Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Tony’s pick: GIJoe: A Real American Hero #1: The Hama Cut: Skybound celebrates its acquisition of the G.I. Joe license with this director’s cut of the first-ever issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. This comic restores Lethal Larry Hama’s original, unedited dialogue, which has never before seen print. Drawn by Happy Herb Trimpe. ($3.99) Previously, in Skybound Energon Universe comics …
Outsiders #1: Batman protects Gotham City from evil. Batman Inc. protects the rest of the known world. But what of the unknown world? What of the ancient evils in hidden tombs and forgotten tragedies from a magic-and-mad-science fueled superheroic century? Using his fortune, Luke Fox launches a new organization dedicated to shining light into the world’s darkest corners. His first recruit: Kate Kane, the Batwoman. And just wait until you meet the Third Man … or learn what universe-shattering secret they’ve discovered buried under Antarctica. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Robert Carey. ($4.99) Previously, in BatChat …
The Deviant #1: As snow falls over Milwaukee in 1972, a blood-stained Santa Claus commits unimaginable atrocities against young men. Fifty years later, a troubled young writer interviews this so-called “Deviant Killer,” who still maintains his innocence from behind bars. And as Christmas approaches once again, the past returns, wielding a sharpened ax. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Joshua Hixson (The Plot) for Image Comics. ($5.99) Previously, in James Tynion IV comics …
Austin’s pick: Dark X-Men #4: The fiend taunting the Dark X-Men from afar leaves a trail of bodies in her wake as terror falls over the Limbo Embassy. Will Chasm join the fight against Orchis, or become Madelyne Pryor’s ultimate downfall? And can the Devil ever truly be trusted? Written by Steve Foxe and drawn by Jonas Scharf. ($3.99) Check out a preview.
Adam’s pick: Jean Grey #4: The most powerful telepath on Earth still doesn’t know the extent of her own mind. For months you’ve watched her relive her greatest traumas. Now, the smoke clears, and the flame burns brighter than ever. Written by Louise Simonson and drawn by Bernard Chang. ($3.99) Previously, in Jean Grey …
Rasmus’ pick: Fantastic Four #13: Two universes, human and dinosaur, are colliding, and if one universe isn’t sacrificed, then both will be destroyed. And making matters worse, an incursion point between universes has swapped the dinosaur and human versions of the Fantastic Four. But there is another incursion point elsewhere, in Latveria. And Doctor Doom has plans of his own. Also, he better ride that Doom dinosaur inside the comic! Written by Ryan North and drawn by Iban Coello. ($3.99)
Dan’s pick: Lego Space: 1978-1992: SPACESHIP! This Dark Horse book explores the latter half of the 20th century through the lens of LEGO Space, illuminating the brand’s history alongside the popular culture and world events that helped shape it. This collection includes statistics and trivia for each set from across nearly two decades, insights of the LEGO Group as a company and celebrations of the talented designers who helped create each piece and kit. ($49.99)
Mark’s pick: Thorn: The Complete Proto-Bone College Strips: Jeff Smith’s earliest work, which led to his greatest work, is collected in one volume for the first time. This week is the last to back it on Kickstarter.
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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 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.
