Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Zack’s pick: W0rldtr33 #1: In 1999, Gabriel and his friends discovered the Undernet, a secret architecture to the Internet. They charted their exploration on a message board called W0RLDTR33. Then they lost control. Someone broke into W0RLDTR33 — someone who welcomed the violent hold the Undernet had on them. At great personal cost, Gabriel and the others thought they sealed the Undernet away for good. They were wrong. And now they will know the meaning of PH34R. Wr1tten by Jame$ Tyn10n IV and drawn by Fern@nd0 B1anc0 for 1m@ge. ($3.99)
Rasmus’ pick: Alien #1: Scientist Batya Zahn will do just about anything to get her family off the icy moon where they’ve been conducting research on water conservation. But there’s more than glacial springs to find in this forgotten corner of the galaxy. When they discover an extraordinary organism buried in the ice, it won’t take long for tensions to heat up. A new volume begins courtesy of writer Declan Shalvey (Time Before Time) and artist Andrea Broccardo. ($4.99) Listen to 2021’s WMQ&A Alien special with Phillip Kennedy Johnson.
Austin’s pick: Darth Vader Black White & Red #1: Peach Momoko, Jason Aaron, Torunn Gronbekk and more tell three-tone tales of the lord of the Sith. ($4.99) Previously, in Star Wars stuff …
Armaan’s pick: Avengers Beyond #2: As violence tears New York apart, and ordinary citizens become crazed, super-powered thugs with nothing but wanton destruction on their minds, the Wasp fights to save not only the lives of her fellow heroes, but also a friendship. Written by Derek Landy and drawn by Greg Land. ($3.99) Have you heard the good word about Jason Aaron’s Avengers?
Chris’ pick: Wasp #4: Just when it seems like Janet and Nadia Van Dyne might lose a mental and physical battle against the Creature from Kosmos, an unlikely ally returns to remind them where real strength comes from. With enemies old and new aligned against them, Janet and Nadia must tap into the best parts of themselves to win, and to define the true legacy of the Wasp. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Kasia Nie. ($3.99)
Karen’s pick: Deadpool #6: Love is in the air as Deadpool takes his new romance, Valentine, out on the town. Unfortunately, bullets, blades and explosive devices are also in the air since both of them have enemies who want them dead. Written by Alyssa Wong and drawn by Javier Pina. ($3.99)
Tony’s pick: Star Trek #7: Sisko returns to Deep Space 9, and it’s the family reunion we’ve all been waiting for — or is it? Meanwhile, the crew of the U.S.S. Theseus meet a familiar face from Lower Decks. OK, but I picked Scott Bakula in my fantasy Star Trek draft, so when’s gonna be my time? Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Mike Feehan. ($4.99) Previously, in Star Trek stuff …
Matt’s pick: Tim Drake Robin #8: Batwoman shows up at the Gotham Marina with a mystery only the world’s best Robin could solve. Written by Meghan Fitzmartin and drawn by Nikola Cizmesija. ($3.99) Previously, in BatChat …
Adam’s pick: What’s the Furthest Place from Here #12: After the revelations in the last issue, we fall back into Sid’s journey. We’ll see some “old” familiar faces and some horrifying new ones as she fights for her life against the most dangerous threat yet. By Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss for Image. ($3.99)
Mark’s pick: X-Terminators TP: Dazzler, Jubilee, Boom Boom and Wolverine defeat vampires with the power of cheesecake. It’s great! Written by Leah Williams and drawn by Carlos E. Gomez. ($17.99) Check out our coverage.
Dan’s pick: Black Cat Social Club: The story of three punk rock witches who cast spells with their songs to battle corporate demon jerks, defeat rival witch bands, save the world and get to the next gig. Written by Christopher Painter and drawn by Bob Quinn (Way of X) for Humanoids. ($19.99) Listen to Quinn on a 2021 episode of 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 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.
