Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays, everything else Wednesdays.
Adam’s pick: Dead X-Men #1: When the world turned against Krakoa, these five mutants lost their lives, but their mission as X-Men is just getting started. To preserve Xavier’s dream, they must accomplish the impossible — or die again trying. Written by Steve Foxe and drawn by Vincenzo Carratu, Jonas Scharf and Bernard Chang. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: DC Power #1: N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell return to the Hugo Award-winning world of Far Sector for an epilogue featuring the first meeting between Jo Mullein and John Stewart. The Signal, Duke Thomas, finds inspiration from an unlikely ally. Crispus Allen searches for purpose outside of being the Spectre, and goes to Renee Montoya for guidance. Thunder and Lighting cause sparks to fly at a community event crashed by the Condiment King. Raphael Arce learns the secret origin of the original Bloodwynd. Val-Zod, Earth-2’s Superman, contemplates the balance between his pacifist philosophy and protecting the people of his universe. And Nubia teams up with … Mr. Mxyzptlk?! Written by N.K. Jemisin, John Ridley, Brandon Thomas, Lamar Giles, Shawn Martinbrough, Cheryl Lynn Eaton and Alitha Martinez; and drawn by Jamal Campbell, Edwin Galmon, Khary Randolph, Denys Cowan, Tony Akins, Asiah Fulmore and Martinez. ($9.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters #1: Following the events of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #116, an iconic character has entered the Grid, searching desperately for the Morphin Masters and the answers they might possess. But as Dark Specter’s infection grows increasingly more dangerous, new revelations are uncovered that will shake the Power Rangers universe to its very core. Written by Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner and drawn by Daniel Bayliss for BOOM Studios. ($7.99) Listen to Parrott talk about the comic on a recent WMQ&A: The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Lilo & Stitch #1: Life seems to have calmed down for Experiment 626 and his new family on Earth — at least until evil aliens come hunting for everyone’s favorite blue-furred troublemaker. The kicker? They’re using giant robots that are powered by Stitch’s own DNA. Will Lilo’s beloved pet be able to take on these villains and lead them away from his adopted planet and loved ones? And even if he succeeds, will he be able to find his way back home? Written by Greg Pak and drawn by Giulia Giacomino for Dynamite. ($3.99)
Dan’s pick: Duke #2: Conrad Hauser, aka “Duke,” is on the run from the very government he trusted, investigating secrets that may be More Than Meets The EyeTM. Now, he’s about to meet the last person any G.I. Joe fan ever expected. Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Tom Reilly. ($3.99) Check out our Energon Universe roundup. | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Wolverine #42: “Sabretooth War” continues, courtesy of writers Benjamin Percy and Victor LaValle and artist Cory Smith. ($4.99) Previously, in Wolverine … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Iron Fist Danny Rand: The Early Years Omnibus HC: After an expedition to find K’un-Lun left Danny Rand’s parents dead, he found the path to the mystical city and spent a decade there training. Gaining the shattering power of the Iron Fist, Danny set out into the Western world to avenge his parents’ deaths. Collecting Marvel Premiere #15-25, Iron Fist (1975) #1-15 and Marvel Team-Up (1972) #63-64, plus material from Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974) #10, #18-24, #29 and #31-33; Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special #1; and Bizarre Adventures #25. ($125) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Miss Truesdale and the Fall of Hyperborea HC: One of the last followers of the Heliopic Brotherhood of Ra, the unassuming Miss Truesdale is the recipient of Brotherhood leader Tefnut Trionus’ final vision. From meek secretary in Victorian London to a mighty gladiator in ancient Hyperborea, Truesdale is thrust into the past to fight ancient evils and change the future forever. Written by Mike Mignola and drawn by Jesse Lonergan. ($24.99) Buy it here.
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.
