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Austin’s pick: Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga #1: Kamala Khan is locked in a battle through time against an unstable and unleashed Legion, and she’s gone from the frying pan into the Phoenix fire. As the history we know is destroyed in front of her eyes, the new mutant must team up with Jean Grey in her darkest hour, and master her dangerous new mutant power. Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by Rod Reis, with a backup by Steve Foxe and Lucas Werneck. ($4.99) Previously, in Giant-Size X-Men … | Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Marvel United, A Pride Special: From Al Ewing, Captain America of the Railways Aaron Fischer confronts the Hate-Monger. Anthony Oliveira pens a story about the past that will reshape the future. AND OUR FRIEND ZOE WROTE A BLACK CAT STORY. ($5.99) Listen to Zoe Tunnell talk about writing for Marvel on this week’s episode of The ComicsXF Interview Podcast. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Giant-Size Amazing Spider-Man #1: Kevin Smith returns to Marvel with a story that will have your heart beating and your sides hurting from laughter. Meanwhile, Al Ewing and Mark Buckingham spin a decade-spanning adventure with Spider-Man and some of his best friends. Then, Chip Zdarsky and CAFU introduce a new character who will play a big role in the future of Marvel Comics. Also: Giuseppe Camuncoli! ($7.99) Previously, in Spider-Man … | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Toxie Team-Up #1: The Toxic Avenger battles alongside some of comics’ greatest and most controversial superstars in this new limited series. First up, Jesus Christ, the Son of God! Written and drawn by the Second Coming team of Mark Russell and Richard Pace for AHOY Comics. ($3.99)
Scott’s pick: Supergirl #2: Discover Lesla’s transformation from an awkward nerd in Kandor to a bombshell superbabe. Back in Midvale, our hero faces a gigantic problem: Titano the super-ape is here to take over the idyllic town. To defeat him, Supergirl will have to rely on an unexpected new ally from Metropolis, Lena Luthor. By Sophie Campbell. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Batman: Dark Patterns #7: When a dead body is found burned to a crisp in the heart of one of Gotham’s oldest neighborhoods, the Rookery, the Dark Knight Detective finds himself enmeshed in a twisting murder mystery dating to the early days of the Red Hood Gang. Written by Dan Watters and drawn by Hayden Sherman. ($4.99) Previously, in Dark Patterns … | Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Falling in Love on the Path to Hell #8: The winds of war are blowing across the island, and they threaten to extinguish the romance between Asami and MacRaith. The Butcher of Caledonia has stormed into the lives of the lovers, and a secret has been revealed about Mohan. Hearts will be broken. Also, stabbed. And shot. Written by Gerry Duggan and drawn by Garry Brown for Image Comics. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Action Comics #1,087: Cue Remy Zero’s “Save Me”! Clark Kent flashes back to his early years on the Kent Farm as the Boy of Steel figures out what being a hero truly means. First stop: Metropolis’ Expo of Tomorrow. Will Clark be able to blend into the crowd, or is Superboy about to make his public debut? Written by Mark Waid and drawn by Skylar Patridge. ($4.99) 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. Follow him @danielpgrote.bsky.social.
