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Adam’s pick: Deadpool & Wolverine #1: When a fan-favorite villain is unearthed, the only thing that stands between the Earth and annihilation is the Best There Is and the Merc with the Mouth. By the X-Force (2019) team of writer Benjamin Percy and artist Joshua Cassara. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Cable: Love & Chrome #1: When a high-stakes mission in the future goes awry, Nathan Summers is left stranded in the dystopian city of Salvation Bay, and will find himself caught in the midst of a civil war that will change his life forever. Written by David Pepose and drawn by Mike Henderson. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Sam Wilson: Captain America #1: When Captain America attends a birthday party for Isaiah Bradley, he catches wind of a new tech venture that sounds too good to be true: magnificent floating platforms in the sky, where the disenfranchised can apply for land grants and establish their own farms. But after Sam discovers the organization’s dark underbelly, he’ll have to tangle with its head of security, the Red Hulk. Co-written by Greg Pak and Evan Narcisse and drawn by Eder Messias. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Two-Face #2: In the underworld court known as the White Church, Harvey Dent is asked to litigate the divorce of the Royal Flush Gang’s King and Queen of Hearts. But there’s much more at stake than assets in this trial — in fact, it’s a matter of life and death. Written by Christian Ward and drawn by Fabio Veras. ($3.99) Previously, in Two-Face … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Absolute Superman #3: Years ago on Krypton, Jor-El and Lara became utterly convinced that their planet was headed toward cataclysm. But what could two lowly peons of the Labor Guild do to save their entire species? The answer is not what you think. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Rafa Sandoval. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: The Ultimates #8: America Chavez takes center stage in this issue as a group of galactic travelers from a far-flung, Maker-free future arrive in search of her. Meet the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy in this comic written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Previously, in Ultimate stuff … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Avengers #22: The Avengers attend an intergalactic auction in an attempt to get ahead of some of these Tribulation Events, but they are in for a shock when Black Cat shows up on someone’s arm. Ooh, is it Mephisto? Is it like that time Magma went on a date with Mephisto? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Farid Karami. ($3.99) Previously (and briefly), in Avengers … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Saga #71: Occasionally, it’s nice to remind people that Saga, one of the best comics of the 2010s, is still putting out new issues, still telling the story of Hazel, the love child of two people from warring worlds, growing up in a world that hates and fears her. By Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee #1: Father Barrera is a disgraced priest, haunted by his part in the tragic death of a child. As penance, he is exiled to the remote South American town of Puerto Cristina to apprentice under Father Stygian, controversial exorcist. As Barrera seeks to unlock the mysteries of Stygian’s strange practices, he uncovers an island rife with evil and supernatural phenomena. Written by Gus Moreno and drawn by Jakub Rebelka for BOOM Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Batman #156: The GCPD is closing in on its suspected killer, and on Batman. Wayne Enterprises is under attack as the Riddler’s plans come into focus. The Court of Owls are not what they seem. Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Tony S. Daniel. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
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