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Dan’s pick: X-Factor #1: From the ashes of Krakoa, a new mutant arms race sweeps the globe. International governments are building their own mutant armies. But only America’s X-Factor has the most powerful, most patriotic, most marketable mutant heroes to stem the tide and make the world safe for democracy. Join Angel, Havok, Frenzy, Feral, Pyro and more as they go from one death-defying mission to another. Who will die? Who will fall in love? Who will be the first to sell out? Like, comment and subscribe to find out! Written by Mark Russell (Batman: Dark Age) and drawn by Bob Quinn (Way of X). ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men stuff … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher #1: Violence and discrimination against mutants is running wild, and a new vigilante will rise up to combat it. But who is this fearsome armored fighter standing bravely against the criminals who wish to harm mutants? Is it Batman? I bet it’s Batman. Written by Juni Ba (The Boy Wonder) and drawn by Fero Pe for IDW. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: X-Men #2: The X-Men fly to the rescue of a mutant in crisis in San Francisco. The problem? Alien invaders seem to have a similar idea. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Ryan Stegman. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: The Domain #2: Domain offers power like Dez, Liz and Max could only dream of, but can they trust themselves, and each other, to use it safely? And can they do it in time to fend off a roving band of alien pirates? Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Rachael Stott for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Ultimates #3: The Ultimates search for a means of destroying the Maker’s most powerful pawn, the Hulk. And in the process they uncover an army of Hulks hidden away from the world, with She-Hulk at the helm. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Transformers #11: Only Optimus Prime can save Earth and Cybertron. But will all of the Autobots stand with him? Written by Daniel Warren Johnson and drawn by Jorge Corona for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Fantastic Four #23: The world is recovering from the Blood Hunt, and Johnny and Sue take Jo and Nicki to NYC for a bit of a break, but when a cosmic incident threatens 40% of the planet, the whole team is forced to meet in New York and get to the bottom of what’s really going on. A Johnny-narrated issue written by Ryan North and drawn by Carlos E. Gomez. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Houses of the Unholy: An FBI agent from the cult crime beat and a woman with a past linked to the Satanic Panic are drawn into a terrifying hunt for an insane killer hiding in the shadows of the underworld. Can you ever escape your past, or are all your bad decisions just more ghosts to haunt you, wherever you go? By Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips (the Reckless series of graphic novels) for Image. ($24.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Rare Flavours TP: Rubin Baksh is a demonic Rakshasa with a dream of being the next Anthony Bourdain. To achieve his vision, Rubin enlists Mo, a filmmaker who has seen better days, to document the world-renowned cuisine of India and the people behind such glorious food. But little does Mo know that there’s more to Rubin than meets the eye, and the mortals play a darker role in the show than they were prepared for. Collecting the series by Ram V and Flilipe Andrade for BOOM Studios. ($16.99) 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 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.
