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Jake’s pick: Two-Face #1: After years of internal conflict, both halves of Harvey Dent have reached an uneasy peace. Now, Harvey will use his skills as an attorney to resolve the conflicts of Gotham’s weirdest and most dangerous criminals, starting with Victor Zsasz. Written by Christian Ward and drawn by Fabio Veras. ($3.99) See what else we were excited about this month. | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Batgirl #2: With Lady Shiva gravely wounded and Batgirl refusing to join her mother’s cause, the two seek refuge in the unlikeliest of places while the mysterious Unburied continue to hunt them, just as their deadly leader finally emerges from the shadows. Written by Tate Brombal and drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa. ($3.99) Previously, in Batgirl … | Buy it here.
NYX #6: Congratulations, Kamala Khan, you got tickets to Dazzler. This historic, one-night-only performance will be recorded for theatrical distribution. By entering this concert, you and your little mutant friends consent to being recorded, manipulated and otherwise used by the extradimensional superbeing known as Mojo. Lasers, smoke, flashing lights and other stagecraft will be used against you. We hope you survive the experience. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Michael Shelfer. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Ultimates #7: Join the Ultimates in their secret HQ as they regroup from their disastrous battle with the Hulk and launch their bold new plan to change the world. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Previously, in The Ultimates … | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #12: There’s a Phantasm haunting the Gotham City Opera House! Batman and Mystery Inc. are determined to exorcise this spirit before someone gets seriously hurt, owner “Theatric” Al Perry needs it to happen before his retirement fund gets seriously hurt, and Dr. Leslie Thompkins doesn’t care about anything but acquiring the building to serve as a new neighborhood clinic so she can help residents who’ve been seriously hurt. Who will prevail? Written by J. Torres and drawn by Dario Brizuela. ($2.99) Previously, in BatScoob … | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Poison Ivy #28: There is something stirring in the world, a primordial force that has been reawakened by the one and only Pamela Isley, and another that is very unhappy about the former’s return. Ivy’s fight against the Order of the Green Knight sends her down a strange and horrifying path where she discovers her actions have had a wider-reaching impact than she ever dreamed. Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Marcio Takara. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Exorcism at 1600 Penn #2: After Mara was involved in what students called a satanic and violent incident at school, the First Family worries she’s succumbing to the stress of being the daughter of the first female president. But unbeknownst to them, a dark force looms from the doomscrolling shadows. Written by Hannah Rose May and drawn by Vanesa Del Rey for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Excalibur Epic Collection Vol. 5: Days of Futures Yet to Come: The Phoenix-powered Rachel Summers is back, fresh from a battle with Galactus. Meanwhile, faces from Captain Britain’s past resurface when the Warpies and the RCX return. But dark days lie ahead as the team joins Rachel on a trip to her own timeline: the nightmarish tomorrow of Days of Future Past. The secrets of Widget are revealed, and some surprising faces need help fighting for freedom against the Sentinels. Back in the present, Meggan and Nightcrawler face despair as Captain Britain and Cerise are ripped from the team. Rachel holds the key to Brian’s return, but is the cost too high to bear? Collecting Excalibur Vol. 1 #59-75 and Annual #1. ($49.99) Previously, in Excalibur … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Alter Ego: Annie Bustamante is an acclaimed filmmaker, an author and a comic book artist known for one of the all-time best superhero comics in recent memory. But she’s never been able to tackle her longtime favorite superhero, the Lethal Lynx. Only known to the most die-hard comics fans and long out of print, the rights were never available — until now. But Annie is skeptical of who is making the offer: Bert Carlyle’s father started Triumph Comics, and has long claimed ownership of the Lynx. When she starts getting anonymous messages urging her not to trust anyone, Annie’s inner alarms go off. Even worse? Carlyle wants to pair her with a disgraced filmmaker for a desperate media play. Yet, for the first time since she started reading a tattered copy of The Legendary Lynx #1 as a kid, she feels a pure, creative spark. The chance to tell a story her way. She’s not about to let that go. Even if it means uncovering the dark truth about the character she loves. By Alex Segura for Flatiron Books. ($28.99) Listen to Segura talk about the book on The 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.
