Cori’s Pick: Batgirls #1: Fresh off their backups in Batman, Stephanie Brown and Cassandra Cain patrol the streets of Gotham under the tutelage of Barbara Gordon and powered by friendship in a new series by writers Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad (Wonder Woman) and drawn by Jorge Corona (The Me You Love in the Dark). ($3.99) Listen to Conrad and Cloonan on WMQ&A.
Karen’s Pick: Demon Days: Rising Storm #1: Peach Momoko’s oops-all-number-ones take on the Marvel Universe continues as Mariko Yashida faces literal gods — some with hammers, some who can control the weather. ($4.99) Check out a preview.
Mark’s Pick: Newburn #2: An arson case finds Emily talking to the community about the criminals involved — and about Newburn. If he’s as dangerous as they say, will Emily choose to help him? Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Jacob Phillips for Image, with a backup by Nadia Shammas and Ziyed Yusuf Ayoub. ($3.99) Check out the latest from Mark.
Ari’s Pick: THE RUSH #2: Nettie Bridger’s desperate journey to the goldfields of the frozen north has ended in tragedy. But Nettie won’t believe it. Can’t believe it. Her son is alive — somehow, somewhere — and she won’t stop hunting until she finds him. Written by Si Spurrier and drawn by Nathan Gooden for Vault. ($3.99) Previously, in This Hungry Earth Reddens Under Snowclad Hills …
Zack’s Pick: Ka-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land #4: Domovoy’s power grows as the land decays. When the Plunders discover the mysterious subterranean Cradle, they think they’ve found the answer. But what’s born in the Cradle will bring only death. Written by Zac Thompson and drawn by German Garcia and Alvaro Lopez. ($3.99) Previously, in Ka-Zar …
Austin’s Pick: Eternals #8: Eternals and Deviants have been at war for a million years. Our Eternals have had enough. They want to live in peace, alongside the Deviants. Meanwhile, Thanos is Prime Eternal and, to everyone’s surprise, puts into action a series of sensible policies for the good of all. There is a lie in this solicit. Written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Esad Ribic. ($3.99) Previously, in Eternals content …
Matt’s Pick: Batman: Urban Legends #10: Tim Drake (OHHHHHH, that’s why Matt picked this) goes to make peace with Batman before he leaves Gotham. Tini Howard makes her DC debut on a Nightwing, Oracle and Batgirls holiday story. Azrael faces down new villain the Poor Fellow. And Tweedle Dum has to make a grave decision. Featuring stories by Meghan Fitzmartin, Howard, Dan Watters, Sam Johns, Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque, Karl Mostert and more. ($7.99) Previously, in Batman stuff …
Dan’s Pick: Excalibur #26: Did I pick this cover because Pete Wisdom’s on the cover? Yes. Yes I did. Will I pitch a fit if this comic doesn’t pick up his STRIKE subplot, which has lain fallow for months? Yes. Yes I will. Written by Tini Howard and drawn by Marcus To. ($3.99) Previously, in Excalibur …
Tony’s Pick: Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Annual #1: All five High Republic authors, together in one place! Featuring stories by Claudia Gray, Charles Soule, Justina Ireland, Daniel Jose Older, Cavan Scott and more. ($7.99) Previously, in Star Wars stuff …
Andrea’s Pick: Just Roll with It: Maggie just wants to get through her first year of middle school. But between finding the best after-school clubs, trying to make friends and avoiding the rumored monster on school grounds, she’s having a tough time, so she might need a little help from her 20-sided dice. But what happens if Maggie rolls the wrong number? A tale of anxiety and fantasy by Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie for Random House Graphic. ($12.99) 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.
