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Adam’s pick: X-Men — Age of Revelation Overture #1: X years later, the Revelation Territories stretch from the Atlantic to the Mississippi — a mutant utopia ruled by the heir of Apocalypse, Doug Ramsey. But beneath the surface, rebellion brews. As a ragtag X-Men team strikes from the shadows, Revelation faces threats from within. Written by Jed MacKay and drawn by Ryan Stegman. ($5.99) Check out a preview. | Buy it here.
Rasmus’ pick: Absolute Evil #1: The emergence of superheroes has caught the attention of the world, and the people who run it. Ra’s al Ghul, Veronica Cale, Elenore Thawne, Hector Hammond and the mysterious Joker have worked at cross-purposes until now, but this growing threat requires new ways of thinking, and new partnerships. An insidious betrayal from within their ranks is imminent, and if they don’t take action, they’ll lose control of a planet that was built to be their playground. Written by Al Ewing and drawn by Giuseppe Camuncoli. ($5.99) Previously, in Absolute stuff … | Buy it here.
Mark’s pick: Department of Truth #0: A new day has dawned at the Department of Truth. Lee Harvey Oswald and his ruthless new recruits are ready to do whatever it takes to make the agency great again. Written by James Tynion IV and drawn by Martin Simmonds, with an Elvis backup by Scott Snyder and Joshua Hixson, for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Jake’s pick: The Author Immortal #1: Hector Ramirez is a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control. By Frank Barbiere and Morgan Beem for Image. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Dan’s pick: Roots of Madness #1: At the turn of the 20th century, a young Black woman named Etta picks up the tradition of her late mother for creating special medicines using natural ingredients and secrets handed down from generation to generation. Her book of recipes and formulas is full of strange symbols and dark musings that she doesn’t quite understand. Within her community, one of the problems she hopes to fix is counteracting the poisonous and abrasive solutions Black women and girls are sold for straightening their hair. So when the Meridian Fellowship reaches out and offers her a spot at their institute in Georgia to use their facilities to do her research, Etta jumps at the chance. She packs up her mother’s book and heads to the sprawling establishment, but what she finds is a place surrounded by natural wonders that may point the way to understanding the more mysterious parts of her mother’s work, if dark forces don’t claim her first. Written by Stephanie Williams and drawn by Letizia Cadonici for Ignition Press. ($4.99) Check out this interview with Williams about one of her other new books.
Matt’s pick: Batman #2: Injured, cuffed and tossed in the back of a GCPD paddy wagon with a dozen uncuffed and violent criminals, Tim Drake will have to use everything he’s learned from the Dark Knight if he hopes to survive his own dark night. Will Batman arrive in time to help him, or will this mission change the way the city and the GCPD view the Dynamic Duo forever? Written by Matt Fraction and drawn by Jorge Jimenez. ($4.99) Previously, in Batman … | Buy it here.
Austin’s pick: Vanishing Point #5: A futuristic health clinic keeps patients alive against their will. But why? Written by Mark Russell and drawn by Ryan Alexander-Tanner for Mad Cave Studios. ($4.99) Buy it here.
Tony’s pick: Amazing Spider-Man #13: Who is this space-faring Spider-Man, and who is his crew? You may recognize Rocket Raccoon and may have heard of Symbie. The other companions will have a huge impact on Spider-Man and may hold a key to some mysteries that have been brewing. Written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Pepe Larraz. ($4.99) Previously, in (a different) Spider-Man … | Buy it here.
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