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Austin’s pick: X-Men: The Hellfire Vigil #1: One year ago, at the final Hellfire Gala, the dream of a unified mutant nation was forever shattered by a cowardly sneak attack by anti-mutant forces. To mark the moment and to proclaim loudly and strongly to all concerned that mutantkind still stands, the time has come for X-Men of all stripes to come together in solidarity and celebration. Written by Murewa Ayodele, Eve Ewing, Stephanie Phillips, Geoffrey Thorne, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Gail Simone, Jason Loo, Jed MacKay and Alex Paknadel; and drawn by Netho Diaz, Federica Mancin, Roi Mercado, Javier Garron, Luciano Vecchio, Declan Shalvey, Marcus To and Sara Pichelli. ($7.99) Check out the Redesigning team’s Hellfire Gala looks. | Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Captain America #1: While Captain America slumbered in ice, the world changed — for better and for worse. Steve Rogers awakens to a reality where battles are fought in the shadows through secrets and subterfuge, and villains aren’t so easy to identify. When a fledgling dictator named Victor Von Doom conquers Latveria, Steve faces a critical decision: adapt to a new kind of warfare, or forge his own path. And what will the choice he makes in the past mean for his future? Written by Chip Zdarsky and drawn by Valerio Schiti. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: X-Men: Prelude to a Future Past #1: Revisit the Days of Future Past in a prelude that was previously only available in a limited edition hardcover, written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Salvador Larroca. Discover how the surviving X-Men saved Rachel Summers from her torment as a Hound, and find out which surprising faces had a vital part to play in the mutant resistance. ($7.99) Check out the best X-Men time-travel stories. | Buy it here.
Matt’s pick: Gotham City Sirens: Unfit for Orbit #1: There’s a hot new outer space-themed nightclub in Gotham City, and who better to rob it than Catwoman, Ivy and Harley? But there’s more to this intergalactic discotheque than meets the eye(s), as the Sirens discover when they stumble headfirst into a plot to destroy the entire planet led by the club’s owner — the alien despot Despero. Written by Leah Williams and drawn by Haining. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: Batgirl #9: As three deadly warriors from the League of Shadows, the Blood of Wu and the Unburied each trail her, Cassandra Cain arrives at a ranch seeking answers from her mother’s past, but time is running out. As shocking family ties unravel, the first of the three swords arrives, hell-bent on ending Batgirl’s story for good. Written by Tate Brombal and drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Immortal Thor #25: At the end of his tale, Thor strode into Vidblainn, third land of the dead, whence nothing could return. And there, beyond all battles, beyond all cares, he stood and fought for justice one last time — against the great Serpent who wore his own face and held his own hammer. This was the story of the Immortal Thor, and the deciding of his fate. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Pasqual Ferry and Jan Bazaldua. ($5.99) Buy it here.
Also out this week
Ultimate Wolverine #7: Has the Opposition finally helped Logan reclaim his identity? What lengths will Colossus, Magik and Omega Red go to keep their prized weapon? Written by Chris Condon and drawn by Alessandro Cappuccio. ($4.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Absolute Green Lantern #4: Jo Mullein and Hal Jordan hatch a plan to strike back at Abin Sur and free Evergreen. But is their understanding of Abin Sur and his plans for Evergreen correct, or will they just create a bigger disaster in the process? Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Jahnoy Lindsay. ($4.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
X-Men #19: Doug Ramsey, the heir to Apocalypse known as Revelation, has a mission: to carry on the great work. But in trying to create the great work of a new world, the first steps are the hardest to plot. And will he be given an opportunity before this dream is strangled in its cradle? Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Netho Diaz. ($4.99) Previously, in X-Men … | Buy it here.
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