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Scott’s pick: Supergirl #1: Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale. But how could this be? Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life? By Sophie Campbell. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Exquisite Corpses #1: Every five years on Halloween, the wealthiest families in America play a game. Twelve of the deadliest people in the world are dropped into a small town with just one goal: last killer standing wins. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine, the goal is much simpler. They must survive the night. By James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh for Tiny Onion via Image Comics. ($4.99) Meet the cast here. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Dark Regards #1: Two decades ago, Dave Hill and his first band set out to rock their high school auditorium in a fury of heavy metal hellfire. They failed miserably. Years later, Dave has made a new life for himself as a rising star in the New York comedy scene. But when his metal ambitions are reawakened by the über self-serious “satanic” genre of Norwegian black metal, Dave creates a ridiculously hyperbolic alter ego and a band to match that, together, reignite the spark of his forgotten rock ’n’ roll fantasy. Written by Hill and drawn by Artyom Topilin for Oni Press. ($4.99) Listen to Hill talk about the book on The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: I Was a Fashion School Serial Killer #2: Rennie is settling into fashion school better than she could have ever imagined. She’s making friends, doing well in class and hasn’t killed a single classmate. But what will our lovely serial killer fashionista do when somebody assaults her new best friend? By Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Usagi Yojimbo: Ten Thousand Plums #3: Death returns to the village as the true killer is revealed. Though Usagi, Yukichi and Gen soon discover the tragedy that set events in motion, the village will see its fortunes change forever and a grieving mother will lose everything for revenge. By Stan Sakai for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: One World Under Doom #4: Sensing vulnerability, Dormammu has attacked Earth, and only Doom stands in his way. Dormammu has banished all other heroes to a pocket dimension, leaving Doom to stand alone against the Dark Lord of Chaos. Written by Ryan North and drawn by R.B. Silva. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Marvel Fanfare Omnibus: In 1982, the comics industry was making rapid advances. The door to higher-quality, prestige titles had been opened, and Marvel Fanfare planted the flag, declaring it the place to be seen. The series gave the industry’s greatest creators — like Frank Miller, Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Claremont and Michael Golden — a chance to make singular statements on Marvel icons like Captain America, the Thing and Spider-Man. Collects issues #1-19. ($100) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Batman: Dark Patterns #6: With Scarface still evading capture and the violent riot in the tower getting even worse with no end in sight, Batman must turn toward a most unlikely ally in his time of need. Will the Dark Knight heal this terrible wound, or will Gotham descend further into chaos? By Dan Watters and Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman: Dark Patterns … | Buy it here.
Uncanny X-Men #14: The X-Men thought Haven House was a safe place, a place to call home. But is it more than that? What is the history of the hidden landscape under the Louisiana swampland, and what does it want with the young Outliers? Written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Marquez. ($4.99) Previously, in Uncanny X-Men… | Buy it here.
Cover of the Week: Money Shot: Big Bang #1, Sex Criminals variant: Co-writers Patton Oswalt and Tim Seeley steal a pose from Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky during their Sex Criminals days as they launch the latest adventures of Vault Comics’ team of intrepid sex-plorers, alongside artist Garth Graham. ($9.99) Listen to Seeley talk about Money Shot on The CXF Interview Podcast New York Comic Con special.
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