Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Armaan’s pick: Ms. Marvel: The New Mutant #1: Fresh from being killed off in an issue of Amazing Spider-Man and having her identity rewritten to make her a mutant in line with what could have just been a throwaway line in the MCU, Kamala Khan is now running missions for the X-Men, just in time for them to become mega-persecuted minorities again. Written by Sabir Pirzada (Dark Web: Ms. Marvel) and Iman Vellani (the actress who plays Ms. Marvel on Disney+) and drawn by Carlos Gomez (X-Terminators) and Adam Gorham (New Mutants: Dead Souls). ($4.99) Read about why the death of Ms. Marvel was poorly handled.
Austin’s pick: Marvel Age #1,000: Marvel celebrates the Silver Age with a $10 anthology comic. J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard. Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel. Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey. The original Human Torch finds his purpose in a story by Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio. The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven. And more! ($9.99)
Matt’s pick: Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham War: Battle Lines #1: A coordinated effort in Gotham City has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind: Catwoman. A conflict that’s been brewing for well over a year finally hits the streets, and it will fracture the Bat-Family as war erupts. Written by Chip Zdarsky (Batman) and Tini Howard (Catwoman) and drawn by Mike Hawthorne (Daredevil). ($5.99) Previously, in BatChat …
Bonus pick: Action Comics Presents Doomsday Special #1: It is a creature beyond reason, and the only force in the universe strong enough to kill Superman. It’s Doomsday, the living embodiment of death, destruction and evolution. In the wake of Dark Crisis and Lazarus Planet, King Doomsday sits on a throne of skulls across a river of blood, holding court over the demons that swarm in the depths of Hell, and he may have just found a way back to the land of the living. OK that sounds metal as hell. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Eddy Barrows and Max Raynor. ($5.99) Previously, in SuperChat …
Mark’s pick: Black Hammer: The End #1: Go timeline hopping and return to The Farm in the latest installment of Jeff Lemire’s Dark Horse superhero franchise. Drawn by Malachi Ward. ($3.99)
Dan’s pick: The Devil’s Cut one-shot: DSTLRY publishing debuts with this anthology featuring stories by Mirka Andolfo, Brian Azzarello, Marc Bernardin, Elsa Charretier, Becky Cloonan, Tula Lotay, Jamie McKelvie, Stephanie Phillips, Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Ram V, Francesco Francavilla, Lee Garbett, Joelle Jones, Ariela Kristantina, Junko Mizuno, Eduardo Risso and Christian Ward. ($9.99)
WTF is this? The Plot Holes #1: The Plot Holes are a squad of fictional warriors who transport themselves into the pages of other books, using their unique skills to save the plots to stop them from being destroyed. And Cliff is their newest recruit, a comic creator who’s just realized his world isn’t real — in fact, it’s a complete fiction that literally exists inside a novel. By Sean Gordon Murphy (Batman: White Knight) for Massive Publishing. ($3.99) Previously, in podcasters yelling about Sean Gordon Murphy …
Chris’ pick: Ultimate Invasion #3: After Kang descends on the City of Tomorrow, the Illuminati must regroup. Iron Man has a heart-to-heart with Tony Stark. Doctor Doom, the anti-Maker, prepares his own plans to deal with this evil Reed Richards. And the Ultimate Universe that the Maker thought he had rebuilt frays at the edges as they prepare for cosmic war. Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Bryan Hitch. ($5.99)
Rasmus’ pick: W0rldTr33 #5: With PH34R ascendant, Gabriel is forced to pull a trigger that will change the shape of the entire world. No sacrifice is too great to stop the spread of the Undernet. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Fernando Blanco for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Tynion on last week’s WMQ&A from Flame Con.
Tony’s pick: Wolverine #36: Logan and Johnny Blaze’s battle has taken a serious turn. Enter: The Hellverine. It’s like a Hulkverine, but helly. Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Geoff Shaw. ($3.99) Check out a preview, and our review of the first part of “Weapons of Vengeance.”
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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 WMQ&A: 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.
