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Matt’s pick: New History of the DC Universe #1: In celebration of 90 years of DC, writer Mark Waid turns back time to the very beginning of the DC Universe in a four-issue miniseries drawn by some of DC’s greatest artists and told by the newest chronicler of time, Barry Allen, the Flash. In the debut issue, Barry moves from the birth of the DC Universe to the rise of the Justice Society. Drawn by Jerry Ordway and Todd Nauck. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: News from the Fallout #1: In 1962 Nevada, a nuclear bomb test goes horribly awry and unleashes a contaminant into the atmosphere that turns people rotten. Otis Fallows, a private in the U.S. Army who is present for the test and is the only known survivor, flees the secret Army base in search of a safe haven, but does such a place exist? Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Jeffrey Alan Love for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Mr. Terrific Year One #2: In the past, Michael Holt violently lost his very last lifeline to the outside world, and he’s certain it’s his fault. Guilt and grief bring him to the Gateway City bridge in an effort to put an end to the pain once and for all, but the Spectre awaits to render divine judgment … and perhaps even salvation. And in the present, Mr. Terrific’s investigation into a mysterious new rift in his old city brings him face to face with an unexpectedly Apokoliptian foe. Written by Al Letson and drawn by Valentine De Landro. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Assorted Crisis Events #4: URGENT! PLEASE HELP! I have aged 60 years in 6 days! Life is rapidly passing me by, and I can’t make it stop! My mind and body are breaking down, and I’m not sure how much longer I have left! I am in a race against time, and I am losing! If you can help, please call 555-0404. PLEASE, TIME IS RUNNING OUT! By Dennis Camp and Eric Zawadzki for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: We’re Taking Everyone Down with Us #4: They say that before you begin a journey of revenge, you should dig two graves, but Annalise and her robot are going to need a lot more than that. Way more. Even more than you’re thinking. Also in this issue: a guy gets his head punched off! By Matthew Rosenberg and Stefano Landini for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: DC X Sonic #4: The world of Sonic the Hedgehog is in peril! Thankfully, the Justice League is here to save the day! Even completely out of their element, Earth’s greatest defenders will not stop protecting those in need. But can Superman lead the team to victory against the forces of Dr. Eggman and Darkseid? Written by Ian Flynn and drawn by Adam Bryce Thomas. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Uncanny X-Men #16: The Dark Artery, gateway to an underworld of unspeakable evil, has taken one of the Outliers, and it will take the Uncanny X-Men to get them back … if they can survive the corruption process needed to enter. Plus, the secret of the Endling at last. Written by Gail Simone and drawn by David Marquez and Luciano Vecchio. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Fantastic Four #33: Thirty-three issues of fantastic adventure culminate in a final stirring adventure, back to the beginning … of EVERYTHING. When the solution to what Doom did to Ben Grimm can only be found in the past, the Fantastic Four must voyage back 436 quadrillion seconds into the Big Bang! Of course, the tremendous energies there make it unsurvivable — unless H.E.R.B.I.E. is in control of the precise timing required. Written by Ryan North and drawn by Cory Smith. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Giant-Size Age of Apocalypse: Kamala Khan has prevailed in her fight against Legion, but now the two are stuck in the darkest future of all: the Age of Apocalypse! Worse yet: It’s only hours from its inevitable end; if Kamala can’t find what’s left of the X-Men, she’ll burn in nuclear hellfire. Former enemies must learn to rely on one another as they journey through a land of charred bones and broken promises, but can Legion truly be trusted? And how far will Rogue go to teach Kamala the true meaning of mutant identity? Written by Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and drawn by C.F. Villa. Plus, Jeph Loeb and Simone Di Meo team up for a Revelations backup tale that reveals a sinister secret about the Age of Apocalypse — one that will have dire consequences. ($4.99) Previously, in Giant-Size Dark Phoenix Saga … | Buy it here.
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