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Stephanie’s pick: Exceptional X-Men #1: After the fall of Krakoa, Kate Pryde is trying to get as far away from all things X as she can. She’s just a regular bartender now. Definitely NOT getting ready to head up a new team of wayward young mutants while avoiding the watchful gaze of Emma Frost. Nothing in this title but work, dating and staving off depression. That’s it. Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Carmen Carnero. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men #1s … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Farscape 25th Anniversary Special #1: Featuring creators including Sina Grace, Sarah Gailey, Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, original Farscape comic scribe Keith R.A. DeCandido and more, fans of the Jim Henson classic will not want to miss the return of the franchise via BOOM Studios. ($9.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Minor Arcana #1: Theresa, the daughter of a small-town “psychic” fraud, returns home to care for her ailing mother, however begrudgingly. But when Theresa discovers there may be more to the magic than she originally believed, she’ll find herself caught up in a town that desperately needs her help. By Jeff Lemire for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Sean’s pick: Ultimates #4: Doom’s years of torture at the hands of the Maker finally catch up to him in this secret history of the real Reed Richards! And tensions rise among the Ultimates when Doom might be more fixated on re-creating the life he should have had than the life he’s got. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Phil Noto. ($4.99) Previously, in Ultimate stuff … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Dawnrunner #5: Anita and Dawnrunner, driven by their stories, have changed into something unforeseen as they make their stand against The Prime. But in their transcendence lies the potential for both hope and despair. As the true motivation of monsters both alien and homegrown comes to light, sacrifices must be made to protect the ones you love. Written by Ram V and drawn by Evan Cagle for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Previously, in Ram V … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Spectacular Spider-Men #7: The battle of the Spider-Men comes to an end, but now Peter and Miles are face to face with the makers of the Arcadium and the people who hired them. If you think there weren’t any twists left, meet Knaive. Written by Greg Weisman and drawn by Humberto Ramos. ($3.99) Previously, in Spider-stuff … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Public Domain #8: Dallas Comics needs a team to make its comic book empire a reality, but will anyone be up to the task? And can Syd move past the shocking revelations of last issue? By Chip Zdarsky for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Poison Ivy #25: Join a verdant grove of creators as they tell stories of Ivy’s past, present and future. Discover the sad and true story of two cousins who loved mushrooms a little too much, a man who played with fire, a very hungry crocodile and an orphan who dresses up like a bat! Plus, a sneak peek at what’s to come in year three of Poison Ivy. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Marcio Takara and more. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Batman & Robin & Howard: Summer Breakdown OGN: Summer is in session, and that means all the neighborhood patrols, soccer games and snacks the boys can handle. But things take an unexpected turn when a new group of heroes, known as the Hero Club, approach Damian and Howard with an unusual offer — an invitation to help unmask the corporation planning to build a recycling factory in their favorite park. Together, they hope to recruit the help of Metropolis’ favorite reporter. If that weren’t enough, Batman has been acting strangely and disappearing for stretches of time. And there are ninja everywhere. What could possibly be going on? By Jeffrey Brown. ($12.99) Previously, in Batman & Robin & Howard … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: What’s the Furthest Place from Here? Vol. 3: After the collapse of their family, the kids who grew up in Academy Records are coming back together for a birth, a death and some much needed revenge. Collecting What’s the Furthest Place From Here? #14-18 by Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss for Image Comics. ($14.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Mystic Omnibus HC: In a world where society is based on magic, ultimate power rests in the hands of the last person who wants it: Giselle Villard, professional party girl. The carefree socialite may live on Ciress, a planet rife with sorcery, but she wants nothing whatsoever to do with it. Meanwhile, her sister, Genevieve, has devoted her life to one of the seven mystical guilds that preside over the world. But when a mysterious event grants Giselle the Sigil — a mark empowering her with uncanny abilities — it changes everything. Collecting CrossGen’s Mystic (2000) #1-43, CrossGen Chronicles #5 and material from CrossGen Chronicles #1, with stories by Ron Marz, Brandon Peterson and more. ($125) 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.
