Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Austin’s pick: Cable #1: All the signs are here: The Neocracy is coming — and with it comes not only the end of mutantkind, but all of the humankind as well! As if rescuing young Nate from the ongoing threat of Orchis weren’t enough, can Cable root out this growing threat and decimate it before the Neocracy has a chance to take hold? Is he already too late to change the future? Fabian “Daddy Fabez” Nicieza returns to a character he has previously proved very good at writing, alongside artist Scot Eaton. ($4.99) Previously, in Cable … Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Avengers Twilight #1: In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where the Avengers are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn’t want them? Written by Chip Zdarsky (Batman) and drawn by Daniel Acuna. ($5.99) Previously, in Avengers … Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Cobra Commander #1: In a world where Cobra hasn’t formed, one man’s sinister plans to use the mysterious alien substance known as Energon sends shockwaves across the globe. Who is Cobra Commander? Where does he come from? And what horrors is he planning to unleash that will rock the world to its core? Written by Joshua Williamson (Duke) and drawn by Andrea Milana for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Previously, in the Energon Universe … Buy it here.
Armaan’s pick: Wonder Woman #5: As Sargent Steel retreats to gather deadlier forces, the Wonder Girls call on Diana, begging her to lay down her lasso. Will she see the truth before it’s too late? Plus, Trinity invites the sons of Batman and Superman to Themyscira for a contest they’ll never forget. Written by Tom King and drawn by Daniel Sampere. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Superman #10: Clark Kent is on a rootin’-tootin’ rodeo adventure alongside the ghostly Marilyn Moonlight as they get to the bottom of why she haunts the night. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Bruno Redondo. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Star Trek #16: The Tzenkethi Festival of Supremacy has come at a heavy cost for Captain Sisko when members of the Theseus crew lose their lives to gargantuan beasts. But despite seeing through the battle and warding off the ancient reptilian species, Sisko finds himself overshadowed by the Romulans and their efforts to persuade the Tzenkethi into an alliance. All the while, Cardassia joins the bid to win over the reptilian species in hopes of taking advantage of their new war fleet. Can Sisko convince this cunning yet brute force-favoring species of Starfleet ideals, or do the Federation’s foes have a point? Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, and drawn by Marcus To for IDW. ($4.99) Previously, in Trek Talks … Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: X-Men #30: As mutantkind’s fight against Orchis rages, other forgotten foes come from the woodwork to take on the X-Men in their time of peril. Synch and Talon find themselves once more besieged by the High Evolutionary and his creations to reap the consequences of their last encounter. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Phil Noto. ($3.99) Previously, in X-Chat … Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Nightwing #110: Nightwing, Batgirl and the Titans are doing all they can to save a world overrun by beasts. Heroes have become threats, and one of the biggests threats now stalks the streets of Bludhaven. Where once there was a Robin, now there is a cat. Can Jon Kent and Nightwing save the city from Damian Wayne? Or will the Super Sons be torn apart forever? Also, just look at this cover. It is a gift. Written by Tom Taylor and drawn by Sami Basri. ($4.99) Previously, in BatChat … Buy it here.
Anna’s pick: Judgment Day Omnibus HC: The X-Men claim they’re Earth’s new gods. The Eternals know that position is already filled. And the Avengers are about to realize exactly how many secrets their so-called friends have been keeping from them. Years of tension lead to a volcanic eruption, and a Celestial judgment day. Collecting A.X.E.: Eve of Judgment #1, Judgment Day #1-6, Immortal X-Men #5-7, X-Men Red (2022) #5-7, A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #1-3, X-Force (2020) #30-33, X-Men (2021) #13-14, Wolverine (2020) #24-25, Marauders (2022) #6, Fantastic Four (2018) #47-48, Avengers (2018) #60, A.X.E.: Avengers, Amazing Spider-Man (2022) #10, A.X.E.: X-Men, A.X.E.: Iron Fist, A.X.E.: Starfox, Captain Marvel (2019) #42, A.X.E.: Eternals and A.X.E.: Judgment Day Omega. ($125) Check out our coverage. Buy it here.
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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.
