Each week, ComicsXF staff offer their recommendations for what to read. New comics come out Wednesdays. See your local comic shop for more info.
Austin’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #1: A core group of essential X-Men rises From the Ashes to face a world without a home — and without Professor X! (That second part seems less troubling.) All bonds among the mutant community seem to be slipping away, and Rogue reluctantly finds herself as the hero designated to bring them back together. But a fearless, malignant power is out there hunting mutants, and it has a terrible secret that may destroy what remains of the X-Men. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by Dave Marquez. ($5.99) Check out our From the Ashes guide. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: The Power Fantasy #1: “Superpowered.” You have certain preconceptions. They’re incorrect. Here, that word has a specific technical definition. Namely, “any individual with the destructive capacity of the nuclear arsenal of the USA.” There are six such people on Earth. The planet’s survival relies on them never coming into conflict. Written by Kieron Gillen and drawn by Caspar Wijngaard for Image. ($3.99) Check out a spoiler-free advance review. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Gotham City Sirens #1: When a violent and highly illegal energy drink-sponsored hunting operation threatens the lives of wildlife and the residents of Gotham City alike, the only ones fit to save the day are the criminal trio of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn. Sometimes the only way to fight bad is with even worse! With special appearances by White Rabbit, Punchline and introducing the himbo cowboy henchmen sensation soon to be sweeping the nation known as The Nasty Boys! Wait, Sinister’s old goons from the ‘90s? Is this an Amalgam? Written by Leah Williams (Power Girl) and drawn by Matteo Lolli (Marauders). ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Boy Wonder #4: Damian Wayne may have been struggling to live up to his father’s legacy, but the last thing he ever wanted was to be returned to the clutches of his grandfather, the Demon King. But when his worst nightmare comes true, can he rely on his mother to defend him? Or has he lost her forever to the same horrific legacy he’s tried to escape? By Juni Ba for DC Black Label, ($5.99) Previously, in BatChat … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: The Public Domain #7: Move over, Jim Lee! Get outta here, Ryan Stegman! This issue features the first appearance of the world’s hottest comic artist, Teddy Krank! Prepare to get Kranked! By Chip Zdarsky for Image. ($3.99) | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Avengers #17: In the aftermath of Blood Hunt and Fall of the House of X, where does that leave the Avengers? With a new member: Storm! But the team’s roster won’t be the only thing shaken up when a deadly threat sets its vengeful sights on Earth. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Valerio Schiti. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Doctor Strange #18: The Blood Hunt is over, but Doctor Strange’s world has changed. What comes next for the master of the mystic arts? Is it really time to say goodbye? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Pasqual Ferry. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Loving, Ohio: After the mysterious suicide of their friend, Sloane, Elliott, Cameron and Ana are just trying to get through the rest of high school. They live in Loving, Ohio, a town built around The Chorus, a new-age cult with members firmly planted in positions of power and influence throughout the community. Through their grief, a series of murders throws these friends into a mystery connected to everything around them. But through it they will find the true cost of friendship and the adulthood they seek. Written by Matthew Erman and drawn by Sam Beck for Dark Horse ($19.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: HoverGirls TP: Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. Kim dreams of becoming a famous model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is just trying to hold herself together after a breakdown the year before. When an incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides using their powers to stop them is the perfect way to become famous. But being heroes isn’t as easy as it seems, and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine. Collecting the webcomic by Geneva Bowers for Bloomsbury. ($17.99) Buy it here.
Sean’s pick: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou Omnibus Vol. 5: The world is slowly sinking beneath the waves. Alpha walks the remaining roads with her eyes on the sea but treasures every day with her neighbors. Time seems to be speeding up, sloughing away like cliffs into the ocean, but Alpha’s heart still beats, excited for what tomorrow will bring. Publishing chapters 112-140 in English of the manga by Hitoshi Ashinano for Seven Seas. ($24.99)
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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.
