Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Dan’s pick: Invincible Iron Man #10: You are cordially invited to the wedding of Anthony Edward Stark and Emma Grace Frost. Come join the lucky couple as they exchange vows. Attire is Hellfire formal. Orchis raid to follow. Plus some exclusive wedding extras. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Previously, in this weird Tony-Emma plot …
Bonus pick: The Flash #1: Something whispers from the dark vibrations beyond the Speed Force, and as Wally West experiments with creative new approaches to his powers, he encounters new realms, mysterious allies and mind-shattering terrors. Written by Si Spurrier (Uncanny Spider-Man) and drawn by Mike Deodato (Not All Robots). ($4.99) Check out our Flash coverage.
Mark’s pick: Usagi Yojimbo: Ice and Snow #1: Usagi and his cousin Yukichi are still in the snowy mountaintops of Northern Japan, following Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo story arc “The Green Dragon.” They are led to the hut of a strange woman hermit who allows them to spend the night. Meanwhile, the maniacal Jei and his familiar, Keiko, are on Usagi’s trail when they stumble upon a bandit lair and subdue the band of cutthroats and thieves. ($4.99)
Tony’s pick: Star Trek: Day of Blood: Shaxs’ Best Day #1: You’ve seen Captains Benjamin Sisko and Worf with their crews of the U.S.S. Theseus and Defiant stop the fascist, god-killing clone Kahless II from declaring war on non-followers across the galaxy in a brutal battle on Qo’noS. But you haven’t seen it from the eyes of the man, the myth, the legend — Lt. Junior Grade Shaxs. A Lower Decks treat from the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl team of writer Ryan North and artist Derek Charm. Previously, in Trek Talks …
Adam’s pick: Jean Grey #2: The Dark Phoenix has haunted Jean Grey since it emerged from Jamaica Bay. But what if the Phoenix had chosen someone else? The love story of Cyclops and Jean Grey is one of the most beloved in Marvel Comics’ history. Now, witness a legendary creator break their hearts, and minds. Written by Louise Simonson and drawn by Bernard Chang. ($3.99) Previously, in Jean Grey …
Rasmus’ pick: Immortal Thor #2: An Elder God of the Utgard-Realm had marked Thor for destruction — and a city with him. Yet the only power that could prevail carried its own terrible price. And all the while, Loki waited — Loki, who took no side and played no favorites … even if it be their own kin. This is the story of the Immortal Thor, and the hour of his greatest trial. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Martin Coccolo. ($4.99) Previously, in Immortal Thor …
Austin’s pick: Avengers #5: Battle zone: Vatican City. God vs. living godhead as Thor battles Idol Alabaster. Battle zone: Sydney. Witch vs. revenant as the Scarlet Witch wages war upon the Dead. Battle zone: Toronto. Engineer vs. artist as Iron Man clashes with the Citysmith. Assembled, the Avengers are invincible. But separated, how can they triumph? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by CF Villa. ($3.99) Check out our Avengers coverage.
Matt’s pick: Detective Comics #1,074: An Azmer demon is tethered to Batman. Now it’s up to Bruce’s inner demons to save him from this very real one. But what about the Barbatos entity that’s been lurking beside them? Is it the real Barbatos or simply a figment of Batman’s internal struggles, and more importantly, whose side is it on? Written by Ram V and drawn by Stefano Raffaele, with a backup by Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in BatChat …
Anna’s pick: Silver Surfer: Ghost Light TP: Mater walks around an unknown city when a police officer warns him about the “ghost light,” a legendary blue light everyone fears. However, curiosity gets the best of him and he starts investigating. … What’s that? … I’m confusing a Silver Surfer story with a Pixar animated short starring the tow truck voiced by Larry the Cable Guy? … I don’t belive you. Written by John Jennings and drawn by Valentine De Landro. ($17.99) Previously, in Anna talking about the Silver Surfer …
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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.
