Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Tony’s pick: Ghostlore #1: After a deadly accident of which they were the only survivors, Lucas and Harmony Agate can see the dead — an overwhelming amount of the deceased, each with their own warnings, cries for help and malevolence. But Lucas and Harmony aren’t the only ones with this ability; there are other nearly-deads, some of which have malicious motivations. By the Sixth Gun team of writer Cullen Bunn and artist Brian Hurtt for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Listen to the time we made Bunn rewatch A Nightmare on Elm Street 3.
Mark’s pick: Great British Bump-Off #2: As Shauna Wickle continues to try to solve the mysterious poisoning among her fellow baking contestants, she decides to go full Poirot-mode just in time for the deadly technical baking challenge. Written by John Allison and drawn by Max Sarin for Dark Horse. ($3.99) Listen to Allison talk about the series on WMQ&A.
Dan’s pick: The Nasty #2: Thumper Connell has always wanted to make his own scary movie, and now he has the chance. The problem is he has no cast, no crew, no equipment, no budget and no time. What he does have, though, is a group of resourceful, horror-loving friends, a video tape with strange powers and a hulking, spike-wielding imaginary pal. He is imaginary, right? Written by John Lees and drawn by George Kambadais for Vault. ($4.99) Listen to Lees talk about the series on WMQ&A.
Armaan’s pick: Superman Lost #3: With the assistance of advanced technology from an unnamed planet, Superman begins his voyage home, only to discover that, even at fantastic rates of speed, Earth could still be several lifetimes away. However, hope arrives in the form of a familiar species allowing Superman to hitch a ride with them, but they encounter a grave threat to their existence on a mysterious planet along the way. Written by Christopher Priest and drawn by Carlo Pagulayan. ($4.99) Previously, in SuperChat …
Zack’s pick: Old Dog #4: Secrets come to light for Rottweiler and Retriever. As Keelin looks back on her path toward Black Circle, Jack’s mission is derailed when he comes face to face with an old protegé who is on a dark path of their own. By Declan Shalvey for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Shalvey on this 2021 episode of Battle of the Atom.
Sean’s pick: Danger Street #6: To survive the Manhunter’s deadly mission, must the Green Team become a solo venture? Only the Commodore knows for sure. Meanwhile, the Outsiders reveal their plans and, in the aftermath of Orion’s failure, Highfather and Darkseid make a pact to assure their worlds’ survival. Written by Tom King and drawn by Jorge Fornes. ($4.99)
Austin’s pick: X-Men Red #11: After Abigail Brand’s machinations and the Sins of Sinister, the mutants of Arakko are catching their breath, but even as Storm begins a new romance, she has no time to rest. Charles Xavier has questions about Magneto’s death. He’s not asking nicely. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Jacopo Camagni. ($3.99) Previously, in Storm stuff …
Adam’s pick: Wolverine #33: Beast makes a critical move against Wolverine, but who is moving against Beast? (Madisynn voice) It’s not who you thiiiiiiink. And how does Maverick play into this conflict? Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Juan Jose Ryp. Plus: A backup adventure featuring Wolverine and Sister Dagger by Gene Luen Yang and Peter Nguyen. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Chat …
Dan Grote is the editor and publisher 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 Paul Winston Wisdom.
