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Scott’s pick: Justice League Unlimited #1: Darkseid’s death has triggered a massive power vacuum in the DCU, and Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman must unite like never before and expand the Justice League to encompass every hero championing the forces of good. As our heroes work to uncover the mystery of the dark lord’s successor, Ray Palmer’s Atom Project triggers a race between hero and villain to control the fate of metahuman abilities on planet Earth. Worlds will live, worlds will die and a surprise is waiting on the last page. Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Dan Mora. ($3.99) Previously, in DC All In … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Black Canary: Best of the Best #1: It’s Black Canary versus Lady Shiva to determine who is the single greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the universe. Who will walk away with the title? Written by Tom King and drawn by Ryan Sook. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Milk Run #1: Zack Morgan has a simple life: He works from home, has a nice apartment, loves living in Philadelphia and can create a magical portal that lets him travel up to 10 years into the past. What seemed like a blessing quickly turned into just another part of his mundane life, becoming a way for Zack to save money on groceries by jumping to the past to pick up milk, eggs and other necessities. That all changes when a true crime podcast shines a light on a mystery he’s wondered about for a long time: an unsolved murder he knows his powers can help solve if he just stopped thinking about himself for once. Written by Bryan Reheil and drawn by Jarret Katz for Scout Comics. ($4.99)
Tony’s pick: West Coast Avengers #1: Iron Man and War Machine have put together a new team of Avengers, one that includes villains seeking a path to redemption. Their case study? Ultron, who, against all odds, seems to be walking the straight and narrow … for now. But does the success of one guarantee the success of all? Spider-Woman and Firestar have their doubts. And can any amount of heroics really absolve Ultron of his past? Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Danny Kim. ($4.99) Listen to Duggan talk a little about the book on the Battle of the Atom New York Comic Con special. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Absolute Wonder Woman #2: Gateway City has never seen anything like the Harbinger-Prime, the enormous, ravenous monster that has just risen from the depths of the ocean to darken its shores. But the Harbinger has never seen anything like the unstoppable Diana, Princess of the Underworld. Written by Kelly Thompson and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Wonder Woman … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Mystique #2: With Nick Fury on her tail, Mystique seeks out an old ally from the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But is this a reunion or a trap? And who’s caught who? By Declan Shalvey. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Dazzler #3: Dazzler and Lila Cheney duet in Japan while Dazzler’s mysterious nemesis continues to create havoc. When Lila and Dazzler blow off some steam in the streets of Tokyo, disaster strikes. Will this be the last stop for the world tour — AND THEIR LIVES?! (Nah, they’ll be fine.) Written by Jason Loo and drawn by Rafael Loureiro. ($3.99) Previously, in Dazzler … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #6: It’s back to school for four young mutants, but is a rural school in Louisiana ready for this crew? Bullies, terrible lunches and classroom flirting abound, but is one of the student body the prophesied Endling who will be the last member of mutantkind? Plus, Jubilee undertakes a fateful solo mission. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Marquez. ($4.99) Previously, in Uncanny X-Men … | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Green Arrow #18: The cold-blooded murder of a Star City businessman announces the arrival of a horrifying and mysterious serial killer. When details of the victim’s dark business dealings emerge, Green Arrow must contend with hard truths from the city’s past and race to stop the murderer before they strike again. Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Montos. ($3.99) 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.
