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Matt’s pick: Detective Comics #1,100: Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin join forces to tell a story of Batman rescuing a young boy’s best friend. Greg Rucka and Alvaro Martinez Bueno team up for a tale that asks the question: Was Gotham better off before Batman? Mariko Tamaki reunites with Amancay Nahuelpan for a yarn that explores Bruce Wayne’s world outside the cowl and how his double life as Batman intersects with his alter ego’s actions. Dan Watters and Bill Sienkiewicz bring us a story that illustrates just how similar Batman’s motivations are to the criminals he has sworn to fight and how he fights against his own darkness. ($5.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Adam’s pick: Black Cat #1: Felicia Hardy is the world’s slyest and most skilled super-thief. She loves a good score. The longer the odds, the better! But her entire world turned upside down after the Amazing Spider-Man’s battle with Hellgate, so Felicia is turning over a new leaf as New York City’s newest superhero. The first super villain on her list — the Lizard! But will the Black Cat risk it all after her do-gooding moral high ground attracts dangerous attention from the lowest of the city’s underworld? Written by G. Willow Wilson and drawn by Gleb Melnikov. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Marvel All-on-One — The Thing vs. The Marvel Universe #1: Ben Grimm is the ever-lovin’ idol of millions and the powerhouse of the Fantastic Four. He’s also tired, sore and grumpy. There’s always a new threat facing the universe — and somehow he and the rest of the FF are always the only ones who can stop it. He just wants a break! But when he returns to Earth after a solo mission in space to discover the Fantastic Four have turned against him – along with the rest of New York City, and, apparently, the entire world — he’s got a mystery to solve, and a whole wide world to clobber. Written by Ryan North and drawn by Ed McGuinness entirely in splash pages. ($7.99) Buy it here.
Scott’s pick: VR Troopers #2: After the dramatic revelations of the first issue, Kaitlin puts her journalistic skills to the test to investigate Ziktor Industries. But is she in over her head on her solo mission? Meanwhile, JB and Ryan try to solve the mysteries of their new enemies. Written by Mairghread Scott and drawn by Sebastian Piriz for BOOM Studios. ($4.99)
Mark’s pick: Imperial #3: The conflict begins to spread out to the wider Marvel Universe. Find out who’s really orchestrating the great game of cosmic houses as the last chance to stop a universal war presents itself. Written by Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Iban Coello and Federico Vicentini. ($4.99) Previously, in Imperial … | Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Exquisite Corpses #4: Audrey is desperate to make it home to take her son trick-or-treating, but she’ll be lucky to make it out alive when Big Bruce’s car lot becomes the battleground for a long-simmering grudge match. By James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Che Grayson and Adam Gorham for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: GI Joe #10: Baroness vs. Cover Girl! Meanwhile, has Cobra Commander and Destro’s alliance reached its breaking point? Written by Joshua Williamson and drawn by Andrea Milana for Image/Skybound. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Batman & Robin Year One #10: Batman and Robin have their backs against the wall as Project Gemini goes into full effect! Can the dynamic duo figure out the General’s plan, or will Gotham be lost to them forever? By Mark Waid and Chris Samnee. ($3.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: Department of Truth #33: Frank is desperate to find the Hat Man in the hopes of saving her friend. But the more people who believe in the Hat Man, the more real he becomes. Which means the Department of Truth needs to stop Frank before she unwittingly spreads a viral Wild Fiction they can’t possibly contain. The fallout of this confrontation will change the course of Frank’s life — and the Department — forever. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Letizia Cadonici for Image. ($3.99) Buy it here.
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