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Matt’s pick: Batman #157: With the Court of Owls’ plan revealed and the city in chaos, Batman must find the strength to fight a war on multiple fronts and save Gotham from disaster. The fates of Jim Gordon, the Riddler and all of Gotham rest in the hands of the Dark Knight in writer Chip Zdarsky’s final issue, drawn by Jorge Jimenez and Tony S. Daniel. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #1: Kylo Ren’s dark obsession leads him to Mustafar. What secrets does Fortress Vader hold for the young tyrant? And what face from the past will guide him on his quest? Ooh, I hope it’s the ghost of Yoda from those Bad Lip Reading videos, singing about his stick is better than bacon! Written by Charles Soule and drawn by Luke Ross. ($4.99) Previously, in Star Wars … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Exorcism at 1600 Penn #3: A hypersonic device has been found at an embassy within spitting distance of the White House, and President Doyle thinks it may be the cause of Mara’s violent episodes. Kevin, on the other hand, suspects something much more insidious: demonic possession. He gathers resources to prove to Father Reid of his sister’s mortal danger but learns an exorcism may be just as dangerous for the recipient as it is for the practitioner. Written by Hannah Rose May and drawn by Vanesa Del Rey for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Absolute Superman #4: Superman is on the run, pursued across the globe by armed Peacemakers and Lazarus Corp’s top field agent, Lois Lane. Now a new force joins the chase, but are the mysterious Omega Men friends or foes? Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Rafa Sandoval. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute Superman … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Ultimates #9: Spider-Man isn’t the only success story of Ultimates 1.0. Meet the man who has been quietly sabotaging the Maker’s Council from behind bars, Luke Cage. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Previously, in The Ultimates … | Buy it here.
Cat’s pick: Grim #21: Jess is enraged and ready to take on Annabel, restoring the balance with an army at her back. But will her anger be enough, even if it drives her more than a desire for the throne itself? Written by Stephanie Phillips and drawn by Flaviano for BOOM Studios. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Poison Ivy #30: Grievously injured after her encounter with the Order of the Green Knight’s master, Ivy finds herself wandering a strange liminal zone inhabited by The Grey. Meanwhile, Janet, on a search for answers about the mysterious town of Marshview, finds herself lost among The Green. As the two friends attempt to find their way home to each other, they’re confronted by strange forces beyond either of their reckoning. A special flip-book issue written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Marcio Takara. ($3.99) Ivy made our list of the best comics of 2024. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: The Pedestrian Vol. 1: A strange visitor speedwalks into Summer City and silently changes the lives of its residents. But not all is quiet in this sleepy, small town — an ancient conflict linked to the secret history of street signs is brewing. By Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman for Magma Comix. (P.S.: the Diamond bankruptcy has made some release dates unreliable. This is what Lunar listed, so we’re going with it. I’m sure the creators won’t mind. — Dan) ($19.99) Listen to our interview with the creators at New York Comic Con. | Buy it here.
Also out this week
Power Man: Timeless #1: The god-slaying, Gamma-powered, Iron-Fisted Sentry from the future Luke Cage arrives in the modern Marvel Universe, only to discover a foe, and a mystery, that will challenge even his incredible abilities. Written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing and drawn by Bernard Chang. ($4.99) Listen to Lanzing and Kelly talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Scarlet Witch #9: The Black Cat has set her sights on the treasure trove of magical items Wanda keeps in the basement of her witchcraft shop. But has this crafty cat bitten off more than she can chew? And what will happen when Wanda’s ambitious apprentice Amaranth is drawn to a magical item she’s not yet ready to handle? Written by Steve Orlando and drawn by Jacopo Camagni. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
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Dan Grote is the editor and publisher 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 Paul Winston Wisdom.
