Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New DC books come out Tuesdays (for now), everything else Wednesdays.
Matt’s pick: Batman/Dylan Dog #1: Joker is in London to seal a hellish pact with Dylan Dog’s nemesis, the Mephistophelian Xabaras. The doorbell of Craven Road No. 7 screams, and beyond the doorway, Bruce Wayne appears. For the Nightmare Investigator, an incredible adventure begins side by side with the Dark Knight. They’ll have to forge an uneasy alliance, putting aside their differences to confront and defeat an evil that comes from the past. Written by Roberto Recchioni and drawn by Gigi Cavenago and Werther Dell’Edera. ($4.99) Previously, in BatChat … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Sons of Star Trek #1: In the aftermath of Kahless’ harrowing Day of Blood, Jake Sisko struggles to find his place in the universe now that his family has been reunited and his father, Benjamin Sisko, has once again saved the galaxy. Meanwhile, Alexander Rozhenko is recovering mentally and emotionally from his time as one of Kahless’ devout followers. Though his father, Worf, was able to break him away from the Red Path cult, Alexander is haunted by his actions during the bloody coup and is unsure of his ability to atone for the devastation he caused. Jake and Alexander find their stories intertwined as they’re thrust into an alternate universe where they followed their father’s footsteps into Starfleet stardom. Written by Morgan Hampton and drawn by Angel Hernandez for IDW. ($4.99) Previously, in Star Trek stuff … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: The One Hand #2: The search for the One Hand killer widens as a case that Detective Ari Nassar thought long-buried resurfaces. But there are patterns everywhere, and when one leads Ari to a mind-blowing art opening, the results are explosive. Written by Ram V and drawn by Laurence Campbell for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in The One Hand … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return #2: Kimberly, the Pink Ranger, reflects on a shocking choice she had to make all those years ago when telling the story of the Rangers’ final hour against Rita and Zedd. Did they make it out in time, and what ramifications did their final battle have for Earth in the present, including for Trini’s mysterious niece, Selena? Written by Amy Jo “the real Pink Ranger” Johnson and Matt Hotson and drawn by Nico Leon for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Fall of the House of X #3: The X-Men have taken all they’re willing to take from Orchis. Now it’s time for them to do the dishing out. Unfortunately, just when it seems like one threat is over, another rises to take its place. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Lucas Werneck. ($4.99) Previously, in FoHoX … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Avengers Twilight #4: The Avengers are on the run from the New Avengers as old enemies emerge. And what is the terrible secret of Iron Man, the Wasp and H-Day? Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Daniel Acuna. ($4.99) Previously, in Avengers … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Immortal Thor #8: Thor confronted his mother, Gaea, about her machinations in Midgard and the dark secrets she had kept from him. Meanwhile, a trap was prepared — baited with blood vengeance, laced with insidious poison and carefully set by she who perhaps cared for the Odinson best. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Martin Coccolo. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Amazing Spider-Man #45: The Gang War is over, but New York City will bear the scars for a long time. While Peter was fighting the war, other parts of his life kept going on, and the consequences will be felt here. Plus, what mystery is bubbling up at Ravencroft? Written by Zeb Wells and drawn by Carmen Carnero. ($4.99) Previously, in (an albeit different) Spider-Man … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Wolverine #45: The treasure hunt is on as Sabretooth picks up on the trail of an item that will turn the tide in the war on Wolverine. But as the best there is regroups with the remnants of his allies, it’ll be a race against time for the good guys to uncover a lost weapon that could prove to be their last hope. And that’s if Orchis and the Stark Sentinels don’t get them first. Written by Benjamin Percy and drawn by Geoff Shaw. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Chat … | 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.
