with his dopeness on books like She-Hulk and Hawkeye. Now, he’ll attempt to work his art magic on Valiant’s white British ninja character, written by Jeff Parker. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Vishal.
Dan’s Pick: Six Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton #2: 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a STUNTMAN WAR. What will the late actor Trigger Keaton’s former victims, er, TV partners do now that they have a mystery to solve and a whole heap o’ angry stuntmen on their backs? Written by Kyle Starks and drawn by Chris Schweizer for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Previously, in Trigger Keaton …
Austin’s Pick: Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #2: Boba Fett has tracked the frozen body of Han Solo to the remote, frozen world of Jekara, but representatives from many of the galaxy’s most powerful factions have gathered, and they all want the same thing. Can Doctor Aphra help Boba get his man? Find out in this comic written by Charles Soule and drawn by Luke Ross. ($3.99) Previously, in Star Wars stuff …
Chris’ Pick: The Silver Coin #4: The year is 2467, and the old world has been buried beneath the junk of a new civilization. From the trash, a scavenger discovers ancient treasure — a coin. Ooh, I bet its the titular one. Drawn by Michael Walsh and written by Jeff Lemire for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in The Silver Coin …
Matt’s Pick: Batman: Urban Legends #5: Jason Todd confronts a new villain, Grifter reveals what he’s doing in Gotham, Tim Drake searches desperately for a friend and the Batgirls goof around in an anthology featuring stories by Chip Zdarsky and Eddy Barrows, Matthew Rosenberg and Marcus To, Meghan Fitzmartin and Ryan Benjamin, and Marguerite Bennett and Belen Ortega. ($7.99) Previously, in Batman stuff …
Ari’s Pick: Haha #6: It’s a crossover! That’s right, Happy Hank the clown from Ice Cream Man #8 closes out writer W. Maxwell Prince’s other Image series, and he’s brought his ICM collaborators Martin Morazzo and Chris O’Halloran along for the ride. ($3.99) Previously, in Haha …
Cori’s Pick: Rorschach #10: What have other agencies uncovered in their investigation of the assassination attempt on Governor Turley? Find out in this issue by writer Tom King and artist Jorge Fornes. ($4.99) Check out the latest from Cori.
Mark’s Pick: Die #18: Once upon a time, there was a golden child. He’s been gone a long time now. What happened to him? Let’s find out in this issue by writer Kieron Gillen and artist Stephanie Hans. ($3.99) Previously, in Die …
Tony’s Pick: Action Comics 2021 Annual #1: It’s time to head back to tomorrow, as Superman’s descendants in the House of El face a threat from today. Can Brandon Kent, the Superman of his era, stop the danger from hurting the next generation? Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and drawn by Siya Oum. ($5.99) Previously, in Superman stuff …
Andrea’s Pick: Con Quest: Twins Cat and Alex are excited to be at the world’s most popular comics convention, and they’re even more excited to compete in The Quest, a huge scavenger hunt run by their favorite nerdy celebrity. Can Cat and Alex work together even when they disagree on how to compete? Most importantly, can these ultimate fans complete the Quest? Enjoy this novel by Sam Maggs (My Little Pony/Transformers). ($7.99) Check out the latest from Andrea.
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.
