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Matt’s pick: The Thing #1: Ben Grimm may be the strongest member of the Fantastic Four, but once upon a time, he was just a scrawny kid from Yancy Street. When an unexpected visitor from his past sends him on a search for a missing child, the Thing must unravel the mystery even if that means becoming a wanted man. Get ready to see the Ever-Lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing versus every super-powered criminal and bounty hunter in New York City. Written by Tony Fleecs and drawn by Leonard Kirk. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Great British Bump-Off: Kill or Be Quilt #2: When wildcat arson hits her new employer right where she lives, Shauna Wickle is drawn into the brutal and vindictive world of quilting, as sisterhood and community needlecraft deteriorate into internecine strife. With the promise of an end to all her financial worries, Shauna must cross enemy lines and infiltrate a cadre of “monsters in human skin.” But they seem so nice? By John Allison and Max Sarin for Dark Horse. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Absolute Flash #3: Wally’s back is up against the wall as the Rogues bear down on him. Can he evade capture and harness some of his newfound speed, or is he already at the finish line? Written by Jeff Lemire and drawn by Nick Robles. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Mothra: Queen of the Monsters #3: The old Mothra may be dead, but a new Mothra has arrived. After rescuing a Mothra egg from the Cretaceous period, Mira and Emi arrived back in the present … or, actually, back at Mothra’s original fight against Antra. And worse — they brought Meganulon with them. Is it possible their actions in the past are what led to Mothra’s original death? Written by Sophie Campbell and drawn by Matt Frank for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Amazing Spider-Man #4: The cause of Spider-Man’s and Rhino’s rampages — and the mastermind behind it — is revealed. Norman Osborn isn’t the only Goblin back in Peter’s so-called life. Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Pepe Larraz. ($4.99) Previously, in Amazing Spider-Man … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Star Wars: Legacy of Vader #4: Kylo and Vanee journey to the home planet of Kylo’s grandmother Padme Amidala to learn more of Darth Vader’s dark secrets. Kylo must battle against Storg Veruna and his raiders. And who will rule Naboo when all is said and done? Written by Charles Soule and drawn by Stefano Raffaele. ($3.99) Previously, in Star Wars stuff … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Exceptional X-Men #9: The team figures out the truth about Sheldon Xenos’ true identity, and Emma Frost has to go somewhere she really, really doesn’t want to go — deep inside the mind of one of her worst enemies, Mister Sinister. Written by Eve Ewing and drawn by Carmen Carnero. ($3.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Ultimates #12: Dissent destroys the Ultimates as a disagreement long developing between two members of the team leads to a devastating departure. Written by Deniz Camp and drawn by Juan Frigeri. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Star Trek Defiant #27: Sisko is approaching a moment of crisis: Lore is god of the universe, and the number of heroes operating outside his influence is dwindling with every encounter. Everywhere Sisko looks, he sees those he’s failed. Is he really the person meant to defeat Lore and restore his timeline? Written by Christopher Cantwell and drawn by Davide Tinto for IDW. ($4.99) Buy it here.
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