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Scott’s pick: Absolute Wonder Woman #1: Without the island paradise, without the sisterhood that shaped her, without a mission of peace, what’s left is the Absolute Amazon. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Iron Man #1: Roxxon and AIM team up to take on Stark Unlimited. But they’re ready for the old Tony Stark. This one? He’s a lot angrier than he used to be. Iron Man is going to war. Written by Spencer Ackerman and drawn by Julius Ohta. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: DC Horror Presents #1: A new collection of gruesome tales set in the DC Universe, written by the Boulet Brothers, David Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick, and drawn by Cat Staggs, Butch Mapa and more. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Alien Romulus Annual #1: How did Xenomorphs find Rain, Andy and their scavenger crew? Familiar faces lurk in the shadows; and this issue shines light on them all. Written by Zac Thompson and drawn by Daniel Picciotto. ($4.99)
Dan’s pick: The Sacred Damned: A Muslim John Constantine investigates the possession of a college football player in the next one-shot of The Horizon Experiment, written by Sabir Pirzada and drawn by Michael Walsh for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Walsh talk about the comic on this week’s ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Nullhunter #1: Clay is a war hero who faces unspeakable tragedy after returning home. Seeking justice, he’s forced into service for his estranged father’s powerful company, OLYMP0S. His first mission takes him to faraway N3M-3A on the trail of a hijacked shipment of war lions. Written by Michael Walsh and drawn by Gustaffo Vargas for Image. ($3.99) Listen to Walsh talk about the comic on this week’s ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Star Trek Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way: Mariner just wants to have a normal day, but no matter what side of the bed she wakes up on, the world is ending. Literally. And in each scenario, Mariner and her friends end up dead. But by exploring the different paths, you, the reader, can discover things that Mariner can’t. A choose-your-own-path graphic novel written by Ryan North and drawn by Chris Fenoglio for IDW. ($24.99) Check out our recent interview with North. | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Moon Is Following Us #2: Sam and Duncan reflect on the first days of their adventure to save their daughter. The Cascade is getting stronger, and time is running out. Who will help them on this epic quest? By Daniel Warren Johnson and Riley Rossmo for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in The Moon Is Following Us … | Buy it here.
Sean’s pick: The Power Fantasy #3: On July 16, 1945 the world changed forever. Santa Valentina was born. There was also the Trinity test, but that’s not as important. As the world hangs in the balance, we explore the life and times of the girl who fell … skipped … to Earth. By Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard for Image. ($3.99) Previously, in The Power Fantasy … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #3: Elizabeth Lavenza discovers the truth about her fiancé, Dr. Henry Frankenstein, and his true intentions, after presenting him with the one gift he desires. But is it too late to save those she loves? By Michael Walsh for Image/Skybound. ($4.99) Listen to Walsh talk about the comic on this week’s ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | 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.
